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	Matador Steen, Marguerite (Book #ID 6217) Published by The Falcon Press, London 1949. 1949. Hard back maroon cloth covers with gilt titles. 416 page novel. Book in Very Good condition. Peter Curl illustrated dust wrapper with 1 mm rubs across spine ends, 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	£9.50 Convert currency

	Beyond the Boundary Stewart, A. C. (Book #ID 6361) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1976. 1976. 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Joanna [1] St Aubin de Terán, Lisa (Book #ID 6869) Published by Virago Press Limited, London First Edition 1990. London 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 260 printed pages of. Fine condition book in near 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 1853811580 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Heart of Danger Seymour, Gerald (Book #ID 6905) Published by HarperCollins, London First edition 1995. 1995. 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	£8.50 Convert currency

	Memories of Midnight Sheldon, Sidney [1918-2007] (Book #ID 6979) Published by Guild Publishing, London 1990. 1990. 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	£5.00 Convert currency

	Daddy Steel, Danielle (Book #ID 6982) Published by The Leisure Circle, London 1989. 1989. 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	£5.00 Convert currency

	Reversals : A Personal Account of Victory Over Dyslexia Simpson, Eileen [Foreword by Dr. Macdonald Critchley and an Epilogue by Marion Welchman] (Book #ID 7773) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd. 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back. 248 pp. Book with a couple of light pencil lines to margins and in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper price clipped and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Storm Blind Sorel-Cameron, James (Book #ID 8232) Published by Sinclair Stevenson, London First edition 1993. First edition hard back sea green covers, silver titles, publishers end papers, 438 pp. Tiny bump to foot of lower panel and the top of the spine. 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Hell at Fuka: A Novel of the Desert War Smith, R. R. (Book #ID 8279) Published by William Kimber, London First edition 1987. 1987. First edition 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Petrel's Path Sinbad [Pseudonym of Aylward Edward Dingle] (Book #ID 49225) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text. One small fox spot to the fore edge, corners sharp and pointed, without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in superb Fine condition period artwork dust wrapper with one 10 mm closed tear to the lower fore edge, not price clipped 9s 6d, spine ends not rubbed. Dust wrapper without any tears or pieces of paper missing and 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	£75.00 Convert currency

	The Hour of the Hyenas [+ Signed Card] Sherwood, John (Book #ID 8669) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted SIGNED by the author personal compliments card from the author's private residence in Charing, Kent 'The shutter of my camera has stuck and I think I have talked us way out of the ordeal in New York! John'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333270479 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Two Weeks in Another Town Shaw, Irwin [Born Irwin Gilbert Shamforoff (February 27, 1913 - May 16, 1984) was an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and short-story author]. (Book #ID 8997) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back floral paper covered boards, scarlet titles and top edge. 414 pp. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with 2 mm surface graze to spine tip and top corners, 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

	Nirvana Highway; A Life History of Nathan Wise Scott, Michael (Book #ID 76756) Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 25 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex First Edition 2003. East Sussex 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 388 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 1857767926 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Town Clerk [Signed] Simmons, John (Book #ID 11305) Published by Charisma, St Paul's Former Methodist Church, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8½" x 6" 200 pp. Author's first novel. SIGNED and dated presentation copy by the author to half title page. Fine in Nr Fine dust wrapper with small chip to foot of upper gutter, 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

	Independence Day Stephenson, David (Book #ID 11329) Published by Iron Press 5 Marden Terrace, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne & Wear First edition 1988. 1988. Publisher's original illustrated laminated card wraps, yellow end papers. Portrait frontispiece. 8vo 8¼" x 5¾" 102 pp. In Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Last Orders [Signed] Swift, Graham (Book #ID 62231) Published by Picador and Imprint of Macmillan Ltd., 25 Eccleston Place, London 1996. London 1996. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 295 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Graham Swift.' 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 0330345591 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Restraint Sonnett, Sherry (Book #ID 11730) Published by Sceptre Books, London First edition 1994. First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, silver stamping to spine. 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	£5.00 Convert currency

