Mather Berkely, Signed (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st US Edition. Yellow boards with green lettering on the side. Edges of boards are rubbed and a little discoloured. Head and tail of spine bumped. Binding is neat and strong. Front free endpaper is inscribed and signed by the author. Page edges are lightly discoloured and foxed. Pages throughout are evenly and lightly discoloured due to the age of the book. Otherwise this book is in good condition. Dust wrapper is lightly rubbed and discoloured. Edges are showing some wear and tear, particularly at the spine and corners. Lightly sunned, else in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound. Signed by Author(s).

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Spy thriller] FIRST U.S. EDITION, advance review copy. Octavo (22 x 14cm), pp.[vi]; 325; [5], blank. Publisher's hardback cloth binding in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Hal Siegal priced at $8.95. With publisher's review slip and typed press release tucked in. A clean, fine copy. Virtually as new. Espionage novel featuring British agent Peter Feltham, being the sequel to 'The Achilles Affair' (1959), which had been favourably reviewed by Ian Fleming for the Sunday Times. From the collection of Ian Fleming bibliographer Otto Penzler, purchased by ourselves at Swann Auctions in 2010, with a pencil note to that effect signed by his bookseller friend and colleague Jon Gilbert. Gilbert D21. Signed.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Spy Thriller] FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY with publisher's slip noting 'Compliments from the author'. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.222; [2], blank. Publisher's hardback cloth binding in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Lubrani priced at 21s. Contents clean, appears unread, jacket very lightly rubbed. A crisp, fine copy. Suspense novel combining treasure hunt and manhunt. Berkely Mather's novels were favourably reviewed by Ian Fleming for the Sunday Times, and, at Fleming's request, Mather later contributed to the screenplay for the first James Bond film 'Dr. No' (1962). Part of Ian Fleming's review for 'The Pass Beyond Kashmir' is printed on the rear panel. This copy is from the collection of Fleming bibliographer Otto Penzler, and later part of Jon Gilbert's bibliographical archive. Gilbert D21.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Crime Thriller] INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION. Octavo (22 x 14cm), pp.384. INSCRIBED by the author in blue ink to distinctive bookplate on flyleaf: 'For Miss Eileen Cond | with the author's | gratitude and pride | in being included | in her formidable | collection of | contemporary literature | Berkely Mather | Brede, Sussex | 22 October 1974.' Publisher's red cloth with gilt titles to spine. A sketch-map to preliminaries. With the dust-jacket illustrated by Colin Backhouse, priced at £2.75. Miss Cond's usual exemplary condition, with a small blue ink date note to fly-leaf. Jacket with a few small rub marks. Fine. A scion of a famous military family posted to the north-west Indian frontier in 1924 slides first into disgrace, and later into a life of murder and crime in the jungles of the Decan. Based on a true story. This copy is fondly inscribed to a personal friend of the author, Eileen Cond, described in a subsequent letter as "my earliest aficionada." Well-known as a prominent collector of modern firsts, Miss Cond was also a correspondent of Ian Fleming, and the first Secretary to the James Bond Fan Club. Author Berkely Mather was much admired by Ian Fleming, and contributed to the screenplay for the first Bond film 'Dr. No' (1962). Signed.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Spy Thriller] INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.254 [2]. With a sketch-map to preliminaries. INSCRIBED by the author in blue ink to Eileen M. Cond's distinctive bookplate to fly-leaf: 'To another "sucker | for mountains" with the author's | thanks and good | wishes | Berkely Mather.' Publisher's blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. With the dust-jacket illustrated by D'Achille, priced at 30s. Blue ink date note to fly-leaf. Very light rubbing to jacket edges. Near fine. A James Wainwright espionage adventure set in the mountainous country between India and China. This copy is fondly inscribed to a personal friend of the author, Eileen Cond, described in a letter as "my earliest aficionada." Well-known as a prominent collector of modern firsts, Miss Cond was also a correspondent of Ian Fleming, and the first Secretary to the James Bond Fan Club. Author Berkely Mather was much admired by Ian Fleming, and contributed to the screenplay for the first Bond film 'Dr. No' (1962). Signed.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Spy Thriller] INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY signed by the author. Octavo (21 x 14cm). Publisher's hardback cloth binding in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Alan Manham, priced at 21s. Inscribed by the author in blue ink to flyleaf: To all the Wiggingtons / with love from / the author / Jasper / Berkely Mather / The Banks / 4th August 1968. A clean, fine copy. Prison-break espionage novel involving British, Russian and Chinese intelligence agents. Berkely Mather's books were favourably reviewed by Ian Fleming for the Sunday Times, and, at Fleming's request, Mather later contributed to the screenplay for the first James Bond film 'Dr. No' (1962). This copy later formed part of the archive assembled by Jon Gilbert (pencil signature within). His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Illustrated by Rose, John (illustrator). First Edition. Boldly signed and inscribed by Berkely Mather upon front free endpaper in 1960. "Berkely Mather has combined his authentic knowledge of wartime secret operations with recent, first hand experience of the turbulent and bitter atmosphere in the Middle east to give this novel a reality, pace and suspense which will certainly establish him amongst the leading thriller writers of to-day." - prelims. "John Evan Weston-Davies (19091996), known to his friends as Jasper Davies and published as Berkely Mather, wrote fifteen published novels and a book of short stories. He also provided uncredited rewrites of the screenplays for From Russia with Love and Goldfinger." - Wikipedia. [8]-256 p. Complete dust jacket in clear protection which is taped to boards. The tape has yellowed, with transfer to both free endpapers. Prior owner's armorial bookplate affixed to front flap and front fixed endpaper. Binding intact. Unmarked with average wear. A sound and rare signed first edition example of this, Mather's first novel. ; Dust Jacket; 12mo; Signed by Author.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Adventure Thriller] FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.320. Publisher's hardback cloth binding in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Barbara Walton. with the scarce promotional wraparound band. Author's gift note in blue ink to Eileen M. Cond's distinctive bookplate on fly-leaf: 'Very best wishes | to Eileen Cond | & her father | Berkely Mather. | December 1960.' Miss Cond's usual exemplary condition, with a small blue ink date note to fly-leaf. A crisp, fine copy in the striking price clipped colour jacket and sash, lightly toned in places. The advertising band headed 'Ian Fleming says' reprints a seven-line section of Fleming's review of this thriller published in The Bookman. Fondly inscribed to a personal friend of the author, Eileen Cond, described in a letter as "my earliest aficionado." Well-known as a prominent collector of modern firsts, Miss Cond was also a correspondent of Ian Fleming, and the first Secretary to the James Bond Fan Club. Later part of the Jon Gilbert collection. Author Berkely Mather was much admired by Ian Fleming, and contributed to the screenplay for the first Bond film 'Dr. No' (1962). Ian Fleming: The Bibliography D16. Signed.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Spy Thriller] FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY with superb, double-page inscription signed by the author. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.256. Publisher's hardback cloth binding in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by John Rose, priced at 10/6. Inscribed by the author in blue ink to flyleaf:To Anne - and Jim / most flattered that such / a seasoned professional / should ask me to / sign a book for her / Berkely Mather. / Swanwick / - Aug. '59 [underlined twice]. On the opposite page with an arrow pointing to the recipient he notes' 'And I like 'em so / much I'll even / include Eric / -bless him. Contents clean, edges gently toned, bump to corner of rear cover, jacket with a few small chips and tears. Near fine. A rare book in first edition, especially signed. The first of two suspense novels featuring Peter Feltham, a former British Commando. Berkely Mather's novels were favourably reviewed by Ian Fleming for the Sunday Times, and, at Fleming's request, Mather later contributed to the screenplay for the first James Bond film 'Dr. No' (1962). This copy later formed part of the archive assembled by Jon Gilbert (pencil signature within). His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert D21. Signed.

