Crowley (Aleister) Moonchild. A Prologue, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Edward Goldston to front free endpaper, spotting to fore-edge, browning to endpapers, original cloth, light rubbing and bumping to spine ends and corners, dust-jacket by Beresford Egan, light sunning to spine, chipping to head of spine and corners, short splits to head and foot of upper joint, faint marking to upper panel, an excellent copy, [Yorke 51], 8vo, Mandrake Press, 1929.⁂ An excellent association copy inscribed from the author to the publisher. A key Crowley title and with the Beresford Egan jacket, arguably his most iconic work. Edward Goldston, alongside P. R. Stephenson, founded the Mandrake press in 1929. They published three works by Crowley before the publisher was forced to close in 1930. See also lot 102.
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Crowley (Aleister) The Stratagem and other Stories, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Edward Goldston this first venture on my behalf from Aleister Crowley" to endpaper, illustration, light browning to endpapers, original cloth-backed boards, paper label to spine chipped at foot, not affecting lettering, light marking to spine, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spine with minor chipping to head, light creasing to head, near-fine overall, [Yorke 52], small 8vo, Madrake Press, [1930].⁂ Crowley's only short story collection inscribed to the publisher. Following the closure of the Mandrake Press in 1930, Crowley briefly managed to revive the stricken publisher. The present work was the first published for Crowley by the new company as alluded to in the inscription. Sadly the new company faired no better than the old and they were forced to close the same year. For more Goldston and the Mandrake press see lot 100.
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[Crowley (Aleister)] The Equinox of the Gods. The Official Organ of the A.A. Vol.III, No. III, first edition, first issue, signed presentation inscription from the author to Edward Grove to endpaper, colour plate, illustrations, facsimile sheets of 'The Book of the Law' in wrapper and loosely inserted in pocket at end, errata slip with 10 items tipped in at rear, two different prospectuses and copy of typed promotional letter by 'A. L. Alexander' loosely inserted, some light marginal toning or finger-soiling, upper hinge weak, bookplate of Timothy d'Arch Smith to pastedown, original white buckram lettered and decorated in gilt, spine browned, spine ends and corners bumped and frayed, light toning and soiling to covers, uncut, [Yorke 63C,3b], 4to, issued by the O.T.O., 1936.⁂ Crowley's foundational text for Thelema inscribed to the husband of a former lover. Edward Grove, a painter, married Euphemia Lamb, an artists' model and former lover of Crowley, in 1934.
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[Crowley (Aleister)] " Mahatma Guru Sri Paramahansa Shivaji". Eight Lectures on Yoga, Equinox Vol. 3 No. 4, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author " To Louis Fox, an admirable cook a cordial companion. Wishing him as one does in happier climes "A thousand times a night for a thousand years" Aleister Crowley" to endpaper, frontispiece portrait, illustrations, pink errata slip tipped in at end, scattered spotting, partly unopened, original cloth, very light sunning to spine, light splash marks to covers, dust-jacket, spine ends and corners chipped with tape repairs, holing to fore-edges and spine with tape repair, light creasing to head and foot, [Yorke 62C, 4], 4to, Published by the O. T. O., 1939.⁂ Louis Fox makes regular appearances in Crowley's diaries of the late 1930s, often as a dinner companion and often with favourable comments as to the food ("His ravioli and cream. Oh boy!")
Crowley (Aleister) Thumbs Up!, first edition, first issue, number 32 of 100 copies signed by the author, this copy with presentation inscription from the author "To Guy Knowles, Known in the Secret Conclaves as G. K., from his old companion-on-the-hoof a.c., known in the Arcane Aeropagus as Aleister Crowley. In memory of unfading Himalayan splendour" to limitation p., portrait frontispiece of the author tipped onto verso of upper wrapper (frontispiece with spotting and repaired tear to head, likely remounted), errata slip tipped in at front, light patch of browning to title, original stitched wrappers, light toning to covers, some light damp-staining, [York 42a], Published by the O. T. O., 1941.⁂ An excellent association copy inscribed to a companion on Crowley's failed expedition to climb K2.The expedition to climb K2 in 1902 was unfortunately unsuccessful although the party reached further than any before them and set several altitude endurance records in doing so. The expedition was beset by bad weather as well as the party suffering from a multitude of physical (Crowley had recurring bouts of malaria) and psychological ailments. Crowley's eccentricities including his decision to bring a substantial poetry library with him did not help matters; at one point Crowley threatened Knowles with a large revolver but was disarmed by the rest of the party. Knowles kept the revolver for the rest of his life as a memento of the extraordinary episode.
