TBCL The Book
Collector's Library - Greene - Spring - 2011
GRAHAM GREENE
A
selection of Fine Book
Greene's
First Book - First Edition
Greene, Graham. BABBLING
APRIL. Oxford: Blackwell, 1925. 1st Edition. First Book,
First Edition in the rare dustwrapper. A fine example with minor
restoration to a couple of roughly opened page edges in a fine,
lovely original dustwrapper. Greene's First Published Book of
Poetry. $7775
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Greene's
First Novel - Exceptional Copy
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Greene,
Graham. THE MAN WITHIN.
London: Heinemann, 1929. 1st
Edition. Spectacular First Edition of Greene's first novel. Publisher's
black cloth, spine lettered gilt. A very fine fresh copy in dustwrapper.
Certainly one of the finest available on the market. Wobbe A2. The title
for THE MAN WITHIN (1929) was taken from Sir Thomas Browne's (1605-1682)
"There's another man within me that's angry with me." The film
version of the book, starring Michael Redgrave & Richard
Attenborough, was made in 1947. $11500
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Greene's
First Signed Limited
Greene,
Graham. THE BEAR FELL FREE. London: 1935 First edition. A near fine copy in a very good or better
dustwrapper showing minor restoration at extremities of the spine. Copy
244 of 250 [of a total edition of 285]. Signed by Greene. A nice
copy of the author's first limited edition.
$2175
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Sheila
Cousins Is Graham Green
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Greene, Graham Writing as Sheila
Cousins. TO BEG I AM ASHAMED. The Authentic Autobiography of a London
Prostitute.
New York: The Vanguard Press, 1938. 1st Edition. First
US
Edition. Co-authored by Greene with Ronald Matthews. In
England
, the book published by Routledge, was suppressed. The "The
Public Morality Council", alerted by reviews notified the Home
Secretary who pressured Routledge to withdraw the book. There was
quite a stir & Greene literally took off to
Mexico
at the time to avoid a potential libel action. As a consequence to
Greene collectors, the
UK
1st book is as rare as the rarest of Greene titles, especially in any
sort of dustwrapper. After Routledge withdrew the book & pulped
the run, it was published in
Paris
, June, 1938 by Jack Kahane, father of Maurice Girodias. Another
edition was published in
London
in 1954. This is the true first US
1938 edition & very scarce in its own right & not often seen
in dustwrapper. A very good or better copy showing a bit of fade to
the extremities of the delicate blue cloth, partial binding offsetting
at the endpapers, in an excellent original dustwrapper showing minimal
use, & a touch of foxing, still about fine . Not including in
Roland Wobbe's GG bibliography. A very nice copy.
$1,500
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Green's
Mexican Travel Diary / Lovely Copy
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Greene, Graham.
THE LAWLESS ROAD. London: Longmans, Green and Company, 1939. Greene's excellent account of his Mexican journey. First edition. Variant issue with white map of Mexico endpapers not Wobbe's yellow ep's. Second issue binding; red cloth stamped black at the spine, 8vo., 306pp. A very good or better copy in a very bright & fresh
[generously] price-clipped dustwrapper with a bit of expert archival repair to a couple of small chips at the crown & heel of the
spine and a small chip at the bottom of the front panel. An attractive copy. Wobbe A14.
$1350.
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Presentation
HEART OF THE MATTER [FR]
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Greene, Graham.
[The Heart of the Matter]. LE FOND DU PROBLEME. PRESENTATION COPY.
First French language edition. Translated from English by Marcelle Sibon.
Paris: Robert Laffont, 1949. Sm. 8vo., [Size 12cm x 19cm]. 1 of 1300
copies on on Alfa. Custom bound in brown Morocco - embossed with the
initials of the recipeint, " J.M." on the spine. Inscribed by
Green: "For Jules Martinaggi / with gratitude for his help /
from / Graham Green / Saigon. February 1951." A very good or
better copy showing light use. In the 1950s while covering the French
colonial war in Vietnam, Greene stayed at the Hotel Continental in
Saigon. During his stay, he met & befriended [J.M.] Jules Benoit
Martinaggi, director of the civil services for Indochina for whom this
book is inscribed. This book comes from the personal library of Mr.
