{"title":"Icons","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eIcons of the collecting world, from Batman to David Bailey.\u003c\/strong\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frank-herbert-dune-first-edition","title":"Dune - the rare first state, signed by Frank Herbert.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA remarkable opportunity to collect the iconic first edition, first impression of Frank Herberts' masterpiece 'Dune', with the exceedingly rare first state dust-jacket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the the arrival of the Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster adaptation, the market for these already scarce first editions has exploded and with a second film in the works, this is an incredible investment piece with very healthy growth predicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication history has become almost as legendary as the book itself - After a whopping 23 rejections by publishers, Chilton Company, a car repair manual printing company, agreed to publish the novel in October 1965. Little did Chilton know it would go on to be regarded as the greatest Sci-Fi book ever written! Given the circumstances, it was an incredibly small print run, making this book exceedingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, first impression, first state dust-jacket. Original publishers blue cloth boards. Near-fine condition throughout. The jacket has had some very minor restoration. Laid in signature by Frank Herbert. 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An excellent copy inside and out and one of the very few copies on the market in the UK.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1934. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F. Scott Fitzgerald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42061921386751,"sku":"","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/TENDER_IS_THE_NIGHT.jpg?v=1637092922"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-one-of-the-200-privately-sold-copies-also-with-laid-in-signature","title":"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Signed by J.K. 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An extremely rare item as the only other copies on the market are all ex-library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, first impression, a near-fine example with very minor restoration to extremities, features a laid-in signature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Bloomsbury, Oxford, 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baylissbooks.co.uk\/search?q=j.k.+rowling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop al J.K. Rowling books.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"J.K. Rowling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42263906484479,"sku":"","price":80000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/image.jpg?v=1665222245"},{"product_id":"on-the-road","title":"On the Road | 1957, first edition, the true first state of Kerouac's freewheeling masterpiece. One of the finest copies.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconic - a masterpiece of american writing and the beat generation bible. A truly beautiful copy with a stunning example of the rare dustjacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket was printed in black on a light paper stock. As a result it is liable to unsightly creasing that shows the white background, making copies such as the present example remarkably uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently this iconic text was celebrated by Kim Jones for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wallpaper.com\/fashion\/dior-aw2022-men-show-jack-kerouac\"\u003eDior A\/W 2022 men’s show in London\u003c\/a\u003e, bringing a new generation to this essential book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, first impression, first state dust-jacket. A beautiful copy of the beat generation bible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by The Viking Press, New York, 1957.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jack Kerouac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42324346175743,"sku":"","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/ON_THE_ROAD_e808c94a-5ae5-4151-8629-a1fb037a8eb9.jpg?v=1642602551"},{"product_id":"moonraker","title":"Moonraker.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning unread example of the third James Bond book, one of the rarest of the Bond first editions - with the misprint of \"shoo\" instead \"shoot\" on page 10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, first impression. Original black cloth with spine and front cover lettered in silver. A fine, unread example of the book with a near-fine to fine dustjacket with just a trace (almost imperciptible) of wear to the edges. A strong investment piece and in this condition almost one of a kind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Jonathan Cape, London, 1955.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Fleming","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42331034222847,"sku":"","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/MOONRAKER_FIRST.jpg?v=1642786294"},{"product_id":"the-two-towers","title":"The Two Towers | 1954, first edition.","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, first impression of Tolkien's The Two Towers from 1954 - one of the most iconic books in the world of book collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 3250 examples of the first impression were issued by the publisher George Allen And Unwin making this one of the most sought after of the Tolkien titles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, first Impression. Internally in near-fine condition with the fold out map to the rear of the book in truly excellent condition with no marks or tears. The text block itself is remarkably clean, with just minor foxing to the endpapers. The rare dustjacket is VG+; price clipped with a number of small chips and tears to spine and the folds and minor discoluration to the edges. A lovely example overall.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by George Allen And Unwin Ltd, London, 1954.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.R.R. 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Hands down the best example we have ever seen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by George Allen \u0026amp; Unwin, London, 1955.