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Published by Puffin Books, London; 1996. This the first edition of Disney's version of the Roald Dahl classic tale about James Henry Trotter and is the picture book to accompany the Disney film. This lovely book is vividly illustrated, the pages are clean and bright and it is in excellent, Fine condition. The only flaw to speak of is some bumping to the spine ends and cover edges and corners, as is so common among books. Over all though, it is in lovely condition and would be a lovely copy to treasure and read.

Published by David Fickling Books, Oxford; 2003. 8vo. 1st UK Edition, 1st Printing of this award-winning children's book. The book is in Fine condition with bright tight leaves, original blue cloth boards with silver gilt lettering to the spine. The dustjacket is also in Fine condition, with just some very marginal rubbing to the rear panel. A l

ublished by Atlantic Books, London; 2003. First Paperback edition.This is the first edition in paperback of Barnes' comical account of his 'search for gastronomic precision'. The book is entertaining and relatable and a must-read for any struggling cook. The book is as new, with just one faint crease to the top right of the front cover. Apart from this, the book is in almost perfect condition inside and out. The pages are clean and bright with no wear or tear, just a hint of toning to the edges.In all, this would be an excellent book for any aspiring cook to enjoy.

Published by Odhams Press Limited, London; Undated, but c.1930s. 299pp. 8vo. First edition thus. No dust jacket. Condition: Near Fine.
Bound in original mottled brown boards with gold gilt title to the spine. The binding is tight and in excellent condition, free from blemishes or damage other than perhaps the slightest touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks, save some minor toning and the occasional age spot.
The Vicar of Wakefield was originally published in 1766 and was one of the most popular 18th century novels among Victorians. It tells the tale of Dr Charles Primrose and his family, who lose all their money and are forced to relocate to the parish on the land of the womanising Squire Thornhill. This novel tells of their misfortunes and adventure that follow. The novel is typically thought of as a sentimental novel, but it can also be read as a satire on the sentimental novel. Furthermore, it is possible to draw an analogy between… Read More

Published by The Bodley Head, London; 1974. Reprint. 193pp. 8vo. Condition: Fine/Near Fine.
Bound in original cloth boards with gilt title to the spine. Binding is tight and square and free from marks or wear, with just a touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or marks. There is just a little speckling to the rims of the pages.
The book is housed in it's original dust jacket, illustrated by Trevor Stubley. It is vibrant and bright and has just a little wear with a slight chip to the top of the spine, and a touch of rubbing . It is otherwise very smart.
When the Bough Breaks was Mitchison's second book, originally published in 1924. It contains a collection of six short stories set during Ancient Roman times and set within the Roman Empire at varying times. When the Bough Breaks is the longest of the stories and is set in the final days of the Empire and the fall of Rome. Naomi Mitchison wrote over 70 books and died in 1999 at the age of 101.… Read More

Published by Viking, London: 2010. 8vo. 306pp. First edition, fifth impression. Condition: Near Fine/Fine.
Bound in original cloth boards, the binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with just some bumping to the spine ends and a small knock to the front right edge. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage, and the book appears unread.
The book is housed in its original, unclipped, dust jacket, which is clean and bright and in excellent condition, with just some corresponding bumping to the spine and a couple of scratches to the rear.
In all, this is a very smart example of this novel by le Carré about a Russian money launderer looking to defect after his new superiors kill his close friend. It is a thrilling espionage novel that delves into the world of international intrigue. It centres around a young British couple, Perry and Gail, who are inadvertently swept up in a high-stakes game between Russian mafia and British intelligence. Drawn into a dangerous… Read More

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by J. Finnimore. 642pp. Condition: Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing, bumping, and marking to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a smart edition of this historical romance by Harrison Ainsworth. Originally published serially, it is set during the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London, and follows the life and events of grocer Stephen Bloundel and his daughter Annabel. In 1914, it was the basis for the silent film Old St. Paul's. With a remarkable eye for detail, Harrison Ainsworth brings to life the colourful panorama of Restoration London and the disasters that befall it. It is a spectacular tale of love, greed, betrayal, abduction,… Read More

