Boris Akunin

The Winter Queen

London, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2003. First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of this historical mystery novel set in nineteenth-century Moscow. Translated from the Russian by Andrew Bromfield. Boris Akunin is the pen name of Grigori Chkhartishvili, and is best known for his detective and historical fiction. He wrote his Erast Fandorin series, about a 19th century Russian detective. Some of his other novels in this series include 'The Turkish Gambit', 'He Lover of Death', and 'The Black City&apos. In a blue cloth binding with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Dustwrapper is smart, with just a couple of marks and a label to the front. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, though with some scattered spotting. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: MOD6-F-18

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: moscow andrew bromfield brosi akunin the winter queen andrew bromfield None

Susan Wittig Albert

Love Lies Bleeding (1997), Lavender Lies (1999), Mistletoe Man (2000), Bloodroot (2001), Indigo Dying (2003), a Dilly of Death (2004), Dead Man&Apos;S Bones (2005), Bleeding Hearts (2006), Spanish Dagger (2007)

New York, Berkley, 1997 - 2007. First edition. Cloth. Nine first edition copies from Albert's 'China Bayles Mysteries' series All First Editions Bound in paper with unclipped dust wrappers Susan Wittig Albert (born 1940) is a mystery writer from Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. Her writing career has included the Nancy Drew mysteries under the penname Carolyn Keene in the 1980s. By the 1990s, Albert was ready to embark upon an independent career and wrote Thyme of Death, her first China Bayles novel. The book was warmly received, and was nominated for two national mystery awards, the Agatha and the Anthony. All seventeen of the China Bayles novels include the names of herbs, and the subsequent mysteries invariably include detailed, meticulously reported herbal themes that invoke the title. She is a popular guest speaker at both herbal clubs and women's groups. Albert has described her books as "cosy mysteries", because they do not describe much violence or gratuitous behaviour. In the original publisher's cloth binding with the original unclipped dustwrappers. Externally, smart. Minor shelfwear to the boards and a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Minor edgewear to the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: MOD4-I-2

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: china bayles mysteries susan wittif albert nancy drew thyme of death susan wittif albert None

Richard Aldington

The Colonel&Apos;S Daughter

London, Chatto & Windus, 1931. First edition. Cloth. A first edition, limited edition copy of The Colonel's Daughter, signed by the author. No. 134 of 210 copies of the special edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Signed by the author to the limitations page. Richard Aldington (1892-1962), born Edward Godfree Aldington, was an English writer and poet, and an early associate of the Imagist movement. Disillusionment was a common theme of his work, which many critics believe was due to his experiences during the First World War. In The Colonel"s Daughter (1931) he satirizes feigned gentility and literary pretentiousness. Two lending libraries refused to handle the novel, considering it too outspoken. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, cloth is in excellent condition with just a little fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean, except for a scattering of spots to the end papers. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Buchzahl: 849M14

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Richard Aldington Novels Modern fiction Novels None

Brian W. Aldiss

A Soldier Erect, or, Further Adventures of the Hand-Reared Boy

London, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1971. First edition. Cloth. A humorous work of fiction from novelist, Brian W. Aldiss. First edition. Brian Aldiss is best known for his science fiction novels, as he was greatly influences by H.G.Wells. Some of this other books include 'No Time Like Tomorrow', 'Hothouse', and 'Greybeard&apos. Featuring the original dustwrapper, designed by Lou Klein. In original cloth binding, with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Minor shelfwear to the boards. Light edgewear to the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Lou Klein. Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: MOD7-D-21

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Sonstige Stichworte: brian w aldiss lou klein a soldier erect lou klein Lou Klein

Brian Aldiss

Somewhere East of Life

London, Flamingo; HarperCollins, 1994 . First edition. Cloth. A lovely first edition, first impression of the final novel in 'The Squire Quartet' by Brian Aldiss. The fourth and final volume in Brian Aldiss's popular series The Squire Quartet, following the political, professional, and private adventures of a group of linked people. A fictional portrait of Britain's history, set during the last years of the Cold War. The first edition, first impression of this work. Complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. Mostly known for his science fiction novels and short stories, Brian Aldiss is a popular English author, winner of two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award, and one John W. Campbell Memorial Award.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear. The dust wrapper is lovely with minor shelf wear only, unclipped. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very clean with only a faint hint of age toning, a usual due to the type of paper used. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: 800A62

