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United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 1960. Bound in the publishes original cloth in dustwrapper. A very good, clean copy in a very good complete dustwrapper. No inscriptions or stamps. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Dustwrapper is complete with no tears or missing pieces. Dustwrapper has only very light signs of handling and is not price-clipped. First edition, first printing. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. This title was published in the USA as The Girl with the Leopard-Skin Bag. A very presentable copy which is becoming scarce and is particularly uncommon in this condition.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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HOW MANY TO KILL?
by Creasey, John Writing as Michael Halliday
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Half a Life
by Naipaul, V.S.
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London, United Kingdom: Picador, 2001. Hardcover book in Fine condition. Some very mild and light signs of handling to both book and the dustwrapper. Binding very tight. All corners sharp. Appears unread. Very clean internally. First printing. Signed by the author to the title page with no other inscriptions. An excellent, well preserved copy in very collectable condition.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. FIRST IMPRESSION of FIRST EDIT.
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Hand Over Hand
by De Banke, Cecile
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London: Hutchinson, 1957. Bound in publishers original blue cloth boards with silver title lettering to spine.Pages remain fresh and clean throughout with no inscriptions.Housed in eyecatching blue dustjacket with only minimal wear and still retaining original price of 21s. on front inside flap.Protected in plastic archival sleeve to preserve present condition.This is a classic story from an East End girl.An increasingly scarce book to find and an excellent autobiography!. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.
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Hannibal
by Harris, Thomas
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London, United Kingdom: William Heinemann Ltd, 1999. Bound in the publishers black cloth with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 486 pages are in excellent condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Double matching black endpapers to front and rear of book. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers price intact on front inside flap. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A fine book throughout.. First Edition. Fine/Fine.
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Happy Ending
by Duranti, Francesca
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London: Heinemann, 1991. Bound in publishers chocolate brown cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. The 185 pages are in excellent condition throughout with no marks or inscriptions, as is the binding which is new in appearance. Housed in the distinctive dustjacket which still retains publishers original price on bottom of front inside flap. The dustjacket is designed by Megan Wilson and bears an illustration by Angus Hyland. Very minor creasing to top edge otherwise the jacket is in very presentable condition with no fading and excellent colour tone. A very tidy book throughout.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine.
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Hard Man : Hard Game SIGNED BY LARRY LLOYD
by Lloyd, Larry
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London, United Kingdom: John Blake, 2008. Not an easy book to find being signed by Larry Lloyd. Tells all the thrills and spills of playing for Liverpool and the glory years of Notts Forest when they won the old European cup twice - on the bounce ! REAL FOOTBALL as told by a REAL HARD MAN and SOLID DEFENDER IN THE GAME ! Signed by Larry Lloyd to the front fly leaf with no further inscriptions. Book and dustwrapper are in very presentable condition. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. First printing with a full number line of 1-10. Signed by Author. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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Hard Up On Pegasus
by Pollard, Hugh, B.C.
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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.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
by Rowling, J.K.
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London, United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2003. Bound in the publishers black hard covers with bold gilt title lettering to spine this is the First Edition of the adult format which had a very small production run of only 10% of total publication, hence quite a scarce book. The 766 pages are in excellent condition throughout with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. The book sits solid and square. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper produced exclusively for the adult version with the publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper design by William Webb and jacket image by Michael Wildsmith with a black and white photograph of J.K. Rowling to the rear panel. The dustwrapper illustration is the eyecatching bronze phoenix rising from the flames with a charcoal grey background. Book printed in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and…
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The Haunted Tea-Cosy: A Dispirited and Distasteful Diversion for Christmas * SIGNED BY EDWARD GOREY *
by Gorey, Edward
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New York, U.S.A.: Harcourt, Brace and Co., 1997. Bound in the publishers pink hardboards with black title lettering to spine. The pages and distinctive colour illustrations by Edward Gorey are in excellent condition throughout and are squarely bound. Book sits solid and tight and is in as new condition. Housed in the matching dustwrapper which has been neatly priceclipped. Protected in a removable archival book sleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A lovely, fresh example of this much loved book from the strange and wonderful world of Edward Gorey. This is the first printing and has been SIGNED by Edward Gorey on a special Harcourt, Brace and Co. publishers bookplate which has been carefully affixed to the front free endpaper. A beautiful copy of a perennial Edward Gorey favourite !. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Fine/Fine. Illus. by Edward Gorey. 12mo - over 6¾" -…
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The Heart Of The Buddhas Teaching.
by Hanh, Thich Nhat
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USA: Broadway Books, 1999. Transforming suffering into peace, joy and liberation, Thich Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism. The 292 pages are in fresh, presentable condition and are free from inscriptions.Very slight wear to one corner of cover otherwise a very tidy book throughout from a practising Buddhist monk.. Soft Cover. Near Fine.
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Hickory Dickory Dock
by Christie, Agatha
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London: Collins Crime Club, 1955. Bound in the publishers red cloth with black title lettering and Crime Club Insignia to spine. The 191 pages remain in fresh, unmarked condition throughout and are squarely bound. Slight fading to spine, otherwise the binding is bright and in very good condition. A neat little book throughout.. First Edition. Very Good/No Jacket.
