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1) Adams. Richard. Nature Through The Seasons. Kestrel Books 1975 (1st UK), Laid in is a signed photo of the author.Illustrated throughout by David A. Goddard. F in VG+ d/w with very sl. edge wear. £12.00
2) Adams. Richard. The Tyger Voyage. Cape 1976 (1st UK), 14 full page. beautiful colour illustrations by Nicola Bayley. Fantasy tale of the voyage of two tigers which normally live in Suburbia. Fine in laminated pictorial boards as issued. £12.00
4) Adams. Richard. The Iron Wolf and Other Stories. Allen Lane 1980 (1st UK), Fine in Fine d/w. £12.00
5) Almond. David. Kit's Wilderness. Hodder & Stoughton 1999 (1st UK), Second novel by this award winning author. M in M d/w. £12.00
6) Almond. David. Where Your Wings Are. Hodder Children's Books 2002 (1st UK), A 'World Book Day' title from 2002. Includes five stories from 'Counting Stars', plus a new story 'The Built-Up Sole'. Mint in wraps as issued. £2.50
7) Almond. David. The Fire - Eaters. Hodder & Stoughton 2003(1st UK), Winner of the Whitbread Children's Prize and Gold Smarties Award Winner. Mint in Mint d/w. £12.00
8) Anholt. Lawrence & Williams. Dan. The Magpie Song. Heinemann 1995 (1st UK), £7.50
9) Barklem. Jill. Sea Story. Collins 1990 (1st UK), Mint in mint d/w. £8.50
10) Blake. Quentin. Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book. ill. Quentin Blake. Cape 1983 (1st UK), Fine in Laminated boards as issued. £14.00
11) (Blake. Quentin). Aiken. Joan. e.t.c.. Silver Jackanory. B.B.C. 1991(1st UK), A book of short stories by acclaimed writers and writers/performers to celebrate 25 years of the BBC programme, Jackanory. The contributors include Joan Aiken, Helen Cresswell, Joan Eadington and Dick King-Smith Rory McGrath. The illustrations are provided by amongst others ,Quentin Blake, who provides the dustjacket. Name on f.f.e. VG+ in VGd/w. £7.50
12) (Blake. Quentin). Yeoman. John. The Family Problem. Hamilton 1993 (1st UK), Wonderful book with illustrations by Quentin Blake. Fine in lam. bds as published. £14.00
13) Blake Quentin. The Green Ship. ill. Quentin Blake. Cape 1998 (1st UK), Mint in laminated boards as issued. £9.50
14) Blake. Quentin. Words and Pictures. Chris Beetles 2000 (1st UK), This is the signed, limited edition of 2000 copies. Signed and numbered by Blake. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout the book. A 'fascinating insight into the work of the Children's Laureate'. M in M d/w. £32.00
15) Blake. Quentin. Laureate's Progress. Chris Beetles 2002 (1st UK), Quentin Blake was appointed the first Children's Laureate in 1999. This book is a fascinating account of his time in office. Wonderfully illustrated. One of a signed limited edition of just 1000 copies, published by Chris Beetles. Mint in Mint d/w. £28.00
16) Blake Quentin. Quentin Blake At Christmas. Dulwich Picture Gallery 2005 (1st UK), A very scarce soft wraps book to accompany his second exhibition of his illustrations organised by his gallery. He gives an interesting commentary alongside his illustrations. This is not a catalogue but a 'running commentary on the show' as he states. Mint in pictorial wrap around/w. £14.00
17) (Blyton. Enid). Stewart and Summerfield. The Enid Blyton Dossier. Hawk Books 1999 (1st UK), Lavish production with numerous colour photos of books, photos and other collectibles. Wonderful bibliography and accompanying biography. Mint in laminated boards as issued. £18.00
18) Bond. Michael. The Book of Bears. O'Mara Books 1992 (1st UK), Lots of bears stories with great illustrations. Mint in mint d/w. £12.00
19) Boyce, Frank Cottrell. Millions. Macmillan 2004 (1st UK), Signed by author on title page and Boyce has also added a doodle that transforms the "F" in "Frank" into a tiny smiling pound sign with a halo. Mint in a Mint d/w. £20.00
