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Madeleine Young Wife Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Wrapper Design by Sax] (Book #ID 71082) Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Bedford Street, London First UK Edition 1960 [First Published in USA 1954]. London 1960. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, copper title and author lettering to the spine, green dyed upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains printed pages of text. Tape traces to the front and rear free end papers. Fine condition book in Fine condition period art work dust wrapper with just a little wear to the spine ends, not price clipped 21s, superb 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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I'm Not A Tramp; Sponsored - He Walked from Land's End to John O'Groats [Signed] Hauxwell, Arthur (Book #ID 73163) Published by the Author, Hartlepool Reprinted Edition April 1986. 1986. Publisher's original illustrated stapled card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 169 printed pages of text with monochrome cartoons and photographs throughout. A little sun fading to the yellow of the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Arthur Hauxwell'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Lawyer's Folly [Author's First Novel] Hulme, Audrey [Wrapper Design by Brooks] (Book #ID 72106) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, green dyed edges. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Ex Library copy with label traces to the front free end paper, wear to the spine ends. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with minimal wear to the edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Nodding Rose Hirell, Ann (Book #ID 73319) Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 25 High Street Lewes, Sussex First Edition 1991. Lewis 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 188 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. 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 0863326277 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Cousin Kate Heyer, Georgette [1902-1974] Arthur Barbosa Illustrated Dust Wrapper. (Book #ID 108118) Published by The Bodley Head Limited, 9 Bow Street, London First Edition 1968. 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 318 pp. Ex lending library with card holder and library details to the front paste down, browning to the page edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 25s. 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 |
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The Hellandback Kids; Be Careful What You Wish For [Signed] Helland, L. L. (Book #ID 72977) Published Privately by the Author First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 302 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Ian, I hope you enjoy my book. Have a nice life! L. L. Helland.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781453852187 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Lost Sentinel | A Novel [Originally Published as Sentinelle Perdue] Hardy, René [Translated from the French by Humphrey Hare] (Book #ID 106016) Published by Ltd., T. Werner Laurie Ltd., 10 Earlham Street, London First UK Edition 1960. 1960. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original Venetian cloth covered boards, black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 223 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with darkening to the edges of the rear cover, price clipped. 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 |
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Duncton Rising [Volume Two of the Book of Silence] [Signed] Horwood, William (Book #ID 73569) Published by Harper Collins Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1992. London 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 499 printed pages of text. Edges scuffed, lower spine end turned-in, tan age spots to the free end papers and closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED to the title page 'William Horwood 22.10.92'. 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 0002239418 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Honeymoon Haythe, Justin (Book #ID 73695) Published by Picador, Pan Macmillan, 20 New Wharf Road, London First Edition 2004. London 2004. 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 267 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 0330419889 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Lucy's Child [Signed] Hutson, Shaun (Book #ID 74547) Published by Little, Brown and Company, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 1995. London 1995. 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 372 printed pages of text. Age darkened edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Shaun Hutson'. 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 0316907995 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Slam Hornby, Nick (Book #ID 74884) Published by Penguin Books, 80 Strand, London First Edition 2007. London 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, bright pink end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 292 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 9780141382975 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Ghosts of Manila Hamilton-Paterson, James (Book #ID 75231) Published by Jonathan Cape, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 279 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 0224037609 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Selected Writings of Jonathan Swift Hardy, Evelyn [Edited and Introduced by] Jonathan Swift [1667-1745] (Book #ID 77328) Published by Falcon Press Limited, 6 & 7 Crown Passage, Pall Mall, London First Edition 1950. London 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 87 printed pages of text. Age darkening to the closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minimal chips, rubs and creases, not price clipped 5s. 0d. 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 |
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The Fifth Secret Hines, Joanna (Book #ID 77854) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1995. London 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 247 printed pages of text. Light foxing and dust marking to the top edge. Fine clean condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs. 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 0340596503 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Doctor to the House of Jasmine Harley, John [Jacket Art Work by D. W. Miller] (Book #ID 83544) Published by John Gifford Ltd., 125 Charing Cross Road, London First Edition 1967. London 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 188 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with a little sun bleaching to the green of the spine, tiny rubs to the spine tips, not price clipped 12/6. 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 |
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Secrets in Burracombe Harry, Lilian (a.k.a. Donna Baker) (Book #ID 89178) Published by The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., 5 Upper St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2011. 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 327 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. We currently hold in stock 11 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Woman out of Nowhere [Signed] Hoffman, Louise (Book #ID 78564) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1968. London 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Creases to the spine ends, corners turned, light dust marking to the closed page edges, one small brown mark to each of the first 7 pages and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the facing page of the title page 'For Ann & Lynn with love Louise (Hoffman) September 1969'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 709105681 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Waters of Forgetfulness; An Australian Story [Double Signed] Hawkes Mansell, A. (Book #ID 78566) Published by Henty & Schindler, 70 King Street, Sydney First Edition 1946. Sydney 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 293 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning and foxing to the closed page edges and margins, light foxing to the end papers, some sun fading to the spine and front cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Double SIGNED, firstly to the half title page 'Remembering our happy meeting Best wishes Anne Mansell' and SIGNED by the author to the title page 'A. Hawkes Mansell'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Red Over Green Henriques, Robert [Wrapper Art Work by John Rose] (Book #ID 79638) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1956. London 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 319 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, a few feint tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 13s 6d. 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 |
