‎Printing‎

‎Corder, Zizou - SIGNED FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Lionboy - UNREAD PERFECT COPY‎

‎Puffin London 2003 Perfect signed copy of the world first printing unread crisp tight and utterly collectable. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Puffin London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3645455687 ISBN : 0141380241 9780141380247

‎David Crystal - FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Evolving English - One Language Many Voices‎

‎British Library London 2010 NEW first printing unread in a protected jacket. This wonderful examination of the English language is the first to be fully illustrated with readable images of key original texts. Essential for anyone who is interested in the past and the future development of the emerging international language. Unread copy of the first printing. Large format volume will require extra postage depending on destination. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/New. British Library London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-4044670040 ISBN : 0712350993 9780712350990

‎Cass, Caroline - FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Grand Illusions : Contemporary Interior Murals‎

‎Phaidon Press 1988 Unread looking copy of this superb survey of contemporary interior murals. This copy looks unread but has an attractive blind stamp to the FEP. No other flaws; a perfect unclipped jacket clean and tight binding and I doubt there is a better copy on offer. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Phaidon Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3686428951 ISBN : 071482481X 9780714824819

‎Littell, Jonathen - FIRST UK PRINTING‎

‎The Kindly Ones - UNREAD AS NEW‎

‎Chatto & Windus 2008 A perfect first printing of the UK hard back in a perfect as new protected jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Chatto & Windus hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3672564382 ISBN : 0701181656 9780701181659

‎Black, Holly - First UK Printing‎

‎The Seeing Stone‎

‎Simon & Schuster LONDON 2003 The rarer UK first printing is the most sought after and here is a perfect copy of Volume 2 The Seeing Stone bought from the publisher and stored ever since in a low light book room. Perfect unread and unopened new copy of the first printing. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New. Simon & Schuster LONDON hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-2836478765 ISBN : 0689837399 9780689837395

‎Vendler, Helen H. - FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Seamus Heaney‎

‎Harper Collins UK 1998 Collectable first printing world first edition hardcover. This highly intelligent and sympathetic study is essential for the Heaney scholar. An as new copy bought direct from the publisher and stored in a low light book room ever since. Unread and perfect and in a protected perfect jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Harper Collins UK hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3657879159 ISBN : 0002558564 9780002558563

‎Ursula Le Guin - RARE FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Wynn Bullock : The Enchanted Landscape Photographs 1940-1975‎

‎Aperture New York 1993 FIRST PRINTING FIRST EDITION of the hardback issue in a complete jacket. A rare poem by Ursula K. Le Guin at the front and a biographical essay by Raphael Shevelev at the back. A generous collection of superb photographs forms the bulk of the contents with some commentary by the photographer. This is a tight hard cover binding but with two bruised corners. The text block is tight with clean pages although there is some slight tanning to the paper stock common to all issues. A touch of shelf wear to the unclipped dustjacket which is now protected. There is a small random red stain to the top of the text block. No former owner inscriptions and certainly not an ex-library copy although many of the first editions did indeed end up in institutions. Aperture have always treated the reproduction of the pictures with great care and have always used an exceptionally smooth paper for their books. This is a classic example of a highly collectable photography book that has been well looked after but obviously has been looked at and admired as well it might. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Dust Jacket Included. Aperture New York hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3520298360 ISBN : 0893815462 9780893815462

‎Davies, Stevie - UNREAD FIRST PRINTING‎

‎A Century of Troubles 1600-1700‎

‎Channel Four London 2001 Superb unread first printing of the world first edition in a perfect protected jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Channel Four London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3687936302 ISBN : 075226186X 9780752261867

‎T. Pepper & Hugo Vickers - NEW UNREAD FIRST PRINTING‎

‎High Society : Photographs 1897-1914‎

‎National Portrait Gallery 1998 Introduction by Hugo Vickers. This was published to accompany the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London Jan 30-June 21 1998. 107 B&W photos a chronology and photographer's biographies. Now rare especially in this unread condition. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Soft cover. New/New. National Portrait Gallery paperback‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3682109304 ISBN : 1855141973 9781855141971

‎Jacobson, Howard - SIGNED FIRST PRINTING‎

‎The Making of Henry‎

‎Jonathan Cape London 2004 A perfect unread first printing SIGNED on the title page. A perfect protected jacket. No flaws no damage not former owner names. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Jonathan Cape London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3564597547 ISBN : 0224073524 9780224073523

‎Per Petterson - RARE SIGNED UK FIRST PRINTING‎

‎I Curse The River Of Time‎

‎Harvill Secker London 2010 Yet another profoundly gifted writer from Scandinavia. This is an ideal collectable copy because it is Signed by the author limited to one thousand copies and it has been stored in a low light book room since purchase. It is unread. The jacket is perfect and protected. Signed on a special bookplate. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Harvill Secker London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3434746954 ISBN : 1846553008 9781846553004

