Narrativa e romanzi

Ghostwritten

David Mitchell · 1999 · Rooke Books

£250.00 (€299.66 | $330.28 | ¥52,742)

London, Sceptre, 1999 . First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of David Mitchell's acclaimed debut novel, consisting of nine disparate but interconnected tales. The first edition, first impression of this work, flat signed by Mitchell to the title page, and with his...

The Downfall of Grabbum: An Ulster Fable

An Ulster Clergyman [Rev. P. P. O'Sullivan] · 1912 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.74 | $257.62 | ¥41,139)

Belfast, R. Carswell & Son, 1912 . First edition. Paperback. A signed presentation copy of this very scarce 'Ulster Fable' from Rev. P. P. O'Sullivan, illustrated with two colour plates. A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this very scarce work.In...

Beyond the Deepwoods the Edge Chronicles

Paul Stewart; Chris Riddell · 1998 · Rooke Books

£575.00 (€689.23 | $759.66 | ¥121,307)

London, Doubleday , 1998. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of the first novel from the 'Edge Chronicles' series by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. The first edition. Signed by the illustrator author, Chris Riddell, to the title page, with an inscription ...

The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longefellow · 1877 · Rooke Books

£250.00 (€299.66 | $330.28 | ¥52,742)

London, George Routledge , 1877. Leather. A collection of poetry by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated throughout and bound in decorative full morroco. The 'Author's Edition&apos. Bound in full morocco with gilt decorations, raised bands and a gilt edges. Illu...

The Secret of Wilhelm Storitz

Jules Verne; I. O. Evans [translator] · 1963 · Rooke Books

£110.00 (€131.85 | $145.33 | ¥23,207)

London, Arco Publications, 1963. First edition. Cloth. A smart first UK edition of this little-known historical story from French novelist Jules Verne. First UK edition. Set in the eighteenth century, the secret of Wilhelm Storitz has been inherited from his father, a chemist ...

Eight Novels from &Apos;the Crime Club&Apos; Series

Various · 1978 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.84 | $158.54 | ¥25,316)

London, Collins, 1978-1988 . First edition. Cloth. A collection of eight mystery novels from 'The Crime Club' series published by Collins, each in their original dust wrapper. A collection of eight first editions, published as part of 'The Crime Club' serie...

The Making of Ashenden

Stanley Elkin · 1972 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.91 | $85.87 | ¥13,713)

London, Covent Garden Press, 1972. Paperback. A smart limited edition novella by Stanley Elkin, one of one hundred copies signed by the author. A limited edition of one hundred copies, of which this is numbered forty-two.Signed by the author to the limitation page.'The Ma...

Sansato

William F. Temple · 1998 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.88 | $118.90 | ¥18,987)

California, Unicorn & Son, 1998. Paperback. A smart reprint of the final novel of William F. Temple, inscribed by his wife. Signed by the author's wife to the half-title, 'To George, For old times sake, All best wishes, Joan Temple. Dec 8th 1999&apos. A reprint of W...

Lempriere&Apos;S Dictionary

Lawrence Norfolk · 1991 · Rooke Books

£60.00 (€71.92 | $79.27 | ¥12,658)

London, Sinclair-Stevenson LTD, 1991. First edition. Cloth. A signed limited edition of the debut novel of Lawrence Norfolk, an interesting piece of historical fiction surrounding John Lempriere's 'Bibliotheca Classica&apos. A limited edition of one hundred and fifty...

The Fairy Hill

Edward Shanks · 1931 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.84 | $158.54 | ¥25,316)

Not Stated, Privately Printed, 1931. Paperback. A scarce limited edition novella by Edward Shanks, a fantasy work signed by the author. A limited edition of one hundred and fifty copies, of which this is numbered seventy three, a scarce work.Signed by the author to the limitat...

Stardrift

Emil Petaja · 1971 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.74 | $257.62 | ¥41,139)

Alhambra, Fantasy Publishing Company, 1971 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of this collection of science fiction short stories by Emil Petaja, including correspondence between Petaja and science-fiction author William F. Temple, care of literary agent Forres...

God Stand Up for Bastards

David Leitch · 1973 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.94 | $59.45 | ¥9,494)

London, Andre Deutsch, 1973. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of this unique autobiography by David Leitch, previously owned by author Stephen Vizinczey. The first edition. Inscribed by the author to the front free endpaper: "For Stephen & Gloria Vizinczey, Cher M...

Borrowed Finery: A Memoir

Paula Fox · 2001 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.83 | $165.14 | ¥26,371)

New York, Henry Holt and Company, 2001 . First edition. Hardback. A signed, first edition of this autobiographical account by Paula Fox, daughter of American writers Paul Hervey and Elsie Fox. First edition, in the publisher's original paper-covered boards, with the origi...

Soames and the Flag

John Galsworthy · 1930 · Rooke Books

£80.00 (€95.89 | $105.69 | ¥16,878)

London, William Heinemann Ltd, 1930 . First edition. Vellum. A signed, limited edition copy of this novella written by John Galsworthy, bound in full vellum. First edition, in a the publisher's original full vellum binding. A signed, limited edition. This is number five-h...

Cast the First Stone

Jane Adams · 1996 · Rooke Books

£55.00 (€65.93 | $72.66 | ¥11,603)

London, Macmillan, 1996 . First edition. Cloth. A signed, first edition of this entertaining mystery novel by psychological thriller writer, Jane Adams. First edition, in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.Signed by the autho...

The North Sea Mystery

Harry Edmonds · 1930 · Rooke Books

£150.00 (€179.80 | $198.17 | ¥31,645)

London, Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, 1930. First edition. Cloth. An uncommon first edition science fiction novel, in which the fate of the Royal Navy is at stake, signed by the author. The first edition of this uncommon work.Inscribed by the author to the title page, 'To W. ...

The Trouble in Thor, Death Takes a Dive and Tomorrow a Stranger

G. Walter Cooke; Elma M. Williams; Jo Valentine · 1953 · Rooke Books

£175.00 (€209.77 | $231.20 | ¥36,920)

London, Peter Davies; Ward Lock and Company Ltd; Geoffrey Bles , 1953-62. First edition. Cloth. Three first edition thrillers in their original dust wrappers, including a signed copy of Elma M. Williams' very scarce mysterious novel 'Tomorrow a Stranger&apos. The fir...

Significant Others

Armistead Maupin · 1988 · Rooke Books

£58.00 (€69.52 | $76.63 | ¥12,236)

London, Chatto & Windus, 1988. First edition. Cloth. A signed copy of the first UK edition of Armistead Maupin's fifth novel from his popular 'Tales of the City' series. The first UK edition. First published in the U.S in 1987. Signed by the author to the title...

An Insular Possession

Timothy Mo · 1986 · Rooke Books

£98.00 (€117.47 | $129.47 | ¥20,675)

London, Chatto & Windus, 1986. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this thrilling historical novel, signed by the author to the title page. First edition. Signed by the author to the title page. Set in Canton, 1833, this novel follows Walter Eastman and Gideon Chase...

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Tracy Chevalier · 1999 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.74 | $257.62 | ¥41,139)

London, HarperCollins [Harper Collins], 1999 . First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of Tracy Chevailer's popular novel, a fictional account of the context in which Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' was produced. The first edition, first impressi...