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First editions and signed copies of important 20th-century literature, including novels, mystery and detective fiction, science fiction, plays, and poetry, with an emphasis on English speaking authors such as Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Iris Murdoch, J.R.R. Tolkien, Agatha Christie, P. G. Wodehouse, and John le Carré.

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  • First edition of William Golding's Sea Trilogy in the dust jackets.
    First edition of William Golding's Sea Trilogy in the dust jackets.

    GOLDING, William.
    To the Ends of the Earth. A Sea Trilogy. 1980; 1987; 1989.
    $206.00

  • The High History of Good Sir Palamedes the Saracen Knight and of his Following of the Questing Beast.
    The High History of Good Sir Palamedes the Saracen Knight and of his Following of the Questing Beast.

    CROWLEY, Aleister.
    The High History of Good Sir Palamedes the Saracen Knight and of his Following of the Questing Beast. 1912.
    $3,769.00

  • Solitude Island.
    Solitude Island.

    BROPHY, John.
    Solitude Island. 1941
    $172.00

  • An unusually good first edition of The Informer by Liam O'Flaherty, published in 1925.
    An unusually good first edition of The Informer by Liam O'Flaherty, published in 1925.

    O'FLAHERTY, Liam.
    The Informer. 1925.
    $4,454.00

  • A selection of 17 US editions of Barbara Cartland's romances each with signed presentation inscription, in pink or red ink, to her neighbour Susie.
    A selection of 17 US editions of Barbara Cartland's romances each with signed presentation inscription, in pink or red ink, to her neighbour Susie.

    CARTLAND, Barbara.
    A collection of 17 US editions in the original paperback format. 1986-1995.
    $514.00

  • A selection of 18 of Barbara Cartland's famous historical romances each with signed presentation inscription, in pink or red ink, to her neighbour Susie.
    A selection of 18 of Barbara Cartland's famous historical romances each with signed presentation inscription, in pink or red ink, to her neighbour Susie.

    CARTLAND, Barbara.
    A collection of 18 first editions in the original paperback format: 1985-1996.
    $1,337.00

  • A fine association copy of the first American edition of Journey to the Ends of Time, inscribed by Sacheverell Sitwell to his son.
    A fine association copy of the first American edition of Journey to the Ends of Time, inscribed by Sacheverell Sitwell to his son.

    SITWELL, Sacheverell.
    Journey To The Ends of Time. 1959.
    $514.00

  • A fine association copy of the first American edition of A Poet's Notebook, inscribed by Edith Sitwell to her brother
    A fine association copy of the first American edition of A Poet's Notebook, inscribed by Edith Sitwell to her brother

    SITWELL, Edith.
    A Poet's Notebook. 1950.
    $514.00

  • First edition of In Memoriam James Joyce by Hugh Macdiarmid, illustrated by J.D. Fergusson.
    First edition of In Memoriam James Joyce by Hugh Macdiarmid, illustrated by J.D. Fergusson.

    [JOYCE, James]; MACDIARMID, Hugh.
    In Memoriam James Joyce. 1955.
    $720.00

  • First edition of The Impecunious Captain by Robert Herring, inscribed by the author to the poet Alan Rook.
    First edition of The Impecunious Captain by Robert Herring, inscribed by the author to the poet Alan Rook.

    HERRING, Robert.
    The Impecunious Captain. 1944.
    $172.00

  • Presentation copy of the first edition of Osbert Sitwell's The Man who Lost Himself, inscribed to Sacheverell and Georgia Sitwell.
    Presentation copy of the first edition of Osbert Sitwell's The Man who Lost Himself, inscribed to Sacheverell and Georgia Sitwell.

    SITWELL, Osbert.
    The Man Who Lost Himself. 1929.
    $377.00

  • Presentation copy of the first edition of Osbert Sitwell's Wrack at Tidesend, inscribed to Sacheverell and Georgia Sitwell.
    Presentation copy of the first edition of Osbert Sitwell's Wrack at Tidesend, inscribed to Sacheverell and Georgia Sitwell.