Published by W. H. Allen, London;1954. 8vo. First edition. Condition: Near Fine/Very Good.
Bound in original black cloth boards, other than some rubbing to the boards, the binding is in very smart condition, tight and square. Inside, the pages are clean and bright with just a touch of toning to the edges.
The book is housed in it's original unclipped jacket. There is shelf wear and chipping to the edges, predominantly the top edge, with a little loss in a couple of places. There is foxing to the rear panel. Apart from these points, the jacket is in very good condition.
Overall this is a smart example of this modern first by André Soubiran, which would sit well on any shelf.

Published by Odhams Press Limited, London; c.1930s. 348pp. 8vo. Condition: Near Fine.
Bound in original mottled brown boards with gold gilt title to the spine. The binding is tight and in excellent condition, free from blemishes or damage. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks, save some minor toning and the occasional age spot.
This collection of essays was originally published in 1823. They were very popular throughout the nineteenth century, charming readers with their conversational and personal tone. Lamb himself is the Elia of the title, and his sister "Cousin Bridget". This is a lovely, smart example of the Odhams Press publication of this work and it would look very smart sat in any book collection. We currently have a range of 41 Odhams Press titles in stock, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would be interested in purchasing the complete set, we are always happy to work out a deal, and these books would look fabulous on a bookshelf together!

Published by Macmillan, London; 1992. 8vo. 222pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine.
Bound in original yellow cloth binding with title to the spine in gilt. Binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, free from marks or damage. Inside, the pages are clen and bright with no blemishes or signs of wear past some toning to the pages.
The book is housed in its first issue dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition. It is vibrant and bright and free from marks and damage.
In all, this is a very smart example of this first edition by Jennie Melville. A detective mystery featuring Charmian Daniels, set in Windsor where the tranquil atmosphere of Chapel Close is disrupted when one of its residents goes missing shortly after discovering the body of a young girl near his home. Meanwhile, strange occurrences begin to be reported at the school where the missing resident and his wife worked, and Pix Prescott has been scaring his classmates with stories of 'double people'.… Read More

Published by Viking, London; 2013. 8vo. 310pp. First edition, sixth impression. Condition: Fine/Fine
Bound in original black cloth boards with title in gilt to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with no marks or damage, save a touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or marks, save a couple of small stains to the top edge. The book appears practically as new and unread.
This smart book is housed in its original, first issue, dust jacket. It is vibrant and bright, with no marks or damage to speak of other than a hint of bumping to the top of the spine.
In all, this is a lovely example of this novel by le Carre, which he once described as being more autobiographical than his other works. It is set in 2008 and 2011 and follows an undercover mission undertaken by British and American intelligence forces in Gibraltar to capture and abduct a high-value jihadist arms dealer, and its consequences on two British agents.

Published by Jonathan Cape, London; 1998. 8vo. Fine/Fine. This lovely book is a near perfect example if this first edition by the popular author Martin Amis. This collection of short stories have been said to rival his novels with their new or inverted worlds and frank satire. This book is in Fine condition, bound in it's original navy cloth boards, there is a small white mark to the front board and the slightest amount of bumping to the top of the spine. Inside the pages are clean and bright, tightly bound and blemish-free. The dust jacket is also in Fine condition, with a tiny amount of bumping to the top of the spine, but otherwise it is clean and bright and in lovely condition. Inall this is an excellent example of this modern first edition.

Published by Secker & Warburg, London; 1958. First edition. Condition: Near Fine/Very Good.Bound in original brown cloth boards. The binding is tight and square and free from marks or damage other than bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright. There is a neat gift inscription to the ffep, but this is the only point to note internally.The book is housed in a smart, clipped, dust jacket illustrated by Michael Ayrton. There is minor shelf wear to the edges and some darkening to the spine, rear panel, and edges, but it is free from marks and in tidy condition.In all, this is a clean and smart example of this first edition by Angus Wilson, following the tale of Mrs Eliot when her world suddenly and unexpectedly changes.

