London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1922. Large Paper Edition BARRIE, J.M. Courage. London: Hodder and Stoughton, (1922). First edition in book form, the large paper edition. Octavo (8 5/8 x 5 6/8 in; 219 x 142 mm.). [viii], [36] pp. Original white faux-vellum lettered in gilt on front cover and spine, with gilt ornament... 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
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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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: George Newnes, 1902. First Edition 'Hound of the Baskervilles' in the Original Cloth The 'Number One' Sherlock Holmes Novel DOYLE, A[rthur] Conan. The Hound of the Baskervilles. Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes. London: George Newnes, 1902. First edition in book form (first serialized in the Strand Magazine between August 1901 and April... 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
Guildford: Genesis Publications Ltd., 2009. Some of the Most Iconic Images of Bob Dylan Ever Taken [DYLAN, Bob]. FEINSTEIN, Barry. Bob Dylan. Real Moments. Guildford: Genesis Publications Ltd., [2009]. SIGNED LIMITED DELUXE EDITION (red version). Number 150 of 250 copies signed by photographer Barry Feinstein, with an original printed contact sheet... 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 fine dust jacket. More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. 007 Does Sukiyaki First Edition, Unclipped Dust Jacket FLEMING, Ian. You Only Live Twice. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. First edition, first state, binding 'A' (with "First published 1964" on the copyright page and Japanese gilt characters on the front board). Octavo (7 3/8 x 4 3/4 in; 188... More
New York: Limited Editions Club, 1950. Signed by Robert Frost FROST, Robert. [NASON, Thomas W., illustrator]. [ROGERS, Bruce, designer]. The Complete Poems of Robert Frost. with a preface by the author, an appreciation by Louis Untermeyer, and wood engravings by Thomas W. Nason. New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1950. Limited... More
London: Privately Printed, 1939. Posthumously Published Signed by the Author’s Mother HOLLAND, John. Song of a Boy. London: Privately Printed, 1939. First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author’s mother on the front free endpaper: “To thank you for your/appreciation of my/son’s work./Phyllis Holland.” Small quarto. [2, blank], [6], 177, [1, blank] 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
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
London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926. The First Appearance of Winnie-The-Pooh MILNE, A[lan] A[lexander]. Winnie-the-Pooh. With Decorations by Ernest H. Shepard. London: Methuen & Co., [1926]. First edition. Small octavo (7 7/16 x 4 7/8 inches; 189 x 121 mm.). xi, [5], 158, [1], [1, printer’s imprint] pp. Text illustrations. Original dark... More
Boston: L.C. Page & Company, 1908. First Edition of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables "The Dearest and Most Moving Child Since the Immortal Alice" (Mark Twain) MONTGOMERY, L[ucy] M[aud]. Anne of Green Gables. Illustrated by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus. Boston: L.C. Page & Company, 1908. First edition, First Impression. Octavo (7 7/16... 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
Guildford: Weidenfeld & Nicholson. Genesis Publications Ltd, 2004. "Inside Out" [PINK FLOYD]. MASON, Nick. Inside Out. A Personal History of Pink Floyd. Edited by Philip Dodd. Guildford: Genesis Publications Ltd. [2004]. First Edition, First Impression, Deluxe Issue, limited to 500 copies (this being #349) numbered and signed by Nick Mason. Quarto (11... 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 a very good dust jacket. More
New York: Random House, 1957. His Most Famous Book First Edition, in the Rare First Issue Dust Jacket SEUSS, Dr. (pseudonym of Theodor Seuss Geisel). The Cat in the Hat. [New York]: Random House, [1957]. First edition, first issue. Octavo (8 15/16 x 6 3/8 inches; 227 x 163 mm.). [2], 61, [1]... More
London: Neville Spearman, Holland Press, 1964. Double O Seven, James Bond, A Report "The Only Such Title Personally Authorized by Ian Fleming" Inscribed by the Author to Antiquarian Bookseller Sam Joseph SNELLING, O[swald].F[rederick]. [FLEMING, Ian]. Double O Seven James Bond: A Report. London: Neville Spearman, Holland Press, [1964]. First edition, first printing, inscribed... 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, 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, 2008. First Edition, First Printing Styron Meets JFK And Other Essays STYRON, William. Havanas In Camelot. Personal Essays. New York: Random House, 2008. First edition, first printing. Octavo (8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in; 209 x 134 mm). 162, [4] pp. Publisher's original black paper over white papered... 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: 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
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