‎Edmund Wilson - FIRST US PRINTING‎

‎The Twenties‎

‎Farrar Straus Giroux 1975 Nowhere have we had a picture less varnished and so rich in focused detail.Fitzgerald Dorothy Parker Eugene O'Neill all spring fresh from these wonderful pages. This collectable copy of the world and US hardback first edition also has a review of the book enclosed from Newsweek May 26th 1975. Protected jacket is complete but a bit worn and the spine is embrowned. A discreet owner name on front endpaper. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Farrar Straus Giroux hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3683736036 ISBN : 0374279632 9780374279639

‎Peacock, Carlos - FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Richard Parkes Bonington‎

‎Barrie & Jenkins London 1979 An unread looking copy tight and without any sign of usage. A classic romantic artist who died tragically at only twenty six years old. And yet he left a remarkable body of fine work which any visitor to London's great Wallace Collection in Marylebone will be able to affirm. This fascinating study reveals the nascent genius and cannot help but make us speculate on what might have been had he lived to maturity. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Barrie & Jenkins London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3905711071 ISBN : 021420636X 9780214206368

‎John Maxtone-Graham - RARE FIRST PRINTING‎

‎The Only Way To Cross - WITH FOLD OUT DUSTWRAPPER‎

‎Macmillan New York 1972 Wonderful and fascinating history of the great Atlantic ocean liners from the Mauretania to the Queen Elizabeth 2. Beautifully written account that was published with a fold out jacket which reveals a 19" x 24" poster chart of all the main express liners suitable for framing. Along with the fascinating photgraphs and anecdotes this is THE book for anyone who has an interest in this unique period of maritime history. There is a neat inscription on the front end paper but other than that this copy is highly collectable. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Macmillan New York hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3905728013

‎Glancey, Jonathan - FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Spitfire : The Biography‎

‎Atlantic London 2006 A brilliant fresh look at this landmark aircraft held in high esteem even now. This is an unread perfect copy in an unclipped protected jacket. Superb analysis from the design writer of The Guardian. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Atlantic, London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3556946882 ISBN : 1843545276 9781843545279

‎Webster, Richard - RARE FIRST PRINTING HARDBACK‎

‎Why Freud Was Wrong : Sin Science and Psychoanalysis‎

‎Basic Books 1995 A slightly damaged copy; there is what looks like a machine fault at the base of two pages. The title page and the contents page have nearly identical small tears about half an inch long. They affect nothing in terms of content but this does affect the price. What is normally twice the price asked here is a bargain for someone. A justly celebrated look at Freud by a former 'disciple'. Binding is tight and book looks unread. Perfect jacket protected. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Basic Books hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3682789938 ISBN : 0465095798 9780465095797

‎Welty, Eudora - FIRST PRINTING THUS‎

‎Selected Stories of Eudora Welty‎

‎Modern Library New York 1997 A FIRST PRINTING OF THIS ELEGANT MODERN LIBRARY HARDBACK. Clean and tight unread and as new. Jacket sleeved in Brodart. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Modern Library New York hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3786823471 ISBN : 0679600027 9780679600022

‎Spencer, Stanley; Rothenstein, John - FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Stanley Spencer : The Man: Correspondence and Reminiscences‎

‎Elek London 1979 An exceptional copy of the world first printing of this important addition to Stanley Spencer. The book is near fine because there is a discreet and neat signature to the front end paper and a blind stamp to the half title. Apart from thes slight signs of usage this book seems close to being unread clean and tight. The unclipped jacket is in a protective sleeve. This is an outstanding collectable. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Elek London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3106945265 ISBN : 0236401130 9780236401130

‎Copland, Aaron - FIRST PRINTING‎

‎The Selected Correspondence of Aaron Copland‎

‎Yale University 2006 A standard reference work it might be but this is of immeasurable worth to anyone who is interested in Copland American music or the tumultuous times covered by the life of this great twentieth century composer. New and unread first edition in a protected new jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Yale University hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-3556942180 ISBN : 0300111215 9780300111217

‎Matthew Gallaway - RARE SIGNED FIRST PRINTING‎

‎The Metropolis Case - Author's well received first novel‎

‎Crown Publishers New York 2010 Stunning reviews which are so good I think we can say this is a writer to watch. The Washington Post said "Author Matthew Gallaway has taken a great risk with his first novel by creating an intricate multilayered tale that slides from past to present from Europe to New York from opera to pop. But despite the complexity "The Metropolis Case" engages the reader emotionally on every page." And The New York Times said "Its to the credit of Matthew Gallaways enchanting often funny first novel that it doesnt require a corresponding degree of obsession from readers but may leave them similarly transported: the book is so well written theres hardly a lazy sentence here and filled with such memorable lead and supporting players that it quickly absorbs you into its worlds." - This perfect first printing of the wold first edition is SIGNED on the title page and was bought direct from the writer. A protected jacket and two colour board binding makes this a fine looking novel for the collector. This book is so good it must lead on to greatness. My tip for a prize or two. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Crown Publishers New York hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-4216274676 ISBN : 0307463427 9780307463425

