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Fleming, Ian

Diamonds Are Forever.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1956.

First edition of the fourth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lionel from Ian with affection.” The recipient is most likely British Conservative politician and newspaper proprietor Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley, was professionally and socially connected toContinue reading "Diamonds Are Forever."

$60,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150781

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Christie, Agatha

13 for Luck!: A Selection of Mystery Stories.

London : Collins, 1966.

First edition of this collection of short mystery stories by the master of mystery. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-150370

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Christie, Agatha

Cat Among the Pigeons.

London : Collins Crime Club, 1959.

First edition of this classic novel by the Queen of crime. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, inscription to the front free endpaper. A very nice example.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-150368

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Montgomery, Frances Trego

On a Lark to the Planets.

Akron, Ohio : The Saalfield Publishing Co., 1904.

First edition of this whimsical early science fiction novel. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, frontispiece, illustrated by Winifred D. Elrod. In very good condition. A very nice example.

$250.00

Item Number: RRB-147973

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Adams, Douglas

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Sequel to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

London : Book Club Associates with Arthur Baker Limited, 1981.

Book club edition of Adams’ sequel to the The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Octavo, original green boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes Douglas Adams.” Additionally signed by four members of the original BBC radio cast (Mark Wing-Davey, Sandra Dickinson, Stephen Moore and David Tate) on rear pastedownContinue reading "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Sequel to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-150705

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King, Stephen

Needful Things.

New York : The Viking Press, 1991.

First edition of King’s critically praised “horror ride… where all hell breaks loose.” Octavo, original half cloth. Fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart. Jacket illustration by Rob Wood/Stansbury.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-150460

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Fleming, Ian

The Spy Who Loved Me.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1962.

Rare uncorrected proof of the first edition of the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original light green pictorial wrappers. In very good condition.

$1,350.00

Item Number: RRB-150445

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King, Stephen

Gerald’s Game.

New York : The Viking Press, 1992.

First edition of this suspense novel by King. Octavo, original half cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Neil Stuart.

$100.00

Item Number: RRB-150459

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Fleming, Ian

You Only Live Twice.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1964.

Rare uncorrected proof of the first edition of the final James Bond novel published during Fleming’s lifetime and the eleventh in the series. Octavo, original light green pictorial wrappers. In good condition.

$1,650.00

Item Number: RRB-150439

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Fleming, Ian

The Man With the Golden Gun.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1965.

Rare uncorrected proof of the first edition of the twelfth novel of Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original light green pictorial wrappers. In very good condition, stamp of the Edgeware Hospital Red Cross to the front pastedown and half-title page. A very sharp example.

$1,600.00

Item Number: RRB-150438

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Hart, James V. and Francis Ford Coppola [Gary Oldman] [Bram Stoker]

Bram Stoker’s Dracula: the Film and the Legend.

New York : Newmarket Press, 1992.

First edition of this work basis for the film, starring Gary Oldman, Wynona Ryder and Anthony Hopkins. Quarto, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the the author on the half-title page, “To Tony- On his first adventure in Hollywood! It took the Count 400 years to make his comeback- It took me 15Continue reading "Bram Stoker’s Dracula: the Film and the Legend."

$2,500.00

Item Number: RRB-151034

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Moonraker.

Fleming, Ian

Moonraker.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1955.

First edition of the third novel in the James Bond series and what many critics to be his finest. Octavo, original black cloth. Boldly signed on the title page by Roger Moore, who played 007 in the film adaptation. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing. Housed in a customContinue reading "Moonraker."

$15,000.00

Item Number: RRB-30022

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Herbert, Frank

Direct Descent.

New York : Ace Books, 1980.

First mass market edition of this standalone novella from the author of Dune. Octodecimo, original pictorial wrappers, with black and white illustrations throughout. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name. In near fine condition. Illustrated by Garcia. Rare and desirable signed.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-150240

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Herbert, Frank; Harlan Ellison; Keith Laumer; Poul Anderson; Gordon Dickson

Five Fates.

New York : Paperback Library, 1971.

Paperback Library edition of this science fiction anthology extravaganza by five legendary authors. Octodecimo, original pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert above his name on page 58 where his short story begins, “The Second Fate: Murder Will In.” Additionally signed by fellow contributor Harlan Ellison below his name on page 170 where his shortContinue reading "Five Fates."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-150256

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Herbert, Frank

The Heaven Makers.

New York : Ballantine Books, 1977.

First Ballantine Books edition of this standalone science fiction novel from the author of Dune. Small octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name. In very good condition with some wear to the spine. Cover art by Darrell Sweet. Uncommon signed.

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-150244

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Huxley, Aldous

Brave New World.

New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1932.

First American edition of Huxley’s masterpiece. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. A nice example.

$3,000.00

Item Number: RRB-151013

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Ballard, J.G. [Christian Bale]

Empire of the Sun.

London : Victor Gollanz, 1984.

First edition of the author’s classic novel which was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. basis for the film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Christian Bale. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by J.G. Ballard and Academy Award-winning actor Christian Bale on the title page. Fine inContinue reading "Empire of the Sun."

$1,750.00

Item Number: RRB-150865

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le Carre, John

The Honourable Schoolboy.

Franklin Center, PA : The Franklin Library, 1977.

First edition of the Franklin Library edition of the author’s second book in the acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, original calf, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, all edges gilt, silk endpapers, ribbon bound in. In fine condition.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-151029

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Herbert, Frank

The Illustrated Dune.

New York : Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1978.

First illustrated edition of the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, fully illustrated by John Schoenherr. In near fine condition, bookplate to the verso of the front panel. Uncommon in this condition.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-150361

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Christie, Agatha

At Bertram’s Hotel.

London : The Crime Club by Collins, 1965.

First edition of this classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a good dust jacket with wear to the extremities of the dust jacket. Jacket design by Brian Russell.

$125.00

Item Number: RRB-151143

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Stephenson, Neal

Termination Shock.

New York : William Morrow, 2021.

First edition of this speculative science fiction novel by New York Times bestselling author Neal Stephenson. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Owen Corrigan. Author photograph by Brady Hall.

$30.00

Item Number: RRB-150689

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Christie, Agatha

A Pocket Full of Rye.

London : The Crime Club by Collins, 1953.

First edition of Christie’s ingenious murder mystery. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket, in good condition with losses to the spine and front panel. From the collection of Dr. John Talbot Gernon.

$300.00

Item Number: RRB-149982

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Traver, Robert [John D. Voelker]

Anatomy of a Murder.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1959.

First book club edition of this classic work, basis for the film produced and directed by Otto Preminger, starring James Stewart and Lee Remick. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes to Rick Bohy, a fellow writer. Robert Traver (John Volker) Ishpeming May 31, 1985. ”Continue reading "Anatomy of a Murder."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-150824

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Christie, Agatha

4.50 from Paddington.

London : The Crime Club by Collins, 1957.

First edition of Christie’s classic murder mystery, adapted several times for television and film. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. A very bright example. From the collection of Dr. John Talbot Gernon.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-149976

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