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	An Ebbing Tide Labistour, Patricia (Book #ID 80094) Published by Marine Arts Publications, Seascape, King Street, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire First Edition 2006. North Yorkshire 2006. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 206 printed pages of text. Light rubs to the cover edges, corners and spine ends, dust marking to the closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951618490 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Aerie [Book Four of The Dragon Jousters] Lackey, Mercedes R. [Jacket Art by Jody A. Lee] (Book #ID 60757) Published by Daw Books, Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York 2006. New York 2006. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 291 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the lower spine tips. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic art work dust wrapper. 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 9780756403911 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Shadow of the Wall Laird, Christa (Book #ID 18409) Published by Julia MacRae Books, 87 Vauxhall Walk, London First edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 134 pp ISBN 0862033721. Julia MacRae Books slip to front end paper stating 'Rights Sold to USA, Germany, Holland.' Near 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

	No Ordinary Seaman Lake, James (Book #ID 65369) Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 30 Museum Street, London Second Impression 1957. London 1957. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 223 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, ghosting to the end papers, front hinge a little loose, foxing to the edges. Good condition book in Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends, gutters and corners with related creasing, not price clipped 12s 6d. 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Leffert's Disease Lake, Peter A. (Book #ID 11213) Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 44 Hill Street, London First edition 1977. First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 214 pp. Light tanning to page margins. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with 5 mm closed nick to spine tip, 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

	As Shadows Haunting [Signed] Lampitt, Dinah (Book #ID 80224) Published by New English Library a Division of Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., Mill Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent First Edition 1993. London 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 371 printed pages of text. Spotting to the top page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Patricia and Ken, Whose support throughout so many years has truly enhanced my career. Love as ever, Dinah, Publication Day, 4th June, 1993.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0450533816 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	To Sleep No More [Signed] Lampitt, Dinah [Cover Illustration by Melvyn Warren-Smith] (Book #ID 71672) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1987. London 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 451 printed pages of text. Lower edges scuffed. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition art work dust wrapper with a little wear to the upper edges and corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Ykke [?] I hope, I believe, you will enjoy this book! Every good wish, Dinah Lampitt. Publication Day, 22nd June, 1987'. 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 071812619X Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Drayneflete Revealed Lancaster, Osbert [1908-1986] (Book #ID 2922) Published by John Murray, London First edition 1949. 1949. First edition hard back. Wonderfully illustrated by the author. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with 1" loss to spine base extending on to the front panel by 11/2". Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	All Our Tomorrows Lancaster, Vicky (Book #ID 48836) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1958. London 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text. Ex Allied Libraries stock with small stamp to the front paste down, front free end paper missing, brown tape shadow lines to the end papers where the dust wrapper has been protected in brown paper, now removed. Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Fragrant Harbour [Signed] Lanchester, John (Book #ID 96148) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, cream title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains [xii] 299 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Lanchester'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571201768 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Cactus Grove Landa, Michel (Book #ID 1957) Published by Longmans, Green and Co., London First edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with slight shelf rub to spine, small spots to top of inside flaps, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.50 Convert currency

	London Goes to Heaven Lane, Jane (Book #ID 114578) Published by Andrew Dakers Limited, Spring Place London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 343 pp. Dusty page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the corners and edges, 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

	London Goes to Heaven [1] Lane, Jane (Book #ID 52175) Published by Andrew Dakers Limited, Spring Place London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 343 printed pages of text. Foxing to the page edges, pencil ownership marking to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with one small chip to the head of the spine, shallow rubs to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	London Goes to Heaven Lane, Jane (Book #ID 62522) Published by Andrew Dakers Limited, Spring Place London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 343 printed pages of text. Dusty page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light dust soiling to the white paper, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Stranger at the Gate Lang, Frances (Book #ID 115095) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1975. 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 173 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light surface rubbing to the tips, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Marrying Month Lang, Frances [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Edwin Phillips] (Book #ID 113860) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 pp. Age tanning to the text block, front free end paper absent. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 12s 6d \| over priced with 'First Cheap Edition ticket \| 9/6'. 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	£75.00 Convert currency