‎Dunn, Douglas - SIGNED FIRST PRINTING‎

‎Terry Street - AUTHOR's FIRST BOOK‎

‎Faber London 1969 Dunn's first book published in a small print run by Faber in hardcover. This is in an unread state although there is an attractive owner's blind stamp on the FEP. Author has simply signed his name under his printed name on the title page no dedication no date. Jacket is protected in a mylar sleeve and has been price clipped at the publishers and a new price stuck on 'FABER NET £1.00'. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Faber London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-2650912067 ISBN : 0571091768 9780571091768

‎Canin, Ethan - SIGNED FIRST PRINTING FIRST EDITION HARDBACK‎

‎Blue River‎

‎Houghton Mifflin USA 1991 Superb as new copy SIGNED on the title page. Bought as a signed copy from the publisher prior to publication and stored in a low light book room ever since. Perfect book perfect jacket in mylar and a perfect SIGNED collectable first printing. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Houghton Mifflin USA hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-2714363511 ISBN : 0395498546 9780395498545

‎Moore, Marianne - FIRST PRINTING‎

‎The Selected Letters of Marianne Moore‎

‎Faber London 1998 NEW first printing. Stored since publication in a low light book room. New jacket is preserved in a mylar sleeve. This is a perfect collectable copy of an important work. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Faber London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-2674196708 ISBN : 0571193544 9780571193547

‎Murray, Paul - FIRST PRINTING, UNREAD, PERFECT COLLECTABLE‎

‎From the Shadow of Dracula : A Life of Bram Stoker‎

‎Jonathan Cape London 2004 NEW UNREAD COPY OF THIS IMPORTANT BIOGRAPHY. The author of arguably the world's bestselling work of fiction remains little known and this timely book reveals Bram Stoker a key player in the Dublin literary scene. He was involved with the great theatrical figures such as Sarah Bernhardt Ellen Terry Oscar Wilde Mark Twain Tennyson and Whistler but his most important relationship was with Henry Irving with whom he ran the Lyceum Theatre in London. Dracula Stoker's enduring work of horror is placed at the centre of this remarkable new biography. Stoker is seen centre-stage in a tradition of Irish horror writing which extends back to authors such as Charles Maturin and Sheridan Le Fanu. This perfect new copy is in a protected jacket. It has been stored since publication in a low light book room. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Jonathan Cape London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-2686044520 ISBN : 0224044621 9780224044622

‎Vladimir Nabokov - SEALED NEW FIRST PRINTING‎

‎The Original of Laura - Penguin Classics Edition‎

‎Penguin London 2010 SEALED PENGUIN CLASSICS EDITION.David Lodge wrote a brilliant review of this essential book. I would like to quote a section from it and I hope David Lodge will not mind me doing so: "The way the manuscript has been ingeniously edited and reproduced overcomes to a large extent the disappointment and frustration inherent in reading an unfinished and disconnected narrative and achieves an interesting aesthetic effect unintended by the author. If the manuscript had been printed in the conventional way we would have hurried through it vainly seeking some coherent plot or hint of its ultimate direction. As it is the book invites us to linger over the text's quiddity relishing not just its stylistic feats but also the physical marks on the index cards the poignantly shaky hand of an ailing author his revisions and insertions and smudged rubbings out and the tantalising space he left to be filled in later when he found the right word. 'The only way he could posse! ss her was in the most position of copulation'. Few readers will probably read the whole text continuously from the cards but the matching printed text underneath also has a defamiliarising effect on the act of reading when quite often the last line does not extend to the margin. Page 7 for instance ends 'when they and their dog do not happen' and by habit one's brain tries to make sense of this as a complete clause before turning the page to find 'to need it.' This is an effect akin to a caesura in poetry and indeed the structure of the work as a whole is more akin to modern poetry of the Eliot-Pound kind than a conventional novel shifting from one voice to another without explanatory links. Towards the end these jump cuts become more abrupt and there are more cards which bear just a few lines sometimes evidently Nabokov's notes to himself. A line from The Waste Land 'These fragments I have shored against my ruins' might have been a suitable epigraph for The Original of Laura but the last lines of page 21 would make a better one: 'Only by identifying her with an unwritten half-written rewritten difficult book could one hope to render what'. Is it as the blurb claims Nabokov's 'final great book' No. Does it contain brilliant funny astonishing sentences only Nabokov could have written Yes. Should it have been preserved and published Definitely." This new copy is still sealed. It is a heavy volume and it is undoubtedly a typical Nabokov conundrum. To all addicts of this extraordinary writer this is utterly essential. Extra postage may be needed depending on destination. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Penguin London hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-2676800439 ISBN : 0141191155 9780141191157