Search Results: Titles starting with O from The Rare Book Shelf

London, United Kingdom: T. WERNER LAURIE LTD, 1949. A nice first UK edition of this WWII novel. No inscriptions. Book sits solid and square. A very presentable copy housed in the dramatic dustwrapper with one small closed hairline tear to bottom of rear panel. Minor wear and signs of handling but still very bright. Protected in removable archival booksleeve. Another excellent novel from this prolific American author.. First Edition. Near Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

MOVIE CINEMA FILM POSTER, 1972. 30" x 13" This is an unusual size original poster not often seen for this Alfred Hitchcock chilling film. Due to its format and size it is almost certainly a rare Australian Daybill portrait format poster. Slight overall signs of handling and three very small hairline tears to the edges which do not detract from the overall well preserved appearance of this poster. Has been looked after and stored carefully. Fresh and in very good condition. There are two neat folds in the poster as can be seen in photographs. Will be carefully packed. A lovely and unusual piece of Alfred Hitchcock movie memorabilia in lovely condition ! Its dramatic black, yellow and orange graphics and impressive size means it would look excellent framed. A Universal Picture. Distributed by Cinema International Corporation. Would suit classic movie memorabilia collector or film enthusiast. . First Edition. Very Good. Illus. by A Universal Picture. FIRST EDITION.

London: Chapman & Hall, 1955. Bound in the publishers fine weave blue cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. This is a very good copy throughout. Binding tight and fresh. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Previous owners name written neatly to front free endpaper otherwise a very presentable book. Housed in the very good dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Colours remain vibrant and bright. Light chipping to the head and heel of spine with light routine wear and signs of handling otherwise a very good example of a notoriously fragile dustwrapper. Small hairline tears to either side of top of spine but a nice example nontheless. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A very nice presentable copy.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 2004. Bound in the publishers black hardcover with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 376 pages are in fresh, clean condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Double matching black endpapers to front and rear of book. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Slight creasing and signs of wear to the edges otherwise dustwrapper is in very good condition. Protected in removable archival booksleeve for preservation. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A presentable copy and an excellent work of fiction from one of todays most original writers.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.

London, United Kingdom: Herbert Jenkins, 1951. Bound in the publishers red cloth with black title lettering to spine and front board. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Unusually there is no foxing to the book. The book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. A relatively unmarked copy. Housed in the colourful and typically hilarious dustwrapper which retains publishers printed price on front inside flap. There is slight loss to the tail of the spine with one hairline tear at front fold where the front panel meets the dustwrapper flap. Light signs of overall wear and signs of handling including some rubbing to the extremities. Rather fragile by nature this is not a dustwrapper to be easily encountered surviving in Very Good and above condition. Overall not a bad example which maintains a nice enough shelf appearance. Offered for your consideration at a reasonable price. Housed in the removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition.. First… Read More

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1963. Bound in the publishers red cloth binding with gilt title lettering to spine. The 192 pages remain in fresh, crisp condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. Boards are sharp cornered with no bumping or fading to colour. Housed in the distinctive yellow dustwrapper which has been neatly priceclipped otherwise in very presentable condition. 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 very attractive copy of this early Kingsley Amis title.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine.

London, United Kingdom: John Murray Gallery Five, 1981. Bound in the publishers sumptuos red boards with contrasting gold title lettering to spine and front board. This is the first edition. Full of the hilarious and yet very real art of Beryl Cook depicting her very clever role as a witty social observer. This copy has been signed by Beryl Cook on a small paper slip which has been loosely laid in. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A broad ranging collection of her work from an incredibly prolific output. Beryl Cook's inimitable work so very much admired, sought after and in demand these days.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Beryl Cook. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 1998. A presentable copy with minimal signs of handling. No inscriptions. Dustwrapper has not been priceclipped and is protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1946. Bound in the publishers blue cloth boards with gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition. Housed in the good only dustwrapper with chip to front panel and slight loss to top of spine. A scarce Roald Dahl title. Ten stories about flyers and their flying.. First Edition. Good/Good. FIRST EDITION.

UK: Oxford University Press, 1986. Bound in the publishers original black cloth with gilt title leterings to front and spine. The 270 pages remain in excellent condition with no marks or inscriptions, as does the binding, being almost new in appearance. Housed in the very colourful dustjacket which bears a wraparound scene of political and royal figures over the centuries, portrayed in hilarious characateur style. The dustjacket retains publishers original printed price of 10.95 UK Pounds on the bottom of the inside flap. Slight creasing to top edge otherwise in very presentable condition with no fading and excellent colour tone. An extremely funny book of political satire written in the best tradition of English wit and humour, indeed no one escapes, from Churchill to Chamberlain and Charles II to Queen Victoria, all are quoted within ! An attractie book throughout.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good.