Auction No 412, Category: Fiction
40 Lots (displaying 21 - 40)
Thrillers and Crime Fiction in d/jkts including first editions by James Hadley Chase (6), Leslie Charteris, John Bingham, Raymond Marshall
Thrillers and Crime Fiction in d/jkts including first editions by James Hadley Chase (6), Leslie Charteris, John Bingham, Raymond Marshall
Lot 35
Lot: 35
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
SOLD £18
MORE DETAILSThrillers and Crime Fiction in d/jkts including first editions by James Hadley Chase (6), Leslie Charteris, John Bingham, Raymond Marshall and others. Very mixed condition, some VG/Fine. (29)
M.G. Eberhart crime fiction, all Collins published including eleven first editions, all in fair to fine d/jkts, two with ownership marks
M.G. Eberhart crime fiction, all Collins published including eleven first editions, all in fair to fine d/jkts, two with ownership marks
Lot 36
Lot: 36
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £60
SOLD £40
MORE DETAILSM.G. Eberhart crime fiction, all Collins published including eleven first editions, all in fair to fine d/jkts, two with ownership marks another with h/s of a private book club. Generally good/VG (12)
Brian Flynn "Exit Sir John", John Long, [1947], first edition, orig. printed boards, some browning to endpapers o/w VG; in edgeworn d/jkt
Brian Flynn "Exit Sir John", John Long, [1947], first edition, orig. printed boards, some browning to endpapers o/w VG; in edgeworn d/jkt
Lot 37
Lot: 37
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSBrian Flynn Exit Sir John, John Long, [1947], first edition, orig. printed boards, some browning to endpapers o/w VG; in edgeworn d/jkt with few small tears/chips, flaps intact, mylar protected.
John Updike "Rabbit Run", "Rabbit is Rich", "Rabbit at Rest" and "Rabbit Redux", Easton Press, Millennium Edition, bonded burgundy leather, gilt,
John Updike "Rabbit Run", "Rabbit is Rich", "Rabbit at Rest" and "Rabbit Redux", Easton Press, Millennium Edition, bonded burgundy leather, gilt,
Lot 41
Lot: 41
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £40
MORE DETAILSJohn Updike Rabbit Run, Rabbit is Rich, Rabbit at Rest and Rabbit Redux, Easton Press, Millennium Edition, bonded burgundy leather, gilt, raised bands, gilt edged, ribbon bookmarkers. Set of four in mint condition. (4)
Ian Fleming "Live and Let Die", Jonathan Cape, 1966 reprint in a good mylar-protected price-clipped d/jkt showing some wear at extremities;
Ian Fleming "Live and Let Die", Jonathan Cape, 1966 reprint in a good mylar-protected price-clipped d/jkt showing some wear at extremities;
Lot 49
Lot: 49
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £60
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSIan Fleming Live and Let Die, Jonathan Cape, 1966 reprint in a good mylar-protected price-clipped d/jkt showing some wear at extremities; spine rolled, library marks to title page, few pages with corner creasing, a few minor tone marks.
Ian Fleming Diamonds are Forever, Jonathan Cape, 1979, in fine mylar-protected d/jkt; ink marks & inscription to front endpapers;
Ian Fleming Diamonds are Forever, Jonathan Cape, 1979, in fine mylar-protected d/jkt; ink marks & inscription to front endpapers;
Lot 50
Lot: 50
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £30
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSIan Fleming Diamonds are Forever, Jonathan Cape, 1979, in fine mylar-protected d/jkt; ink marks & inscription to front endpapers; library stamp to reverse of title page; few pages with corner creasing; spine slightly rolled.
