Letteratura

The Accidental

Ali Smith · 2005 · Rooke Books

£60.00 (€71.92 | $79.27 | ¥12,654)

London, Hamish Hamilton, 2005. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first edition of this novel from Scottish author Ali Smith, signed by the author. First edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the title page. Following a middle-class English family who are visited ...

Seven Signed First Edition Novels by Colin Thubron

Colin Thubron · 1977 · Rooke Books

£280.00 (€335.62 | $369.92 | ¥59,053)

London, Heinemann; Chatto and Windus , 1977-2016 . First edition. Cloth. An excellent collection of seven signed works from Colin Thubron, each in the original dust wrapper. A collection of seven first editions. Each signed by the author to the title page. Bound in the publish...

Heat & Dust; How I Became a Holy Mother

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala · 1975 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.09 | ¥15,818)

London, John Murray, 1975-1976. First edition. Cloth. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's Booker Prize winning novel, with her fourth short story collection; both excellent first editions with the original dust wrappers. The first edition, first impressions of these two works in the p...

Border Country

Raymond Williams · 1960 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.88 | $118.90 | ¥18,981)

London, Chatto and Windus, 1960. First edition. Cloth. A first edition, first impression of Raymond Williams' fascinating exploration of class, community and belonging in rural South Wales. The first edition, first impression of this work in the publisher's original ...

The Splendid Shilling. An Imitation of Milton

John Philips · 1715 · Rooke Books

£295.00 (€353.60 | $389.74 | ¥62,216)

London, Henry Clements, 1715 . Unbound. The second edition of John Philips's burlesque blank verse poem, which helped to establish the poet's reputation early in his career. The 'second correct edition' of this work, which was first published in 1705. It is...

A Congratulatory Poem to His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark: Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, Upon the Glorious Successes at Sea.

Nahum Tate · 1708 · Rooke Books

£495.00 (€593.33 | $653.97 | ¥104,397)

London, Henry Hills, 1708 . First edition. Unbound. The very scarce first edition of Poet Laureate Nahum Tate's celebration of Prince George of Denmark and his union with Queen Anne. A very scarce first edition. not seen at auction since 1970.This poem was written by Tate...

Yes, They Are: Being an Answer to Are These Things So? the Previous Question, from an Englishman in His Grotto, to a Great Man at Court.

Robert Morris · 1740 · Rooke Books

£98.00 (€117.47 | $129.47 | ¥20,668)

London, Printed, and Dublin Rep-Printed, 1740 . Unbound. Robert Morris's very scarce poem, responding to the James Miller poem 'Are These Things So?&apos. Published in the same year as the first edition, this work is very scarce in all editions.ESTC T199793, with lea...

Moderation Display&Apos;D: A Poem.

William Shippen · 1709 · Rooke Books

£98.00 (€117.47 | $129.47 | ¥20,668)

London, H. Hills, 1709 . Hardback. A very scarce example of William Shippen's anonymously authored work of satirical anti-Whig poetry. First published in 1704, this work is very scarce in all contemporary editions.A satirical poem railing against the Whig government and i...

Account Rendered

E. E. Benson · 1911 · Rooke Books

£30.00 (€35.96 | $39.63 | ¥6,327)

London, William Heinemann, Heinemann's Colonial Library, 1911. First edition. Cloth. The uncommon Heinemann's colonial library first edition, first impression of E. F. Benson's 1911 novel, Account Rendered. The first edition, first impression of the work.In the ...

The Wall

John Lanchester · 2019 · Rooke Books

£40.00 (€47.95 | $52.85 | ¥8,436)

London, Faber and Faber , 2019. First edition. Cloth. An excellent signed first edition, first printing of John Lanchester's topically dystopian novel. The first edition, first printing. Signed by the author to the title page. With the publisher's original unclippe...

In Hazard; the Human Predicament: The Fox in the Attic; the Wooden Shepherdess

Richard Hughes · 1938 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.88 | $118.90 | ¥18,981)

London, Chatto and Windus, 1938-1973. First edition. Cloth. An attractive first edition set of three novels that succeed Welsh author's debut work, each with their original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impressions of these works. All with the publishe...

The Wrong Set and Other Stories; Hemlock and After; a Bit Off the Map

Angus Wilson · 1949 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.83 | $165.14 | ¥26,363)

London, Secker and Warburg, 1949-1957. First edition. Cloth. A brilliant trio of works from Angus Wilson, including the first edition of his first published novel, and two of his acclaimed short story collections. Two first editions of 'Hemlock and After' and 'A...

The Gate and Other Poems

C. Day Lewis · 1962 · Rooke Books

£38.00 (€45.55 | $50.20 | ¥8,014)

London, Jonathan Cape , 1962. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this pleasing poetical collection, from Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis. First edition. With the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.Comprising a unique selection of poems, including 'Req...

English Passengers

Matthew Kneale · 2000 · Rooke Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,382)

London, Hamish Hamilton, 2000. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first edition of this historical fiction from British author Matthew Kneale. First edition, first impression. A historical novel narrated by numerous characters that tells the story of a voyage to look for the G...

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe: The Shorter Novels and Stories of Carson Mccullers

Carson McCullers · 1952 · Rooke Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,382)

London, The Cresset Press, 1952. First edition. Cloth. The first collected UK edition of these short novels and stories from American writer Carson McCullers. First collected UK edition. A collection of short novels and stories, including: Wunderkind, The Jockey, Madame Zilens...

The Presence of Grace

J. F. Powers · 1956 · Rooke Books

£80.00 (€95.89 | $105.69 | ¥16,872)

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1956. First edition. Cloth. A smart first UK edition of this collection of short stories from American writer James Farl Powers, with the publisher's compliments. First UK edition. With a notecard with compliments from the publisher's, in...

A Collection of Works by Aldous Huxley

Aldous Huxley · 1949 · Rooke Books

£150.00 (€179.80 | $198.17 | ¥31,635)

London, Chatto & Windus, 1949-1962. First edition. Cloth. A smart collection of three volumes from English writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley. Three volumes. First edition. Written by Aldous Leonard Huxley, an English writer and philosopher, who wrote many books including no...

Books One to Five of the Jesse Jameson Series

Sean Wright · 2003 · Rooke Books

£525.00 (€629.29 | $693.60 | ¥110,724)

London, Crowswing Books, 2003-2006. First edition. Cloth. A set of five limited edition, signed volumes from the Jesse Jameson fantasy series by British author Sean Wright. Five volumes of a six volume set, lacking volume six. Signed by the author to the title pages. With a ha...

Jesse Jameson and the Stonehenge of Spelfindial

Sean Wright · 2006 · Rooke Books

£450.00 (€539.39 | $594.52 | ¥94,906)

London, Crowswing Books, 2006. First edition. Cloth. A very smart limited edition of this charming children's fantasy novel from the Jesse Jameson series by British author Sean Wright, with a hand-drawn illustration from the author. First edition, first impression. Limite...

Birds, Beasts and Flowers: Poems

D. H. Lawrence · 1923 · Rooke Books

£275.00 (€329.63 | $363.32 | ¥57,998)

Adelphi, Martin Secker, 1923. First edition. Cloth. A smart first US edition of this collection of poetry from English writer D. H. Lawrence, the author's presentation copy. First US edition. Presented with a card which reads "with Martin Secker's compliments". The a...