	Love Without Honour Lang, Marion (Book #ID 22399) Howard Baker, London First edition 1969. 1969. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 130 page ISBN 093008104. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 16/-. 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	£9.00 Convert currency

	Her Giant Octopus Moment Langdale, Kay (Book #ID 73565) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 2012. London 2012. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 309 printed pages of text. 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 9781444736090 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Think Tank [On which 'The Prisoner' TV Series is closely based] Langley, Roger (Book #ID 74189) Published by Escape, 2 Lindisfarne Close, Ipswich First Edition 1984. 1984. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 123 printed pages of text with monochrome and photographs from the Television Series of 'The Prisoner' throughout, typed 'Six of One' newsletter from the Author loosely enclosed. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	H. M. S. Marathon Langsford, A. E. (Book #ID 79694) Published by Barrie & Jenkins Ltd., 289 Westbourne Grove, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 240 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges and margins, light marking to the lower and top page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs and minimal creases, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712620036 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Road Awaits Lanham, Peter (Book #ID 925) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1955. 1955. 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	£9.50 Convert currency

	The Fifth Horseman Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre (Book #ID 7343) Published by Granada, London 1980 reprinted edition. 1980. Hard back binding in publisher's original black 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	£7.50 Convert currency

	The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest Larsson, Stieg [Translated from the Swedish by Reg Keeland] (Book #ID 74666) Published by MacLehose Press, Quercus, 21 Bloomsbury Square, London First Edition 2009. London 2009. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, green end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 599 printed pages of text. Minimal marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases, 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 9781906694166 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Vet In A Village [A Sequel to Vet In A Storm] Lasgarn, Hugh (Book #ID 82030) Published by Souvenir Press Ltd., 43 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 218 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0285628755 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	East Is East Lathen, Emma (Book #ID 99737) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 255 printed pages of text. Crease across the upper front corner. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with surface rubs to the upper and lower front corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575051736 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Vanished With The Rose Laura [Jacket Design by Douglas Hall] (Book #ID 61927) Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1964. London 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral paper covers, black and white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. A little sun fading to the top of the spine, tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine and to the top of the panels, wear to the front fore edge, top of the spine and upper corners, 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Canaletto and the Case of Westminster Bridge Laurence, Janet (Book #ID 78746) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1997. London 1997. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 393 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to the lower rear gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333654900 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Caroline Cherie and Juan [L'Espagne et Juan] Laurent, Cécil Saint [Translated from the French by Joyce Murchie] (Book #ID 20463) Arthur Barker Limited, 20 New Bond Street, London First edition 1961. 1961. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 331 pp. Fine in near Fine Bysouth illustrated dust wrapper with 12 mm closed tear to top of upper panel, not price clipped, 18s, spine not faded, paper crisp and clean. 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	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Bond of Green Withy Lawrence, Berta (Book #ID 92936) Published by T. Werner Laurie Limited, 1 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, oxidized gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 285 printed pages of text. Sun faded and oxidized spine, foxing to the end papers and edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Nightingale In The Branches Lawrence, Berta (Book #ID 73673) Published by T. Werner Laurie Limited, 1 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1955. London 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 245 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers, light ghosting to the free end papers, very light foxing to the closed fore edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition art work 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Master Sawbones Lawrence, Jacqueline (Book #ID 31437) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 287 pp ISBN 0091337801. Erased pencil price to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition panoramic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Spectator Annual: A Feast of Wit and Good Writing, Featuring Jeffrey Bernard, P. D. James, John Osborne, Auberon Waugh and Others. Lawson, Dominic [Foreword by Keith Waterhouse] Jeffrey Bernard, P. D. James, John Osborne, Auberon Waugh and Others. (Book #ID 14115) Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1992. 1992. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" x, 262 [pp]. Fine in Nr. price clipped Fine dust wrapper. 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

	A Man in the Wheatfield Laxalt, Robert (Book #ID 1958) Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London, First Edition 1965. 1965. 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

	Hayseed [Signed] Layberry, L G. J. [Jacket design by James Morrison] (Book #ID 55137) Published by Midas Books, 12 Dene Way, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent First Edition 1980. Kent 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 085936240X. Contains 166 printed pages of text. Fine condition book, in Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'With best wishes to Roderick from L. G. J. Layberry, July 7th 1990'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

An Ebbing Tide

Labistour, Patricia

(Book #ID 80094)

Published by Marine Arts Publications, Seascape, King Street, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire First Edition 2006. North Yorkshire 2006.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 206 printed pages of text. Light rubs to the cover edges, corners and spine ends, dust marking to the closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951618490

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Aerie [Book Four of The Dragon Jousters]

Lackey, Mercedes R. [Jacket Art by Jody A. Lee]

(Book #ID 60757)

Published by Daw Books, Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York 2006. New York 2006.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 291 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the lower spine tips. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic art work dust wrapper. 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 9780756403911

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Shadow of the Wall

Laird, Christa

(Book #ID 18409)

Published by Julia MacRae Books, 87 Vauxhall Walk, London First edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 134 pp ISBN 0862033721. Julia MacRae Books slip to front end paper stating 'Rights Sold to USA, Germany, Holland.' Near 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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No Ordinary Seaman

Lake, James

(Book #ID 65369)

Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 30 Museum Street, London Second Impression 1957. London 1957.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 223 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, ghosting to the end papers, front hinge a little loose, foxing to the edges. Good condition book in Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends, gutters and corners with related creasing, not price clipped 12s 6d. 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.

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Leffert's Disease

Lake, Peter A.

(Book #ID 11213)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 44 Hill Street, London First edition 1977.

First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 214 pp. Light tanning to page margins. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with 5 mm closed nick to spine tip, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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As Shadows Haunting [Signed]

Lampitt, Dinah

(Book #ID 80224)

Published by New English Library a Division of Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., Mill Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent First Edition 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 371 printed pages of text. Spotting to the top page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Patricia and Ken, Whose support throughout so many years has truly enhanced my career. Love as ever, Dinah, Publication Day, 4th June, 1993.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0450533816

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To Sleep No More [Signed]

Lampitt, Dinah [Cover Illustration by Melvyn Warren-Smith]

(Book #ID 71672)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1987. London 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 451 printed pages of text. Lower edges scuffed. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition art work dust wrapper with a little wear to the upper edges and corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Ykke [?] I hope, I believe, you will enjoy this book! Every good wish, Dinah Lampitt. Publication Day, 22nd June, 1987'. 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 071812619X

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Drayneflete Revealed

Lancaster, Osbert [1908-1986]

(Book #ID 2922)

Published by John Murray, London First edition 1949. 1949.

First edition hard back. Wonderfully illustrated by the author. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with 1" loss to spine base extending on to the front panel by 11/2". Member of the P.B.F.A.

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All Our Tomorrows

Lancaster, Vicky

(Book #ID 48836)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text. Ex Allied Libraries stock with small stamp to the front paste down, front free end paper missing, brown tape shadow lines to the end papers where the dust wrapper has been protected in brown paper, now removed. Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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Fragrant Harbour [Signed]

Lanchester, John

(Book #ID 96148)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, cream title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains [xii] 299 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Lanchester'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571201768

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The Cactus Grove

Landa, Michel

(Book #ID 1957)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co., London First edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with slight shelf rub to spine, small spots to top of inside flaps, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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London Goes to Heaven

Lane, Jane

(Book #ID 114578)

Published by Andrew Dakers Limited, Spring Place London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 343 pp. Dusty page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the corners and edges, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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London Goes to Heaven [1]

Lane, Jane

(Book #ID 52175)

Published by Andrew Dakers Limited, Spring Place London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 343 printed pages of text. Foxing to the page edges, pencil ownership marking to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with one small chip to the head of the spine, shallow rubs to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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London Goes to Heaven

Lane, Jane

(Book #ID 62522)

Published by Andrew Dakers Limited, Spring Place London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 343 printed pages of text. Dusty page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light dust soiling to the white paper, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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Stranger at the Gate

Lang, Frances

(Book #ID 115095)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 173 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light surface rubbing to the tips, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Marrying Month

Lang, Frances [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Edwin Phillips]

(Book #ID 113860)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 pp. Age tanning to the text block, front free end paper absent. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 12s 6d | over priced with 'First Cheap Edition ticket | 9/6'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Love Without Honour

