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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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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1961.
First hardcover edition of the author’s second novel and what many consider his finest. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by Kurt Vonnegut on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with very light shelfwear. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A very nice example, uncommon signed.
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Warszawa : Wydawnictwo Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowej, 1961.
True first edition of this classic work. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Stanislaw Lem on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A very sharp example, uncommon in this condition and signed.
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London : Victor Gollancz, 1961.
First edition of the author’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by theContinue reading "Call For The Dead."
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London : Heinemann, 1961.
First edition of this Greene novel set in a leproserie on the upper reaches of a tributary of the Congo River in Africa. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Dust jacket design by Lacey Everett.
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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. Boldly signed by eleven cast members of the 1977 film adaptation on the title page and facing page, including: Roger Moore, Caroline Munro, Olga Bisera, Sue Vanner, Shane Rimmer, Eva Rueber-Staier, Marilyn Galsworthy, Valerie Leon, Edward de Souza, VernonContinue reading "The Spy Who Loved Me."
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London : Faber and Faber, 1962.
First edition of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, original green cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the title page with the added words, “And when that happened the right words would be found. P.D. James 4/8/14.” The inscription is the final lines of this novel. Near fine in a near fine dust jacketContinue reading "Cover Her Face."
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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. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. A sharp 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. Boldly signed by Roger Moore on the title page. Moore played 007 in the film adaptation. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed.
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London : Faber and Faber, 1962.
First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original green cloth. Lengthily signed by the author on the title page with the added words, “P.D. James He knew with a sudden and heart-lifting certainty that they would meet again. And when that happened the right words would be found.” The inscription is the final linesContinue reading "Cover Her Face."
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London : Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1962.
First edition of the author’s post-apocalyptic work in which an new Ice Age descends on England. Octavo, original cloth. Good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Stein.
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London : The Crime Club by Collins, 1962.
First edition of this classic Miss Marple murder mystery novel. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. From the collection of Dr. John Talbot Gernon with his red leather and gilt ownership plate to the front pastedown.
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London : Michael Joseph, 1962-2006.
First editions of each of the first forty Dick Francis’ mystery novels.Octavo, 40 Volumes. All forty volumes are signed by Francis and the first three novels: “Dead Cert”, “Nerve”, and “For Kicks” are signed with lines transcribed from them by Francis. The Set Consists of: Dead Cert, Nerve, For Kicks, Odds Against, Flying Finish, BloodContinue reading "Dick Francis Complete Set. Dead Cert, Nerve, For Kicks, Odds Against, Flying Finish, Blood Sport, Forfeit, Enquiry, Rat Race, Bonecrack, Smokescreen, Slay-Ride, Knock Down, High Stakes, In The Frame, Risk, Trial Run, Whip Hand, Reflex, Twice Shy, Banker, The Danger, Proof, Break In, Bolt, Hot Money, The Edge, Straight, Longshot, Comeback, Driving Force, Decider, Wild Horses, Come To Grief, To The Hilt, 10-lb Penalty, Field Of Thirteen, Second Wind Shattered and Under Orders."
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London : Heinemann, 1962.
First edition of Burgess’ landmark novel. Octavo, original black boards, titles to spine in gilt. Boldly signed by Anthony Burgess on the second free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with the wide flaps with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket design by Barry Trengrove. Housed in a custom half moroccoContinue reading "A Clockwork Orange."
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London : Herbert Jenkins, 1962.
First edition of Wodehouse’s witty and endearing mystery novel. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket.
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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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London : Faber and Faber, 1962.
First edition of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, original green cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Charles Mozley. An excellent example.
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London : Michael Joseph, 1962.
First edition of the author’s first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Trevor Denning.
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Garden City, New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1962.
First edition of Asimov’s work on the chemistry of life processes. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Isaac Asimov on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Alex Gotfryd. Rare and desirable signed.
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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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London : Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Rare uncorrected proof of the first edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original light green pictorial wrappers. In very good condition.
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London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1962.
First British edition of Deighton’s first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily signed by the author on the title page, “Maybe its not wise to make too many friends in any business! Best wishes to John Len Deighton London May 9th 2008.” Fine in a very good dust jacket that shows light wear. JacketContinue reading "The Ipcress File."
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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. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Peter To Cheer him up! From Ian.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Richard Chopping. Housed in a full morocco clamshell box, the front panel mimickingContinue reading "The Spy Who Loved Me."
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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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