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The House of Water Renier, Elizabeth (Book #ID 63905) Published by Hurst & Blackett 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1963. London 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, black and yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 12s 6d, spine colours not faded. 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 |
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Away Laughing on A Fast Camel; Even More Confessions of Georgia Nicolson Rennison, Louise [Georgia Nicolson] (Book #ID 59255) Published by Harpertempest, HarperCollins Publishers, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York First Edition 2004. New York 2004. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple and orange tartan paper covers, bright yellow end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 276 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour illustrated 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 0060589345 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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On The Lemoncurd Trail [Signed] Renwick, Josie M. (Book #ID 61322) Published by New Horizon, Horizon House, 5 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, Sussex First Edition 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green leatherette covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small dent to the rear cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'With best wishes, Josie M. Renwick.' 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 0861169972 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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A Pause for Breath Reveley, Edith (Book #ID 6945) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back green covers with gilt titles. 209 page novel. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with 15 mm closed tear to top rear fore edge, 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 |
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The Butcher Reyes, Alina [Translated by David Watson] (Book #ID 65325) Published by Methuen, 81 Fulham Road, London First UK Edition 1991. London 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, cream title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 70 printed pages of text. Fine 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. ISBN 0412655903 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Baudoin's Moustache Rhoads, J. W. (Book #ID 11422) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 108 pp. Author's first novel. Hint of tanning to page edges. 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 |
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The Syndicate Rhodes, Denys (Book #ID 49231) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 6-7 Clifford Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 275 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in superb Fine condition period artwork dust wrapper with small surface rub to the top front fore edge, spine colours not faded, not price clipped. 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 |
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Christmas; A Celebration Rhodes, John (Book #ID 64225) Published by Faber and Faber, 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1986. London 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 146 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 0571137520 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Servant of the Bones Rice, Anne (Book #ID 111148) Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's full code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains 358 pp. Slight tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £15.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The King's Donkey Richardson, Mary K. (Book #ID 29325) Published by Mayhew-McCrimmon Ltd., Great Wakering, Essex First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition in publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card covers. 6'' x 4¼''. Charming full-page colour illustrations to every page with text opposite. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Empire Volume One | Wounds of Honour Riches, Anthony (Book #ID 111170) Published by Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Author's first novel. Printer's code 1 to the copyright page. Contains 341 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £12.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Unabridged Marilyn : Her Life from A to Z Riese, Randall and Hitchens, Neal (Book #ID 9722) Published by Corgi Books, London 1988. 1988. Laminated illustrated card wraps. 9¾" x 6¾" 578 pp. Photographic illustrations. In 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 |
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Reclining Nude Riess, Claudia (Book #ID 60570) Published by Severn House Publishers Ltd., 4 Brook Street, London First UK Edition 1983. London 1983. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original claret paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 072782029X Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Black Cook's Historian Rigby, Graeme (Book #ID 6154) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1993. 1993. 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 |
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Seeds of Time Rilla, Walter (Book #ID 13234) Published by Neville Spearman 10 Fitzroy Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back publisher's original cerise cloth covers, silver stamping to spine. Thick 8vo 8" x 5½" 501 pp. Three small letters and crop to front end paper, top edge dusty. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to spine tip, lower panel with light shelf rubbing, maroon spine not faded. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Parrot's Perch [Original French Title: Le perchoir du perroquet] Rio, Michel [Jacket Illustration by Kathy Miller] (Book #ID 99435) Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 33 Welbeck Street, London First English Edition 1985. 1985. First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 88 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0460046691 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Sheltered Flame Ritchie, Claire (Book #ID 52006) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition January 1949. London 1949. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 203 [ii] printed pages of text. Ink ownership marking to the front paste down, small worn rubbed patches to the spine and 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 |
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The Third Party Ritchie, Harry (Book #ID 78770) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 2006. London 2006. 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 268 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 0340827122 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Fair Wind to Java Roark, Garland [Jacket Design by Peter Rudland] (Book #ID 62962) Published by Falcon Press (London) Limited, 6 & 7 Crown Passage, Pall Mall, London First UK Edition 1950. London 1950. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 370 printed pages of text. A little wear to the foot of the spine and lower corners, a few tan age spots to the end papers and fore edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with shallow nicks to the top of the spine and corners, 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 |
