{"title":"Modern First Editions","description":"Some of the easiest and most readily collectible books are the modern first editions. They are some of the most read books and we believe it is always best to collect books by authors you have enjoyed reading. Browse our modern first editions to find you favourite authors and their works.","products":[{"product_id":"the-devils-alternative-by-frederick-forsyth","title":"The Devil's Alternative by Frederick Forsyth","description":"Published by Hutchinson \u0026amp; Co., London; 1979. 8vo. This First edition by the popular author Frederick Forsyth is in Near Fine condition. Tightly bound in the original navy boards, with red star detailing to the front board and spine, and silver gilt lettering to the spine. There is some minor bumping to the spine ends and corners, but otherwise the boards are clean and free from marks. Inside the leaves are clean, bright and tightly bound, the book has likely only been read once or twice at most. the only signs of ageing are to the extreme edges where there is some slight spotting and toning. There is a neat owenership inscription to the title page. The dustjacket is also in Near Fine condition, with some slight bumping to the spine ends and corners, corresponding to that of the book’s boards. There is some very slight rubbing to the panels and some sunning, to the spine, and also to the bottom of the rear panel and top of the front panel, as if the book has sat between two smaller books on a shelf for some time. Otherwise, this is a very nice example of this modern first edition. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7449046777914,"sku":"197","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/fullsizeoutput_fa8.jpeg?v=1527180868"},{"product_id":"runyon-from-first-to-last-by-damon-runyon","title":"Runyon from First to Last by Damon Runyon","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Constable and Company Ltd, London; 1968. 8vo. Fine\/Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the First edition, fifth reprint of this omnibus by Runyon. When bought in conjunction with Runyon on Broadway, the two books provide an almost complete collection of works by Damon Runyon. Please see our other books available for Runyon on Broadway. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is tightly bound in original navy boards with silver gilt lettering to the spine. The boards are clean and free from marking, with just a small amount of bumping to the spine ends and board corners. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, with no blemishes or wear to speak of. In all, this book is in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is housed in a Very Good dust jacket. There is some chipping to the spine ends and corners and rubbing to the panels.a crease runs along the top edge of the front of the jacket, and there is a slight scratch running down the bottom half. On the back panel of the jacket, there are a few white marks and a few small scratches. In spite of this, the jacket remains smart and tidy overall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a smart modern first omnibus by Damon Runyon that, together with Runyon on Broadway would make up an excellent collection of his works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22235228373050,"sku":"376","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"parnell-and-the-englishwoman-by-hugh-leonard","title":"Parnell and the Englishwoman by Hugh Leonard","description":"Published by André Deutsch Ltd, London; 1991. First Edition. Fine\/Very Good+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first edition of this modern novel by author Hugh Leonard. It tells of ‘one of the greatest and most improbable of love stories’ which causes a number of lies and deceits. This is a fast moving tale, with intrigue, wit and emotion combining to tell a moving love story. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound in it’s original red boards with gilt lettering to the spine, there are no flaws to speak of other than a slight creasing to the spine. Inside, apart from a slight bump to the pastedowna dn a mark to the ffep, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage. In all this is an excellent example of this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dust jacket is in Very Good+ condition. There is some slight bumping to the corners adn some creasing to the panels. Otherwise, it is in very smart condition and compliments the books very well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn all, this is a smart and tidy modern first edition that would sit well on any shelf.","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23049102491706,"sku":"393","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"the-lemon-table-by-julian-barnes","title":"The Lemon Table by Julian Barnes","description":"Published by Jonathan Cape, London; 2004. 8vo. First edition. Fine\/Fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis first edition is a collection of short stories by best-selling author, Julian Barnes, focusing on characters that are groweing old and approaching their twilight years with varying outlooks and attitudes. This collection of stories are both wise and funny, clever and emotive, with characters that the reader can relate to and whose passions and desires are all the stronger for the knowledge that their lives are drawing to a close.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is in Fine condition, tightly bound and with clean, bright pages. Apart from the slightest of bumping to the spine ends, there are no issues to speak of. It is housed in a jacket that is also in Fine condition, with just ta hint of rubbing and bumping to be seen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn all, this is a smart example of this modern collection of short stories, which will be much enjoyed by any Julian Barnes reader.","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23086365245498,"sku":"390","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/fullsizeoutput_1cf0.jpeg?v=1556127597"},{"product_id":"the-dark-stranger-by-dorothy-charques","title":"The Dark Stranger by Dorothy Charques","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Coward-McCann, Inc, New York; 1957. First American Edition. Signed. Condition: Near Fine\/Very Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in original beige cloth boards with green cloth spine and red lettering to the spine. Other than some slight darkening and bumping to the edges, the binding is tight and square and in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright with just a touch of toning. The book is signed and dated on the ffep by the author (please note we have been unable to verify this signature).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is housed in the original dust jacket, with the price of $3.95 to the front flap. It was designed by C. Walter Hodges. It is in smart condition, with just a touch of chipping to the edges, including a small tear to the top edge measuring aprox. 