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Edited by John Nash Francis Unwin. Published London: The Fleuron Press, 1928. Hardback, quarto size, dustjacket. Original binding of quarter black cloth over blue paper with gilt lettering to spine. Fore and bottom page edges untrimmed. Edition limited to 300 copies. Subtitled Etcher and Draughtsman. Illustrated with 17 collotype plates. Page edges browned extending to margins, otherwise the book is in very good condition in good condition covers, which are rubbed with small loss to edges. Dustjacket present and in good condition but spine faded and edgeworn with some loss, especially to head of spine.

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6″ x 9″ trim size. Limited to 500 copies. Signed by James Ransome. Bound in quarter cloth. Hahnemühle Bugra Archive sides. New exclusive afterword by prize-winning author & journalist William Souder. Seven watercolor illustrations by multi-award-winning artist James Ransome are printed giclée on beautiful Hahnemühle Bugra. Designed by Mark Argetsinger in Monotype Bulmer; the type was cast in metal and printed letterpress on Mohawk Superfine paper by David Wolfe, Isak Applin and Claire Christensen at Wolfe Editions in Portland, Maine. Titles are hand set in foundry type. Dust jacket printed on Hahnemühle Bugra by offset lithography, featuring a wraparound illustration by James Ransome (the only edition featuring this illustrated dust jacket). Housed in a cloth covered slipcase with cloth ends in a complimentary color. Bookmark with all pre-orders. A seminal work of American literature beloved by generations, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a powerful exploration of the fragility of dreams and the resilience of the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men follows two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they dream of owning their own ranch while navigating the harsh realities of life in 1930s America. With its evocative prose, vivid characters, and haunting themes of loneliness and longing, Steinbeck’s masterpiece continues to captivate readers and provoke meaningful discussions about friendship, loyalty, sacrifice and the pursuit of happiness. First published on February 6, 1937, Of Mice and Men attained the greatest positive response of any of Steinbeck’s works up to that time. The novella was chosen as a Book of the Month Club selection before it was even published. Nearly every review praised the future Nobel Prize winning author for his mastery of the craft. In one of its earliest reviews, The Chronicle called it, A simple story, one that combines a curious dreamlike quality with the swift streamlining of a good play. It is a story that will sweep you irresistibly with it, too. Steinbeck has done such a masterly job of storytelling that you feel the horror that is ahead even before it begins to grow. You see the fate that is going to overtake these men and their dream. Of Mice and Men also represents an experiment in form. Steinbeck described his work as a kind of playable novel, written in novel form but so scened and set that it can be played as it stands. As such, Of Mice and Men has achieved remarkable success as a novel, a Broadway play and several acclaimed films. With its enduring and moving message on the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the cruelties of a hostile world, Of Mice and Men continues to move readers with its profound insights into the complexities of what it means to be human.

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The Theory and Practice of Socialism by John Strachey, published in 1936 by Victor Gollancz Ltd for the Left Book Club. This is the first edition, identifiable by the distinctive orange wraps used for Left Book Club issues and the imprint. Author: John Strachey. Publisher: Victor Gollancz Ltd, London. Format: Paperback (Left Book Club orange wraps). Edition: 1936, first Left Book Club edition. Printer: The Camelot Press Ltd. London and Southampton. Condition: Good. Some wear to cover with light soiling and creases, spine rubbed. Text block sound and complete. Pages: [not fully counted here, but appears complete]. Content: Discusses economic and political theory of socialism, covering capitalist production, dictatorship of the working class, socialism and liberty, religion, peace, and war. This is a significant historical work, reflecting the interwar British socialist movement and one of the early publications of the Left Book Club. I have lots of other items, let me know if there’s something in particular.

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Edited by John Nash Francis Unwin. Published London: The Fleuron Press, 1928. Hardback, quarto size, dustjacket. Original binding of quarter black cloth over blue paper with gilt lettering to spine. Fore and bottom page edges untrimmed. Edition limited to 300 copies. Subtitled Etcher and Draughtsman. Illustrated with 17 collotype plates. Page edges browned extending to margins, otherwise the book is in very good condition in good condition covers, which are rubbed with small loss to edges. Dustjacket present and in good condition but spine faded and edgeworn with some loss, especially to head of spine.

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Brand new soft cover limited edition proof copy. Published prior to the 1st edition and thus is the true 1st edition. With 001 number line — it doesn’t come any earlier than this!

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Limited edition first print hardback of THE FURY OF THE GODS (Bloodsworn: Book 3) by John Gwynne and published by Orbit in association with Goldsboro Books in 2024. Number 405 of 500 copies printed. Signed by Gwynne on the limitation page. Blue sprayed page edges. Numberline is 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. The book and unclipped dust jacket (protected in an archival sleeve) are in as new condition with no significant wear. Internally the pages are clean and tight and there are no tears or other inscriptions. Varg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon. 539 pages including Acknowledgements and About the Author. We use industry standard packaging. Items are sent promptly and well packed. Please do check our other listings. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

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This is a rare find for any John Updike collector! This signed 1st edition of “Rabbit is Rich” is limited to only 250 copies, and this particular book is number 78. With a hardcover binding, dust jacket, and original printing from Knopf, this book is sure to be a prized addition to any collection. The special attributes of this book include the signature from Updike himself, making this a truly unique piece for any fan or collector.

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John Irving Signed The Cider House Limited Edition Book #’d /250.

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Rare vintage hardback book with dust jacket. Now first published with an Introduction by Walter Frere, C. Lately Bishop of Truro. This First Edition published 1936. This Edition is limited to 250 copies for sale. This is number 213. The book measures 17cm x 22cm. Please look at all the photos for the best understanding of the condition and contents. There are some signs of age, use and wear. The dust jacket is visibly discoloured, well worn/torn, and has significant foxing/spotting, however it remains functional. The hard cover has significant surface fading, discolouration, staining and wear. There is some occasional age/use related page discolouration/creasing dotted throughout, foxing/brown spotting etc. All text is clearly legible. Overall contents binding appears good, firm and complete. There is a previous owner inscription on the front end paper. Overall remains in good reading condition, a rare book, with as described clear signs of age, use and wear, most notably the brown spotting/foxing typical with age. If you require any further information then please don’t hesitate to ask. If you subscribe to us then you will receive weekly emails with details of stock new in and any current discounts. Also find us on Facebook, bridgesbuyandsell, and now Instagram! Like our page to keep an eye on what’s new and on offer.

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John Lennon: Sometime In New York City. Signed by: Yoko Ono and Bob Gruen. Paper: 200 gsm matt art paper with trace overlays. Unique binding incorporates black leather with aluminium boards silk-screened with images of John Lennon and silver page edging. Box: Solander box silk screened in full colour with metal title-plate. Complete with original publisher’s mailing box. Only 3500 numbered copies printed. The book is in excellent unread condition, and comes in it’s original Genesis Publications mailing box. I will only post overseas fully insured and tracked. From a smoke free home. This item is in the category “Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable”. The seller is “dearscott” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Binding: Fine Binding
• Illustrator: none
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Region: Europe
• Author: Bob Gruen
• Publisher: Genesis Publications Limited
• Original/Facsimile: Original

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