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The 1960s marked a transformative period in literature, characterised by a seismic shift towards experimentation, social commentary, and cultural upheaval. Traditional literary boundaries blurred as writers embraced innovative forms, themes, and styles, reflecting the tumultuous spirit of the era. The Beat Generation challenged conventions with raw, stream-of-consciousness prose, while the countercultural movement sparked a wave of activism and dissent. Literature became a powerful vehicle for addressing issues of race, gender, and identity, with authors such as Baldwin, Morrison, and Vonnegut reshaping the literary landscape. The 1960s heralded a new era of literary exploration, where voices previously marginalised found expression and resonance.
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Kingsley Amis [Ian Fleming] – The James Bond Dossier – First UK Edition 1965
£150.00First edition, first printing. Published by Jonathan Cape in London, 1965. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper, designed by Jan Pienkowski with sections of Richard Chopping illustrations,…
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James Jones – The Thin Red Line – First Edition 1963
£85.00A first edition, first printing published by Collins in 1963. A near fine book in very good unclipped wrapper with a little edge wear.
The novel has been adapted for…
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Alan Garner – The Owl Service – First UK Edition 1967
£285.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Owl Service’ published by Collins in 1967. A very good book with one inscription to the prelims, in a very good unclipped wrapper…
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Rev. W. Awdry – Very Old Engines – The Railway Series, No. 20 – First Edition 1965
£65.00A first edition, first printing of Very Old Engines by The Rev. W. Awdry, published by Edmund Ward, London in 1965, with illustrations by Peter and Gunvor Edwards. A near…
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Rev. W. Awdry – Branch Line Engines – The Railway Series, No. 16 – First Edition 1961
£65.00A first edition, first printing of Branch Line Engines by The Rev. W. Awdry, published by Edmund Ward, London in 1961, illustrated by John T. Kenney. A fine copy free…
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Rev. W. Awdry – Gallant Old Engine – Railway Series, No. 17 – First Edition 1962
£65.00A first edition, first printing of Gallant Old Engine by The Rev. W. Awdry, published by Edmund Ward, London in 1962, illustrated by John T. Kenney. A very good book…
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Rev. W. Awdry – The Twin Engines – Railway Series No. 15 – First Edition 1960
£65.00A first edition, first printing of The Twin Engines by The Rev. W. Awdry, published by Edmund Ward, London in 1960, with illustrations by Peter and Gunvor Edwards. A very…
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Rev. W. Awdry – Stepney – The “Bluebell” Engine – Railway Series, No. 18 – First Edition 1963
£50.00A first edition, first printing of The “Bluebell’ Engine by The Rev. W. Awdry published by Edmund Ward, London in 1963, with illustrations by Peter and Gunvor Edwards. A very…
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Rev. W. Awdry – Mountain Engines – Railway Series, No. 19 – First Edition 1964
£45.00A first edition, first printing of Mountain Engines by The Rev. W. Awdry, published by Edmund Ward, London in 1964, with illustrations by Gunvor and Peter Edwards. A near fine…
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Rev. W. Awdry – Main Line Engines – The Railway Series, No. 21 – First Edition 1966
£50.00A first edition, first printing of Main Line Engines by The Rev. W. Awdry, published by Edmund Ward, London in 1965, with illustrations by Peter and Gunvor Edwards. A near…
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Rev. W. Awdry – Mountain Engines – Railway Series, No. 19 – First Edition 1964
£45.00A first edition, first printing of Mountain Engines by The Rev. W. Awdry, published by Edmund Ward, London in 1964, with illustrations by Gunvor and Peter Edwards. A very good…
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Ian Fleming – Octopussy and The Living Daylights – First Edition 1966 – SIGNED by 7 of the films’ cast
£875.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Octopussy and The Living Daylights’ published in 1966. A near fine book in like wrapper, unclipped with 10s 6d to the front flap. Signed…
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Ian Fleming – The Spy Who Loved Me – SIGNED by Sir Roger Moore and Two Bond Girls
£485.00A first edition, fifth printing of ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ by Ian Fleming, published by Cape in 1963. A near fine book with one previous owner’s name to the…
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Ian Fleming – Casino Royale – Playing Card Dust Wrapper 1963
£485.00A first edition, 1963 reprint, published by Cape in 1963. A very good book with some spotting in like unclipped wrapper with a little chipping to the head of the…
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Ian Fleming – Thunderball – First UK Edition 1961 – SIGNED by 5 of the stars of the 1965 movie
£2,250.00First edition, first printing of ‘Thunderball’. Published by Jonathan Cape, London, in 1961. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper has some very slight rubbing at the edges,…
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James Goldman – The Lion In Winter – First US Edition 1966
£275.00New York: Random House, 1966. A first edition, first printing published by Random House in 1966. Thin 8vo, cloth backed boards with the dust wrapper.
Fine in a lightly spine faded…
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