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	Falls the Shadow [Signed] Ross, Regina [May Mackintosh] Jacket Design by Paul Bacon (Book #ID 98938) Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 11 St John's Hill, London First UK Edition 1974. 1974. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, orange title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 250 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'For Darling Rose, with the love of the writer, May Mackintosh (Regina Ross).' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0213164930 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	The Big Waves Ross-MacDonald, Malcolm (John) [born February 29, 1932 - Also writes under the names Malcolm MacDonald, Malcolm Ross, M. R. O'Donnell] (Book #ID 105684) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1962. 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered in silver and black, silver back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Author's first book. Contains 253 pp. Ink initial to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing of the paper across the spine ends, not price clipped, 16s. 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	£95.00 Convert currency

	Tetrasomy Two Rossiter, Oscar (Book #ID 5618) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1975. 1975. First edition hard back black covers with silver titles to spine. 186 pp. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to rear panel, 1 mm rubs to spine ends, 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	£8.50 Convert currency

	August Rossner, Judith [1935-2005] (Book #ID 7043) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back pale orange covers with gilt titles. 376 pp novel. Book with small crease line to rear paste down and in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper with tears or chips, not priced and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	The Return of Hyman Kaplan Rosten, Leo [Leonard Q. Ross] (Book #ID 53544) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Published 1959 Second Impression before Publication 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 199 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with darkening down the spine and small rubs to the corners and spine tips, not price clipped 12/6. 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Blood Ties [Crime Club] Roudybush, Alexandra (Book #ID 60769) Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York First Edition 1981. New York 1981. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 170 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with crease lines to the top of the upper panel, rubs to the spine tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0385173393 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Tangier Assignment Rougvie, Cameron [Jacket Design by Jack Larkin] (Book #ID 76742) Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 20 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1965. London 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 203 printed pages of text. Lower spine end scuffed, red ink name to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, crease lines to the upper edges, not price clipped 18s. 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. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Samphire Gatherers Rowe, Julia (Book #ID 88367) Published by UPSO Ltd., 5 Stirling Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 486 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843750511 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Chariots of Calyx [A Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain] Rowe, Rosemary (Book #ID 76764) Published by Headline Book Publishing, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2002. London 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 271 printed pages of text. Lower edges scuffed, ink name to the front paste down. Near 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 0747270996 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Owl of Minerva Roy, Donald (Book #ID 65507) Published by Minerva Press 10 Cromwell Place, London First Edition 1995. London 1995. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 163 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1858633893 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Fall-Out [Fall Out] Royce, Kenneth (Book #ID 72084) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 285 printed pages of text. Age darkening to the page edges. Near 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 0340496037 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Rosy Trodd Royde-Smith, Naomi (Book #ID 29071) Published by Sampson Low, 25 Gilbert Street, London First Edition 1950. 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove-grey cloth covers, oxidised gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 266 pp. Front board with small bump to the centre of the fore edge, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Madame Sousatzka Rubens, Bernice (Book #ID 21274) Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode, 22 Henrietta Street, London First edition 1962. 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 224 pp. Faint scratch mark to the upper panel. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with 18s UK price remaining, slight age tanning to edges of lower panel, dust wrapper without any tears or chips. 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	£95.00 Convert currency

	Our Father [Signed] Rubens, Bernice [Jacket Design by Graham Rawle] (Book #ID 98636) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London Reprinted Edition 1987. 1987. Hard back binding in publisher's original pastel green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 212 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corned slightly turned-in, age darkened paper. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Bernice Rubens.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0241119790 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	I, Dreyfus Rubens, Bernice [Winner of the Booker Prize] (Book #ID 74452) Published by Little, Brown and Company Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 1999. London 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 276 printed pages of text. Light marking to the closed page edges. Fine clean 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 0316648094 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	A Night Out at the Odeon [Signed] Rubens, Robert (Book #ID 42578) Published by Bachman and Turner, 53 High Street, Maidstone, Kent First Edition 1981. Maidstone 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6'' 158 pp. ISBN 0859741060. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'To Phylis, With all good wishes and love, Robert, October 1981. Also fully SIGNED Robert Rubens opposite the title page. 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	£30.00 Convert currency

	The Crux Rugarli, Giampaolo [Translated by N. S. Thompson] (Book #ID 8247) Published by Collins Harvill, London First edition 1990. 1990. 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

