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	The Godless Man; A Mystery of Alexander the Great Doherty, Paul [Jacket design by Pete Rozycki] Alexander the Great (Book #ID 57368) Published by Constable and Robinson Ltd., 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2002. London 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xii] 303 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1841194964 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	War In The Blood De Madariaga, Salvador (Book #ID 905) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Near. Fine in Near. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Decision Drury, Allen (September 2, 1918 - September 2, 1998) (Book #ID 908) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Story in a Half Light Denny, Norman (Book #ID 1322) Published by The Cresset Press, London First edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Man Overboard Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens]. (Book #ID 1324) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back. Fine / Small rubs to spine ends. Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.50 Convert currency

	The Bandit Denham, A. V. (Book #ID 1929) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	See Naples and Die Davies, John (Book #ID 2170) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Sisters of Emergency Ward Ten Diamond, Tessa (Book #ID 2531) Published by Anthony Blond Ltd., 56 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 240 pp. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with light rubs to spine tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Patriot Durbin, Charles (Book #ID 2532) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1972. 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in near Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Crown of Columbus Dorris, Michael and Erdrich, Louise (Book #ID 2587) Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£14.00 Convert currency

	Silk Lady [Signed] Davis, Gwen (Book #ID 2588) Published by Warner Books First edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Large SIGNED presentation copy by the author. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Donkey Rustlers Durrell, Gerald [1925-1995] Illustrations by Robin Jacques (Book #ID 115225) Published by The Viking Press, 625 Madison Avenue, New York First American Edition 1968. 1968. First American edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in dark brown to the back, vignette to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Author's debut novel. Contains 158 pp with lovely full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $4.50. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Radiant Way Drabble, Margaret [Dust wrapper designed by Stephen Raw] (Book #ID 3354) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Proof Positive Drummond, John (Book #ID 3869) Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd. 3 Henrietta Street, London First edition 1956. 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Flowers on the Grass Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens]. (Book #ID 4264) Published by The Book Club 1950. 1950. Hard back. Tanning to page edges; Very Good condition book. Slight foxing to rear panel; Nr. Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Joy and Josephine Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens]. (Book #ID 111261) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1948. 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered red back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 pp. Spine ends creased, foxing to closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to spine ends and corners, rubs to gutters, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Winds of Heaven Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens]. (Book #ID 5568) Published by Michael Joseph Limited, 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back maroon covers. 256 pp. Name to front end paper. In Very Good clean and tidy condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Westward Lies Heaven Dumitriu, Petru [Translated by Peter Wiles] (Book #ID 5617) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1966 1966. First edition hard back blue / black covers with gilt titles to spine. 380 pp. Book in Fine condition. Kenneth Farnhill illustrated dust wrapper not price clipped and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	A Dragon World Durrant, Digby (Book #ID 6031) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back publishers black covers with gilt titles. 190 pp. Author's first novel. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with tiny rubs to top corners, price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Money with Menaces Dacre, Richard (Book #ID 6118) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1989. First edition hard back. 286 pp novel. Book with slight tanning to closed page edges and in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper with red titles to spine 10/10, not price clipped and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.50 Convert currency

	Burns in His Time Dent, Alan [Illustrated by Elizabeth Corsellis] (Book #ID 6370) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1966. First edition hard back brown paper covers with gilt titles. 162 pp. With illustrations by Elizabeth Corsellis and many photographs. Book with name to top of free front end paper and in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with light tanning to spine, price clipped and without any tears or chips. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Flowers on the Grass [2] Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens]. (Book #ID 6895) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1949. 1949. First edition hard back. 304 page novel. Book with name to free front end paper dated 1950 and in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with small chip to top front corner, tiny closed nicks to spine tips, not price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Emma's War Daish, Elizabeth (Book #ID 6922) Published by Century Business, London First edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back burgundy covers with silver titles. 385 pp. Book with light tanning to closed page edges and in near Fine condition. Dust wrapper not priced and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	XPD Deighton, Len [Leonard Cyril Deighton (born 18 February 1929), is a British author and is considered one of the top three spy novelists of his time along with Ian Fleming and John le Carré] (Book #ID 7138) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back. 397 pp novel. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips, red titles to spine 9/10, not priced and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Not the Defeated De Polnay, Peter (Book #ID 8025) Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966. First edition hard back 208 page novel. Touch of dust to the page tops. Fine in Fine B. S. Biro illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Death is Now My Neighbour Dexter, Colin [Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (29 September 1930 - 21 March 2017), better known as Colin Dexter, was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, Inspector Morse, from 1987 to 2000. His characters have spawned a sequel series, Lewis, and a prequel series, Endeavour] (Book #ID 8094) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back black covers, gilt titles, silk tie, beige end papers, 349 pp. Tiny mark to foot of fore edge. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Bane Donnelly, Joe (Book #ID 8180) Published by Barrie & Jenkins, London First edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Author's first novel. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Feeding the Ghosts [Signed] D'Aguiar, Fred (Book #ID 8906) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1997. First edition hard back grey paper covered boards, gilt titles, green end papers 230 pp. SIGNED by the author to title page. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. As new. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Remorseful Day Dexter, Colin [Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (29 September 1930 - 21 March 2017), better known as Colin Dexter, was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, Inspector Morse, from 1987 to 2000. His characters have spawned a sequel series, Lewis, and a prequel series, Endeavour] (Book #ID 8916) Published by Macmillan, London 1999. 1999. Hard back black paper covered boards, gilt titles, purple end papers, silk tie. 374 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. As new. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333761578 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.50 Convert currency

