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A Twist in the Tale

Archer, Jeffrey

(Book #ID 148)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Alpha List

Allbeury, Ted [1917-2005]

(Book #ID 885)

Published by Rupert Hart-Davis, London First edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Company of Saints

Anthony, Evelyn

(Book #ID 1275)

Published by G. P. Putnam and Sons Ltd., 42 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Agents of Darkness [1]

Armstrong, Campbell

(Book #ID 1278)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 312 pp. ISBN 0340538252. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 1 other title by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Most Savage Animal

Atkinson, Kingsley

(Book #ID 1914)

Published by Rupert Hart-Davis, London First edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Near. Fine in Near Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Original Sins

Alther, Lisa

(Book #ID 2520)

Published by The Women's Press First edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Greenway

Adams, Jane

(Book #ID 6116)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 204 printed pages of text. Author's first novel. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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His Brother, The Bear

Ansell, Jack

(Book #ID 6412)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back aquamarine covers with navy titles, orange page tops. 331 pp novel. Author's first novel. Book in Fine condition. John Holdcroft designed dust wrapper with 5 mm closed nick to foot of rear panel, red titles to spine not faded, not price clipped and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Difficulties with Girls [1]

Amis, Kingsley [1922-1995]

(Book #ID 7486)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, publisher's grey end papers. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 276 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Shadows of the House [Signed]

Atkins, Meg Elizabeth [William Price Turner (1927-1998) was a poet, critic and editor who spent much of his life in Glasgow or Yorkshire].

(Book #ID 8698)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back black covers, green titles. 253 pp. SIGNED presentation copy to William Price Turner, author of Soldon's Women. Dusty page tops. Nr. Fine in Leslie Stead designed dust wrapper with 1 mm rubs to spine tips, light shelf mark to lower panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dracula Unbound

Aldiss, Brian

(Book #ID 9132)

Published by Grafton Books, London First edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back publishers grey paper covered boards, gilt stamping. 200 pp. Fine in Fine Chris Foss illustrated panoramic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. As new. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Strong Dose of Myself [Signed]

Abse, Dannie

(Book #ID 9776)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back publisher's original russet paper covered boards, gilt stamping. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 220 pp. SIGNED by the author to title page. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Plato Papers [1]

Ackroyd, Peter

(Book #ID 69464)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

Brand new first edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone grey paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 139 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1856197018

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Einstein's Monsters

Amis, Martin [Martin Louis Amis (25 August 1949 - 19 May 2023) was an English novelist, essayist, memoirist, and screenwriter].

(Book #ID 11184)

Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 127 pp. Hint of tanning to closed page edges. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tomorrow Will Be Sunday

Amis, Breton

(Book #ID 76835)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London circa 1946. London circa 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate grey paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, tape repair to the bottom corner of the last page, war economy standard paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition period art work dust wrapper with tape repairs to the inside of the upper and lower edges, nicks and chips to the edges and corners, not price clipped 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Appeal to the Gods

Allsopp, Bruce

(Book #ID 13219)

Published by Oriel Press Ltd., [Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd.] Branch End, Stocksfield, Northumberland First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back publisher's original aquamarine cloth covers, silver stamping to spine, orange paper end papers. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 154 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Question

Alleg, Henri [Translated from the French by John Calder, Preface by Jean-Paul Sartre]

(Book #ID 13538)

Published by John Calder Ltd., 17 Sackville Street, London First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8" x 5½" 96 pp. Terrifying revelations of the conduct of French paratroops in Algeria. As the final proofs of this book were sent back to the printer, the French edition was seized by the police, this being the first time that a book had been seized in France for political reasons since the eighteenth century. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper with short closed tear to top of upper panel, red spine titles not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Difficulties with Girls [2]

Amis, Kingsley [1922-1995]

(Book #ID 14247)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, publisher's grey end papers. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 276 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Adams, Douglas

(Book #ID 14276)

Published by Simon and Schuster, Rockefeller Center, New York First Edition 1988. New York 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth spine, camel paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 319 pp. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Triptych of a Young Wolf

Allestree, Ann

(Book #ID 75175)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 19 New Road, Brighton First Edition 2008. Brighton 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [viii] 248 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781846242366

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The Hunter

Aldridge, James

(Book #ID 16137)

The Bodley Head Limited, London First edition 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea-green cloth covers, gilt lettering in navy title block to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 264 pp. Small name to front end paper. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with light fading to spine, shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Heaven Eyes [New Book]

Almond, David

(Book #ID 16740)

Published by Hodder Children's Books a Division of Hodder Headline, 338 Euston, London First Edition 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua green paper covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 9'' x 5½''. Contains 216 pages. ISBN 0340764813, number string to copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection, as new. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340764813

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The Untroubled Wolves

Allen, Clifford

(Book #ID 16937)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First edition 1953. 1953.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼". Ex-library with usual stamps and wear in period artwork dust wrapper, not price clipped 9/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Three From Minikoi

Abell, Kjeld [Translated by A. I. Roughton]

(Book #ID 16950)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London, First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 7¾" x 5½" 319 pp. Light foxing to end papers. Very Good in Nr. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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One Last Glimpse

Aldridge, James

(Book #ID 17103)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 182 pp. ISBN 0718115643. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with age darkening to edges of lower panel, without any tears or chips, not price clipped £4.25. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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One Fat Englishman

Amis, Kingsley [1922-1995]

(Book #ID 97211)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1963. 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning down the spine, small rubs to the tips and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Man in the Mirror: A Novel of Espionage [1]

Ayer, Frederick

(Book #ID 19890)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1965. London 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5'' 224 printed pages of text. Small name to front end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to spine tip affecting 'n' of 'Man', spine only very slightly faded, not price clipped 18/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Laying on of Hands

Arent, Arthur

(Book #ID 20457)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 273 pp ISBN 718108706. Author's second novel. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Literary Houses: Ten Famous Houses In Fiction

Ashe, Rosalind

(Book #ID 20662)

Paper Tiger First edition 1982. 1982.

Publisher's original laminated card covers. Quarto 11½" x 8¼" 140 pp ISBN 0905895649. Colour and monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. In very near Fine condition with faint shade line across foot of upper panel, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Second Face [La Belle Image]

Aymé, Marcel [Translated from the French by Norman Denny]

(Book #ID 103594)

Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., London First UK Edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blackcurrant cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to the top and bottom of the spine, not price clipped, 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Greenway

Adams, Jane

(Book #ID 57335)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 204 printed pages of text. Author's first novel. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ippolita

Alberto Denti di Pirajno

(Book #ID 82258)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 336 pp. Minimal marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and chips, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Only In London [Signed]

Al-Shaykh, Hanan [Translated by Catherine Cobham]

(Book #ID 23857)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Limited, 2 Soho Square, London First Edition 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine, buttercup yellow end papers, black silk bookmark. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 276 pp. SIGNED by the author to title page. Without inscription. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, new book never used. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Brokers of Doom [Signed]

Aikman, Anthony

(Book #ID 23897)

Published by Robert Hale Limited, Clerkenwell Green, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 188 page ISBN 0709028741. Third and final part of the trilogy which began with 'The Caves of Segada' and continued with 'The Eye of Itza.' SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'Friday 13th March, Cecily and Hugh, All best wishes, Anthony Aikman.' Fine condition book in Very Good condition Barbara Walton designed dust wrapper with foxing to paper covers, not price clipped, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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