A Grave for a Dolphin by Alberto Denti Di Pirajno (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Edition 1956. 192pp. 8 B&W photographs, original cloth. Book condition: Very Good, end papers have minor toning typical of this edition, presents well. One of David Bowie's 100! Dust Jacket condition: Good. DJ designed by Biro. Not price clipped, top and bottom edges have small sections missing and chipping to the top front and back - please see photos.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectable - Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. VG-/Good+ 1st print 1956 Andre Deutsch hardback, unclipped jacket. Some noticeable darkening and shading to end-papers with darkening along insides of jacket typical of this edition, small nick to top front edge of DJ with some rubbing to top of DJ spine, tight and very secure binding, near VG otherwise. Terrific Biro-designed jacket, with photo sections, well-preserved overall. One of Bowie's 100. More related books available, see our Bowie Beats Catalogue. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Exploration; Travel & Places. ISBN/EAN: B000OIQJH6. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 093305.

Condition: Good. 1956. First English Editio. 192 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Slightly more pronounced to text block edges and free endpapers. Plates are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Mild cracking to gutters between pages 128-129. Binding remains firm throughout. Faint pencil markings with scuffing to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild sunning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket, priced 15s net. Panels have light edgewear with minor chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and panels. Faint black marks overall. Noticeable scuffing to rear panel with minor loss.

First printing. 14 x 21.5 brown cloth boards with gilt tiles to the spine, 192pp with four photographic leaves (11 images in all) in original, unclipped dust jacket designed by Val Biro, showing 15s net price. The boards are in excellent condition, noting a 5mm diameter spot. All fore edge corners are firm, sharp and square. There are toned bands caused by acid migration on both front and rear endpaper otherwise the pages are very clean with only the very occasional spot. The dust jacket is in very good plus condition having light dust marking and a light crease at the top of the rear panel with an associated 3mm closed tear, very light surface layer rubbing at the extreme spine end tips. It is in original, unrestored condition, with no tape or reinforcement to the verso and it is protected in a clear, removable cover. A very nice example of a book that was a favourite of David Bowie and inspiration for his song 'Heroes'. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectable - Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG/VG- 1st print 1956 Andre Deutsch hardback, unclipped jacket in mylar. Some darkening to end-papers with darkening along inside of jacket spine area, internal areas around top and bottom of jacket spine have been reinforced neatly with archival tape, a little spotting to top edge of pages, tight binding, VG otherwise. Terrific Biro-designed jacket, with photo sections, well-preserved overall. One of Bowie's 100. More related books available, see our Bowie Beats Catalogue. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Exploration; Travel & Places. ISBN/EAN: B000OIQJH6. The book is available to view in-person at our Cambridge hub. The photos provided are of the actual book for sale, further condition-specific photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 091952.

FIRST EDITION, vignette to title-page, 8 photographic plates. pp. 192, crown 8vo, original brown boards, backstrip lettered in gilt and slightly sunned through the dustjacket, faint partial browning to free endpapers, the dustjacket by Biro, a touch of rubbing at extremities, the rear panel faintly toned with some very minor soiling, repriced in pencil to front flap, very good. The doctor's account of his experiences in Italy's former African colonies: 'Children, animals and magic are the main themes' (blurb). A Glossary at the rear largely provides native terms of the region, but also includes a definition for British readers of 'Pizza (It.): Southern Italian dish: a sort of cake seasoned with cheese, tomatoes, onions, chillis, olives and anchovies'. Interest in this book, which followed 'A Cure for Serpents', has grown in recent years due to it having been a favourite of David Bowie.