1cm, and some darkening to the spine and edges. In spite of this the jacket is attractive and complements the book well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a smart example of this first edition by Dorothy Charles, which tells the story of witchcraft and conspiracy during the English Civil War. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40339995984027,"sku":"678","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/fullsizeoutput_318d.jpg?v=1624625994"},{"product_id":"the-middle-age-of-mrs-eliot-by-angus-wilson","title":"The Middle Age of Mrs Eliot by Angus Wilson","description":"Published by Secker \u0026amp; Warburg, London; 1958. First edition. Condition: Near Fine\/Very Good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound in original brown cloth boards. The binding is tight and square and free from marks or damage other than bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright. There is a neat gift inscription to the ffep, but this is the only point to note internally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is housed in a smart, clipped, dust jacket illustrated by Michael Ayrton. There is minor shelf wear to the edges and some darkening to the spine, rear panel, and edges, but it is free from marks and in tidy condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn all, this is a clean and smart example of this first edition by Angus Wilson, following the tale of Mrs Eliot when her world suddenly and unexpectedly changes.","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41571239559323,"sku":"713","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/fullsizeoutput_3496.jpg?v=1637325944"},{"product_id":"animals-in-cages-by-olle-hedberg","title":"Animals in Cages by Olle Hedberg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Weidenfeld \u0026amp; Nicolson, London; 1962. 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It would sit smartly on any shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41641231974555,"sku":"746","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/fullsizeoutput_3548.jpg?v=1639062569"},{"product_id":"smileys-people-by-john-le-carre","title":"Smiley's People by John le Carré","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, London; 1980. First edition, fourth impression. Condition: Near Fine\/Good+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished the same year as the first impression, this smart book is bound in it's original blue cloth boards. The binding is tight and square and free from damage, with just one small mark to the bottom of the front board, and a touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from wear or damage save a little speckling to the top edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is housed in it's original dust jacket. There is some wear to the edges, with chipping and loss, a few small marks to the rear panel and some sunning to the spine. In spite of this, it remains smart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all, this is a good example of this early impression of the first edition, which would sit well on any shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41995578605723,"sku":"761","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/fullsizeoutput_366b.jpg?v=1645211197"},{"product_id":"our-man-in-camelot-by-anthony-price","title":"Our Man in Camelot by Anthony Price","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Victor Gollancz Ltd, London; 1975. Uncorrected Proof. 224pp. 8vo. Condition: Good+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in yellow softcover binding. There is some staining to the binding and a little bumping to the edges, but it is otherwise in tact and in good condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or damage, with just a little toning and staining to the page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all, this is a rare find of the publisher's Uncorrected Book Proof, which preceded the publication of the first edition. These proofs are hard to come by as only a handful would have been produced. 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The hinge is cracking a little by the title page, and the half title appears to have separated and carefully been reattached. There is a neat ownership inscription to the half-title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all, this is a tidy example of this historical novel by American author Marcia Davenport.  Originally written in 1942, it was a national bestseller and was adapted into a film of the same name, in 1945. It tells the story of the Scott family's fortunes from the economic panic of 1873 through the dramatic rise of American industry and trade unionism, through waves of immigration, class conflict, natural disaster, World War I, to Pearl Harbour. The principal character is Mary Rafferty, the Scott family's Irish maid who entered the household at 16. Her unswerving loyalty, and fierce independence, make her the core and conscience of both the family and the book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42529943584923,"sku":"877","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/fullsizeoutput_3cfa.jpg?v=1657808853"},{"product_id":"the-magician-by-f-l-green","title":"The Magician by F. L. Green","description":"Published by Michael Joseph, London; 1951. 255pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Near Fine\/Very Good+.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBound in original black cloth boards with gilt title to the spine, although a little faded. The binding is square and tight and in smart condition There is a touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners, and a few very faint scratch marks to the rear board, but the binding is otherwise very smart. Inside, there is a small hole to the top inside corner of the pastedown and also to the ffep, but otherwise, apart from the expected toning, the pages are clean and bright and in excellent condition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book is housed in it’s original dust jacket. There is some fading to the spine, a little wear to the spine ends and corners, and some toning to the flaps. In spite of these small points, however, the jacket complements the book nicely and remains in bright condition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten by the author of “Odd Man Out”, this novel is a murder mystery packed full of ‘thievery, murder and the borders of reality’. It is a fast-paced, intense tale, written by one of the few authors who can combine excitement and suspense with a profound feeling for character and situation (blurb). 