20) Bradman. Tony, Byng. Georgia, Colfer Eoin, Morpugo Michael, Sharratt Nick, Thomson Emma. A Complete Set of the 2004 World Book Day Books. A mint set of the 6 World Book day 2004 paperbacks with promotional bookmarks. Includes Georgia Byng's 'Molly Moon's Hypnotic Holiday'; Eoin Colfer's 'The Seventh Dwarf'; Michael Morpugo's 'Cool'; Kes Gray and NickSharratt's 'If I Was Boss;' Emma Thomson's 'Fairy Fluster' and Tony Bradman's 'The Magnificent Mummies'. £9.50
21) (Briggs. Raymond) Warburton. Clifford. Houses. Bodley Head 1963 (1st UK), Small card signed by Briggs is fixed to the f.f.e. A very early example of a book illustrated by Raymond Briggs. Fading to front cover. VG in boards. £14.00
22) Briggs. Raymond. Unlucky Wally. Hamilton 1987 (1st UK), Fine in laminated boards as issued. £14.00
23) Briggs. Raymond. Ethel & Ernest. ill. Raymond Briggs. Cape 1999 , Signed by the author. States 135798642 but 'This edition published 1999'. In laminated boards different from 1st UK. Not too sure what it is! Mint in laminated boards. £12.00
24) Briggs. Raymond. Blooming Books with Signed Christmas Card. Cape 2003 (1st UK), Laid in is a wonderful Christmas Card depicting a painting called 'Sunrise'. Father Christmas looks pleased, The Snowman not so! Beautifully produced history of Brigg's books and life. Hundreds of colour illustrations including whole stories. M in M d/w. £42.00
25) Briggs. Raymond. Ethel & Ernest Signed Postcard. ill. Raymond Briggs. Promotional postcard for the book 'Ethel and Ernest' signed to the front 'Raymond Briggs, 16 March 2007'. To the rear there is a message to a fan, initialled 'RB'. Mint. £14.00
26) Burningham. John. Granpa + Signed Promotional Postcard - Granpa. Cape 1984 (1st UK), Laid in is a signed promotional postcard for the book 'Granpa' signed in full. Fine in laminated boards as issued. £24.00
27) Butterworth. Nick. Original Artwork + Handwritten Quote + Signed Postcard. 1. A wonderful sketch of' Percy The Park Keeper' taking his cap off in greeting. On his head is a cute little mouse. Upper body. 6.5 x 6 inches. Signed 'Nick Butterworth 1999'. A sketch with work put into it - not a quick doodle! 2. A handwritten quote on a nice piece of card, 8.5 x 6 inches, from one of the books, Signed 'Nick Butterworth 1999'. In lovely neat handwriting. 3. A pictorial promotional card showing a colour version of an illustration similar to item 1 (although this is full length) £225.00
28) Byng. Georgia. Molly Moon Package. Macmillan 2002-2004 (1st UK), 1. Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism. Macmillan 2002 (1st UK). M in M d/w. 2. Molly Moon Stops the World. Macmillan 2003 (1st UK). Signed. M in M d/w. 3. Molly Moon's Hypnotic Holiday. Macmillan 2004 (1st UK). Published for World Book Day 2004. Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £28.00
29) Cole. Babette. Drop Dead. Cape 1996 (1st UK), Mint in lam. boards as issued. £9.50
30) Colfer. Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident. Viking 2002 (1st UK), Laid in is the promotional bookmark. Sequel to Artemis Fowl. 1st ediition with the all important number '1' on the copyright page. As new. M in M d/w. £12.00
31) Colfer. Eoin. Artemis Fowl The Seventh Dwarf. Puffin 2005 (1st UK), Published for the 'World Book Day' 2005. A brand new Artemis escapade! Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £2.50
32) Colfer. Eoin. Artemis Fowl Ephemera + Book. 1. Artemis Fowl Bookmark. 2.'Who is Artemis Fowl?' Badge. 3. Artemis Fowl Top Secret File with the first chapter of Artemis Fowl - The Eternity Code. Given free by W.H. Smiths with every copy of 'The Arctic Incident' purchased. Also includes games and other information. Mint in wraps as issued. 4. Artemis Fowl - The Seventh Dwarf. Puffin 2004. Produced for World Book Day 2004. Mint in wraps as issued. £16.00
33) Corder. Zizou. Lionboy Uncorrected Proof. Puffin 2003 (1st UK), Scarce uncorrected proof copy. Mint in publishers wraps as issued. £12.00
34) Crossley - Holland. Kevin. The Seeing Stone, At The Crossing Places and King Of The Middle March Uncorrected Proofs. Orion 2000-2003 (1st UK), The highly acclaimed 'Arthur' trilogy in Uncorrected Proofs. All as new. Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £34.00
