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The Coast of Pleasure

Grant Richards · 1928 · Rooke Books

£1,500.00 (€1,797.97 | $1,981.72 | ¥316,354)

London, Jonathan Cape, 1928 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Grant Richards"s richly illustrated guide to the French Riviera, an exceptional dedication copy inscribed to his wife, complete with the original dust wrapper. In the publisher's original blue cloth bi…

Experience and Places: New Poems

Clifford Dyment · 1955 · Rooke Books

£40.00 (€47.95 | $52.85 | ¥8,436)

London, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. 1955 . First edition. Cloth. A smart signed presentation copy of the first edition of this collection of poetry by Clifford Dyment, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition. A presentation copy, signed and inscribed by the author to…

Remembering the Earlier Auden

Edward Upward · 1998 · Rooke Books

£40.00 (€47.95 | $52.85 | ¥8,436)

London, Enitharmon Press, 1998 . First edition. Paperback. A smart signed limited edition copy of Edward Upward's biographical work on the early life of American poet W.H. Auden. A limited editiion copy, with this being N0. 32/200 copies signed and numbered by the author. …

Walking on Glass

Iain Banks · 1985 · Rooke Books

£125.00 (€149.83 | $165.14 | ¥26,363)

London, Macmillan, 1985 . First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of Iain Banks's second novel, an unusual work offering three interconnected short stories. In the vibrant original dust wrapper. Inscribed 'Iain Banks (signed covertly at Forgotten Asteroid, 5/7/88)…

Kulu: The End of the Habitable World

Penelope Chetwode · 1972 · Rooke Books

£195.00 (€233.74 | $257.62 | ¥41,126)

London, John Murray, 1972. First edition. Cloth. An uncommon title, and a very scarce example of a signed presentation copy of this illustrated and nostalgic travelogue. An uncommon first edition, and a very scarce signed presentation copy. This work traces the journey the autho…

The Poets of Merchant Taylors&Apos; School (Founded 1561): Their Best Songs and Shorter Poems

John Gawsworth [ed.] · 1934 · Rooke Books

£135.00 (€161.82 | $178.35 | ¥28,472)

London, Rich & Cowan Ltd. 1934 . First edition. Cloth. A presentation copy of the first edition of this collection of songs and poetry from notable alumni of the Merchant Taylors' School. The first edition. A presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the half title page…

The Georgiad: A Satirical Fantasy in Verse

Roy Campbell · 1931 · Rooke Books

£190.00 (€227.74 | $251.02 | ¥40,072)

London, Boriswood Limited, 1931 . First edition. Vellum. A very scarce paper vellum bound first edition of South African poet Roy Campbell's satirical poem. An out of series copy of a fifteen volume limitation printed for presentation. This copy is unsigned. In the original…

Bullrushes

Derek Barlow · 1995 · Rooke Books

£495.00 (€593.33 | $653.97 | ¥104,397)

Oldham, Incline Press, 1995 . First edition. Leather. A scarce limited edition of this charming collection of poetry, signed by both poet Derek Barlow and illustrator Anna Ravenscroft, and in a striking morocco binding by Frieda Gumn. A scarce signed limited edition poetry colle…

Critical Critters

Ralph Steadman; Ceri Levy · 2017 · Rooke Books

£440.00 (€527.40 | $581.30 | ¥92,797)

London, Bloomsbury, 2017 . First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition of Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy's illustrated study of critically endangered animals, inscribed by both Steadman and Levy. The first edition, first impression of this work. Inscribed and with an origina…

Stop Thief; or, Hints to Housekeepers to Prevent Housebreaking

George Cruikshank · 1851 · Rooke Books

£490.00 (€587.34 | $647.36 | ¥103,342)

London, Bradbury & Evans, 1851 . First edition. Leather. A signed presentation copy from George Cruikshank himself of his humorous and charmingly illustrated guide to preventing burglary. A signed presentation copy of this scarce first edition. Inscribed to the title page head &…

Warne&Apos;S Picture Puzzle Toy Books: Our Kings & Queens

0 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.88 | $118.90 | ¥18,981)

