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Modern Fiction
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1986 Foundation and EarthLondon: 1986A pleasing first UK edition of this science fiction novel from Isaac Asimov, the last of the 'Foundation' sequels in the series. -
1980 Opus: A Selection from the First 200 BooksLondon: 1980The first UK edition of Isaac Asimov's second 'Opus' collection, comprising samples from an array of his diverse works. -
1983-1985 Helliconia Summer & Helliconia WinterLondon: 1983-1985Two bright first edition 'Helliconia' novels from Brian Aldiss' epic science fiction trilogy, complete with the publishers' dust wrappers. -
1976 The Foundation TrilogyNew York: 1976The omnibus edition of Isaac Asimov's award-winning 'Foundation' trilogy, a science fiction series set in the waning days of a future Galactic Empire. -
1956 No Man FridayLondon: 1956The first edition of Rex Gordon's obscure British sci fi novel, 'No Man Friday', with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1973 2vol The Wooden ShepherdessLondon: 1973A fantastic two volume set of a proof copy and first edition copy of Richard Hughes' popular sequel to 'The Fox in the Attic', set in prohibition era America. -
1966-1988 5vol Collection Science Fiction TitlesLondon: 1974; 1977; 1988; 1972; 1966A collection of science fiction novels and a title on the history of the popularity of the genre, all in original dust wrappers. -
1919 Pirates of the SpringDublin: 1919The first edition of this uncommon novel from Forrest Reid, which acts partially as a sequel and prequel to his supernatural work 'The Spring Song'. -
1913 The Gentle Lover: A Comedy of Middle AgeLondon: 1913An association copy of the first edition of Forrest Reid's very scarce novel about a middle aged couple rediscovering their love for one another. With a 'Presentation Copy' stamp to the title page. -
1915 At the Door of the GateLondon: 1915The first edition of this very scarce novel from Forrest Reid, centring around the trials and tribulations of the Wilberforce family. -
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1936 The Retreat, Or the Machinations of HenryLondon: 1936A signed example of the very scarce first edition of Forrest Reid's charming novel, in which a young boy named Tom Barber daydreams of fantastical lands. -
1906 The Garden God: A Tale of Two BoysLondon: 1906A very scarce early impression of 'The Garden God', the second novel of Irish author Forrest Reid; a tale of doomed love controversial for its time. -
1927 DemophonLondon: 1927First edition of this intriguing mythological fiction from acclaimed Irish writer Forrest Reid. -
1935 Merely MurderNew York: 1935The thrilling first US edition of Georgette Heyer's murder mystery about a body found in the stocks on a village green, in the publisher's very scarce original dust wrapper. -
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1994-2004 The Aubrey-Maturin Series, and Further Works from Patrick O'BrianLondon; New York: 1994-2004A complete set of O'Brian's thrilling Aubrey-Maturin series, with three signed letters from the author, with five first editions, two signed novels, and five further works by and about the author and his naval adventures. -
1955 Adventures in the Skin TradeLondon: 1955The first edition of a semi-autobiographical deadpan comedy that follows a young man journeying across London's underbelly, written by the prolific Welsh poet. -
1913 Sons and LoversLondon: 1913An exceptionally attractive example of the first edition, second issue of D. H. Lawrence's seminal novel, following the life of the young Paul Morel. -
1924 England, My England and Other StoriesLondon: 1924A fine first UK edition of this collection of short stories by D. H. Lawrence, in the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1933 Love Among the Haystacks and Other PiecesLondon: 1933The first trade edition of this collection of short tales and autobiographical sketches by D. H. Lawrence, in the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1930 The Virgin and the GipsyNew York: 1930In the original dust wrapper, this is the first US edition of D. H. Lawrence's posthumously published novel about a young woman's romance with a free-spirited gipsy. -
1930 The Virgin and the GipsyFlorence: 1930John Fowles's personal copy of the limited edition, first edition of D. H. Lawrence's posthumously published novel about a young woman's romance with a free-spirited gipsy. -
1925-1934 The Lovely Lady; A Modern Lover; The Woman who Rode Away; St. MawrLondon: 1925-1934Each in the original dust wrapper, this is a wonderful collection of four first edition short story and novella collections from D. H. Lawrence, author of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'. -
1936 The Lost GirlLondon: 1936In an attractively illustrated dust wrapper, this is the very scarce Cheap/Popular edition of D. H. Lawrence's award-winning novel about a young woman's sexual awakening. -
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1923 Friends in SolitudeLondon: 1923A signed presentation copy of this scarce collection of prose from Percy Withers. -
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2021 Klara and the SunLondon: 2021Pristine signed first edition of Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 science fiction novel. -
1936 The Intrusive TouristLondon: 1936A rare mystery novel from lesser known author of the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Gertrude Minnie Robins. -
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1998 4vol Works by Robert HarrisLondon: 1998-2020Pristine collection of Robert Harris works, all first editions, two of which are signed. -
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2011-2020 3vol Prophecy; Execution; The Dead of WinterLondon: 2011-2020The first editions of three intriguing historical crime thrillers with Italian Renaissance philosopher Giordano Bruno as the protagonist, with Execution signed by the author. -
1937 No Coffins in ChinaLondon: 1937A superior first edition of this crime novel set in China, complete with the bright unclipped dust wrapper. -
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2018 2vol Lamentation and TomblandLondon: 2014-2018The first editions of the final two novels within Sansom's bestselling Tudor detective Shardlake series, with Tombland being a signed limited edition. -
1995-2002 23vol The Aubrey-Maturin Series and Other WorksLondon: 1995-2003A vast set of works from the prolific author Patrick O'Brian, including his bestselling Aubrey-Maturin series, often considered to be a masterpiece in historical fiction. -
1913 The ProphetLondon: 1913A superior first UK edition copy of this scarce novel from speculative and pulp author Perley Poore Sheehan. -
1910 Live Men's ShoesLondon: 1910A wonderful early edition of Richard Marsh's vanishingly scarce novel of adventure, romance, and hidden identities. -
1938 Twenty-Four TalesLondon: 1938In the original dust wrapper, this is the very scarce first edition of this collection of short stories by Gerald Butler, including a number of supernatural tales. -
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1940 Faked PassportsLondon: 1940A signed presentation copy of this very scarce first edition Gregory Sallust thriller by Dennis Wheatley, in which the lead character is on the run after being shot down in Nazi Germany.
