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PS Publishing England, 2022 SLIPCASED limited edition, signed by the illustrator. This is a hefty issue in a dust jacket and inside a slipcase. It is a gorgeous limited edition of 1000 copies only. This is number 597. A wonderful novel. And this is its finest edition. Perfect new copy unread, signed by the artist, and numbered.. Signed by Illustrator. Limited Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

PS Publishing, 2025 RARE signed slipcased and numbered limited edition. Number 45 of only 200 copies. This superb novel sold out as soon as it was announced. Multi winning writer Lavue Tidhar is most certainly a writer to watch. This is a work of front rank genius.. Signed by Author. Limited Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

This unique and utterly classic library binding was commissioned from The Government Printing Office, in Mauritius, for the bibliophile Sir Robert Scott. Sir Robert was the Governor of Mauritius from Mar 1954 until Jul 1959. He had books especially bound for him, and they are exemplary. Such elegant and beautifully crafted works are expensive, and to commission this standard today would be at least three times the price of this one. Fine bindings are highly sought after collectables. For those seeking unique books, built to last, such books impart a refined impression to a home. If the book is also a timeless classic it becomes a permanent keepsake. These gorgeous books are made to last for centuries. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Hardcover. Near Fine.

Faber and Faber London, 2012 VERY RARE signed first edition UK hardcover. Special Faber bookplate. This is a new copy of this extraordinary book by an artist who should be exhibited at Tate Modern. This is fine art. It is an example of an artist who should have work in public galleries, such as Tate Modern, but which is excluded by the narrow minded attitudes of the people who govern the art we see. We are all the poorer for such exclusion. SIGNATURE is via an official Faber bookplate. This large format hardback was issued without a jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New.

The Manhattan Map Company, Inc., 1985 This superb detailed Axonometric Projection map is of the Midtown Manhattan area. Manhattan in 1985 was a different city to today, such is the nature of vibrant urban areas. But essentially much of the city as depicted here is utterly recognisable as the place so familiar to all of us. The artist makes the tiniest details in his painstakingly clear pen work. It is a true classic of mapmaking. The fold up print is in its original holder, with the history of how the map was conceived and how it was finally produced. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Soft cover. Near Fine.

Lonely Road Books SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. Number 320 of only 474 copies. This is an unread unused copy, beautifully bound in dried blood looking faux leather. There is a black and silver inlay. This gorgeous book is encased in a matching slipcase, with spooky lustre dark end papers. There is a sewn in page marker. Guillermo del Toro, the visionary creator of the Academy Award-winning Pan's Labyrinth, and Chuck Hogan, a Hammett Award-winning author, have both SIGNED this copy and numbered it on a special bound in page. A truly epic novel about a horrifying battle between man and vampire, this special edition features a high-quality paper stock and a deluxe binding selected from the finest crafted materials available. This special edition features 20 original illustrations by acclaimed comic artist and film director Troy Nixey.. Signed by Author. Limited Edition.. Hardcover. New.

Heinemann London, 1956 A first edition hardback in an unclipped and now protected jacket. Quite rare. It has age darkened edges to the text block, but the orange binding is still distinctly orange largely because the excellent jacket has protected it. The book and jacket are graded NF to take into account the age. The binding is firm and without lean.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Faber London, 2021 UNIQUE AND SOUGHT AFTER. Specially printed, hand bound, signed by the author, accompanied by a pamphlet of exclusive images. On Thursday 1 July, 1999, Dr Nina Simone gave a rare performance as part of Nick Caves Meltdown Festival. After the show, in a state of awe, Warren Ellis crept onto the stage, took Dr Simones piece of chewed gum from the piano, wrapped it in her stage towel and put it in a Tower Records bag. The gum remained with him for twenty years; a sacred totem, his creative muse, growing in significance with every passing year. Handsome hand made slipcase. 150 Copies Only.. Limited Edition.. Hardcover. New.

