Search Results: Authors starting with F from The Rare Book Shelf

London: Bantam Press - Transworld Publishers, 1996. A riveting autobiography from one of the entertainments worlds most famous and versatile figures. Signed by Adam Faith to the title page. A lovely fine copy inside and out in an equally fine dustwrapper. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Fine/Very Fine.

USA: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. Bound in the publishers yellow hard boards with contrasting black title lettering to spine. The 46 pages remain in fresh, clean condition throughout with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Profusely illustrated throughout with the ininmitable black and white drawings of Edward Gorey. Double matching vivid orange endpapers to front and rear of book. Black title lettering to spine remains sharp and legible. A nice copy inside and out. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the distinctive yellow dustwrapper with front illustration by Edward Gorey. Light wear and overall signs of handling otherwise a presentable example of this attractive dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwraper are available at your request. An attractive copy of this Edward Fenton first edition with the weird and wonderful drawings of Edward Gorey. Becoming scarce in this condition.. First Edition. Near… Read More

London, United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 2004. Full number line 1-10 Signed by the author 'Jasper' to the title page with no other inscriptions. Full of wonderful quirky illustrations. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which has not been priceclipped. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. First impression of the first edition. A lovely presentable copy which is possibly unread.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.

London: Bloomsbury, 1987. Bound in the publishers turquoise hard cover with gilt title lettering and decoration to front board. This is the first impression of the first edition of this excellent second book by Mary Flanagan. The 292 pages remain in fresh clean condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. Dustwrapper has been neatly priceclipped but otherwise displays only light signs of handling. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A nice, crisp copy of this riveting second book by Mary Flanagan.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Allen Lane an Imprint of Penguin Books, 2010. A beautiful copy. Very clean and sharp with no inscriptions. Looks to be unread and hence is described as in 'AS NEW' condition. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A very heavy book which will require extra postage.. First Edition. Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Michael Joseph, 1941. Bound in the publishers light yellow coloured cloth with contrasting blue title lettering to spine. This is the first edition which is duly stated as such on the verso of the title page. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Light overall wear and signs of handling to the cloth binding but a nice enough copy nontheless. Housed in the powerful, nautically illustrated dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper has loss to front and back and head and tail of spine but remains a decent example of the rare surviving dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A more than acceptable and presentable copy of a scarce early Forester title. . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

GUILD and BCA, 1987. E.M. Forsters captivating novel centred on an outpost in colonial Indias days of the Raj. 371 clean fresh pages finished in original blue cloth boards with silver title lettering to spine.Book is tightly bound and looks possibly unread.No inscriptions.Beautiful floral dustjacket with Forsters photographic portrait on the back which has not been priceclipped in anyway.Who can forget David Leans film adaptation of the same name starring among others Alec Guinness and James Fox. A Goodlooking book that would make an excellent addition to any collection. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good.

London: Hutchinson, 1984. Tightly bound in publishers original black boards with contrasting silver titles to spine.All pages remain fresh and unmarked.Beige endpapers.Trademark Frederick Forsyth dustjacket still retaining original price of 9.95 on front inside flap.This book shows all the hallmarks of being well looked after over the years.A good looking example of an outstanding novel!. Near Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London: Hutchinson, 1974. Bound in the publishers black hard covers with gilt title lettering to spine which also bears the distinctive hand grenade insignia. Slight lean to spine otherwise binding has no blemishes. An attractive copy with a neat gift inscription to the first title page. The 384 pages are in very good condition with slight foxing to top edges otherwise fresh and unmarked. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which retains the publishers original price on front inside flap. Very good colour tone with no fading. Slight wear and creasing to the edges of the dustwrapper designed by Michael Brett otherwise very good. Protected in removable archival sleeve to preserve its condition. We are happy to send pictures of this book and the dustwrapper on request. Frederick Forsyth's third and most sensational novel.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good.

London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape, 1977. Bound in the publishers brown hardcovers with bold gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of a novel that is rather different in so many ways to John Fowles earlier works and yet no less accomplished and enjoyable. The 704 pages remain in fresh, crisp condition and are squarely bound with no inscriptions. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Housed in the Very Good dustwrapper which has very light overall signs of handling. Now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of both the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A lovely copy throughout of a popular John Fowles title.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1985. Bound in the publishers black hard boards with gilt title lettering to spine. The 460 pages remain in fresh, crisp condition throughout and are squarely bound. Name discreetly written on front free endpaper otherwise no inscriptions. Binding in excellent condition with no fading or bumping to corners. Title lettering is sharp and bright. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the fine dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Authors photograph by Tom Miller to the rear panel. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A lovely copy of this powerful John Fowles novel.. First Edition. Near Fine/Fine.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited, 1985. Bound in the publishers brown cloth boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 455 pages are in excellent condition throughout with no inscriptions. Binding is in fine condition with no marks or blemishes. This is the scarce First Canadian Edition. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which has a photograph of the author to the rear. Slight wear and creasing to the edges and one small closed tear to the bottom of front panel otherwise in very good condition and protected in a removeable archival sleeve. A nice copy of this interesting John Fowles title.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good.

Toronto: Collins, 1982. Bound in the publishers green cloth boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 195 pages are in excellent, unmarked condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with a photograph of John Fowles to the rear panel. The front panel shows an etching of Pablo Picasso's Sculptor and Model. The dustwrapper is in fine condition and is protected by a removable plastic sleeve to preserve its condition. A crisp copy throughout. The rather more scarce American first edition than the UK first. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request.. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

New York: Henry Holt, 1998. Bound in the publishers mustard coloured hardboards with contrasting brown cloth quarter binding to spine. Gilt title lettering to spine. The 404 pages are in excellent condition and are squarely bound. Front board is stamped in gilt with John Fowles initials. Pages are roughcut at foreedge as published. Housed in the as new dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in removable archival booksleeve to preserve condition. A very interesting collection of essays and occasional writings from one of England's finest writers. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. An exceptional copy throughout. The Rare Book Shelf carries a select stock of John Fowles First Edition tiles.. First Edition. Fine/Fine.

London: Michael Joseph, 1977. Bound in the publishers black boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 251 pages are in fresh, crisp condirtion with no inscriptions. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper is in fine condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A bright copy of this excellent Dick Francis title.. First Edition. Near Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.

London: Michael Joseph, 1964. This is the first impression of the first edition of the authors second novel and considered to be a modern horse racing classic. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. The boards are in very presentable condition with the gilt title lettering remaining sharp and definite. Housed in the famous Trevor Denning dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light overall wear and signs of overall handling. The instantly recognisable and now famous dustwrapper remains a bright example in Very Good condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A very nice first edition copy of a rare and much sought after Dick Francis early novel. . First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Michael Joseph, 1967. A very presentable copy with no inscriptions. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. A first printing of the first edition. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact. Light scuffing to the spine otherwise Very Good condition with no tears. Dustwrapper now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A classic Dick Francis title already becoming scarce.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London: Michael Joseph, 1976. Bound in the publishers black cloth boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 252 pages are in virtually fine condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Housed in the dramatic, photographic dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light signs of handling otherwise the dustwrapper is in very good plus condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A nice copy of this Dick Francis title.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good +.

London, United Kingdom: Michael Joseph, 1969. Previous owners name and date to ffep otherwise a clean and bright copy. Housed in the Carl Bernard designed dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. With only light wear to the edges. A nice example of the intriguing dustwrapper. Housed in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. First Edition. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

UK: Michael Joseph, 1998. An excellent example of this riveting book containing thirteen intriguing stories surrounding the world of horseracing and told in the inimitable style of Dick Francis! Protected by mylar archival sleeve.. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine.