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ON STRANGER TIDES by Powers, Tim - 1988

ON STRANGER TIDES

by Powers, Tim

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London, England: Grafton Books / Collins Publishing Group. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. 1st British Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0246131527 . SIGNED EDITION. ( Signed, signed with illustration of a pirate, and two laid in pieces of correspondence, one of which is signed by hand). This book is in Near Fine to Fine condition and has a Fine Dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright, though toned / tanned as is usual with the UK editions. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. The book has been signed by Powers on the title page (upside-down between the title and his name). Powers has also drawn an illustration of Blackbeard on the previous books page (noting that this Blackbeard is irritable) which is again signed. Also included are two pieces of correspondence laid in -- the original email note from Powers regarding a book and another handwritten note of thanks for sending the item .. hand signed and with an additional illustration of Powers himself at work. Also included is the original mailing box from Powers (just because). This book is the basis (loosely) for the 2011 Pirates of the Caribbean series movie #4. This book was also Power's first book to be published in Hardback in the US. ; Signed by Author .
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  • Book Condition Used - Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
  • Edition 1st British Edition; 1st Printing
  • Binding Hardcover
  • ISBN 10 0246131527
  • ISBN 13 9780246131522
  • Publisher Grafton Books / Collins Publishing Group
  • Place of Publication London, England
  • Date Published 1988
  • Keywords 0246131527, Fantasy fiction, Tim Powers, Pirates, Blackbeard, Pirates of the Carribean, Disney Corporation, Signed Editions, Illustrated, Signed Science Fiction

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(Science Fiction Art) Concept Design For Moon In Film "Project Moonbase

(Science Fiction Art) Concept Design For Moon In Film "Project Moonbase

by Robert Heinlein And Jack Eaman (Writers). Jacque Fresco (Design). From The Forrest Ackerman Collection.

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Los Angeles: Galaxy Pictures, 1953. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. Reproduction Of Photograph Montage Used For Central Concept In "Project Moonbase", Written By Seaman And Heinlein. The Film Was Made In Ten Days, Including Use Of Same Sets For Another Film Shot Simultaneously. Often Criticized As A Film, But Mostly By People Who Couldn't Build A Radio Today Let Alone A Space Station In 1953. From The Forrest Ackerman Collection. 17" X 11". Jacque Fresco (1916 - 2017) Was An American Futurist And Self-Described Social Engineer. Self-Taught, He Worked In A Variety Of Positions Related To Industrial Design. Fresco Worked At Douglas Aircraft Company In California During The Late 1930S. He Presented Designs Including A Flying Wing] And A Disk-Shaped Aircraft. Fresco Was Commissioned By Earl "Madman" Muntz, To Design Low Cost Housing. Muntz Invested $500,000 Seed Money In The Project. Fresco, 32 Years Old At The Time, Along With His Associates Harry Giaretto And Eli… Read More
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Farnhams Freehold
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Farnhams Freehold

by Robert A. Heinlein

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G.P. Putnam's Sons [1964], New York, 1964. First edition. A fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. As new.
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Men, Martians and Machines
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Men, Martians and Machines

by RUSSELL, Eric Frank

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Dennis Dobson , 1955. 1st Edition. Hardcover. F/NF. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. 12.5 x 19cm. Publisher's original dusky rose coloured boards with gilt titles to the spine, 191pp, together with original dust jacket priced at 9s 6d. Noting a light dust mark near the top of the upper joint, the boards are in fine condition with no shelf-wear. The spine titles are beautifully bright and fresh. All fore edge corners are firm, sharp and square. The binding is very tight and square, such that the book appears unread. There is a little tab of paper, 2 x 5mm, at the bottom fore edge of p125/126 that extends out from the text block, where it has not been cut properly in production. Internally, there is age related acid migration toning to the endpapers and a light vertical band of it on the pastedowns. There is no name, inscription or bookplate and the pages are beautifully clean with no spots, marks or blemishes. The dust jacket which is now protected in a removable plastic cover (not shown in… Read More
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SIGNED FIRST SPACE TUG
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SIGNED FIRST SPACE TUG

