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Click here to subscribe[Longley Ml.] Robertson (Robin) Love Poet, Carpenter: Michael Longley at Seventy, (Enitharmon 2009) First Edn. No. 111 of Ltd Edn. 195. Fine in cloth, slipcase. Signed on title by Longley and on bound stiff cream card by all contributors, including Seamus Heaney, Fleur Adcock, Derek Mahon, Dennis O'Driscoll Paul Durcan and David Wheatley. Exceptional item, with 1 als, 1 acs., laid in. (1)
McGahern (John) That They May Face the Rising Sun (Faber 2002) First Edn. V.g.+ in cloth, d.w., signed, inscribed "For Philip Murray / with much affection / John McGahern "; That They May Face the Rising Sun Uncorrected Proof. Signed , dated 1st August 2002. Also (Ed. John Killen) Dear Mr McLaverty The Literary correspondence of John McGahern and Michael McLaverty 1959-1980. First Edn., v.g. in cloth, d.w. (3)
Rushdie (Salman) The Jaguar Smile Nicaraguan Journey, (VIking 1987) First US Edn., v.g.+ in cloth, d.w. In protective cellophane cover; Haroun & the Sea of Stories, (Granta 1990) First UK Edn. Signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w.; Imaginary Homelands, (Granta 1991) First UK Edn. Signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w. All top edges dusty. (3)
Trevor (William) The Ballroom of Romance & Other Stories (Bodley Head 1972) First UK Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth d.w. is very slightly creased at spine ends, overall condition of d.w. is remarkably fresh edges, endpapers and a few late pages toned, top edge dusty. Beautiful copy of one of Trevor's most popular collections. (1)
Hemingway (Ernest) Winner Take Nothing (Scribner 1933) First Edn., with Scribner code "A". V.g. in cloth, endpapers very slightly age-toned, unclipped d.w, in cellophane wrapper, is rubbed, creased to edges, corners and spine ends. A few small tears (loss) and some tape repairs to top of front panel. Edges are toned, top edge dusty. (1)
Heaney (Seamus) Sweeney Astray, (Field Day 1983) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. Endpapers and prelims faintly toned.; New Selected Poems 1966 - 1987, (Faber 1988) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w., small closed tear (no Loss) to top edge rear panel. Inscribed "For Philip Murray - Seamus Heaney - Sligo 1995"; Human Chain, (Faber 2010) First Edn. About Fine in cloth, d.w.; District & Circle, (Faber 2006) First Edn. Near Fine in cloth, d.w. (top edge dusty) (4)
Carver (Raymond) At Night The Salmon Move, (Capra Press 1976) First thus. V.g. in blue pictorial wrappers. There was a cloth edition of 100 copies, this Edition of 1000 copies was unsigned, but this copy signed by Carver on title page. In removable protective covers; My Father's Life, (Babcock & Koontz 1986) First thus - it was originally printed in Esquire. This is No. 138 of Limited Edition 200, signed by the poet, stitched into Fabriano Roma wrappers. V.g.+. Wrappers faded. Carver's Memoir of his father in which he movingly quotes the end of his poem. Photograph of My Father in his his 22nd Year: "Father I love you / Yet how can I say thank you, I who can't hold my liquor either / and don't even know the places to fish". (2)
Longley (Ml) The Lake Without a Name Poems of Mayo [ 3 words in italics) (Blackstaff Press 2005) First Edn. Wood eng. by Jeffrey Morgan. Edn. of 275 copies. This being No. 42, it has an additional poem and a wood engraving that were specially commissioned for the first 45 copies. Spine leather, printed at Libanus Press, in 11/15 Garamond on Zerkall, mould-made paper. Signed by poet and artist. Beautiful item. (1)