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.R.R. 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Issued in minuscule numbers to select collectors ahead of publication, this ephemeral piece is an essential companion to \u003cem data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eJazz\u003c\/em\u003e itself and, paradoxically, even rarer than the masterpiece it promotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"747\" class=\"\"\u003eHoused in the original grey-green paper portfolio, which reproduces Matisse’s handwritten \u003cem data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eJazz\u003c\/em\u003e title on the front and a vignette on the back. 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It is a collection of surrealist works from the famed Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme (EROS), containing letters, catalogues, postcards, objects, and signed and numbered graphics housed in a green French 'Post Box'. Its distinctive and esteemed vinyl can also be played. 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Serioulsy it blows my mind how monumentally rare this is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Editions du Petit Vingtième, 1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baylissbooks.co.uk\/search?q=tintin\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop all Tintin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hergé (Tintin)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43169855406335,"sku":"","price":58000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/TINTIN_1_SOVIET_1.jpg?v=1660036063"},{"product_id":"lord-of-the-rings-complete-first-edition-set","title":"Lord of the Rings, complete first edition set.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA first edition, first impression, first issue set - a extraordinarily rare collection and a true investment piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar too many on the market are highly priced but with Fellowship usually being a later impression of the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is superb and bar one small chip to the spine on Return of the King, these are outstanding first issue dust jackets. Seriously up there with the top. Fellowship has minor restoration to the spine, but this is almost imperceptible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Unwin, First printings. Fellowship of the Rings 1954, Two Towers 1954, The Return of the King 1955\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baylissbooks.co.uk\/search?q=tolkien\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop all Tolkien\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"J.R.R. 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A serious collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreator Bob Kane gets credit for the cover, and he collaborated with Lew Schwartz for most of the interior art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGC has certified quite a few copies of issue #47, but to date has given a higher grade to only one other copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublication date: 1948.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baylissbooks.co.uk\/search?q=batman\"\u003eShop all Batman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"DC Comics; Batman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43169922842879,"sku":"","price":23500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/Batman47_1.jpg?v=1660037172"},{"product_id":"dr-no-signed-by-ursula-andress","title":"Dr. NO - Signed by Ursula Andress","description":"\u003cp\u003eSigned by Ursula Andress in black ink on front free end paper: 'Ursula Andress \/ Honey Rider', below which she has drawn a heart motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrsula Andress (b. 1936). is a Swiss actress and former model who became internationally famous for her role as Honey Rider in the 1962 film adaptation of the same title. The author's sixth novel in the Bond series being the first in the franchise starring Sean Connery as fictional MI6 agent James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, first printing, 8vo, (195 x 135mm), second state binding, black cloth with dancing girl silhouette to upper cover, silver lettering to spine, dust-jacket priced 13s. 6d., design by Pat Marriot, further within clear protective wrapper, SIGNED by Ursula Andress in black ink on front free e\/p., 'Ursula Andress \/ Honey Rider', below which she has drawn a heart motif, 256pp. Gilbert A6a (1.3)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Jonathan Cape, 1958.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baylissbooks.co.uk\/search?q=ian+fleming\"\u003eView all Ian Fleming first editions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Ian Fleming","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43169938276607,"sku":"","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/95fff529-19a4-4a6a-b99d-a3291a3ff374.jpg?v=1660037754"},{"product_id":"copy-of-diamonds-are-forever","title":"Diamonds are Forever | 1956, first edition in exceptional condition.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn iconic first edition in exceptional condition, Diamonds are Forever is the fourth title in the highly collectible Bond series and contains the first mention of 'Spectre' which in later books would morph into the organisation of Bond's great nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe jacket design depicts Bond's love interest and a major player in the book, Tiffany Case; designer Pat Marriott would follow a similar formula in depicting the love interest, Honeychile Rider, on the jacket of DR. NO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFirst edition, first impression, with the original dust jacket in exceptional condition. Original black cloth over boards. Front cover stamped in blind with an overall diamond pattern with a baguette-cut diamond stamped in silver in the center. Spine lettered in silver with Jonathan Cape logo in silver at foot. Internally near-fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePublished by Jonathan Cape, London, 1956.