Crowley (Aleister) The Fun of the Fair (Nijni Novgorod, 1913 E.V.), number 12 of 200 copies signed by the author below frontispiece portrait, errata slip tipped in at front, mimeographed "Political Vote" and "Landed Gentry" pages tipped in at rear, original stitched wrappers lettered in red, some light toning, light creasing to head and foot, near-fine generally, [Yorke 43], 8vo, London and Barstow, CA, O. T. O, 1942.⁂ Crowley only signed a small number of copies in this limitation.
Crowley (Aleister) The City of God. A Rhapsody, number 140 of 200 copies signed by the author below frontispiece portrait, additional signed presentation inscription from the author "To Gladys Mitchell also a Builder with the admiration of Aleister Crowley Dec. 3 '44" to limitation p., and with 3pp. Autograph Letter signed from Crowley to Mitchell loosely inserted, original stitched wrappers, light fading to covers, spine ends a little chipped, creasing to extremities, [Yorke 44], 8vo, Published by the O. T. O., 1943.⁂ With a charming inscription from Crowley to the detective fiction writer Gladys Mitchell.In the letter Crowley discusses his reputation "I am so accustomed to being denounced as Head of the Internation Drug Traffic, White Slave Traffic, German Spy System, Fourth Division of the O.G.P.U, and so on. A busy lad" and discusses a recent book of Mitchell's that has occasioned the correspondence between the two writers (possibly The Worsted Viper which involves Satan worshipers in Norfolk). He also praises her creation Mrs. Bradley and makes a gift of the present inscribed work.
Crowley (Aleister) Olla: An Anthology of Sixty Years of Song, first edition, one of 500 copies, signed presentation inscription from the author " J[acintha] B[uddicom] 93 from A. C. 666 26.12.'46" to half-title, frontispiece portrait by Augustus John, original cloth, some light staining to head, dust-jacket by Frieda Harris, spine ends and corners chipped with tape repairs to recto and verso, creasing and short tears to head and foot, rubbing, light surface soiling, [Yorke 45], 4to, published by the O.T.O, 121 Adelaide Road, London, NW3, [1946].⁂ Presentation copy to the poet Jacintha Buddicom who befriended Crowley in later life.Buddicom is also notable as a childhood friend of George Orwell's. 93 is an important Thelemic number and often used in greeting.
Auden (W.H.) Epistle to a Godson, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to his brother and sister-in-law dated Oct. 1972 on title, original cloth back boards, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, small chip to head of upper joint, near-fine otherwise, 8vo, Faber & Faber, 1972.⁂ Auden's final complete collection, published a year before his death. Presentation copies are scarce, particularly one of such personal significance. For John Auden see also two previous lots.
Daudet (Lucien) Autour de soixante lettres de Marcel Proust, first trade edition, signed presentation inscripton from the author to his mother "A ma petite maman adorée, admirée et respectée, en attendant son bel exemplaire. Lucien" to half-title, plates, light browning to text, original wrappers, light creasing and minor chipping to foot of spine, near-fine generally, glacine dust-jacket, browned, chipping to spine ends, Paris, NRF Gallimard, 1929; and 3 others by Daudet, all inscribed, 8vo (4)
NO RESERVE Dos Passos (John) Three Soldiers, first edition, first state with three blanks at front and p.213, line 31 reading "singing, signed by the author on tipped in leaf, original cloth, hinges starting, original cloth, light fading to spine, spine ends and corners a little bumped and frayed, 8vo, New York, George H. Doran, [1921].