Dunn (Douglas) St Kilda's Parliament, (Faber 1981) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in wrappers as issued; Northlight, (Faber 1988) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in wrappers as issued; Barbarians, (Faber 1979) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in wrappers as issued; Elegies, (Faber 1985) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in wrappers as issued; Europa's Lover, (Bloodaxe 1982) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in wrappers as issued.; The Topical Muse : Kenneth Allott Lectures No 6, (Liverpool Classical Monthly 1990) V.g. in faded printed wrappers [unsigned] two als, 1 orig. env, laid in; McCaig (Norman) Surroundings, (Chatto/Hogarth 1966) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, faded d.w.; McCaig (Norman) A Round of Applause, (Chatto/Hogarth 1962) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, faded d.w.; Lerner (Laurence) The Directions of Memory: Poems 1958 - 1963, (Chatto/Hogarth 1966) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, faded d.w. Neat owner name to ffep. Two als from Dunn in 1 orig. env, 2 mls from McCaig laid in. (9)
A Set of Eight First Editions, Signed Kundera (Milan) The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Faber 1991) v.g. in cloth, d.w., edges rubbed, inscribed " Paris 1986 / to Dr Philip Murray / tres cordialement / Milan Kundera", The Joke (Harper Collins 1992) First thus ["Definitive and Revised by the Author"] v.g.+ in cloth. V.g. d.w., inscribed "to Dr Philip Murray / Milan Kundera", Life is Elsewhere First UK (Faber 1986), in removable protective wrapper, Laughable Loves (Murray 1978) Short Stories. First UK Edn. In removable protective wrapper Inscribed to Dr Philip Murray / truly / Milan Kundera", The Farewell Party (Murray 1977). First UK Edn., v.g. in cloth, d.w., cloth slightly soiled, d.w. rubbed. Inscribed "Paris le 13 mars 1986 / to Dr Philip Murray / with all my sympathy / Milan Kundera". Immortality, (Faber 1991) v.g. in cloth, d.w., edges rubbed. Inscribed "Paris 1997 / to Philip Murray / avec une amitie / Milan Kundera"; Ignorance A Novel (Harper Collins 2002) v.g.+ in d.w., inscribed " pour Dr Philip Murray / avec une sympathie / Milan Kundera", Ignorance A Novel (Harper Collins 2002) Uncorrected proof (unsigned), v.g.+ in wrappers
Nine First Editions & One Second (Many Signed) Crace (Jim) Arcadia (Cape 1992) all v.g./v.g.+ in cloth,d.w.; Continent (Heinemann 1986) Signed, Four Acs, laid in; Continent (Heinemann 1986) [a second copy] Signed and dated 1. 4 . 87, with a note on his headed paper, drawing attention to the correct spelling of his name (laid in), signed.; The Gift of Stones (Secker 1988) Signed; Signals of Distress (Viking 1994) Signed; Being Dead (Viking 1999); The Devil's Larder (Viking 2001); Six (Viking 2003); Quarantine (Viking 1997) 2nd imp. Inscribed "With my very best wishes to Dr Philip Murray / Birmingham 14/10/97 (Booker Day! " and signed; The Devil's Larder (First US Edn.) (FSG 2001) v.g. in wrappers, as issued. (10)
Moore (Brian) Two Stories, (Santa Susana Press 1978) First Edn. One of 26 lettered copies, of which this is letter V. First of the California Master series. Printed by the Plantin Press). Top edge slightly dusty, otherwise about fine in unprinted clear wrapper as issued; Canada, (Life / World Library - Time Inc. 1965) Signed. G.+ in pictorial boards. Prelims loose. Bumped, soiled.; (Under pseudonym Michael Bryant) Intent to Kill, (Dell paperback, First Edn.) Signed, v.g. in wrappers. Creased, rubbed, paper toned. In protective cover. (3)
Illustrations by Norah Mc Guinness Yeats (W.B.) Stories of Red Hanrahan and The Secret Rose, roy 8vo L. 1927. First Illustrated Edn. Hf. title, cold. frontis & 1 other cold. illus. plus 12 bl. & white illus. by Norah Mc Guinness, orig. decor. pict. red cloth, & orig. pictorial d.w. V. good copy. Wade 157. (1)