Crime Fiction and Thillers, all bar one in d/jkts, including Anthony Gilbert "The Spinster's Secret", Collins Crime Club, 1946, 1st Edn
Crime Fiction and Thillers, all bar one in d/jkts, including Anthony Gilbert "The Spinster's Secret", Collins Crime Club, 1946, 1st Edn
Lot 51
Lot: 51
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSCrime Fiction and Thillers, all bar one in d/jkts, including Anthony Gilbert The Spinster's Secret, Collins Crime Club, 1946, 1st Edn (small piece missing from rear panel of d/jkt, o/w VG); Michael Gilbert Death Has Deep Roots, Hodder & Stoughton, 1951 in worn d/jkt (with repairs), publisher's file copy stamp to front endpaper; J.S. Fletcher The Markenmore Mystery, Herbert Jenkins, n.d. (1920s), and various others of which two are ex-library. No ownership inscriptions. Mixed condition. Mostly first editions. (23)
Robert van Gulik "The Chinese Maze Murders", Michael Joseph, 1962, first edition in a VG complete d/jkt, remains of owner's bookplate
Robert van Gulik "The Chinese Maze Murders", Michael Joseph, 1962, first edition in a VG complete d/jkt, remains of owner's bookplate
Lot 52
Lot: 52
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £26 - £36
SOLD £18
MORE DETAILSRobert van Gulik The Chinese Maze Murders, Michael Joseph, 1962, first edition in a VG complete d/jkt, remains of owner's bookplate on reverse of front endpaper; and 1969 Heinemann re-issues of The Emperor's Pearl and The Red Pavilion both in d/jkts showing browning to the spines. (3)
Victor Gunn crime fiction, all Collins first editions, comprising "Death on Shivering Sand", 1946; "Nice Day for a Murder", 1945,
Victor Gunn crime fiction, all Collins first editions, comprising "Death on Shivering Sand", 1946; "Nice Day for a Murder", 1945,
Lot 53
Lot: 53
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSVictor Gunn crime fiction, all Collins first editions, comprising Death on Shivering Sand, 1946; Nice Day for a Murder, 1945, in worn & chipped d/jkt, dealer's stamp to front endpaper; The Treble Chance Murder, 1958 in VG d/jkt, spotting to last few pages of text; Death at Traitors' Gate, 1960, ex-library, various faults; and Murder at the Motel, 1964, in poor d/jkt. (5)
Ellis Peters UK First Editions in mixed condition, all in d/jkts; better comprise "Never Pick Up Hitch-Hikers", "The Grass Widow's Tale",
Ellis Peters UK First Editions in mixed condition, all in d/jkts; better comprise "Never Pick Up Hitch-Hikers", "The Grass Widow's Tale",
Lot 54
Lot: 54
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSEllis Peters UK First Editions in mixed condition, all in d/jkts; better comprise Never Pick Up Hitch-Hikers, The Grass Widow's Tale, Rainbow's End (small ownership signature, jacket price-clipped), Funeral of Figaro (ownership label removed, jacket chipped at foot of spine), and Death and the Joyful Woman (probably ex-library). Of the remainder two have library stamps to edge of textblock. (11)
Crime Fiction selection, all in d/jkts, with several first editions, mixed condition, the Sax Rohmer title ex-library. (22)
Crime Fiction selection, all in d/jkts, with several first editions, mixed condition, the Sax Rohmer title ex-library. (22)
Lot 55
Lot: 55
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSCrime Fiction selection, all in d/jkts, with several first editions, mixed condition, the Sax Rohmer title ex-library. (22)
E.C.R. Lorac crime fiction, a selection of Collins first editions 1945-55, comprising "Murder by Matchlight", "Ask a Policeman" (in poor d/jkt),
E.C.R. Lorac crime fiction, a selection of Collins first editions 1945-55, comprising "Murder by Matchlight", "Ask a Policeman" (in poor d/jkt),
Lot 56
Lot: 56
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £80 - £100
SOLD £40
MORE DETAILSE.C.R. Lorac crime fiction, a selection of Collins first editions 1945-55, comprising Murder by Matchlight, Ask a Policeman (in poor d/jkt), Policemen in the Precinct and Murder in the Mill Race (repaired), together with 1952 reprint of The Sixteenth Stair (in damaged d/jkt). A scarce group in varied condition. (5)
Gwendoline Butler "Coffin in Malta", Geoffrey Bles, 1964, 1st Edn in creased & worn d/jkt; and four other Butler first editions in worn jackets
Gwendoline Butler "Coffin in Malta", Geoffrey Bles, 1964, 1st Edn in creased & worn d/jkt; and four other Butler first editions in worn jackets
Lot 57
Lot: 57
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £30
SOLD £15
MORE DETAILSGwendoline Butler Coffin in Malta, Geoffrey Bles, 1964, 1st Edn in creased & worn d/jkt; and four other Butler first editions in worn jackets of which three are ex-library. (5)
Rex Stout "Too Many Clients", 1961, and "Before Midnight", 1956, both Collins 1st Editions in VG complete d/jkts, the latter with ownership stamp
