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Farrar Straus Giroux New York, 2002 A very rare signed unread copy of the superior US hardback first edition. Complete numberline, protected perfect jacket, no remainder mark, not an ex library copy. This is a pristine collectable. A superb engaging work of history, the story of the invention of our modern world. Brilliant book, beautifully signed on the title page. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/As New.

Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2003 Hardback UK first printing of the first edition, much scarcer than the US first. It has a touch of foxing to the edge of the text block, but this is in an unread condition and the jacket is similarly perfect.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Collins London, 1961 Issued in the UK without a jacket. Clean and unmarked FIRST PRINTING of the UK FIRST EDITION HARDBACK. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine.

Houghton Mifflin (Trade), 1983 RARE to find a signed copy of this great collection in the UK. Beautiful signature, dedicated 'To Diana, Galway Kinnell'. A great poet, worth getting to know.. Signed by Author. Soft cover. Near Fine.

Grolier Club New York, 2005 VERY RARE IN THE UK - Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Grolier Club 2005 in New York. Drawn from the Sylvia Plath Collection at Smith College and the Ted Hughes Papers at Emory University, it is an exhibition of books, manuscripts, letters, and photographs documenting the personal and artistic relationship of two great poets. The exhibition included items such as Plath's notes for her last novel, Falcon Yard. The catalogue includes a frontispiece and 33 illustrations. The cover is in sanguine cloth titled in gilt. It was designed by Bruce Kennett, printed by the Stinehour Press, and won the 2007 Katharine Kyes Leab & Daniel J. Leab American Book Prices Current Exhibition Catalogue Award. It is extremely rare in the UK. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Special Edition.. Hardcover. As New.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1968, 1968 Cloth. Fine/Fine. First Edition, First Impression. Brilliant and sought after less common British hardback first edition. With Pulitzer Prize sash and reviews, and in a protected unclipped jacket. 0.0 0.0 0.0. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Little Brown Boston, 1963 Rare as hen's teeth, this is the Advance Reading Copy of a great and celebrated first novel. It is not perfect in any conventional sense; the sun has faded the cover and the spine has an area of damage at the top. It looks as if it has been greedily read, without any care being taken. It is undoubtedly well used, and the cover was printed on low quality paper. The text is much better, but because it was 'only a proof' I would guess it was sent to somebody in the publishing business who obviously devoured it. It is that kind of book. An early Fowles that is difficult to put down until you have finished it. But apart from the obvious faults it is also the real thing, a not for sale advance copy, and with a rare signature by way of a pasted in bookplate, and the great man has written 'Lyme Regis' under his name. This seaside town in Devon, England, was where Fowles lived. I remember going there to see him. The book also has a neat former owner's signature. This is a keen price… Read More

Crafts Advisory Committee, 1973 Pentagram designed catalogue, with many brilliant photographs of various craft pieces. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Soft cover. Fine.

Greenwood, 2009 A stunning book, in an unread condition. This covers the astonishing and still flourishing world of British Crime Writing. Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirort, Peter Wimsey and all the way up to Rebus and company. A perfect guide for all enthusiasts. This hansome hardback is as new, and it has an intriguing full colour hardback board cover. No jacket was issued. This is a superlative guide. Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New.

Scribner, 2005 An absolutely fascinating book, whatever your take is on the subject. This is an unread new copy in a protected jacket. First printing of the first edition. Prepare to be surprised and stimulated.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/New.

Greenwood, 2009 A stunning book, Volume 1 of a 2 volume set, in an unread condition. This covers the astonishing and still flourishing world of British Crime Writing. Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirort, Peter Wimsey and all the way up to Rebus and company. A perfect guide for all enthusiasts. This hansome hardback is as new, and it has an intriguing full colour hardback board cover. No jacket was issued. This is a superlative guide. Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New.

Oxford (at the Clarendon Press), 1988 NEW & UNREAD HARDBACK. RARE & COLLECTABLE. No owner names, no annotations, no sign of use. List of Maps and Plans. Note on Dates. Introductory. English System of Government Under George I and George II. English Local Government and the Law. religion and the Churches. Social and Economic Life of the English People. Settlement of the Dynasty-Stanhope's Ministry 1714-21. The Settlement of the Dynasty-Walpole's Ministry 1721-42. The Army and the Navy 1714-60. Carteret and the Pelhams. Scotland and Ireland. The Colonies and India. Newcastle in Search of a Policy. The Great Commoner. Science and Historical Research. The Arts. Literature. Bibliography. Lists of the Holders of Certain Offices. Index. List of Maps.. 2nd Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

Titan Books, 2018 Sumptuous UPDATED edition; this is the issue all the fans want, because it is the complete filmmaking record. It is right up to date. I've tried to show the superb embossed design that is featured on the cover, but it is difficult to illustrate. This gorgeous and very heavy large scale book is packed with photographs and information, but I can't reveal any of the contents because this book is FACTORY SEALED, and therefore this copy has never been opened. It is so heavy I'm afraid it will need extra postage depending on destination.. Hardcover. New/New.

Atlantic Monthly Press New York, 2017 This great writer has produced his masterpiece. This is a NEW and UNREAD first edition hardback. It is an elegant production, with two colour binding. and the leading edge text block is untrimmed. The jacket is also new and is in a mylar sleeve. A perfect collectable of an astonishing novel. Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

Titan Books (UK), 2021 NEW& UNREAD.Protectedjacket.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

New Page Books,US, 2005 A field guide to the creatures that stalk the night. This explores the rich diversity of vampire lore - it is a unique and lavishly illustrated world and this overview is a wonderful reference. NEW & UNREAD FIRST EDITION.. Illus. by Daniels, Ian. 1st Edition.. Soft cover. New.

Thames & Hudson, 2011 A refreshing look at the wonderful rich displays of art in the UK galleries. This is a new and unread copy, perfect for the collector.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/New.

Canongate Books, 2016 These wonderful books are into multiple reprints, making it hard to find a FIRST printing of the hardback FIRST EDITION, but here is a perfect collectable copy. No owner marks, no turned down corners, just a wonderful '1' on the copyright page, denoting the first printing of this Canongate edition. Good grief, it doesn't come any better. Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

Reaktion Books, 2020 New and unread first printing hardback. This superb publisher issues original and thought provoking books, and then illustrates them perfectly. Dare one say, this is a charming book that is also forensically detailed.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New.

Fantagraphics Books, 2015 Second printing of the hardback first edition. Unread, as new. No marks or damage. This has an introduction by Robert Smigel. A perfect collectable, hard to find in such a new unread condition. Language: eng. Hardcover. New/As New.