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London: Bantam Press - Transworld Publishers, 1996. A riveting autobiography from one of the entertainments worlds most famous and versatile figures. Signed by Adam Faith to the title page. A lovely fine copy inside and out in an equally fine dustwrapper. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Fine/Very Fine.
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Acts of Faith : The Autobiography ( SIGNED )
by Faith, Adam
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Penny Candy
by Fenton, Edward
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USA: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. Bound in the publishers yellow hard boards with contrasting black title lettering to spine. The 46 pages remain in fresh, clean condition throughout with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Profusely illustrated throughout with the ininmitable black and white drawings of Edward Gorey. Double matching vivid orange endpapers to front and rear of book. Black title lettering to spine remains sharp and legible. A nice copy inside and out. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the distinctive yellow dustwrapper with front illustration by Edward Gorey. Light wear and overall signs of handling otherwise a presentable example of this attractive dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwraper are available at your request. An attractive copy of this Edward Fenton first edition with the weird and wonderful drawings of Edward Gorey. Becoming scarce in this condition.. First Edition. Near…
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Something Rotten
by FFORDE, JASPER
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London, United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 2004. Full number line 1-10 Signed by the author 'Jasper' to the title page with no other inscriptions. Full of wonderful quirky illustrations. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which has not been priceclipped. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. First impression of the first edition. A lovely presentable copy which is possibly unread.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.
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Trust
by Flanagan, Mary
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London: Bloomsbury, 1987. Bound in the publishers turquoise hard cover with gilt title lettering and decoration to front board. This is the first impression of the first edition of this excellent second book by Mary Flanagan. The 292 pages remain in fresh clean condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. Dustwrapper has been neatly priceclipped but otherwise displays only light signs of handling. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A nice, crisp copy of this riveting second book by Mary Flanagan.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.
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A WORLD ON FIRE - An Epic History of Two Nations Divided
by Foreman, Amanda
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London, United Kingdom: Allen Lane an Imprint of Penguin Books, 2010. A beautiful copy. Very clean and sharp with no inscriptions. Looks to be unread and hence is described as in 'AS NEW' condition. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A very heavy book which will require extra postage.. First Edition. Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.
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The Captain from Connecticut
by Forester, C.S.
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London, United Kingdom: Michael Joseph, 1941. Bound in the publishers light yellow coloured cloth with contrasting blue title lettering to spine. This is the first edition which is duly stated as such on the verso of the title page. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Light overall wear and signs of handling to the cloth binding but a nice enough copy nontheless. Housed in the powerful, nautically illustrated dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper has loss to front and back and head and tail of spine but remains a decent example of the rare surviving dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A more than acceptable and presentable copy of a scarce early Forester title. . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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A Passage To India
by Forster, E.M.
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GUILD and BCA, 1987. E.M. Forsters captivating novel centred on an outpost in colonial Indias days of the Raj. 371 clean fresh pages finished in original blue cloth boards with silver title lettering to spine.Book is tightly bound and looks possibly unread.No inscriptions.Beautiful floral dustjacket with Forsters photographic portrait on the back which has not been priceclipped in anyway.Who can forget David Leans film adaptation of the same name starring among others Alec Guinness and James Fox. A Goodlooking book that would make an excellent addition to any collection. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good.
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The Dogs Of War
by Forsyth, Frederick
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London: Hutchinson, 1974. Bound in the publishers black hard covers with gilt title lettering to spine which also bears the distinctive hand grenade insignia. Slight lean to spine otherwise binding has no blemishes. An attractive copy with a neat gift inscription to the first title page. The 384 pages are in very good condition with slight foxing to top edges otherwise fresh and unmarked. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which retains the publishers original price on front inside flap. Very good colour tone with no fading. Slight wear and creasing to the edges of the dustwrapper designed by Michael Brett otherwise very good. Protected in removable archival sleeve to preserve its condition. We are happy to send pictures of this book and the dustwrapper on request. Frederick Forsyth's third and most sensational novel.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good.
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The Fourth Protocol
by Forsyth, Frederick
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London: Hutchinson, 1984. Tightly bound in publishers original black boards with contrasting silver titles to spine.All pages remain fresh and unmarked.Beige endpapers.Trademark Frederick Forsyth dustjacket still retaining original price of 9.95 on front inside flap.This book shows all the hallmarks of being well looked after over the years.A good looking example of an outstanding novel!. Near Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.