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Fleming","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43386481213695,"sku":"","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/DIAMONDS_FLEMING.jpg?v=1663791042"},{"product_id":"copy-of-casino-royale-with-the-first-state-dustjacket","title":"Casino Royale | 1953, first edition with first state dustjacket.","description":"\u003cp\u003eBayliss Rare Books are incredibly proud to offer one of the most iconic books in the world of collecting, the first edition of Ian Fleming's magnum opus (or his ‘dreadful oafish opus’ as he once called it) - A truly serious book for the collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasino Royale is the first appearance of James Bond, who as a character has had one of the greatest impacts on society and popular culture. Rather brilliantly, the publishers Jonathan Cape were highly unenthusiastic about Flemings' first book, with even Fleming’s friend, the writer and literary editor William Polmer remarking ‘so far as I can see the element of suspense is completely absent’! Fourteen books and 25 films later, Fleming definitely had the last laugh!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust over 4000 copies of the first impression were printed, although no more than 3000 were issued in the first state dustjacket (as seen here), the remainder having a favourable Sunday Times review overprinted on the front flap. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"According to the Cape archives, 4,760 sets of sheets of the first printing were delivered, but only 4,728 copies were bound up. Many of these went to public libraries and we believe that less than half of the first printing was sold to the public. The jacket is genuinely rare in fresh condition\" (Biondi \u0026amp; Pickard, 40).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, first impression, first state dustjacket. An excellent copy in like dust jacket, not price-clipped. Minor chipping to the extremeties and traces of wear but overall a remarkably fresh example\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Jonathan Cape, London, 1953.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Fleming","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43399389511935,"sku":"","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/CASINO_ROYALE_FIRST_EDITION_766f31db-3918-4b8e-9265-9e44fe919e0e.jpg?v=1663948393"},{"product_id":"thunderball-1","title":"Thunderball | 1961, near-fine first edition.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb example of this classic James Bond first edition - this might be my favourite dustjacket ever made by the indomitable Richard Chopping.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, first impression, first state binding. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal black cloth with blind stamped skeletal hand on upper cover, in the pictorial dustjacket, with a striking design by Richard Chopping. A near-fine example.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Jonathan Cape, London, 1961.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Fleming","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43431859486975,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/THUNDERBALL_FINE_9aed9adf-ffaf-42ee-b5c0-7ce8af49d6d3.jpg?v=1664457263"},{"product_id":"northanger-abbey-persuasion-1818-excellent-first-edition-contemporary-19th-century-binding","title":"Northanger Abbey \u0026 Persuasion | 1818, rare first edition, 4 vol set, contemporary 19th century binding.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCARCE IN SUCH BEAUTIFUL CONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe first time Jane Austen was acknowledged as the author of her works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare first edition set of Northanger Abbey \u0026amp; Persuasion, with only 1750 examples published by John Murray in 1818. The most beautiful example I have seen, bound in a contemporary 19th century half calf with vivid marbled boards - always a joy to see Austen's works in contemporary bindings. Most examples to now feature on the market have recently been rebound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this first edition a notorious rarity but it features the famous biographical note by Austen's brother Henry. Now, this is important as it not only provides the first account of Jane Austen's life but it is also the first public acknowledgement of Jane Austen being the author of all her novels. We take this for granted now, but this was a big deal when published. Jane Austen's name was finally placed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baylissbooks.co.uk\/collections\/jane-austen-first-editions\/products\/pride-and-prejudice-with-royal-provenance\"\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/a\u003e, Emma, Sense and Sensibility and all the other works that have made her a legend of English Literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather fascinatingly, although Austen's gothic parody \u003cem\u003eNorthanger Abbey\u003c\/em\u003e had been drafted fifteen years earlier under a working title of 'Susan', it was abandoned when another novel of the same name appeared in 1809 and wasn't published until after her death, together with her final novel \u003cem\u003ePersuasion\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Northanger Abbey, Austen lampoon's many of the classic works and tropes of gothic literature but none more so than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baylissbooks.co.uk\/products\/coming-soon-the-mysteries-of-udolpho-1794-first-dublin-edition-published-in-the-same-year-as-the-first-edition-3-vols\"\u003eThe Mysteries of Udolpho\u003c\/a\u003e, considered to the archetypal Gothic novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI cannot recommend this set enough - a key work in any collection truly worth its salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, one of only 1750 examples of the last of Jane Austen's novels to be published. Small octavo, four volumes. Bound in late 19th century half calf, spines gilt with red morocco spine labels, marbled boards. Lacking final 2 blanks in vol.4, neat contemporary ink ownership inscriptions to each front pastedown, some light foxing or spotting to pages but otherwise a very clean set internally. First issue point is present:  the biographical note by Austen's brother Henry, providing the first account of Jane Austen's life and the first public acknowledgement of Jane Austen being the author of all her novels. A stunning example of an exceptional rarity, made all the rarer with a contemporary 19th century binding (all other examples on the market have modern bindings). Published five months after her death, this represents her sole four-volume publication. Rare.