Annuals, Signed (26 results)

Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy . Good dust jacket. Signed/Inscribed by author on half title page. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy . Inscribed by author on title page.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Text Figures (illustrator). Copyright Date: 1986 Sm Quarto, 1993, PP.141, Previously Published by Rodale As The Annual Garden; Signed. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Text Figures (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Edition Thus, Copyright Date: 1986 Sm Quarto, 1993, PP.141, Previously Published by Rodale As The Annual Garden; Signed. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Color Specimen Photos (illustrator). First Edition. Copyright Date: 2004 Octavo, 2004, PP.296, Signed By Engebretson At The Title Page.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 234 pp., Inscribed & signed by the author, Michael Ruggiero, on the title page.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Flat signed by author on title page. Light rubbing and sunning to d/j, creasing to front flap. Bumping to top spine. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. ; The Canadian Garden Collection; 5.75 X 0.25 X 9.25 inches; 64 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, green watered silk. Bottom edges of covers damp-stained, else fine. Jacket edge-worn, tanned on spine. Inscribed by editor to a friend. Stories by Mary Shelley, Anthony Trollope, Wilkie Collins, G. P. R. James, Mary Mitford, etc. Inscribed by Author(s).

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed by author on title page: "Peggy Cornett". Some bending to the corners of the fron cover and first few pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 208 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. covers and spine bumped and faded; good text. Signed By Author.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Flatsigned by Debra Knapke with date on title page. Signed copies of this title are rarely seen. Signed by Author(s).

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. [32 pages.] A collection of poems by Macdonald. A close to near fine copy in stapled wrappers with a scratch to the rear panel that extends to the last few pages as well. Signed and inscribed by Macdonald on the title page. Signed.

Original Cloth. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Book has wear the size of a half dollar on the rear cover thus near very good. Inscribed by by the Editor to his Cousin Winnie. Signed by Editor. Book.

Gilt decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Bookplate (upside down) signed by the author Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). 539 pps.

Original-Pappband. Condition: Gut. auf Titel beim Foto signiert von der britischen Schauspielerin Joanna Lumley (*1946): Lumley begann ihre Filmkarriere als Bondgirl in "James Bond 007 - Im Geheimdienst Ihrer Majestät", Später spielte sie in der Neuauflage von " Mit Schirm, Charme und Melone ". leichte Gebrauchsspuren, ohne Seitenangabe. signed by acess Size: 4°. Vom Schauspieler signiert. Buch.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Special Edition. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION No 250 of 450 copies. 500 pages. Illustrated. Original cloth. SLIPCASE. Fine copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. PARKER J. HAGE L. (illustrator). 1st Edition. . a dialogue between three gentlemen on a tour in North Wales First edition, volume 1, all published, in contemporary dark green cloth, some cloth bubbles, corners bumped. Spine, printed paper label, with loss, edges bumped. Internally, half title, frontis, [2], [5], (vi-vii), [1] errata, [1], 2-144, 149-231 pp, odd pagination but correct, some leaves uncut, evidence of bookplate removal to fpd, printed by B. M'Millan, Bow-street, Covent garden. (230*145 mm). In half black calf over blue cloth, a few spots. Spine, raised bands, gilt titles, lower joints worn & just cracked. Internally, half title, frontis, [2], [5], (vi-vii), [1] errata, [1], 2-144, 149-231 pp (odd pagination but appears complete), 2 pls, marbled endpapers, half title inscribed 'From the Author', with a couple of ink short margin notes, t.e.g., printed by B M'Milan. final page states End of the First Volume, & the usual sources show 1 vol only. (229*139 pp). ". a dialogue between three gentlemen, on a tour in North Wales, which has in part appeared in a periodical publication [Cambrian quarterly magazine] . a poem, called the Celtic annals, . in illustration of an argument incidental to the subject, and as a specimen of Greek versification in the English language." - p. [iv]. Inscribed by Author(s).