	Hope of Earth Runbeck, Margaret Lee (Book #ID 64302) Published by Peter Davies Ltd., London First Edition 1950. London 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 399 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	The Discovery of Chocolate Runcie, James [Jacket illustration by Andy Bridge] (Book #ID 58455) Published by HarperCollins Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2001. London 2001. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 250 printed pages of text, illustrated end papers. 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 000710782X Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Shalimar the Clown Rushdie, Salman (Book #ID 76093) Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 398 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light creases to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped £17.99. 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 0224061615 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Shalimar the Clown Rushdie, Salman (Book #ID 70780) Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 398 printed pages of text. Light marking to the closed fore edge and in near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to the spine ends and corners, 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 0224061615 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Haroun and the Sea of Stories Rushdie, Salman [Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie (born 19 June 1947) is a British Indian novelist and essayist. His second novel, Midnight's Children (1981), won the Booker Prize in 1981. (Book #ID 57698) Published by Granta Books 2-3 Hanover Yard, London First Edition 1990. London 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, coral blue end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 218 printed pages of text. Brand new Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, never used or opened. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140142231 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Living in State Russell, Beatrice [Preface by Lady Middleton] (Book #ID 21046) Published by Hammond, Hammond & Co., Ltd. 87 Gower Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 268, 6 [page]. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to top of spine, shallow rubs to corners, not price clipped 16s, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Forest \| A Novel Rutherfurd, Edward (Book #ID 114427) Published by Crown Publishing, New York First U.S. Edition 2000. 2000. First U.S. edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered metallic copper back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xvi), double-page map, double-page family tree, 598 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $26.95. 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	£17.50 Convert currency

	Ultimate Weapon [Signed] Ryan Chris (Book #ID 80785) Published by Century, The Random House Group Limited, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2006. London 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 423 printed pages of text. Light marking to the cover, yellowing and dust marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and creases, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Chris Ryan'. 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 9781844134274 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Kremlin Device [Signed] Ryan, Chris (Book #ID 63233) Published by Century, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1998. London 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 305 printed pages of text. Upper and fore edges a little age darkened. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Chris Ryan'. 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 0712679960 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	Stand By, Stand By [Signed] Ryan, Chris [1961-] (Book #ID 38606) Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1996. London 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 245 pp ISBN 0712677666. Hint of tanning to the page edges, free from inscription. Near Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper which only has a tiny crease line to the top front corner, not price clipped £15.99. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Killing for the Company Ryan, Chris [1961-] (Book #ID 111144) Published by Coronot An Imprint of Hodder & Stoughton London First Edition 2011. 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code 1. Contains 404 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £18.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Greed Ryan, Chris [1961-] (Book #ID 111145) Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2003. 2003. 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 314 pp. Slight tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Increment Ryan, Chris [1961-] (Book #ID 111146) Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2004. 2004. 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. Tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Strike Back (Signed) Ryan, Chris [1961-] (Book #ID 111147) Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London 2007. 2007. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code 4 6 8 10 9 7 5. Contains 314 pp. Corners bumped. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with corners bumped, not price clipped, £17.99. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Chris Ryan.' 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Goodbye Baby Blue Ryan, Frank (Book #ID 6944) Published by New English Library, London First edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back black covers with gilt titles. 271 pp novel. Book with small rub to lower 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	£15.00 Convert currency

Falls the Shadow [Signed]

Ross, Regina [May Mackintosh] Jacket Design by Paul Bacon

(Book #ID 98938)

Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 11 St John's Hill, London First UK Edition 1974. 1974.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, orange title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 250 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'For Darling Rose, with the love of the writer, May Mackintosh (Regina Ross).' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0213164930

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The Big Waves

Ross-MacDonald, Malcolm (John) [born February 29, 1932 - Also writes under the names Malcolm MacDonald, Malcolm Ross, M. R. O'Donnell]

(Book #ID 105684)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered in silver and black, silver back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Author's first book. Contains 253 pp. Ink initial to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing of the paper across the spine ends, not price clipped, 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tetrasomy Two

Rossiter, Oscar

(Book #ID 5618)

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

First edition hard back black covers with silver titles to spine. 186 pp. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to rear panel, 1 mm rubs to spine ends, price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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August

Rossner, Judith [1935-2005]

(Book #ID 7043)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back pale orange covers with gilt titles. 376 pp novel. Book with small crease line to rear paste down and in Nr. Fine condition. Dust wrapper with tears or chips, not priced and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Return of Hyman Kaplan

Rosten, Leo [Leonard Q. Ross]

(Book #ID 53544)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Published 1959 Second Impression before Publication 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 199 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with darkening down the spine and small rubs to the corners and spine tips, not price clipped 12/6. 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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Blood Ties [Crime Club]

Roudybush, Alexandra

(Book #ID 60769)

Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York First Edition 1981. New York 1981.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 170 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with crease lines to the top of the upper panel, rubs to the spine tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0385173393

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Tangier Assignment

Rougvie, Cameron [Jacket Design by Jack Larkin]

(Book #ID 76742)

Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 20 New Bond Street, London First Edition 1965. London 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 203 printed pages of text. Lower spine end scuffed, red ink name to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, crease lines to the upper edges, not price clipped 18s. 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.

