Search Results: Authors starting with V from Chris Martin Modern First Editions

Andre Deutsch 1972 (1st UK) 0. Hardcover. Fine. First edition, first impression. Lovely example in a d/w which is NOT sunned or price-clipped. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Andre Deutsch 1984 (1st UK). 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. Fine in a Fine d/w.

The English Association (1st UK). 1st Edition . Soft cover. Fine. The English Association Presidential Address 1977. V.S.Pritchett's copy of his own title. A small neat book-label bearing a facsimile of his monogram, 'VSP', and the words 'From The Library of V.S.Pritchett' has been fixed to the front pastedown. Fine in wraps as published.

Penguin 1973 (1st UK Paperback). 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. V.S. Pritchett's own copy of this title with his ownership signature, "V.S.Pritchett' on the f.f.e. A small neat book-label bearing a facsimile of his monogram, 'VSP', and the words 'From The Library of V.S.Pritchett' has been fixed to the front pastedown. First UK paperback edition. Sl. browned page edges o/w Nr. Fine in pictorial wraps as issued.

Chatto & Windus 1979 (1st UK). 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. V. S. Pritchett's copy of his own title with a small neat book-label bearing a facsimile of his monogram, 'VSP', and the words 'From The Library of V.S.Pritchett', has been fixed to the front pastedown. Dustwrapper and some leaves somewhat marked and soiled o/w VG in VG d/w.

No Binding. Fine. An original piece of artwork titled and signed by Val Biro. It is a sketch of a Chipping Campden street scene in pastel colours. Titled "Chipping Campden" and signed "Biro '48

Dakers 1953 (1st UK). No Binding. Fine. Val Biro produced 4 designs for the d/w of this book. All signed, the first 3 are pencil sketches and differ from the final draft which was in colour and very similar to the finished wrapper. As soon as Biro had been sent a manuscript for a new book, he produced a "rough" design in colour on paper, in the same size as the proposed dustwrapper. Occasionally more than one rough was done to satisfy the publisher before Val went ahead with the finished artwork on artboard.

The Dial Press 1984 (1st US) 0. Hardcover. Fine. First edition, first impression of this wonderful book signed, 'Love, Bill Wyman'. Wyman did the portrait photography for this book that contains an email from Bill Wyman to Allan Thompson thanking him for some information. Also includes a Chagall poster. From Wikipaedia - Wyman is a keen photographer. He has taken photographs throughout his career and in June 2010 launched a retrospective of his work in an exhibition in St Paul de Vence. The exhibition included images of his music acquaintances as well as famous artists from the South of France including Marc Chagall. - Fine in a Near Fine d/w.

Harper Collins 2000 (1st UK). First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine. First edition, first impression. Signed presentation from the author on the title page. The first in the Ellie Quicke mystery series. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Doubleday 2005 (1st UK Paperback). 1st Edition . Soft cover. As New. Large format paperback published simultaneously with the hardback. First edition, first printing (135798642). This is the basis for the hit movie Slumdog Millionaire, the story of a penniless waiter from Mumbai who strikes it rich on a high-stake quiz show. The author is an Indian diplomat now posted to South Africa and this was his first book. Mint in wraps as issued.

No Binding. Fine. A leaf from an autograph album, signed by Vikram Seth on one side and Colin Dexter with dedication on the other". Fine.

Scribners US 1979 (1st US) . Hardcover. Fine. First edition, first impression. Review copy with promotional flyer and review note sent to Ron Schwarz, Michael Barcun. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Scribners US 1979 (1st US) 0. Hardcover. Fine. First edition, first impression. Mint in a Mint d/w.

Small Maynard and Company 1925 (1st US) 0. Hardcover. Fine. Wonderful condition. Charles Erskine Scott Wood's copy. He is best known as the author of the 1927 satirical bestseller, Heavenly Discourse. His wife Sarah Bard Field has a poem in this book. Also contains poems by Vita Sackville West and Graham Greene. Fine.