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The Death of God RARE limited edition private press book
Roy Lewis (1913 – 1996) was an English journalist and small-press printer. For ten years in the 1950s, he was Washington correspondent for The Economist and then a feature writer on The Times. In 1957, while still working as a journalist, he set up the Keepsake Press, a private printer of limited editions in Ravenscourt Square, Hammersmith, London. The Death of God, subtitled “a Curious Narrative Dream Dreamed By Roy Lewis in the Year MCMXLIII When He Was Living in Dibrugarh in Assam and on Waking Recollected and Written Down By Him” was published by the Keepsake Press in 1959. The book is hand-set in a Gothick typeface (described in the book as’a reverent type’), with initial capitals cut in lino by Roy Lewis’s daughter Elizabeth. The publication, limited to 60 copies, was dedicated to Gordon Symes, who liked the fantasy when he first read it in India. This is a rare and very collectable publication. Approximately 270 x 205mm (10.5 x 8in); the book has just 16 pages. And please follow me, as I regularly add other publications from my collection.
Isaac Asimov Foundation First Doubleday/gnome Press Hybrid Set Rare
Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation, Doubleday/Gnome, 1st thus, 1962? The Foundation stories first appeared in Astounding in the 1940s and early 1950s. Cover artist for Foundation was David Kyle, for Foundation and Empire Edd Cartier, and for Second Foundation Ric Binkley. Then Gnome Press collapsed in 1961. Series was well regarded by fans so Doubleday decided to give it a try parenthetically, Doubleday had previously published many of Asimov’s standalone novels and had been offered the Foundation series but had declined. After Gnome collapsed a new editor at Doubleday picked up the Foundation publication rights. Then it struck a deal with the SF Book Club and printed them in a single volume with the Foundation dust jacket design that runs all through the 1980s. Foundation and Foundation and Empire were printed on thick yellowish pulp style Gnome paper , Second Foundation on better white paper. All three dust jackets are priced. (although Foundation’s dust jacket is price clipped). All Gnome printings were priced at. Second Doubleday printing (with new Doubleday printed pages) was priced. According to the Internet Speculative Fiction Database this set was published July 1963, implying a publication date for the. Set earlier, most likely sometime in 1962. Over the years Doubleday increased the price to. The print run for the. Doubleday series offered here was. 1,476 copies. 1,507 copies. Second Foundation 868 copies. Gnome first printings were around 5,000, second printings, 2,500. Additional pictures available by request. All books mailed in cardboard boxes with plenty of padding to avoid damage. I encourage questions and will try to answer within 24 hours.
Complete Set The Plays of Bernard Shaw 1927 with box case Rare 12 Books Vintage
The Plays of Bernard Shaw Complete Collection. Consisting of 12 pocket size play books in leather effect cases. This is a rare collectible set. There are some signs of wear and age as shown in pictures including on the box. Some books have marks on the cover (again shown) and some yellow spot age stains.
John Updike / Rabbit is Rich Limited Signed 1st Edition! 1981 RARE #78/250 Book
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.
