Leonid Andreev

The Dark

London, The Hogarth Press, 1922. First edition. Paperback. The first edition in English of Leonid Andreev's expressionist work, The Dark. The first edition in English. Translated by L. A. Magnus and K. Walter, and published by The Hogarth Press. In the original paper wraps. Leonid Andreev was a Russian playwright, novel and short story writer, considered the father of expressionism in Russian Literature. The Dark tells the story of a terrorist who seeks refuge in a brothel. Andreev was known to be a great influence upon horror author H. P. Lovecraft. In the original paper wraps. Externally sound, with the front of the wrap and half title detached from text block. Chipping and closed tears to the extremities. Handling marks to the wraps. Internally generally firmly bound but strained in places. Pages clean with age toning and the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Buchzahl: 830K17

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Leonid Andreev Russian Literature The Hogarth Press Russian Literature None

Leonid Andreev

The Dark

London, The Hogarth Press, 1922. First edition. Paperback. The first edition in English of Leonid Andreev's expressionist work, The Dark. The first edition in English. Translated by L. A. Magnus and K. Walter, and published by The Hogarth Press. In the original paper wraps. Lacking the half title leaf. Leonid Andreev was a Russian playwright, novel and short story writer, considered the father of expressionism in Russian Literature. The Dark tells the story of a terrorist who seeks refuge in a brothel. Andreev was known to be a great influence upon horror author H. P. Lovecraft. In the original paper wraps. Externally sound, with the front of the wrap detached from textblock. Chipping and closed tears to the extremities. Handling marks to the wraps. Internally generally firmly bound but strained in places. Pages bright and clean with age toning and the odd spot. Lacking the half title. Ink inscription to head of the front of the wrap. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Buchzahl: 830K18

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Leonid Andreev Russian Literature The Hogarth Press Russian Literature None

Bruce Angrave

The Mechanical Emperor

London, Peter Lunn Limited, 1945. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition allegorical and satirical work about robots by Bruce Angrave, illustrated by Angrave in colour throughout. The first edition of this very scarce work.An entertaining satirical work following a war and the rise of robots during mechanised warfare, an allegory of what may one day happen.Illustrated in colour throughout.Collated, complete.Written and illustrated by Bruce Angrave, who is best known for his poster designs for the Ministry of Information during the Second World War, and for his charming posters for railways. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally generally smart. Some spots to the boards, mostly to the extremities. SPine and joints are faded. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Bruce Angrave. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 833P44

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: The Mechanical Emperor bruce angrave robots bruce angrave Bruce Angrave

Anonymous; Laurence Housman

An Englishwoman&Apos;S Love-Letters

London , John Murray, 1901. Vellum. An early impression of the scandalous novel, detailing love letters by an Englishwoman to her various lovers. The first edition, third impression of this work (January 1901) in full paper vellum. Yapp edge with ribbon attachments to boards.Originally published anonymously, this work detailing love letters from an Englishwoman was scandalous upon its release due to its frankness. It was later revealed to be written by English writer Laurence Houseman, much to the public's surprise, who thought it to be written by a woman. This aligns however with Housman's strong feminist identity. In full paper vellum binding with yapp edge and decorative gilt spine. Externally sound. Handling marks and discolouration to the boards. Minor bumping to yapp edge. Internally, generally firmly bound with binding loosening in one place. Pages are bright and clean. Light spotting to the endpapers. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Buchzahl: 903Y7

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Romance Love Letters Paper Vellum Yapp Love Letters None

Anonymous

Flight out of Fancy

London, The Bodley Head, 1948 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this uncommon science fiction novella, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this anonymously authored, uncommon work.This curious satire details the adventures of a man onboard an aircraft that flies through a curious phenomenon, leading the narrator to forget his own name.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Small loss of paper to rear pastedown. Dust wrapper back strip a touch age toned, with minor marks to tail of rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: 876F43

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Flight out of fancy an Account of a Brief Detachment, or Capriole, from the Charted Courses of the World sci fi an Account of a Brief Detachment, or Capriole, from the Charted Courses of the World None

