TIMED ONLINE RARE BOOK SALE 24th April 2024

113 107 IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED 554. Swift (Graham) Waterland, (Heinemann 1983) First Edn., signed, v.g. in cloth, dust wrapper, inscribed " with good wishes / Graham Swift," dust wrapper is bumped and slightly creased at edges, edges toned, top edge dusty. Laid in: mls, offering to sign book; The Light of Day, (Hamish Hamilton 2003) First Edn, v.g. in cloth, dust wrapper; Out of this World, (Viking London 1988) First Edn., signed. Laid in: mls, offering to sign book. One als, 3ms cards, a signed compliments slip. (3) €180-€250 555. Rushdie (Salman) The Jaguar Smile Nicaraguan Journey, (Viking 1987) First US Edn., v.g. in cloth, dust wrapper in protective cellophane cover; Haroun & the Sea of Stories, (Granta 1990) First UK Edn., signed, v.g. in cloth, dust wrapper; Imaginary Homelands, (Granta 1991) First UK Edn., signed, v.g. in cloth, dust wrapper. All top edges dusty. (3) €120-€180 556. Special Limited Editions, Signed in Slip Case Garcia Marquez (Gabriel) El General en Su Laberinto: Novela . No. 85 of 125 for Ediciones del Equilibrista (Mexico). In maroon cloth, in matching slip case with portrait of author. Fine, in near fine slip case; El amor en los tiempos del colera. First Edition, (Bogota, Oveja Negra, December 1985). In yellow cloth and complete dw. Inscribed (apparently non-author) "Para Antonio - en el dia mas especial de 1986. Feliz cumpleaños! …. GM Bogota vii. 3. 86"." . [For Antonio - On the most special day of 1986 . Happy birthday !] The initialled inscription, GM, probably non- author. (2) €200-€300 557. Longley (M.) The Rope- Makers: Fifty-Six Love Poems, (Enitharmon 2005) v.g. in marbled paper wrappers as issued. This is No. 97 of 175, numbered and signed by author; Cenotaph of Snow, (Enitharmon 2003). Fine in marbled paper wrappers as issued. This is No. 37 of 150, numbered and signed by author; Birds, (Morning Star Folio 5/1 February 1994) signed, numbered 119/250 by poet, although the actual limitation run is 300. In original Morning Star envelope, toned. Laid in: Marsh Cinquefoil, Longley's Poem printed as Christmas Card, illustrated by Sarah Longley, inscribed " Philip - warm wishes at Christmas - Michael," v.g. (4) €180-€220