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1891réf. 195705London: James R. Osgood McIlvaine & Co. 1891. Wilde as critic First edition of Wilde's collected essays on aesthetics and criticism originally published in journals from 1885 to 1890. Wilde revised the essays for this edition setting out his ideas "in a gorgeous profusion of epigram and paradox ostentation and learning frivolity and wisdom" ODNB. This is one of 900 copies for publication in Britain from a total edition of 1500. Octavo. Original green cloth spine and front cover lettered in gilt edges untrimmed. Bookseller's stamp in blind of Palmer Howe & Co. Manchester. Small bumps to extremities faint marks to p. 229. A near-fine copy. Mason 341. hardcover
réf. 76342Paris: Charles Carrington 1908. Psychological thriller FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION. Quarto 26 x 20cm pp.312. Illustrated with seven full-page wood engravings by Eugene Dété from drawings by Paul Thiriat of Paris with titled tissue guards tanned. The publisher's note on the illustrations is tipped onto the half title although dated 1908 the book was issued in 1910 due to the artist's health. Bound in half Japanese vellum gilt lettering to spine sewn endbands grey paper covered boards top edge gilt. Discreet gift inscription to endpaper a few light reading marks within else generally clean edges toned vellum is bright paper covered boards have browned some rubs. Decidedly scarce. The most popular of Wilde's books The Picture of Dorian Gray appeared first in Lippincott's magazine in 1890. The story as published in book-form contains six new chapters many alterations and much additional matter. After the famous trial the publishers although inundated with orders for copies withdrew the book from circulation. The unforgettable dark and brooding chiller set in high-society late-Victorian London; a coded and epigrammatic melodrama inspired by his Wilde's own tortured homosexuality. Mason 335 p.349. Paris: Charles Carrington, 1908 unknown
2001réf. SBBI-mon0000055248Kingscourt 2001. paperback. Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing fanning inscriptions margin notes yellowing staining on edge or cover or pages bumps scuffs etc etc sometimes multiple of these. It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order at least not without checking with us first although we don't always have time to check. We aim to dispatch prompty the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. Kingscourt paperback
1993réf. SBBIH-KCNPPR7ITK4LCollins 1993. paperback. Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining water damage writing missing dustjacket etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order at least not without checking with us first although we don't always have time to check. We aim to dispatch prompty the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. Collins paperback
1898réf. 183485London: Leonard Smithers 1898. For he who lives more lives than one more deaths than one must die First edition one of 800 unnumbered copies printed on handmade paper; a further 30 copies on japon were published simultaneously. The first edition sold out rapidly and a second edition was issued within weeks. Octavo. Original white quarter cloth spine lettered in gilt light brown cloth sides edges untrimmed leaves mostly unopened. Housed in a custom yellow cloth chemise and quarter calf with yellow cloth slipcase. Spine lightly toned a little soiling and bubbling to covers browning to endpapers. A very good copy. Mason 371. hardcover
réf. 4377ABBerlin Deutsche Bibliothek 1922. OHld. m. Rückenschild u. reicher Rvg. Goldschnitt. Bd. 1 m. Frontispiz u. Einleitung zu Leben u. Werk v. Philipp Aronstein. Berlin, Deutsche Bibliothek (1922). unknown
1964réf. 1251P006Culver City California: Rapture Books 1964. 1st Edition . Paperback. Printed pages: 160. Very Good. 4.25 x 7 inches 10.5 x 18 cm. Light rubbing and slight edge wear to covers. A couple of spots to page edges. Light browning to pages. A rare vintage sleaze title with classic GGA cover art. Rita Wilde was a pseudonym of Ron Haydock: Actor screenwriter and frontman of 1950's rock and roll band Ron Haycock and the Boppers. We have many more similar items in stock. Overall condition is Very Good. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £15.00; USA £15.00; Oceania £16.00; Rest of World £18.00. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. Size: 4.25 x 7 inches 10.5 x 18 cm. Rapture Books paperback
2025réf. SKU1744060Routledge 2025-03-27. paperback. New. 6x0x9. New Book Ships with Tracking Routledge paperback
2017réf. x-1526411725Sage Pubns Ltd 2017. Paperback. New. 5th pap/psc edition. 291 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches. Sage Pubns Ltd paperback