SIGNED! VERY RARE! DELUXE, LIMITED EDITION, Fabian Perez, Neo Emotionalism Book
PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING, TONS OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Be sure to view my other auctions to see the other editions Including one inscribed to Mickey Rourke! This listing is for ONE BOOK (Specifically the book in the photographs). Book is hand SIGNED on the front endpaper by Fabian. This Edition is bound in an extremely gorgeous pebbled leather. It appears to be very different from the “Open Edition”. (From the photos I have found). It is also lacking the big publisher’s logo on the front board. I believe this to be a version of the “Deluxe” “Limited” Edition. It is a MASSIVE book. It is not the 12″x12″ version available on Amazon. It is approximately 15″x12″ and weighs approximately 10 pounds. I cannot find another “Deluxe” version for sale on the internet. It is insanely scarce! This book (As well as 2 others I obtained of this same title) have white edges. However, I have one copy (a separate listing). That has gold gilt edges. All other aspects are identical. I have not found another copy with gilt edges so, that only furthers my confusion on the “edition” of these books. Take a look at all of the photos and determine for yourself. They may be editions special to the publisher and/or Fabian I’m really not sure. They are absolutely BREATHTAKING. This book is “unread” but in used condition. While absolutely stunning, there is some shelf and storage wear. I have gone over every inch to the best of my ability, I have noted below, the imperfections upon close inspection. I have also included several photos to capture the condition. Leather is a bit dusty, Could use a gentle cleaning. Dents, curling edges, and other imperfections to the Dust Jacket. Back of Dust Jacket has more surface wear than the front. It almost looks like brush strokes and may very well be intentional. Minor Finger prints, smudges, etc also present. Corners show very minor wear. Leather boards have minimal cosmetic wear. Very minor nicks, or rubbing may be found upon close inspection. Please feel free to request additional photos if needed! Neo-Emotionalism – A Ten Year Retrospective. This is Fabian Perez’s third book published in 2013. It is composed of 328 pages and over 1,000 full color photographs of his paintings, editions, sculpture, studies, and pencil and pen and ink drawings. This hard cover book is dedicated to Fabian’s son Tiago. Compiles 10 years of Fabian Perez’s masterpieces. Fabian describes his style as Neo- Emotionalism, a movement that will be recognized by the Artist who, after creating their work will simply feel liberated and also by the viewer when they feel the creation in their heart. YOU ARE PURCHASING A USED BOOK. Please read the entire listing, and view all photos. Condition of used books will vary. Expected wear of a used book may include. Tears, cosmetic damage, bent pages/covers, stains, etc. In the event of significant damage Missing pages, Missing cover, Water damage etc. It will be stated in the book’s listing. I do my best to provide clear photos and detailed descriptions. However, descriptions are not all inclusive. I may overlook or miss minor wear and tear. If you have any questions about the item, please send a message. I can provide additional photos and answer any questions you may have BEFORE PURCHASING. Thank you so so much for looking!!
RARE 1919 CINDERELLA LIMITED SIGNED 1st EDITION (#449) ARTHUR RACKHAM SILHOUETTE
William Heinemann – J. New York – Philadelphia, 1919. Beautifully signed by Arthur Rackham and stated at limitation leaf: This Edition de Luxe with an additional colour-plate is limited to 850 copies, numbered and signed by Arthur Rackham of which 525 (500 for sale) are printed on English Hand made paper, and 325 (300 for sale) on Japanese Vellum. Green boards with tan buckram spine. Deep green front and back endpapers with white silhouette spread of dancing ball attendees. Beautiful handmade leaves, generally very good, clean; several with enigmatic shadowing of illustrations from adjacent, preceding or verso. Rare tipped-in frontispiece present. Top of pages gilt. Illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham in a unique silhouette style; features b&w and several silhouettes decorated in red, greenish/gold, and black. Includes one additional full-page illustration of Cinderella standing before a giant orange pumpkin that would become the carriage. Several full-page spreads over two pages. From the great Golden Age of Illustration in children’s literature comes this tale of Cinderella. 9″ by 11 ½”. Very nice original of this stellar work of art. Binding fine; hinges intact, lightly bumped corners and spine ends, with tiny area of paperloss to right upper corner with small area of blackish discoloration at top right corner of pages (see last image).
Rare Casino Royale IAN FLEMING Pan Books Ltd 1955 FIRST PAPERBACK
Rare First Paperback Edition 1st Impression Published By Pan Books Ltd London 1955…………………………… His is a Very handled Copy of this book in Publisher’s original pictorial soft covers with Bond on the front cover playing Poker. This is the First Paperback Edition of 1955.
RARE book Ukrainian Soviet graphics published in the USSR 1957 limited edition
A Very Nice and Rare, Old, Unusual Authentic Ukrainian book. Rare book of Ukrainian Soviet graphics published in the Ukrainian SSR in 1957, limited edition of 3000 copies. Size: 230 x 180 x 25 mm (9 x 7,1 x 1 inch). Photos are part of the lot description. Ask questions, I’ll be happy to answer them. The situation in the country is difficult. But we are all working. The post office is working normally. The last package was delivered to the US in a little less than a month. We all believe that soon there will be peace and the war will end.
Pomerol Limited 1st Edition Rare Book Neal Martin 2012
Pomerol’ Limited 1st Edition Rare Book – Neal Martin. The only markings are a greeting on the first pages.