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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Various

FIVE SIGNED/INSCRIBED TITLES

Published: Various, 1927 - 1955

Edition: As Described.

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1. Moore, George. The Making of An Immortal. The Bowling Green Press. New York. 1927. No. 170 of 1240 copies signed by the author. A preliminary blank flyleaf has a 2cm. closed edge tear, otherwise this is a fine unmarked copy in the original beige cloth with a maroon paper label title on the spine. Edges uncut and unopened.

2. Galsworthy, John. A Modern Comedy. Heinemann. London. 1929. De-Luxe 1st. edition in gilt embossed full vellum binding. No. 726 of 1030 copies signed by the author and with an additional 4 line hand inscribed quotation by Galsworthy. Some toning to the vellum but still a fine copy in the original plain cardboard slipcase which is a little torn and damaged.

3. Coward, Noel. Design For Living. Heinemann. London. 1933. Second printing of the first edition. Inscribed by Coward on the front free endpaper. Original cloth somewhat worn and fairly heavily and unevenly faded.

4. O'Casey, Sean. The Plough and The Stars. Macmillan. London. 1937. Later edition. (First published 1926). Inscribed by O'Casey in 1947 on the front free endpaper. About very good in the original blue cloth.

5. Mailer, Norman. The Deer Park. G.P. Putnam's Sons. New York. 1955. Third impression. Inscribed by Mailer on the front free endpaper and dated Nov '55. Original cloth moderately worn. Lacking the dustwrapper.

  • Overall Condition: Good to Fine
  • Size: Various
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
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  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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