Five First Editions Landy (Derek) Skulduggery Pleasant (2007), signed; Skulduggery Pleasant Dark Days (2010) with specially printed sticker "Limited Collector's Edition only at W H Smith" signed, dated 23.9.10; Skulduggery Pleasant Playing With Fire (2008) signed; The Faceless Ones (2009), with matching "Limited Collector's Edition" sticker, signed. All v.g., cloth, d.w. in removable protective glassine. All First US (Harper Collins) in cloth. V.g.+; Skulduggery Pleasant (2007), First Paperback. V.g. (5)
Five First UK Signed Editions Ishiguro (Kazuo) Never Let Me Go (Faber, 2005); The Remains of the Day (1989) inscribed " to Dr. Philip Murray - best wishes", dated11/8/1989. When We Were Orphans (Faber, 2000), signed; An Artist of the Floating World (Faber, 1986), inscribed "to Dr. Murray - best wishes, 17th November 198 / Kazuo Ishiguro", with mls, agreeing to sign book, with original envelope, laid in. Edges a little spotted, d.w. spine ends slightly bumped; The Unconsoled (1995) signed, d.w. spine ends slightly bumped, top edges of all volumes slightly dusty. (5)
Two Scarce UK First Editions Mailer (Norman) Barbary Shore (Jonathan Cape 1952) Signed by the author and inscribed " For Dr P Murray / cordially / Norman Mailer Nov. 1983". About v.g. in cloth, d.w., has light creasing to top edge, slight chips to bottom, no loss, in clear protective cover, endpapers age-toned; Capote (Truman) Breakfast at Tiffany's (Hamish Hamilton 1958). In clear protective cover, d.w. corners rubbed, rear panel foxed. (2)
Rushdie (Salman) Midnight's Children, (Cape 1981) First UK Edn. Signed, v.g. in cloth, block leaning slightly, d.w. lightly toned, light creased at edges., one small closed tear, no loss. Inscribed "To Dr Philip Murray / with my best wishes / Salman Rushdie/ 19th June 1985". Endpapers and edges toned, top edge dusty. (1)
First Editions, Most Signed - Some with Autographed Letters Lessing (Doris) The Good Terrorist, signed on adhesive label, Two acs. laid in ; Gordimer (Nadine) My Son's Story, signed Laid in: als.; Gordimer (Nadine) The Conservationist, signed; Gunesekera (Romesh) The Sandglass , signed and inscribed to Dr Murray. ." One mls, from author with original envelope laid in; Hailey (Arthur) The Final Diagnosis signed and inscribed to Dr Murray. ; Trapido (Barbara) The Travelling Hornplayer, signed; Malamud (Bernard) The Fixer . One als and 2 acs from author, laid in.; Caute (David) Fatima's Scarf signed and inscribed to Dr Murray. ." Als and acs, 2 orig envelopes, laid in; Davies (Robertson) The Lyre of Orpheus signed on adhesive label, with 2 als, orig envelope, laid in.; Davies (Robertson) World of Wonders (proof copy) signed on adhesive label. Two als, original envelope, laid in.; One other. (12 )
Five UK First Editions (Hutchinson) Forsyth (Frederick) The Day of the Jackal (1971) Signed, v.g. in cloth, boards bumped, d.w. chipped to head and tail of spine, with vertical crease, two tiny tears, one at either end of spine paper, some loss, corners rubbed and lightly worn, offsetting from flaps to endpapers. Inscribed "For Philip Murray / with warmest regards / Frederick Forsyth 12. 2 . 81. Overall a nice copy of Author's First NoveI; The Odessa File (1972) v.g. in cloth, boards bumped, d.w. creased to head and tail of spine, inscribed "For Philip Murray / with my best wishes / Frederick Forsyth 12. 2 . 81" (Owner name to same page). In removable plastic cover; The Dogs of War (1974), v.g. in cloth, d.w. , inscribed "For Philip Murray / with my best wishes / Frederick Forsyth 12. 2 . 81", edges slightly creased, two small closed tears, no loss, non-author inscription to ffep.; The Devil's Alternative (1979). Apparent 2nd impression: "reprinted before publication", v.g. in cloth, d.w., inscribed "For Philip Murray / with sincere best wishes / Frederick Forsyth 12. 2 . 81"; The Fourth Protocol (1984) signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w. bumped. Inscribed: "Frederick Forsyth 15/9/84"; The Biafra Story (Penguin 1969) Paperback, v.g., paper toned. With 2 als. Inscribed "for Philip Murray / with all my best wishes / Frederick Forsyth Sep. 86", laid in. (6)