Katalog: Modern Fiction

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Brian Aldiss

Thirteen Works of Science Fiction by Brian Aldiss

London, Four Square; New English Library; Triad Panther; Corgi Books; Triad Granada; Panther, 1967-1989. Paperback. A lovely set of thirteen volumes of early edition works by Brian Aldiss. Thirteen Science Fiction novels by Brian Aldiss.All early paperback editions. Brian Aldiss OBE was an English writer best known for his science fiction novels and short stories. He was well respected in the science fiction community. He was a vice-president of the International group, and was co-president of the Birmingham Science Fiction Group. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America in 1999 and received two Hugo Awards. This collection includes the following works. The Interpreter (1967).Earthworks (1967).Greybeard (1968). An Age (1969). The Dark Light Years (1971). The Shape of Further Things (1974).Hothouse (1973). Equator (1973). The Airs of Earth (1975). Helliconia Spring (1983). Helliconia Summer (1985). Helliconia Winter (1986).Cracken at Critical (1989). In the original publisher's paperback bindings. Externally, very smart. There is some slight bumping to the heads and tails of the spines and to the extremities. 'Helliconia Spring' is slightly cocked. Some of the boards have some slight wear to the extremities, for instance 'Helliconia Winter' has some wear to the rear board and some slight creasing. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Buchzahl: 849W24

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Sonstige Stichworte: Brian Aldiss Early edition Science Fiction Early edition None

David Alexander

The Death of Daddy-O

Philadelphia , J. B. Lippincott Company, 1960. First edition. Cloth. A scarce copy of this mystery novel by David Alexander. Set in Manhattan, the novel follows Marty Land, Broadway's most brilliant criminal lawyer, as he endeavours to solve the complicated case of two sisters mysteriously abducted with their own consent. First edition. In a full cloth binding complete with unclipped dustwrapper in protective Brodart wraps. Externally, excellent. Minor shelfwear only. Dustwrapper is smart with some light rubbing and a few small marks. Some minor loss to rear inner flyleaf and tape to both flyleaves - although this doesn't appear to be for repair purposes. Marks to pastedowns and endpapers from tape offsetting. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good Indeed.

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Buchzahl: MOD4-F-15

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Sonstige Stichworte: david alexander maty land broadway the death of daddy-o maty land None

Joan Butler [Robert William Alexander]

Low Spirits

London, Stanley Paul & Co. 1945 . First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this vanishingly scarce novel surrounding the supernatural, written by Robert William Alexander under the pseudonym Joan Butler. The first edition. Dated using Jisc from copies of the work held at the British Library. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Very scarce to see, particularly with dust wrapper. Written by Robert William Alexander under the pseudonym of Joan Butler. Alexander used this pen name for his satirical style, which echoed other much loved authors such as P. G. Wodehouse and Thorne Smith.'Low Spirits' tells the mysterious and supernatural story of the ghost of Mistress Joanna Horton, an unlamented witch who stalks the grounds of Spoule Abbey. Present owner Tony Horton seems to accept her presence, however his fiancee Marjorie does not share this sentiment and sets about snooping to uncover the mystery. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very good indeed, with slight bumping to the extremities. A little fading to the spine and extremities with a patch of discolouration to the head of the spine. Dust wrapper is very good, with light edge wear and the odd tear, with a little loss to the head of the spine. Light sunning to the spine, with light marking and a small tide mark to the front panel. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.

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Buchzahl: 904Q42

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Joan Butler Low Spirits supernatural Robert William Alexander Low Spirits None

Joan Butler [Robert William Alexander]

Set Fair

London, Stanley Paul & Co. 1952 . First edition. Cloth. An excellent first edition copy of this entertaining novel by Joan Butler, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. First edition. Bound in the publisher's cloth with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Written by Robert William Alexander under the pseudonym of Joan Butler. Alexander used this pen name for his satirical style, which echoed other much loved authors such as P. G. Wodehouse and Thorne Smith.'Set Fair' is indicative of this satirical style and tells the story of a group of individuals in Caipan, in the Caribbean Sea. Bound in the publisher's cloth with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear only. Boards have sprung a touch. Light scattered spots to the fore edge. Dust wrapper is also very smart, with light edge wear, with tape reinforcing the head and tail of the spine on the verso. Light sunning to the spine and the odd light mark, mainly to the rear. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.

