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Derleth, August

(Book #ID 17502)

Arkham House Publishers First edition 1959. 1959.

First edition publisher's original stapled printed card covers. 7" x 4½" xlii pp. Age tanning to spine edges and in Very Good condition, contents in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued, not price clipped $1.25. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dunston, Lola [Illustrated by Dr. Tom Dunston]

(Book #ID 17719)

Privately Published 1980. 1980.

Hard back binding in publisher's original russet paper covers, white lettering to upper panel. 8vo 8½" x 8" unpaginated ISBN 062002738X. Full page sepia photographs of paintings and illustrations by Dr. Tom Dunston with text opposite. SIGNED by the author to front end paper, the author has also hand written the title to the first poem 'Vida' [Vida Beynon nee Roux]. Without inscription. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Devlin, Anne

(Book #ID 46937)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 3 Queen Square London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0571145973. Contains 151 printed pages of text. Tanning to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in near 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. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dorsey, Tim

(Book #ID 89717)

Published by HarperCollins 10 East 53rd Street, New York, USA First Edition 2006. 2006.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original yellow paper covered boards with grey paper covered spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 336 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'Tim Dorsey'. 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 9780060585624

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De Momet, M. [Jacket by L. Gibson]

(Book #ID 79628)

Published by Nimmo, 25 Gilbert Street, London First Edition 1950. London 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive cloth covers, lavender title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 314 printed pages of text. Very little wear to the covers, slight sun fading along the foot of the spine and front edge, feint ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, shelf rubs to the white panels, not price clipped 8s 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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Dunne, Colin

(Book #ID 19874)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 307 pp ISBN 0002223627. Author's first novel. Fine in near Fine dust wrapper with small surface mark to upper panel, not price clipped £5.50. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Duncan, Ronald

(Book #ID 19881)

Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London 1946. 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 100 pp. Pencil name to front end paper, spine age darkened and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Duke, Winifred

(Book #ID 21121)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1956. 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, oxidised gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼". Contains 200 pages. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with surface rubs to spine tips, edges and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection, scarce title in dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Davis, Rankin

(Book #ID 21892)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6" 346 pp ISBN 0340657839. Number string to copyright page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Author's first novel. Slight age tanning to page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Davis, Victor

(Book #ID 21897)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6" 384 pp ISBN 057506532X. Author's second novel. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Davis, Victor

(Book #ID 21898)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6" 384 pp ISBN 057506532X. Author's second novel. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Compliments slip and note from Victor Gollancz relating to the book, laid-in. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dowley, D. M.

(Book #ID 22811)

Published by Peter Davies Ltd., St Ann's Press, Park Road, Altrincham, London 1950 reprinted edition. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, ivory lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 264 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dunn, Suzannah

(Book #ID 23000)

Flamingo An Imprint of HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1998. 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 8" x 5½" 247 pp ISBN 0002256533, number string to copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, as new. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Davis, William

(Book #ID 23183)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1 Tavistock Chambers, Bloomsbury Way, London First edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" x, 214 [pp] ISBN 0283997915. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'For Daphne and Louis with very best wishes, William Davis.' Without inscription. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Davies, Jonathan

(Book #ID 88325)

Published by Little, Brown, Time Warner Books UK, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, midnight blue end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 344 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the dedication page 'Beth Prince from Jonathan Davies. 9.IV.02.' 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 0316859478

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De La Mare, Walter [1873-1956] Illustrated by Louise Brierley

(Book #ID 24712)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London First Thus Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, white lettering to spine. 8vo 10'' x 7''. Contains 111 pages with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571139892

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Du Maurier, Daphne [1907-1989]

(Book #ID 90281)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original salmon covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 173 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with slight fading of the red down the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 10 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575029943

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Deighton, Len [Leonard Cyril Deighton (born 18 February 1929), is a British author and is considered one of the top three spy novelists of his time along with Ian Fleming and John le Carré]

(Book #ID 8042)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

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

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Dart-Thornton, Cecilia

(Book #ID 29340)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Limited, London First Edition 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' pp ISBN 0333907531. Number string to copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. Free from inscription. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small scuff mark to the centre of the lower cover and 15 mm closed tear to top of lower fore edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper 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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Donleavy, J. P. [Jacket Illustration by George Sharpe]

(Book #ID 62037)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., 536 Kings Road, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 376 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition illustrated 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. ISBN 0713911697

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Diane Duane and Peter Morwood [Based Upon the Teleplay by Rockne S. O'Bannon and Tommy Thompson, Story by Rockne S. O'Bannon]

(Book #ID 30293)

Published by Millennium An Orion Book, London First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 200 pp ISBN 1857981839. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny scuff mark to foot of spine and front cover, not price clipped, spine not faded. Dust wrapper 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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Dibble, L. Grace [1902-1959]

(Book #ID 31060)

Published by Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd., Elms Court, Ilfracombe, Devon First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition in publisher's original laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 453 pp ISBN 722399529. Monochrome illustrations throughout. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the title page 'With good wishes for Happy Armchair Travelling, L. Grace Dibble.' Good reading condition copy with creasing to the spine and corners, one page section proud, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Day, Frederick T.