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London; 1962. First English Edition. Translated by Elspeth Harley Schubert. 8vo. 126pp. Condition: Fine/Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with gilt title to the spine. Other than a little darkening to the top edge, the binding is in excellent condition, tight and square and free from damage or marking. Inside, apart from a touch of toning to the edges, the pages are clean and bright.
The book is housed in the original dust jacket, unclipped with the original price of 15s net. There is a little darkening to the spine edges and some general rubbing. There is a little shelf wear, with a few small tears to the edges. That said, however, the jacket remains smart and complements the book well.
In all, this is a smart example of this first edition by Olle Hedberg, translated from the Swedish version published in 1959. It would sit smartly on any shelf.

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by A. H. Buckland. 464pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing, bumping, and slight marking to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are tightly bound, clean, bright and free from marks or damage save for the usual toning.
In all, this is a smart edition of this historical novel by Sir Walter Scott. He initially published the novel anonymously in 1814, as his first venture in to writing prose, already being established as a poet. It follows the life of Edward Waverley, a young English gentleman who is commissioned into a Scottish regiment shortly prior to the Jacobite rising of 1745. He finds himself forced to choose between his loyalty to the Crown and his admiration for the romantic cause of the Jacobites. The novel was well… Read More

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Wilmot Lunt. 456pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this novel by Lord Lytton. Originally published in 1829, this novel was part of Lytton's four-part series, the 'Pelham Novels'. It is set in the late 17th Century and tells the story of a love affair between Devereux and the beautiful Lady Henrietta Temple. Lytton brings the tale to life beautifully with his vivid descriptions of both the characters and the period in which the novel was set.

A perfect example of this 1st edition hardcover, published by Harper Collins, London: 2003. 8vo. The book and dustjacket are both in Very Fine condition. The book appears unread and like new.

Published by The Reprint Society, London; 1946. 8vo. 784pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in maroon cloth boards, the binding is in smart condition with just a little bumping to the edges and some rubbing to the boards. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage, save some toning to the pages. The hinge is cracking a little by the title page, and the half title appears to have separated and carefully been reattached. There is a neat ownership inscription to the half-title page.
In all, this is a tidy example of this historical novel by American author Marcia Davenport. Originally written in 1942, it was a national bestseller and was adapted into a film of the same name, in 1945. It tells the story of the Scott family's fortunes from the economic panic of 1873 through the dramatic rise of American industry and trade unionism, through waves of immigration, class conflict, natural disaster, World War I, to Pearl Harbour. The principal character is Mary Rafferty, the Scott family's Irish… Read More

Published by Chatto & Windus, London; 1971. 253pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Near Fine/Very Good.Bound in original cloth boards with gilt title to the spine. There is a touch of bumping to the spine ends and a little sunning to the edges of the boards, but otherwise the binding is square and tight and in sexcellent condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from any damage or marking, and barely even a hint of toning to the edges.The book is housed in it's original, unclipped jacket. There is some slight shelf wear to the edges and sunning to the spine and rear panel. There is one small tear to the front panel at edge of spine, a few marks to the rear panel and a little wear to the front , mainly the edge of the spine. These are the only points to note on a jacket that is, overall, very smart. In all, this is a collectible example of the second instalment of Victor Sawdon Pritchett's autobiography, continuing on from A Cab at the Door. The second volume finds… Read More

Published by William Heinneman, London; 2005. 8vo. 308pp. Signed First Edition. Condition; Fine/Fine.
Bound in original black cloth boards with title to the spine. The binding is square and tight and free from damage or marks, save a touch of bumping to the spine. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and blemish-free. The book is signed by the author on the title page.
The book is housed in its original dust jacket, which is also in smart condition. Asides from a few very small black marks along the top edge and spine, the jacket is in excellent condition.
In all, this is a very smart example of this signed first edition by Leslie Thomas, who won worldwide acclaim with his best-selling novel 'The Virgin Soldiers', This poignant novel chronicles the lives and loves of ordinary people living in beseiged Britain during these tense, but curiously elated days.