We're now open Sundays from 10am - 4pm
A selection of uncorrected and provisional proof copies of a number of highlights of Twentieth Century fiction and beyond
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.)
-
Raymond Chandler – Killer In The Rain – First Edition 1964 with Uncorrected Proof Copy
First edition, first printing. Published by Hamish Hamilton in London, 1964. This is a very good copy. First issue, not showing ‘second issue’ on the dust wrapper. The wrapper has…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
David Nicholls – US – Proof Copy in rare slip case
A proof copy in slipcase of ‘us’ by David Nicholls, published by Hodder and Stoughton in 2014. A near fine book in slip case.
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
Mick Herron – Slough House – Uncorrected Proof 2021
Uncorrected proof copy. Published by John Murray in London, 2021. This is a near fine copy. The paper covers are free from chips and marks and the text blocks are…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
Major-General [William] Tweedie – The Arabian Horse – Blackwoods’ Working Proof Copy of the Limited 1/100 Large Paper Edition Not Numbered
This, the Blackwoods’ Office uncorrected proof copy, stamped by Blackwoods on title page and finals – this, the limited edition in large paper stock and not numbered, although the colophon…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
H.E. Bates – The Four Beauties – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1968
First edition, first printing, uncorrected proof copy of The Four Beauties by H.E. Bates, published by Michael Joseph in London, 1968. This is a very good paperback copy free from…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
H.E. Bates – The Yellow Meads of Asphodel – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1976
First edition, first printing, uncorrected proof copy of The Yellow Meads of Asphodel by H.E. Bates, published by Michael Joseph in London, 1976. This is a very good paperback copy…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Green Proof in Fine Condition
The English Proof of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in green wrappers, printed by Bloomsbury on wove paper in 1999. There were two issues of a proof for…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
H.E. Bates – The Country Of White Clover – Uncorrected Proof 1952
An uncorrected proof from 1952. In good condition – as with most proofs, well thumbed, marks both externally and internally.
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
Helen Fielding – Bridget Jones’s Diary – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1996
An uncorrected proof copy published by Picador in 1996. A very good book without inscriptions with the usual wear associated with a proof copy – some spotting to the spine…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
W.G. Sebald – The Rings Of Saturn – Uncorrected Proof 1998
The Harvill Press, London, 1998. Uncorrected proof copy of the first edition. Translated by Michael Hulse. Octavo. pp [viii], 296. Wrappers – showing full numberline. A good copy with some…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
Iain Banks – The Wasp Factory – Exceptionally Rare Proof Copy
Proof copy of the 1984 first edition with the rare proof dustwrapper. The proof book is in near-fine condition with some wear to the spine tips. No inscriptions. In a…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
Joe Hill – Heart-Shaped Box – SIGNED First Edition 2007 with Proof Copy
A first edition, first printing of the hardcover and a proof copy published in 2007. Both books in near fine condition – the first edition hardcover SIGNED and dated at…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
John Le Carre – The Karla Trilogy – Set of Proof Copies in Dust Wrappers [Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy/The Honourable Schoolboy/Smiley’s People]
A set of proofs of the three novels in The Karla Trilogy, comprising ‘Tinker Tailor Soldie Spy’/ ‘The Honourable Schoolboy’ and ‘Smiley’s People’. All in dust wrappers, volume two a…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
Ian Fleming – Octopussy – Uncorrected Proof in custom-made solander box
An uncorrected proof copy of the first edition. Publisher’s green wraps, with titles printed in black. Some minor wear, edges spotted but square, covers show some soiling, old price (1/-)…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
John Le Carre – The Night Manager, with PROOF – First Edition 1993
First edition, first printing. Published by Hodder and Stoughton in London, 1993. The true first edition, with the paperback proof copy. Both are in near fine condition. The true first…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.) -
J K Rowling – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – First UK Edition 2007 – Proof Copy
First edition, first printing. Published by Bloomsbury in London, 2007. This is a very near fine copy. An incredibly scarce copy, with there being no traces online or in published…
(We don't keep all of our stock in the shop, so send us an email if you're planning a trip to see a particular author or book.)