It is in good condition. He has been collecting the first 1000 Paperback Penguins since the 1960s. All his books, bar a few books from the first 10, are ALL 1st Edition/1st Impression versions.
Pale Fire Hardcover Vladimir Nabokov Putnams Sons Novel Third Impression 1962
Dust jacket as wears but the inside of the book is very good BK44
1760 Benjamin Franklin Imprint Dell
Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 1760. • Philadelphia printing, 1760. • Important Franklin press production. • Original marbled wrappers. WILLIAM LAW – THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER.
1674 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TONGUE 2nd Impression By Richard Allestree
This is a rarely seen 2nd impression of ‘The Government of the Tongue’ by Richards Allestree, published in 1674, just 8 years after the Great Fire of London. It is in acceptable condition, appearing complete except for the frontispiece, with firm binding apart from the opening two leaves which are detached, please see detailed photos. The spine is missing and the cover boards are in a poor condition, ripe for re-binding. There is some light watermarking particularly to the title page. It measures 7.25 inches by 4.75 inches. Please see my other rare antique and good quality books listed.
The Godfather by Mario Puzo 1st Edition 2nd Impression HBDJ 1969
The Godfather by Mario Puzo is a rare and valuable first edition, second impression hardcover book published in 1969 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons. This classic literature and fiction novel, set in North America, is written in English and includes special attributes such as a dust jacket. As an original book of its kind, it is a collector’s item that holds historical significance in the world of literature.