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The Eagle Has Flown

Jack Higgins; [Henry Patterson] · 1991 · Rooke Books

£160.00 (€191.78 | $211.38 | ¥33,744)

London, Chapman and Hall, 1991. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Jack Higgins' exciting World War Two novel that follow fictional events, signed by the author to the title page. The first edition of this work. Signed by the author to the title page. In the origina…

Ghost Walk

Marianne Macdonald · 1997 · Rooke Books

£135.00 (€161.82 | $178.35 | ¥28,472)

London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1997. First edition. Hardback. An excellent signed first edition of Marianne Macdonald's mystery novel. This signed first edition of Canadian author Marianne Macdonald's mystery novel 'Ghost Walk' sees the return of her antiquari…

Records of Old Times Historical, Social, Political, Sporting and Agricultural

J. Kersley Fowler · 1898 · Rooke Books

£220.00 (€263.70 | $290.65 | ¥46,399)

London, Chatto & Windus, 1898. Cloth. A large paper limited edition copy of this work of British history and topography by J. Kersley Fowler. With an ink inscription to the edition page in which the author addresses his son, Robert Richard Fowler. Limited edition large paper cop…

L&Apos;Assommoir

Emile Zola; Arthur Symons · 1928 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.88 | $118.90 | ¥18,981)

London, T. Werner Laurie LTD, 1928. Cloth. A limited edition copy of Emile Zola's enlightening novel 'l'Assommoir', with a frontispiece, signed by the translator, held in the original unclipped dustwrapper. A limited edition work, limited to one-thousand copi…

Cows Cherries and Fish People

Alison Spritzler-Rose · 1996 · Rooke Books

£45.00 (€53.94 | $59.45 | ¥9,491)

Not Stated, Prospero Poets, 1996. Hardback. A limited edition copy of Alison Spritzler-Rose's amusing collection of poetry, illustrated by John Lawrence, signed by the author and the illustrator. A limited edition work of four-hundred and ninety-nine copies, of which one-hu…

A Collection of Five Watercolours of Hampton Court

None · 1515 · Rooke Books

£550.00 (€659.26 | $726.63 | ¥115,997)

Not Stated, Not Stated, c1921. Leather. A smartly bound photo album with five original watercolour paintings of Hampton Court Palace by G. S. Livesey. With five original watercolour paintings by G. S. Livesey. One painting is titled 'The Great Gate House', and depicts …

Breakfast in Perigord Essays on Various Occasions and in Diverse Moods

Sir William Russell Flint · 1968 · Rooke Books

£375.00 (€449.49 | $495.43 | ¥79,089)

London, Charles Skilton, 1968. Leather. A limited edition copy of this collection of essays by William Russell Flint, illustrated throughout, signed by the author. A limited edition work, with five-hundred and twenty-five copies signed and numbered, of which four-hundred and sev…

Hints on Shooting and Fishing Both on Sea and Land and in the Freshwater Lochs of Scotland; Being the Experiences of Christopher Idle.

Christopher Idle · 1855 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.09 | ¥15,818)

London, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1855. First edition. Cloth. An uncommon first edition copy of this fascinating guide on shooting for young sportsmen, with additional attention to given such other sports as boating, sailing, and sea-loch fishing. Featuring a tipped i…

Dundee Its Quaint and Historic Buildings

A. C. Lamb · 1895 · Rooke Books

£775.00 (€928.95 | $1,023.89 | ¥163,450)

Nethergate, George Petrie, 1895. Leather. A lavishly illustrated signed limited edition work of Alexander Lamb's 'Dundee' a work on the streets and buildings of Dundee. Very very rare with the original wrapper. Signed by the author to the edition page. Held in a f…

Le Roman D&Apos;Une Impãƒâ©Ratrice Catherine II de Russie

K. Waliszewski · 1893 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.91 | $92.48 | ¥14,763)

Paris, E. Plon, Nourrit et cie, 1893. First edition. Leather. A first edition copy of this fascinating study of the life of Catherine II by Kazimierz Waliszewski, in an half crushed morocco signed Mudie binding. Kazimierz Waliszewski was a notable Polish author, renowned for his…

