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  • “The Arabian Nights” – The Book of the Thousand Nights and A Night & The Supplemental Nights to the Thousand Nights and A Night – 16 Volumes Complete – Sir Richard Francis Burton

    To many, one of the greatest men to live in the Victorian era Sir Richard Francis Burton- Adventurer, Explorer, Linguist extraordinaire… originally published the first ten volume work in 1885 and the additional six volumes between 1886 and 1888.

    Criticised and acclaimed Burton did not hold back exposing the sexual imagery in the source texts and further emphasising by adding extensive footnotes and appendices on Oriental sexual more.

    Because of strict laws on obscene material these volumes were printed privately for subscribers only by “The Burton Club” – this set circa 1910.

    Collectable and gift worthy. A trifle rubbed here and there and the gilt spines a little light affected – otherwise a super and substantial set.

    Heavy and obviously large in scale – a postage supplement will be required, at cost, dependent on the location of the purchaser … please enquire – it will be worthwhile

    The whole of the Arabian Nights in captivating Burton Language.

    $540.00

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  • Biggles Buries the Hatchet – Captain W.E. Johns – First Edition 1958

    Biggles Buries the Hatchet – Captain W.E. Johns – First Edition 1958

    Sought after Biggles first edition one that is hard to come by. Published by Brokhampton Press in 1958. Octavo, blue boards, 184 pages plus catalogue with the usual ticks. Has the Brock Books image lower spine and number “52” as required of the first. Dust jacket chipped and worn through front end back flap part missing. Full page coloured illustration from the omnipresent Leslie Stead

    Erich von Stalhein escapes from prison behind the Iron Curtain. An event which brings Biggles into conflicts with his arch enemy.

    Biggles First but not the first encounter with von Stalein!

    SO SORRY SOLD

    $40.00

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  • Biggles and The Poor Rich Boy – Captain W.E. Johns – First Edition 1961

    Biggles and The Poor Rich Boy – Captain W.E. Johns – First Edition 1961

    The true first edition not the orange board Hampton copy often disguised as a first. This published by Brockhampton Press in 1961.

    Octavo, brown boards, dust jacket with “Brock Books” at base of spine and numbering system “58” above. 182 pages, plus catalogue [annotated in hand], coloured frontispiece, the odd line illustration by the usual Leslie Stead. A little age, really very good with a great example of the dust jacket.

    The entire British police force cannot find twelve-year-old Carlo Salvatore who has been kidnapped. Biggles and his chums come to the rescue – a trip to Scotland is required.

    Scarce Biggles First in good condition and in Scotland

    SO SORRY SOLD

    $50.00

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  • The Twyborn Affair – Patrick White – First edition 1979

    The Twyborn Affair – Patrick White – First edition 1979

    A particularly good copy of this first edition published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1979. Octavo, 432 pages, clean as a whistle throughout.

    A novel in three parts based first in the French Riviera before WWI: then a Sheep Station in the Snowy Mountain area of New South Wales after the war and finally in London in the lead up to WWII.

    The protagonist although connected changes gender and more in each part, and the whole is a complex novel, challenging conventions as well as being wickedly humorous.

    Patrick White at his best in the Twyborn Affair

    $35.00

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  • For Whom the Bell Tolls – Ernest Hemingway –  First UK Edition – Jonathan Cape 1941

    For Whom the Bell Tolls – Ernest Hemingway – First UK Edition – Jonathan Cape 1941

    Published by Cape in London, 1941. First UK edition, first impression, of what many believe is Hemingway’s most important novel. The important thing about the first impression is that many first on sale are later – and the impressions went on a bit – so don’t be fooled by that. Some impressions are so that that additional novels are added to the “Books by” list – it should stop with Fiesta and the publication page should have 1941 and zip else.

    Octavo, 462 pages, original blue cloth covered boards, slightly aged partly chipped but pretty complete Hans Tisdal designed dust jacket, re-enforcement to rear. An unusual repair being top of jacket overlaid with another identical piece – not a bad idea – a little weird.

    Hemingway’s classic about the Spanish Civil War. Tells the story of Robert Jordan a young American volunteer, attached to the Republican guerrilla unit.

    Hemingway wrote the novel initially in Havana, Cuba. The work is based on Hemingway’s first-hand experiences as a reporter for the North American Alliance.

    For those unfamiliar with where the title came from Hemingway helpfully provided reference to the words of English Poet and Dean of St Pauls John Donne (1572-1631) – it is well worth the understanding – … “never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee” … check it out – it will make a difference.

    Hemingway First UK – Perhaps his Strongest – Ding

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    $220.00

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  • A Moveable Feast – Ernest Hemingway – True First Edition 1964 – Predates American Edition by one day

    A Moveable Feast – Ernest Hemingway – True First Edition 1964 – Predates American Edition by one day

    “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast”.

    A fine copy of this important work. The best we have seen. And, as this is Voyager’s favourite book we have seen a few.

    Published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1964. Octavo, 192 pages. We can’t find a mark and the dust jacket is perfect, as if new, except price clipped – a gift givers prerogative.

    Scarce Collectable Hemingway First Edition – As fine a condition as will be found

    $240.00

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