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Books signed or inscribed by their authors, illustrators and notable owners, from presentation and association copies to limited and finely printed private press editions.

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  • A major literary presentation copy of the author's first literary publication. Inscribed by Wells on the half title page.
    A major literary presentation copy of the author's first literary publication. Inscribed by Wells on the half title page.

    WELLS, H.G.
    Select Conversations With An Uncle. 1895.
    £6,500.00

  • Gerard Irvine's memorial address at the funeral of Sir John Betjeman, inscribed to the poet Mary Wilson, wife of the Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
    Gerard Irvine's memorial address at the funeral of Sir John Betjeman, inscribed to the poet Mary Wilson, wife of the Prime Minister Harold Wilson.

    [BETJEMAN, John]. IRVINE, Gerard.
    A Memorial Address Delivered at the Requiem of Sir John Betjeman. 1984.
    £125.00

  • Inscribed by Betjeman to the poet Mary Wilson, wife of the Prime Minister Harold Wilson, later Lord Wilson of Rievaulx
    Inscribed by Betjeman to the poet Mary Wilson, wife of the Prime Minister Harold Wilson, later Lord Wilson of Rievaulx

    BETJEMAN, John (foreword); KRISHNAMURTI, Dr. G. (compiler).
    The Eighteen Nineties: A Literary Exhibition, Supplement to the Catalogue. 1974.
    £325.00

  • An exceptional assocation copy of Arthur Bryant's three volume biography of Samuel Pepys, each volume inscribed to Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
    An exceptional assocation copy of Arthur Bryant's three volume biography of Samuel Pepys, each volume inscribed to Prime Minister Harold Wilson.

    [PEPYS, Samuel]. BRYANT, Arthur.
    The Man in the Making; The Years of Peril; The Saviour of the Navy. 1967.
    £325.00

  • A perfectly written comic novel, perfectly illustrated, wonderfully printed in very small numbers and complete with the correct, signed engraving.
    A perfectly written comic novel, perfectly illustrated, wonderfully printed in very small numbers and complete with the correct, signed engraving.

    [O'BRIEN, Flann]; STEADMAN, Ralph (illustrator); O'NOLAN, Brian.
    The Poor Mouth (An Beal Bocht). 1973.
    £2,750.00

  • The special limited edition of the first part of Wyndham Lewis' trilogy The Human Age, published simultaneously with an ordinary edition.
    The special limited edition of the first part of Wyndham Lewis' trilogy The Human Age, published simultaneously with an ordinary edition.

    LEWIS, Wyndham.
    The Childermass. 1928.
    £350.00

  • A very good example of this reflection on the academic scientific research publications that have inspired Hirst's work over the years.
    A very good example of this reflection on the academic scientific research publications that have inspired Hirst's work over the years.

    HIRST, Damien.
    Theories, Models, Methods, Approaches, Assumptions, Results and Findings. 2000.
    £750.00

  • The first edition, softcover issue, of the first in the subsequently titled 'Tunnels' series, additionally inscribed 'Schlaak!...'
    The first edition, softcover issue, of the first in the subsequently titled 'Tunnels' series, additionally inscribed 'Schlaak!...'

    GORDON, Roderick; WILLIAMS, Brian.
    The Highfield Mole. 2005.
    £400.00

  • The special limited edition of the first part of Wyndham Lewis' trilogy The Human Age, published simultaneously with an ordinary edition.
    The special limited edition of the first part of Wyndham Lewis' trilogy The Human Age, published simultaneously with an ordinary edition.

    LEWIS, Wyndham.
    The Childermass. 1928.
    £225.00

  • This book includes an extensive bibliography and chronology of the American photographer's work. Inscribed first edition.
    This book includes an extensive bibliography and chronology of the American photographer's work. Inscribed first edition.

    SISKIND, Aaron; LYONS, Nathan (editor).
    Aaron Siskind photographer. 1965.
    £250.00

  • 4 uncorrected proofs by Graham Swift, including one signed; original wrappers.
    4 uncorrected proofs by Graham Swift, including one signed; original wrappers.

    SWIFT, Graham.
    Ever After. 1992.
    £100.00

  • First edition of Clifden Community Arts Festival 2010 by Seamus Heaney.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Programme].
    Clifden Community Arts Festival 2010. 2010.
    £20.00

  • First edition of De geloofwaardigheid van de poezie by Seamus Heaney, signed by the author.
    First edition of De geloofwaardigheid van de poezie by Seamus Heaney, signed by the author.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Contributes].
    De geloofwaardigheid van de poezie [in] De Gids.No. 3. March, 1998.
    £125.00

  • First edition of The Anthology of Popular Verse by Seamus Heaney.
    First edition of The Anthology of Popular Verse by Seamus Heaney.

    HEANEY, Seamus [contributes].
    The Anthology of Popular Verse. 1994
    £30.00

  • First edition of The Midnight Verdict by Seamus Heaney, inscribed by the author.
    First edition of The Midnight Verdict by Seamus Heaney, inscribed by the author.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
    The Midnight Verdict. 1993.
    £1,500.00

  • First edition of From Squarings by Seamus Heaney in Agni 29/30.
    First edition of From Squarings by Seamus Heaney in Agni 29/30.