Martinaggi from his home in Saigon. [30715] $750
Graham GREENE : Le fond du problème. Traduit de l'anglais par Marcelle
Sibon. Paris, Robert Laffont, 1949, IN 12. reliure marocain brun clair.
Format 12cm x 19cm - Paris 1949 Edition originale, 1 des 1300 sur Alfa
ou probablement un exemplaire d'auteur. Dos avec lettres J. M. dorées,
383 pages (rare édition originale), bel exemplaire. Avec dédicace de
l'auteur Saigon-Février 1951. Contexte: L'écrivain Britannique Graham
Greene séjourné à l'hôtel Continental à Saïgon dans les années
1950 alors qu'il couvrait la guerre coloniale française au Vietnam.
Pendant son séjour, il rencontra Jules Benoit Martinaggi, personnage
qui lui rendit des services. En remerciements il lui dédicacera ce
livre. Cet homme, ami de l'écrivain, était administrateur des services
civils de l'indochine. Ce livre provient de la bibliothéque personnelle
de Mr Martinaggi de son domicile de Saigon. Dos marqué à l'or en
relief J.M.
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A
Very Small Limitation of 250 Copies
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Greene, Graham. A VISIT TO
MORIN. London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1959. 1st Edition. One of 250 copies
printed for private distribution. A fine fresh copy in
dustwrapper & custom red cloth covered slipcase. A very
small limitation. Quite uncommon in condition.
$1,150
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Greene's
Children's Books In Fine Condition
Greene, Graham. THE LITTLE
STEAMROLLER. A Story of Adventure, Mystery and Detection.
Illustrated by Dorothy Craigie.. ill. Dorothy Glover / Dorothy
Craigie. London: Max Parrish, 1953. 1st Edition. Illustrated by Dorothy Glover
under the name Dorothy Craigie. Glover & Graham Green had an
affair from 1938 until the late forties. Squarish, slim 4to.,
36pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original blue cloth with
gilt steamroller on upper cover. Original pictorial dustwrapper.
First edition. A fine copy in a near fine wrapper with two tiny
chips expertly restored. One of the four very uncommon Graham
Greene children's adventures. R.A Wobbe; Graham Greene -A
Bibliography: Guide to Research A30.
$1,100
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Greene's
Children's Books In Fine Condition
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Greene, Graham. THE LITTLE
HORSE BUS. Illustrated by Dorothy Craigie.. ill. Dorothy
Glover / Dorothy Craigie. London: Max Parrish, 1952. 1st Edition. Illustrated by Dorothy
Glover under the name Dorothy Craigie. Glover & Graham
Green had an affair from 1938 until the late forties. Squarish,
slim 4to., 35pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original
red cloth with gilt coach on upper cover. Original pictorial
dustwrapper. First edition. A fine copy in wrapper with one
tiny chip expertly restored at the spine crown. One of the
four very uncommon Graham Greene children's adventures. R.A
Wobbe; Graham Greene - Bibliography: Guide to Research, A29.
$1,100
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Related
Children's Books In Fine Condition
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Dorothy Craigie [Greene,
Graham]. THE SAUCY COCKLE. ill. Dorothy Glover /
Dorothy Craigie.
London: Max Parrish, 1955. Illustrated by Dorothy
Glover under the name Dorothy Craigie. Glover & Graham
Green had an affair from 1938 until the late forties. A very
uncommon First Edition of one of her scarce children's books.
Squarish thin 4to., 36pp., dark salmon cloth with "The
Saucy Cockle" stamped in gilt on the upper cover. In the
original pictorial dustwrapper in fine condition. Cover to
cover lovely illustrations. An excellent example of one of
Glover's solo efforts published during the period of her close
collaboration with Greene on his [their/her] own children's
book series. $385
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Dorothy Craigie [Greene,
Graham]. THE LITTLE BALLOON. ill. Dorothy Glover /
Dorothy Craigie.