by MURRAY LEINSTER

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OPERATION OUTER SPACE first edition
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OPERATION OUTER SPACE first edition

by MURRAY LEINSTER

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A very fine copy in a very fine jacket Stated First Edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the limitation page. No. 245 of 300 copies.
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The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book

by TOLKIEN J R R

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London: George Allen Unwin, 1968 first edition third impression, pictorial hard covers, dust jacket creased at top corner of front, two short tears to top edge of rear panel show creasing and are repaired with paper pasted to the reverse side, price clipped, 64pp very clean internals (500 gram rate). First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Pauline Baynes. 8vo - over 7? - 9? tall.
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In the Time of the Thetans

In the Time of the Thetans

by Johnson, L.P.V.

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London: P.R. MacMillan Limited [1961], 1st edition. (Hardcover) 274pp. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Signed with an inscription to Wilson Green. Also included is a typed letter signed by the author. It is interesting to note that Wilson has used the back of the letter to try out various ideas for the title of the book he ultimately named "Red River Revelations". The dust jacket has minor edgewear. From the library of Wilson F. Green. (Science Fiction).
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(Science Fiction Art) The Alien, Glossy Lithograph

(Science Fiction Art) The Alien, Glossy Lithograph

by Denis Beauvais; Forrest J Ackerman Collection

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1989. Original Art Work . No Binding. Fine. 14" X 10 1/2". Glossy Print Of The Alien From The Comic Boook Series Paralleling The Films Of The Same Name. Initialed By The Artist In The Plate, And Signed In Silver Ink In Full. Denis "Den" Beauvais (Born 1962) Is A Canadian Airbrush Artist, Painter And Comic Book Artist Who Has Worked On Several Comic Books In Dark Horse Comics' Aliens, Predator And Aliens Vs. Predator Lines. Beauvais' Cover For Aliens: Nightmare Asylum #1 Won Him The Prestigious 1990 Eagle Award (The Highest Ranking Award In The Industry At The Time) For Best Comic Book Cover.
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Doomsday Book
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Doomsday Book

by Connie Willis

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9780553081312
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0553081314
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New York: Bantam Spectra. A clean, first edition, ex library hardcover in good minus condition; lightly bumped upped corners and edges, well thumbed and stamped text block edges, stamped front end papers but no pockets or check out labels, SIGNED by the author. . Good Minus . Hardcover. 1992.
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SIGNED 1ST UK
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SIGNED 1ST UK

by RICHARD ADAMS

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A FINE FIRST IN DJ. SIGNED BY RICHARD ADAMS ON HALF TITLE PAGE.
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On Stranger Tides
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On Stranger Tides

by Powers, Tim

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9780246131522
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Grafton Books, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 0x0x0. Signed by Author. First UK Edition, published by Grafton, 1988. Signed and inscribed by Tim Powers on title page, in his typical upside down fashion. Hardcover in jacket, price intact on jacket flap. Clean and unmarked. Toning to pages. Front hinge slightly cracked at title page, slight slant to spine. Rest of binding strong. A few bumps to board edges. Light edge wear to jacket. Presents well in fresh Mylar. Very good condition. Additional photos available upon request.
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On Stranger Tides

On Stranger Tides

by Powers, Tim

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Grafton, 18/08/1988 00:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. Grafton 1988 first edition. Pages clean and bright, binding firm, minor shelf wear to dust jacket, in protective sleeve.
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On Stranger Tides

On Stranger Tides

by Powers, Tim

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On Stranger Tides
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On Stranger Tides

by Powers, Tim

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London: Grafton Books, 1988 SWigned (upside down, of course) by the authpr, with the words "How 'bout this cpver? Cheers!". A novel that blends 18th century piracy with voodoo. First British edition. No remainder mark, not price-clipped, not bumped. However, like many British editions the pages are a bit yellowed. Comes in a Brodart protective cover. All books are bubble-wrapped and placed in a sturdy shipping box when mailed. Tracking number supplied on domestic orders
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On Stranger Tides (SIGNED)
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On Stranger Tides (SIGNED)

by Powers, Tim

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London: Grafton Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First UK Edition. Hard Cover. 0246131527 . SIGNED and inscribed with a drawing, "For Lou - This novelization of a Disneyland ride, Cheers, Tim Powers." The inscription under the drawing, a self portrait as a pirate, reads, "The author in pirate garb." inscriptions and drawing are on the title page, and upside down, which the author's usual way of signing. ; Binding is solid. Pages are clean but slightly tanned - (typical for this book) - otherwise a gently read book in excellent condition now protected in a new Mylar cover. No remainder mark. Not ex-library. ; 8vo; 352 pages; Signed by Author .
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On Stranger Tides: Signed