Lang, Marion

(Book #ID 22399)

Howard Baker, London First edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 130 page ISBN 093008104. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 16/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Her Giant Octopus Moment

Langdale, Kay

(Book #ID 73565)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 2012. London 2012.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 309 printed pages of text. 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 9781444736090

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Think Tank [On which 'The Prisoner' TV Series is closely based]

Langley, Roger

(Book #ID 74189)

Published by Escape, 2 Lindisfarne Close, Ipswich First Edition 1984. 1984.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 123 printed pages of text with monochrome and photographs from the Television Series of 'The Prisoner' throughout, typed 'Six of One' newsletter from the Author loosely enclosed. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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H. M. S. Marathon

Langsford, A. E.

(Book #ID 79694)

Published by Barrie & Jenkins Ltd., 289 Westbourne Grove, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 240 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges and margins, light marking to the lower and top page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs and minimal creases, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712620036

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The Road Awaits

Lanham, Peter

(Book #ID 925)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1955. 1955.

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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The Fifth Horseman

Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

(Book #ID 7343)

Published by Granada, London 1980 reprinted edition. 1980.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black 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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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest

Larsson, Stieg [Translated from the Swedish by Reg Keeland]

(Book #ID 74666)

Published by MacLehose Press, Quercus, 21 Bloomsbury Square, London First Edition 2009. London 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, green end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 599 printed pages of text. Minimal marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases, 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 9781906694166

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Vet In A Village [A Sequel to Vet In A Storm]

Lasgarn, Hugh

(Book #ID 82030)

Published by Souvenir Press Ltd., 43 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 218 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0285628755

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East Is East

Lathen, Emma

(Book #ID 99737)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 255 printed pages of text. Crease across the upper front corner. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with surface rubs to the upper and lower front corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575051736

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Vanished With The Rose

Laura [Jacket Design by Douglas Hall]

(Book #ID 61927)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1964. London 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral paper covers, black and white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. A little sun fading to the top of the spine, tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine and to the top of the panels, wear to the front fore edge, top of the spine and upper corners, 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.

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Canaletto and the Case of Westminster Bridge

Laurence, Janet

(Book #ID 78746)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1997. London 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 393 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to the lower rear gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333654900

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Caroline Cherie and Juan [L'Espagne et Juan]

Laurent, Cécil Saint [Translated from the French by Joyce Murchie]

(Book #ID 20463)

Arthur Barker Limited, 20 New Bond Street, London First edition 1961. 1961.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 331 pp. Fine in near Fine Bysouth illustrated dust wrapper with 12 mm closed tear to top of upper panel, not price clipped, 18s, spine not faded, paper crisp and clean. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Bond of Green Withy

Lawrence, Berta

(Book #ID 92936)

Published by T. Werner Laurie Limited, 1 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, oxidized gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 285 printed pages of text. Sun faded and oxidized spine, foxing to the end papers and edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Nightingale In The Branches

Lawrence, Berta

(Book #ID 73673)

Published by T. Werner Laurie Limited, 1 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 245 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers, light ghosting to the free end papers, very light foxing to the closed fore edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition art work 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.

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Master Sawbones

Lawrence, Jacqueline

(Book #ID 31437)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 287 pp ISBN 0091337801. Erased pencil price to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition panoramic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Spectator Annual: A Feast of Wit and Good Writing, Featuring Jeffrey Bernard, P. D. James, John Osborne, Auberon Waugh and Others.

Lawson, Dominic [Foreword by Keith Waterhouse] Jeffrey Bernard, P. D. James, John Osborne, Auberon Waugh and Others.

(Book #ID 14115)

Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" x, 262 [pp]. Fine in Nr. price clipped Fine dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Man in the Wheatfield

Laxalt, Robert

(Book #ID 1958)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London, First Edition 1965. 1965.

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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Hayseed [Signed]

Layberry, L G. J. [Jacket design by James Morrison]

(Book #ID 55137)

Published by Midas Books, 12 Dene Way, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent First Edition 1980. Kent 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 085936240X. Contains 166 printed pages of text. Fine condition book, in Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'With best wishes to Roderick from L. G. J. Layberry, July 7th 1990'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects 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.

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