Auction No 430, Category: Books
96 Lots (displaying 21 - 40)
Peter van Greenaway "The Destiny Man", 1977, "Graffiti", 1983, "The Dissident", 1980, and "Mutants", 1986, all Gollancz First Editions
Peter van Greenaway "The Destiny Man", 1977, "Graffiti", 1983, "The Dissident", 1980, and "Mutants", 1986, all Gollancz First Editions
Lot 35
Lot: 35
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £38
MORE DETAILSPeter van Greenaway The Destiny Man, 1977, Graffiti, 1983, The Dissident, 1980, and Mutants, 1986, all Gollancz First Editions in complete d/jkts. Light browning to first two leaves of Destiny Man o/w fine. (4)
Gollancz Thrillers and Crime Fiction, with works by W.J. Burley (5), June Drummond (4) and three others. All fine First Editions in VG/VF d/jkts
Gollancz Thrillers and Crime Fiction, with works by W.J. Burley (5), June Drummond (4) and three others. All fine First Editions in VG/VF d/jkts
Lot 36
Lot: 36
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSGollancz Thrillers and Crime Fiction, with works by W.J. Burley (5), June Drummond (4) and three others. All fine First Editions in VG/VF d/jkts, Wycliffe and the Quiet Virgin price-clipped. (12)
Gollancz Thrillers and Crime Fiction, a selection of First Editions including Iain Pears "The Titian Committee", 1991, and "The Raphael Affair", 1990,
Gollancz Thrillers and Crime Fiction, a selection of First Editions including Iain Pears "The Titian Committee", 1991, and "The Raphael Affair", 1990,
Lot 37
Lot: 37
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSGollancz Thrillers and Crime Fiction, a selection of First Editions including Iain Pears The Titian Committee, 1991, and The Raphael Affair, 1990, both signed by the author, and works by John Sherwood (4) from 1961. All in d/jkts, mostly fine but Del Shannon's Case Pending with signature on front of jacket, and H.R.F. Keating's A Rush on the Ultimate with spine darkened and chipped. Also an uncorrected proof of Anthony Price Other Paths to Glory, 1974. (12)
John Harland "Ballads and Songs of Lancashire", Whittaker & Co., 1865, the author's personal copy & signed by him on front endpaper;
John Harland "Ballads and Songs of Lancashire", Whittaker & Co., 1865, the author's personal copy & signed by him on front endpaper;
Lot 38
Lot: 38
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSJohn Harland Ballads and Songs of Lancashire, Whittaker & Co., 1865, the author's personal copy & signed by him on front endpaper; alterations and annotations in Harland's hand to 'The Blessed Conscience' extending from pp.47 to 55 based on a manuscript provided to him after the book's initial publication. Small ownership stamp of the collector Robert Holland Ford at top of half-title. Together with Edwin Waugh Th' Owd Blanket and other stories, 1867; and Robert Dottie The Rambles and Recollections of “R' Dick”, Manchester 1898. (3)
C.S. Lewis selection including "The Abolition of Man", Oxford 1944, a pamphlet, unopened; "Broadcast Talks", 1943, in d/jkt; "Miracles", 1957,
C.S. Lewis selection including "The Abolition of Man", Oxford 1944, a pamphlet, unopened; "Broadcast Talks", 1943, in d/jkt; "Miracles", 1957,
Lot 39
Lot: 39
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSC.S. Lewis selection including The Abolition of Man, Oxford 1944, a pamphlet, unopened; Broadcast Talks, 1943, in d/jkt; Miracles, 1957, First Edition; Of This And Other Worlds, 1982, First Edn., in d/jkt; and Poetry and Prose in the Sixteenth Century, 1990, in d/jkt. VG/VF (7)
Friedrich Nietzsche "Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book for All and None", T. Fisher Unwin, 1908, 2nd printing, gilt cloth, uncut,
Friedrich Nietzsche "Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book for All and None", T. Fisher Unwin, 1908, 2nd printing, gilt cloth, uncut,
Lot 40
Lot: 40
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSFriedrich Nietzsche Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book for All and None, T. Fisher Unwin, 1908, 2nd printing, gilt cloth, uncut, small library stamp on reverse of title page o/w VG.
