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	Who are the Violets Now? [1] Waugh, Auberon (Book #ID 627) Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, London First edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 253 pp. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with slight lifting of laminate to upper gutter, small bumps to spine tips, not price clipped 21s. 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

	Star of Ill Omen Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977] (Book #ID 632) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1952. 1952. First edition hard back. Front end paper clipped. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small chips to corners of spine tip and upper corner, not price clipped. Brodart protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Prisoner in the Mask [1] Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977] (Book #ID 634) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back ex-library binding, no library stamps or marks. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper, not price clipped 15s. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Rape of Venice Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977] (Book #ID 635) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper illustrations. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 446 pp. Foxing to the fore edge. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 15s. 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Dangerous Inheritance [1] Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977] (Book #ID 637) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 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	£14.00 Convert currency

	America with Love Winsor, Kathleen (Book #ID 965) Published by Peter Davies, London First edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back. Tape residue to front end paper. Book in Very Good condition. Fine 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 Heart of the Country Weldon, Fay [Fay Weldon (born Franklin Birkinshaw; 22 September 1931 - 4 January 2023) was an English author, essayist and playwright]. (Book #ID 1427) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway 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

	Leader of the Band Weldon, Fay [Fay Weldon (born Franklin Birkinshaw; 22 September 1931 - 4 January 2023) was an English author, essayist and playwright]. (Book #ID 1428) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 196 pp ISBN 0340426667. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper 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	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Middle Age of Mrs Eliot Wilson, Angus [1913-1991] (Book #ID 1439) Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London, First Edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back publisher's original cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. Near Fine in Near 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

	Plough the Sea Wilder, Robert (Book #ID 1740) Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962. 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

	The Red Carpet Wickenden, Dan (Book #ID 1989) Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1953. 1953. 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

	Ahmed, Prince of Ashira Wildsmith, Alan (Book #ID 2209) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First edition 1969. 1969. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in near Fine dust wrapper with slight age darkening to the spine, 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

	The Edge of Sleep Wiltse, David (Book #ID 2210) Published by Heinemann, London First edition 1994. 1994. 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Hurricane Season Winnett, Ralph (Book #ID 2211) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Damp stain to the bottom of the boards with tide marks to the end papers. Good in Good dust wrapper with chips to spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 15/-. 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Music Sleeping Wykes, Alan (Book #ID 2213) Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd. 3 Henrietta Street, London First edition 1948. 1948. 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	£20.00 Convert currency

	Grand National Welcome, John [pen name of John Brennan] (Book #ID 2567) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd, 90 Great Russell Street, London First edition 1976. 1976. 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Julien Ware Wilson, Guthrie (Book #ID 2611) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First edition 1952. 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with light rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£18.00 Convert currency

	A Light to Shine Withers, Robert (Book #ID 2856) Published by Victory Press Ltd., Eastbourne, Sussex First edition 1958. 1958. 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	£8.50 Convert currency

	Wild Oats Wild, R. L. (Book #ID 3213) Published by William Blackwood & Sons First edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 242 pp. Light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with light rubbing 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Hammerstrike Winward, Walter [Jacket design by Jim Wire] (Book #ID 57098) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1978. London 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 278 printed pages of text with map of Solway Firth and plan of the camp before the Author's Note. A little wear to the spine ends and edges, slight foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 7 mm nick to the upper rear gutter, shallow rubs to the edges, 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

	East of Wimbledon Williams, Nigel (Book #ID 3874) Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 3 Queen Square London First Edition 1999. London 1999. 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	£14.00 Convert currency

	The Side of the Angels [1] Wilson, John Rowan (Book #ID 4119) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1968. London 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 351 printed pages of text. In Very Good 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

	Matters of Concern Wade Baron, Stanley (Book #ID 52501) Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London First Edition 1958. London 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition period artwork dust wrapper with small grazes to the head of the spine, not price clipped 16s. 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	£22.50 Convert currency

	No Number is Greater Than One Weiss, David (Book #ID 5632) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1972. 1972. First edition hard back burgundy covers and page tops with gilt titles to spine. 276 pp. P.& O. ex libris sticker to free front end paper, tape shadows to paste downs. Book in Very Good condition. Tony Geddes designed dust wrapper without tears or chips, 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	£7.50 Convert currency

