New York: Paddington Press, 1979. "Oedipus" STEADMAN, Ralph, Illustrator. Sigmund Freud by Ralph Steadman. New York: Paddington Press Ltd., 1979. First edition, first printing. Inscribed across the front endpapers by the illustrator to journalist and broadcaster Reginald Bosanquet (1932 - 1984), "Mother love from Ralph Steadman to Dear Reggie 24.9.79". With an..... More
![Complete Set of the Pooh Books, A]. When We Were Very Young.. Winnie the Pooh. Now We Are Six....](/pictures/thumb/04586_1.jpg?v=1553902112)
London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1924-28. A Fine First Edition Set of the Pooh Books Bound ca. 1960 by Bayntun of Bath MILNE, A.A. SHEPARD, Ernest H. illustrator. [A Complete Set of the Pooh Books]. Winnie the Pooh. Now We Are Six. When We Were Very Young. The House at Pooh Corner..... More
London: George Newnes, 1905. “‘Holmes!’ I cried. ‘Is it really you? Can it indeed be that you are alive? Is it possible that you succeeded in climbing out of that awful abyss?’”— the Third Collection of Sherlock Holmes Stories DOYLE, A[rthur] Conan. The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Illustrated by Sidney Paget. London: George..... More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1959. "Do you expect me to talk? No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!" FLEMING, Ian. Goldfinger. London: Jonathan Cape, [1959]. First edition, first impression, first issue second state, Binding 'A'. Octavo (7 3/8 x 5 inches; 188 x 127 mm.). 318 pp. Publisher's black cloth effect paper over..... More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. "Mr. Bond, bullets do not kill. It is the finger that pulls the trigger." "Exactly. I am now aiming precisely at your groin. So speak or forever hold your piece." A Near Fine First Edition in the Publisher's Unclipped Dust Jacket FLEMING, Ian. The Man With The Golden Gun..... More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. "You only live twice: Once when you are born, And once when you look death in the face" (Matsuo Bashó, Japanese Poet 1643-94) A Near Fine First Edition in the Publisher's Unclipped Dust Jacket FLEMING, Ian. You Only Live Twice. London: Jonathan Cape, [1964]. First edition, first impression, first..... More
New York: Fredk. A. Stokes Co., 1922. The Second Doctor Dolittle Book The Second Book to Win the Prestigious Newbery Medal In the Original Color Pictorial Dust Jacket LOFTING, Hugh. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle. Illustrated by the Author. New York: Fredk. A. Stokes Co., 1922. First edition, first printing of the Second..... More
London: George Newnes, 1905. “‘Holmes!’ I cried. ‘Is it really you? Can it indeed be that you are alive? Is it possible that you succeeded in climbing out of that awful abyss?’”— the Third Collection of Sherlock Holmes Stories DOYLE, A[rthur] Conan. The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Illustrated by Sidney Paget. London: George..... More
New York: Random House, 1994. The Longest Standing Best Seller on the New York Times List BERENDT, John. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. A Savannah Story. New York: Random House, [1994]. First edition. Octavo (9 3/16 x 5 9/16 inches; 233 x 137 mm.). [viii], 388, [iv], pp..... More
Florence: Privately Printed [by the Tipografia Giuntina], 1928. A Fine First Edition of “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” Complete with the Rare Dust Jacket and the Very Rare Original Glassine Wrapper Laid in is a Signed Postcard from Lawrence to his Sister-in-Law LAWRENCE, D.H. Lady Chatterley’s Lover. [Florence]: Privately Printed [by the Tipografia Giuntina]..... More
New York: W.J. Watt & Company, 1910. "Overflowing with Imposters, Detectives, Crooks, Scheming Lovers and Conniving Aunts" Inscribed by the Author six days after Publication WODEHOUSE, P.G. The Intrusion of Jimmy. New York: W.J. Watt, [1910]. First American edition (preceding the UK edition by six months). Octavo (7 5/16 x 4 15/16..... More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. "You only live twice: Once when you are born, And once when you look death in the face" (Matsuo Bashó, Japanese Poet 1643-94) A Near Fine First Edition in the Publisher's Unclipped Dust Jacket FLEMING, Ian. You Only Live Twice. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. First edition, first impression, first..... More