English Poets, Oxford University Press, in full leather bindings, gilt, 1913-67, mostly 1943-51, the Elizabeth Barrett Browning a little faded,
English Poets, Oxford University Press, in full leather bindings, gilt, 1913-67, mostly 1943-51, the Elizabeth Barrett Browning a little faded,
Lot 41
Lot: 41
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £80 - £120
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSEnglish Poets, Oxford University Press, in full leather bindings, gilt, 1913-67, mostly 1943-51, the Elizabeth Barrett Browning a little faded, one with gift inscription, o/w fine and attractive lot. (11)
Wesleyan interest including John Wesley "Sermons on Several Occasions", John Mason, 1863, 3 vols, gilt cloth;
Wesleyan interest including John Wesley "Sermons on Several Occasions", John Mason, 1863, 3 vols, gilt cloth;
Lot 42
Lot: 42
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSWesleyan interest including John Wesley Sermons on Several Occasions, John Mason, 1863, 3 vols, gilt cloth; Early Days; or, The Wesleyan Scholars Guide for the Year 1858, John Mason, gilt cloth, engraved plates; a 1779 pamphlet; The Primitive Methodist Hymn Book, 1878, bound in full stippled leather, with brass edges and clasp, and a Book of Common Prayer with similar binding; Swindells Brentnall Street Wesleyan Sunday School, Stockport, 1916; plus five others (one ex-library), and a fine engraving of the Wesleyan Conference Office, London, c.1860. (15)
George Bellairs Crime Fiction, all Thriller Book Club editions in good to near-fine d/jkts, none price-clipped, no inscriptions,
George Bellairs Crime Fiction, all Thriller Book Club editions in good to near-fine d/jkts, none price-clipped, no inscriptions,
Lot 43
Lot: 43
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSGeorge Bellairs Crime Fiction, all Thriller Book Club editions in good to near-fine d/jkts, none price-clipped, no inscriptions, plus a duplicate Death in the Fearful Night with damp-stained d/jkt. (7)
George Sims thrillers, all first editions, comprising "Deadhand", Gollancz 1971; "The Keys of Death", Macmillan 1982 (signed & inscribed)
George Sims thrillers, all first editions, comprising "Deadhand", Gollancz 1971; "The Keys of Death", Macmillan 1982 (signed & inscribed)
Lot 44
Lot: 44
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSGeorge Sims thrillers, all first editions, comprising Deadhand, Gollancz 1971; The Keys of Death, Macmillan 1982 (signed & inscribed by the author); The Sand Dollar, Gollancz 1969 (ownership inscription); and Coat of Arms, Macmillan 1984. All in fine d/jkts. Also Sleep No More, Gollancz, 1966 with some damage to spine of d/jkt. (5)
Derek Robinson "Damned Good Show", Cassell 2002, and "A Good Clean Fight", Harvill 1993, both fine First Editions in complete d/jkts, mylar-protected;
Derek Robinson "Damned Good Show", Cassell 2002, and "A Good Clean Fight", Harvill 1993, both fine First Editions in complete d/jkts, mylar-protected;
Lot 45
Lot: 45
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSDerek Robinson Damned Good Show, Cassell 2002, and A Good Clean Fight, Harvill 1993, both fine First Editions in complete d/jkts, mylar-protected; together with Dan Fesperman The Arms Maker of Berlin, Alfred Knopf 2009, first edition signed by the author. (3)
"Canonical Histories and Apocryphal Legends relating to the New Testament represented in drawings with a Latin text", Milan, 1873, privately printed,
"Canonical Histories and Apocryphal Legends relating to the New Testament represented in drawings with a Latin text", Milan, 1873, privately printed,
Lot 46
Lot: 46
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £80 - £120
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSCanonical Histories and Apocryphal Legends relating to the New Testament represented in drawings with a Latin text, Milan, 1873, privately printed, sm.folio, full vellum, gilt, darkened, gift inscription of 1874, fine internally, 160 illustrated pages + prelims; together with a Biblia Sacra, Paris 1839, half-leather, recased; and Francis Wormald The Winchester Psalter, Harvey Miller & Metcalf, 1973, in d/jkt. (3)
"The John Bull Magazine, and Literary Recorder" - Volume I [all published], James Smith, 1824, half-calf, some wear, gilt tile.
"The John Bull Magazine, and Literary Recorder" - Volume I [all published], James Smith, 1824, half-calf, some wear, gilt tile.
Lot 47
Lot: 47
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £32
MORE DETAILSThe John Bull Magazine, and Literary Recorder - Volume I [all published], James Smith, 1824, half-calf, some wear, gilt tile. Contains a sonnet by ‘S.T.C.' (Samuel Taylor Coleridge). Spotting to prelims o/w fine internally. Front hinge weak.
