DRURY, Allen

Advice and Consent

Franklin Center, PA, The Franklin Library, 1976. Hardcover. Illustrations by Franz Altschuler . Small 4to. Full black calf with raised bands and extensive gilt lettering and decorations, thin card stock slipcase with gold foil label. 745pp. All edges gilt. Illustrations, ivory moire silk endpapers, sewn-in ivory satin page marker. Fine/near fine. Pristine, tight limited edition (unspecified) of this political thriller first published in 1959, winner of the 1960 Pulitzer Prize. This unusual copy bears three fine signature additions from the popular 1962 film version: Tipped to the inner flyleaf are a 5" X 2½" slip and two matching heavy stock 5" X 3" cards -- At top is LEW AYRES (1908-96; portrays Vice President Harley Hudson), who signs a 5" X 2½" slip hugely in blue marker; below him is DON MURRAY (1929-2024; portrays Senator Brigham "Brig" Anderson of Utah), who signs boldly in black ballpoint, adding "Peace and joy" above; below him is INGA SWENSON (1932-2023; portrays Ellen Anderson), who signs in blue ballpoint and dates it 20 December 1972 at upper right. Laid in are the perfect bookmarks: Murray and Swenson's original transmittal envelopes. .

Main Street Fine Books & ManuscriptsProfessional seller

Book number: 50275

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: American Literature

Drury, Allen,

Advise and Consent - a Novel of Washington Politics.

New York, Doubleday & Company, 1959. Hardcover., G/G Dj Edgeworn, Small Tears, Scrape Upper Front Corner. Pages: 616.

Vintage BooksProfessional seller

Book number: MASTER342691I

Catalogue: Mystery

DRURY, ALLEN

Advise and Consent

London, Collins. 1960, Fifth Printing. Hardback, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, 638 pages. This novel deals with matters which pre-occupied the great classical writers - power and ambition in high places.. Dustjacket chipped to top edge. Good/Good.

Books & BygonesProfessional seller

Book number: 23099

Catalogue: Novel

Keywords: Novel Politics Political America American

DRURY, ALLEN

Advise and Consent (Franklin Library Signed Limited Edition Series)

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1977. Leather. A deluxe, signed Franklin Library edition presenting Allen Drury's 1959 novel which is set in Washington, D.C. amidst political intrigue. The novel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1960. With illustrations by Walt Spitzmiller. Boldly signed by Mr. Drury on a front flyleaf. An entry in the publisher's Signed Limited Editions series. Publisher's "Notes from the Editors" booklet about this work is included. --- Bound in full tan bonded leather covers with four raised bands on spine. Titling, elaborate floral decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Interior leaves printed on high-quality papers. Tan silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- A clean, tightly-bound, newish copy but with minor scratching to gilding at textblock edges; otherwise lacking damages. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.); Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; (14), 714 pages; Signed by Author. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

Bluebird BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 87693

Keywords: >>Classic Fiction, Literature >>Pulitzer, Nobel, Booker, Nat Book Award Prize >>Fine Bindings >>Politics

DRURY, ALLEN.

Advise and Consent.

First UK Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 638; list of characters, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket chipped browned and foxed, endpapers foxed, previous owner's name on front endpaper, good copy. London; Collins; 1960. The novel spent 102 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1960 and was adapted into a successful 1962 film starring Henry Fonda.

Time BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 126757

Keywords: American Literature

Allen Drury

Advise and Consent

Collins, London, 1960. First UK Edition, Hardcover. Good Condition/Fair. 22cm x 14.5cm. 638 pages. Black cloth, gilt lettering, illustrated jacket. This copy is from the collection of Australian theologian Sir Alan Walker, founder of Lifeline, and contains numerous annotations to the rear endpaper in his hand. Foxing, mostly to edges and endpapers. Bookseller's label of Grahame Book Company, Sydney. Jacket toned and foxed, with chips and tears, small chunk missing from crown, large closed tear to lower flap fold. Shipped Weight: .69 kilos.

Book Merchant JenkinsProfessional seller

Book number: 0015970

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: BZDB407 Fiction; Allen Drury Advise and Consent

Allen Drury

Advise and Consent

London, Collins, 1960. First edition. Fine Binding. The first UK edition of Drury's acclaimed novel, in a fine binding. First UK Edition. Advise and Consent is a 1959 political novel by Allen Drury that explores the United States Senate confirmation of controversial Secretary of State nominee Robert Leffingwell who is a former member of the Communist Party. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1960 and was followed by Drury's A Shade of Difference in 1962 and four additional sequels. In a half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally, very smart with just a few scuffs to the boards and fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting to the textblock edges but otherwise very clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: LTH3-C-3

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: Political United States Leffingwell Communist United States Drury None

Drury, Allen (1918-1998); Uldis Klavins (Illust.)

