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1988ref. 22645London: Faber 1988. A first edition first printing of 'Ratking' by Michael Dibdin published by Faber London in 1988. A near fine copy signed in blue ink to the title page by the Author with light surface bumping to rear board and toning to the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to foot of rear flap fold. Wrapper illustration by Irene von Treskow. Ratking by Michael Dibdin is a gritty crime novel set in Perugia introducing investigator Aurelio Zen. When a wealthy industrialist is kidnapped Zen uncovers a web of corruption involving family secrets political influence and organised crime. Blending procedural detail with social satire the novel critiques Italy's bureaucracy and moral compromises. Atmospheric and ironic Ratking is less about justice than survival in a system where power routinely outweighs truth. Faber unknown
1978ref. 18889London: Jonathan Cape 1978. First edition first printing. Published by Jonathan Cape in London 1978. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper illustrated by Tom Adams is atmospheric and regarding condition without flaws. Not price clipped showing the original 3.95 net price. The boards are free from chips and marks and the text blocks are bright and clean. This copy is free from previous owners ink and is overall in near fine condition. A Sherlock Holmes pastiche. The novel is an account of Holmes's attempt to solve the Jack the Ripper murders. Holmes suspects the Ripper to be his nemesis James Moriarty. Jonathan Cape hardcover
1988ref. 16444Faber 1988. A very good book with some toning to the page. In a very good unclipped wrapper with a crease to the front flap and one to the front panel. Closed tear to the front corner - some wear and rubbing to the edges. The first Aurelio Zen novel. Faber unknown
1803ref. 831P7Cheltenham: H. Ruff 1803. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. The first edition of one of Thomas Frognall Dibdin's important histories an interesting study of Cheltenham. The first edition.Thomas Frognall Dibdin's extensive history and study of Cheltenham and its natural mineral waters. The mineral springs were discovered in 1716 and caused the town to become an important attraction during the Georgian era. This history was written during the town's heyday and discussed the important establishments of the town such as circulating libraries and theatres. Including a concise view of the Gloucester county.Illustrated with a frontispiece engraved title page and one plate.Collated complete.Compiled by Thomas Frognall Dibdin the librarian of the second Earl Spencer at Althorp. Label of the Hereford City Library to the front paste down. Rebound in a modern cloth binding with new endpapers. Externally smart. Library label to the front paste down. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with the occasional spot. Library stamp to the frontispiece engraved title page title page and other leaves. Ink inscription to the head of the title page. Very Good Indeed H. Ruff hardcover
ref. PSHB6249Faber 1988. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine in fine dustjacket. Signed by the author. Very nice copy of the first Aurelio Zen crime novel set in Perugia where the head of a powerful local family has been kidnapped. Faber, 1988 hardcover
ref. PSHB4401Faber 1988. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine in fine dustwrapper some slight page tanning as is usual with this book. An exceptionally nice copy of the first of the author's Aurelio Zen crime novels. Faber, 1988 hardcover
1805ref. 003920Preston. NELSON Lord Horation; DIBDIN Thomas. The Death of Nelson on the Twenty First of October. Sung by Mr. Incledon in the Interlude of Nelson's Glory at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden. London: Printed & Sold by Preston at his Wholesale Warehouses 97 Strand 1805. Folio bifolium 320 x 240 mm pp. 4. Engraved musical notation and printed text. Small holes and minor wear along former stitching line old folds a little creasing and light marking but a sound and well-preserved example. Good. Scarce patriotic sheet music issued in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson on 21 October 1805. Written by the dramatist and songwriter Thomas Dibdin 1771-1841 the piece formed part of Nelson's Glory a theatrical interlude performed at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden one of several productions mounted in response to Britain's greatest naval victory. The lyrics celebrate Nelson's triumph over the combined French and Spanish fleets while simultaneously memorialising his death in battle. The song was performed by the celebrated tenor Charles Incledon 1763-1826 among the most popular singers of the Georgian stage. His prominent appearance on the title-page reflects both his celebrity status and the commercial appeal of such commemorative productions. Printed by the Strand music publisher Preston and sold for one shilling the work was intended for immediate performance and domestic consumption during the wave of public mourning and patriotic enthusiasm that followed Trafalgar. . Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1805. Preston paperback
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1773ref. D2311Dublin: Printed for H. Saunders et al 1773. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Plain paper-covered boards. Crack in the gutter after title-page else fine. The authorship of this play was at first concealed which led to a legal squabble with Newbery publisher of the "Public Ledger;" Dibden having avowed himself the writer to the anger of Garrick after surmises that it was a work of Bickerstaffe. Printed for H. Saunders, et al hardcover
1991ref. 207890New York: Vintage Books 1991. First Edition; Sixth Printing. Softcover. Very Good in wraps. Vintage Books unknown
1999ref. 323732New York: Pantheon 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket.; 288 pages. Pantheon hardcover
1999ref. 307216New York: Pantheon Books 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. Pantheon Books hardcover
1995ref. 160446London: Faber Faber Inc 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Near Fine dust jacket. Faint toning along page edges.; 8.4 X 5.3 X 1.2 inches. Faber Faber Inc hardcover
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1997ref. 126404New York: Pantheon Books 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in a dust jacket. Light spotting on top/side edges of text block. Buping on top corners of front/rear panels.; 9.1 X 5.8 X 1.1 inches; 247 pages. Pantheon Books hardcover
2004ref. 126406New York: Pantheon 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Light bumping at spine crown. Light spotting on top edge of text block.; Dibdin Michael; 9.1 X 5.7 X 1.2 inches; 272 pages. Pantheon hardcover
1998ref. 126401New York: Pantheon 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.; 9.1 X 5.7 X 1.1 inches; 261 pages. Pantheon hardcover
