First World, Signed (75 results)

Paper Back. Condition: Good. Signed and inscribed by Rev. E. Gene Vosseler. Signed By Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A fairly scarce hardback first edition made doubly desirable by the author's signature on the title page. Signed at Charleston Festival. This looks read, but there are few signs of usage. The protected jacket is not clipped. The corners of the boards are square and undamaged. The text block is without marks except for the signature. No dedication, just the author's name. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. SIGNED on the title page, a perfect collectable. Protected perfect jacket, unclipped. Signature only, no dedication, and written directly on the title page. World first printing, hardback with jacket, SIGNED. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Great SIGNED copy of the third book in the series. This is the world first printing, on green suede, with silver blocking. Utterly charming books, much sought after in the special binding. Issued without a jacket. Signed on the title page in green and embellished by the author with a green star. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Fabulous signed first edition, unread condition, perfect book in a perfect protected jacket, signed on the title page. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. New and well reviewed book signed and dated by the author on title page. Highly collectible unread NEW copy. Mylar sleeve protects the unclipped dust cover. This is a pristine copy, stored in a low light book room. PERFECT COLLECTABLE. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. SIGNED UNREAD FIRST PRINTING. Perfect first edition in a perfect jacket. An as new copy. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. PERFECT UNREAD SIGNED first edition of this masterly novel. This was signed at the Charleston Festival. A perfect collectable, boldly signed on the title page. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Wonderful novel from the great lady, and this is a SIGNED unread copy. It was signed at the Charleston Festival. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED ON THE TITLE PAGE, and with a DEDICATION. First printing of the world first edition hardback, and with no marks except for the author's. A masterpiece by a still underrated writer and rare to have a copy in this FINE condition. Unclipped perfect jacket, protected. A great novel that convinces the lucky reader that they are in another time and place. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, which it should have won, this is as good as the modern novel can expect to get. Imagination backed up with historical research. A fine book in a fine jacket. (A wonderfully great book is more accurate.) Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This comes with a publisher's slip, and it is SIGNED by this brilliant deadpan Wodehouse like writer. Thomas Pynchon wrote 'A demented, deadpan comic writer' and you should snap him up because he is brilliant. Unread, as new, in a protected perfect jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. PERFECT unread new copy of the world first printing. This was bought on publication and has since been stored in a low light book room. Protected perfect jacket. SIGNED on the title page. No other marks, opened only for the signature. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. World first printing of the UK hardback, SIGNED on the title page, an unread looking copy. Shortlisted for the Booker on many occasions. Tight text block, no owner marks, not an ex library copy, although many of the first editions did end up in libraries. This one is as near mint as you could get. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Mimeographed typed form, completed in manuscript, on one side of a slip of paper. In fair condition, heavily-inked on aged and worn paper. Oval stamp in blue in bottom left-hand corner: 'SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE | 9 - NOV. 1914 | KLERKSDORP.' The form reads (with manuscript additions in square brackets): 'MARTIAL LAW REGULATIONS | Permission is hereby granted to [Mrs. J. J. R. Smythe & family] of [Warren Hill] to leave Klerksdorp for [ - ] by [Motor] | [signed] [T W Cooper]'.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First Printing of the novel that has been greeted with accolades and tipped for awards. THIS IS ONE OF THE FEW COPIES IN THE UK! Signed boldly in black marker by the author directly to the title page. The book is new and issued with an elaborate design - by the great Aaron Horkey - in gold and white on its cloth cover, because it is issued without a dust jacket. The stickers on the front and rear boards are designed by the publisher to be easily removed. A great new American epic from the Oscar and National Book Award nominated Sayles. VERY SCARCE AS A SIGNED FIRST IN AMERICA, THIS IS EVEN HARDER TO FIND IN THE UK. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. SIGNED ON THE TITLE PAGE. 1st printing hardcover in mylar protected dustjacket. Brilliant sequel to Sandman Slim, a greatly under appreciated series, and my tip for top investment. New & unread. No marks,not remaindered, not exlib, not a bookclub edition. Not price clipped. First edition with COMPLETE numberline. This is worth your attention, whether you are a reader searching for a great new writer or a collector wanting to invest. VERY RARE INDEED as a SIGNED US FIRST IN THE UK. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First edition of The Gold Standard: Building a World-Class Team, signed by Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xx, 236pp. Yellow hardcover, title in black on spine. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page, with a full number line. In the publisher's dust jacket, price clipped, faint shelf wear, a near fine example. Signed on the title page by Mike Krzyzewski and co-author, Jamie Spatola. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. Inscribed by the authors to baseball legend Stan Musial, first edition of Over Here, Over There: The Andrews Sisters and the USO Stars in World War II by Maxene Andrews and Bill Gilbert. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xii, 260pp. Red hardcover with blue cloth spine, title stamped in gilt on spine. Stated "First Printing: June, 1993" on copyright page. Clean text, no marks or notations. Lower corners and spine heel lightly bumped. Contains 8 leaves of illustrations. In publisher's illustrated dust jacket, retail price $22.95 on front flap, spine ends and corners lightly bumped, faint shelf wear to panels. Authors' gift inscription on title page: "To Lil and Stan Musial - With fond memories of America's 4 greatest years! Our best wishes - Maxene Andrews +` Bill Gilbert 1993." Also includes a typed note signed by the author Bill Gilbert thanking Musial for giving him an autographed copy of James Michener's Pilgrimage, and in return, Gilbert is presenting Musial with this autographed copy of his new book with Maxene Andrews. Stan Musial (1920-2013) was a Major League baseball player, playing first base and outfield for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1941-1944 and 1946-1963. He is considered one of the most reliable hitters in baseball history, being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969. During his tenure with the Cardinals, he was named the league MVP three times and helped lead the team to three World Series pennants. In 2011, Musial was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He passed away in 2013. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First English edition of Faith and Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World, signed by President Jimmy Carter. (illustrator). First English Edition. Octavo, x, 212pp, [1]. Black hardcover, title stamped in gilt on spine. First edition statement on copyright page. Bumped lower edge, not affecting text or dust jacket. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap, light shelf wear. Signed on the front free endpaper by President Jimmy Carter, with a full signature. An exceptionally rare book to find signed by President Carter. This work was first published by Simon and Schuster in 2005, under the same title. Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. RARE SIGNED FIRST PRINTING. Pristine first printing first impression, as new, signed. This charming novel is one of Smith's Professor Dr Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld 'Entertainments'. Brilliant, captivating, and a true tall tale. Unread copy, signed on the title page. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author.