Anna Hastings: The Story of a Washington Newspaperwoman / Person! - A.H. ; A Limited [Leatherbound] Edition

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, The Franklin Library, 1977. Limited First Edition. Leather Bound. pp. 441. 8vo. Bound in full lovely textured maroon leather over boards, featuring elaborate gilt lettering, rules and ornamentation to the spine and boards; three raised bands to spine, four compartments, textured maroon silk moire endpapers, like silk ribbon-marker, all edges gilt. Illustrated with charming full-page black-and-white plates. Entirely without blemish to the extremities, and contents. Appears unread; as new. A most handsome presentation. Not to be mistaken for earlier, more common printings, by the Franklin Library which are not bound in leather. This limited first edition of Anna Hastings: The Story of a Washington Newspaperwoman / Person! by Allen Drury has been privately printed exclusivley for members of The First Edition Society.

Black’s Fine Books & ManuscriptsProfessional seller

Book number: 5627

Catalogue: Fine Press

Keywords: rare; fine binding; leatherbound; leather; poetry; literature; english literature; fine press; easton press; classic literature; drama; theatre; plays; american literature; film; media; american history; western; first edition; travel; literary criticism;

DRURY, ALLEN

Anna Hastings: The Story of a Washington Newspaperperson! A.H. (First Edition Society Series)

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1977. First Edition. Leather. Stated First Edition (precedes the William Morrow trade edition). Attractively produced copy of Allen Drury's novel, which is centered around a female newsperson in Washington, D.C. Illustrated by Uldis Klavins. --- In rich burgundy full bonded leather covers with gilt ornamentation stamped on front, back and spine; three raised bands on spine. All edges gilt. Interior with maroon silk moire endpapers with matching sewn in satin ribbon placemarker. Issued as part of the publisher's First Edition Society series. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. --- A newish, tightly-bound, unmarked copy but with a few small indentations to back cover and small spots of scuffing to leather at spine ends.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; (18), 304 pages. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

Bluebird BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 87798

Keywords: >>Fiction >>Fine Bindings

Drury, Allen,

Anna Hastings: The Story of a Washington Newspaperperson - Signed 1st Edition.

New York, William Morrow & Co, Inc., 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover., Vg (See Description), Vg/Vg Signed By Author. Light Edgewear to Dj. Pages Clean, Binding Tight. Dj in Mylar Wrap. Pages: 300.

Vintage BooksProfessional seller

Book number: MASTER339305I

Catalogue: Literature

Drury, Allen

Capable of Honor; a Novel

Garden City, N.Y. Doubleday, 1966. Hardcover. xii, 531 p. 24 cm. Good condition in chipped d.j./fair.

Brookline Village BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 31483

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Fiction

Drury, Allen,

Capable of Honor - Signed 1st Edition.

Garden City, Ny., Doubleday & Company, 1966. 1st Edition. Hardcover., Vg/Poor Signed By Author on Ffep. Light Wear. Pages: 531. Few Small Tears, in Mylar Wrap. Pages Clean, Tight.

Vintage BooksProfessional seller

Book number: MASTER315270I

Catalogue: Mystery & Suspense

Drury, Allen

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre the Presidency of Edward M. Jason

Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co. 1973. Hardcover. ISBN: 0385043929. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; DJ is worn at edges. Previous owner's name; The U. S. Government balances on the brink of collapse as it struggles both with internal chaos and change and the threatening forces of Communist aggression; 481 pages.

Gibson's BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 56240

Catalogue: Thrillers::Political

Keywords: 0385043929 Drury, Allen Fiction Political Fiction Political Thriller

Drury, Allen.

Courage and Hesitation. Inside the Nixon Administration.

Michael Joseph. London 1972. Brown cloth boards. 316pp. No inscriptions. VG+ in VG dustwrapper (lightly rubbed, no tears). ISBN: 0718110099

Fables BookhopProfessional seller

Book number: 12225

Catalogue: History var

Drury, Allen

Decision

Garden City, N.Y. Doubleday, c1983. Book Club edition. Hardcover. 486pp. 24 cm. Very good condition/good.

Brookline Village BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 31525

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Fiction