A BUNDLE OF NERVES.
Stories of horror, suspense and fantasy. Pp. 220; printed grey paper wrappers, faintly soiled, edges lightly rubbed; Victor Gollancz Ltd, London, 1976. Uncorrected proof copy. *Short stories. More
Proof Copies
THE EMBROIDERED SUNSET.
Pp. 256; printed pink paper wrappers, lightly foxed and faintly creased, edges slightly faded and rubbed, the title added by hand on backstrip; outer leaves and edges foxed; Victor Gollancz Ltd, London, 1970. Uncorrected proof copy. *Fifth thriller by the prolific English novelist, best known for her children's books. More
GO SADDLE THE SEA.
Illustrated by Pat Marriot. Pp. 304(last blank), title page vignette, pictorial headpieces; cr. 8vo; printed orange paper wrappers patterned with the publisher' device, faintly soiled, the backstrip and lower wrapper lightly creased; text block slightly browned, red inked initials and price at head of title page; Jonathan Cape, London, 1978..... More
RUFTY TUFTY FLIES HIGH.
With Pictures by D. G. Valentine. Pp. [viii]+82, frontispiece, text illustrations (a couple full page); small cr. 8vo; printed blue paper wrappers, slightly creased and with mottled fading, edges and backstrip browned; a little faint browning of edges and a couple of spots of foxing; Heinemann, London, 1959. Uncorrected proof..... More
LAST ORDERS and Other Stories.
Pp. 224(last blank); cr. 8vo; pale orange stiff paper wrappers, lettered and decorated in black, edges a trifle rubbed, the backstrip slightly creased; edges of leaves faintly foxed; Jonathan Cape, London, 1977. Uncorrected Proof copy. More
THE PENNY FIDDLE.
Poems for Children. Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone. Pp. 64, illustrated in two colours throughout (alternating black & peach or green & black); f'cap. 4to; printed brown paper wrappers, edges a trifle rubbed and creased; Cassell, London, 1960. Proof copy. See Alderson 81. More
THE MAN IN THE MIRROR.
A novel of espionage. Pp. 224; printed paper wrappers; dust wrapper, a trifle soiled, edges slightly rubbed; Gollancz, London, 1965. Proof copy. *Publisher's With Compliments slip loosely inserted. More
KEPT IN THE DARK.
Pp. 142(last blank); cr. 8vo; printed blue stiff paper wrappers, faintly soiled, edges and backstrip slightly faded and a trifle creased; Victor Gollancz Ltd, London, 1982. Uncorrected Proof copy. More
THE ROBBERS.
Illustrated by Charles Keeping. Pp. 144, pictorial headpieces; cr. 8vo; printed yellow paper wrappers, faintly soiled, upper wrapper stamped 'sample copy', the backstrip creased; Victor Gollancz Ltd, London, 1979. Uncorrected proof copy. More
RATHA'S CREATURE.
Pp. [vi]+260(last blank); cr. 8vo; printed light blue paper wrappers, faintly soiled and a trifle sprung; edges of leaves slightly soiled; Victor Gollancz Ltd, London, 1986. U.K. edition, uncorrected proof copy. *Winner of the 1984 International Reading Association's Children's Book Award and the PEN United States Literary Award. The first..... More
POOR CECCO.
The wonderful story of a wonderful dog who was the jolliest toy in the house until he went out to explore the world. Introduced by Margery Fisher. Illustrated by Antony Maitland. Pp. 146, frontispiece, half-title and title page vignettes, plus text illustrations (several full and one double page); small cr..... More
CHAMPION OF CHARLEMAGNE.
Translated from the French by Robert Linker. Drawings by Charles Keeping. Pp. 112(last blank), illustrations (some full page), glossary; narrow demy 8vo; pale blue paper wrappers, lettered and decorated in black, lightly foxed, edges slightly faded and rubbed, tiny snag at head of backstrip; corners of a few leaves faintly..... More
BOOKTALK.