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by John Murray, London, 1818.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jane Austen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43447060463871,"sku":"","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/NORTHANGER_ABBEY_PERSUASION.jpg?v=1664804688"},{"product_id":"lady-chatterleys-lover-rare-proof-copy-printed-for-the-jurors-in-the-1960-trial","title":"Lady Chatterley’s Lover | 1960, rare proof for the jurors in the obscenity trial.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn iconic artefact from one of the most notorious British court cases of the 20th century - a rare \"proof\" copy of the Penguin edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLady Chatterley's Lover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, specially printed for the jurors and key witnesses during the novel's obscenity trial. One of only a handful printed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis example is elevated further by being a presentation copy from Penguin, with their compliments slip loosely inserted with the ink note \"sent at Ken Kendall's request\". Kendall (1924-2012) was a journalist and BBC News anchor who arranged the proof to be sent whilst covering the controversy surrounding the book and of course the trial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProof example. Original printed wrappers. A little toned and soiled, still an excellent copy of this notoriously fragile proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePublished by Penguin Books, London, 1960.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.H. 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Very rare to find signed, and Ali inscriptons are quite the catch for many a collector, especially such an interesting one as here. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, first impression, 4to, original publishers boards, externally in near-fine condition. Minor foxing to the top and bottom of the text block but internally a fine example, original dustjacket with a few creases and nicks but presents as a near-fine example, signed and inscribed by Muhammad Ali.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-cy=\"listing-publisher\" class=\"small-plus text-secondary pub-data\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"opt-published-by\"\u003ePublished by\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"opt-publisher\"\u003eRandom House, New York, \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"opt-publish-date\"\u003e1975\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muhammad Ali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43495877247231,"sku":"","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/MUHAMMAD_ALI_INSCRIBED.jpg?v=1665666369"},{"product_id":"evil-under-the-sun-1941-an-excellent-first-edition-with-the-rare-unrestored-dustjacket","title":"Evil Under The Sun | 1941, first edition with the rare, unrestored dustjacket. The best example on the market.","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis first edition example of Agatha Christie's Evil Under the Sun represents the best currently on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of my favourite Christie titles and one of the most sought after due to the amazing design of the dustjacket. It is also one of Christie's hardest to find as a first edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFirst edition, first impression, housed in a custom burgundy box. Original orange boards which are remarkably bright with no sunning to the spine as is so common with this title, minor foxing internally to the pages but this is unavoidable due to the cheap paper used by the publishers, but generally near-fine, the original dustjacket is in stunning condition with just a few nicks to the extremities. One would be hard pushed to find a better example than this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo put it simply it's a rather beautiful example - what else can one say! A dream for the Agatha Christie collector.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePublished by The Crime Club by Collins, London, 1941.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agatha Christie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43495891337471,"sku":"","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/EFD04F83-CB8A-431C-BE4A-100CE14C6783.jpg?v=1665666868"},{"product_id":"henry-james-the-turn-of-the-screw","title":"The Two Magics | 1898, first edition in book form of the classic 'The Turn of the Screw’.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ghost story or psychological character study - which one is more horrifying? The Turn of the Screw is a masterpiece of horror.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first edition in book form of Henry James' brilliant The Turn of The Screw, the darkest and indeed richest ghost story I have ever read\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in The Two Magics, there were only 1500 examples printed in 1898 and in this condition it is genuinely rare. Many consider this to the be the most terrifying ghost story ever written\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bookplate of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robert_Crewe-Milnes,_1st_Marquess_of_Crewe\"\u003eRobert, Earl of Crewe\u003c\/a\u003e, a British Liberal politician, statesman and writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, first impression, title printed in red and black, 32pp, advertisements at rear, light browning to endpapers, small armorial bookplate of Robert, Earl of Crewe, internally near-fine, with the pages remarkably fresh, original issue blue cloth with four irises in blind to upper cover, lettered in gilt, light discolouration to spine, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, extremities a little rubbed, an excellent example.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by William Heinemann, London, 1898.