    SITWELL, Osbert.
    Wrack at Tidesend: A Book of Balnearics. 1952.
    $446.00

  • First edition of Escape with Me! by Osbert Sitwell, inscribed by the author to his sister Edith Sitwell.
    First edition of Escape with Me! by Osbert Sitwell, inscribed by the author to his sister Edith Sitwell.

    SITWELL, Osbert.
    Escape with Me! 1939.
    $788.00

  • Typed letter signed by Maynard Keynes to Sir Osbert Sitwell, dated 30th July 1943.

    KEYNES, John Maynard.
    Typed Letter Signed to Sir Osbert Sitwell. 30 July, 1943.
    $3,769.00

  • The End of the Affair by Graham Greene is a beautifully crafted novel portraying the intricate machinations and agonies of an illicit affair.
    The End of the Affair by Graham Greene is a beautifully crafted novel portraying the intricate machinations and agonies of an illicit affair.

    GREENE, Graham.
    The End of the Affair. 1951.
    $514.00

  • Ulysses Come Back.
    Ulysses Come Back.

    DURRELL, Lawrence.
    Ulysses Come Back. 1970.
    $651.00

  • A memorial volume produced by Laurence Whistler in memory of his wife Jill Furse. This copy with his signed presentation inscription to Sir Max Beerbohm.
    A memorial volume produced by Laurence Whistler in memory of his wife Jill Furse. This copy with his signed presentation inscription to Sir Max Beerbohm.

    WHISTLER, Laurence (editor).
    Jill Furse 1945.
    $514.00

  • An excellent copy of The Winding Star by W.B. Yeats, in the distinctive T. Struge Moore binding, notable perhaps for the inclusion of the poem 'Byzantium'.
    An excellent copy of The Winding Star by W.B. Yeats, in the distinctive T. Struge Moore binding, notable perhaps for the inclusion of the poem 'Byzantium'.

    YEATS, W.B.
    The Winding Stair 1933.
    $1,200.00

  • One of 1500 copies of the first impression of the Macmillan edition of William Butler Yeats's Wild Swans at Coole, published in London in 1919.
    One of 1500 copies of the first impression of the Macmillan edition of William Butler Yeats's Wild Swans at Coole, published in London in 1919.

    YEATS, William Butler.
    The Wild Swans At Coole, 1919.
    $3,600.00

  • Cyril Connolly's first novel, the Rock Pool, published in Paris in 1936
    Cyril Connolly's first novel, the Rock Pool, published in Paris in 1936

    CONNOLLY, Cyril.
    The Rock Pool. 1936.
    $309.00

  • An exceptionally nice copy of Seamus Heaney's second major collection of poetry published in 1969: Door into the Dark.
    An exceptionally nice copy of Seamus Heaney's second major collection of poetry published in 1969: Door into the Dark.

    HEANEY, Seamus.
    Door Into the Dark. 1969.
    $891.00

  • Signed and dated (1960) by John Bratby beneath a fabulous, full-page, pencil self portrait, on the front free endpaper.
    Signed and dated (1960) by John Bratby beneath a fabulous, full-page, pencil self portrait, on the front free endpaper.

    BRATBY, John.
    Breakdown. 1960.
    $1,165.00

  • First edition of Ten Lyric by W.J. Ibbett, limited to 100 copies.
    First edition of Ten Lyric by W.J. Ibbett, limited to 100 copies.

    [PEAR TREE PRESS]. IBBETT, W. J.
    Ten Lyrics. 1924.
    $514.00

  • Signed presentation copy of the first edition of Graham Greene's Complaisant Lover published in London in 1959.
    Signed presentation copy of the first edition of Graham Greene's Complaisant Lover published in London in 1959.