London, F. Warne & Co. c1870 . Paperback. A very scarce and unusual illustrated children's puzzle book from the Victorian era. Very scarce.   In the publisher's original yellow soft covers.   Innovatively illustrated with six coloured plates, complete with all cut-ou…

George Mãƒâ¼Ller of Bristol

Arthur T. Pierson [intro. by James Wright] · 1900 · Rooke Books

£175.00 (€209.76 | $231.20 | ¥36,908)

London, James Nisbet & Co. 1900. Cloth. The presentation copy of a biography on the influential Bristol-based evangelist, written and signed by a friend and fellow preacher. The Author's Presentation edition and third edition of George Müller of Bristol, a charming biograp…

Ben Jonson His Volpone: Or the Foxe

Ben Ionson [Ben Johnson]; Vincent O'Sullivan [ed.] · 1898 · Rooke Books

£285.00 (€341.61 | $376.53 | ¥60,107)

London, Leonard Smithers, 1898 . Cloth. A wonderful limited edition of Ben Jonson's 17th century satire, beautifully illustrated and designed by English illustrator and author Aubrey Beardsley, known for his influence upon the aesthetic movement. Number 18 of 1,000 copies p…

War and Labour

Michael Anitchkow · 1900 · Rooke Books

£140.00 (€167.81 | $184.96 | ¥29,526)

London, Archibald Constable, 1900. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of a passionate treatise on ending war, signed and possibly owned by influential founder of the Labour party Keir Hardie. The first edition of War and Labour by Michael Anitchkow, signed by founder of the…

A Son of Earth: Collected Poems

William Ellery Leonard · 1928 · Rooke Books

£49.00 (€58.73 | $64.74 | ¥10,334)

New York, The Viking Press, 1928. First edition. Cloth. A limited first edition of the poetry of William Ellery Leonard, signed by the author. First edition. No. 306 of a limited edition of 350 copies.   Signed by the author to the frontispiece.   In the publisher's origi…

9vols in 1 Charges, Sermons, and Proceedings Relating to the Archdeaconry of Salop

Edward Bather · 1826 · Rooke Books

£295.00 (€353.60 | $389.74 | ¥62,216)

London; Shrewsbury , J. Hatchard and Son; J. Sandford; R. Watts, 1826-1834 . Leather. Nine scarce Edward Bather pamphlets bound in one volume, collecting his Salop visitation charges, local sermons, and related church proceedings. In a contemporary full calf binding.  A present…

Little Journeys of English Authors Robert Burns

Elbert Hubbard · 1901 · Rooke Books

£65.00 (€77.91 | $85.87 | ¥13,709)

New York, Roycrofters, 1901 . First edition. Leather. A limited edition signed copy of this hand decorated volume by Elbert Hubbard on the work of celebrated Scottish poet Robert Burns. A limited edition signed copy, with this being No.150/940 printed and illuminated by hand. Si…

Never Again

John Ashcroft · 2006 · Rooke Books

£55.00 (€65.93 | $72.66 | ¥11,600)

Connecticut, [Easton Press], [2006]. Leather. A signed first edition of this political reflection, in full morocco, and unopened shrink wrap. A signed first edition of this autobiography by Attorney General John Ashcroft, recalling how he tackled the catastrophe of 9/11. Ashcrof…

About Carriages: Repairs

Osman Rivers [Hooper and Co.] · 1966 · Rooke Books

£70.00 (€83.91 | $92.48 | ¥14,763)

London, Hooper and Co. 1966. Paperback. A facsimile of very scarce pamphlet offering advice on maintaining coaches during economic depression, from the royally supported coachbuilding business Hooper and Co. A facsimile of a very scarce little pamphlet on carriages and how to re…

The Follies & Fashions of Our Grandfathers (1807)

Andrew W. Turner · 1886 · Rooke Books

£495.00 (€593.33 | $653.97 | ¥104,397)

London, Field & Tuer, 1886-1887. First edition. Leather. An pleasing copy of the first edition of this wonderfully illustrated study of British fashion in 1807. The limited edition of this work, number 245 of only 250, large paper copies signed by the author. In the publisher&ap…