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry James","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43510515990783,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/products\/image_420c58d1-feea-4262-95c7-c7503131dd40.heic?v=1666022914"},{"product_id":"coming-soon-the-clash-concert-flyer-two-nights-of-action-at-the-coliseum-harlesden-london-11th-12th-march-1977-printed-on-paper","title":"The Clash | 1977, Concert Flyer, 'Two Nights...Of Action', from the personal collection of Clash co-creator Bernard Rhodes.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'It was important to find venues with an aspect of danger, enhancing the \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClash\u003c\/span\u003e point of view. This is an early example of \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClash\u003c\/span\u003e cut and paste agit-prop \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClash\u003c\/span\u003e street-style artwork from March 1977, promoting a fantastic array of creative talent at a rousing all-night happening.' (Bernard Rhodes).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRare original flyer for the 77' Two Nights of Action gigs, from the personal collection of Clash co-creator Bernard Rhodes. Rhodes was a singularly important force behind the creation of The Clash. Punk memorabilia is having quite the moment with collectors and this is up there with the best one could hope for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRhodes is a designer, studio owner, record producer, songwriter, but more importantly, he was the co-creator of The \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClash\u003c\/span\u003e. He was an important force behind the band, not only managing their business but also guiding their marketing and creative direction. Without Rhodes, there is no Clash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA rare piece of Clash ephemera in mint condition - one of a kind with such important provenance. 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This is the first time this edition has entered the market which is, at this stage, is almost unheard of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy has received no restoration (most have at this stage), making it all the rarer and presents excellently on the shelf as near-fine to fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first edition \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone\u003c\/em\u003e has all the requisite first issue points:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWendy Cooling blurb to the front board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'wand' appears twice on page 53.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Philosopher's' is mis-spelt 'Philospher's' to the back board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to the back board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Joanne Rowling\" for \"J.K. 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The subjects, the most famous faces of the time, range from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Royalty, aristocrats on to film stars, The Kray Twins and many more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remains the sole printing; Lord Snowdon's objection to the inclusion of the notorious Kray twins portrait has been cited as the reason that no second or American edition was produced making it an incredibly rare set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally well preserved and in entirely original condition with the often discarded original piece of corrugated cardboard, inserted on issue as packaging. Housed in a bespoke slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst edition, sole printing, thirty six half-tone prints, contained in the original cardboard box. With biographical details of each sitter printed on the reverse of each print and original corrugated card ink stamped \"Packing Piece\/To be Thrown Away.\". An excellent example of a sought after work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London, 1965.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Bailey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44027784659199,"sku":"","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/files\/portolioI.jpg?v=1685963533"},{"product_id":"the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-1902-an-excellent-first-edition-first","title":"The Hound of The Baskervilles | 1902, an excellent first edition, first issue.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hound of the Baskervilles is renowned as one of the most iconic Sherlock Holmes books and widely recognized as an exemplary Edwardian novel. From its very publication, the novel has been adored and highly respected. It is considered among the most visually appealing first edition books ever published with the binding a true work of art. The first edition, first issue is a notorious rarity and also features 16 plates, by Sidney Paget, depicting key scenes from the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, first issue, 8vo with \"you\" for \"your\" on p.13, half-title, 16 plates by Sidney Paget, light foxing to title and first few pages, but a clean copy generally, original pictorial cloth, gilt, very light toning, spine ends and edges with neat repairs, corners lightly rubbed, still in effect a remarkably bright and excellent copy \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of the best Sherlock Holmes novel, a Haycraft-Queen cornerstone\u003c\/span\u003e, [Green \u0026amp; Gibson A26], housed in custom-made slip-case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by George Newnes, London, 1902\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arthur Conan Doyle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44087865606399,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/files\/ABE_TEMPLATE_1_5_3_1_3_1_3_1_1_4_2_1_1_4_2_6_3_1_3_1_1_2_2_1_2_1.jpg?v=1685959964"},{"product_id":"the-hobbit-1937-first-edition","title":"THE HOBBIT | 1937, first edition, previously owned by Tolkien's uncle.