	The Glass Books of The Dream Eaters + Free Sampler 'Pick me up and take me home' Dahlquist, G. W. (Book #ID 58687) Published by Viking, Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2006 and First Reprinted Edition 2007. London 2007. First reprinted UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original plain white covers with black embossed illustration of an eye mask to the upper panel and a sea green glassine printed wrapper with an oval hole revealing the eye mask. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 753 printed pages of text, blue silk bookmark, publisher's wrap around band loosely enclosed. Tan age spots to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition glassine dust wrapper with 60 mm tear to the upper front fore edge and 160 mm tear inside the front flap, a little creasing to the upper edges. Complete with 62 page 'Free Sampler' book in card wrap covers in Fine condition. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780670916474 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Glass Ceiling Donald, Anabel (Book #ID 11869) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua marine covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 217 printed pages of text. Third novel featuring Private Investigator Alex Tanner. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333629892 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Tatters' Tale Day, Norman (Book #ID 13418) Allan Wingate Ltd., 12 Beauchamp Place, London First edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back publisher's original brown cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 272 pp. Light tanning to closed page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs and short closed tears to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Daughters of Cain [Signed] Dexter, Colin [Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (29 September 1930 - 21 March 2017), better known as Colin Dexter, was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, Inspector Morse, from 1987 to 2000. His characters have spawned a sequel series, Lewis, and a prequel series, Endeavour] (Book #ID 14331) Published by Macmillan London Ltd., Third Impression 1994 [First edition 1994]. 1994. Hard back bound in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt stamping to spine, blue sky end papers. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 295 pp. ISBN 0333630041. Number sequence to copyright page 3 5 7 9 8 6 4. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page 'For Ivy, So glad you enjoyed old Morse! And every best wish to you for Xmas '94 Colin Dexter.' Without inscription. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with tiny wrinkling of surface of paper to spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	If I Only Had Wings Daneman, Paul (Book #ID 14662) Published by Little, Brown and Company Limited, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 313 pp. ISBN 0316911828. Author's début novel. Light tanning to margins. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.50 Convert currency

The Godless Man; A Mystery of Alexander the Great

Doherty, Paul [Jacket design by Pete Rozycki] Alexander the Great

(Book #ID 57368)

Published by Constable and Robinson Ltd., 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2002. London 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xii] 303 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1841194964

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War In The Blood

De Madariaga, Salvador

(Book #ID 905)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Near. Fine in Near. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Decision

Drury, Allen (September 2, 1918 - September 2, 1998)

(Book #ID 908)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Story in a Half Light

Denny, Norman

(Book #ID 1322)

Published by The Cresset Press, London First edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Man Overboard

Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens].

(Book #ID 1324)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back. Fine / Small rubs to spine ends. Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Bandit

Denham, A. V.

(Book #ID 1929)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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See Naples and Die

Davies, John

(Book #ID 2170)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Sisters of Emergency Ward Ten

Diamond, Tessa

(Book #ID 2531)

Published by Anthony Blond Ltd., 56 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 240 pp. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with light rubs to spine tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection.

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The Patriot

Durbin, Charles

(Book #ID 2532)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in near Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Crown of Columbus

Dorris, Michael and Erdrich, Louise

(Book #ID 2587)

Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Silk Lady [Signed]

Davis, Gwen

(Book #ID 2588)

Published by Warner Books First edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Large SIGNED presentation copy by the author. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Donkey Rustlers

Durrell, Gerald [1925-1995] Illustrations by Robin Jacques

(Book #ID 115225)

Published by The Viking Press, 625 Madison Avenue, New York First American Edition 1968. 1968.

First American edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in dark brown to the back, vignette to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Author's debut novel. Contains 158 pp with lovely full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $4.50. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Radiant Way

Drabble, Margaret [Dust wrapper designed by Stephen Raw]

(Book #ID 3354)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Proof Positive

Drummond, John

(Book #ID 3869)

Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd. 3 Henrietta Street, London First edition 1956. 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Flowers on the Grass

Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens].

(Book #ID 4264)

Published by The Book Club 1950. 1950.

Hard back. Tanning to page edges; Very Good condition book. Slight foxing to rear panel; Nr. Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Joy and Josephine

Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens].

(Book #ID 111261)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1948. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered red back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 pp. Spine ends creased, foxing to closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to spine ends and corners, rubs to gutters, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Winds of Heaven

Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens].

(Book #ID 5568)

Published by Michael Joseph Limited, 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back maroon covers. 256 pp. Name to front end paper. In Very Good clean and tidy condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Westward Lies Heaven

Dumitriu, Petru [Translated by Peter Wiles]

(Book #ID 5617)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1966 1966.