Rex Stout "Too Many Clients", 1961, and "Before Midnight", 1956, both Collins 1st Editions in VG complete d/jkts, the latter with ownership stamp
Lot 58
Lot: 58
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £26 - £36
SOLD £18
MORE DETAILSRex Stout Too Many Clients, 1961, and Before Midnight, 1956, both Collins 1st Editions in VG complete d/jkts, the latter with ownership stamp to front endpaper and library stamp on reverse of title page; together with the United States 1st Edn of Before Midnight Viking Press, 1955, in a damaged d/jkt. (3)
Rex Stout crime fiction selection, all in d/jkts, mostly Collins 1st Edns, plus two second impressions; and two Viking 1st Edns
Rex Stout crime fiction selection, all in d/jkts, mostly Collins 1st Edns, plus two second impressions; and two Viking 1st Edns
Lot 59
Lot: 59
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £120 - £140
SOLD £56
MORE DETAILSRex Stout crime fiction selection, all in d/jkts, mostly Collins 1st Edns, plus two second impressions; and two Viking 1st Edns including The Silent Speaker 1946 in damaged d/jkt; most jackets are good to fine but Bad for Business has pieces missing and Black Orchids (a 2nd impression) is heavily tape-stained. Trio for Blunt Instruments is ex-library, The Father Hunt has an ownership signature. (12)
G.K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie and others "The Floating Admiral", Doubleday, Doran & Co, 1932, 1st US Edn, VG in a fine facsimile d/jkt,
G.K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie and others "The Floating Admiral", Doubleday, Doran & Co, 1932, 1st US Edn, VG in a fine facsimile d/jkt,
Lot 60
Lot: 60
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £38
MORE DETAILSG.K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie and others The Floating Admiral, Doubleday, Doran & Co, 1932, 1st US Edn, VG in a fine facsimile d/jkt, top of front endpaper chipped; and the Macmillan 1981 re-issue in fine d/jkt, the text browned throughout due to paper quality. No inscriptions. (2)
Josephine Bell crime fiction 1940s/70s, all bar one in mostly good to fine d/jkts,
Josephine Bell crime fiction 1940s/70s, all bar one in mostly good to fine d/jkts,
Lot 61
Lot: 61
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £40
MORE DETAILSJosephine Bell crime fiction 1940s/70s, all bar one in mostly good to fine d/jkts but "A Well-Known Face" very worn and "Such A Nice Client" price-clipped; mostly first editions, The Port of London Murders and Death at Half-Term 1940s reprints; three have ownership inscriptions; a few with foxing/toning to prelims especially New People at the Hollies. (9)
George Bellairs crime fiction, mostly 1960s Thriller Book Club Editions but including Giffford originals comprising "The Murder of a Quack"
George Bellairs crime fiction, mostly 1960s Thriller Book Club Editions but including Giffford originals comprising "The Murder of a Quack"
Lot 62
Lot: 62
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSGeorge Bellairs crime fiction, mostly 1960s Thriller Book Club Editions but including Giffford originals comprising The Murder of a Quack (1943, gift inscription) in very faded cloth, and The Case of the Demented Spiv (undated), VG, in a very worn d/jkt; the remainder all in the jackets, of variable quality, generally VG or better. (12)
Gwendoline Butler crime fiction, all published by Geoffrey Bles, comprising "The Interloper", 1959, 1st Edn in edgeworn & slightly chipped d/jkt,
Gwendoline Butler crime fiction, all published by Geoffrey Bles, comprising "The Interloper", 1959, 1st Edn in edgeworn & slightly chipped d/jkt,
Lot 63
Lot: 63
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSGwendoline Butler crime fiction, all published by Geoffrey Bles, comprising The Interloper, 1959, 1st Edn in edgeworn & slightly chipped d/jkt, fine internally; Coffin in Oxford, 1st Edn in the usual amended price d/jkt which has a large piece missing from top of the front panel, fine internally; and Death Lives Next Door, 1960, 2nd impression in VG d/jkt, library stamp at foot of first page of text. (3)
Charles Dickens selection comprising 16 (of 21) volumes in the Easton Press Collector’s Edition, 1998, bound in bonded leather, gilt,
Charles Dickens selection comprising 16 (of 21) volumes in the Easton Press Collector’s Edition, 1998, bound in bonded leather, gilt,
Lot 66
Lot: 66
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Sep 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £160 - £200
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSCharles Dickens selection comprising 16 (of 21) volumes in the Easton Press Collector's Edition, 1998, bound in bonded leather, gilt, and the Folio Society edition of Dickens' London in slipcase. Mint condition, most still in shrinkwrap. Includes the Christmas Carol volume. (17)