Condition: Fair. SIGNED/INSCRIBED! New York: H.W. Wilson in association with the Metropolitan Opera Guild, 1947. 1st edition. Sm 4to. xvi,751pp. Illus. Inscribed by author on front endpage. Book Good. No dust jacket. (opera, registers) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. An extremenly rare complete collection: only 1700 full sets were produced over the 20-year span of publication. (The largest printing of any one issue was only 3000.) The run includes 47 total works + 3 annual slipcases. Also included are the announcements, letters from the publisher and other inserts included with each issue. (See photos for an example from one random issue.) THE COMPLETE RUN INCLUDES: Original Series (1930-1935) 20 issues. Index for forst 20 isssue (1935) - 1 volume. New Series (1935-1938) 12 issues. Annual of Bookmaking - 1 volume. New Graphic Series (1939) 4 issues. New Colophon Series (1939-1950) 9 issues. [An index for the issues published between 1935 and 1950 was printed by the Scarecrow Press of Metuchen, NJ in 1968. This later publication is NOT indcluded.] CONTENTS INCLUDE ORIGINAL ART, INCLUDING. Original Series Part 5 (1931) includes the David Milne etching "Hilltop", Signed by the artist. Part 3 (1930) includes the Howard Cook woodcut "Paris Night". Part 12 includes the Gustave Baumann Woodcut "Eagle Ceremony". Part 13 (1933) includes the Emil Ganso woodcut "Bathers". Part 14 (1933) Includes the Aquatint "Bookshop" by Earl Horter SIGNED in pencil. Part 4 of New Graphic Series (1940) includes the Paul Landacre woodcut "Campers". Part 1 of the New Colophone (1948) includes an original serigraph by Leonard Pytlak. CONDITION. Overall Fine. Originally issued in protective glassine wraps that protected the paper spines from absorbing airborne pollution, the covers are in amazingly good condition. The glassine has become brittle over the ensuing 84-94 years, and some have cracked, exposing areas of some of the covers. Additionally, 12 of the earliest issues have been maintained in clambox slipcases, providing even more protections. As a result the covers are in VG-fine. (See photo.) All interiors are in fine condition. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. American Literary Annuals & Gift Books 1825-1865, by Ralph Thompson. A study of the era of gift books and annuals produced in the USA in the 19th Century, with a bibliographical catalogue of these publications. Complete with 2 signed letters from the author to a Mr Walter, on his New York Times headed paper, along with Mr Walter's original correspondence to him, comprising 5 pages of detailed notes in pencil on related subject matter. Provenance; from the library of the late William St Clair (1937 - 2021), British historian, academic and author. His signature and 1906 date to pastedown, including his note on the inserted correspondence, and some minor pencil marks by him. Please see our other listings for related works. Published by The H.W. Wilson company, New York, 1936. First edition. A very good (approaching near fine), navy blue cloth hardback, with gilt titles to spine. With minor wear. Some mild spotting to endpapers and title page, and edges of text block. Text is clean, bright and soundly bound. Text in English. Prelims + 183pp + Correspondence. Weight approximately 588g unpacked. Approx Dimensions: Each volume approximately 234mm high x 161mm wide x 20mm deep. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. paper cover booklet , front signed by author. presumably extract from larger work as pages 409- 436. good clean condition. ***** SHIPPING OUTSIDE UK WILL BE ADJUSTED UP OR DOWN TO MATCH ACTUAL COST. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Alfred Bestall; John Harold (illustrator). First edition. A collection of smart first edition Rupert Bear books filled with stories and illustrations, two of which are signed by the illustrator. Ten volumes. First edition. Both The Rupert Annual for 1995 and 1998 are signed by the illustrator. Brightly illustrated in colour throughout. A collection of stories about Rupert, a bear who lives with his parents in a house in Nutwood, a fictional idyllic English village, where he finds himself in lots of adventures with his other anthropomorphic friends. Created by Mary Tourtel, a British artist best known as the creator of the comic strip Rupert Bear. Written by Alfred Bestall, a British author who wrote and illustrated Rupert Bear for the London Daily Express, from 1935 to 1965. Illustrated by John Harold, a Scottish artist and illustrator known for his works on the Rupert Bear books. This set includes: Rupert's Fun & Puzzle Book, 1983. With a collection of fun stories, articles, games, facts, and puzzles for children. The Rupert Annual, 1995. Signed by the illustrator. With stories including: Rupert and the Pharaoh's Treasure, Rupert and the Star Gazer, and Rupert and the Noisy Firework. The Rupert Annual, 1996. With stories including: Rupert and the Dragon Dance, Rupert and the Pirates, and Rupert and the Mail Train. The Rupert Annual, 1997. With stories including: Rupert and the Song Snatcher, Rupert and the Magic Chalk, and Rupert and the Whale. The Rupert Annual, 1998. Signed by the illustrator. With stories including: Rupert and the Missing Cakes, Rupert and the Goose Chase, and Rupert and the Raft. The Rupert Annual, 1999. Signed by the illustrator. With stories including: Rupert and the Forest Throne, Rupert and the Skylark, and Rupert and the Apple Trees. The Rupert Annual, 2001. With stories including: Rupert and the Coronation, Rupert and the Seaweed, and Rupert's Birthday Adventures. The Rupert Annual, 2003. With stories including: Rupert and the Ringer, Rupert and the Late Start, and Rupert and the Lost Shell. The Rupert Annual, 2004. With stories including: Rupert and the Sky Pirates, Rupert and the Golden Pipe, and Rupert and the Summer Roses. The Rupert Annual, 2006. With stories including: Rupert and the Chimney Sweeper, Rupert's Origami, and Rupert and Little Yum. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. The odd small handling mark to the pages of The Rupert Annual for 2003. With the illustrator's ink inscription to the front endpaper of some volumes. Fine. signed by author. book.

Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Alfred Bestall; John Harrold (illustrator). First edition. A impressive thirty-one volume collection of 'The Rupert Annual' from 1880-2022, with vibrant illustrations and stories about Rupert and his friends, with two volumes inscribed by the visual artist John Harrold. Thirty-one volumes of 'The Rupert Annual'.Inscribed by the illustrator, John Harrold to the front pastedown to '1994': "To Brian Galer, with very best wishes! John Harrold." And to the title page to '1991': "For Pat & Brian Galer, with very best wishes! John Harrold, Canterbury, 9th November 91" , with an advert for the signing event placed included.In the publisher's original pictorial hardback. Dust wrapper and reversable Rupert poster to '1990'.Illustrated throughout with Alfred Bestall's and John Harrold's charming coloured illustrations.This collection also includes various Rupert Ephemera such as a sticker, a postcard, a poster and advertisements.This set features a collection of thirty-one Rupert Annuals from 1980-2022, featuring a collection of short stories about the adventures of beloved Rupert Bear and his friends. Rupert bear was first created by Herbert and Mary Tourtel and was taken over by Alfred Bestall in 1935. The Rupert stories were published in the 'Daily Express' to boost sales and in 1936 they published their first annual and have continued to do so every year onward. In the publisher's original pictorial hardback. Original unclipped dust wrapper to '1990'. Externally lovely to most and excellent to '1982, 1981 and 1983' with slight marks to the boards and bumping to the extremities, and to '1993' with Rupert wrapping paper taped to the front free endpaper. 'This Book Belongs to' space filled in to '1982, 1981, 1983, 1980 and 1983'. Wrap to '1990' is lovely. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages to all but '1980' which as the odd spot and minimal age toning to the extremities, and tidemarks to the extremities of the front pages to '1983'. '1994' and '1991' signed by the illustrator to the title page and front pastedown. Near Fine. signed by author. book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good. First Edition. Inscribed by John Northrop: "To/ Professor Hans-George Gilde/ and his students,/ with best regards/ John H. Northrop." John H. Northrop shared one-half of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1946 with Wendell Stanley "for their preparation of enzymes and virus proteins in a pure form.". Signed by Author(s).

Etats-Unis, Magico Magazine, New York 1984. In-8 reliure éditeur, simili cuir noir, de 186 pages au format 23,5 x 15,5 cm. Couverture avec titre doré. Dos rond avec titre. Plats et intérieur frais. Contient des études sur Sherlock Holmes et Arthur Conan Doyle, par de nombreux Baker Street Irregulars de 1953 à 1981, recueillies et présentées par Bliss Austin avec de nombreuses illustrations et photographies en noir. Indispensable ouvrage et un must pour tous les Sherlockiens. Petit tirage. Edition originale superbe état général, proche du parfait.Exemplaire accompagné d'une dédicace de l'éditeur sur feuille volante.

500p. cloth gilt. Limited edition 240/450 copies only. Excellent articles chosen from various editions of the 23 annual set. Now out of print and sought after. Signed by Bob Grant to limitation page. Signed.