Four Signed First Editions Amis (Kingsley) Lucky Jim (Gollancz, 1953), v.g. in cloth, d.w., spine ends of cloth faded, some endpapers foxed. A few closed tears to spine ends of d.w. and some loss; One Fat Englishman (Gollancz, 1963) v.g. in cloth, d.w., spine ends of cloth bumped, spine of d.w. soiled, spine ends of d.w. torn, some loss, internally bright; One Fat Englishman (Gollancz, 1963) inscribed: "Best wishes to Philip Murray" and signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w., spine ends of cloth slightly bumped. Spine of d.w. soiled, some edge wear, few small tears, some loss, internally bright; Take A Girl Like You (Gollancz, 1960) signed, near v.g. in cloth, d.w., title and a few prelims are soiled, with unsightly residue of removed tape, prelims and some early and late pages foxed. Top edges of all four are dusty. (4)
Twelve First Editions (Six US First Edn.) Grossman (David) The Smile of the Lamb (1990) ; and See Under Love (1989); Mutis (Alvaro) The Adventures of Maqroll (1990); and Maqroll (1986); Porter (Katherine Anne) Ship of Fools (1962); Maclean (Norman) A River Runs Through It (1976). (Six UK First Edns.) Kelman (James) A Disaffection (1989) Inscribed "From James Kellner for Phil Murray in Sligo / 6. 9. '95"; Gall (Sandy) Salang (1989) Inscribed "For Dr Murray with best wishes / Sandy Gall"; Gilchrist (Ellen) Victory Over Japan (1984); Richler (Mordecai) Solomon Gursky Was Here (1990); Barth (John) Giles Goat-Boy (1966) inscribed "With good wishes to Dr P Murray / John Barth / 5 / '84" als. laid in; Hoban (Russell) Kleinzeit (1974), v.g. in cloth, d.w. As a lot, v.g., top edges dusty. (12)
Barker (Pat) Regeneration (Viking 1991) First Edn. V.g. in cloth, d.w.; The Eye in the Door (Viking 1993) First Edn., v.g. in cloth, d.w. bowed. Signed on label "with all good wishes / Pat Barker"; The Ghost Road (Viking 1995) First Edn., v.g. in cloth, d.w.; Thomas (Leslie) The Virgin Soldiers (Constable 1966) First Edn., v.g. in cloth, d.w. Front hinge weak. Inscribed by author to hf title: "A first edition / this is something I don't possess / Leslie Thomas". DW rubbed. Creased to head of spine but overall this is a fresh copy. All edges toned. All top edges dusty. (4)
Heaney (Seamus) New Selected Poems 1966 - 1987, (Faber 1990) First UK Edn. No 93 of 125 copies, 100 of which are for Sale. Fine in slipcase. Signed by Author on limitation page; Longley (Michael) Secret Marriages, (Phoenix Pamphlets 1968) First Edn. Signed. About V.g. in about toned, printed wrappers. Pp 20. (2)
Trevor (William) A Standard of Behaviour (Hutchinson 1958) First UK Edn., v.g. in cloth, spine ends bumped, endpapers toned, d.w. in removable protective cover is soiled, some liquid splashes) and a small (half in.) tear to rear panel, no loss, edges toned and top edge dusty. Overall a very collectible copy of Trevor's first novel. (1)
Gunn (Thom ) Touch, (Faber 1967) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. clipped, rubbed, toned. Signed "Thom Gunn / with best wishes/ San Francisco 1983" on title page.; Hobsbaum (Philip) In Retreat, (Macmillan 1966). First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. * A lecturer in QUB , Hobsbaum was mentor to Heaney and Longley among others, bringing them together and encouraging them in a way they have often acknowledged over the years.; Fuller (Roy) From the Joke Shop (Deutsch 1975) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w.; Bunting (Basil) Collected Poems, (Fulcrum 1968) First Edn. V.g. in cloth, d.w. clipped, rubbed, toned; Fuller (John) The Beautiful Inventions, (Secker1983) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. clipped, bumped, toned (5) N.B. Bunting (Basil) Loquitur, (6)