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The Voyeur (Le Voyeur) Robbe-Grillet, Alain [Alain Robbe-Grillet (18 August 1922 - 18 February 2008) was a French writer and filmmaker. He was one of the figures most associated with the Nouveau Roman trend of the 1960s, along with Nathalie Sarraute, Michel Butor and Claude Simon]. Translated from the French by Richard Howard (Book #ID 113401) Published by John Calder Ltd., 17 Sackville Street, London First Edition Thus 1959. 1959. First edition thus in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 219 pp. Tanning to the text block edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Liberation Road; A Novel of World War II and the Red Ball Express Robbins, David L. (Book #ID 53923) Published by The Orion Publishing Group, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2005. London 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 075287232X. Contains 445 printed pages of text with monochrome double page map to the front of the half-title page. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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 |
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Leaves of Life [Signed] Robbins, H. N. (Book #ID 7963) Published by Watts & Co., London First Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back. 8vo, 80 pp. Pale blue cloth covers with green and gilt title block. Presentation Copy from the author ' To H. N. H. Bransom from the author with his kindest regards, May 1953'. Slight rubs to corners. 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 |
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Goodbye Janette Robbins, Harold (Book #ID 942) Published by New English Library, London First edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs across top of upper panel, 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 |
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The Piranhas Robbins, Harold (Book #ID 946) Published by New English Library, London First edition 1991. 1991. 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 |
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The Lonely Lady [Signed] Robbins, Harold (Book #ID 47709) Published by New English Library Ltd., Barnard's Inn, Holborn, London First UK Edition 1976. London 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green and maroon paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel, lime green end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. ISBN 450029506. Contains 448 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the margins. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small crinkle of the paper to the foot of the spine, small crease lines to the upper corners, not price clipped, spine colour not faded. From the private library of Jean Kathleen Rook [1931-1991] Journalist and 'First Lady of Fleet Street'. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to Jean Rook 'For Jean Rook, With appreciation for your kind reception. Good wishes Harold Robbins, London 12th April 1977.' 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 |
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The Va Dinci Cod Roberts, A. R. R. R. [Writing as Don Brine] Adam Roberts (Book #ID 42058) Published by Victor Gollancz, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2005. London 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 6½'' x 4½'' 180, vi [pp]. ISBN 0575077190. Monochrome illustrations to the rear. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. 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 |
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A Terrace in the Sun Roberts, Cecil (Book #ID 13896) The Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London This edition circa 1950. 1950. Hard back bound in publisher's original cloth covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" Corners sharp and pointed. Fine in Very Good different period artwork dust wrapper to first edition with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Remarkable Young Man Roberts, Cecil (Book #ID 13929) The Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London This edition circa 1950. 1950. Hard back bound in publisher's original cloth covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" Corners sharp and pointed, light tanning to page margins. Very Good in Nr. Fine different period artwork dust wrapper to first edition with short closed tear to foot 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 |
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With Night We Banish Sorrow Roberts, Dorothy James (Book #ID 58057) Published by Jarrolds Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 188 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper, unused and in virtually new condition. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Beloved Rascals Roberts, Irene (Book #ID 33017) Published by John Gresham Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1962. London 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade cloth covers, dull gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 160 pp. Front end paper missing, foxing to the end paper and page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Dark Knight; A Peter Gayleigh Story Robertson, Colin (Book #ID 32995) Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1946. London 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 223 pp. Free from foxing, corners sharp and pointed and in Fine condition, spine not faded, super condition copy, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Land of Lost Content [Signed] Robertson, Denise [William Price Turner (1927-1998) was a poet, critic and editor who spent much of his life in Glasgow or Yorkshire]. (Book #ID 8700) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back black covers, silver titles. 167 pp. Author's first novel. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to William Price Turner, author of Soldon's Women. Accompanied by colour photograph of the author with Bill Turner. Light tanning to closed page edges. 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 |
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A Year of Winter [Signed] + Colour Photograph of the Author Robertson, Denise [William Price Turner (1927-1998) was a poet, critic and editor who spent much of his life in Glasgow or Yorkshire]. (Book #ID 8701) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back black covers, silver titles. 202 pp. Author's second novel. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to William Price Turner, author of Soldon's Women. Accompanied by colour photograph of the author. Light tanning to closed page edges. Nr. Fine in Fine panoramic 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 |
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The Anxious Heart [Signed] + Colour Photograph of the Author Robertson, Denise [William Price Turner (1927-1998) was a poet, critic and editor who spent much of his life in Glasgow or Yorkshire]. (Book #ID 8702) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1992. 1992. First edition hard back navy covers, silver titles. 318 pp. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to William Price Turner, author of Solden's Women. Light tanning to closed page edges. Nr. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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