[Autograph Letter] Manuscript letter signed. To Miss Eileen Cond, thanking her for her recent letter, sending condolences, discussing novel writing and a forthcoming research trip to Nigeria. One sheet of note paper, fifteen lines written in black ink. Folded once, near fine. Berkely Mather, writer of espionage adventure books which were favourably reviewed by Ian Fleming for the Sunday Times. Mather contributed to the screenplay for the first James Bond film 'Dr. No' (1962). The recipient Eileen Cond corresponded with numerous authors, notably Ian Fleming and Berkely Mather. Well-known as a prominent collector of thrillers, she was also the first secretary to the James Bond Fan Club. Gilbert pp.647-8. Signed.

First Edition. [Adventure Thriller] FIRST US EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY with superb, lengthy inscription signed by the author. Octavo (22 x 14cm), pp.255; [1], blank. Publisher's hardcovers, illustrated duct-wrapper priced at $3.50, with promotional wraparound band with supporting quote by Erle Stanley Gardner. Inscription reads; To Tony and Joan / from Jasper Davies / (Berkely Mather) / in memory of / very happy days / and wonderful / hospitality in Cyprus / (while this was being written). // July 1959. [underline] Contents clean, jacket is fine, having been protected in a clear sleeve which was taped at folds and edges resulting in offset tape marks to both flaps and endpapers. Otherwise bright and attractive in the rare advertising sash. Berkely Mather's books were favourably reviewed by Ian Fleming for the Sunday Times, and, at Fleming's request, Mather later contributed to the screenplay for the first James Bond film 'Dr. No' (1962). This is a fine presentation recalling the genesis of the novel in Cyprus, where some of the narrative takes place. This copy later formed part of the archive assembled by Jon Gilbert (pencil signature within). His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert D21. Signed.