First Edition, Out of Print and Rare Books

04/09/2022

Not a First Edition, but a gem nonetheless...

04/09/2022

Gregoire Boonzaier
Scott, F P
Published by Tafelberg-Uitgewers, Cape Town, 1964
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Poor
Edition: First Edition.

04/09/2022

Just amazing.

04/09/2022

Animal Farm
George Orwell
Published by Secker and Warburg, 1954
First Illustrated Edition

First illustrated edition 1954. No dustwrapper. Some minor external bumping. Internally clean and bright.

Title: Animal Farm
Publisher: Secker and Warburg
Publication Date: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fair, spine torn at top.
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

04/09/2022

** NOW SOLD **

SYLVIE AND BRUNO
Carroll, Lewis
Published by Macmillan, London, 1889

Inscribed first edition, with a purple-ink inscription by Carroll in the year of publication to one of his long-time friends Beatrice, after she became Mrs. Earle. This copy is inscribed to "Mrs. Earle": Beatrice appear a number of times in the journals and letters of Lewis Carroll.

SYLVIE AND BRUNO is a tale of Fairyland, which grew from the episodic stories of two characters that Carroll would often tell to children. In it Carroll sought to create an entirely original approach to the fairy story - just as he had with ALICE, which now had so many imitations that Carroll hoped once more to prove his ingenuity; a few of the scenes were apparently inspired by dreams.

A nice copy with an interesting association. Octavo. 7.5'' x 5.25''. Original full gilt-stamped red cloth. All edges gilt. Illustrated by Harry Furniss. Publisher's ads at rear. xiv, 400, [4] pages.

Inscribed by Carroll in purple ink on half title: "Mrs. Earle, / With kindest regards / from the Author [flourish] / Dec. 12, 1889."

The author: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898), better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon, and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, which includes the poem "Jabberwocky", and the poem The Hunting of the Snark – all examples of the genre of literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at word play, logic and fantasy. There are societies in many parts of the world dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of his works and the investigation of his life.

Similar copies available internationally for the grand sums of US$ 3,250.00 and US$4750.

Offers welcome.

03/09/2022

These are the unauthorized Ace paperback editions of Lord of the Rings, released in 1965. Published without Tolkien's blessing, these books were quickly withdrawn to avoid a legal dispute. Today, these Ace paperbacks are scarce and collectible - this particular set is priced at $550.

Does anyone have these paperbacks?

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18/08/2021

The latest release from the master of horror is out. Check out Billy Summers by Stephen King.

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29/06/2021

SOLD

Buy Die Siel van die Mier [1938 Hardeband] - Eugene N. Marais [GRATIS 1973 The Soul of the White Ant] for R1,500.00