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London : Jonathan Cape, 1961.
First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Richard Chopping. A bright example.
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London : Jonathan Cape, 1955.
First edition, first issue with “shoo” for “shoot” on page 10 of the third novel in the James Bond series and what many critics to be his finest. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a bright near fine price-clipped dust jacket with light toning and rubbing to the extremities. Jacket design by Kenneth Lewis.Continue reading "Moonraker."
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London : Greening & Co., Limited, 1909.
Rare first edition of this early science fiction novel. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, tissue-guarded frontispiece, with black and white illustrations. In near fine condition.
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New York : George H. Richmond & Co, 1896.
First edition of this utopian science fiction novel. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, tissue-guarded frontispiece, top edge gilt, illustrated with black and white drawings by Walter C. Greenough. In very good condition.
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New York : St. Martin's Press, 1977.
First edition of the master of science fiction’s suspenseful mystery adventure. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Susan- Frederik Pohl 196.” Additionally signed by Frederik Pohl on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed twice by Pohl.
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New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1946.
Early printing of Orwell’s timeless allegorical novel—a scathing satire on a downtrodden society’s blind march towards totalitarianism. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, inscription to the front free endpaper. Jacket art by Art Brenner.
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London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1996.
First edition of this “tour de force in which almost every convention of the classic spy novel is violated” (The New York Times). Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly inscribed by John le Carre the title page, “For Vicki, with all good things- John le Carre 5 Nov ’96 Harrods.” Fine in a fineContinue reading "The Tailor of Panama."
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London : Digby, Long & Co., Publishers, 1897.
First edition of this fantastical reinterpretation of the legend of the Wandering Jew. Octavo, original cloth, floral endpapers. In very good condition.
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Philadelphia : The Penn Publishing Company, 1936.
First edition of this science fiction novel about two explorers discovering a hidden subterranean world. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Rare in the original dust jacket.
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London : Grant Richards LTD, 1923.
First edition of this satirical science fiction novel. Octavo, original cloth. In good condition. Rare.
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London : The "Boy's Own Paper" Office, 1926.
First edition of this early example of disaster fiction. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, frontispiece, with black and white illustrations by George Soper. In very good condition. Ownership inscription to the front pastedown.
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New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1971.
First edition of Blatty’s landmark horror novel, basis for the 1973 film. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by William Peter Blatty and actress Kitty Winn, who starred in the film on the front free endpaper, “To Bob – with my thanks and warm good wishes – Bill Blatty June 2, 1971” and “ForContinue reading "The Exorcist."
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London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1948.
First edition of what many consider the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “[in black ink] For R. A. Addyes-Scott from Graham Greene. [in blue ink] Begun 1943; finished 1947 – written in snatches between other jobs.” Laid in is a note from Addyes-ScottContinue reading "The Heart of the Matter."
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London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1974-1979.
First editions of each title in the author’s acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, three volumes, original cloth. From the library of English writer, editor, and broadcaster Edward Anthony Thompson, also known as Anthony Lejeune. Anthony Lejeune was known for his weekly radio talk London Letter that was broadcast in South Africa for nearly 30 years andContinue reading "[The Karla Trilogy]: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People"
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London : The Bodley Head, 1966.
First edition of this novel set in Haiti under the rule of “Papa Doc” Duvalier, which explores the political suppression and terrorism through the figure of an English hotel owner, Brown. Octavo, original green cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author prior to publication on the front free endpaper, “For Charlie affectionately from Graham. ChristmasContinue reading "The Comedians."
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New York : Charles Scribners Sons, 1971.
First edition of this classic science fiction work, which revolves around a character whose dreams alter reality, including past events. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Ursula K. Le Guin on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Carl Berkowitz. An exceptional example, uncommon signed.
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London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.
First edition of the tenth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original brown cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket, contemporary name to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. An exceptional example.
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London : Jonathan Cape, 1962.
First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. An exceptional example.
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Amiens 12 July, [no year].
Rare autographed letter signed by the father of science fiction Jules Verne. One page in French, 32mo, addressed “Cher Monsieur,” the letter reads in full (translated), “Amiens, July 12, I was absent when your letter arrived here. I am delighted you are happy with your business and that your French purchases are the most likedContinue reading "Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed."
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New York : Berkley Books, 1984.
First edition of the fascinating story behind the filming of 1984 American epic space opera film Dune, directed by David Lynch and based on Frank Herbert’s bestselling science fiction masterpiece. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with over 100 photographs and illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by Frank Herbert on the half-title page in the year ofContinue reading "The Making of Dune."
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New York : The Modern Library, 1950.
First Modern Library edition of Maugham’s classic satire. Small octavo, original publisher’s cloth, patterned endpapers. From the library of Raymond Chandler with his library stamp to the title page: Raymond Chandler 6925 Neptune Place La Jolla, California. Subsequently from the library of Chandler’s personal secretary, fiancé, and muse Jean Vounder-Davis, with her ownership inscription oppositeContinue reading "Cakes and Ale."
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New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1982.
Signed limited first edition of this classic novel which explores madness and revenge on a global scale. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert. Fine in a fine slipcase.
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New York and Pittsburgh : The Colonial Company, Limited, 1903.
Limited manuscript edition of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe. Octavo, ten volumes, bound in full crushed levant morocco by The Monastery Hill Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in four compartments within gilt raised bands, gilt turn-ins, top edge gilt, watered silk endpapers, three tissue guarded frontispieces in each volume,Continue reading "The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe."
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New York : Ballantine Books, 1993.