Evelyn Anthony

A Collection of Novels by Evelyn Anthony

London, Hutchinson, 1972-1988 . First edition. Cloth. A collection of nine first edition novels by British author Evelyn Anthony, each in the original dust wrapper. A collection of thirteen first edition novels. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original dust wrappers, twelve of which remain unclipped. Written by bestselling British author Evelyn Bridget Patricia Ward-Thomas, who wrote under the gender neutral pseudonym of Evelyn Anthony. Anthony was known for her novels surrounding espionage, writing a series of four novels starring female secret agent Davina Graham, first appearing in 'The Defector&apos. This collection is comprised of the following:'The Poellenberg Inheritance' (1972). 'The Occupying Power' (1973). 'The Malaspiga Exit' (1974). 'The Persian Ransom' (1975). 'The Silver Falcon' (1977). 'The Return' (1978). 'The Grave of Truth' (1979). 'The Defector' (1980).'The Avenue of the Dead' (1981). 'Albatross' (1982). 'The Company of Saints' (1983). 'Voices on the Wind' (1985).'The House of Vandekar' (1988). Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original dust wrappers, twelve unclipped, 'The Malaspiga Exit' is clipped. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear and the occasional mark. Offsetting to endpapers of 'The Malaspiga Exit' and 'The Poellenberg Inheritance&apos. Dust wrappers are also excellent, with light edge wear to some and slight sunning to the spine. Small tears to 'The Silver Falcon' and 'The Persian Ransom', with a small cut-out to the rear board. Tape repair to the reverse of 'The Poellenberg Inheritance&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean to all novels, apart from 'The Persian Ransom', where there is faint scattered spotting. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: 895Q4

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Evelyn Anthony spy espionage crime thriller spy dust wrapper None

Evelyn Anthony

A Collection of Works by Evelyn Anthony

London, Bantam Press; Hutchinson, 1987-1997 . First edition. Cloth. A very smart collection of seven first editions by spy-thriller writer, Evelyn Anthony. A collection of seven novels by Evelyn Anthony. Bound in the publisher's original cloth with the original dust wrappers, six of which remain unclipped. Written by bestselling British author Evelyn Bridget Patricia Ward-Thomas, who wrote under the gender neutral pseudonym of Evelyn Anthony. Anthony was known for her novels surrounding espionage, such as her series of four novels starring female secret agent Davina Graham. Anthony was an extremely prolific writer, with her career spanning from the 1950's up until 2015. The collection is comprised of: 'No Enemy but Time' (1987). 'The Scarlet Thread' (1989).'The Relic' (1991).'The Doll's House' (1992).'Exposure' (1993). 'Bloodstones' (1994). 'The Legacy' (1997). In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original dust wrappers, all unclipped except 'No Enemy but Time&apos. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrappers are excellent, with light shelf wear and the occasional handling mark. Very light sunning to the spines of 'The Relic' and 'The Scarlet Thread&apos. Light edge wear to wrap of 'The Scarlet Thread', with a red mark to the verso. Label remnants to the front flyleaf of 'No Enemy but Time&apos. Internally, firmly bound with very bright, clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: 895Q7

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Evelyn Anthony spy thriller espionage spy bloodstones the relic None

Evelyn Anthony; Evelyn Ward-Thomas

The Malaspiga Exit

London, Hutchinson , 1974. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of Evelyn Anthony's thriller, 'The Malaspiga Exit&apos. Featuring the original photographic dustwrapper. First writing short stories for periodicals, Evelyn Ward-Thomas gained fame and success with her well-researched historical novels, being especially noted for her original treatment of Anne Boleyn. Her books were translated into no fewer than nineteen languages and frequently compared to the writings of Ted Allbeury, Colin Forbes and Clare Francis. In original cloth binding with original clipped dustwrapper. Externally, dustwrapper is bright, with only some very light chipping to the extremities. Cloth is bright and generally smart, although with two light marks. Internally, firmly bound, bright and generally clean, although with some light offsetting to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.

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Buchzahl: MOD11-I-10

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: the malaspiga exit evelyn anthony evelyn ward-thomas evelyn anthony None

Evelyn Anthony

The Occupying Power

London, Hutchinson, 1973. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this work of modern fiction by British author Evelyn Anthony, with an inscription from the author to the title page and presented in the original unclipped dustwrapper. The first edition of the work. Signed by the author to the title page, reading: "To Mrs Hay, My thanks and best wishes Evelyn Anthony" Evelyn Anthony was the pen name of British writer Evelyn Ward-Thomas. Anthony was a renowned author of historical novels, writing across a variety of historical period including the Napoleonic War, the Victorian era and the life of Catherine the Great. This particular work is set in 1944 and deals with the aftermath of the D-Day Landings, and the emotional toll of those involved. In the original black cloth binding in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally in lovely condition. Minor offsetting to endpapers. Dustwrapper is in lovely condition with minor shelf wear only and marginal age toning to the reverse of the wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Inscribed by the author to the title page. Slight uneven cut to top of fore edge, caused by printing error. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: 691P19