Flagships Three

C. E. W. Bean · 1913 · Rooke Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,382)

London, Alston Rivers, Ltd. 1913. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this fascinating history and development of the Royal Australian Navy, by Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean. Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean was a renowned Australian World War I war correspondent and historian,…

A Topographical History of Surrey

Edward Wedlake Brayley; Gideon Mantell. · 1850 · Rooke Books

£340.00 (€407.54 | $449.19 | ¥71,707)

London, G. Willis, 1850. Cloth. A fascinating and copiously illustrated study of the topography of Surrey by Edward Wedlake Brayley, complete in five volumes. Edward Wedlake Brayley was an English antiquary and topographer, born in Lambeth, Surrey in 1773. Brayley is best rememb…

Man Part One and Part Two

Ronald Duncan · 1970 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.09 | ¥15,818)

London, Rebel Press, 1970. First edition. Cloth. A two volume set of Ronald Duncan poetical work 'Man' that attempts to bring together science and literature. Both volumes are first edition, limited edition and signed. Part one and two of Ronald Duncan's poetical …

The Danger

Dick Francis · 1983 · Rooke Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,382)

London, Michael Joseph, 1983. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first edition copy of Dick Francis's 'The Danger', complete with original unclipped dustwrapper. Richard Stanley Francis was a British crime writer and former full-time jump-jockey, winning over 350 race…

How to Make a Saint or the Process of Canonization in the Church of England

The Prig [Thomas Longueville] · 1887 · Rooke Books

£190.00 (€227.74 | $251.02 | ¥40,072)

London, Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, 1887. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition copy of this Anglican work, with a signed dedication to a relation of the author. With publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work. The first edition of the work. With a dedication fr…

The Heart of Midlothian; Harry Lorrequer; Westward Ho!; John Halifax, Gentlemen; Scenes of Clerical Life; Lavengro; Coningsby; the Caxtons; the Scarlet Letter; After Dark; Ormond

Various · 1900 · Rooke Books

£240.00 (€287.67 | $317.08 | ¥50,617)

London, The Gresham Publishing Co, 1900. Cloth. A handsome eleven volume set of works, in a decorative cloth binding designed by prolific artist Talwin Morris. A handsomely bound set 11 volume set, featuring numerous popular and cultural significant literary works. Uncommon to f…

Norman Birkett: The Life of Lord Birkett of Ulverston

H. Montgomery Hyde · 1964 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.88 | $118.90 | ¥18,981)

London, Hamish Hamilton, 1964 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the first edition of H. Montgomery Hyde's biography of celebrated barrister and judge Norman Birkett, including discussion of sensational murder trials and the Nuremberg proceedings. A signe…

Illustrations of the Passes of the Alps, by Which Italy Communicates with France, Switzerland, and Germany

William Brockedon · 1828 · Rooke Books

£950.00 (€1,138.71 | $1,255.09 | ¥200,358)

London, The Author, 1828-29. First edition. Leather. A charming first edition copy of this monumentous illustrated work, with over one-hundred engravings of original drawings after the artist and author. The first edition of this well regarded work.  Two volumes bound together …

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James Dickey · 1971 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.09 | ¥15,818)

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Bruccoli-Clark, 1971 . First edition. Paperback. A smart signed limited edition copy of this poetry collection by American writer James Dickey. A limited edition copy, with this being no.17 of 200 signed by the author. Signed by James Dickey to the li…

Shovelling Trouble

Mordecai Richler · 1972 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.91 | $85.87 | ¥13,709)

Toronto, McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1972. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition, and very scarce review copy, of this delightful essay collection from Mordecai Richler, in the original dust wrapper. First edition. A very scarce review copy. Signed by the author to th…