London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1930. Meet Jeeves, A Better Butler Than Rhett WODEHOUSE, P.G. Very Good, Jeeves. London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1930. First U.K. edition, first printing. Octavo. 312, [8, as catalog] pp. Publisher's orange cloth, lettered in black. Mild damp stain to covers, sunned spine, otherwise a very good copy. The fifth..... More
London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, [1947]. Hilarious Romance At Blandings Castle WODEHOUSE, P.G. Full Moon. London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, [1947]. First edition. Octavo (7 5/16 x 4 5/8 in; 181 x 119 mm). 252 pp. Publisher's original orange cloth with black lettering. Dust jacket. Mild wear to extremities, a bit of foxing..... More
London: The Hogarth Press, 1959. With the Suppressed Piano Factory Scene LEE, Laurie. Cider With Rosie. With drawings by John Ward. London: The Hogarth Press, 1959. First edition, the suppressed or withdrawn first issue which includes the account of the fire at the piano factory (p. 272). Octavo (7 3/4 x...... More
![Tale of Mr. Tootleoo, The [and] Tootleoo Two. Bernard DARWIN, Elinor Darwin](/pictures/thumb/02269.jpg?v=1478034371)
London: The Nonesuch Press, [1925]. Inscribed By The Author and Artist In The Scarce Dust Jacket DARWIN, Bernard and Elinor Darwin. The Tale of Mr. Tootleoo. London: The Nonesuch Press, n.d. [Dec. 1925]. First edition, first impression, inscribed upon publication on the front blank by the authors "With love from / Eily..... More
London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1930. The Limited Edition Scarce in Original Dust Jacket & Slipcase MOORE, George. Aphrodite In Aulis. London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1930. First edition, one of 900 numbered copies for America signed by the author (of a total edition of 1825), this being copy number 553. Tall octavo (10..... More
New York: Random House, 1947. SCHULBERG, Bud. The Harder They Fall. New York: Random House, 1947. First edition, first printing. Octavo (7 15/16 x 5 1/4 in; 202 x 131 mm). 343, [1] pp. Publisher's original black cloth, lettered in red and grey. Dust jacket. A bright, fine copy in..... More
New York: Viking, 1942. STEINBECK, John. The Moon is Down. A Novel. New York: Viking, 1942. First edition, second issue (lacking period between "talk" and "this" on p. 112). Octavo (7 3/8 x 4 1/2 in; 188 115 mm). Publisher's original blue cloth, silver lettered. Dust jacket. a fine copy in..... More
New York: Random House, 1962. FAULKNER, William. The Reivers. A Reminiscence. New York: Random House, 1962. First edition, first printing. Octavo (7 15/16 x 5 1/8 in; 203 x 130 mm). 305, [1] pp. Publisher's original red cloth, gilt lettered. Dust jacket. A tight, bright, and fine copy in near..... More
New York: Random House, 1979. Winner of the National Book Award STYRON, William. Sophie's Choice. New York: Random House, 1979. First trade edition, second printing. Octavo (9 1/4 x 5 3/4 in; 233 x 145 mm). 515, [3] pp. Publisher's original deep maroon cloth, gilt lettered. Dust jacket. Foxing sprinkles to..... More
New York: Random House, 1967. First Edition, First Printing Winner of the 1968 Pulitzer Prize For Fiction Signed by the Author STYRON, William. The Confessions of Nat Turner. New York: Random House, 1967. First edition, first printing, signed by the author. Octavo (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in; 210 x 140 mm). 428..... More
New York: Random House, 1982. STYRON, William. This Quiet Dust. And Other Writings. New York: Random House, 1982. First edition, second printing. Octavo (9 1/4 x 6 7/8 in: 234 x 150 mm). 305, [3] pp. Publisher's original black cloth, gilt and bronze lettered. Dust jacket. Shelf dusting to top..... More
Indianapolis - New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1951. First Edition Of the Author's First Novel STYRON, William. Lie Down In Darkness. Indianapolis - New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1951. First edition, first printing. Octavo (8 1/4 x 5 5/8 in; 209 x 143 mm). 400 pp. Publisher's original olive cloth, gilt lettered. Dust jacket. A bit..... More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964. “The Adventures of Four Nasty Children and Our Hero with Mr. Willy Wonka and His Famous Candy Plant” DAHL, Roald. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, [1964]. The true first edition (preceding the English edition by three years). First..... More
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