Search Results: Authors starting with F from Brought to Book Ltd

USA: The Vanguard Press Inc, 1942. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Reply Paid by H.F. Heard First Edition The Vanguard Press 1942. New York. A near fine copy that has no name inscriptions. Contents are clean throughout, covers bright and unblemished. In original near fine dust jacket that has no chips or loss. Not price clipped. "Reply Paid" by H.F. Heard is a detective novel that tells the story of Inspector John Mallett, who investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman named Charles Gresham. Gresham was found dead in his study, and all the doors and windows were locked from the inside. Mallett and his team struggle to find a motive and a suspect until they receive a letter that was sent to Gresham with a "reply paid" postage stamp. Mallett believes that the stamp may hold the key to the case, and he sets out to uncover the sender of the letter. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Mallett uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to the shocking… Read More

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1961. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Near Fine. Please Kill My Cousin by Gerard Fairlie First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1961. A VG+ copy with no signs of any previous ownership. In a near fine dust jacket with no tears or loss. Not price clipped.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1933. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. Men For Counters by Gerald Fairlie First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1933. No inscriptions, no foxing or toning. Small mark to front cover, otherwise VG+. A scarce title. 

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1929. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. The Exquisite Lady by Gerard Fairlie First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1929. Very small name inscription to fep. No toning or foxing, covers are VG+. Scarce.

USA: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1939. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Death In Fancy Dress by Jefferson Farjeon First Edition The Bobbs-Merrill Company 1939. Indianapolis, New York. A near fine copy that has no previous owner's marks or inscriptions. Contents clean throughout and covers unblemished. In a VG price clipped dust jacket. "Death in Fancy Dress" is a classic mystery novel written by Jefferson Farjeon, a prolific British author of detective fiction. The story is set in an English country house during a New Year's Eve party. The plot revolves around the murder of a man who had been seen earlier wearing a fancy dress costume. The guests at the party become both suspects and amateur sleuths, trying to solve the murder mystery. Farjeon's novel is known for its atmospheric setting and intricate plot, filled with unexpected twists and red herrings. The characters' interactions and the gradual revelation of their secrets add depth to the story, making it a compelling… Read More

UK: Ward & Downey, 1888. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Devlin the Barber Signed by Benjamin Farjeon First Edition Ward & Downey, London 1888. A fine copy. Rebound in dark green leather with decorative spine in gilt. Contents unblemished throughout and free of any foxing. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR by way of tipped in handwritten note to ffep (see image).

USA: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1940. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Aunt Sunday Takes Command Signed by Jefferson Farjeon First Edition The Bobbs-Merrill Company 1940. Indianapolis. A near fine copy. Contents clean and unmarked throughout and no foxing to (uncut) edges. Covers are unblemished and have no toning to spine. Gilt lettering still bright. In a VG price clipped pictorial dust jacket. Inscribed, dated (Christmas 1940) and signed by the author directly to ffep. "Aunt Sunday Takes Command" is a classic mystery novel written by Jefferson Farjeon. The story revolves around the eccentric Aunt Sunday, who unexpectedly finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery. As the amateur detective, Aunt Sunday takes command of the investigation, utilizing her sharp wit and unconventional methods to solve the crime. The novel is characterized by its humor, quirky characters, and the delightful antics of Aunt Sunday as she delves into the secrets of the small village where the… Read More

UK: Sampson Low, 1942. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Murder by Nail by Jeffery Farnol First Edition Sampson Low 1942. No inscriptions, lightly foxed edges. Covers VG+ in like pictorial dust jacket.

USA: Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, 1931. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Sanctuary by William Faulkner First Edition First Impression Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith 1931. New York. No inscriptions, no foxing to contents or edges. Patterned endpapers without any splitting or cracking to hinges. A bright near VG copy. "Sanctuary" is a novel written by William Faulkner, published in 1931. It is a dark and controversial work that explores themes of violence, corruption, and moral decay in the American South during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Temple Drake, a young woman who becomes entangled in a series of disturbing events after she is kidnapped by a gang of criminals. "Sanctuary" is known for its gritty and often disturbing portrayal of the human condition, and it is considered one of Faulkner's more challenging and controversial works. It has been the subject of much literary analysis and discussion due to its complex narrative and themes.

UK: Saunders, Otley & Co, 1865. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. The Notting Hill Mystery Compiled by Charles Felix First Edition Saunders, Otley & Co 1865. London. No previous owner's plates, stamps or inscriptions. Contents free of foxing. Small tissue repair to frontispiece plan of crime scene (see image). Quarter leather binding with raised bands and marbled covers. Fine.

UK: John Long, 1935. Early Reprint . No Binding. Not Specified/Near Fine. Lightnin' Calvert by W.B.M. Ferguson Dust Jacket Only Early Reprint John Long 1935. A bright near fine example.

UK: John Long, 1935. Early Reprint . No Binding. Not Specified/Fine. The Island of Surprises by W.B.M. Ferguson Dust Jacket Only John Long c. 1935. Early pictorial reprint dust jacket (only). Fine.

UK: The Crime Club, Collins, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A Murder Too Many by Elizabeth Ferrars First Edition The Crime Club by Collins 1988. No inscriptions, no foxing or toning. Publisher's review slip loosely inserted. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Not price clipped. From the Anthony Lejeune collection.

UK: Cassell, 1930. Early Reprint . No Binding. Not Specified/Near Fine. Gringo Guns by Peter Field Dust Jacket Only Early Reprint Cassell 1930. A bright near fine example.

UK: Doubleday, 1977. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The Night People by Jack Finney First Edition Doubleday 1977. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.

UK: The Crime Club, Collins, 1967. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Affairs Of Death by Nigel Fitzgerald First Edition The Crime Club by Collins 1967. No inscriptions, unblemished throughout. A fine copy with publisher's review slip loosely inserted. In original near fine dust jacket. Not price clipped. From the Anthony Lejeune collection.

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1955. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Moonraker by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1955. No name inscriptions. Faint tape marks to pastedowns and ep's (corresponding to jacket). A VG copy with some rubbing to edges. Cloth covers are unmarked and silver lettering remains bright. In a VG dust jacket with all three tones of colour on spine still very much distinguishable. Edges are without any wear as a result of the jacket being folded in on itself. Not price clipped.

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1960. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming Reprint Jonathan Cape 1960. Lacks ffep and both half and title pages. Covers are VG. In like dust jacket. Not price clipped and with 'For Your Eyes Only' being the last title listed.

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1965. Proof Copy . Soft cover. Fine. The Man With the Golden Gun Uncorrected Proof by Ian Fleming First Edition Published Jonathan Cape 1965. One of only approximately 600 copies. Original publisher's card covers. Remarkably well preserved, appearing unread with pages still very much white and no creasing or damage. Corners still sharp and completely unblemished. A superb copy.

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1958. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Dr. No by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1958. No inscriptions, no foxing. Appears unread. Page block square and tight, covers fine and unblemished. In like dust jacket which has no toning or creasing. Not price clipped. An excellent copy. "Dr. No" is the sixth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, first published in 1958. In this espionage thriller, James Bond, the iconic British secret agent, is sent to investigate the mysterious disappearance of two fellow MI6 operatives in Jamaica. Upon arriving in Jamaica, Bond soon discovers that a reclusive and enigmatic figure named Dr. Julius No is behind the disappearance. Dr. No resides on a private island, and his plans involve disrupting American missile tests, which could have catastrophic consequences during the height of the Cold War. Bond must navigate various challenges, including exotic dangers, traps, and formidable adversaries, to thwart Dr. No's nefarious plot.