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Dos Passos (John) [The U.S.A. trilogy], 3 vol., first editions, all signed or with signed presentation inscriptions from the author, comprising The 42nd Parallel, light marking to endpapers, bookseller's ticket to pastedown, spine ends and corners a little bumped, jacket with light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners chipped, upper panel with chipping and creasing to head and foot, split to head and foot of upper fore-edge, Harper & Brothers, 1930; 1919, jacket spine a little browned, chipping to spine ends and corners, light creasing and minor chipping or tearing to head and foot of panels, short split to foot of upper fore-edge, Harcourt, Brace & Company, [1932]; The Big Money, light browning and ink ownership inscriptions to pastedowns and endpapers, jacket price-clipped, very light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners chipped, rubbing and creasing to extremities, panels a little rubbed and marked, Harcourt, Brace & Company, [1936], original cloth, dust-jackets, 8vo.⁂ An inscribed set of Dos Passos' monumental modernist classic, arguably the greatest American contribution to modernist prose and one of the great novels of the 20th century. We can trace no other complete signed sets at auction.
Drury (Allen) Advise and Consent, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Emery L. Frazier dated Sept. 3, 1959 on endpaper, illustrations by Arthur Shilstone, bookplate of Frazier to pastedown, original cloth, light rubbing and fraying to spine ends and corners, dust-jacket, light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners rubbed and a little chipped, short closed tear to head of upper joint, an excellent example, 8vo, Garden City, NY, Doubleday, 1959.⁂ Drury's classic Pulitzer prize-winning political novel with a good association inscription to a Washington political veteran. Emery L. Frazier (1896-1973) was a Kentucky politician who served in that state's House of Representatives before moving to D.C. in 1932, eventually ascending to to the role of Secretary of the U. S. Senate.
NO RESERVE Durrell (Lawrence) On Seeming to Presume, signed presentation inscription from the author to George and Jean Reavey to endpaper, jacket with very light toning to spine, minor creasing to tips of spine and corners, 1948; Sappho. A Play in Verse, signed by the author on title, ink ownership inscription to endpaper, light sunning to spine, jacket spine a little browned, 1950, first editions, original cloth, dust-jackets, excellent or near-fine; and 2 others, Tunc and Gerald Durrell's Catch Me a Colobus, both signed, 8vo (4)⁂ George Reavey (1907-76), surrealist poet and Samuel Beckett's first literary agent.
NO RESERVE Durrell (Lawrence) Bitter Lemons, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Robin and Renée Fedden to endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, light creasing to head and foot, 3 neatly repaired tears to foot, still an excellent example overall with the publisher's original wraparound band, 8vo, Faber and Faber, 1957.⁂ A good association, inscribed to a close friend and fellow poet. Robin Fedden (1908-77), writer, diplomat and mountaineer, one of the Cairo Poets, he co-edited the literary journal Personal Landscape with Durrell.
Baldwin (James) Go Tell It On the Mountain, first edition, signed by the author "Peace. James Baldwin" on half-title, light toning to endpapers, original cloth, some faint marking to covers, dust-jacket designed by John O'Hara, light sunning to spine, light creasing to head and foot, light foxing and chip to foot of lower flap, 2 small chips to lower fore-edge, light rubbing to extremities, but a very good, bright example overall, 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1953.⁂ Baldwin's first novel, one of the best English-language novels of the 20th century, rare signed.
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Durrell (Lawrence) [The Alexandria Quartet], 4 vol., comprising Justine, "Signed for Christopher hope he finds her good company!", jacket with light toning to spine, chip to head of spine, minor chipping to corners, 1957; Balthazar, jacket with light toning to spine, very short tear with creasing to head of upper panel, 1958; Mountolive, jacket with light rubbing to head and foot, 1958; Clea, jacket with light creasing to head and foot, 1960, first editions, the first with signed presentation inscription from the author to half-title, the rest signed by the author on title, some very light foxing or browning to endpapers, original cloth, dust-jackets, excellent or near-fine overall, Faber and Faber, 8vo.⁂ A superb inscribed set of Durrell's acclaimed novel cycle, still frequently cited as one of the great literary achievements of the 20th century.
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Durrell (Lawrence) [The Avignon Quintet], 5 vol., Monsieur, light toning to spine, jacket spine faded, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light rubbing to extremities, 1974; Livia, "Sue's copy", jacket with light browning to spine, light rubbing and creasing to tips of spine and corners, 1978; Constance, 1982; Sebastian, 1983; Quinx, 1985, first editions, the first signed, all the rest with signed presentation inscriptions from the author, original boards, dust-jackets, generally excellent or near-fine unless where mentioned, Faber and Faber, 8vo.