2017réf. x-1526411717Sage Pubns Ltd 2017. Hardcover. New. 5th har/psc edition. 291 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. Sage Pubns Ltd hardcover
réf. 0839828756-7-1-29Gregg Pr. Book Club. Acceptable. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting as well as stains bent corners or any other major defect but the text is not obscured in any way. Gregg Pr unknown
1931réf. 184406Seattle: Dogwood Press 1931. Pp. 24 mounted coloured frontispiece 2 decorative initials printed in purple/brown; roy. 8vo; rainbow papered boards upper board decorated in brown and lettered in gilt the spine slightly faded boards a trifle soiled and slightly rubbed at edges; uncut; within the original gold papered slipcase which is worn as often; Dogwood Press Seattle 1931. First edition thus no limitation stated. The plate which is unattributed is printed on tissue paper in delicate pastel shades of pink and green. Dogwood Press unknown
2016réf. 006424Calla 2016. Hardcover. Fine. Henry Keen. Nice first Calla hardcover edition/printing in As New unread condition with no dust jacket as issued. Classic tale done in the typically stunning Calla production! Calla hardcover
2018réf. x-113861114XRoutledge 2018. Hardcover. New. 394 pages. 7.87x5.51x1.57 inches. Routledge hardcover
réf. 080583141X-11-1Psychology Press. 1. Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Psychology Press unknown
1948réf. 192336London: William Hodge and Company Limited 1948. The finest speech of an accused man since that of Paul before King Herod Agrippa First edition number 30 of 50 copies signed by Hyde and Humphreys. Hyde co-wrote the screenplay for the 1960 film of the same name directed by Ken Hughes. A barrister and politician as well as an author Hyde was a vocal supporter of the decriminalization of homosexuality. Octavo. Portrait frontispiece after Toulouse-Lautrec. Original red morocco-grained leatherette spine lettered in gilt marbled endpapers red edges orange silk bookmarker. Former ownership inscription in black ink to front pastedown. Spine and lower board edges a little rubbed upper board corners bumped book block cracked at pp. 382-383: a very good copy. hardcover
réf. 4396915Laurence King Publishing. 1. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit welcome to our online used book store where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books from classics to hidden gems ensuring theres something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 01/12/2015 Laurence King Publishing paperback
2016réf. x-1357657242Palala Press 2016. Hardcover. New. 240 pages. 6.14x0.56x9.21 inches. Palala Press hardcover
1921réf. 96099Westminster a central borough in London: Beaumont Press 1921. Hardcover. Very Good. Ethelbert White. a few illustrations by Ethelbert White 59p. Originial cloth backed board. 22 cm. Moderate cover soiling. No jacket. Copy # 355 of 400 numbered 75-450 on handmade paper; 75 copies on Japanese vellum signed by the publisher and artist were also published. The 12th book published by the Beaumont Press. Beaumont Press hardcover
1892réf. 180628London: Elkin Mathews & John Lane 1892. My life is a twice-written scroll Signed limited edition number 195 of 220 copies numbered and signed by the author. Poems was first published in 1881. This is Mason's "author's edition" a reissue of the fifth edition substituting the first two prelims with a new half-title and limitation leaf and a conjugate title leaf all designed by Charles Ricketts. The volume was the first issued by the new partnership of Elkin Mathews and John Lane. Octavo. Original pale pink cloth spine and covers lettered and elaborated decorated with prunus blossom designs in gilt pale purple decorated endpapers all after designs by Charles Ricketts top edge gilt others untrimmed. Bookplates of Alfred Sutro the artist and architect George A. Crawley and the abbot's library at St Benedict's Fort Augustus. Minor restoration to spine ends supplying half a dozen letters minor foxing to cloth front free endpaper reinserted. A very good copy. Mason 309. hardcover
1976réf. GB004F8P3SCI3N01Heritage Press 1976. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Heritage Press hardcover
2025réf. x-1764128745Duskae Press 2025. Hardcover. New. 552 pages. 6.00x1.38x9.00 inches. Duskae Press hardcover
réf. 361146Thames and Hudson 1997. Quarto light grey cloth boards stamped black lettering to spine frontispiece 176pp illus/photos VG light staining to lower edge of front board minimal staining to page edges in d/w VG loose protective cover minimal tanning to flaps and spine minimal creasing to upper edges Thames and Hudson 1997 hardcover
2015réf. x-1632380331NY Research Press 2015. Hardcover. New. 214 pages. 11.02x8.50x0.50 inches. NY Research Press hardcover
2015réf. x-163239135XCallisto Reference 2015. Hardcover. New. 230 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. Callisto Reference hardcover