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The First UK printing published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1967. The BOOK is in near Fine condition and appears unread. Grey top-stain is present and unfaded. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ or better condition. Light edge-wear at the spine tips with a few tiny spots of rubbing in places. Fading of the pink colouring to the publisher's logo on the lower spine. A little lifting of the laminate to the upper rear spine fold. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. The book has been signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page in the year of publication : 'Best wishes, Desmond Morris, Oct 1967'. The author's landmark title and extremely elusive with such attributes. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

The First UK printing published by Methuen, London in 1924. The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition. Light pushing at the spine ends. A little light rubbing at the corners. Gilt titling and decorations to the spine and boards remains bright. Free from inscriptions and erasures. Light offsetting to the end-papers. Some toning and spotting to the text-block. Light toning to the extreme page edges. with a little light spotting to the prelims. The WRAPPER is in Very Good- condition with mild edge wear and loss at the spine ends (see images. Large closed tears to the lower spine folds and a smaller one to the upper rear flap fold. Some toning to the spine and folds. Despite the issues, the wrapper presents well in the removable Brodart archival cover. The 16 B/W plates are present and clean. A very scarce title with such attributes and a very early historical biography from the author who went on to write the 'Hornblower's series and 'The African Queen'. Collectible. More images available on… Leer más

The First UK printing published by Doubleday in 2008 - The Special Numbered Limited Edition. This is number 142 of a limitation of 275 copies. The BOOK is in Fine condition and retains the promotional Band ( In Fine condition) to the rear cover. The book has been Signed by Terry Pratchett to the title page and the flyer for the signing event at Waterstones bookshop in Piccadilly accompanies the book as provenance. This special edition was published on 11th sept 2008 to celebrate the publication of 'Nation' and the 25th anniversary in the UK of the 'Discworld' series. Increasingly scarce. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

The First UK printing published by Viking / Penguin in 1985. The BOOK is in near FINE condition. A sharp copy free from inscriptions, erasures and markings. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near FINE condition. The wraparound artwork looks very striking in the removable Brodart archival cover. The book has been SIGNED by both Richard Adams and John Lawrence (Illustrator) to the title page. 'This', says Richard Adams of his "Nature Diary," is not a catalogue of rare and seldom seen things, but an authentic day-to-day record made during a calendar year. I simply write down what I saw or heard every day. There is always something to enjoy in nature, even in January or November.' Beautifully illustrated thoughout by John Lawrence - each planned and sketched 'on the spot' in close co-operation with Richard Adams. Wonderful B/W and colour illustrations throughout. A very attractive title and collectible with such attributes. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

The First UK printing published by Viking / Penguin in 1985.The BOOK is in near FINE condition.A sharp copy free from inscriptions, erasures and markings.The WRAPPER is complete and is in near FINE condition. The wraparound artwork looks very striking in the removable Brodart archival cover.The book has been SIGNED by both Richard Adams and John Lawrence (Illustrator) to the title page. 'This', says Richard Adams of his "Nature Diary," is not a catalogue of rare and seldom seen things, but an authentic day-to-day record made during a calendar year.I simply write down what I saw or heard every day.There is always something to enjoy in nature, even in January or November.' Beautifully illustrated thoughout by John Lawrence - each planned and sketched 'on the spot' in close co-operation with Richard Adams.Wonderful B/W and colour illustrations throughout.A very attractive title and collectible with such attributes. Ashtonrarebooks welcomes direct contact.

A 3 Vols Set : The New York Trilogy : 'City Of Glass', 'Ghosts' & 'The Locked Room'. All three books are the First USA printings published by Sun and Moon Press, Los Angeles in 1985 and 1986. All have the full number line and state 'First Edition'. The BOOKS are all in near Fine condition. Light pushing at the spine ends to Vol.1. All are free from inscriptions. The WRAPPERS are complete and are in near Fine condition The wrapper of 'City of Glass' is in the second state; the spine is slightly toned and there is a barely visible outline where the small sticker bearing the publisher's imprint was plainly tipped to the spine. This sticker is now loosely inserted. There is no difference between the first and second state wrappers apart from when the publishers realised they had omitted the publishers imprint on the printed wrapper, they produced some small paper imprints to be tipped on to the spine of the wrapper. Most of these have inevitably fallen off over the passage of time but this one is loosely… Leer más

The sole UK printing published by The Previous Parrot Press in 1996. This copy is 'Number 64/86 with prints'. There were 86 copies of the Special Edition numbered in Roman numerals, signed by Frank Martin to the limitation page and issued with Four B/W wood engravings, signed in pencil by Martin which were loosely inserted into a separate folder as issued. The Book and four loose Engravings are in Fine condition. Loosely inserted is the publisher's Prospectus which is a large folded sheet printed as 4 pages incorporating 2 specimen pages, with reproductions of three wood-engravings. All housed in the publisher's original decorated slipcase which is in Fine condition. 30 wood engravings by Frank Martin, of which 8 are initial letters and a lino cut cover. This particular copy has most of the book engravings uniquely Hand Coloured by Frank Martin with a striking effect (the four loose signed engravings are B/W as issued). Designed by Dennis Hall and set in Ehrhardt by David Vickers, the blocks printed… Leer más

