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QuickviewWatership Down
Children's Fiction, First Edition, General Literary Fiction, Limited Editions, Modern First Editions, Showcase, Signed First EditionsWatership Down By Richard Adams Limited edition (Paradine, 1976). Winner of the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Prize. Adapted to film in 1978 and into TV series in 1999 and 2018. One of 250 numbered copies with the original slipcase to be signed by the author and illustrator, of which this is number 12. Additional watercolour illustration to the front free endpaper with the artist's initials. Beautifully bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in green crushed morocco with gilt edges and attractive gilt motifs to spine and upper board. A fine copy with a little sunning to spine, as is common, in a fine slipcase.£4,250.00 -
QuickviewThe Shining
First Edition, Horror, Limited Editions, Modern First Editions, Showcase, Signed First Editions, Stephen KingThe Shining By Stephen King Limited edition (Subterranean Press, 2013). One of 750 numbered copies in a traycase to be signed by the author and artist, of which this is number 447. Includes a booklet containing Vincent Chong's sketches. Both book and traycase are in fine condition, aside from some transfer to the inside of the traycase, as is common.£1,500.00 -
QuickviewNight Shift
First Edition, Horror, Modern First Editions, Showcase, Signed First Editions, Stephen KingNight Shift By Stephen King First edition, first impression (Doubleday & Company Inc, 1978), with S52 to rear margin and price of $8.95 to front flap. Signed, inscribed and dated by the author to the front endpaper: "For Stanley All Best, Stephen King 1/15/82". The author's first short story collection. Winner of the Balrog Award for Best Collection and nominated as best collection in 1979 for the Locus Award and World Fantasy Award. One of a small print run, when compared to previous titles, of around 12,000 copies. Fine book. The original and unclipped dust jacket has a little rubbing and a couple of tiny nicks and chips to spine tips; small and inconspicuous closed tear to head of front panel and to top fore-edge of upper and lower panels with original price label to lover panel crossed over in biro. A near fine example overall.£3,750.00 -
QuickviewThe Secret Pilgrim
Crime and Thriller, First Edition, John Le Carré, Modern First Editions, Signed First EditionsThe Secret Pilgrim By John le Carré First edition, first impression (Hodder and Stoughton, 1991). Signed by the author to the title page. Fine with a trivial knock to top corner of lower board. The original and unclipped dust jacket presents as new and appears to have been housed in its protective sleeve since purchase. An unusually fine, crisp and unblemished example.£200.00 -
QuickviewThe Third Man and the Fallen Idol
First Edition, General Literary Fiction, Graham Greene, Modern First EditionsThe Third Man and the Fallen Idol By Graham Greene First edition, first impression (William Heinemann Ltd, 1950). Previous owner's bookplate to front endpaper; light foxing to edges; contents nice and clean otherwise; boards and spine very good and free from marks or bumping - very good or a little better. The original and unclipped dust jacket has some wear, chipping and minor loss to extremities with a few small marks to rear panel - very good. A very good copy indeed.£350.00 -
QuickviewSurface Detail
First Edition, Iain Banks, Modern First Editions, Science Fiction, Signed First EditionsSurface Detail By Iain M. Banks First edition, first impression (Orbit, 2010). Signed by the author to the title page. A little rubbing to top fore-edge of upper board, else fine. Minor edge wear to top edge or original and unclipped dust jacket - near fine or a little better.£175.00
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