    HEANEY, Seamus [Contributes].
    From Squarings [in] Agni 29/30. 1990
    £45.00

  • The fourth publication in the author's Sac Prairie Saga, chronicling life in a Wisconsin village from the mid-19th century onwards...
    The fourth publication in the author's Sac Prairie Saga, chronicling life in a Wisconsin village from the mid-19th century onwards...

    DERLETH, August.
    Sac Prairie People. 1948.
    £275.00

  • The third published book by John Updike, comprising sixteen short stories. Uncommon signed.

    UPDIKE, John.
    The Same Door. 1959.
    £480.00

  • A stunning copy of this the second book in Vardis Fisher's 'Vridar Hunter' tetralogy, a series of semi-autobiographical novels set largely in Idaho.
    A stunning copy of this the second book in Vardis Fisher's 'Vridar Hunter' tetralogy, a series of semi-autobiographical novels set largely in Idaho.

    FISHER, Vardis.
    Passions Spin the Plot. 1934.
    £375.00

  • Signed presentation copy to the author's mother
    Signed presentation copy to the author's mother

    BROPHY, John.
    I Let Him Go. 1935
    £125.00

  • A very good first edition example of this collection of poems by Ted Hughes, with a complex Oedipal verse ion the poet's hand.
    A very good first edition example of this collection of poems by Ted Hughes, with a complex Oedipal verse ion the poet's hand.

    HUGHES, Ted (adapted by).
    Seneca's Oedipus. 1969.
    £750.00

  • An uncommon book in dust jacket, strikingly similar to, and coeval with, Malcolm Lowry's first book Ultramarine. Inscribed to Irish writer Conal O'Riordan.
    An uncommon book in dust jacket, strikingly similar to, and coeval with, Malcolm Lowry's first book Ultramarine. Inscribed to Irish writer Conal O'Riordan.

    BROPHY, John.
    Waterfront. 1934.
    £675.00

  • Signed presentation copy of the composer's memoirs, including his time spent in 1920s Paris with James Joyce, Gertrude Stein et al.
    Signed presentation copy of the composer's memoirs, including his time spent in 1920s Paris with James Joyce, Gertrude Stein et al.

    ANTHEIL, George.
    Bad Boy of Music. 1945.
    £675.00

  • The elusive hardback first edition of Ian Rankin's first book, preceding his Inspector Rebus stories.
    The elusive hardback first edition of Ian Rankin's first book, preceding his Inspector Rebus stories.

    RANKIN, Ian.
    The Flood. 1986.
    £675.00

  • Something of a Greene curioso, albeit very much in line with the author's personal preoccupations and interests.
    Something of a Greene curioso, albeit very much in line with the author's personal preoccupations and interests.

    GREENE, Graham.
    Nino Caffè. 1960.
    £750.00

  • A rare complete set of this wonderful series of books for children, comprising fairy & folk tales retold by notable authors & illustrators; 13 vols, signed

    SCHOLASTIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS; FICKLING, David (editor).
    A story to read or tell... 1998.
    £650.00

  • An uncommon title in the jacket by this prolific author, particularly signed. An 'eccentric family' story, revolving around a Russo-Irish family.
    An uncommon title in the jacket by this prolific author, particularly signed. An 'eccentric family' story, revolving around a Russo-Irish family.

    BIGLAND, Eileen.
    Gingerbread House. 1934.
    £175.00

  • An attractive set of first editions, scarce signed thus with presentation inscriptions all written near to the time of the relevant volume's publication.
    An attractive set of first editions, scarce signed thus with presentation inscriptions all written near to the time of the relevant volume's publication.

    SMITH, Dodie.
    [Autobiography] Look Back with Love/Mixed Feelings/Astonishment/Gratitude. 1974-85.
    £1,250.00

  • Inscribed first edition of this collection of satirical poetry by Wyndham Lewis, dedicated on the front free endpaper 'To Arthur Smith from Wyndham Lewis'.
    Inscribed first edition of this collection of satirical poetry by Wyndham Lewis, dedicated on the front free endpaper 'To Arthur Smith from Wyndham Lewis'.

    LEWIS, Wyndham.
    One-Way Song. 1933.
    £1,150.00

  • Altneuland is an utopian novel by Herzl, in which he employs the plot to describe his vision regarding the Jewish state to be founded in Palestine.
    Altneuland is an utopian novel by Herzl, in which he employs the plot to describe his vision regarding the Jewish state to be founded in Palestine.

    HERZL, Theodor.
    Altneuland, Roman von Theodor Herzl. 1902.
    £25,000.00

  • Melly's journal kept during a tour in Egypt and Nubia.
    Melly's journal kept during a tour in Egypt and Nubia.

    MELLY, George.
    Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles. 1851.
    £3,750.00

  • Art critic Richard Cork's many books include this ground-breaking study of Vorticism, for which he was awarded the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1977.
    Art critic Richard Cork's many books include this ground-breaking study of Vorticism, for which he was awarded the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1977.

    CORK, Richard.
    Vorticism and Abstract Art in the First Machine Age. 1976.
    £500.00

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