Ellison (Ralph) Invisible Man, first edition, first printing with publisher's code "A. B." to foot of title verso, signed presentation inscription from the author to title, browning to title and front free endpaper, upper hinge starting, original two-tone cloth, spine browned and a little rubbed, spine ends and corners a little bumped and frayed, dust-jacket priced at $3.50, light fading to spine, spine ends and corners chipped, small internal chip to spine, small patches of browning to upper flap, rubbing and creasing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1952].⁂ Ellison's extraordinary depiction of race and politics in 20th century America. One of the great novels of the 20th century and a cornerstone of African American literature.
Faulks (Sebastian) Birdsong, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Sara Paretsky dated April 24, 1996 on title original boards, minor bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket, light creasing to head and foot, else fine, 8vo, Hutchinson, 1993.⁂ Sara Paretsky (b.1947), author of detective fiction, creator of investigator V. I. Warshawski.
Ford (Ford Madox) Some Do Not... A Novel, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "The Gods to each assign a differing lot/ Some rest on snowy bosoms - some do not. For Jack Kahane, from Ford Madox Ford, Paris 20, March, MCMXXXIII" on half-title, neat pencil correction in the author's hand to the margin of p.92, occasional light marking or minor soiling, some light spotting, light browning and pencil marks to endpapers, some slight pulling to gatherings, original cloth, browning to spine, spine ends and corners bumped and chipped, splitting to lower joint, light rubbing to extremities, [Harvey A56a], 8vo, Duckworth and Company, 1924.⁂ The second book in Ford's acclaimed Tietjens tetralogy, with an excellent association. Jack Kahane (1887-1939), writer and publisher, founded the Obelisk Press in Paris in 1929 which would publish a number of the ex-pat Paris-based writers in the first half of the 20th century including Henry Miller, James Joyce and Cyril Connelly. Ford here is (mis)quoting his own line from Mr. Bosphorous and the Muses.
Ford (Ford Madox) No More Parades, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to half-title, very light browning to endpapers, original cloth, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, dust-jacket, some light surface soiling, very minor rubbing or chipping to spine ends and corners, but a near-fine example overall, 8vo, Duckworth, 1925.⁂ Rare signed or inscribed, we can trace only four copies at auction.
Ford (Ford Madox) A Man Could Stand Up, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Mop, Ford M. F. 17th Sept. MCMXXVI" to endpaper, original cloth, very light sunning to spine, minor rubbing and bumping to tips of spine and corners, dust-jacket, a few short closed tears to head with some accompanying creasing, small nick to foot of lower joint, some light surface soiling, an excellent example, 8vo, Duckworth, 1926.⁂ The final volume in the Tietjens tetralogy with a superb association, inscribed to the partial inspiration for the heroine of the novels, Valentine Wannop. Mop was the nickname of Margaret Cole (née Postgate, 1893-1980), a socialist politician, writer and poet. Ford was friendly with her and her husband G. D. H. Cole and combined aspects of her and Elizabeth Bowen to create his most enduring female character , Valentine Wannop.
Forster (E.M.) Percy Lubbock, C. H. L. Tennyson and others, contributors. Basileona, nos.1-7, double-column, illustrations, light worming, mostly marginal, modern calf-backed boards, no. 1 lacking lower cover but remaining issues with original pictorial wrappers bound in (some rather soiled), [Kirkpatrick C5 - C12], 4to, Cambridge, W. P. Spalding, 1900-02.⁂ Some of Forster's earliest appearances in print. Written by the author during his second and third years at Cambridge. Rare, we can trace only one other set at auction. This copy has neat pencil annotations below some of the articles identifying the authors. Intriguingly these suggest a few articles as being by Forster that are not identified by Kirkpatrick.
Baldwin (James) Giovanni's Room, first edition, editorial file copy with ink stamp to endpaper, signed by the author on dedication p., original cloth-backed boards, light bumping and fading to spine, ends, dust-jacket, spine slightly browned, spine ends and corners a little chipped, chip to head of upper panel, a few very short tears and light creasing to head and foot, light surface soiling to lower panel, light rubbing to extremities, New York, Dial Press, 1956; and an unsigned first English edition of the same, 8vo (2)⁂ Baldwin's second novel, a cornerstone of 20th century gay fiction, rare signed. The publisher of Baldwin's first novel, Knopf, refused to publish his second, saying that they did so as a favour to him as the homosexual themes would alienate him from his readership among African Americans.