	A Ticket to the Carnival Stacey, Barrie [Foreword by Quentin Crisp] (Book #ID 11752) Published by Peacock Publishing Ltd. 486 Chiswick High Road, London First edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 187 pp. Light tanning to page margins. Monochrome photographic plates on glossy paper. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with 2 mm pucker to top of lower panel, 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

	Exploit of Death Shannon, Dell (Book #ID 11860) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1984. First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8" x 5¼" 215 pp. Tiny tear to foot of front end paper. 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	£9.00 Convert currency

	Quinn Scanlon, Noel (Book #ID 11946) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First edition 1973. First edition hard back publisher's original pink cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 7½" x 5" 191 pp. Fine in very Nr. Fine Biro designed 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	At the Sign of the Gilded Shoe Seth-Smith, E. K. [Illustrated by N. Sayer] (Book #ID 12557) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back publisher's original yellow cloth covers, blue stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5" 192 pp. Illustrated by N. Sayer. Sporadic foxing to early and latter pages. Very Good in Nr. Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with a couple of short closed tears to upper panel and spine tips, small chip to foot of upper panel. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Wolf Island [Book Eight] The Demonata [Signed] Shan, Darren (Book #ID 82069) Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2008. London 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal black paper covered boards, red metallic title and author lettering to the spine, black paper end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 223 printed pages of text. Top page edges sun yellowed, light dust marking to the fore and lower page edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper with silver ink 'Darre.. Sh..'. 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 9780007260409 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Small Steps [1] Sachar, Louis (Book #ID 69374) Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 36 Soho Square, London First UK Edition 2006. London 2006. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic covers, white and black title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover, camel end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 257 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition 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 0747580308 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Yacht Hi-Jack [Signed] Stephenson, Ralph (Book #ID 13130) Crescent Books 7 Westhorpe Road, London First edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 171 pp. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. As new. 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

	100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories Sarrantonio, Al and Greenberg, Martin H. (Book #ID 14013) Published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd., 9 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London First Thus Edition 1994. 1994. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original quarter black cloth, black paper covered boards, copper stamping to spine. 8vo 8½" x 6" 496 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. As new. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£23.50 Convert currency

	Revenge Saunders, Kate [Edited by] (Book #ID 14029) Published by Virago Press Ltd., 20-23 Mandela Street, Camden Town, London First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" xii, 263 [pp]. 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

	Wild Animus Book + Three CD Boxed Set Shapero, Rich (Book #ID 69473) Published by Outside Reading San Mateo 2004. San Mateo 2004. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 315 printed pages of text and in Fine condition. Set includes a novel and 3 CD's in original shrink-wrap and unopened box in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0971880107 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Final Run Steele, Tommy (Book #ID 42690) Published by Collins 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0002227096. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Author's first novel. Light dust soiling to the top page edges, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Lumber Room Jumble Stiby, Arthur (Book #ID 14801) Privately Printed and Published First edition 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated laminated covers. 8vo 8½" x 6¼" 94 pp. Published as a limited edition of 100 copies December 1984. Very light fading to spine and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Within the Centre Scott, Hardiman (Book #ID 73552) Published by Sylvan Press 24-25 Museum Street, London First Edition 1946. London 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, faded gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Rubbing to the covers, contents in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Don't be a Nice Girl Scholefield, Alan (Book #ID 15781) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 167 pp ISBN 0333630009. Number sequence to copyright page 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. 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 Cry of the Kite Schiemer, Maarten (Book #ID 15801) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 7 Cork Street, London First Edition 1957. London 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 287 pp. Touch of foxing to fore edge. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tip and upper 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

	An Empty Room [Signed] Stevenson, Talitha (Book #ID 78447) Published by Virago, Time Warner Books UK, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2003. London 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 218 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs and creases along the cover edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Talitha Stevenson.' 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 186049983X Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Shirley Against the World Shann, Renée (Book #ID 16949) Romance Book Club, Charing Cross Road, London 1962. 1962. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼". Light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Nr. Fine period artwork dust wrapper, not price clipped 11s 6d. 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

Matador

Steen, Marguerite

(Book #ID 6217)

Published by The Falcon Press, London 1949. 1949.