	The Captain's Death Bed and other Essays Woolf, Virginia [1882-1941] Edited and Introduction by Leonard Woolf (Book #ID 6134) Published by The Hogarth Press Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1950. 1950. First edition hard back. 8vo Contains 224 pages. Twenty-six previously uncollected essays. Light discoloration to top front panel, internally clean without any foxing, corners sharp and pointed. Vanessa Bell designed dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to top front panel, 20 mm closed tear to head of spine edge, 5 mm chips to the spine ends, paper to the spine age darkened with small damp lines, not price clipped 10s 6d and in near Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£95.00 Convert currency

	Tidings Wharton, William (Book #ID 6169) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1988. 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	£9.50 Convert currency

	Trial by Sasswood Warner, Esther (Book #ID 6203) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd, London 3rd impression 1956. 1956. Hard back. 254 pp. Name to free front end paper dated 1956. Book in Very Good clean and tidy condition. Dust wrapper with 1 mm nicks to spine ends, small rub to top front corner, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Gardens of Delight Watson, Ian (Book #ID 6236) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd. 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back. 176 pp author's first fantasy novel. Book with small finger mark to lower page edge and in Nr. Fine condition. 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	£20.00 Convert currency

	That Ghost I Saw: Some excursions into the supernatural Walker, Danton (Book #ID 6279) Published by Dennis Dobson Limited, 80 Kensington Church Street, London First edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back black covers with gilt titles. 223 pp. Book in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with light shelf rubs to rear panel, 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

	The Converts Warner, Rex (Book #ID 6286) Published by The Bodley Head, London First edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back scarlet covers with gilt titles to spine. 263 page novel of Early Christianity. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with two closed nicks to top front panel, spine slightly tanned, 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Prisoner in the Mask Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977] (Book #ID 6298) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back matching illustrated covers. 383 pp novel. Illustrations to end papers. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with 1 mm surface nick to top upper corner, 1 mm closed nicks 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	£18.00 Convert currency

	The Sultan's Daughter [1] Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977] (Book #ID 6302) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First edition 1963. 1963. First edition hard back. 511 page novel. Maps to end papers. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with 5 mm closed nicks to spine head, 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	£14.00 Convert currency

	Bill for the Use of a Body Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977] (Book #ID 6303) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964. First edition hard back 222 page novel. Book with small damp stain to top of rear panel and in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with duplicate damp mark, without any tears or chips, 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Dangerous Inheritance Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977] (Book #ID 6305) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back 349 page novel. Maps to end papers. Book with small indigo booksellers stamp to free front end paper and in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper with 5 mm closed tear to foot of front panel, 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	£9.50 Convert currency

Who are the Violets Now? [1]

Waugh, Auberon

(Book #ID 627)

Published by Chapman and Hall Ltd., 11 Henrietta Street, London First edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 253 pp. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with slight lifting of laminate to upper gutter, small bumps to spine tips, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Star of Ill Omen

Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977]

(Book #ID 632)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1952. 1952.

First edition hard back. Front end paper clipped. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small chips to corners of spine tip and upper corner, not price clipped. Brodart protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Prisoner in the Mask [1]

Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977]

(Book #ID 634)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back ex-library binding, no library stamps or marks. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper, not price clipped 15s. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Rape of Venice

Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977]

(Book #ID 635)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, end paper illustrations. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 446 pp. Foxing to the fore edge. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dangerous Inheritance [1]

Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977]

(Book #ID 637)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 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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America with Love

Winsor, Kathleen

(Book #ID 965)

Published by Peter Davies, London First edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back. Tape residue to front end paper. Book in Very Good condition. Fine dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Heart of the Country

Weldon, Fay [Fay Weldon (born Franklin Birkinshaw; 22 September 1931 - 4 January 2023) was an English author, essayist and playwright].

(Book #ID 1427)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway 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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Leader of the Band

Weldon, Fay [Fay Weldon (born Franklin Birkinshaw; 22 September 1931 - 4 January 2023) was an English author, essayist and playwright].

(Book #ID 1428)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 196 pp ISBN 0340426667. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper 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 Middle Age of Mrs Eliot

Wilson, Angus [1913-1991]

(Book #ID 1439)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London, First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back publisher's original cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. Near Fine in Near Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Plough the Sea

Wilder, Robert

(Book #ID 1740)

Published by W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 43 Essex Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

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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The Red Carpet

Wickenden, Dan

(Book #ID 1989)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1953. 1953.

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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Ahmed, Prince of Ashira

Wildsmith, Alan

(Book #ID 2209)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First edition 1969. 1969.

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

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The Edge of Sleep

Wiltse, David

(Book #ID 2210)

Published by Heinemann, London First edition 1994. 1994.