Forster (E.M.) Where Angels Fear to Tread, first edition, first issue with 32pp. advertisements beginning with 'The Edge of Circumstance' signed by the author on title with a strike through the printed name, half-title, bookplates of Henry John Hancock Lloyd and Thos. and Lois Baskett to pastedown and endpaper, some light marking to front pastedown and endpaper, original cloth, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little bumped, small patch of marking to upper cover, light rubbing to extremities, but a bright and excellent copy overall, [Kirkpatrick A1a], 8vo, William Blackwood and Sons, 1905.⁂ Forster's first novel, we can trace no signed copies for almost 30 years.Published when Forster was only 26 years old, Where Angels Fear to Tread immediately established the author as a writer of note and its central theme, of the snobbery and hypocrisy of the English middle class, one that would preoccupy him for much of his career.
Forster (E.M.) The Longest Journey, first edition, signed by the author on title with a strike through the printed name, half-title, light marginal toning to text, light foxing to endpapers, bookplate of Thos. and Lois Baskett to pastedown, original cloth, spine a little darkened, spine ends and corners a little bumped with short split to head of spine, faint label residue to upper cover, some light rubbing or marking, but a very good, crisp copy overall, [Kirkpatrick A2a], 8vo, William Blackwood & Sons, 1907.⁂ Forster's second novel, beginning with a vivid depiction of the Cambridge of his day. We can trace only 2 signed or inscribed copies at auction in the last 30 years.
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Forster (E.M.) A Room With a View, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "A[ida] B[orchgrevink] from E.M.F. 16/7/16" to pastedown, 8pp. advertisements, the odd spot, ink monogram of Borchevink with note of presentation to endpaper, very light browning to endpapers, original cloth, very light fading to spine, spine ends and corners a little rubbed and bumped, some very light rubbing or marking, but a very good copy overall, [Kirkpatrick A3a], 8vo, Edward Arnold, 1908.⁂ A very good association copy of Forster's third novel, inscribed to a friend and tangential member of the Bloomsbury Group. We can trace only 3 signed or inscribed copies of this work at auction.Aida Borchgrevink, née Starr (1861-1931), socialite, daughter of an American corn millionaire. She was introduced to Forster in Alexandria and stood out as a somewhat eccentric figure - she had once trained as an opera singer and would sing Wagner loudly as she drove. The two remained correspondents for several years.
Forster (E.M.) The Celestial Omnibus, first edition, signed by the author on title with two strikes through the printed name with Autograph Letter signed from the author to Frederic Prokosch loosely inserted, 3pp. advertisements, some light foxing, pictorial endpapers, original cloth with rich gilt pattern to upper cover, slight shelf-lean, extremities rubbed, light marking to lower cover, [Kirkpatrick A5a], 8vo, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1911.⁂ Forster's first short story collection, rare signed. In the letter, addressed from the Reform Club and dated 14.6.33, Forster states that he "will autograph the books with pleasure" and adds "You may be interested to know that the cover and end papers of the Celestial Omnibus were designed by Roger Fry."
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Forster (E.M.) The Story of the Siren, first edition, [one of 500 copies], signed by the author with a strike through the printed name, 1p. advertisements, light toning to margins, bookplate of Frederic Prokosch to pastedown, original green, pale grey and orange wrappers, printed label, light fading to margins, rubbing and creasing to extremities, [Kirkpatrick A6; Woolmer 9], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1920.⁂ With the label in Kirkpatrick's third state, without border.
Forster (E.M.) Alexandria: a History and a Guide, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, maps and plans, including folding map in pocket at rear, light browning and ink ownership inscription of Islay de Courcy Lyons to front free endpaper, original boards, browning to spine, spine chipped at head and bumped at foot, light rubbing browning to covers, [Kirpatrick A8a], 8vo, Alexandria, Whitehead Morris, 1922.⁂ A rare Forster title, especially inscribed - many copies were destroyed by fire. Alexandria was an important city for Forster: he spent much of the First World War there working for the British Red Cross and it was the city in which he was first able to express his homosexuality. This one of the copies with the plan for p.144 placed at p.44. Algernon Islay de Courcy Lyons (1922-1993), Welsh photographer and novelist. See also lots 190, 196, 197, 201, 204 and 205.