    GREENE, Graham.
    The Complaisant Lover: 1959.
    $4,454.00

  • First edition in book form, one of circa 300 copies, of Cahtleen ni Hoolihan A Play in One Act and in Prose by W.B. Yeats
    First edition in book form, one of circa 300 copies, of Cahtleen ni Hoolihan A Play in One Act and in Prose by W.B. Yeats

    YEATS, W.B.
    Cathleen ni Hoolihan. 1902.
    $925.00

  • First edition, signed by the author on title-page; 8vo; publisher's grey boards, dust-jacket, spine slightly sunned, minor spotting.
    First edition, signed by the author on title-page; 8vo; publisher's grey boards, dust-jacket, spine slightly sunned, minor spotting.

    FOWLES, John.
    Mantissa. 1982.
    $151.00

  • Inscribed by the author, 'Clarence Winchester, with the regards of J.J. Bell, 1929.' Bell was a prolific Scottish author & journalist.
    Inscribed by the author, 'Clarence Winchester, with the regards of J.J. Bell, 1929.' Bell was a prolific Scottish author & journalist.

    BELL, J[ohn]. J[oy].
    The Whale Hunters 1929.
    $131.00

  • Correspondence between Rhymers' Club member Lionel Johnson and Frank Russell, primarily of a religious nature following Johnson's conversion to Catholicism
    Correspondence between Rhymers' Club member Lionel Johnson and Frank Russell, primarily of a religious nature following Johnson's conversion to Catholicism

    JOHNSON, Lionel.
    Some Winchester Letters... 1919.
    $275.00

  • Wyndam Lewis' posthumously-published novel satirising the literary world, with an etching by Michael Ayrton and signed by Mrs Wyndham Lewis, et al.
    Wyndam Lewis' posthumously-published novel satirising the literary world, with an etching by Michael Ayrton and signed by Mrs Wyndham Lewis, et al.

    LEWIS, Wyndham.
    The Roaring Queen. 1973.
    $377.00

  • Inscribed presentation copy.
    Inscribed presentation copy.

    BECKETT, Samuel.
    Nouvelles et textes pour rien. 1955.
    $3,769.00

  • First edition inscribed by Cyril Connolly to Noel Blakiston, his best friend at Eton.
    First edition inscribed by Cyril Connolly to Noel Blakiston, his best friend at Eton.

    CONNOLLY, Cyril.
    The Condemned Playground. 1945.
    $514.00

  • Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "To John Bayliss from John Waller, Kensington 14 June 1948
    Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "To John Bayliss from John Waller, Kensington 14 June 1948

    WALLER, John.
    The Merry Ghosts. 1946.
    $240.00

  • Presentation copy inscribed by the author on front free endpaper: 'For John, with grateful memories of "Dear Octopus", and my love to you. From Dodie 1979'
    Presentation copy inscribed by the author on front free endpaper: 'For John, with grateful memories of "Dear Octopus", and my love to you. From Dodie 1979'

    SMITH, Dodie.
    Look Back with Astonishment [WITH) Look Back with Gratitude. 1979 & 1986.
    $1,713.00

  • The Executioner's Song, signed presentation inscription from the author, Norman Mailer
    The Executioner's Song, signed presentation inscription from the author, Norman Mailer

    MAILER, Norman.
    The Executioner's Song. 1979.
    $686.00

  • Inscribed first edition of Spender's first play, an expressionist, anti-fascist drama in verse, inscribed at the end of its initial run at Unity Theatre.
    Inscribed first edition of Spender's first play, an expressionist, anti-fascist drama in verse, inscribed at the end of its initial run at Unity Theatre.

    SPENDER, Stephen.
    Trial of a Judge: 1938.
    $549.00

  • Written at the height of Lindsay's career; his approach to poetry impressed many at the time, including W.B. Yeats, and Allen Ginsberg years later.
    Written at the height of Lindsay's career; his approach to poetry impressed many at the time, including W.B. Yeats, and Allen Ginsberg years later.

    LINDSAY, Vachel.
    The Daniel Jazz 1920.
    $309.00

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