Hard back maroon cloth covers with gilt titles. 416 page novel. Book in Very Good condition. Peter Curl illustrated dust wrapper with 1 mm rubs across spine ends, not price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Beyond the Boundary

Stewart, A. C.

(Book #ID 6361)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

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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Joanna [1]

St Aubin de Terán, Lisa

(Book #ID 6869)

Published by Virago Press Limited, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 260 printed pages of. Fine condition book in near 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 1853811580

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The Heart of Danger

Seymour, Gerald

(Book #ID 6905)

Published by HarperCollins, London First edition 1995. 1995.

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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Memories of Midnight

Sheldon, Sidney [1918-2007]

(Book #ID 6979)

Published by Guild Publishing, London 1990. 1990.

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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Daddy

Steel, Danielle

(Book #ID 6982)

Published by The Leisure Circle, London 1989. 1989.

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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Reversals : A Personal Account of Victory Over Dyslexia

Simpson, Eileen [Foreword by Dr. Macdonald Critchley and an Epilogue by Marion Welchman]

(Book #ID 7773)

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

First edition hard back. 248 pp. Book with a couple of light pencil lines to margins and in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper price clipped and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Storm Blind

Sorel-Cameron, James

(Book #ID 8232)

Published by Sinclair Stevenson, London First edition 1993.

First edition hard back sea green covers, silver titles, publishers end papers, 438 pp. Tiny bump to foot of lower panel and the top of the spine. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hell at Fuka: A Novel of the Desert War

Smith, R. R.

(Book #ID 8279)

Published by William Kimber, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition 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 Petrel's Path

Sinbad [Pseudonym of Aylward Edward Dingle]

(Book #ID 49225)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text. One small fox spot to the fore edge, corners sharp and pointed, without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in superb Fine condition period artwork dust wrapper with one 10 mm closed tear to the lower fore edge, not price clipped 9s 6d, spine ends not rubbed. Dust wrapper without any tears or pieces of paper missing and 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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The Hour of the Hyenas [+ Signed Card]

Sherwood, John

(Book #ID 8669)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely inserted SIGNED by the author personal compliments card from the author's private residence in Charing, Kent 'The shutter of my camera has stuck and I think I have talked us way out of the ordeal in New York! John'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333270479

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Two Weeks in Another Town

Shaw, Irwin [Born Irwin Gilbert Shamforoff (February 27, 1913 - May 16, 1984) was an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and short-story author].

(Book #ID 8997)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back floral paper covered boards, scarlet titles and top edge. 414 pp. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with 2 mm surface graze to spine tip and top corners, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nirvana Highway; A Life History of Nathan Wise

Scott, Michael

(Book #ID 76756)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 25 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex First Edition 2003. East Sussex 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 388 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 1857767926

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The Town Clerk [Signed]

Simmons, John

(Book #ID 11305)

Published by Charisma, St Paul's Former Methodist Church, Barnsley, South Yorkshire First edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8½" x 6" 200 pp. Author's first novel. SIGNED and dated presentation copy by the author to half title page. Fine in Nr Fine dust wrapper with small chip to foot of upper gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Independence Day

Stephenson, David

(Book #ID 11329)

Published by Iron Press 5 Marden Terrace, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne & Wear First edition 1988. 1988.

Publisher's original illustrated laminated card wraps, yellow end papers. Portrait frontispiece. 8vo 8¼" x 5¾" 102 pp. In Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Last Orders [Signed]

Swift, Graham

(Book #ID 62231)

Published by Picador and Imprint of Macmillan Ltd., 25 Eccleston Place, London 1996. London 1996.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 295 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Graham Swift.' 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 0330345591

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Restraint

Sonnett, Sherry

(Book #ID 11730)

Published by Sceptre Books, London First edition 1994.