Donleavy (J P) The Ginger Man (McDowell Obolensky 1958) [First 1955]. Signed, about v.g. in cloth, d.w. rubbed; Milligan (Spike) Puckoon (Anthony Blond, n.d.) signed in black marker "Spike Milligan 1803" [ sic]. About v.g. in cloth, d.w. rubbed, creased and spine ends, soiled. Edges age-toned; (ed. Norma Farnes) The Spike Milligan Letters (M J Hobbs, n.d.) signed on adhesive label. About v.g. in cloth, rubbed d.w. (3)
Kociejowski (Marius) The Wolf Month, (Wm Hoffer 1992) First thus [1975]. One of 150 copies: 75 each for distribution in Canada and UK. V.g. in wrappers Inscribed "For Philip Murray / the Wolf - lovingly restored with regards / (Marius Kociejowski"., signed also on title page.; Kociejowski (Marius) Giacomo Leopardi in Naples, (Enitharmon 1993) First Edn. No 96 of Ltd Ed. 200 numbered copies. V.g. in wrappers Inscribed "For Philip Murray / via Bernard Stone / with regards / (Marius Kociejowski"; Muldoon (Paul) Medley for Morin Khur, (Enitharmon Press 2005). Near Fine. Printed & handbound at Stonehouse Fine Press. This is No. 152 of Ltd Edn. 175 numbered copies, signed. (3)
Beckett (Samuel) Waiting for Godot, (Faber 1959) First UK Paperback Edn. V.g. in rubbed and faded wrappers, light soiling, owner name and library (private) ID numbers on hf title. Signed and inscribed on title page " For Dr Philip Murray / from / Samuel Beckett / March 87", edges toned; Happy Days, (Faber 1963) First UK Paperback Edn., about v.g. in faded wraps, rubbed at edges. Signed and inscribed on title page " For Dr Philip Murray / from / Samuel Beckett / March 87". (2)
Farrell (J G) The Empire Trilogy and one other; Troubles (Cape 1970) First UK, v.g. in cloth, d.w. Inside front board inscribed in marker "Bingham / Rookwood / Benburb" (beneath flap). D.w. rubbed at edges, tears, some open - loss, front hinge weak. The novel was voted best novel of 1970 (ahead of White's The Vivisector and taking 38% of all votes cast - more than twice that for any other nominee); The Siege of Krishnapur (Harcourt Brace 1974) First US Edn., v.g. in cloth, d.w. Private library label to ffep, name erased with tippex. In removable cellophane covers. Hilary Mantel chose The Siege of Krishnapur as her all-time Booker winner, praising " its supple humour, its insight, economy and narrative drive [that] make it an enduring delight; The Singapore Grip (Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1978) First UK Edn., v.g. in cloth, spine damp/liquid stained, d.w. is age-toned; The Hill Station (Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1981) v.g. in cloth, d.w. In removable cellophane covers. (4)
First Edition Fleming (Ian) From Russia With Love, (Cape, 1957) Black cloth, central vignette of Smith & Wesson to front board, "First published 1957", v.g., d.w. unclipped, neatly reinforced/repaired at top and bottom edges, age toned. Edges and endpapers spotted/toned. Neat, light pencil bookseller annotation to ffep., hinges just a little weak. (1)
Six First Editions. Irish Authors Keane (Molly) [M J Farrell] Good Behaviour, (1991). Inscribed by author "to Vivien / a distant friend! - Molly" and signed "Molly Keane" . Laid in: four mls very much in Keane's writing style, re signing of books, reading etc.; O'Connor (Joseph) Ghost Light (2010), signed; Leyden (Brian) The Home Place (2002) inscribed "for Philip Murray" and signed; McCourt (Frank) Angela's Ashes (1996) inscribed "to Philip" and signed "Frank McCourt" and 'Tis: A Memoir (signed); Barry Sebastian A Long Way (2005) First US top edges dusty. All First UK, cloth, d.w. (6)