35) Dahl. Roald. Boy + Going Solo - Autobiography Package. Cape 1984 +1986 (1st UK), 1. Boy. Dahl's first volume of his autobiography. F in F d/w. 2. Going Solo. Dahl's second volume of his autobiography. F in F d/w. £32.00
36) Dahl. Roald. Roald Dahl's Guide To Railway Safety. ill. Quentin Blake. British Rail 1991, Mint in wraps as published. £9.50
37) Dahl. Roald. Songs and Verse. Cape 2005 (1st UK), Signed by the illustrator, Quentin Blake. Wonderful production with glorious illustrations. Mint in a Mint d/w. £28.00
38) Dahl. Roald. Roald Dahl's Incredible Chocolate Box. ill. Quentin Blake. Puffin 2005 (1st UK), Published for the 2005 World Book Day title. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. Includes a top-secret missing chapter from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £2.50
39) Dart - Thornton. Cecilia. The Lady of the Sorrows. Macmillan 2002 (1st UK), Book 2 of the Bitterbynde trilogy. M in M d/w. £6.50
40) Dunmore. Helen. Snollygoster withSigned Postcard Poem. Scholastic Press 2001 (1st UK), Laid in is a signed promotional postcard with the poem 'Baby Orang-utan' used to celebrate National Poetry Day. Signed by Dunmore. Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £14.00
42) Foreman. Michael. Jack's Big Race. ill. Michael Foreman. Andersen Press 1998 (1st UK), Mint in laminated boards as issued. £9.50
43) Gardner. Graham. Inventing Elliot. Orion 2003 (1st UK), First published novel and highly recommended. M in M d/w. £7.50
44) Garfield. Leon. Guilt and Gingerbread. Viking Kestrel 1984 (1st UK), Illustrated by Fritz Wegner. Fine in a fine d/w. £9.50
45) Gilman. David. The Devil's Breath. Puffin 2007 (1st UK), Signed by the author with a special 'Max Gordon' stamp. Amazon - He doesn't need Alex Rider's girly gadgets. He's much more fanciable than Andy McNab's Boy Soldier. His adventures will take you to places even Wilbur Smith hadn't thought of. Soon after escaping an assassin that bursts from the shadows to try and kill him in the dark windswept grounds of his school in Dartmoor, Max Gordon discovers that his explorer father has also gone missing. Max is determined to find him whatever dangers may lay in his path. A secret clue, that his father has left, leads Max to the inhospitable wilderness of Namibia and the discovery of a potential massive ecological disaster masterminded by the very powerful and completely ruthless businessman, Shaka Chang. Whoever is behind Max's fathers disappearance is determined to get rid of Max too. For good. The "Devil's Breath" is the first incredible book, in a blockbuster new adventure series for boys and girls of 9+ , with more plot twists and death defying action scenes than a Bond film. A world of stampeding buffalo, lethal scorpions, ancient tribes and prophecies awaits you... Mint in wraps as published £12.00
46) Gliori. Debi. Pure Dead Wicked. Doubleday 2002 (1st UK), Signed by the author with an original doodle of Ffup's dragon's egg and her starburst doodle in the appropriately coloured ink. Mint. £24.00
47) Gliori. Debi. Deep Trouble. Doubleday 2004 (1st UK), Signed by the author with an original doodle of Ffup's dragon's tail and her starburst doodle in the appropriately coloured ink. Mint. £24.00
48) H.R.H The Prince of Wales. The Old Man of Lochnagar . ill. Hugh Casson. Hamish Hamilton 1980 (1st UK), Wonderful illustrations by Sir. Hugh Casson. Nr. Fine in nr. Fine d/w. £12.00
49) Haddon. Mark. A Set of Promotional Postcards. A set of 5 promotional postcards to publicize Haddon's book, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'. Each card shows a different coloured car. All mint. £5.00
50) Haddon. Mark. The Talking Horse and the Sad Girl and the Village Under the Sea. Picador 2005 (1st UK, 2nd Impression, Signed by the author. 2nd impression. Mint in Mint d/w. £4.50
51) Hardcastle. Michael. Please Come Home. Faber 1995 (1stUK), M in M d/w. £4.50