Forster (E.M.) Alexandria: a History and a Guide, number 9 of 250 copies signed by the author, plates, maps and plans, some folding, including folding map at read, the odd spot or patch of foxing, light browning to endpapers, original orange boards, light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners a little bumped, light rubbing, [Kirkpatrick A8b], 8vo, Alexandria, Whitehead Morris, 1938.⁂ The second, much revised edition, published under the auspices of Royal Archaeological Society of Alexandria.
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Forster (E.M.) Pharos and Pharillon, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "L[aura] M. Forster with love from E. M. F. May 16th 1923" to front free endpaper, 1p. advertisements, light scattered spotting, original cloth-backed boards with horizontal blue streaks, light rubbing and browning to spine label, light toning to covers, extremities rubbed, [Kirkpatrick A9; Woolmer 29], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1923.⁂ An excellent association copy, inscribed by the author to his aunt the day after publication. Laura Forster played an important part in Forster's life - her house in West Hackhurst was designed and built by Forster's father and left to Forster along with her substantial library after her death in 1924. This bequest gave Forster an income for life along with the independence that this allowed.
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Forster (E.M.) Pharos and Pharillon, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "G[eorge] A[ntonius] Pro Alexandria Alexandrina, E. M. F., May 1923" to endpaper, 1p. advertisements, the odd mark or light patch of finger-soiling, original cloth-backed boards with horizontal blue streaks, spine label chipped and a little browned, spine ends a little bumped, corners worn, rubbed, [Kirkpatrick A9; Woolmer 29], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1923.⁂ A very good association copy, inscribed to a friend and fellow-author.George Habib Antonius (1891-1942), Lebanese-Egyptian diplomat and historian of Arab nationalism. Antonius worked in the British government censorship office in Alexandria and befriended Forster during this time. He is cited by Forster as an authority in the acknowledgements of his guide to Alexandria.
Baldwin (James) Another Country, first edition, signed by the author on dedication p., original cloth, light bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket, very light toning, short closed tear to head of upper panel, light rubbing or creasing to head and foot, a sharp and excellent example, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1962.⁂ Baldwin's third novel and his most popular, it was predictably greeted with a storm of controversy on release and banned in New Orleans and Australia on grounds of obscenity. Rare signed.
NO RESERVE Forster (E.M.) Pharos and Pharillon, first edition, signed presentation inscription "Rosalie Alford from Lily Forster May 16th 1923" to endpaper,1p. advertisements, the odd spot but very clean generally, original cloth-backed boards with horizontal blue streaks, light rubbing and browning to spine label, spine ends and corners a little bumped, light toning to covers, extremities rubbed, [Kirkpatrick A9; Woolmer 29], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1923.⁂ Presentation copy from the author's mother on the day following publication to one of her lifelong friends.
Forster (E.M.) A Passage to India, first trade edition, signed by the author on title with strike the printed name, 3pp. advertisements, some scattered foxing, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light fading to spine light rubbing and bumping to spine ends and corners, otherwise sharp and excellent, dust-jacket, darkened, heavier on spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, a few very short closed tears and creasing to head and foot, a few small neat tape repairs to verso, speckling to upper panel, a few small splits along fore-edges, a very good example, [Kirkpatrick A10a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1924.⁂ A signed first trade edition of Forester's last major novel, we can trace no signed copy in a dust-jacket at auction for 20 years.
Forster (E.M.) A Passage to India, number 141 of 200 copies signed by the author, title printed in red and black, additional spine label tipped onto rear endpaper, light browning to endpapers, bookplate of Mary Kennedy to pastedown, hinges starting, original cloth-backed boards, paper label to spine light browning to label and covers, light rubbing to extremities, but a very good, sharp example overall, t.e.g., others uncut, original slip-case (light fading on spine, some chipping and wear to extremities), [Kirkpatrick A10a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1924.⁂ The limited edition of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize-winning novel, rare in the original slip-case.