Leather bound. Condition: Near fine. Signed first edition of More Verses by British Lt. Colonel Wingate Charlton, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross during World War II. (illustrator). First Edition. Twelvemo, [8]. 37pp. Red morocco, title in gilt on front cover. Gift inscription on front free endpaper. Light wear to spine, scattered foxing. Signed on the title page: "With best wishes from Wingate / 17 Feb 48." Lt. Colonel Wingate Charlton (1913-2007) received the Distinguished Service Cross during World War II, the highest honor for gallantry from the United States. On April 19, 1945, his tank unit took out numerous German positions near Hamburg, earning him the American honors. Throughout life, he was an accomplished poet and a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. Signed first edition of Off The Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change the World by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xviii, 194pp, [4]. Gray hardcover, title stamped in gilt on black spine. Stated "first edition" with a full number line on the copyright page. Solid text block, free of any marks or notations. In the publisher's dust jacket, $26.00 on front flap, "signed copy" sticker on front panel, light shelf wear, a very good example. This copy is signed on the front flyleaf by the author. Includes a foreword by Hillary Clinton. Signed.

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, printed end sheets. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 160 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Malcolm Brown'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

From the Macqueen-Pope papers (see his entry in the Oxford DNB). Merriman was accorded the honour of an episode of the BBC's Desert Island Discs in 1964. 2pp, 12mo. Signed 'Percy' and addressed to 'Dear Popie'. In good condition, lightly aged, with one dog-eared corner and folded twice for postage. Begins: 'Am not of course seeking any publicity over your book on St. James Theatre [published in 1958] only wish I could help more. / You know of course Allan Ainsworth [sic, for 'Aynesworth'] is alive the doyen of the Garrick Club! He played often with G[eorge]. A[lexander]. - in Pinero & Wilde. In the Prisoner [of Zenda, 1896] he was the young artist - charming looking young man. Another lovely young woman was in cast. Lily Hanbury! H. M. Vernon [sic, for W. H. Vernon] was Col. Sapt & Franklin Dyall young Fritz Von Tarlenheim [Dyall was in fact 'Josef', while 'Von Tarlenheim' was played by Arthur Royston] / There was a marvellous duel in prologue - [.] G. A. very fine swordsman'. He ends, after a short paragraph beginning 'What a play!': 'Cherio old man[.] No reply wanted'.