First edition hard back blue / black covers with gilt titles to spine. 380 pp. Book in Fine condition. Kenneth Farnhill illustrated dust wrapper not price clipped and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Dragon World

Durrant, Digby

(Book #ID 6031)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back publishers black covers with gilt titles. 190 pp. Author's first novel. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with tiny rubs to top corners, price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Money with Menaces

Dacre, Richard

(Book #ID 6118)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1989.

First edition hard back. 286 pp novel. Book with slight tanning to closed page edges and in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper with red titles to spine 10/10, not price clipped and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burns in His Time

Dent, Alan [Illustrated by Elizabeth Corsellis]

(Book #ID 6370)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1966.

First edition hard back brown paper covers with gilt titles. 162 pp. With illustrations by Elizabeth Corsellis and many photographs. Book with name to top of free front end paper and in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with light tanning to spine, price clipped and without any tears or chips. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Flowers on the Grass [2]

Dickens, Monica [Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 - 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens].

(Book #ID 6895)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1949. 1949.

First edition hard back. 304 page novel. Book with name to free front end paper dated 1950 and in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with small chip to top front corner, tiny closed nicks to spine tips, not price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Emma's War

Daish, Elizabeth

(Book #ID 6922)

Published by Century Business, London First edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back burgundy covers with silver titles. 385 pp. Book with light tanning to closed page edges and in near Fine condition. Dust wrapper not priced and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Deighton, Len [Leonard Cyril Deighton (born 18 February 1929), is a British author and is considered one of the top three spy novelists of his time along with Ian Fleming and John le Carré]

(Book #ID 7138)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back. 397 pp novel. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips, red titles to spine 9/10, not priced and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Not the Defeated

De Polnay, Peter

(Book #ID 8025)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back 208 page novel. Touch of dust to the page tops. Fine in Fine B. S. Biro illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Death is Now My Neighbour

Dexter, Colin [Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (29 September 1930 - 21 March 2017), better known as Colin Dexter, was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, Inspector Morse, from 1987 to 2000. His characters have spawned a sequel series, Lewis, and a prequel series, Endeavour]

(Book #ID 8094)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back black covers, gilt titles, silk tie, beige end papers, 349 pp. Tiny mark to foot of fore edge. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bane

Donnelly, Joe

(Book #ID 8180)

Published by Barrie & Jenkins, London First edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Author's first novel. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Feeding the Ghosts [Signed]

D'Aguiar, Fred

(Book #ID 8906)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1997.

First edition hard back grey paper covered boards, gilt titles, green end papers 230 pp. SIGNED by the author to title page. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. As new. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Remorseful Day

Dexter, Colin [Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (29 September 1930 - 21 March 2017), better known as Colin Dexter, was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, Inspector Morse, from 1987 to 2000. His characters have spawned a sequel series, Lewis, and a prequel series, Endeavour]

(Book #ID 8916)

Published by Macmillan, London 1999. 1999.

Hard back black paper covered boards, gilt titles, purple end papers, silk tie. 374 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. As new. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333761578

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The Glass Books of The Dream Eaters + Free Sampler 'Pick me up and take me home'

Dahlquist, G. W.

(Book #ID 58687)

Published by Viking, Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2006 and First Reprinted Edition 2007. London 2007.

First reprinted UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original plain white covers with black embossed illustration of an eye mask to the upper panel and a sea green glassine printed wrapper with an oval hole revealing the eye mask. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 753 printed pages of text, blue silk bookmark, publisher's wrap around band loosely enclosed. Tan age spots to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition glassine dust wrapper with 60 mm tear to the upper front fore edge and 160 mm tear inside the front flap, a little creasing to the upper edges. Complete with 62 page 'Free Sampler' book in card wrap covers in Fine condition. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780670916474

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The Glass Ceiling

Donald, Anabel

(Book #ID 11869)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua marine covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 217 printed pages of text. Third novel featuring Private Investigator Alex Tanner. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333629892

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Tatters' Tale

Day, Norman

(Book #ID 13418)

Allan Wingate Ltd., 12 Beauchamp Place, London First edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back publisher's original brown cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 272 pp. Light tanning to closed page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs and short closed tears to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Daughters of Cain [Signed]

Dexter, Colin [Norman Colin Dexter, OBE (29 September 1930 - 21 March 2017), better known as Colin Dexter, was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Morse series of novels, which were written between 1975 and 1999 and adapted as an ITV television series, Inspector Morse, from 1987 to 2000. His characters have spawned a sequel series, Lewis, and a prequel series, Endeavour]

(Book #ID 14331)

Published by Macmillan London Ltd., Third Impression 1994 [First edition 1994]. 1994.

Hard back bound in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt stamping to spine, blue sky end papers. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 295 pp. ISBN 0333630041. Number sequence to copyright page 3 5 7 9 8 6 4. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page 'For Ivy, So glad you enjoyed old Morse! And every best wish to you for Xmas '94 Colin Dexter.' Without inscription. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with tiny wrinkling of surface of paper to spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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If I Only Had Wings

Daneman, Paul

(Book #ID 14662)

Published by Little, Brown and Company Limited, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 313 pp. ISBN 0316911828. Author's début novel. Light tanning to margins. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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