Forster (E.M.) Anonymity. An Enquiry, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through printed name, ink ownership inscription and bookplate of Gilbert A. Harrison to endpaper and pastedown, original pictorial boards by Vanessa Bell, chipping to spine ends with portion of loss to head of spine, light browning to spine and and cover margins, corners a little bumped, [Kirkpatrick A11; Woolmer 61], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1925.
Forster (E.M.) Aspects of the Novel, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Norman Douglas to endpaper dated 21.10.27, some foxing and spotting, endpapers browned, publisher's subscription card loosely inserted, Norman Douglas' ink ownership stamp to pastedown, original cloth, very light fading to spine, light rubbing and bumping to spine ends and corners, a few small chips to upper joint, dust-jacket, very light toning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light creasing to head and foot, a bright and excellent example, [Kirkpatrick A12a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1927.⁂ An excellent association inscribed the day after publication to one of the book's subjects, referred to in the book as "one of our foremost writers". Douglas has noted in pencil below the inscription the pages on which he is mentioned.
Forster (E.M.) The Eternal Moment and Other Stories, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Frank Sidgwick from E. M. Forster 28-3-28" to endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original first issue cloth blocked in gilt, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, but near-fine otherwise, t.e.g., dust-jacket, neatly price-clipped, very light toning to spine, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, light rubbing to extremities, but a near-fine example overall, [Kirkpatrick A13a], 8vo, Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1928.⁂ A fine association copy inscribed by the author to the publisher the day after publication. This one of 35 the copies noted by Kirkpatrick as having a gilt top edge, reserved for presentation.
Forster (E.M.) The Eternal Moment, first edition, signed by the author on title with a strike through the printed name, light spotting to endpapers, bookseller's label to pastedown, original second issue cloth blocked and lettered in black, light sunning to spine, light rubbing and bumping to spine ends and corners, [Kirkpatrick A13a], 8vo, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1928.
Forster (E.M.) Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "J. H. Mason from E. M. Forster. In memory of their friend. 17-4-34" to endpaper with Mason's address in Forster's hand above and Mason's note in pencil "Recd. Th. 19.4.34" below, frontispiece, plates, original cloth, dust-jacket, very light discolouration to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, splitting to joints, tape repair to verso, horizontal chip to upper panel, light surface soiling, [Kirkpatrick A16a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1934.⁂ A good association, inscribed 2 days prior to publication to a mutual friend of the author and the book's subject who himself features in the work. On p.3, next to a line in which Forster states "it was there that I saw him once or twice towards the end of his life", Mason has added a note in pencil "So did I JHM".J. H. Mason (1875-1951) printer who worked at or was associated with many of the major private presses of the early 20th century.
Forster (E.M.) Abinger Harvest, first edition, first issue with 'A Flood in the Office' present, initialed presentation inscription from the author "F[orest] R[eid] with love from E. M. F. 18.3.36" to endpaper, light browning to endpapers, "Ex Libris" book label to pastedown, original cloth, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, an excellent example overall, [Kirkpatrick A18a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1936.⁂ An excellent association, inscribed the day before publication to the subject of one of the book's essays.Forster and Reid met while studying at Christ's College, Cambridge. The two writers maintained a correspondence and mutual admiration for the rest of their lives (Forster once referred to Reid as "the most important man in Belfast").
Baldwin (James) Another Country, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "All the best to you and yours" to endpaper, ink ownership inscription to endpaper dated 1963, original boards, spine ends and corners a little bumped, dust-jacket, spine a little browned, spine ends and corners chipped, light rubbing and creasing, 8vo, Michael Joseph, 1963.
Forster (E.M.) Abinger Harvest, first American edition, first issue with 'A Flood in the Office' present, signed presentation inscription from the author "Dennis from Morgan with love 1936" to endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, bumping to head and foot, dust-jacket, some light toning but otherwise fine, [Kirkpatrick A18b], New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1936; and the second American edition of the same, 8vo (2)
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Forster (E.M.) What I Believe, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Rosie [Wichelo], with Morgie's love, 2-5-39" to half-title, light marginal toning, light marking to title, original wrappers, light soiling and discolouration, spine split at head, lower cover with chipping to foot, [Kirkpatrick A20; Woolmer 445], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1939.⁂ Presentation copy inscribed around the day of publication (Kirkpatrick gives the date as "early May") to Forster favourite aunt. See also lot 156.
