Language: English
Published by Alfred a Knopf Inc, New York, 1985
ISBN 10: 0394543394 ISBN 13: 9780394543390
Seller: Classic First Editions-- IOBA, Cardiff By The Sea, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket--this copy is signed by Lessing on the title page--signature only. A superb fine copy--clean and tight with no evidence of previous ownership. The dustjacket is now protected in an acrylic acetate covering and is unclipped with just a bit of shallow edgewear to one tip and a bit of light rubbing to the rear panel only--or would also be fine--a very collectible copy. Signed by Author(s).
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed (without inscription) by the author on half-title page. First printing of first US edition. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Remainder mark to bottom page edges. Book is otherwise Near Fine to Fine, with no notable flaws. Jacket a bit crimped at upper rear corner and the front flap has some creases. No chips or tears. Publisher's $16.95 price is present on front flap. 375 pages. Signed by Author(s).
Seller: Clausen Books, RMABA, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Cloth Spine. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good (in mylar). First American Edition. Author's black ink signature and inscription on ffep. First American Edition; Textblock is clean and tight. Moisture stain on bottom edge of front cover and lightly bumped corners. Unclipped dust jacket with couple small tears to corners of spined and very slightly creased corners, mylar sleeved. 375pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed & Inscribed By Author. Hardcover.
Language: English
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0224023233 ISBN 13: 9780224023238
Seller: Blackbird First Editions, Bolton, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
US$ 20.76
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Uncorrected proof. Booker prize shortlisted signed by author to title page. Good with some rippling to first 30 pages and top of front cover, slight lean, minor chipping to top and bottom of spine, some marks to textblock and traces of ink transfer between some pages. 3 fox marks. Acetate protective wrapper. Includes publisher's card. Signed by Author(s).
Published by London: Jonathan Cape, (1985)., 1985
Seller: BOOKFELLOWS Fine Books, ABAA, Sun City, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. "First published 1985" statement to the copyright page, and £9.50 to the jacket's flap. SIGNED by the Nobel Prize winning author to the title page. A critically acclaimed novel featuring a wealthy young lady who commits herself to living the life of a militant left activist and belongs, long-term, to a poor revolutionary group. Small minor rub spot to the lower front cover, mild dust-soiling to the page edges, former owner's name to the front end-paper, else very good in black linen boards with gilt embossed titles to the spine; in a very nearly fine dust jacket with minor rubbing to the laminate on the rear panel; original printed £9.50 net price still intact to the front inner flap. Octavo; 370 pages. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Jonathan Cape / London Limited Editions, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0224023233 ISBN 13: 9780224023238
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Green Cloth, Gilt, Over Marbled Paper Covered Boards. #187 Of A Limited Edition Of 250 Copies Signed By Author And In A Special Binding. Fine. Lacking The Plain Glassine Book Jacket. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0224023233 ISBN 13: 9780224023238
Seller: Blackbird First Editions, Bolton, United Kingdom
Signed
US$ 48.43
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. London Limited Editions, Jonathan Cape, 1985. First Edition. Number 57 of 250 numbered copies signed by the author. Quarter cloth gilt, marbled boards. Fine in Fine original glassine wrapper protected with clear removable sleeve. A lovely clean tight copy which appears to be unread. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Jonathan Cape Limited and London Limited Editions, London, 1985
Seller: Provan Books, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Signed
US$ 69.19
Quantity: 5 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. 370 pages, fine condition in marbled paper covered boards and cloth spine with slightly worn clear paper wrapper. One of 250 numbered copies of the first edition signed by the author and specially bound for London Limited Editions. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985
ISBN 10: 0394484282 ISBN 13: 9780394484280
Seller: Orpheus Books, Edmonds, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition / First printing. Signed by the author on the title page. Red cloth spine, gray paper-covered boards. 375 pages. Fine in fine dust jacket. Doris Lessing was the 2007 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Language: English
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1985
ISBN 10: 0394543394 ISBN 13: 9780394543390
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. First American Edition. Octavo, 375 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine grey with black lettering. Dust jacket protected with mylar covering. Price uncut: "$16.95". Jacket with light age toning and very light marking. Very light shelf wear to head and tail of jacket spine and to jacket edges and corners. Light bumping to head and tail of book spine and to edges and corners of boards. A few small marks scattered across binding. Signed flat by Lessing on title page. Shelved in Room C. 1391300. Special Collections.
Seller: REVERE BOOKS, abaa/ilab & ioba, Fernandina Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcovers. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First US edition, first prnt. Signed by Lessing on the half-title page. Faint beginning board edge toning and spine bottom edge cloth lightly wrinkled; dustjacket with few tiny edge creases and small soil spot on rear panel. Near Fine condition in a Near Fine dustjacket with an archival cover.Lessing's ninth novel. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Knopf, New York, New York, 1985
ISBN 10: 0394543394 ISBN 13: 9780394543390
Seller: Dallas Surplus Stacks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine Book & Jacket, toning, First Edition First Print, Signed, in a protective cover. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0224023233 ISBN 13: 9780224023238
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A most beautiful Limited Numbered first edition/first printing in Fine condition with very little evidence of wear in original glassine dust-jacket in alike condition; SIGNED by author and Nobel Prize winner Doris Lessing. Cloth spine is embossed with gold lettering. Boards are covered in handsome decorative paper; The tale of a group of small-time British radicals who get mixed up in terrorist activities far beyond their level of competence. Alice Mellings is the "good'' terrorist, a well-intentioned squatter and group caretaker, assuming the role of housemaker she abhors in her own mother. A novel about home, family, and revolt on several levels; 12mo ; Signed by Author.
Language: English
Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd, London, England, 1985
ISBN 10: 0224023233 ISBN 13: 9780224023238
Seller: Dallas Surplus Stacks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine Book & Jacket, Signed First Edition First Print in protective cover. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Cape, 1985, 1985
Seller: Shellhouse Books, Quinton, Northants, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
US$ 103.78
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket1st edition. Hardcover. Quarter green cloth with patterned boards, specially bound from the sheets in a limited edition of 250 copies, this being hand-numbered 155 and signed by Doris Lessing. Very clean pages. In fine condition throughout, published by Cape in conjunction with London Limited Editions.
Published by London Limited Editions., 1985
Seller: Peter Ellis, Bookseller, ABA, ILAB, London, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
US$ 242.15
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketFirst edition, limited issue from the sheets of the trade edition. Octavo. 370 pages. Cloth-backed marbled boards. Booker shortlisted title.Number 34 of 250 copies signed by the author.Fine in near-fine glassine dustwrapper slightly rubbed at the edges.
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1985
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Limited edition. Slightly bowed bows else near fine in a fine glassine dust jacket. Copy 195 of 250 numbered copies Signed by the author.