52) Hearn. Lian. Tales of the Otori Trilogy: Across The Nightingale Floor; Grass For His Pillow; Brilliance of the Moon. Macmillan 2002-2004 (1st UK), A mint set of the highly acclaimed trilogy entitled 'Tales of the Otori' and the first book of fiction ever published simultaneously on Macmillan's adult's and children's lists. Lian Hearn is a pseudonym, and Macmillan will not disclose the identity of the true author, though rumour has it that Gillian Rubinstein is behind the novel. 1. Across The Nightingale Floor. Macmillan 2002. This book has the less common non-embossed dustjacket. Mint in Mint d/w. 2. Grass For His Pillow. Macmillan 2003. Signed. M in M d/w. 3. Brilliance of the Moon. Signed. M in M d/w. £38.00
53) Hearn. Lian. Across The Nightingale Floor. Macmillan 2002 (1st UK), A wonderful mint copy of the first volume of a trilogy entitled 'Tales of the Otori' and the first book of fiction ever published simultaneously on Macmillan's adult's and children's lists. Lian Hearn is a pseudonym, and Macmillan will not disclose the identity of the true author, though rumour has it that Gillian Rubinstein is behind the novel. Mint in mint d/w. £12.00
54) Hill. Stuart. The Cry of the Icemark. The Chicken House 2005 (1st UK), Debut novel and the first in a highly recommended series. M in Md/w. £12.00
55) Hoban. Russell & Pienkowski. Jan. M.O.L.E.. Cape 1993 (1st UK), Fantastic book with corrugated card endpapers and superb illustrations. Mint in laminated boards as issued. £12.00
56) Hoban. Russell. The Trokeville Way. Cape 1996 (1st UK), Jacket art and map by Patrick benson. Fine in Fine d/w. £7.50
57) Hoffman. Mary. Stravaganza: City of Masks. Bloomsbury 2002 (1st UK), First book about the parallel world of Talia. M in M d/w. £12.00
58) Horowitz. Anthony. Raven's Gate. Walker Books 2005 (1st UK), First in the 'Power of Five series. A paperback original. Mint in wraps as issued. £7.50
59) Horowitz. Anthony. Evil Star. Walker Books 2006 (1st UK) , 'The Power of Five': Book Two. Mint in wraps as issued. £8.50
60) Horwood. William. Duncton Wood. Country Life 1980 (1st UK), A few spots on the page edges o/w VG in a VG d/w with a mended tear and crease to rear. £12.00
61) Hughes. Shirley. Enchantment in the Garden. ill. Shirley Hughes. Bodley Head 1996 (1st UK), Mint in a mint d/w. £12.00
62) Hughes. Shirley. Signed Postcard. A nice card depicting one of her wonderful illustrations, signed, 'Love from, Shirley Hughes'. £9.50
63) Hussey. Charmian. The Valley of Secrets. Saint Piran Press 2003 (1st UK), Signed by the author. First published in a limited 2000 copy edition in 2003 by St. Pirans Press, this is the true first edition. Illustrated by Christopher Crump. Mint in wraps as issued. £34.00
64) Hussey. Charmian. The Valley of Secrets. Hodder 2004 (1st UK), Uncorrected Proof copy for the hardback edition. Illustrated by Christopher Crump. Mint wraps as issued. £14.00
65) Hussey. Charmian. The Valley of Secrets. Hodder 2004 (1st UK), Signed by the author. A wonderful production. Illustrated by Christopher Crump. Mint in mint d/w. £18.00
66) Jacques. Brian. The Bellmaker. Hutchinson 1994 (1st UK), The seventh book of the Redwall series. M in M d/w. £28.0067) Jacques. Brian. Build Your Own Redwall Abbey.. Hutchinson 1998 (1st UK), Mint. £14.00
68) Jacques. Brian. A Redwall Winter's Tale. Hutchinson 2001 (1st UK), M in M d/w. £12.00
69) Jones. Terry. Fantastic Stories. ill. Michael Foreman. Pavillion 1992 (1st UK), Wonderfully illustrated with the superb watercolours of Michael Foreman. F in F d/w. £12.00
70) Jones. Terry. The Fly By Night. Peter Bedrick Books 1994 (1st US), First American edition. Illustrated by Michael Foreman. Fine in in Fine d/w. £7.50
71) Jones. Terry. Fairy Tales and Fantastic Stories. ill. Michael Foreman. Pavillion 1997 (1st UK), Wonderfully illustrated with the superb watercolours of Michael Foreman. F in F d/w. £12.00
72) Jones. Terry. The Knight and the Squire. ill. Michael Foreman. Pavillion 1997 (1st UK), Signed by the author. Mint in mint d/w. £16.00
73) Jones. Terry. The Lady and the Squire. ill. Michael Foreman. Pavillion 2000 (1st UK), Signed by the author. Mint in mint d/w. £16.00
