Search Results: Authors starting with P from The Rare Book Shelf

London, United Kingdom: Headline Hodder, 2000. Surprisingly scarce signed first impression copy of Stuart Pearce's autobiography. A very detailed look back and reflection on the great man's contribution to the game. His time at Forest cannot be overstated. He was an integral part of the amazing Brian Clough trophy winning era. A time of great success which he continued in the England setup. Signed by Stuart Pearce to the title page with no further inscriptions. Full number line of 1-10 confirms the first printing. Housed in the very good dustwrapper with only light wear and signs of handling. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A very nice copy for the Reds and England fans alike ! Come on you Reds ! Stuart Pearce is now in the manger's chair at Forest and the team have made a flying start to the 2014 season.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Hutchinson & Co., 1936. Bound in the publishers aqua green cloth with contrasting black title lettering to spine and front board. This copy has been signed by Fred Perry in blue ink to a white label which has been affixed to the title page. All pages are present and correct and tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. 34 black and white photographs of the illustrious player's career support the text throughout. There is a foreword to the book by the other great player of that golden era in English tennis, H.W. Austin or 'Bunny' as he became affectionately known by the tennis adoring public. Many of the lessons, guidelines and tips are still extremely valuable and relevant in the present, even with the speed at which the modern day game is played out. An excellent and informative book displaying all of the fundamental skills and more on the game of Lawn Tennis. Light foxing to the prelims otherwise a very clean and tidy copy. Housed in… Read More

London, United Kingdom: Stanley Paul, 1969. 128pp This is a first printing of this excellent memoir from the multi talented West Ham and England player who also played an important part in the England World Cup winning squad of 1966. Many excellent black and white photographs throughout the book. Both book and dustwrapper have minimal wear and are in Very Good condition. Dustwrapper neatly priceclipped. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Relatively scarce soccer memoir. A presentable copy.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

Barham, Ipswich: K. Pilling, 1983. Reproductions of the author's excellent sketches of the English town of Ipswich, with descriptive text. SIGNED "Best Wishes Luv, Keith Pilling" on the top of the first page. A very good clean copy in presentable condition.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Illus. by K. Pilling. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Faber and Faber, 1990. A very fresh copy with no inscriptions in an equally fresh dustwrapper. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. The authors one and only novel written during the 1950s before Harold Pinter turned his considerable talents to playwriting. The novel displays all the hallmarks that were to grace his later work in that genre. . First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

BCA, 1977. Bound in the publishers blue hard covers with gilt title lettering to spine. The 335 pages are in presentable condition with no inscriptions. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which has light wear and creasing overall mainly to the edges but is still intact with very good colour tone. A nice copy of this popular Jean Plaidy novel.. Very Good/Very Good.

UK: Thames and Hudson, 1968. A fascinating insight into one of historys greatest naval leaders. Full of black and white illustrations throughout the book. An ex library copy but still in very presentable condition.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good.

London: Eyre And Spottiswoode Limited, 1931. An old but very well looked after book containing the memoirs and advice of its horseman author.Nicely bound in the publishers original red cloth with gold title lettering to the spine. All 208 pages remain clean,fresh and unmarked throughout.Contains excellent black and white,as well as colour illustrations which seem to perfectly capture a bygone era of horsemanship!Would be equally at home on the coffee table as it would be in the stables,this book is an invaluable source of information.Treated well over the years this remains a good looking example of what is becoming an increasingly scarce title to obtain!. First Edition. Very Good. Illus. by Gilbert Holiday.

London, United Kingdom: Frederick Warne and Co., 1907. Bound in the publishers original grey covered paper boards with silver title lettering to spine and front board. Paper onlaid colour illustration remains complete and intact and very well preserved. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. The binding is remarkably tight given the books age.This is a very early impression of this book in the same format as the first printing. The binding looks identical. The copyright date of 1907 appears on the copyright page with no other dates printed. Minor signs of handling and light overall wear to the boards but a lovely copy nontheless. Unusually the spine remains strong with no missing pieces, albeit somewhat faded, which is scarce for these particular little Beatrix Potter books. A very nice and presentable copy of a Beatrix Potter perennial favourite.. First Edition. Very Good. Illus. by Beatrix Potter. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

Washington, USA: The Arthur H. Clarke Company, 1991. A clean tight copy. Signed by the author to the half title page with no further inscriptions. Large book. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. First published 1979, this is the third impression of 1991. Very presentable copy.. Signed by Author. THIRD IMPRESSION. Fine/Very Good +. Illus. by Jeanette Rogers. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 3rd Impression.

London, United Kingdom: Doubleday, 2003. Bound in the publishers black boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The book is in excellent,as new condition with no inscriptions. Double matching red endpapers to front and rear of book. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on the front inside flap. Placed in removeable archival sleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A superb copy throughout.. First Edition. Fine/Fine.

London, United Kingdom: Victor Gollancz, 1994. A very nice copy with only minor signs of handling to book and dustwrapper which has not been priceclipped. Signed and inscribed by Terry Pratchett to the title page in black pen. 'To Jonathan Enhanced Wishes, Terry Pratchett' Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A scarce and presentable copy which is priced to sell.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London: Gollancz, 1992. Pages remain clean and fresh with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. The dustwrapper remains vivid and bright with no fading and is in near fine condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A nice presentable copy of this ever popular Discworld novel.. First Edition. Near Fine/Fine.

USA: Doubleday & Company Crime Club, 1987. **** Signed and dedicated by the author on the front endpaper ***** More or less an unmarked copy with a very slight lean. Clean internally and well bound. Sharp cornered. Housed in an unclipped dustjacket which has minor wear at the spine ends (moreso to bottom). Lightly rubbed to spine folds, but a decent example of the dustwrapper now protected in a removable archival booksleeve. Crime author's first novel.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Good. FIRST EDITION.