Oliver Wendell Holmes "Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table", "The Poet at the Breakfast-Table", and "Professor at the Breakfast-Table", William Paterson
Oliver Wendell Holmes "Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table", "The Poet at the Breakfast-Table", and "Professor at the Breakfast-Table", William Paterson
Lot 48
Lot: 48
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £40
SOLD £32
MORE DETAILSOliver Wendell Holmes Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table, The Poet at the Breakfast-Table, and Professor at the Breakfast-Table, William Paterson [1890s], in fine & attractive half-leather bindings, gilt, engraved bookplates of F. Reddaway. Some foxing to edge of text block of The Poet. (3)
Gwendoline Butler (a.k.a. Jennie Melville), a selection of UK First Editions in d/jkts including "Coffin in Malta" 1964, "The Interloper" 1959,
Gwendoline Butler (a.k.a. Jennie Melville), a selection of UK First Editions in d/jkts including "Coffin in Malta" 1964, "The Interloper" 1959,
Lot 49
Lot: 49
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSGwendoline Butler (a.k.a. Jennie Melville), a selection of UK First Editions in d/jkts including Coffin in Malta 1964, The Interloper 1959, A New Kind of Killer, an Old Kind of Death 1970, Raven's Forge 1975, and Burning is a Substitute for Loving 1963. Raven's Forge signed by the author, the text browned throughout. None price-clipped. Also Coffin for Baby 1963, ex-library. (7)
Historical Fiction, all fine First Editions in complete d/jkts, including John Gloag "Caesar of the Narrow Seas", Cassell 1969, and "Artorius Rex"
Historical Fiction, all fine First Editions in complete d/jkts, including John Gloag "Caesar of the Narrow Seas", Cassell 1969, and "Artorius Rex"
Lot 50
Lot: 50
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
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MORE DETAILSHistorical Fiction, all fine First Editions in complete d/jkts, including John Gloag Caesar of the Narrow Seas, Cassell 1969, and Artorius Rex, Cassell 1977; Meriol Trevor The New People, Macmillan 1957 & The Last of Britain, Macmillan 1956; and Bryher Roman Wall, Pantheon 1954. Also George Baker Whom Athene Loved, James Barrie 1950, fine First Edition in damaged d/jkt. Jackets mylar protected. No inscriptions. (7)
Modern First Editions, all Crime Fiction & Thrillers including A.E. Maxwell "The Frog and the Scorpion", Doubleday 1986; Graham Ison "Blue Murder"
Modern First Editions, all Crime Fiction & Thrillers including A.E. Maxwell "The Frog and the Scorpion", Doubleday 1986; Graham Ison "Blue Murder"
Lot 51
Lot: 51
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £90
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSModern First Editions, all Crime Fiction & Thrillers including A.E.Maxwell The Frog and the Scorpion, Doubleday 1986; Graham Ison Blue Murder, Little Brown & Co. 1996, and Working Girl, Severn House 2002; Anthony Gagliano Straits of Fortune, William Morrow 2007; and Jonathan Valin The Lime Pit, Dodd, Mead & Co. 1980. All fine in complete d/jkts; the works by Gagliano, Louise Erdrich, Martyn Waites, Priscilla Masters and Timothy Mo all signed by the authors, o/w uninscribed. (13)
H.P. Lovecraft (with August Derleth) "The Shadow Out of Time and other Tales of Horror", Gollancz 1968, First Edition in a complete d/jkt.
H.P. Lovecraft (with August Derleth) "The Shadow Out of Time and other Tales of Horror", Gollancz 1968, First Edition in a complete d/jkt.
Lot 52
Lot: 52
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £40
SOLD £22
MORE DETAILSH.P. Lovecraft (with August Derleth) The Shadow Out of Time and other Tales of Horror, Gollancz 1968, First Edition in a complete d/jkt. A second free endpaper appears to have been removed.
Modern First Editions, all Crime Fiction & Thrillers including John Gregory Dunne "True Confessions", Dutton 1977;
Modern First Editions, all Crime Fiction & Thrillers including John Gregory Dunne "True Confessions", Dutton 1977;
Lot 53
Lot: 53
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £90
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MORE DETAILSModern First Editions, all Crime Fiction & Thrillers including John Gregory Dunne True Confessions, Dutton 1977; Roy Hart A Pretty Place for a Murder, Macmillan 1987; Kenneth Cook Chain of Darkness, Michael Joseph 1962; David Armstrong Until Dawn Tomorrow HarperCollins 1995; and Paul Bourquin The Lord of the Ravens, Faber 1961. All in VG/VF complete d/jkts, the works by Dunne, Karen Kijewski, and David Armstrong all signed by the author, o/w uninscribed. (14)
Signed First Editions, a selection of modern fiction, all in complete d/jkts (bar one) including Robert Skinner "Pale Shadow" 2001
Signed First Editions, a selection of modern fiction, all in complete d/jkts (bar one) including Robert Skinner "Pale Shadow" 2001
Lot 54
Lot: 54
- Auction Date: Wed 20th Nov 2024 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £72
MORE DETAILSSigned First Editions, a selection of modern fiction, all in complete d/jkts (bar one) including Robert Skinner Pale Shadow 2001 and Blood to Drink 2000; Daniel Woodrell The Death of Sweet Mister 2002 (s/bk); Alan Wall Jacob 1993; Tobias Jones The Salati Case 2009; Gordon Burn Born Yesterday 2008; and Jonathan King Midnight Guardians, 2010. No other inscriptions. (11)