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There is just a little speckling to the rims of the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is housed in it's original dust jacket, illustrated by Trevor Stubley. It is vibrant and bright and has just a little wear with a slight chip to the top of the spine, and a touch of rubbing . It is otherwise very smart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Bough Breaks was Mitchison's second book, originally published in 1924. It contains a collection of six short stories set during Ancient Roman times and set within the Roman Empire at varying times. When the Bough Breaks is the longest of the stories and is set in the final days of the Empire and the fall of Rome. Naomi Mitchison wrote over 70 books and died in 1999 at the age of 101. She travelled extensively during her life and, in the 1960s, she was adopted as advisor and mother of the Bakgatla tribe in Botswana. Her books are on a range of genres, including historical fiction; science fiction; poetry; autobiography; and nonfiction. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748272705691,"sku":"996","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/fullsizeoutput_3e54.jpg?v=1662115085"},{"product_id":"the-noise-of-time-by-julian-barnes","title":"The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Jonathan Cape, London; 2016.184pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine\/Near Fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in original black cloth boards with title in red to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with just a touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright with no blemishes or marks to speak of, indeed it appears barely read, if at all. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is housed in its original dust jacket, which is in very smart condition, illustrated by Vladimir Zimokov. There are a few small marks to the rear and a little fading and bumping to the spine, but the jacket remains very smart and complements the book beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely first edition by popular author, Julian Barnes, is the author's first novel since his Man Booker-winning 'The Sense of an Ending'.  This novel offers an interesting insight into life in the Soviet Union during its turbulent evolution. It is a compact masterpiece, dedicated to the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his career. It would make for a particularly interesting read or the perfect addition to any modern firsts collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43097145475227,"sku":"1008","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/P1140824.jpg?v=1671624779"},{"product_id":"the-enchanter-by-vladimir-nabokov","title":"The Enchanter by Vladimir Nabokov","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Picador, London; 1987. 127pp. 8vo. First UK Edition, first impression. Condition: Fine\/Fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in original black cloth with title in silver to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in practically perfect condition, with just the slightest hint of bumping to the spine ends and corners. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks save a slight touch of toning to the edges, it otherwise appears barely read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is housed in its original dust jacket, in smart condition, the jacket painting by F. Vallatton as bright and vibrant as the day it was printed. There are no marks or signs of wear to note. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a beautiful example of this British first edition of Nabokov's long lost novel. This work constitutes the 'first little throb' of a fascination with tormented compulsion that Nabokov developed further in \u003cem\u003eLolita\u003c\/em\u003e. Paris, 1939. Vladimir Nabokov's imagination is titillated by a newspaper report of an ape coached by scientists into drawing the first ever picture by a captive animal: he draws the bars of his cage. In the ensuing months, Nabokov translates the notion into a study of the terrible cage that madness can be, and then tries to view it through the eyes of a madman. The result is \u003cem\u003eThe Enchanter\u003c\/em\u003e. Nabokov himself mislaid the manuscript for this novel, with it only being found 10 years after his death by his son, Dmitri Nabokov. No Nabokov collection would be complete without the addition of this novel. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43251564216475,"sku":"1013","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/P1150051.jpg?v=1677076989"},{"product_id":"the-view-from-mount-dog-by-james-hamilton-paterson","title":"The View From Mount Dog by James Hamilton-Paterson","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Macmillan, London; 1986. 8vo. 202pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine\/Fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in original blue cloth boards with title to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in very smart, clean condition with just a touch of bumping to the spine. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks. The book is signed by the author to the title page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is housed in its original first issue dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, with no signs of wear or damage, save a hint of bumping to the spine ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all, this is a lovely, collectible example of this signed first edition, in which James Hamilton-Paterson tilts our world just enough to change the angle of perception; just enough so that the mundane becomes extraordinary, the bizarre eerily ordinary. What happens, for example, when a sultan grows tired of acting the sultan, when a forty-one-year-old scriptwriter who despises sports becomes the greatest athlete who ever lived, when the Virgin Mary tangles with the Peace Corps? (blurb). This is a beautiful example of this first edition and it would be an ideal addition to any modern firsts collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43273041412251,"sku":"1058","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/products\/P1140981.jpg?v=1677957939"},{"product_id":"the-secret-pilgrim-by-john-le-carre","title":"The Secret Pilgrim by John le Carré","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, London; 1990. 8v0. 335pp. Fist edition, first impression. 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Through a series of compelling anecdotes, he provides a vivid and frank account of the often morally ambiguous nature of espionage, exploring the sacrifices, betrayals, and personal costs faced by those in the intelligence community. This novel entrances the reader with its story-telling genius, its character development is rich and the plot intricate, it is le Carré at his best. This beautiful example will sit perfectly in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everlasting Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43435609981083,"sku":"1147","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6483\/2826\/files\/P1150424.jpg?v=1687955646"},{"product_id":"single-and-single-by-john-le-carre-1","title":"Single and Single by John le Carré","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished by Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, London; 1999. 8vo. 336pp. First edition, first impression. 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