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1905 A Gardener's YearLondon: 1905The second impression of this non-fiction H. Rider Haggard work, from Haggard's own library and with his bookplate.
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Signed1992 Kaeti on TourLondon: 1992A signed limited edition of Keith Roberts's penultimate literary work, with a loosely inserted signed typed letter from the author referring to his recent MS diagnosis.
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Signed1999 Sporting Wildfowl of the British Isles: Studies in Words and PicturesHolt, Norfolk: 1999A sumptuous study of the wildfowl of the British Isles, one of only twelve review copies, sent to sporting and countryside author John Humphreys. Signed by the author and illustrator.
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1960 Beside the SeasideLondon: 1960The first edition of this illustrated history of seaside holidays and entertainments, including an array of letters and Christmas cards from the author and his wife.
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Signed1926 The MiniatureLondon: 1926A signed first edition of this fantastical novel by Eden Phillpotts, in the original dust wrapper.
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Signed1896 My Laughing PhilosopherLondon: 1896A signed presentation copy of this very scarce illustrated novel by Eden Phillpotts. Loosely inserted is a letter to the author's literary agent, William Morris Colles.
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Signed1912 Collected Verse of Rudyard KiplingLondon: 1912Rudyard Kipling's literary agent A. S. Watt's limited edition copy of his poetical works.
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1892 MarahLondon: 1892The scarce first trade edition of this posthumously published volume of poetry by Lord Lytton, with a handwritten letter from his widow, Edith Bulwer-Lytton, Countess of Lytton.
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Signed1947 The Eildon TreeLondon: 1947A very scarce sequel to 'Borrobil', this first edition fantasy novel explores ancient Scotland, the author's presentation copy.
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Signed1984 Chanur's VentureMichigan: 1984A smart copy of a 'Chanur' space opera by C. J. Cherryh, an author's presentation copy to fellow sci-fi author Robert Adams.
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Signed1972 The Harpole ReportLondon: 1972The first edition of J. L. Carr's novel set in a primary school, written from his first-hand experience as a teacher. Inscribed by the author to the journalist Donald McCormick.
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Signed1971 StardriftAlhambra: 1971A signed presentation copy of this collection of science fiction short stories by Emil Petaja, including correspondence between Petaja and science-fiction author William F. Temple, care of literary agent Forrest J. Ackerman.
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Signed1939 Penny WhipLondon: 1939A signed presentation copy of this very scarce novel by Chris Massie, in the publisher's original dust wrapper.
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1935 Nothing HidBoston: 1935An association copy of this very scarce novel by English author Archibald Marshall.
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Signed1972 Murder in the Rue Royale, and Further Exploits of the Chevalier DupinLondon: 1972A signed presentation copy of the second impression of this collection of detective stories by Michael Harrison.
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Signed1954 William and the Moon RocketLondon: 1954A brilliant association copy of this 'Just William' book, signed by the author to her illustrator, a lovely first edition copy.
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Signed1934 Penang AppointmentLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of Norman Collins's second novel.
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Signed1967 Endless NightLondon: 1967A vanishingly scarce signed example of the first edition of one of Agatha Christie's favourites of her own works.
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Signed1930 Burmese VignettesLondon: 1930A signed first edition of C. Harcourt Robertson's illustrated collection of sketches about Burmese life.
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1926 Memoir of Jane AustenOxford: 1926A unique association copy of this memoir of Jane Austen, from the library of her great-grand-niece, the granddaughter of James Edward Austen-Leigh.
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Signed1953 The Birds of Scotland Their History, Distribution, and MigrationEdinburgh; London: 1953The first edition of Baxter and Rintoul's extensive study on Scottish ornithology, a unique copy with two signed letters from the authors, addressed to fellow ornithologist Dr. Ian Pennie.
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Signed1964 A Caribbean MysteryLondon: 1964An exceptional signed first edition of this classic Miss Marple novel, signed from Christie to her secretary, Carlo Fisher.
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Signed1932 The Soldier and the GentlewomanLondon: 1932A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this thrilling novel by Welsh novelist Hilda Vaughan, presented to literary editor Edward Garnett.
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1937 PepitaLondon: 1937The first edition of English writer and garden designer Vita Sackville-West's fascinating biography on her grandmother and mother.
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Signed1948 A Thing of NoughtLondon: 1948A signed presentation copy of the revised edition of Hilda Vaughan's novella, inscribed to - and with a letter from - journalist and novelist Margharita Laski.
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Signed1991 The Turquoise Mountain Brian Blessed on EverestLondon: 1991A fine first edition copy of Brian Blessed's travel work on his trek up Everest, inscribed by Blessed to his literary agent, Rod Hall.
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Signed1985 FledgerLondon: 1985A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this charming children's novel about a fledgling puffin, inscribed to literary agent Rod Hall.
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Signed1990 Life of the Poet Gnaeus Robertulus GravesaDeià, Mallorca: 1990A fine copy of this very scarce Limited Edition work from the poet Robert Graves, illustrated by Alice Meyer Wallace, and in a full vellum binding.
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Signed1929 Sleeping PartnersLondon: 1929A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on dogs by artist Cecil Aldin.
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Signed1963 Basil Seal Rides Again, or, The Rake's RegressBoston: 1963A smart limited edition short story by Evelyn Waugh, signed by the author. An interesting association from the library of the son of one of Waugh's lovers.
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Signed1963 Basil Seal Rides Again, or, The Rake's RegressLondon: 1963A signed limited edition short story by Evelyn Waugh, signed by Waugh himself, from the library of a son of one of his lovers, Joyce Gill.
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1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert PinfoldLondon: 1957An assoication copy of Waugh's enchanting and engaging novel based off the author’s experiences of hallucinations, from the library of a lover of Waugh's.
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Signed1926 Mr. Godley Beside HimselfLondon: 1926A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first dramatic edition of Gerald Bullett's tale of a journey to fairy land.
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Signed1994 The Challenge of Anthropology: Old Encounters and New ExcursionsNew Brunswick: 1994A signed first edition presentation copy of Robin Fox's collection of anthropological essays, dedicated to zoologist Desmond Morris.
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Signed1971 Ends of VerseLondon: 1971A signed first edition of Norman Power's scarce volume of poems, inscribed to English poet and historical novelist Robert Graves.
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Signed1941 Poems of Peace and WarLondon: 1941A signed presentation copy of this collection of poetry by British barrister, judge and author Christmas Humphreys, known for his 1920s conversion to Buddhism.