Forster (E.M.) England's Pleasant Land, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author dated 30-4-40 to endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, dust-jacket, browning, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light rubbing to extremities, [Kirkpatrick A22; Woolmer 466], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1940.⁂ Presentation inscription from the author the day after publication.
Forster (E.M.) Virginia Woolf. The Rede Lecture 1941, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through the printed name, scattered spotting, original wrappers, light spotting and surface soiling, spine chipped at foot, rubbing to extremities, [Kirkpatrick A24a], 8vo, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1942.
Forster (E.M.) The Longest Journey, early reprint, signed presentation inscription from the author "Andrew with Morgan's love and with every good wish to you both for your happiness Easter, 1959" on endpaper, additionally signed by the author on title with a strike through the printed name, original cloth, light toning to spine ends, corners a little bumped, dust-jacket, spine browned, spine ends and corners chipped, light toning to panels, [cf. Kirkpatrick A2a], 8vo, Norfolk, CN, New Directions, [1943].⁂ The recipient possibly related to Forster's visits to Rockingham Castle (see lots 159 and 163).
Forster (E.M.) The New Disorder, first separate edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Rosie with Morgie's love, on their birthdays. January 1950" to half-title, tipped in frontispiece by Paul Cadmus, insect damage to upper corner of first few ff., original wrappers, some light rubbing and toning, [Kirkpatrick A27], 8vo, New York, n.p., 1947.⁂ Presentation copy to Forster's favourite aunt (see also lot 151).
NO RESERVE Forster (E.M.) Two Cheers for Democracy, first edition, signed by the author on title with strike through the printed name, scattered foxing, browning to endpapers, original cloth, light fading to head, rubbing to extremities, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, chipping and tears to head and foot, splitting to fore-edges, upper flap separated, [Kirkpatrick A28a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1951.
NO RESERVE Forster (E. M.).- Coxe (Louis O.) and Robert Chapman. Billy Budd. A Play in Three Acts., Adapted from a novel by Herman Melville, Forster's copy with his ink ownership inscription and Cambridge address to title, loosely inserted autograph note stating this came from the sale of part of Forster's library, original wrappers, light browning, light rubbing and creasing to extremities, 8vo, Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press, 1951.⁂ An interesting association - Forster wrote the libretto for Benjamin Britten's opera Billy Budd that premiered in December 1951. It is likely that this was copy of the play used to assist in the adaptation.
Forster (E.M.) Abinger Harvest, pocket edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Faith. With love to you and to Michael from Morgan after his visit and (safe) return. May 7th 1959. See p.380" to endpaper, additionally signed by the author on title with a strike through the printed name, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, chipping to head and foot, [Kirkpatrick A18c], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1953.⁂ Forster spent several Christmases at Rockingham Castle with his friend Lady Faith Culme-Seymour and her husband Michael. See also lots 155 and 163. The page reference is to the essay 'Hymn Before Action' which has a few pencil marks to the margin. The relevance is unclear but likely relates to a conversation between Forster and his hosts during his stay.
Baldwin (James) The Fire Next Time, first edition, signed by the author "Peace! James Baldwin" on title, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light spotting, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1963.
NO RESERVE Forster (E.M.) The Hill of Devi, being Letters from Dewas State Senior, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Walter Baxter to endpaper, additionally signed by the author on title with strik through printed name, plates, the odd spot, original cloth, dust-jacket, spine a little darkened, minor rubbing and chipping to spine ends and corners, light foxing and surface soiling to panels, [Kirkpatrick A31a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1953.⁂ Walter Baxter (1915-1994), author of the novels Look Down in Mercy and The Image and the Search the second of which led to an attempted prosecution for obscenity for Baxter. Forster praised The Image and the Search as a "serious and beautiful book".
Forster (E.M.) Battersea Rise, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "With affection and gratitude, these little first prints from E M Forster, Christmas 1955" to half-title and with ink correction in the author's hand to p.11, light toning to margins, original boards, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little bumped and chipped, [Kirkpatrick A33], 8vo, New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1955.⁂ The first chapter of Marianne Thornton printed in a small run as a Christmas gift for friends of the author and publisher.
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