74) (Lewis.C.S.) Sibley. Brian. The Land Of Narnia. ill. Pauline Baynes. Collins 1989 (1st UK), Superb companion to the Narnia books. This exciting guide explains how their creator, C.S.Lewis, came to write them, what sort of person he was and the hidden meaning of the Narnis stories. Contains new illustrations by the original Narnia illustrator, Pauline Baynes. A lavish production. M in M d/w. £18.00
75) McKee. David. Elmer and Snake. Andersen Press 2004 (1st UK), Wonderful pen sketch on the inside cover and front endpaper of Elmer running with snake on his back. Signed and dated, 'David McKee 2004'. Mint in lam. bds. as issued. £24.00
76) McKee. David. The Conquerors. Andersen Press 2004 (1st UK), Signed by the author on the title page. Also McKee has added a wonderful sketch of a hill with a palm tree on the top with a villager walking down. The sketch is also signed and dated. M in M d/w. £20.00
77) McNish. Cliff. The Silver Child. Orion 2003 (1st UK), Signed by the author. The first book in McNish's latest trilogy. Fine in a Fine d/w. £9.50
78) Milligan. Spike. A Dustbin Full of Milligan. Dobson 1961. (1st UK), Milligan's scarce second book. Some fading to spine and top and spine side of front o/w Nr. Fine in a VG d/w. £18.00
79) Morpurgo. Michael. Arthur High King of Britain. ill. Michael Foreman. Pavillion 1994 (1st UK), Ilustrated by Michael Foreman. Mint in mint d/w. £14.00
80) Morpurgo. Michael. Joan of Arc. ill. Michael Foreman. Pavillion 1998 (1st UK), Laid in is a card signed in full by the illustrator, Michael Foreman. M in M d/w. £18.00
81) Morpurgo. Michael. Kensuke's Kingdom. Heinemann 1999 (1st UK), Signed. Laid in is 'Waterstones' bookplate with a picture of this book on it and a congratulations to Morpurgo on becoming the 'Children's Laureate'. Set book in junior schools. M in M d/w. £20.00
82) Morpurgo. Michael. Private Peaceful with Signed Publicity Card. Collins 2003 (1st UK), Laid in is a publicity card for the paperback version of this title, signed by the author M in M d/w. £14.00
83) Morpurgo. Michael. Cool. ill. Michael Foreman. Collins 2005 (1st UK), Published for the 'World Book Day' 2005. Illustrated by Michael Foreman. Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £1.50
84) Mosse. Kate. Labyrinth Signed Limited Edition. Orion 2005 (1st UK), This is the signed limited edition produced in a matching slipcase. Still shrinkwrapped. Mint in mint slipcase. £28.00
85) Newman. Nanette. A Cat and Mouse Love Story. ill. Michael Foreman. Heinemann 1984 (1st UK), Illustrated by Michael Foreman. Mint in laminated boards as issued. £8.50
86) Paolini. Christopher. Eldest Signed Bookmark. , Promotional Bookmark signed by the author. £9.50
87) Paver. Michelle. Wolf Boy. Orion 2004 (1st UK), Signed by the author on the title page. U.K. first edition, first printing of the author's first of six children's books in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. M in M d/w. £24.00
88) Paver. Michelle. Spirit Walker. Orion 2005 (1st UK), With free 'Spirit Walker' badge. U.K. first edition, first printing of the author's second of six children's books in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. M in M d/w. £16.00
89) Phinn. Gervase. Signed Promotional Card. A nice promotional card for the book 'Our Cat Cuddles' signed by the author, Gervase Phinn. £7.50
90) Pienkowski. Jan. ABC dinosaurs: And other prehistoric Creatures. Heinemann 1993 (1st UK), Pop-up book. Fine. £9.50
91) Pratchett. Terry. The Unadulterated Cat. ill. Gray Jolliffe. Gollancz 1989. (1st UK), A paperback original. Fine in pictorial wraps. £18.00
92) Pullman. Philip and Wright. Nicholas. His Dark Materials. Nick Hern Books 2003 (1st UK), A mint copy of the stage play signed by both the author Philip Pullman and Nicholas Wright who adapted the books for the stage.This stage adaption of 'His Dark Materials' is first published here as a paperback original and comes with a promotional bookmark and 2 promotional flyiers for the stageplay. Also included is a cast list. Mint in original wraps as issued. £38.00