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Mantissa
by Fowles, John
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Toronto: Collins, 1982. Bound in the publishers green cloth boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 195 pages are in excellent, unmarked condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with a photograph of John Fowles to the rear panel. The front panel shows an etching of Pablo Picasso's Sculptor and Model. The dustwrapper is in fine condition and is protected by a removable plastic sleeve to preserve its condition. A crisp copy throughout. The rather more scarce American first edition than the UK first. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request.. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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Wormholes
by Fowles, John
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New York: Henry Holt, 1998. Bound in the publishers mustard coloured hardboards with contrasting brown cloth quarter binding to spine. Gilt title lettering to spine. The 404 pages are in excellent condition and are squarely bound. Front board is stamped in gilt with John Fowles initials. Pages are roughcut at foreedge as published. Housed in the as new dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in removable archival booksleeve to preserve condition. A very interesting collection of essays and occasional writings from one of England's finest writers. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. An exceptional copy throughout. The Rare Book Shelf carries a select stock of John Fowles First Edition tiles.. First Edition. Fine/Fine.
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A Maggot
by Fowles, John
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada: HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited, 1985. Bound in the publishers brown cloth boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 455 pages are in excellent condition throughout with no inscriptions. Binding is in fine condition with no marks or blemishes. This is the scarce First Canadian Edition. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which has a photograph of the author to the rear. Slight wear and creasing to the edges and one small closed tear to the bottom of front panel otherwise in very good condition and protected in a removeable archival sleeve. A nice copy of this interesting John Fowles title.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good.
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A Maggot
by Fowles, John
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1985. Bound in the publishers black hard boards with gilt title lettering to spine. The 460 pages remain in fresh, crisp condition throughout and are squarely bound. Name discreetly written on front free endpaper otherwise no inscriptions. Binding in excellent condition with no fading or bumping to corners. Title lettering is sharp and bright. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the fine dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Authors photograph by Tom Miller to the rear panel. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A lovely copy of this powerful John Fowles novel.. First Edition. Near Fine/Fine.
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Daniel Martin
by Fowles, John
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London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape, 1977. Bound in the publishers brown hardcovers with bold gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of a novel that is rather different in so many ways to John Fowles earlier works and yet no less accomplished and enjoyable. The 704 pages remain in fresh, crisp condition and are squarely bound with no inscriptions. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Housed in the Very Good dustwrapper which has very light overall signs of handling. Now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of both the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A lovely copy throughout of a popular John Fowles title.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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Whip Hand
by Francis, Dick
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London, United Kingdom: Michael Joseph, 1979. Although a common and hugely popular Dick Francis title, not always encountered in the best of conditions. This is a clean presentable copy in a like dustwrapper which has publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper protrected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. FIRST EDITION.
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The Danger
by Francis, Dick
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London: Michael Joseph, 1983. A very nice copy indeed.. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.
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Rat Race
by Francis, Dick
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London: Michael Joseph, 1970. Bound in the publishers turquoise green boards with gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition. All pages are present and correct with previous owners name to ffep. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. A very decent copy inside and out. Housed in the Very Good dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light creasing to the edges and overall signs of handling commensurate with age otherwise a nice example of the famous dustwrapper. The first glass of wine I have ever seen with a free Cesna light aircraft floating inside it ! Mind you, first of all you have to get past the gun placed rather menacingly on the top of the glass. One wonders what the second glass might produce ? A full size replica of the QE2 perhaps ! Dustwrapper now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A very presentable Dick…
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Field Of Thirteen
by Francis, Dick
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UK: Michael Joseph, 1998. An excellent example of this riveting book containing thirteen intriguing stories surrounding the world of horseracing and told in the inimitable style of Dick Francis! Protected by mylar archival sleeve.. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine.
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Smokescreen
by Francis, Dick
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London: Michael Joseph, 1972. The intriguing world of horseracing as could only be told by Dick Francis! Fresh attractive book in likewise price clipped dust jacket that is protected in a mylar jacket.. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.
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Flying Finish
by Francis, Dick
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London, United Kingdom: Michael Joseph, 1966. Bound in the publishers red cloth boards with gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition of this excellent Dick Francis thriller. Inoffensive bookplate to front endpaper otherwise all pages are present and correct with no inscriptions. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Gilt title lettering to spine remains sharp and definite. A very nice copy. Housed in the colouful Michael Dempsey wraparound dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Somewhat rubbed to the extremities as is rather common with this dustwrapper but no tears or chips. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A very presentable example of an excellent thriller from the evergreen and prolific Dick Francis. Becoming rather scarce.. First Edition. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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