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The Samphire Gatherers

Rowe, Julia

(Book #ID 88367)

Published by UPSO Ltd., 5 Stirling Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 486 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843750511

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The Chariots of Calyx [A Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain]

Rowe, Rosemary

(Book #ID 76764)

Published by Headline Book Publishing, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2002. London 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 271 printed pages of text. Lower edges scuffed, ink name to the front paste down. Near 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 0747270996

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The Owl of Minerva

Roy, Donald

(Book #ID 65507)

Published by Minerva Press 10 Cromwell Place, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 163 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1858633893

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Fall-Out [Fall Out]

Royce, Kenneth

(Book #ID 72084)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 285 printed pages of text. Age darkening to the page edges. Near 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 0340496037

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Rosy Trodd

Royde-Smith, Naomi

(Book #ID 29071)

Published by Sampson Low, 25 Gilbert Street, London First Edition 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove-grey cloth covers, oxidised gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 266 pp. Front board with small bump to the centre of the fore edge, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Madame Sousatzka

Rubens, Bernice

(Book #ID 21274)

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode, 22 Henrietta Street, London First edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 224 pp. Faint scratch mark to the upper panel. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with 18s UK price remaining, slight age tanning to edges of lower panel, dust wrapper without any tears or chips. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Our Father [Signed]

Rubens, Bernice [Jacket Design by Graham Rawle]

(Book #ID 98636)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London Reprinted Edition 1987. 1987.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pastel green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 212 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corned slightly turned-in, age darkened paper. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Bernice Rubens.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0241119790

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I, Dreyfus

Rubens, Bernice [Winner of the Booker Prize]

(Book #ID 74452)

Published by Little, Brown and Company Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 276 printed pages of text. Light marking to the closed page edges. Fine clean 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 0316648094

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A Night Out at the Odeon [Signed]

Rubens, Robert

(Book #ID 42578)

Published by Bachman and Turner, 53 High Street, Maidstone, Kent First Edition 1981. Maidstone 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6'' 158 pp. ISBN 0859741060. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the front free end paper 'To Phylis, With all good wishes and love, Robert, October 1981. Also fully SIGNED Robert Rubens opposite the title page. 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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The Crux

Rugarli, Giampaolo [Translated by N. S. Thompson]

(Book #ID 8247)

Published by Collins Harvill, London First edition 1990. 1990.

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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Hope of Earth

Runbeck, Margaret Lee

(Book #ID 64302)

Published by Peter Davies Ltd., London First Edition 1950. London 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 399 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Discovery of Chocolate

Runcie, James [Jacket illustration by Andy Bridge]

(Book #ID 58455)

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London First Edition 2001. London 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 250 printed pages of text, illustrated end papers. 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 000710782X

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Shalimar the Clown

Rushdie, Salman

(Book #ID 76093)

Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 398 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light creases to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped £17.99. 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 0224061615

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Shalimar the Clown

Rushdie, Salman

(Book #ID 70780)

Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 398 printed pages of text. Light marking to the closed fore edge and in near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to the spine ends and corners, 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 0224061615

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Haroun and the Sea of Stories

Rushdie, Salman [Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie (born 19 June 1947) is a British Indian novelist and essayist. His second novel, Midnight's Children (1981), won the Booker Prize in 1981.

(Book #ID 57698)

Published by Granta Books 2-3 Hanover Yard, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, coral blue end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 218 printed pages of text. Brand new Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, never used or opened. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0140142231

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Living in State

Russell, Beatrice [Preface by Lady Middleton]

(Book #ID 21046)

Published by Hammond, Hammond & Co., Ltd. 87 Gower Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 268, 6 [page]. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 10 mm closed tear to top of spine, shallow rubs to corners, not price clipped 16s, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Forest | A Novel

Rutherfurd, Edward

(Book #ID 114427)

Published by Crown Publishing, New York First U.S. Edition 2000. 2000.

First U.S. edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered metallic copper back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xvi), double-page map, double-page family tree, 598 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $26.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ultimate Weapon [Signed]

Ryan Chris

(Book #ID 80785)

Published by Century, The Random House Group Limited, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 423 printed pages of text. Light marking to the cover, yellowing and dust marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and creases, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Chris Ryan'. 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 9781844134274

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The Kremlin Device [Signed]

Ryan, Chris

(Book #ID 63233)

Published by Century, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 305 printed pages of text. Upper and fore edges a little age darkened. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Chris Ryan'. 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 0712679960

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Stand By, Stand By [Signed]

Ryan, Chris [1961-]

(Book #ID 38606)

Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 245 pp ISBN 0712677666. Hint of tanning to the page edges, free from inscription. Near Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper which only has a tiny crease line to the top front corner, not price clipped £15.99. SIGNED by the author to the title page. 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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Killing for the Company

Ryan, Chris [1961-]

(Book #ID 111144)

Published by Coronot An Imprint of Hodder & Stoughton London First Edition 2011. 2011.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code 1. Contains 404 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £18.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Greed

Ryan, Chris [1961-]

(Book #ID 111145)

Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2003. 2003.

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 314 pp. Slight tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Increment

Ryan, Chris [1961-]

(Book #ID 111146)

Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2004. 2004.

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. Tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Strike Back (Signed)

Ryan, Chris [1961-]

(Book #ID 111147)

Published by Century Ltd., Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London 2007. 2007.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code 4 6 8 10 9 7 5. Contains 314 pp. Corners bumped. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with corners bumped, not price clipped, £17.99. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Chris Ryan.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Goodbye Baby Blue

Ryan, Frank

(Book #ID 6944)

Published by New English Library, London First edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back black covers with gilt titles. 271 pp novel. Book with small rub to lower 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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