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Glass Houses [Signed] Howard, Sandra (Book #ID 79923) Published by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., Africa House, 64-78 Kingsway, London. First Edition 2006. London 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0743285557. Contains 470 printed pages of text. Fine condition book, in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. 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. SIGNED by author to the title page 'With best wishes Sandra Howard'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0743285557 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Stonebreakers [Signed] Hook, Philip (Book #ID 79964) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 314 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Alexandra, Much love, Philip.' 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 0340609974 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Sweetness of Life Hochgatterer, Paulus [Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch] (Book #ID 79965) Published by MacLehose Press, Quercus, 21 Bloomsbury Square, London First UK Edition 2008. London 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 248 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781847243881 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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An Heir for Burracombe Harry, Lilian (a.k.a. Donna Baker) (Book #ID 89176) Published by The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., 5 Upper St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 311 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. We currently hold in stock 11 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Red House Haddon, Mark (Book #ID 81329) Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2012. London 2012. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 264 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened 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 9780224096409 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Lords of Vaumartin Holland, Cecilia (Book #ID 107439) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London Probably First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy faux leather covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, top and bottom page edges dyed black. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 344 pp. Panoramic tale of medieval France, when the age of chivalry was drawing to a gaudy close, but matters of love, honour and blood still reigned supreme. Sadly the title leaf has been removed. Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575044721 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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The Greedy Book; A Feast For The Eyes Hill, Brian [Edited by] Foreword by Compton Mackenzie [Illustrated by Peter Forster] (Book #ID 84697) Published by Rupert Hart-Davis, 1-3 Upper James Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains 297 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little wear to the spine ends, mottling to the blue end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with nicks to the spine ends and corners, age darkening to the spine, not price clipped 50s. 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 |
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Nightbone Hardwick, Michael (Book #ID 82360) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange red paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges and margins. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs, 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 0297798065 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Philippa Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Madeleine Mathilde Henrey (1906-2004, née Gal, pseudonym Mrs Robert Henrey) was a French-born writer who wrote over 30 books, mainly of an autobiographical nature, that enjoyed considerable fame in post-war Britain]. (Book #ID 113996) Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1949. 1949. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Her writing career stretched from 1941 to 1979 and during this time she brought many of the events of her childhood and career to public attention. She enjoyed a long relationship with publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons, and most of her works, particularly her early ones, were a commercial success. Contains 316 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with minor rubs, not price clipped, 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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For Honour and The Sword Hughes, George R. (Book #ID 82679) Published by Derwent Publishing Ltd., Margate, Kent First Edition September 1996. Kent 1996. First edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 115 printed pages of text. Tiny rubs to the gutters, shelf rubs to the rear panel and 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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Springtime in Burracombe Harry, Lilian (a.k.a. Donna Baker) (Book #ID 89175) Published by The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., 5 Upper St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 280 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. We currently hold in stock 11 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Basket Case Hiaasen, Carl (Book #ID 91800) Published by Macmillan | Pan Macmillan Ltd., 20 New Wharf Road, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine cloth covers, orange title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 317 printed pages of text. Number string to copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. Very light tanning to the page edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 033390804X Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Isabel, The Woman Howard, Liz (Book #ID 94281) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 175 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unread new book. 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 0709040598 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Red Branch Hummer, G. B. (Book #ID 98019) Published by Sinclair-Stevenson, 81 Fulham Road, London First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, publisher's decorated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 295 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1856193268 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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Snared; Betrayal in The Middle East [Signed] Hill, Hector [Anthony (Tony) Murly-Gotto] (Book #ID 98539) Published by MurGo Publishers, Sherbourne, Dorset First Edition 2003. 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 283 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the verso of the front free end paper 'For Simon, Hope you get through this one and enjoy the read! Thanks for your support. As ever, Tony Murly-Gotto aka: Hector Hill! November 2003.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954076710 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category |
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