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: D Day Landing Modern Fiction Signed Books Modern Fiction None

Evelyn Anthony; Evelyn Ward-Thomas

The Return

London, Hutchinson , 1978. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of Evelyn Anthony's thrilling work of espionage, 'The Return&apos. Featuring the original photographic dustwrapper by Paul Wakefield. First writing short stories for periodicals, Evelyn Ward-Thomas gained fame and success with her well-researched historical novels, being especially noted for her original treatment of Anne Boleyn. Her books were translated into no fewer than nineteen languages and frequently compared to the writings of Ted Allbeury, Colin Forbes and Clare Francis. In original cloth binding with original clipped dustwrapper. Externally, dustwrapper is bright, with only some very light chipping to the extremities. Cloth is bright and smart. Internally, firmly bound, bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Paul Wakefield. Fine/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: MOD11-I-6

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: the return evelyn anthony pal wakefield anne bolyen evelyn anthony Paul Wakefield

Evelyn Anthony

The Silver Falcon

London, Hutchinson, 1977. First edition. Hardback. A signed first edition of Evelyn Anthony's exciting novel about horse racing and a man's determination to win the Derby. The first edition of this work. Signed by the author to the half-title. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. 'The Silver Falcon is a novel that revolves around the death of the wealthy racing owner and breeder Charles Schriber, who has imposed his young widow to carry out his life's wish to win the Derby. Written by Evelyn Anthony, a British author. In the original publisher's paper covered boards, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Dustwrapper is smart with a small tape repair to the head of the spine to the reverse, and a very small amount of edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Signed by the author to the half-title. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: 678P36

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: silver falcon evelyn anthony charles schriber kentucky evelyn anthony horses racing None

Peter Anthony

A Town Called Immaculate

London, Macmillan New Writing, 2007 . First edition. Cloth. An excellent first impression of this novel by Peter Anthony, signed by the author. The first edition, first impression of this novel by Peter Anthony. A haunting tale of family, fidelity, and the fragility of things we take for granted, the story follows Ray Marak, broke farmer traumatised by the memories of his time in Vietnam. Signed by the author to the title page. Complete with its original, unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely. Signed by the author to the title page. The dust wrapper is unclipped and excellent. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: 807A12

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: peter anthony modern fiction signed books modern fiction None

Evelyn Anthony

Voices on the Wind

London, Hutchinson, 1985. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this novel by British author Evelyn Anthony. The first edition. With original unclipped dustwrapper. Evelyn Anthony wrote mostly historical novels and thrillers. This novel follows Katharine Alfurd, a woman who in her youth had been sent to Occupied France to joint the Resistance in their fight against the Nazis. Forty years later Katherine Alfurd must 'confront her most painful memories and make a critical decision about exposing the treachery that threatened her and her Resistance friends all those years ago.' This work has been described to the flyleaf as 'An enthralling story of daring betrayal and enduring love by England's greatest writer of romantic suspense fiction.' In original full cloth binding with gilt stamping to spine. Externally, excellent. Minor shelfwear to the boards. Dustwrapper has light edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: MOD5-F-25

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: evelyn anthony katharine alfurd nazi resistance katharine alfurd None

Kate O'Brien

As Music and Splendour

London, Heinemann, 1958 . First edition. Cloth. An uncommon, first edition of Kate O'Brien's charming novel set in Paris and Italy, with the original, very scarce dust wrapper. First edition. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped scarce dust wrapper. Uncommon work. Written by Irish novelist and playwright, Kate O'Brien. This charming novel tells the story of two penniless young Irish girls, sent to Paris and Italy to become opera singers. With rigorous training, romances, wonderful music and friendship, this setting brings about a powerful change for the young women. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped scarce dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light bumping to the extremities and the occasional mark. Ink inscription to the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is generally smart, with light chipping and the odd tear. Sunning to the wrap, heavier to the spine, with light tide marks to the reverse of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.

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Buchzahl: 899Q38

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Kate O'Brien As Music and Splendour Opera novel As Music and Splendour None

Edna O'Brien

August Is a Wicked Month

London, Jonathan Cape, 1965. First edition. Cloth. Bright first edition of this novel by Edna O'Brien, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition of this work. Fourth novel by Scottish author Edna O'Brien, following the protagonist as she leaves London to seek escape and adventure after a year of emptiness and celibacy. Complete wit unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely. Dust wrapper unclipped and sound with some shelf wear, sunned to spine with occasional light chipping. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Buchzahl: 849A22

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: edna o'brien first editions novels first editions None