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Published by Scribners, London; 1992. 8vo. First edition, first impression. 501pp. Condition: Near Fine/Very Good+
Tightly bound in original grey paper covered boards with quarter black cloth and title in silver to the spine. The binding is square and tight, free from damage and marks, with just a touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners. Inside, the pages are clean and bright with no signs of wear or marking, and just a touch of toning. The black stain to the top is still dark, although it has bled slightly on the top back corners of the pages.
The book is housed in its original first issue dust jacket. It is vibrant and smart, free from marks and damage, with just a little bumping to the edges and a stain to the inside of the jacket, not visible on the outside.
In all, this is a beautiful example of this first edition of this first edition by Iain Banks, in which describes recurrent rites of passage in a complex but enduring Scottish family. His central character's preoccupations with death,… Read More

ublished by Atlantic Books, London; 2003. First Paperback edition.This is the first edition in paperback of Barnes' comical account of his 'search for gastronomic precision'. The book is entertaining and relatable and a must-read for any struggling cook. The book is as new, with just one faint crease to the top right of the front cover. Apart from this, the book is in almost perfect condition inside and out. The pages are clean and bright with no wear or tear, just a hint of toning to the edges.In all, this would be an excellent book for any aspiring cook to enjoy.

Published by Jonathan Cape, London; 2004. 8vo. First edition. Fine/Fine.This first edition is a collection of short stories by best-selling author, Julian Barnes, focusing on characters that are groweing old and approaching their twilight years with varying outlooks and attitudes. This collection of stories are both wise and funny, clever and emotive, with characters that the reader can relate to and whose passions and desires are all the stronger for the knowledge that their lives are drawing to a close.This book is in Fine condition, tightly bound and with clean, bright pages. Apart from the slightest of bumping to the spine ends, there are no issues to speak of. It is housed in a jacket that is also in Fine condition, with just ta hint of rubbing and bumping to be seen. In all, this is a smart example of this modern collection of short stories, which will be much enjoyed by any Julian Barnes reader.

Published by Jonathan Cape, London; 2016.184pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Near Fine
Bound in original black cloth boards with title in red to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with just a touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright with no blemishes or marks to speak of, indeed it appears barely read, if at all.
The book is housed in its original dust jacket, which is in very smart condition, illustrated by Vladimir Zimokov. There are a few small marks to the rear and a little fading and bumping to the spine, but the jacket remains very smart and complements the book beautifully.
This lovely first edition by popular author, Julian Barnes, is the author's first novel since his Man Booker-winning 'The Sense of an Ending'. This novel offers an interesting insight into life in the Soviet Union during its turbulent evolution. It is a compact masterpiece, dedicated to the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich… Read More

Published by Duckworth, London; 1994. 8vo. 192pp. First edition, first impression. **Signed by the author**. Condition: Fine/Fine.
Bound in original black cloth boards with title to the spine. The binding is tight and square, and in near perfect condition, with just a slight touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, apart from a little spotting to the inside of the boards and the ffep, the pages are clean and bright smart. The book is signed and inscribed by the author to the title page.
The book is housed in an equally smart, first edition dust jacket, showing no signs of wear or marking, save a little bumping to the top of the spine.
In all, this is a very smart, signed, example of this modern first edition by Bayley, husband to Iris Murdoch, he was awarded a CBE in 1999. This riveting and clever novel entwines the comic with the sinister to tell an unexpected tale, during which the reader become ever more aware of the author's subtle amusement at the politically correct world of the modern novel… Read More

Published by Robert Hale Limited, London; 1949. 8vo. 180pp. First U.K. edition, first impression. Condition: Very Good+/Very Good
Bound in original red cloth binding with title in black to front and spine. The binding is square and tight and in clean, bright condition. There is some darkening and bumping to the top edge and spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage, with just a little toning and spotting due to age. It is beautifully illustrated by the author.
This lovely book is housed in its first issue dust jacket. It is lovely and vibrant, and in very smart condition. There are a few very small stains and some shelf wear, including a few closed tears to the spine ends and top corner, which at some point have been taped to prevent further damage. It remains in rather lovely condition in spite of thee few points.
In all, this is a beautiful example of this children's novel by William Pene du Bois. The novel is a skilful blend of truth and nonsense, in which a… Read More

Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London; 1968. 8vo. First edition, first printing. Condition: Near Fine/Near Fine.
Bound in original grey cloth boards. The binding is tight and square and free from marks or damage, save a little sunning to the edges. Inside, the pages are clean and bright with just a touch of toning to the edges.
The book is housed in an equally smart, unclipped, jacket, designed by Salim Patell. Other than some sunning to the spine and top edge, the jacket is in tidy condition, bright and clean.
In all, this is a very smart example of this modern first edition, a satirical work by the author of Room at the Top. It tells the story of a conservative journalist whose life changes when he discovers a political scandal.

Intimate portraits of Ernest Hemingway by those who knew him
Published by Grafton Books, London; 1988. 8vo. 356pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine
Bound in original brown cloth boards with title in gilt to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with no signs of damage or wear, save a touch of bumping to the corners and spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, and free from blemishes.
This smart book is housed in its original first issue dust jacket. It is as smart as the book, with just a touch of bumping to the corners and spine. There are no other signs of wear or damage, and it is as vibrant and smart as when the book was published.
In all, this is a lovely example of this interesting biography on Hemingway. In it, the author has reconstructed memories and accounts of Hemingway's family and friends, colleagues, and other biographers, the witnesses to his life. In doing so, it provides unparalleled insight into the man, with each… Read More

Published by Smith, Elder & Co., London; 1896. 2 volumes.
Bound in maroon half calf bindings with gilt title and detail to the spine. There is some wear to the edges of the binding and the spine of vol 1 is separating down the front edge. The front board of volume 2 is present but completely separated. However, with some tlc and careful repairs, this binding would once again be very smart.
Inside, the pages are clean and bright with only a little toning and the occasional age spot, very good condition for a book of this age. Some quotes on Browning have been neatly added in ink to the ffep of vol. 1.
In all, these volumes have the potential to make a very smart set of Browning's works, with just a little tlc and some repairs, they could be returned to their former glory.