Forster (E M) A Room with a View (Edward Arnold 1908) First Edition, in original red cloth, lacks d.w., neat owner name (Anthony Wallis) in ink to ffep., about v.g., spine cloth slightly faded, corners bumped, hinge s weak, open at pages 80/81. Prelims, late pages (advertisements for other titles) & title page foxed, age toning to edges and occasional light soiling throughout, and text bright and clean, paper strong. A nice copy. Top edge dusty. (1)
White (Patrick) The Living and the Dead (Viking 1941) First US Edn., Signed, v.g. in cloth, cloth is damp-stained, at head of spine, otherwise fresh, d.w. rubbed, worn at edges, loss (see image) repaired with tape. Ex-lib "Private Library of Decatur N Lacy" - label to front board, beneath flap. Inscribed "For Philip Murray / Patrick White, 1980". (1)
Flanagan (Richard) Death of A River Guide (Grove Press 1994) v.g.+ in cloth, d.w. in removable protective wrapper; The Sound of One Hand Clapping (Atlantic Monthly Press, 1997). Signed. First thus., v.g. in cloth, d.w.; Gould's Book of Fish (Picador 2001) First Edn. v.g.+ in cloth, d.w. Inscribed "For Phil - all good things - Richard Flanagan"; Death of A River Guide (Grove Press 1994) Advance Reader's Edition., v.g. in wrappers, signed. (4)
Signed Copy of Author's Scarce First Work, & 2 Others Lodge (David) The Picturegoers (MacGibbon & Kee, 1960) v.g. in cloth, d.w. Endpapers and edges toned, top edge dusty. Rear panel of d.w. toned and lightly soiled, spine faded, with edge wear to spine ends. No loss. In removable protective wrapper. A lovely copy, signed to title page. Acs, and orig. envelope. laid in; Nice Work (Secker & Warburg 1988). v.g., in d.w., cloth, endpapers and edges toned. Signed, inscribed "With very best wishes / David Lodge"; Therapy (Secker & Warburg 1995). v.g. in cloth, d.w., edges toned. Signed, inscribed "1st May 1995 / David Lodge" (3)
Five First Editions Doctorow (E. L.) Big As Life (1966) First US, signed, red cloth, unclipped d.w. is rubbed, some edge wear, small tears, no loss. In removable glassine cover, edges spotted, top edge dusty; Ragtime (1975) First US Edn., signed, top edge of d.w. edge worn/bumped (no loss) rear edge rubbed. 2 mls, & original envelope laid in.; Ragtime (1975) First UK inscribed "for Dr Murray of Sligo with best wishes, June 7, 1987", d.w. rubbed at edges, tiny closed tear at head of spine, no loss; Loon Lake (1980) First UK, signed, some edge wear to d.w., rear panel repaired internally with tape, previous owner name Claire Tomalin; Billy Bathgate (1989) First US. Inscribed "For Dr Philip J Murray / very best / E L Doctorow". All v.g., - top edges dusty. (5)
Steinbeck (John) Bombs Away The Story of a Bomber Team, (Viking 1942), v.g. in cloth, faintly damp stained, front panel of d.w. bright, rear panel age-toned, edges rubbed, a few small tears (loss), in removable protective wrapper. A very collectible copy of the US First Edn.; The Wayward Bus (Heinemann 1947) First UK Edn., v.g. in cloth., d.w. is rubbed and edge-worn, with large tear to head of spine (loss), rear panel soiled; Of Mice and Men (Acting Edition) 1964 reprint, v.g. in wrappers. (3)
Heaney (Seamus) Opened Ground: Poems 1966 - 1996, (Faber 1998) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w.; Beowulf (Faber 1999) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w.; Human Chain, (Faber 2010) First Edn. Fine in cloth, d.w.; District & Circle, (Faber 2006) First Edn. Fine in cloth, d.w.; O'Driscoll (Dennis, with Seamus Heaney) Stepping Stones, (FSG 2008) Uncorrected proof. (5)
Ford (Richard) A Piece of My Heart (Harper Row 1976) First Edn. Signed, v.g.+ in cloth, d.w., in archival cover.; Wildlife (Atlantic Monthly Press 1990). First Edn. Signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w.; The Sportswriter (Vintage 1986) First Edn. Signed. v.g., in wrappers; Independence Day (Knopf 1995) Advance Review copy, signed, v.g. in wrappers, archival cover.; A Multitude of Sins (Knopf 2002) Second Edn., v.g.+ in cloth, d.w. (5)