The sole UK printing published by The Previous Parrot Press in 1996. Number 'XL1X' of 86 special copies numbered in Roman numerals, signed by Frank Martin to the limitation page. Four B/W wood engravings, signed in pencil by Frank Martin are loosely inserted into a separate folder as issued. The Book and Engravings are in Fine condition. Loosely inserted is the publisher s Prospectus which is a large folded sheet printed as 4 pages incorporating 2 specimen pages, with reproductions of three wood-engravings. All housed in the publisher s original decorated slipcase which is in Fine condition. 30 wood engravings by Frank Martin, of which 8 are initial letters and a lino cut cover. Designed by Dennis Hall and set in Ehrhardt by David Vickers, the blocks printed by David Esslemont on Zerkall mould-made paper at Gwasg Gregynog. Bound by The Fine Bindery in original Canson paper boards with a linocut by the artist on the upper cover. A very handsome production. More images available on request. Ashton Rare… Leer más

The First UK printing published by Putnam, London in 1924. The BOOK is in Very Good++ condition. Original green cloth has light fading and some mild pushing at the spine tips. Gilt titling remains bright. Pages untrimmed as issued. Minor foxing throughout, with some light off-setting of the blank endpapers. The pictorial WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ or better condition. Correctly priced '7/6 net' to the spine. Minor loss to the spine ends with toning to the spine. The unattributed wrapper artwork looks striking in the removable Brodart archival cover. The Irish author Forrest Reid's personal copy with his penned name to the lower front end-paper. LP. Hartley's first book, consisting of ghost and other short stories, some of which had appeared in the undergraduate magazine 'Oxford Outlook', of which Hartley had been the editor. Forrest Reid (1875 - 1947 N. Ireland) was an Irish novelist, literary critic and translator. He was, along with Hugh Walpole and J. M. Barrie, a leading pre-war… Leer más

The First UK printing published by Hodder and Stoughton, London in 1993. The BOOK is in near Fine condition with light pushing at the spine ends. A hint of toning and very light spotting to the text-block. Free from inscriptions and erasures. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with just a tiny nick at the upper rear spine fold (the white patches on the images are just glare reflected from the shiny wrapper). The wrapper is protected in a removal Brodart archival cover. The book has been signed (without dedication) in the year of publication by the author to the title page : 'John Le Carre, June '93'. The basis for the hugely successful BBC TV dramatisation starring Trevor Hiddelston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman. Scarce with such attributes.Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

The First UK printing published by Chatto and Windus / The Hogarth Press in 1984. The BOOK is in near Fine condition with just a little bumping to the lower corners and some light toning to the text-block. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with no fading of the spine colouring. The Barbara Kaiser wrapper artwork design looks very striking in the removable Brodart archival cover. The book has been Inscribed and signed by Angela Carter to the title Page; 'For Clive, all the best!, Angela'. The recipient was fellow author Clive Sinclair who in 1983 had been chosen as one of 'Granta's Best of Young British Novelists' alongside Kazuo Ishiguro, Ian McEwan and Graham Swift. Accompanied by a loosely inserted Publisher's compliments slip announcing from Carmen Callil, the publication date of this title. She has warmly and simply signed this slip 'love'. Carmen Callil was at that time, the managing director of 'Chatto & Windus' and 'The Hogarth Press' where she remained until 1994. Prior to… Leer más

The First UK printing published by Chatto and Windus, London in 1984. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Very slight pushing at the spine ends. A hint of offsetting to the end-papers with some light toning to the text-block. Some very early toning to the extreme page edges due to the quality of paper stock used. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with no fading of colouring to the spine. Some mild spotting to the flaps. The Barbara Kaiser wrapper artwork looks very striking in the removable Brodart archival protector. The book has been signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. Some newspaper clippings and details of the book signing event are loosely inserted for provenance. Collectible. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

The sole UK printing published by Martin Secker in 1922. The BOOK is in Very Good++ condition. The limited edition, being one of only 500 copies issued signed by the author to the limitation page. Light pushing at the spine tips. Original black cloth with printed label to the spine which is clean and complete. Black top-stain is present. Slightly rolled spine with light spotting to the prelims, end-papers and edges. Free from inscriptions. Blue patterned end-papers (possibly designed by E. McKnight Kauffer). The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good+ condition.Lightly spotted in places with a short closed tear to the upper spine and a chip to the upper rear edge. The wrapper design by E. McKnight Kauffer is striking in the removable Brodart archival cover. One of McKnight Kauffer's most striking period wrapper designs and very scarce as such. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

The First UK printing published by Grant Richards, London in 1924. The BOOK is in Very Good condition. Light pushing at the spine with some very mild rubbing at the corners and to the folds in places. A small bump to the upper and lower edges of the front cover. Light fading of the red colouring to the spine but the black lettering remains bright. Some toning and light spotting to the text-block. Light offsetting to the end-papers. Some light spotting to the page edges in a few places. Free from inscriptions. The binding remains tight. No wrapper. Protected in a loose Mylar removable archival cover. The author's very scarce second novel. I can find no auction records for this title and only 5 copies listed on COPAC. Collectible. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.