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Watership Down - SIGNED, DATED and INSCRIBED by the Author

Watership Down - SIGNED, DATED and INSCRIBED by the Author

Watership Down - SIGNED, DATED and INSCRIBED by the Author
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Watership Down - SIGNED, DATED and INSCRIBED by the Author 1972

by Adams, Richard:

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London: Rex Collings, 1972. A first edition, first printing published by Rex Collings in 1972. Inscribed to David Hall and dated August 1981 to the title page by the Author. Very good in like dust wrapper with some light edgewear to spine tips and corners - small internal tape repair to the bottom of the spine. Closed tear to the head of the spine. Accompanied by letter of correspondence between David Hall and the Author.
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Watership Down is an allegorical fantasy novel written by British author Richard Adams, narrating the adventures of a small group of anthropomorphized rabbits as they escape the destruction of their homeland. The story is set in England’s Downs, an idyllic rural home to the small native creatures who possess their own cultures, languages, poetry and mythology. They are soon faced with the settlement of humanity and watch as their land is ravaged by farmland and industrialized commercial advancement. In fear of their lives they leave their homes in hope of finding safety for their family and friends, despite the temptations and perils they are forced to struggle with along the way.

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MacMillan published the first Edition U.S. hardcover copy in 1972. Characterized by tan cloth binding and tan paper over boards, the spine and cover are stamped in gilt. 

The first UK edition was published by Rex Collings, London, in 1972. Characterized by brown cloth wrapping and folding map, as well as a yellow dust jacket.

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Headline 2015 (1st UK Limited). 1st Edition . Hardcover. New. First edition, first printing. Signed presentation, "For Richard Adams xx. All best wishes for Christmas 2015 x. Martina Cole x". Mint in a Mint d/w.
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The First UK Printing published by Hutchinson, London in 1996. 8vo., black publisher's boards, lettered in gilt to backstrip with publisher's device to foot; dark green endpapers; together in the illustrated wrapper featuring a wraparound image by John Lawrence; title vignette, and a further three full-page sketches by the same; The BOOK is a near-Fine copy, with mild pushing to the spine tips, and a couple of light dents to the lower board; the near-Fine Wrapper just a little creased at edges. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. First edition, with full number line 1-10. This copy inscribed by the author in blue biro to the title page, along with a loosely inserted B/W card photograph of the author, additionally signed by Adams. A long-awaited sequel to 'Watership Down', the author's debut work and a classic work of children's fiction published in 1972. The present title, which followed almost 25 years later, explores some of the folk stories known to the rabbits, as well… Read more
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Watership Down >>>> A SUPERB SIGNED UK ONEWORLD CLASSIC EDITION (HARDBACK)- SIGNED BY RICHARD ADAMS <<<<

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London: Oneworld Publications. A fine UK Oneworld Classic edition, first printing hardback in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY RICHARD ADAMS - Pictures of the book are available upon request. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 2014.
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The First UK printing published by Hutchinson, London in 1996. 8vo., black publisher's boards, lettered in gilt to backstrip with publisher's device to foot; dark green endpapers; together in the illustrated wrapper featuring a wraparound image by John Lawrence; title vignette, and a further three full-page sketches by the same; THE BOOK essentially near Fine; the near Fine WRAPPER just a touch creased at the edges. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. This copy has been signed by the author in blue biro to the title page, along with a loosely tipped-in photograph the author, additionally signed by Adams, and a notecard inscribed "To James and Sally, with my best wishes, Richard Adams" dated 1st August '06. The long-awaited follow up to 'Watership Down', the author's debut work and a classic work of children's fiction published in 1972. The present title, which followed almost 25 years later, explores some of the folk stories known to the rabbits, as well as the lives of… Read more
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Rex Collings. London. 1972 2nd edition 2nd impression. Tall 8vo. In green cloth covers with gilt to spine. With illustrated dustwrapper. In very good condition with very good dustwrapper. (dw; spine slightly faded and small chip lower end. Not price clipped). SIGNED by Author on title page “ To Michael Salmon with best wishes from the Author Richard Adams December 1973” PLUS Signed Christmas card tape on half title page. Slight foxing to endpapers. Else a very clean and tight copy. 413pp. With glossy fold out map at back. Richard Adam’s modern classic story about the adventures of a group of rabbits.
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London: Rex Collings, 1974. Bound in green boards, stamped in gold in colorful matching dust jacket that shows slight edgewear. (Jacket has the price of 3.95 Pounds at bottom of front flap). This is the seventh printing, published three years after the first edition (by the same publisher). Quite scarce in this edition. This copy has a signed bookplate affixed to the half title page. Overall, a tight, clean copy early edition of this important book by Adams. Signed by the author on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page. 413 pp. with foldout map on last page. . Signed by Author. Seventh Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good +/Very Good +.
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Watership Down - Signed Bookplate by Richard Adams and a Letter from the Artist John Lawrence
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UK: Penguin, 1976. First Edition Thus 1st Printing. Original Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. John Lawrence SIGNED. 1st Edition Thus 1976. Signed bookplate by the author and a letter from the artist briefly mentioning Watership Down. 1st illustrated edition with the lovely colour illustrations by John Lawrence. Book is near fine and bright. Contents good. The wrapper and box and very good and quite bright. Wrapper spine lightened. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17206/18260/18262
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New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Small closed tears on top and bottom front panel.; Signed and dated by Richard Adams on the title page; 430 pages; Signed by Author.
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New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1974. 1st Edition . Hardback. Printed pages: 429, [1]. Near Fine. 6.25 x 9.25 inches (15.5 x 23.5 cm). Signed by Author. First printing of the first American edition, with full line number to copyright page. Very fine full green morocco leather binding. Spine has five raised bands, gilt lettering and gilt ruled compartments, light patch to title label. All page edges gilt, hand sewn bands, marbled endpapers. A few light marks to page edges, internally in first class condition throughout. Flat signed by the author to title page: 'Yours sincerely, Richard Adams, 30th November 2004'. A unique leather bound example in lovely condition. Overall condition is Near Fine. Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches (15.5 x 23.5 cm).
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Watership Down - the true first printing with signed photograph of Richard Adams
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by Adams, Richard

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London: Rex Collings, 1972. A first edition, first printing of 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams, published by Rex Collings in 1972. A very good example of the book. Absolutely no spotting or inscriptions within - SIGNED photo mounted to the front endpaper - square rough patch to the head of the endpaper. Map still present to the rear of the book. Small mark to the fore-edge and two small spots to the endpapers. Faint tape burns to the board edges. In a very good unclipped dustwrapper with a little darkening to the foot of the spine. Some neat internal repair. Absolutely no loss whatsoever.
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