First edition of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller. Quarto, original half cloth. Boldly signed by legendary designer Chip Kidd with a large original drawing of the iconic dust jacket dinosaur by him on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Additionally signed by Chip Kidd on the front jacket panel. RareContinue reading "The Making of Jurassic Park: An Adventure 65 Million Years in the Making."
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New York : Scribner, 2000.
First edition of this classic work, which tells the story of death row supervisor Paul Edgecombe’s encounter with John Coffey, an unusual inmate who displays inexplicable healing and empathetic abilities. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Fontana.
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London : Heinemann, 1962.
First edition of Burgess’ landmark novel. Octavo, original black boards, titles to spine in gilt. Fine in a fine first issue dust jacket with the wide flaps with a touch of wear. Jacket design by Barry Trengrove. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by Asprey. Easily one of the nicest examples weContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."
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London : William Heinemann, 1962.
First edition of Burgess’ landmark novel. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by Anthony BurgessContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."
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New York : The Vanguard Press, Inc, 1963.
First edition in English of Pierre Boulle’s chilling novel that launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed, “a Chris Aragama en lui souhaitant beaucoup de succes, avec l’amicale sympathie de Pierre Boulle.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in aContinue reading "Planet of the Apes."
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San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 1999.
First edition of the early history of the first popular superhero, Superman. Royal octavo, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Signed on the title page and rear jacket flap by art director and designer Chip Kidd. Additionally inscribed by Kidd on the front panel of the dust jacket in a speech bubble, “For Ari.” PhotographsContinue reading "Superman: The Golden Age. In Color!"
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New York : Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1965.
First edition of the author’s fifth novel, a classic satire, which introduces the reader to Kilgore Trout. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed “Kurt Vonnegut Feb. 26 2000” on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Murray Tinkelman. A very sharp example.
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London : PAN, 1979.
First British edition of this modern classic, preceding the hardcover edition. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Douglas Adams in a contemporary hand on the front pastedown. In fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco chemise and clamshell box. A very sharp example, rare and desirable signed.
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London : Faber and Faber, 1977.
First edition of this mystery by the author of A Mind to Murder. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Terry Trott. Photograph of the author by Jerry Bauer.
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London : Hutchinson, 1977.
First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the title page with a transcription from the opening line of this work, “Eunice Parchman killed the Coverdale family because she could not read or write” Ruth Rendell.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. A unique example.
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Edinburgh : Adam and Charles Black, 1875-1881.
Finely bound edition of the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe. Octavo, four volumes bound in three quarter calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, all edges marbled, tissue-guarded frontispiece to Vols. I and II, illustrated with etchings and headpieces in each volume, foldingContinue reading "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe."
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Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1974.
First edition of the novel that launched King’s career, with ‘First Edition’ stated on the copyright page and ‘P6’ in the gutter of page 199. Octavo, original maroon cloth, compliments stamp to the front pastedown, “With Compliments of Doubleday & Company, Inc.” Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “For BobbyContinue reading "Carrie."
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London : Hutchinson, 1977.
First edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Hannah Shaviv. Author’s photograph by Jerry Bauer.
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New York : Harper & Row, Publishers, 1971.
First edition of Blatty’s landmark horror novel, basis for the 1973 film. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by William Peter Blatty and actress Kitty Winn, who starred in the film on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Frederick Cantor. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed theContinue reading "The Exorcist."
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New York and London : D. Appleton and Company, 1911.
First edition of this classic interplanetary adventure novel. Octavo, original lime green pictorial cloth, frontispiece of a scene from page 47 “Standing on the steps … was a creature shaped like a man, but more savage than a gorilla.” Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication.Continue reading "A Columbus of Space."
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London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2010.
Signed limited first edition of the author’s first young-adult novel. Octavo, original pictorial boards. One of 250 numbered copies signed by Carlos Ruiz Zafon on the title page, this is number 7. In fine condition. Cover illustration by Neal Murren. Housed in the original pictorial slipcase which is in fine condition. Translated by Lucia Graves.
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London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1971.
First edition of le Carré’s classic sixth novel. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John le Carre on the title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Tony Geddes. An exceptional example.
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New York : The Viking Press, 1979.
First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1983 thriller film directed by David Cronenberg. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by One + One Studio.
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London : Victor Gollancz, 1963.
First edition of the le Carre’s classic work, which went on to reinvigorate the spy genre. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light toning to the spine. An exceptional example.
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New York : Warner Books, 1989.
First edition of the gripping climax to Butler’s acclaimed Xenogenesis trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Don Puckey. Cover illustration by Wayne Barlowe.
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Alcalá de Henares : Fundación Colegio Del Rey, 1993.
First edition of this prize-winning crime novella in the original Spanish. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. In near fine condition. Cover painting by Hilla Schürholz. Accompanied by the original publisher’s ‘La Pista de Hielo’ informational bookmark.
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New York : The Viking Press, 1960.
First edition of Peter Beagle’s first fantasy novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Peter Beagle on the front free endpaper with a smiley in the “P.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by George Salter. An exceptional signed example.
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London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1948.
First edition of what many consider the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original blue cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with toning to the spine.
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London : Secker & Warburg, 1949.
First edition of Orwell’s classic dystopian novel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing and a small chip. Jacket design by Michael Kennard. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. A sharp example, uncommon in this condition.
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London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1995.
First edition, second printing of this novel by the author of The Spy Who Came In From the Cold. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by John le Carre on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Author photograph by Douglas Brothers.
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