Kinsella (Thomas) Another September, (Dolmen Press 1958) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. toned, spine creased, small chips to spine ends, rubbed at edges, Four mls, one orig envelope, laid in; Downstream, (Dolmen Press 1962) First Edn. Signed. V.g.+ in cloth, d.w. spine of d.w. creased; Notes from the Land of the Dead, (Cuala Press 1972) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, pages uncut, no d.w. as issued, label to spine is age-toned.; Nightwalker and Other Poems, (Dolmen Press 1968) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. has a few light creases, in protective cellophane cover; New Poems 1973, (Dolmen Press / Oxford 1953) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in wrappers, tail of spine worn, bruised. (5)
First Editions Signed Stuart (Francis) A Hole in the Head (Longship, 1977) Specially bound, Ltd. Edn. copy 31/50 of the First US Edn., signed and dated March 6, 1978, hf. red morocco, marbled boards, gilt spine, 5 raised bands; Victors and Vanquished, signed. (Gollancz, 1958), unclipped d.w., dusty spine and rear panel, front panel fresh, small tears to spine ends, no loss. Edges dusty, spotted. Together with Victors and Vanquished uncorrected proof (1957), v.g, signed and dated, 1982; Try The Sky (Gollancz, 1933) v.g., in fresh cloth; unclipped d.w., covered in removable glassine wrap, d.w. spine faded, edges dusty; We Have Kept The Faith (Oak Leaf Press, n.d., 1923) signed and dated, February 1982. Original printed boards and paper title label to front board. Spine label shows some wear, contents generally tanned, hinges weak We Have Kept The Faith, signed (Raven Arts reprint, n.d. 1982). Original cloth fresh, gilt. Unclipped d.w., spine faded. Paper tanned, some spotting to endpapers. (6)
Eight Signed First UK Editions Ackroyd (Peter) First Light (1989) Signed; Chatterton (1987) Signed, dated; Dickens (1990) Signed; T S Eliot (1984) Signed, dated; Hawksmoor (1985), inscribed "for P Murray / Peter Ackroyd / London Jan 28 1986". Hinge open at title page.; The Last Testament of Oscar Wilde (1983) Signed, dated London, November 25, 1990; English Music (1992) Signed; The Diversions of Purley, Signed, dated London, November 25, 1990. All v.g. cloth, d.w., top edges dusty. (8)
Sillitoe (Alan) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, (Allen 1959) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w., front board has impression of label removal but this is not Ex-Lib. Letter S in pen to bottom to ffep, letter S inside rear board. Unclipped d.w. in protective cover, light water stain to tail of spine. Signed. A lovely copy of Author's Second Novel; A Tree on Fire, (Macmillan 1967) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, clipped d.w. Text bright, block square, d.w. and endpapers have residue /shadow of earlier tape to front and back panels. Not Ex-Lib.; Out of the Whirlpool, (Hutchinson 1967) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. Acs. laid in. (3)
First UK First Editions Boyd (William) On the Yankee Station (1981) v.g.+ in cloth, d.w. In plastic protective cover; School Ties (1985) signed, v.g. in v.g. cloth, d.w.; The New Confessions (1987) signed, v.g.+ in cloth, d.w., slightly spotted at top edge. Lovely copy; Any Human Heart (2002) v.g. in cloth, d.w.; Armadillo (1998) signed by the author and inscribed " For Philip Murray / all good wishes …" v.g. in cloth, d.w. (5)
Osborne (John) Look Back in Anger, (Faber 1957) First UK Edn. Signed Copy of one of the landmark plays of the 20th Century, with Jimmy Porter the original "angry young man". V.g. in cloth, tight, clean, d.w. is rubbed at edges and worn (loss) at spine ends but overall a most collectable copy. Signed by Osborne and dated 8. 9. 89. Als commenting on a few actors' performances, laid in. Interesting. (1)