93) Pullman Philip. The Subtle Knife Signed Collectors Limited Edition. Scholastic Press 2005 (1st UK), One of 1000 signed and numbered copies. The 10th anniversary edition and is numbered '26'. Mint in a Mint dustjacket in matching slipcase. £75.00
94) Rees. Celia. Witch Child. Bloomsbury 2000 (1st UK), A brilliant and moving novel set in the 1650s, dealing with a young woman's attempts to avoid persecution as a witch. Taking the form of a loosely dated journal, the emphasis on the voice of the narrator Mary makes this a compelling novel £14.00
95) Reeve. Philip. Predator's Gold. Scholastic Ltd 2003 (1st UK), Eagerly awaited sequel to Mortal Engines. M in M d/w. £12.00
96) Rosen. Michael. Signed Postcard Poetry - 'The Smeenge'. A postcard poetry of Rosen's 'The Smeenge' signed, 'Michael Rosen was here'. Mint. £9.50
97) Rowling. J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - Deluxe Edition. Bloomsbury 1999 (1st UK), First edition, first issue. A handsome First Printing of the Deluxe Bloomsbury Edition with number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Published in the U.K. and prohibited from original sale in the U.S. In red cloth with gold titling, gold gilt page edges and bound-in shiny blue cloth bookmark. The first book of the Harry Potter series, the deluxe editions were published starting in 1999. A lovely copy and hard to find in the first printing. First Deluxe Bloomsbury Edition. Mint. £375.00
98) Rowling. J. K. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Deluxe Edition. Bloomsbury 1999 (1st UK), First edition, first issue. A handsome First Printing of the Deluxe Bloomsbury Edition with number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. In blue cloth with gold titling, gold gilt page edges and bound-in shiny cloth bookmark. The second book of the Harry Potter series, the deluxe editions were published starting in 1999. A lovely copy and hard to find in the first printing. First Deluxe Bloomsbury Edition. Mint. £145.00
99) Rowling. J. K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Deluxe Edition. Bloomsbury 2003 (1st UK), First edition, first issue. As new copy in burgundy boards with phoenix illustration and gilt lettering as issued. Still in the original shrinkwrap (First Edition label present on the rear). Mint. £34.00
100) The Adventures of Rupert 1939 Facsimile Edition. . Daily Express 1992, The book is a facsimile of the original published in 1939.A patch has been rubbed on front bottom of cover where a sticker has been removed otherwise a lovely Fine copy in laminated boards as issued. £14.00
101) Rupert Adventure Book 1940 Facsimile Edition. . Daily Express 1992, The book is a facsimile of the original published in 1940. One or two faint spots on top otherwise a lovely Fine copy in laminated boards as issued. £16.00
102) Ryan. John. Murder in The Churchyard. Gungarden Books 1997 (1st UK), Signed by the author and illustrator of the 'Captain Pugwash' books. ALSO, He has added a biro sketch of 'The Murderer. Mint in wraps as issued. £16.00
103) Seth. Vikram. Arion & The Dolphin. Phoenix House 1994 (1st UK), First edition of the book made into an opera, Arion & The Dolphins (music by Alec Roth) in June 1994. Wonderful illustartions by Jane Ray. The author's debut children's book. Mint in mint d/w. £12.00
104) Seth. Vikram. Arion & The Dolphin. Phoenix House 1994 (1st UK), The publication of a libretto by Vikram Seth to coincide with the first performance of the opera, Arion & The Dolphins (music by Alec Roth) in June 1994. Signed by the author. Quite scarce. A paperback original. Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £9.50
105) Silverberg. Robert. The Gate of the Worlds. Gollancz 1978. (1st UK), 1st UK edition. Fine in a Fine d/w. £4.50
106) Simmonds. Posy. F-Freezing ABC. Cape 1995 (1st UK), Mint in laminated boards as issued. £6.50