AP Manuscripts USA HISTORY/DESCRIPTION: NO OTHER SYMPHONIC COMPOSITION HAS MET WITH SUCH A BROAD AND COMPLEX RECEPTION AS LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVENS SYMPHONY NUMBER 9 IN D MINOR, OPUS 125, POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE CHORAL SYMPHONY. THE WORK MARKED AN IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT IN 19TH CENTURY MUSIC. IN THE FINALE, BEETHOVEN SET THE MUSIC TO THE GERMAN POET FRIEDRICH VON SCHILLERS AN DIE FREUDE (ODE TO JOY), THE FIRST TIME THE HUMAN VOICE WAS INCLUDED IN A SYMPHONIC WORK. THE SYMPHONY WAS FIRST PERFORMED IN VIENNA ON MAY 7, 1824. ITS INFLUENCE HAS SINCE EXTENDED FAR BEYOND THE FIELD OF MUSIC. THE WORK HAS INSPIRED POETS, WRITERS, AND VISUAL ARTISTS; IT HAS PROVOKED AESTHETIC AND PHILOSOPHICAL ARGUMENT AND DISCUSSION. ABOVE ALL, SYMPHONY HAS AT ALL TIMES PROCLAIMED TO PEOPLE OF GOODWILL, ITS MESSAGE OF JOY AND THE GLOBAL BROTHERHOOD OF HUMANITY. COMPOSERS INFLUENCED BY THE WORK HAVE INCLUDED SCHUBERT, BERLIOZ, BRAHMS, WAGNER, BRUCKNER, MAHLER, AND MANY OTHERS. THE AUTOGRAPH SCORE OF BEETHOVENS NINTH IS HELD, ALMOST… Read More

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.

Faber & Faber SCARCE first edition. There is a signature, but it has not been authenticated and it is a bit scuffed (see photo) but it is on the title page, without a dedication, and it looks as if it has been written with a ball point pen. The book is a little bit care worn and ragged but everything is present and correct. The scruffy jacket is in very good shape considering its age. It is now protected. Nothing 'live' is missing with the jacket.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

Folio London, 2022 When the Beatles song of the book s title plays over an airplane intercom, Toru Watanabe is reminded of Naoko, his first love. Brought together by a traumatic shared experience, the couple find solace in an intense, complicated relationship in which they cocoon themselves from the rest of the world. A beautiful exploration of love, sexuality and grief, the nostalgic narrative is a departure from the author s typical magical realism and yet it remains distinctly Murakami. The first illustrated edition of Norwegian Wood features the mesmerising artwork of Daniel Liévano, who was awarded the Society of Illustrators Silver Award for his work on our edition of Kafka on the Shore, and whose vision marries perfectly with the dreamlike prose. Perfect new and unread copy of the first printing issued in a slipcase and illustrated.. Special Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

Faber & Faber London, 1970 Clean and tight first edition hardback of the UK first edition. There is a former owner's signature on the FEP, but it is neat. There is also a blind stamp on the half title with is attractive rather than a flaw. In this UK edition - published after the US - the author has made many revisions and several new poems. Of further interest to the collector the author has added an explanatory note exclusive to this UK edition. Unclipped and protected jacket.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

John Lane, 1934 Limited Edition of 1250 copies of which this is number 132, hand numbered on the limitation page. Beautiful binding, in two colour buckram, in green and cream. Unfortunately this has become a bit discoloured over the years, but it is still attractive and quite rare. Gilt titles. Delicate illustrations by Hortense Angora. Superb introduction by John Cowper Powys. All the text edges are stained dark green. The translation is by Frank Jellinek. A great and rare collectable.. Limited Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine.

Wingate London, 1949 The huge success in the USA of this book was repeated when it was published in London. This is the sixth printing in the first year of that first edition, and it is in collectable condition. The binding is still firm, and the now protected jacket is complete. But, of course, the treasure of this copy is the bookplate with the author's name on the title page, written with what looks like fountain pen. The signature is rare on this UK edition. Language: eng Language: eng. Signed by Author. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2005 Another enchanting book from Anna Pavord. Sumptuously illustrated, this gives a compelling insight into a world full of intrigue and intensely competitive egos. A stunning volume to accompany the author's best seller The Tulip. NEW & UNREAD.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/As New.

Hambledon & London, 2002 Brilliantly written examination of the Napoleonic army conditions for the soldiers of that time. Superb illustrations. Handsome first printing of this critically acclaimed study. Perfect unmarked protected jacket, not clipped. No names, no underlining, and the book looks unread. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Penguin London, 1946 VERY RARE Penguin first edition paperback. Somewhat delicate but still very definitely collectable. Classic Penguin livery of course. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Soft cover. Very Good.

Heinemann, 1942 A rare find, especially signed. This is the hardback first impression of these two tales in verse, and this copy is not just signed but dedicated, in ink, by Masefield, 'For Betty Atkinson, from John Masefield. April 15th, 1942'. Nice clean blue buckram binding, and with the complete dustjacket. This is now protected. 0.0 0.0 0.0. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good.

The Ministry of Agriculture, 1936 Clean and tight, this booklet was issued with twelve wonderful section headings by Blair Hughes Stanton. This is a near fine copy, with no ketchup stains, no annotations, and no bent corners. Chiefly sought after by collectors of the wood engraver Blair Hughes Stanton, but of sociological interest to recipe collectors.. Soft cover. Near Fine.