(Book #ID 31263)

Published by The Guildhall Publishing Co. Ltd., 9 Gough Square, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 197, vi [pp]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs across the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 10/-. Dust wrapper 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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De Mandiargues, Andre Pieyre [Translated by April Fitzlyon] Jacket Design by John Sewell

(Book #ID 71181)

Published by Calder & Boyars Ltd., 18 Brewer Street, London First English Edition 1971. London 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. 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. ISBN 071450131X

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Dart, Gregory

(Book #ID 31969)

Published by Short Books London First Edition 2003. London 2003.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 156 pp ISBN 1904095283. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Drummond, Emma [Jacket Illustration by Jack McCarthy]

(Book #ID 62843)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 341 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper. 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. ISBN 057503579X

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Durrell, Lawrence [1912-1990]

(Book #ID 65668)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 283 [i] printed pages of text. Just a hint of foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 30s, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 571092128

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Duncan, Jane [1910-1976] Pseudonym of Elizabeth Jane Cameron

(Book #ID 32953)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St Martin's Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 292 pp. Though she enjoyed writing all her life, Duncan did not seek publication until her husband's serious illness. Still in Jamaica, in need of money and facing the prospect of widowhood, she submitted a novel to an agent in London, and, when it was accepted, revealed that she had completed six further manuscripts. They became the first volumes in 'My Friends' series, which eventually comprised 19 titles. 'My Friends the Miss Boyds [1959], was an immediate success. This copy [along with others in stock] was purchased from a relative of an employee of Macmillan's, where it has remained untouched and unopened for over 40 years. Corners sharp, firm and tight. Fine condition book, in Fine condition Virginia Smith illustrated panoramic dust wrapper, not price clipped 16s, with over price ticket of 21s, spine colours not faded, paper crisp and fresh, stunning copy. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips whatsoever and supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Duncan, Jane [1910-1976] Pseudonym of Elizabeth Jane Cameron

(Book #ID 32954)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St Martin's Street, London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 282 pp. Though she enjoyed writing all her life, Duncan did not seek publication until her husband's serious illness. Still in Jamaica, in need of money and facing the prospect of widowhood, she submitted a novel to an agent in London, and, when it was accepted, revealed that she had completed six further manuscripts. They became the first volumes in 'My Friends' series, which eventually comprised 19 titles. 'My Friends the Miss Boyds [1959], was an immediate success. This copy [along with others in stock] was purchased from a relative of an employee of Macmillan's, where it has remained untouched and unopened for over 40 years. Corners sharp, firm and tight. Fine condition book, in Fine condition Virginia Smith illustrated panoramic dust wrapper, not price clipped 21s, spine colours not faded, paper crisp and fresh, stunning copy. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips whatsoever and supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Duncan, Jane [1910-1976] Pseudonym of Elizabeth Jane Cameron

(Book #ID 32963)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., St Martin's Press, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition in publisher's original green card covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 255 pp. Though she enjoyed writing all her life, Duncan did not seek publication until her husband's serious illness. Still in Jamaica, in need of money and facing the prospect of widowhood, she submitted a novel to an agent in London, and, when it was accepted, revealed that she had completed six further manuscripts. They became the first volumes in 'My Friends' series, which eventually comprised 19 titles. 'My Friends the Miss Boyds [1959], was an immediate success. This copy [along with others in stock] was purchased from a relative of an employee of Macmillan's, where it has remained untouched and unopened for over 40 years. Slight spine slant and in very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Du Maurier, Daphne [1907-1989]

(Book #ID 51776)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, dulled gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 379 printed pages of text. Ownership name and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Domatilla, John

(Book #ID 63957)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 155 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the edges. Near 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. ISBN 434200905

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Disch, Thomas M.

(Book #ID 99414)

Published by Rupert Hart-Davis Ltd., 3 Upper James Street, Golden Square, London First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 156 printed pages of text. Ex Royal Marines library copy with stamp to the front and rear paste downs and label traces to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, upper and fore edges, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 246985518

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Dogar, Sharon [Anne Frank]

(Book #ID 85756)

Published by Andersen Press Ltd., 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, black end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 329 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. TWICE SIGNED by the Author to the half-title and title pages 'For Shin, Sharon Dogar' and 'Sharon Dogar.' 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 9781849391245

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