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\" face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003eA superlative example of the first edition of Tolkien's The Hobbit that was once owned by Tolkien's uncle, Walter Incledon who later gifted it to a friend. Inscribed by Incledon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003e: C.S.C. \/ from \/ W.B. Incledon. \/ Rottingdean \/ Jan? 1938\/\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003ePublished in the same year as the first impression, this first colour illustrated edition (second impression overall) is the first time the world saw Middle-Earth in colour. This impression was printed in December of 1937 in an edition of 2300 copies (423 of which were destroyed at the warehouse of the binder, Key and Whiting, in the bombing of London on November 7th 1940). \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis example, with the connection to the Tolkien family, is one of a kind and has been held in the consignee's family by descent since 1938. One does presume that the book was originally given to his uncle by Tolkien himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWalter Incledon was a Birmingham merchant, the husband of May Suffield, Tolkien's mothers sister. 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Presentation inscription from Tolkien's uncle. Internally near-fine with all illustrations and colour plates accounted for. A one of a kind example with a connection to Tolkien's uncle. A superlative example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003ePublished by George Allen \u0026amp; Unwin, London, 1937\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.R.R. 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Rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION AND CONDITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003eFirst edition, first impression, 8vo, finely bound in modern black morocco,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e central panel of the front cover features the all-seeing eye of Big Brother in vellum, green, and black on a background of compartments in shades of red, four further eyes in each corner, raised bands, spine panels with gilt fleuron at centre, two red morocco labels, beautiful marbled endpapers. A fine copy externally, a fine copy internally. Beautiful and rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished by Secker \u0026amp; Warburg, London 1949.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Orwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44114746605823,"sku":"","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/files\/1984_82951500-cb36-4f23-ada8-9ce5b5445b1c.jpg?v=1687202254"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-1989-original-photograph-signed-and-numbered-by-terry-oneill","title":"Frank Sinatra | 1989, large original photograph, signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Large-scale \u0026 framed.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large-scale original photograph captures the legendary Frank Sinatra performing on stage in London, taken by Terry O'Neill in an iconic shot. The composition is striking, featuring the silhouette of the microphone illuminated against a dark backdrop, enhanced by soft lighting from above. Sinatra's dynamic pose, with his arms raised high, encapsulates the energy of the performance, making this one of the most remarkable images I’ve encountered and a true highlight of Terry O'Neill's portfolio. I am thrilled to present this photograph for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original silver gelatin print by Terry O'Neill, signed and numbered in black ink by the photographer in the lower margin. The piece is framed and glazed, measuring approximately 20 inches by 24 inches (51 cm by 61 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terry O'Neill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44564204257535,"sku":"","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/files\/image_1.jpg?v=1707398072"},{"product_id":"dracula-1897-first-edition-second-impression","title":"Dracula | 1897, first edition of one of the most sought after books in collecting.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA book to really sink ones teeth into.....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am delighted to share an incredibly special new arrival to the shelves at Bayliss Rare Books: the first edition of Bram Stoker's magnum opus, Dracula, published in 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Stoker's son Noel, the genesis of Dracula was a terrifying dream about a vampire king rising from his tomb, brought on by eating too much lobster.  Now just over a hundred years since it was first published (and from such a surreal conception), Dracula asserts a profound hold on the popular imagination. As a character, Count Dracula remains an archetype of exceptionally enduring power. His nocturnal savageries are both deeply repellent and yet strangely compelling. An impressive first edition and a book that commands as much of a hold upon the collector as the Count might do upon a victim!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in 1897, this particular first edition is elevated by being bound in the entirely original yellow and red publisher's cloth. A rarer find than one might expect these days as most copies have either been rebound or restored. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription and Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, second impression, with the 1 page \"The Shoulder of Shasta\" final ad leaf integral to the text, bound in the publisher's original red stamped yellow cloth. Mild general overall handling, head and foot of spine fine, outer hinges fine, back corners still square, inner hinges just starting, ding to the head of spine affecting the first 2 letters in Dracula, 2 short closed tears to text, small red ownership stamp to front blank endleaf and half title otherwise internally clean and bright, housed in a red morocco backed clamshell slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Archibald Constable and Company, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLondon ,\u003c\/span\u003e 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bram Stoker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44717238288639,"sku":"","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/files\/DRACULAFIRSTEDITIOM.jpg?v=1705687533"},{"product_id":"grapes-of-wrath-1939-first-edition-of-steinbecks-landmark-novel","title":"Grapes of Wrath | 1939, first edition of Steinbeck's landmark novel.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I've done my damndest to rip a reader's nerves to rags, I don't want him satisfied.