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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.
by Thackeray, William Makepiece
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New York, U.S.A.: Limited Editions Club, 1956. Bound in the publishers luxurious floral cloth with black title label to spine. Ths is a special limited edition of 1500 copies produced specifically for The Limited Editions club of New York and signed by the famous illustrator Edward Ardizzone. This copy is number 66 Each illustration has been hand coloured at the studio of Walter Fischer. The book looks unread and is very tightly bound. It is almost 'as new' in its appearance and remains very fresh and presentable. Housed in the sturdy brown slipcase which is in fine condition. Bright and vivid colour illustrations by Edward Ardizzone capture the books essence fantastically ! A very nice copy indeed.. First Edition Thus. Decorative Cloth. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Edward Ardizzone. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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A History Of British Painting
by ERNEST SHORT
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London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1953. A scarce copy signed and inscribed by the author to ffep. FIRST EDITION AND FIRST IMPRESSION. With over 500 artists through British history discussed. With over 30 illustrations. A 1st edition hardback in good condition with some fading to lower and upper spine. Top edge a little dusty. All pages present and correct and clean internally. The dustwrapper is in overall near good condition. Top of the dustjacket spine has some loss and has been repaired to the rear in the same place as can be seen The back panel is somewhat age toned and dusty. Overall signs of handling and creasing to edges. (304 pages). Beautiful illustrations. A LOVELY INFORMATIVE BOOK CHRONICLING BRITISH ART !. Signed by Author. First Edition. Good/Near Good. FIRST EDITION.
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Holy Deadlock
by Herbert, A.P.
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London, United Kingdom: Methuen & Co Ltd, 1934. This is the first edition of the Colonial edition and is bound in light blue cloth with black title lettering to spine. Lacks front free endpaper. Has the attractive bookplate of John Hart to the front fixed pastedown. A decent copy overall. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which is somewhat rubbed with small chips and signs of overall handling but remains intact. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Not a bad copy at all which is realistically priced. First Edition. Cloth. Good/Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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The Holy Sinner
by Mann, Thomas
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1951. Bound in the publishers fine weave black cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. Translated from the German by H.T. Lowe - Porter. Index of the principal works of Thomas Mann to the rear of book. Title lettering to spine is sharp and clear. The 336 pages remain in fresh, clean condition throughout and are squarely bound. Top edge dyed maroon and front edge rough cut as published. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper designed by George Salter with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Small chips to head and heel of spine and top edge as is usual with this rather brittle dustwrapper, otherwise very bright and presentable with excellent colour tone. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A bright, attractive copy of this intriguing novel by Thomas Mann.. First Edition. Near…
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The Honorary Consul
by Greene, Graham
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UK: Bodley Head, 1973. Bound in the publishers green cloth hardcovers with gilt title lettering to spine. The 334 pages remain in clean, fresh condition with no marks or inscriptions and are tightly bound. Top edge of pages dyed purple as issued. The picture provided is a photograph of the book and we are happy to send more images on request. An attractive copy that lacks the dustwrapper.. First Edition. Near Fine/No Jacket.
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Hornet's Nest
by Cornwell, Patricia
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London, United Kingdom: Little Brown and Company, 1997. Bound in the publshers red hardcover with contrasting darker red title lettering to spine. The 375 pages are in very presentable condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve condition. A lovely copy throughout and another excellent novel from Patricia Cornwell. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine.
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The Hothouse by the East River
by Spark, Muriel
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Viking Press, 1973. Bound in the publishers maroon coloured hard boards with contrasting claret coloured cloth to spine. Book sits solid and square. Striking gilt title lettering to spine. The 146 pages are in excellent condition throughout with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Top edge of pages dyed red and front edge roughcut as published. Double matching maroon coloured endpapers to front and rear. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival book sleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A lovely fresh copy of this interesting Muriel Spark title.. First Edition. Fine/Fine.
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How Little Grey Rabbit Got Back Her Tale
by Uttley, Alison
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London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1934. Bound in the publishers grey paper covered hardboards with blue title lettering to front board and spine. This is the rare first impression of the New Edition published December 1934. Effectively the second impression of a book which first appeared in 1930. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with al corners sharp. Beautiful full colour illustrations by the legendary Margaret Tempest throughout the text remain in superb condition. Book is fox free and in almost as new condition. Title lettering to spine and front board remains sharp and definite as does the delightful colour illustration pasted to front board. A book that bears all the hallmarks of having been extremely well looked after over the years. Author and artist together creating the perfect childrens book. Photographs of the book are available on request. A very presentable and well preserved copy of this exquisite Alison Uttley…
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How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone
by Stanisic, Sasa
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London, United Kingdom: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2008. A very nice first edition copy of this interesting and thought provoking novel. A fine condition book with no inscriptions. Possibly unread. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which retains publishers printed price on front inside flap. The lightest signs of handling. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A very nice copy indeed.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine. FIRST EDITION.
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