Search Results: Authors starting with J from Hyraxia

London: Gollancz. London, Gollancz, 1978. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A lovely copy, from the writer best known as the creator of detective Charles Wycliffe. A science fiction adventure set 2000 years in the future. A fine copy, slight fade to the spine. [9254, Hyraxia Books]. . Fine. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1978.

New York: Edward Lovell. New York, Edward Lovell, 1898. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A very good copy. A little wear to the spine tips and corners, occult book store label to the rear pastedown. "Fantasy novel dealing with clairvoyance and other metaphysical subjects; includes a spiritual visit to Sirius, one of whose rulers, Azoriel, visits Earth. The same kind of stuff as Dashed Against a Rock (1894) but with perhaps a slightly more substantial interplanetary quantum." Spectrum Volume II, Locke. [11034, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1898.

New York: Farrar, Straus & Cudahy. New York, Farrar, Straus & Cudahy, 1958. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. A dark comedy concerning an eccentric group gathering in a mansion, awaiting the end of the world, while the imposing sundial casts an ominous shadow over their lives. Some light handling wear with a nick to the lower rear corner. A little bumping to the spine tips. Overall a presentable copy. [10976, Hyraxia Books]. . Near Fine. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1958.

London: Henry Walker. London, Henry Walker, 1928. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A very good copy, in the rare jacket. A lost race novel set in South America wherein we see the meeting of civilisations descended from the Aztecs and the Vikings. Some chipping and marking to the jacket, spine tanned. Some foxing and staining to the top edge. [10050, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1928.

London: John Long. London, John Long, 1959. Manuscript. Unbound. Very good. 228pp, rectos, typed. Top copy with some ms corrections. Additional corrections, likely from the printer. Some edgewear. [10437, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Unbound. Manuscript. 1959.

London: Saunders & Otley. London, Saunders & Otley, 1836. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. Three volumes, complete. Early half calf with marbled boards, marbled edges. Owner's plate to front pastedowns, a little rubbing to the leather. Some rubbing to the boards. Binder's label. Pencil note to front endpaper of volume one. Label on volume two a little torn. Offsetting from owner's plates. [10929, Hyraxia Books]. . Near Fine. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1836.

London: Smith, Elder & Co.. London, Smith, Elder & Co., 1847. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A very good copy. A rare Victorian triple-decker in the original boards. A supernatural tale in the gothic vein. Uncommon. Condition: original boards, edges rubbed and worn, tips bumped and softened. Labels toned and chipped. Endpapers foxed, but largely nice internally. 24 pages are misbound in volume three appearing earlier than they should, the book is complete though. A couple of leaves chipped (or roughly opened). 24pp ads tipped in to front of volume one. 1pp to rear of volume three. Full title: The Castle of Ehrenstein; Its Lords Spiritual and Temporal; Its inhabitants Earthly and Unearthly. [8868, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1847.

London: John Bale, Sons and Danielsson. London, John Bale, Sons and Danielsson, 1932. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A good copy. Inscribed by the author to the front endpaper. A future war novel involving a chemical attack that causes amnesia. Quite uncommon. A little fading to the spine and some bumping to the spine tips and corners. Top edge dusty. A couple of spots of foxing, previous owner's stamp in a couple of places. A couple of owner's inscriptions on the endpaper. Some staining to the rear endpaper. No jacket. Uncommon. [10958, Hyraxia Books]. . Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1932.

London: Ward, Lock & Co.. London, Ward, Lock & Co., 1899. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A good copy. An uncommon sf thriller mixing together a number of tropes, but the main being messing about with atoms to screw up the universe. Library plate to the front pastedown - but that's it for markings. Slight lean and some gentle wear to the board edges, some foxing and a the front hinge is a little separated, first plate almost loose along with the the tissueguard. Title page foxed. Some offsetting. [10234, Hyraxia Books]. . Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1899.

New York: Harper & Brothers. New York, Harper & Brothers, 1898. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A fine copy. Inscribed by the author to fellow writer R. Murray Gilchrist on a tipped in sheet. A lovely copy. Some minor rubbing and bumping to the spine tips. Owner's inscription dated 1898. With the note to RMG dated 1899 the timeline is a little confused, I can't see that the copy was presented to RMG given the 1898 ownership, so my assumption is that the note was tipped in later. [9872, Hyraxia Books]. . Fine. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1898.

London: Cassell & Company. London, Cassell & Company, 1885. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A very good copy. First issue with the ads dated March, 1885. A classic work of Victorian science fiction. An important, early post-apocalyptic story set in dystopic England after an unspecified disaster has wiped out most of civilization, leaving only small communities of rural people trying to survive in a pre-industrial society. Some bumping to the spine tips, and a little chipping to the lower tip. Some pulling and splitting to the hinges as is common. Similarly, the binding's a touch loose as usual. [10900, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1885.

London: T. Fisher Unwin. London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1896. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A good copy. Split to the top of the spine, around an inch. Lengthy split to the endpaper. Tissueguard, frontis and title page foxed. Otherwise a nice copy. [10416, Hyraxia Books]. . Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1896.

London: C. Arthur Pearson. London, C. Arthur Pearson, 1898. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. A fantasy involving a beautiful child about whom poets love to write. A little misogynistic it seems. A little shaken, some bumping to the tips. Top edge a little dusty, some bumping to the tips. A little foxing to the prelims. [11022, Hyraxia Books]. . Near Fine. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1898.

New York: Columbia University. New York, Columbia University, 1938. Manuscript. Hardback. A very good copy. I've noted this as a manuscript, but rather it's a privately printed book given it was produced as part of a PhD by Everts. There are copies in UK universities, so I presume it was published to some extent. The book bears the stamps of the University of London and a bookplate. Simple binding. [9846, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Hardback. Manuscript. 1938.

London: Planet Film Productions. London, Planet Film Productions, nd [c1967]. Manuscript. Unbound. Near fine. Pip Baker's copy. Baker was one of three screenwriters associated with the adaptation of Lymington's 1959 science fiction novel. Tall untitled red wrappers with a die=cut title window. Noted as final shooting script. 104pp, rectos only. Mimeograph duplication. Brad bound. Directed by Terence Fisher starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. [11047, Hyraxia Books]. nd [c1967] . Near Fine. Unbound. Manuscript. 1967.

Paris: Verlag von H. Welter. Paris, Verlag von H. Welter, 1904. First Edition. Paperback. A very good copy. Fragile. German edition, printed in Paris, in English. A notorious book. Spine a little split, but largely in nice shape. Very uncommon. [9138, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Paperback. 1st Edition. 1904.

London: Samuel French. London, Samuel French, 1930. First Edition. First Impression. Paperback. A good copy. Wrappers separated from the block, though a little simple glueing should sort it. [9900, Hyraxia Books]. . Good. Paperback. 1st Edition. 1930.

London: Orbit. London, Orbit, 1990-2013. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A very good set, complete with the additional volume. Jordan's Wheel of Time series is a monumental epic fantasy saga, with the final three volumes being completed by Jordan's death by Sanderson based on Jordan's notes (though Jordan expected it to be one volume). The series weaves a rich tapestry of intricate world-building, complex characters, and a gripping battle between good and evil - as expected. With its deep exploration of themes like destiny, power, and the cyclical nature of time, this series stands as a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers and influence the fantasy genre. Some tanning to the page blocks on some volumes, some gentle edge wear and rolling to some, bumping to some spine tips. Some boards have a little handling wear and there is the odd spot here and there. A nice set overall [10850, Hyraxia Books]. 1990-2013 . Very Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1990.