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

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A Ticket to the Carnival

Stacey, Barrie [Foreword by Quentin Crisp]

(Book #ID 11752)

Published by Peacock Publishing Ltd. 486 Chiswick High Road, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 187 pp. Light tanning to page margins. Monochrome photographic plates on glossy paper. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with 2 mm pucker to top of lower panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Exploit of Death

Shannon, Dell

(Book #ID 11860)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1984.

First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8" x 5¼" 215 pp. Tiny tear to foot of front end paper. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Quinn

Scanlon, Noel

(Book #ID 11946)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First edition 1973.

First edition hard back publisher's original pink cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 7½" x 5" 191 pp. Fine in very Nr. Fine Biro designed dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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At the Sign of the Gilded Shoe

Seth-Smith, E. K. [Illustrated by N. Sayer]

(Book #ID 12557)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back publisher's original yellow cloth covers, blue stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5" 192 pp. Illustrated by N. Sayer. Sporadic foxing to early and latter pages. Very Good in Nr. Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with a couple of short closed tears to upper panel and spine tips, small chip to foot of upper panel. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wolf Island [Book Eight] The Demonata [Signed]

Shan, Darren

(Book #ID 82069)

Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2008. London 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal black paper covered boards, red metallic title and author lettering to the spine, black paper end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 223 printed pages of text. Top page edges sun yellowed, light dust marking to the fore and lower page edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper with silver ink 'Darre.. Sh..'. 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 9780007260409

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Small Steps [1]

Sachar, Louis

(Book #ID 69374)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 36 Soho Square, London First UK Edition 2006. London 2006.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic covers, white and black title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover, camel end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 257 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition 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 0747580308

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Yacht Hi-Jack [Signed]

Stephenson, Ralph

(Book #ID 13130)

Crescent Books 7 Westhorpe Road, London First edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 171 pp. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. As new. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories

Sarrantonio, Al and Greenberg, Martin H.

(Book #ID 14013)

Published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd., 9 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London First Thus Edition 1994. 1994.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original quarter black cloth, black paper covered boards, copper stamping to spine. 8vo 8½" x 6" 496 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. As new. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Revenge

Saunders, Kate [Edited by]

(Book #ID 14029)

Published by Virago Press Ltd., 20-23 Mandela Street, Camden Town, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" xii, 263 [pp]. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wild Animus Book + Three CD Boxed Set

Shapero, Rich

(Book #ID 69473)

Published by Outside Reading San Mateo 2004. San Mateo 2004.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [paperback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 315 printed pages of text and in Fine condition. Set includes a novel and 3 CD's in original shrink-wrap and unopened box in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0971880107

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The Final Run

Steele, Tommy

(Book #ID 42690)

Published by Collins 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1983. London 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0002227096. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Author's first novel. Light dust soiling to the top page edges, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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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Lumber Room Jumble

Stiby, Arthur

(Book #ID 14801)

Privately Printed and Published First edition 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated laminated covers. 8vo 8½" x 6¼" 94 pp. Published as a limited edition of 100 copies December 1984. Very light fading to spine and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Within the Centre

Scott, Hardiman

(Book #ID 73552)

Published by Sylvan Press 24-25 Museum Street, London First Edition 1946. London 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, faded gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Rubbing to the covers, contents in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Don't be a Nice Girl

Scholefield, Alan

(Book #ID 15781)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 167 pp ISBN 0333630009. Number sequence to copyright page 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. 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 Cry of the Kite

Schiemer, Maarten

(Book #ID 15801)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 7 Cork Street, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 287 pp. Touch of foxing to fore edge. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tip and upper corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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An Empty Room [Signed]

Stevenson, Talitha

(Book #ID 78447)

Published by Virago, Time Warner Books UK, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2003. London 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 218 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs and creases along the cover edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Talitha Stevenson.' 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 186049983X

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Shirley Against the World

Shann, Renée

(Book #ID 16949)

Romance Book Club, Charing Cross Road, London 1962. 1962.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼". Light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Nr. Fine period artwork dust wrapper, not price clipped 11s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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