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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Hurricane Season

Winnett, Ralph

(Book #ID 2211)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Damp stain to the bottom of the boards with tide marks to the end papers. Good in Good dust wrapper with chips to spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 15/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Music Sleeping

Wykes, Alan

(Book #ID 2213)

Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd. 3 Henrietta Street, London First edition 1948. 1948.

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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Grand National

Welcome, John [pen name of John Brennan]

(Book #ID 2567)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd, 90 Great Russell Street, London First edition 1976. 1976.

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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Julien Ware

Wilson, Guthrie

(Book #ID 2611)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First edition 1952. 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with light rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection.

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A Light to Shine

Withers, Robert

(Book #ID 2856)

Published by Victory Press Ltd., Eastbourne, Sussex First edition 1958. 1958.

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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Wild Oats

Wild, R. L.

(Book #ID 3213)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons First edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 242 pp. Light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with light rubbing 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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Hammerstrike

Winward, Walter [Jacket design by Jim Wire]

(Book #ID 57098)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1978. London 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 278 printed pages of text with map of Solway Firth and plan of the camp before the Author's Note. A little wear to the spine ends and edges, slight foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 7 mm nick to the upper rear gutter, shallow rubs to the edges, 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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East of Wimbledon

Williams, Nigel

(Book #ID 3874)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 3 Queen Square London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

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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The Side of the Angels [1]

Wilson, John Rowan

(Book #ID 4119)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 351 printed pages of text. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Matters of Concern

Wade Baron, Stanley

(Book #ID 52501)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London First Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition period artwork dust wrapper with small grazes to the head of the spine, not price clipped 16s. 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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No Number is Greater Than One

Weiss, David

(Book #ID 5632)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back burgundy covers and page tops with gilt titles to spine. 276 pp. P.& O. ex libris sticker to free front end paper, tape shadows to paste downs. Book in Very Good condition. Tony Geddes designed dust wrapper without tears or chips, not price clipped and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Captain's Death Bed and other Essays

Woolf, Virginia [1882-1941] Edited and Introduction by Leonard Woolf

(Book #ID 6134)

Published by The Hogarth Press Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back. 8vo Contains 224 pages. Twenty-six previously uncollected essays. Light discoloration to top front panel, internally clean without any foxing, corners sharp and pointed. Vanessa Bell designed dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to top front panel, 20 mm closed tear to head of spine edge, 5 mm chips to the spine ends, paper to the spine age darkened with small damp lines, not price clipped 10s 6d and in near Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tidings

Wharton, William

(Book #ID 6169)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1988.

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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Trial by Sasswood

Warner, Esther

(Book #ID 6203)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd, London 3rd impression 1956. 1956.

Hard back. 254 pp. Name to free front end paper dated 1956. Book in Very Good clean and tidy condition. Dust wrapper with 1 mm nicks to spine ends, small rub to top front corner, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Gardens of Delight

Watson, Ian

(Book #ID 6236)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd. 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back. 176 pp author's first fantasy novel. Book with small finger mark to lower page edge and in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper not price clipped and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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That Ghost I Saw: Some excursions into the supernatural

Walker, Danton

(Book #ID 6279)

Published by Dennis Dobson Limited, 80 Kensington Church Street, London First edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back black covers with gilt titles. 223 pp. Book in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with light shelf rubs to rear panel, price clipped and in Very Good+ condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Converts

Warner, Rex

(Book #ID 6286)

Published by The Bodley Head, London First edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back scarlet covers with gilt titles to spine. 263 page novel of Early Christianity. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with two closed nicks to top front panel, spine slightly tanned, not price clipped and in Very Good+ condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Prisoner in the Mask

Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977]

(Book #ID 6298)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back matching illustrated covers. 383 pp novel. Illustrations to end papers. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with 1 mm surface nick to top upper corner, 1 mm closed nicks to spine tip, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Sultan's Daughter [1]

Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977]

(Book #ID 6302)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First edition 1963. 1963.

First edition hard back. 511 page novel. Maps to end papers. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with 5 mm closed nicks to spine head, price clipped and in Very Good+ condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bill for the Use of a Body

Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977]

(Book #ID 6303)

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

First edition hard back 222 page novel. Book with small damp stain to top of rear panel and in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with duplicate damp mark, without any tears or chips, not price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dangerous Inheritance

Wheatley, Dennis [1897-1977]

(Book #ID 6305)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back 349 page novel. Maps to end papers. Book with small indigo booksellers stamp to free front end paper and in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper with 5 mm closed tear to foot of front panel, price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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