Special Limited Editions, Signed in Slip Case Garcia Marquez (Gabriel) El General en Su Laberinto: Novela. No. 85 of 125 for Ediciones del Equilibrista (Mexico). In maroon cloth, in matching slip case with portrait of author. Fine, in near fine slip case; El amor en los tiempos del colera. First Edition, (Bogota, Oveja Negra, December 1985). In yellow cloth and complete dw. Inscribed (apparently non-author) "Para Antonio - en el dia mas especial de 1986. Feliz cumpleaños! …. GM Bogota vii. 3. 86"." . [For Antonio - On the most special day of 1986 . Happy birthday !] The initialled inscription, GM, probably non-author. (2)
Moore (Brian) Cold Heaven, (Cape 1983) First Edn. Signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w.; Black Robe, (Cape 1985) First Edn. Signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w.; The Colour of Blood Cape, 1987) First Edn. Signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w.; The Statement, (Bloomsbury 1995) First Edn., Signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w.; Lies of Silence, (Bloomsbury 1990) v.g. in cloth, d.w. Signed, inscribed "For Philip Murray"; No Other Life, (Bloomsbury 1993) First Edn. Signed v.g. in cloth, d.w.; The Magician's Wife, (Bloomsbury 1997) First Edn. Signed, inscribed "23. 9 .97". V.g. in cloth, d.w. A nice clean set. (7)
McGahern (John) The Dark (Faber 1965) First Edn. Signed. McGahern's first novel, since The Barracks. Its hinting at some of the darker aspects of Irish life led to widespread criticism and in effect led to McGahern's dismissal from his teaching post. V.g. in slightly soiled cloth, leaning a little, d.w. soiled, with thumbnail sized tear to bottom edge of front panel - loss. Faded at spine, corners and edges rubbed, slight chipping to spine ends. Signed on title page. (1)
Kennedy (William) The Ink Truck (Dal Press, New York, 1969) signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w. slightly soiled, creased along bottom edge of front panel, hinges a little weak, edges toned. A lovely copy of Kennedy's Scarce First Book. In clear protective covering; The Flaming Corsage (Viking 1996) signed; Very Old Bones (Viking 1992) signed v.g. in cloth, d.w. with 1mls, orig. envelope, laid in; Quinn's Book (Kennedy (William) In clear protective covering. (5) Note: last two books were listed twice. Just 5 items as above.
Nine First UK Editions All Signed Copies Barnes (Julian) Cross Channel (Cape, 1996), signed, dated 18.i.96; Staring at the Sun (1986), signed; A History of the World in 101/2 Chapters (Cape, 1989), signed; England, England (Cape, 1998), signed, dated 3/9/98; Talking it Over, (Cape, 1991) signed; The Porcupine (Cape, 1992) signed, 5 Nov. 92; Love etc. (Cape, 2000), inscribed "to Philp / that poor doctor of Sligo / from Julian Barnes who unlike Dan Kavanagh / has never been treated by him, 14 Sept. 2000 - best wishes…"; Letters from London (Picador, wraps), signed; Arthur and George (Cape, 2005), decorative cloth, no d.w. issued, signed. All Very Good in unclipped d.w. Laid in: 5 acs re signing of books, 2 original envelopes. (9)
Heaney (Seamus) [Henryson: Robt.] trans by Heaney: The Testament of Cressid & Seven Fables, (Faber 2009) First Edn. No 54 of 110 Ltd Edn. of copies, Signed by author. Fine in slipcase; Laments, (Gallery 2009) First thus. Heaney and Stanislaw Baranczak translate original of Jan Kochanowski. V.g.+ in cloth, d.w.; Selected Poems 1966 - 1987, (FSG 1990) First US Edn. V.g.+ in cloth, d.w. (3)
DeLillo (Don) Ratner's Star, (Knopf 1976) First US Edn., v.g. in cloth, unclipped d.w. is lightly rubbed, small closed tear at bottom edge, no loss, top edge dusty; Players, (Knopf 1977) First US Edn., v.g. in cloth, unclipped d.w. in removable wraps is v.g.+, toning to flaps and pages edges. Top edge dusty. (2)
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