On Stranger Tides: Signed

by Powers, Tim

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Great Britain: Grafton Books, 1988. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A - British - First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, No Real Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks, And Enjoy..
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The Centaur

The Centaur

by Updike, John

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NY: Crest Books. F. 1964. 1st Printing. Paperback. Crest Book #R682, 1964. Stated first Crest printing. Fine condition. R ubs at the head of the spine. .
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Human Nature
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Human Nature: New Doctor Who Adventures

by Cornell, Paul

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A respectable used copy of one of the most-liked New Adventures -- slight rubbing, slight edge wear. See the photos, and ask if you need more info.
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The Brick Moon  : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham
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The Brick Moon : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham

by Hale, Edward Everett

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Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Fine with no dust jacket. 1971. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. The Near Fine slipcase has a faint mark at the tail of the spine edge. ; Early science fiction that imagines a human colonized brick and mortar satellite moon of the Earth. Satirical subtext throughout, based on personalities and society in Boston, MA. Originally serialized in The Atlantic in 1869 and 1870. Copy 712 of a limited edition of 1,950. Signed by the illustrator. Seventeen woodcuts printed in brown, directly from the blocks, by Michael McCurdy, prolific illustrator and founder of the Penmaen Press. Printed by Spiral Press on fine paper. Half dark linen with gilt image of a telescope, the remainder natural linen on boards. This is the later binding, the first being in quarter brown linen, no image, the remainder natural. Slipcase is clean, with sharp corners, and a clean, woodcut illustrated, title label that wraps around the spine edge. Signed by the illustrator. A clean… Read More
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK

by Gerrold, David

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New York: Ballantine Books, 1973. Mass market paperback. 276 pages + 64 pages of photographs. First printing of this paperback original. An inside picture of the 3 worlds of Star Trek: 1) Gene Roddenberry" conception of the TV series; 2) the show itself--writers, stars and technicians; and 3) the world of the fans who kept the series alive after NBC cancelled it. The book is clean and bright, with just a hint of edgewear; a couple of reading crease on the spine, but still square and tightly bound. Bookstore stamp at top of page facing the front cover.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
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Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST

Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST

by RAY BRADBURY

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A FINE FIRST EDITION IN DUST JACKET. SIGNED BY MR. BRADBURY ON TITLE PAGE.
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OTHERLAND VOLUME 3: MOUNTAIN OF BLACK GLASS (SIGNED)
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OTHERLAND VOLUME 3: MOUNTAIN OF BLACK GLASS (SIGNED)

by Williams, Tad

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Daw, 1999 Book. Illus. by Whelan, Michael. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. <b>Signed by Williams on the title page. Signature only, there is no dedication which usually accompanies signed copies of this title. Unusual thus.</b> Very small (1cm in length) pen strike on side edge of page block, else fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. A straight, square copy without price-clipping or the usual previous owner's marks. Volume 3 in the Otherland series. Jacket painting by Michael Whelan..
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY

by RAY BRADBURY

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Signed by the author, Ray Bradbury. The later printing of this edition which contains a new introduction written by Ray Bradbury specifically for this edition. As new in dust jacket. remainder mark
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War of the Wing Men
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War of the Wing Men

by Poul Anderson

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War of the Wing Men by Poul Anderson.
Ace books 1958
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Mirkeim

Mirkeim

by Poul Anderson

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Mirkheim by Poul Anderson.
Single -one-book.
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Published by Sphere in Great Britain, 1978
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Fire Time
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Fire Time

by Poul Anderson

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Fire Time by Poul Anderson.
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