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London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1955. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Christopher Samuel Youd's first novel under the pseudonym John Christopher as he is known in the speculative ficiton world. An uncommong title on the market. First edition of this book, which was later released in the USA under the title 'Planet in Peril'. A VG+ or better book, clean boards and crisp white lettering on teh spine. Dealer note in pencil on front end-paper. Dealer sticker on back endpaper. VG unclipped jacket, some marks from cellotape used to strengthen the inside of the dust jacket, showing on the outside of jacket in small sections. Small tear at the bottom of spine. Now with a clear protective archival cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1955. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Christopher Samuel Youd's first novel under the pseudonym John Christopher as he is known in the speculative ficiton world. An uncommong title on the market along with the rare uncorrected proof. First edition of this book, which was later released in the USA under the title 'Planet in Peril'. A fine square book, clean boards and crisp white lettering on teh spine. Dealer note in pencil on front end-paper. Tight binding and otherwise internally clean, a fine copy. A near fine unclipped dust jacket, now in a clear protective cover. Some chipping to the top of the spine. Small closed tear at the bottom of front cover. Also included is the rare uncorrected proof. About VG+, some wear to the spine. A very collectable set PLEASE NOTE: Tracked shipping to USA will be $30 and to UK $20; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

London: Jonathan Cape. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A fine book, with just a slight lean. Internally clean. A fine clipped dust jacket, jacket design by Raymond Hawkey. Now with a protective acetate cover ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 224 pages .

Ashcroft: Ash-Tree Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2003. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Limited to 500 copies, book and jacket both in as new condition, jacket with archival cover for protection; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Oxford: Shakespeare Head Press / Basil Blackwell. Fine. 1939. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A fine copy, ex-libris for Paul Tabori on front endpaper. Green cloth with gold gilt lettering. A very well preserved copy. .

Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library. Near Fine. 1979. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Special signed edition, part of the 60 limited edition series published between 1977 and 1982. Beautifully bound in leather with gilt letter and design in 22kt gold and printed on archival paper with gilt edges. The end sheets are of moire silk fabric with a silk marker sewn in. Binding is tight and book unread. Fine book, with just a few dust / foxing spots on the top and fore edge. Collectable signed copy; 238 pages; Signed by Author .

London: Harpercollins. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. An uncommon signed copy of the 1st UK edition. A fine copy in a like DJ signed by Koontz. ; Signed by Author .

New York: The Limited Editions Club. Fine. 1972. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 1399 of 1500 numbered copies signed by Robert Shore and Ward Richie. 446th publication of LEC and the 12th of the 39th series. Fine book with tight binding, likely unread. Bright spine and cover and internally clean. Slipcase is near fine with some scuffing but no specific defects. Original Monthly letter #453 and shipping note 39-12 laid in. Sections of original glassine also laid in. Introduction by Leo Gurko and illustrated by Robert Shore with line drawings and paintings, artwork printed by Holyoke Lithograph Company. Designed by Ward Richie and printed by Ward Richie Press, set in intertype Waverley and printed on special Curtis white wove paper. Bound by Tapley-Rutter Company in quarter black Levant morocco, stamped in red and gold with smokey blue rough linen sides. 294 pages, 7 ½ x 11 inches. A fine book in near fine slipcase, collectable. This is a large book and extra shipping charges may apply… Read More

Near Fine. Hardcover. A rare supernatural work, privately printed - "The first written work of William Platt, bound up with a story by his brother, James Platt, originator of the grim legend on which both pieces are based. Privately printed and published by William Platt, for the pleasure of himself and his friends." Also with a frontispiece drawn by William Platt. It contains two stories "Love. Heroic Heretic Erotics" by William Platt and "The Devil's Debt" by James Platt. A near fine copy, signed on the cover by William Platt, numbered 7. Some spotting and toning to first few and last few pages, but otherwise internally clean. Dealer note in front with £650 price written down. Clean boards with minor shelfwear an attractive copy. Provenance - From the Gary Munson Collection ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author .