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QuickviewFarmer in the Sky
First Edition, Modern First Editions, Science FictionFarmer in the Sky By Robert Heinlein First UK edition, first impression, published by Gollancz in 1962. Original red cloth with lettering to spine in gilt. Better than very good with a little pushing to spine tips and some foxing to edges, otherwise clean internally. The original and unclipped dust jacket, featuring striking artwork by Alan Breese, has a tiny nick to top edge and traces of mild wear to spine tips with some isolated spotting to rear fold verso, else near fine.£275.00 -
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QuickviewFather Christmas
Children's Fiction, First Edition, Modern First Editions, Raymond BriggsFather Christmas By Raymond Briggs First edition, first impression of Briggs's Kate Greenaway Medal-winning reimagining of Father Christmas, presented in comic-strip form and notable for establishing the gently grumpy, thoroughly humanised character that would become one of Briggs's most enduring creations. Original pictorial boards, red endpapers; with the original pictorial dust jacket priced £1.10 net. Boards bright with a couple of small knocks to top edge; previous owner name and address in felt tip pen to front endpaper; spotting to endpaper verso, half-title and, occasionally, to bottom edge of some pages, else very good. The original and unclipped dust jacket has some moderate edge wear, a couple of nicks and some spotting to flaps and verso. A very good copy overall.£125.00 -
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QuickviewFoundation
First Edition, Isaac Asimov, Modern First Editions, Science FictionFoundation By Isaac Asimov First UK edition, first impression (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1953). Published two years after the U.S. Gnome Press first edition (1951), this marks the first British appearance of the opening volume in Asimov's Foundation trilogy. The basis for the ongoing Apple TV adaptation. Octavo. Original black cloth, spine lettered in silver. With the pictorial dust jacket printed in lilac, white, and green, priced 10s. 6d. net on the front flap. A Very Good or better copy in a Very Good or better jacket. The cloth clean and square; some toning and spotting to edges, endpapers faintly toned with a small retailer sticker to bottom corner of front paste-down. The dust jacket shows moderate wear to spine ends and corners with a few chips and a couple of short tears; some of the frequently-encountered light soiling to lower panel. The jacket is unclipped and complete. A central work of modern science fiction, introducing the concept of "psychohistory" and Hari Seldon's mathematical vision of empire and decline. The Foundation sequence profoundly influenced the genre's later literary and cinematic landscape, shaping works from Dune to Star Wars and beyond.£1,000.00 -
QuickviewGalahad at Blandings
First Edition, Modern First Editions, P. G. WodehouseGalahad at Blandings By P. G. Wodehouse First edition, first impression (Herbert Jenkins Ltd, 1965). Published in the US under the title 'The Brinkmanship of Galahad Threepwood'. Publisher's original red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. A very good copy with some toning to edges and a crease to the top corner of a few pages. The original and unclipped dust jacket is also very good with a few shallow chips and a small closed tear to top edge of lower panel and upper panel fore-edge.£100.00 -
QuickviewGeorge’s Marvellous Medicine
First Edition, Modern First Editions, Roald DahlGeorge's Marvellous Medicine By Roald Dahl First edition, first impression. Featuring illustrations by Quentin Blake. Original blue cloth with lettering to spine in gilt. Bump to bottom corner of upper board, else near fine in a near fine and unclipped dust jacket with some fading to spine panel, minimal evidence of edge wear and a small area of light staining to bottom of spine panel verso. An excellent example.£285.00 -
QuickviewGorillas in the Mist
First Edition, Modern First EditionsGorillas in the Mist By Dian Fossey First UK edition, first impression. Original green cloth with lettering to spine in gilt. Slightest hint of very faint spotting to top edge, else fine in a fine dust jacket. A fantastic copy.£200.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Children's Fiction, First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First Editions, Signed First EditionsHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets By J.K. Rowling First deluxe edition, first impression. Signed by the cover artist, Cliff Wright to the upper board. Publisher's original blue cloth with gold edges, dark blue endpapers and paste-downs and light green ribbon marker with pictorial on-lays and lettering to upper board and spine in gilt. Contents lovely and clean and free from any marks names or inscriptions. There is a barely visible tear to fore-edge of half-title of approximately 5mm in length that has been neatly repaired, fine otherwise.£1,000.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Children's Fiction, First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First EditionsHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets By J. K. Rowling First deluxe edition, first impression. Original blue cloth with pictorial on-lay to upper board featuring artwork by Cliff Wright. Green ribbon marker and lettering to spine and upper board in gilt. A minuscule knock half way down the edge of upper board, else a fantastic copy.£350.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First EditionsHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire By J. K. Rowling First deluxe edition, first impression. Original purple cloth with pictorial onlays and lettering to spine and upper board in gilt, gold page edges and ribbon marker. A few small marks to lower board with one knock to bottom corner of upper board, near fine otherwise.£175.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Children's Fiction, First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First EditionsHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince By J. K. Rowling First deluxe edition, first impression. The sixth book in the Harry Potter series. Original blue cloth with pictorial onlay and lettering to spine and upper board in gilt. All edges gold. Green ribbon marker. A fine copy, still sealed in original shrink wrap.£500.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Children's Fiction, First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First Editions, Showcase, Signed First EditionsHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix By J . K. Rowling First deluxe edition, first impression. Signed and inscribed by the author to half-title: 'To Betty, Happy 70th!! With love from J. K. Rowling x'. Original burgundy cloth and endpapers with lettering to spine and upper board in gilt, gold page edges, ribbon marker and pictorial onlay to upper board featuring artwork by Jason Cockcroft. A fine copy. Very rare signed or inscribed.£3,000.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Children's Fiction, First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First Editions, Signed First EditionsHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone By J. K. Rowling First illustrated edition, first impression (Bloomsbury, 2016). Illustrated by Jim Kay and signed and inscribed by him to the title page: 'For Martin, Thank you for coming along! Best Wishes, Jim Kay'. The first ever illustrated edition. Rare inscribed. Original red cloth with lettering to spine in gilt, pictorial endpapers and paste-downs with a red ribbon marker. A fine book with a very minor and inconspicuous knock to spine in a fine dust jacket.£500.00
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