Modern Fiction
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2003 The Amulet of SamarkandNew York: 2003An uncorrected proof of the first US edition of Jonathan Stroud's first novel in the Bartimaeus Sequence, about a teen magician and a thousand-year-old djinni.
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Signed1985-2002 Young Adult Short Stories and a Play by David AlmondTyne and Wear; London: 1985A bright series of critically acclaimed short story collections for young adults, from British author of 'Skellig', David Almond.
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Signed2005 Dark Tales of Time and SpaceNorfolk: 2005A very smart first edition of this chilling story for young adults from English author Sean Wright, signed by the author.
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Signed2001-2005 Noughts & Crosses; Knife Edge; Checkmate; An Eye For an EyeNew York: 2001-2005The first editions of the first three novels, and an additional novella, of Malorie Blackman's 'Noughts & Crosses' series, with three of these works signed by Blackman to the title page.
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1949 The Mating SeasonLondon: 1949The first edition, first impression of P. G. Wodehouse's amusing novel surrounding Bertie Wooster's trip to Deveill Hall, accompanied by Jeeves.
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Signed2003-2005 The Illmoor ChroniclesLondon: 2003-2005A fine collection of first editions from 'The Illmoor Chronicles', a wacky fantasy series for children, including two signed copies.
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1940 Eggs, Beans and CrumpetsLondon: 1940The first edition, first impression of this humorous collection of short stories written by P. G. Wodehouse.
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2001-2006 A Series of Unfortunate EventsLondon: 2001-2006A fine complete thirteen volume set of first UK editions, first impressions, of Lemony Snicket's thrilling children's book series.
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1946 The ProfessorLondon: 1946A smart Uniform Edition of this political novel from English writer Rex Warner.
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c1935 Very Good, JeevesLondon: c1935An early impression of this humorous collection of short stories written by P. G. Wodehouse, all featuring the dynamic duo Jeeves and Wooster.
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1979 In the Lap of Atlas: Stories from MoroccoLondon: 1979A smart first edition of this collection of stories from British writer Richard Hughes.
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1959-60 Mountolive, and, CleaLondon: 1959-60Later impressions of the final two novels in Lawrence Durrell's important 'Alexandria Quarter'.
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1959 The Elder Statesman: A PlayLondon: 1959A smart first UK edition of this play in verse from American writer T. S. Eliot.
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1967 Endless NightLondon: 1967The first edition, first impression of this standalone murder mystery novel, one of Agatha Christie's personal favourites..
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1994-2009 Felicia's Journey; The Hill Bachelors; Love and SummerLondon: 1994-2009A fine selection of three first editions from widely acclaimed Irish novelist and short story writer, William Trevor.
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1943 Sailor's SongLondon: 1943A smart first edition of this moving novel from British writer James Hanley.
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1963 One Day in the Life of Ivan DenisovichLondon: 1963A smart first UK edition of this short novel by Russian writer and Nobel laureate Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
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1965 At Bertram's HotelLondon: 1965The first edition of Agatha Christie's thrilling Miss Marple mystery novel, a very smart copy, in the publisher's original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1959 The Loneliness of the Long-Distance RunnerLondon: 1959A smart first edition of this collection of short stories from English writer Alan Sillitoe.
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1938 The Fashion in ShroudsLondon: 1938The uncommon first edition of Margery Allingham's tenth Albert Campion detective novel, in the publisher's original cloth binding.
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1966 The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the SeaLondon: 1966A smart first English translation of this insightful novel from Japanese writer Yukio Mishima.
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2006-2017 So Many Ways to Begin; Even the Dogs; Reservoir 13London: 2006-2017A wonderful selection of first edition novels from acclaimed British writer, Jon McGregor.
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1979 Miss Marple's Final Cases and Two Other StoriesLondon: 1979An excellent example of this posthumously published collection of short stories from Agatha Christie, six of which feature Miss Marple and her detective prowess.
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1961 The Pale HorseLondon: 1961The first edition of Agatha Christie's thrilling murder mystery, with a somewhat supernatural theme.
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2012 This Isn't the Sort of Thing that Happens to Someone Like YouLondon: 2012A pair of two distinguished editions of this short story publication, including the first edition and the very scarce uncorrected proof.
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1953 A Pocket Full of RyeLondon: 1953A gripping work of detective fiction surrounding the unusual circumstances of a murder, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1969 Mrs Eckdorf in O'Neill's HotelLondon: 1969A first edition copy of William Trevor's intriguing novel, in which Mrs Eckdorf investigates the strange characters of a Dublin hotel.
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1954 Destination UnknownLondon: 1954A superb, first edition copy of this classic spy novel set in Morocco, written by Agatha Christie as a detour from her usual genre.
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1962 Hand in GloveBoston: 1962The first US edition of Ngaio Marsh's twenty-second Roderick Alleyn murder mystery, concerning a high-society treasure-hunt.
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1972 Tied Up in TinselLondon: 1972The first edition of Ngaio Marsh's festive murder mystery novel, set in an English country house.
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1976 The Children of DynmouthLondon: 1976A lovely first edition, first impression of William Trevor's award-winning novel, set in a dull seaside town.
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1933 The Hound of Death and Other StoriesLondon: 1933The first edition, first impression of Agatha Christie's collection of supernatural tales, including the first appearance of 'The Witness for the Prosecution'.
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1962 The Mirror Crack'd From Side to SideLondon: 1962A bright, first edition of this classic Miss Marple thriller, from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
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1953 After the FuneralLondon: 1953The first edition of Agatha Christie's intriguing novel in which Hercule Poirot puts his little grey cells to the test as he investigates the murder of Richard Abernethie.
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Signed1983 Fools of FortuneLondon: 1983A signed first edition, first impression of William Trevor's love story, 'Fools of Fortune', which was made into a 1990 film of the same name.
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1981-2018 17vol A Collection of the Works of William TrevorLondon: 1981-2018A smart collection of seventeen volumes from Irish writer William Trevor Cox.