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent first edition of John Steinbeck's landmark novel, The Grapes of Wrath, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Rare to find with an unrestored dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath is a ground-breaking novel that greatly impacted the literary landscape of the 20th century. At times shocking and controversial, it tells the epic tale of the Joad family as they journey west from Dust Bowl-era Oklahoma to California in pursuit of a better life. This story is a poignant depiction of false hopes and shattered dreams, with Steinbeck masterfully weaving a narrative that is both deeply human and grand in its scope.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription and condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, first impression, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoriginal cloth, dust-jacket, light creasing and a few nicks to extremities, two 1\" closed tears to spine head (not affecting text) and front flap (slightly affecting text), overall an excellent copy, preserved in custom-made drop-back box with stamped relief echoing dust-jacket design. An excellent example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished by The Viking Press, New York, 1939.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Steinbeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45148796813567,"sku":"","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3119\/5647\/files\/FIRSTEDITIONTHEGRAPESOFWRATH1939.jpg?v=1712675917"},{"product_id":"strange-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-1886-true-first-edition-of-this-classic-gothic-novella","title":"Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde | 1886, true first edition of this classic gothic novella.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent true first edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic gothic novella, \u003cem\u003eStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde\u003c\/em\u003e, which preceded the first English edition by four days and was published on January 5, 1886 in an edition of just 1,250 copies in cloth (this example) and 3,000 copies in paper wrappers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly rare first edition in any state, shockingly rare in such brilliant condition as encountered here. Any collection worth its salt, should have a first edition of Jekyll and Hyde. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'If [Bram Stoker's] Dracula leaves one with the sensation of having been struck down by a massive, 400-page wall of horror, then Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is like the sudden, mortal jab of an ice pick' (Stephen King). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription and Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst edition, first impression, first issue. Original publishers green cloth binding lettered in gilt, halt title present. The binding is an excellent example with the colours still vibrant. There is some minor wear to the boards but this is very minor as the pictures show. The condition is near-fine. Internally, we a small previous ownership name from 1886 to the ffep as well as a bookplate for Richard Lee Barrows. The pages are remarkably fresh and free of foxing and the requisite Scribners adverts are featured at the end. This is a stunning example. 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This example being in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of the first state dust jacket significantly enhances the rarity and value of this first edition. This is one of the most collectible editions of \u003cem\u003eCasino Royale\u003c\/em\u003e available on the market and as a cornerstone of modern literature, this first edition of \u003cem\u003eCasino Royale\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly desirable investment, with its value continuing to appreciate as the years roll on. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"According to the Cape archives, 4,760 sets of sheets of the first printing were delivered, but only 4,728 copies were bound up. Many of these went to public libraries and we believe that less than half of the first printing was sold to the public. 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Interestingly the dustjacket was designed by Ian Fleming himself. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo have a first edition, first impression of the text with a first issue of the dustjacket is a notorious rarity and a strong investment piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic of the genre, in Casino Royale, Bond is sent to the French Riviera to confront the sinister Le Chiffre and stop him from winning a high-stakes baccarat game...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near Fine to Fine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers\u003c\/strong\u003e: The original black cloth boards are in near-fine condition, with vivid red lettering on the spine and a bright red heart emblem on the front cover. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine\u003c\/strong\u003e: The spine is straight and firm, with no significant fading or creases. The red lettering remains bold and clear. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eText Block\u003c\/strong\u003e: Internally, the pages are clean and well-preserved, with minimal toning. The text block is tight, with no loose or cracked pages. There is no foxing or staining, and the book has been well-maintained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: The binding is strong and intact, showing little signs of wear or damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near Fine.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst State Dust Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e: This edition comes with the original first state dust jacket, as issued by Jonathan Cape in 1953. The jacket is unclipped, retaining the original price of 10s. 6d. net on the front flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipping and Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e: The dust jacket has minor chipping at the spine ends and corners, with a small closed tear on the top edge of the front panel. There is light edge wear. The jacket has received no restoration. A lot on the market have which makes this all the rarer,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: The dust jacket, designed by the author, remains bright with its striking red and yellow colour scheme and the iconic gun and playing card motif. 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