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Buchzahl: 904Q41

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Joan Butler Set Fair humour Robert William Alexander Set Fair None

Sherman Alexie

Reservation Blues

New York, Atlantic Monthly Press, 1995. First edition. Cloth. A signed first printing of this novel from the author of 'The Lone Ranger&apos. Signed by the author to the title page. The novel follows the story of the rise and fall of a rock and blues band of Spokane Indians from the Spokane Reservation in Washington. In a blue cloth binding with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Light shelfwear to the boards. Minor edgewear to the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with just some occasional spotting to the textblock edge. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: MOD8-I-6

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Sonstige Stichworte: the lone ranger spokane indians washington resevration blues spokane indians None

Nelson Algren

The Man with the Golden Arm

London, Neville Spearman, 1959 . First edition. Cloth. A scarce, first edition of this award-winning crime thriller novel by Nelson Algren. First edition, in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Written by American author Nelson Algren, who was best known for this novel, which won the National Book Award and was later adapted into a film of the same name starring Frank Sinatra.This novel tells the story of a dealer in a gambling house named Frankie Machine, who is known as the man with the golden arm. Frankie spends his time in and out of prison, struggling with an addiction which came about after being given morphine during World War II. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light bumping to the extremities. Lacking front free endpaper. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light edge wear and the odd chip. Slight loss to the head of the spine. Light rubbing to wraps, with sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.

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Buchzahl: 891Q41

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: The man with the golden arm nelson algren first editon crime nelson algren novel dust wrapper None

Nelson Algren

Nelson Algren&Apos;S Own Book of Lonesome Monsters

New York, Lancer Books, Inc. 1963. Paperback. A beautiful copy of Algren's compilation of exciting stories, containing works by Algren, joseph Heller and Chandler Brossard. This work contains stories by Joseph Hellner, Joan Kerckhoff, Bruce Jay Friedman, Bernard Farber, H. E. F. Donohue, George P. Elliott, Brock Brower, Hughes Rudd, James Blake, Saul Bellow, Chandler Brossard, Thomas Pynchon and Nelson Algren. Compiled by Nelson Algren (1909-1981), a writer known for the works 'The Man with the Golden Arm', 'A Walk on the Wild Side' and 'Somebody in Boots', as well as number of short story collections. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally lovely, slight bumping to the head of the spine only. Internally firmly bound, pages are a touch age-toned but otherwise clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Buchzahl: 760R76

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Nelson Algren Short Stories Black Humour Short Stories None

Monica Ali

Alentejo Blue

London, Doubleday, 2006 . First edition. Cloth. A fine, signed and numbered Limited Edition of Monica Ali's Portuguese-set second novel. A signed, limited edition first edition, first impression of British-Bangladeshi novelist Monica Ali's second novel, the follow up to her Man Booker Shortlisted 'Brick Lane&apos.Housed in a limited edition slip case, flat signed by Ali to the title page, and numbered 153/1000.Ali's novel is set in a Portuguese village community, following multiple characters, including men and women whose families have lived there for generations, and the tourists passing through. In the publisher's original cloth covered binding, with cloth covered slip case. Externally, fine. Slip case in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Flat signed and numbered to title page. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: 825F13

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: monica ali brick lane portugal bangladesh brick lane None

Monica Ali

Alentejo Blue

London, Doubleday, 2006. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of Monica Ali's lovely second novel. First edition, first impression, signed copy of Monica Ali's novel Alentejo Blue. In the original publisher's binding and with the unclipped dust wrapper.Ali's second novel follows the stories of Mamarrosa, a Portuguese village, its people and those who pass through it. Told from the perspective of multiple characters, Alentejo Blue provides commentary on generation gaps, traditions and change, and opportunity. Monica Ali is a British-Bangladeshi author. Her debut novel Brick Lane (2003) was an immediate commercial success, and was adapted into a film in 2007 of the same name. She is a member of the Royal Society of Literature. Ali is also a champion for minority groups in the UK and is frequently involved in charity work.  In original publisher's binding with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Minor bumping to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: 825W5

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: First edition First impression Signed Modern fiction First impression None

Monica Ali

Brick Lane

London, Doubleday , 2003. First edition. Cloth. Monica Ali's successful debut novel, the first edition complete with unclipped dust wrapper. First edition, first impression of Monica Ali's debut novel, following the life of Nazneen, Bangladeshi woman who moves to London at eighteen to marry an older man. The book was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and was later adapted into a film of the same name in 2007. Complete with unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper unclipped and excellent with only minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: 825A27

Katalog: Modern Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: monica ali first editions brick lane first editions None