Occasional writing on literature and children. Pp. viii+168; post 8vo; printed blue paper wrappers, faintly soiled; The Bodley Head, London, 1985. Uncorrected proof copy. *Loosely inserted is a slip from the publishers about the final format of the book, stating that one essay, Three fallacies about children's books (pp. 76-80..... More
THE PRESENT TAKERS.
Pp. 128; demy 8vo; printed blue paper wrappers, slightly soiled, the top fore-corners lightly creased, backstrip slightly rubbed; text block browned; The Bodley Head, London, 1983. Uncorrected proof copy. *For his 'lasting contribution to children's literature', Aidan Chambers was awarded the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2002. More
THE EVENING COLONNADE.
Pp. 520; printed paper wrappers, slightly soiled and worn, title handwritten in ink on backstrip, which is creased; a little light soiling and creasing; David Bruce and Watson, London, 1973. Uncorrected Proof Copy. More
THE NIGHT-WATCHMEN.
Illustrated by Gareth Floyd. Pp. title page vignette, text illustrations (some full page); cr. 8vo; pictorial grey paper wrappers, edges a trifle rubbed, small staple near top fore-corner of upper wrapper; Andre Deutsch, London, 1988. Proof copy. *One of the Runners-up for the 1969 Carnegie Medal, The Night-Watchmen later won..... More
UP THE PIER.
Illustrated by Gareth Floyd. Pp. 144, pictorial title page, text illustrations; post 8vo; pictorial blue paper wrappers, edges a trifle faded and rubbed, bottom fore-corner of lower wrapper slightly creased; bottom fore-corner of several leaves faintly creased, edges of leaves lightly foxed; Faber and Faber Limited, London, 1971. Uncorrected Proof..... More
TO BE A PRINTER.
Uncorrected proof copy. Pp. 188(last blank), text illustrations; printed paper wrappers, slightly soiled and foxed; edges of leaves lightly foxed; Bodley Head, London, 1980. Uncorrected proof copy. *Brooke Crutchley was the University Printer at Cambridge University Press from 1946 to 1974. More
THE FAR SIDE OF THE LOUGH.
Stories from an Irish Childhood. Illustrated by Ian Newsham. Pp. 118, illustrated (some full or double page); demy 8vo; printed blue stiff paper wrappers, slightly soiled; Victor Gollancz Ltd, London, 1983. Uncorrected Proof copy. More
THE GOLFERS.
Foreword by Henry Cotton. Pp. 192(last blank); printed paper wrappers, faintly soiled, publisher's imprint overprinted; dust wrapper, slightly soiled and rubbed; minor printing flaw to outer leaves; Collins, London, 1982. Uncorrected Proof Copy. Donovan & Murdoch 50750. More
GENTLEMEN IN THEIR SEASON.
Pp. 288(last blank); printed paper wrappers, short closed tear to head of spine; dust wrapper, slightly soiled, closed tear to head of backstrip; half-title page lightly soiled; Hutchinson, London, 1966. Uncorrected Proof Copy. More
FLOWERING WILDERNESS.
Sequel to 'Maid in Waiting'. Pp. [vi]+280; plain brown paper wrappers, slightly canted, lightly creased and worn, the backstrip creased and torn at extremities; a little light creasing and soiling; William Heinemann, London, 1932. Proof copy. More
FORSYTES, PENDYCES AND OTHERS.
Pp. xii+298; printed stiff paper wrappers, a trifle canted and slightly soiled, the backstrip creased; a couple of minor printing flaws; William Heinemann, London, [1935]. Proof copy. More
GLIMPSES & REFLECTIONS.
Pp. [vi]+338(last blank), 1 full page facsimile; printed stiff paper wrappers, slightly faded and creased; some light offsetting of letterpress, scattered slight soiling; William Heinemann, London, n.d. Proof copy. More
I KNOW MY LOVE.
Pp. 384, paper wrappers, printed title label on upper wrapper; a little light foxing; Collins, 1962. Uncorrected proof copy. More