107) Snicket. Lemony. Books 1-10 - The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, The Wide Window, The Miserable Mill, The Austere Academy, The Ersatz Elevator, The Vile Village, The Hostile Hospital, The Carniverous Carnival and The Slippery Slope + Ephemeral Items.. Egmont 2001-2004 (1st UK), Wonderful mint, never been read set of this popular series of 'Unfortunate Events'. Illustrations by Brett Helquist. The early titles have been heavily reprinted and with the recent film and promise of more in the pipeline these books are sure to go up in price. As well as all 11 titles in first edition format (With number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Volume 5,6 and 7 has the wrap-a-round bands. ALSO, I can add some rare ephemeral items - A set of promotional cards for 'World Snicket Day' and a flyer for the books. Books and ephemera all Mint. £85.00
108) Stewart, Paul & Riddell, Chris. Muddle Earth Signed by Author and Illustrator. Macmillan 2003 (1st UK), Signed by both author and illustrator. Mint in mint d/w. £16.00
109) Stewart, Paul & Riddell, Chris. Fergus Crane. Doubleday 2004 (1st UK), Signed by both author and illustrator. Includes a double fold-over wrapper which includes a map on the inside when unfolded. M in M d/w. £12.00
110) Stone, David Lee. The Ratastrophe Catastrophe. Hodder 2004 (1st UK), Signed. The author's first novel, and the beginning of the Illmoor Chronicles sequence. M in M d/w. £14.00
111) Stone. David Lee. The Yonder Foul-Up. Hodder 2004 (1st UK), Signed by the author. The 2nd book in 'The Illmoor Chronicles'. Fine in a Fine d/w £9.50
112) Stroud. Jonathan. The Amulet of Samarkand. Doubleday 2003 (1st UK), Book One of the Bartimaeus Trilogy. M in M d/w. £12.00
113) Taylor. G. P. Wormwood - The Special Edition. Faber 2004 (1st UK), The 'Special Edition'. Mint in Mint d/w. £9.50
114) Te Kanawa. Kiri. Land of the Long White Cloud. Pavillion 1989 (1st UK), Laid in is a card signed by Michael Foreman. M in M d/w. £12.00
115) (Tolkien. J.R.R.) Tyler. J.E.A. The Tolkien Companion. Macmillan 1976 (1st UK), Quite a scarce addition to any Tolkien collection. Fine in a nr. fine d/w. £14.00
116) Williams. Richard. Signed Postcard. A pictorial postcard advertising "The Animators Survival Kit" signed by its author and triple Academy Award Winning Director of Animation of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'. Mint. £9.50
117) Willis. Jeanne & Ross. Tony. Misery Moo. Andersen Press 2003 (1st UK), Signed by Tony Ross who has added an original biro sketch of 'Misery Moo'. Mint in laminated boards as issued. £24.00
118) Willis. Jeanne & Ross. Tony. I Hate School. Andersen Press 2003 (1st UK), Signed by the author and the illustrator. M in laminated boards as issued. £18.00
119) Willis. Jeanne & Ross. Tony. I Hate School. Andersen Press 2003 (2nd UK), Signed by the illustrator with a wonderful original biro sketch of the little girl, Honor Brown's 'toad teacher'. 2nd UK edition. M in laminated boards as issued. £16.00
120) Willis. Jeanne & Ross. Tony. I Hate School. Andersen Press 2003 (2nd UK), Signed by the illustrator with a lovely original biro sketch of the little girl, Honor Brown. 2nd UK edition. M in laminated boards as issued. £16.00
121) Wood. Patrick. Viaduct Child. Scholastic Press 2002 (1st UK), Signed. M in M d/w. £9.50
122) Woodall. Clive. One For Sorrow. Ziji Publishing 2003 (1st UK), As new copy. Has the four blank pages at the back of the book. Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £7.50
123) Woodall. Clive. One For Sorrow. Ziji Publishing 2003 (1st UK), 1st edition, 1st issue lacking the four blank pages at the back of the book which are found in the second printing and printed by 'Intype Libra'. Mint in pictorial wraps as issued. £12.00
124) Woodall. Clive. Seven For A Secret (Limited Edition). Ziji Publishing 2005 (1st UK), Signed and Numbered Limited Edition. One of a thousand copies. I have 4 different copies each with an extra handwritten line by the author, presumably a quote from the book. Very few have this making them extra rare. Mint in silver embossed boards. No d/w was issued. £32.00
125) Woodall. Clive. Seven For A Secret. Ziji Publishing 2005 (1st UK), Signed with Woodall's stamped 'wings' device. True first edition. Mint in wraps as issued. £16.00
