Summertime Signed by Coetzee, Signed (9 results)

First UK Printing published by Harvill Secker, London in 2009. 8vo., pale brown boards lettered in gilt to spine; navy blue endpapers; in the original unclipped photographic wrapper (£17.99) with a black and white photograph of the author to the lower flap; The BOOK is in near fine condition with a hint of toning to the text-block due to the quality of the paper stock used. The WRAPPER is in fin condition and is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Signed by the author to a tipped-in bookplate to the front blank end-paper. This signed bookplate was provided by The Oak Tree Fine Press. 'J M Coetzee was instrumental in establishing Oak Tree Fine Press and has generously signed many books to assist our efforts. The provenance of the signature is thus guaranteed' (Oak Tree Fine Press). The third and final instalment in the 'Scenes from Provincial Life' series, a trilogy of fictionalised memoirs by the South African writer J. M. Coetzee. Preceded by 'Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life' (1997), and 'Youth: Scenes from Provincial Life II' (2002), the books detail the author's life growing up in Worcester, the struggles he faced in his early twenties in London after fleeing political unrest in Cape Town, and this, the final work, set after the author's death. Written from the perspective of an biographer attempting to gain insight into the mind of the late writer, the story is told through five characters who knew him intimately - the married woman with whom he had an affair, a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him, and other friends and colleagues including among them the author's own father. The book was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in the year of publication - the author had previously already won the prestigious award twice. "An elegant request" one Guardian article wrote, upon publication, "that the sum of Coetzee's existence as a public figure should be looked for only in his writing." A wonderful example. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine US first edition, first printing hardback in a fine unblemished dustjacket (not price-clipped) fitted with a removable, clear mylar sleeve - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback in a fine unblemished dustjacket (not price-clipped) fitted with a removable, clear mylar sleeve - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - Includes a flyer from the event and a photograph of the author signing laid in - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. A new first printing in a likewise unclipped dust wrapper. This unread gift condition copy is SIGNED by the author to the title page. Superb attributes for this elusive signature. BOXED DESPATCH. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. A unique listing that includes an AS NEW copy of the FIRST EDITION. FIRST PRINTING compilation - SCENES FROM PROVINCIAL LIFE TRILOGY and Secker and Warburg first edition and forst printing copies of BOYHOOD< YOUTH ANS SUMMERTIME. SCENES FROM PROVINCIAL LIFE is SIGNED by J.M. Coetzee on the title page and dated during the first week of publication (22/9/2011). The long awaited compilation of Boyhood, Youth and Summertime. The signing event ticket is laid in. A VERY, VERY, scarce copy of this signed and dated first edition. Also included are Secker and Warburg first edition and first printing copies of Boyhood, Youth and Summertime. BOYHOOD was published in 1997 and is a very good copy of the Secker and Warburg FIRST EDITION and FIRST PRINTING. The dust jacket and book condition are very good with some sun fading and a slight lean to the spine. The jacket is NOT price clipped. YOUTH is also the Secker and Warburg first edition and first printing in fine condition (some light toning to the pages only). Published in 2002. SUMMERTIME is a fine Secker and Warburg UK first edition and first printing. The book is unread; published in 2009. Each book has the full number line to "1" on the copyright page. A very pleasing set of 3 from the Nobel Prize Winner for Literature (2003). Additional postage may be required and will be quoted if required. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. VOL 1 Boyhood : fine first printing in a very good unclipped dust wrapper with the original price intact, having creasing to the odd extremity. SIGNED by the author to the title page. VOL2 Youth: A fine second printing with the usual tanning in a fine unclipped dust wrapper with the original price intact, having a crease to the rear inner flap, nevertheless SIGNED by the author to the title page.VOL 3 Summertime: a mint first printing in a likewise unclipped dust wrapper, this unread gift condition copy is SIGNED by the author to the title page.The complete and separate three volumes of Scenes From A Provincial life, the widely acclaimed trilogy from this Nobel & Booker winning author. Superb attributes and very attractively priced. BOXED DESPATCH. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition, First Printing. Signed UK 1st Edition. Nice copy of a rare signed book. Correct first printing. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2009. Signed by the author directly on the title page (and dated September 2009). A Near Fine book with no marks or writing. Near Fine jacket. Not price clipped. A great copy of a very scarce signed book. Coetzee also won the Nobel Prize in Literature. This book is from the Richard Alston collection of signed Booker Prize winners and nominees - see more details at Firsteds. We are listing one 'year' of signed Booker Prize nominated books every working day. You can set up a watch list at ABE or Firsteds.

The First UK Printing Published by Harvill Secker, London in 2009. 8vo., pale brown boards lettered in gilt to spine; navy blue endpapers; in the original unclipped photographic wrapper (£17.99) with a black and white photograph of the author to the lower flap; The BOOK is fine; THE WRAPPER fine, with a 2009 'Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize' sticker to the front panel. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. This copy signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. A copy of the ticket for the signing event is loosely laid in for provenance. The third and final instalment in the 'Scenes from Provincial Life' series, a trilogy of fictionalised memoirs by the South African writer J. M. Coetzee. Preceded by 'Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life' (1997), and 'Youth: Scenes from Provincial Life II' (2002), the books detail the author's life growing up in Worcester, the struggles he faced in his early twenties in London after fleeing political unrest in Cape Town, and this, the final work, set after the author's death. Written from the perspective of an biographer attempting to gain insight into the mind of the late writer, the story is told through five characters who knew him intimately - the married woman with whom he had an affair, a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him, and other friends and colleagues including among them the author's own father. The book was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in the year of publication - the author had previously already won the prestigious award twice. "An elegant request" one Guardian article wrote, upon publication, "that the sum of Coetzee's existence as a public figure should be looked for only in his writing". A wonderful example. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. A First UK printing published by Harvill Secker in 2009.The BOOK is in Immaculate MINT condition having only be opened to be signed.The WRAPPER is equally in MINT condition and is protected in the removable Brodart archival protector.The book has been SIGNED by J.M.Coetzee to the title page and a ticket for the signing event accompanies this title for provenance.Shortlisted for the 2009 Man Booker Prize and the third title in the Nobel Laureate's trilogy of fictionalised biography.A lovely item. ashtonrarebooks welcomes direct contact. Signed by Author(s).