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient is the Harrow housemaster George Townsend Warner (1865-1916), father of the novelist Sylvia Townsend Warner, referred to as 'Townsend Warner / Historian' in a pencil note to this letter. Signed 'Ian Hamilton'. 2pp, 12mo. On first leaf of bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged, with a few pin holes from attachment of a no-longer-present enclosure. Folded twice. Possibly concerning shooting practice for the Harrow army cadets. Uncertain whether he has addressed Warner correctly, he writes that he has shown Warner's letter ('yours of 25th Feby') to Lord Roberts, 'who agrees with views expressed in enclosed letter from the Commandant - Hythe.' He continues: 'The District Inspector of Musketry, Home District, will shortly go down to see to this matter on the spot & the Commandant will also pay a visit to Harrow before anything is definitely decided'.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First edition, first printing of Unstoppable: Harnessing Science To Change The World, signed by Bill Nye. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, viii, 341pp. Brown hardcover. Stated "First Edition: November 2015" on the copyright page, with a full number line. Appears unread. In the publisher's near fine dust jacket, $26.99 on front flap. Signed on the front free endpaper by Bill Nye. Signed.

Condition: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 320 pp with two maps, monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Malcolm Brown'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

Condition: Very good. - Letter penned in black ink & filling all 4 sides of a sheet of letterhead folded once to form 4 black-bordered sides, each 6-3/4 inches high by 5-1/8 inches wide. The address where Hoskins is staying is printed at the top. Signed "Reginald Hoskins". There is a light paper-clip mark to the top edge of each side & the recipient's "date answered" stamp is is on the first side at top right. Folded once for mailing. Together with a sample brochure promoting a previous Hoskins lecture tour. Also with a carbon copy of the recipient's reply. Near fine. Hoskins writes to J.B. Pond of the Pond Lecture Bureau, following up on their discussion of a possible American lecture tour. He is about to leave for London and wonders if the financial arrangements will make it feasible for him to return for an extended tour. "I know that it is not easy to foresee with any certainty what sort of a success financially can be made and you quite understood my disinclination to return on an off chance."Major-General Sir Arthur Reginald Hoskins [1871-1942] was a senior British Army officer during the First World War. Hoskins served in the army from 1891 to 1923. Prior to World War I he saw active service In in the Dongola Expedition, the Mahdist War, the Second Boer War and the Somaliland Campaign. In September 1914 he was recalled from East Africa, where he was acting as Inspector of the Kings Africa Rifles, and joined the 8th Division, then engaged on the Western Front. He was given command of the 8th Brigade in 1915 and in early 1916 was transferred to the East African Campaign. He became Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in East Africa in 1917, later serving as commander of the 3rd (Lahore) Division in Mesopotamia and Palestine for the remainder of the war.

Condition: Fine. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Previously issued in an expensive limited edition in 1939 by Golden Cockerel Press, this issue with new editorial material by Malcolm Brown. Contains (viii), 279 pp with monochrome archive photographs to the central pages. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Malcolm Brown'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. T. E. Lawrence Society pamphlet loosely inserted. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

Bynner, Witter The New World Mitchell Kennerley. Hardcover. Inscribed by Bynner to Ralph Tracy Hale! First edition, 1915, hardcover with gilt stamped maroon cloth boards, octavo, 65pp., not illustrated. Book VG with dampstain to front board, spine (illustrator). Bound in woven red cloth stamped in bold. Small tear at the bottom corner of the front panel; clean and tight throughout. With some scattered dust foxing along the fore edges. Inscribed to author Percy Mackay: "For Percy Mackay, Spender of the faith! Witter Bynner Cornish, N.H. July 31 1915." n the front endpaper. First edition with matching dates of 1915 and no subsequent printings listed.