London: Max Parrish, 1953. Illustrated by Dorothy
Glover under the name Dorothy Craigie. Glover & Graham
Green had an affair from 1938 until the late forties. A very
uncommon First edition of one of Craigie's wonderful
children's books. Squarish thin 4to., 36pp., light blue cloth
gilt with "The Little Balloon" stamped in gilt on
the upper cover. In the original pictorial dustwrapper in fine
condition. Cover to cover lovely illustrations. An excellent
example of one of Glover's solo efforts published during the
period of her close collaboration with Greene on his
[their/her] own children's book series.
$385
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Inscribed
Presentation Copy To Christopher Sykes
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Greene, Graham.. THE LOST
CHILDHOOD and other essays. Signed & Inscribed.
London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1951. Lovely copy
- Inscribed to friend, Christopher Sykes, Waugh's
Bibliographer. First edition in English. 8vo, pp. 191. Near
fine or better in dustwrapper. Nicely inscribed by Greene on
the front free endpaper: "To Christopher / with
affection / Graham". A Greene collection of literary
criticism. Great association. Custom clamshell case. Excellent
association. $3,750
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Cukor's
Copy - Cukor's Film
Greene, Graham. TRAVELS WITH MY
AUNT. Signed. New York: The Viking Press, 1970. 1st
Edition. Filmed By George Cukor [1899 -1983]. His Working
Copy. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer File Copy belonging to Cukor with
his famous Paul Landacre [1893-1963] bookplate on the front
pastedown. 244pp. An important copy. 8vo., [First Edition] 3rd
printing, February, 1970. A very good or better example in
dustwrapper. Signed by Cukor on the front free endpaper;
pencil notes, scoring, & marginalia throughout in the
text. Stamp of MGM & "File Copy. Cukor directed
the 1972 MGM film based on this book. It starred Maggie Smith,
Alex McCowen, & Lou Gossett. [fresh 1st edition DJ
supplied]. A very interesting & significant copy.
$2,850
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With
Good TLS From Greene's Sister
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Greene, Graham. ENGLAND MADE
ME. Signed. New York: Doubleday, 1935. 1st Edition.
Graham Greene Garden City: Doubleday, 1935. First American
Edition. A very good copy lacking the dust jacket. Tls. 3rd
April, 1980, Sussex from Elizabeth Dennys. [Secretary] pasted
to the front free endpaper. In part - "Your letter and
copy of England Made Me has been forwarded to me by the Bodley
Head because Mr. Greene lives in France..." A nice 1
page letter from Green's sister who also partnered publishing
house, Lester, Orpen, Dennys.
$750
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Signed
Limited Edition
Greene, Graham.. MAY WE
BORROW YOUR HUSBAND. Other Comedies of the Sexual Life.
Signed. London: The Bodley Head , 1967. 1st Edition. First
Edition. 8vo., 188pp. Number 419 of 500 copies Signed by
the author & specially bound green quarter cloth over
patterned boards. A very fine copy in the original
unprinted tissue/glassine wrapper [slight wear]& original
clear thick acetate dust jacket in very fine condition. Wobbe
A50a $475
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The
Revenge - 1 of only 300 Copies
Greene, Graham. THE REVENGE.
An Autobiographical Fragment. London: The Stellar Press, 1963.
1st Edition. First Edition. Small 8vo., plain card covers in
green printed dustwrapper. 1 of 300 copies. The only
edition. A very fine, fresh copy in a custom cut clear stiff
Mylar protective outer wrapper.
$550
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Doctor
Fischer - 1 of only 500 Copies
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Greene, Graham. DOCTOR FISCHER OF
GENEVA OR THE BOMB PARTY. Signed. London: Simon and
Schuster, 1980. 1st Edition. First American Edition &
First Limited edition, 1 of 500 copies Signed by the author.
Excellent in publisher's black cloth covered slipcase with the
author's GG logo embossed on the side as issued. Custom clear
Mylar wrapper. Very Fine.
$475
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Advance
Copy of THE COMEDIANS - 1 of only 500 Copies
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Greene, Graham. THE
COMEDIANS. New York: The Viking Press, 1965. 8vo., 309pp. True First Edition,
preceding both British & American trade editions, published in an
edition of only 500 advance copies, Christmas 1965 for 500 friends of
the author & publishers. A fine fresh copy in green linen cloth
stamped gilt & black in the original glassine wrapper as issued.
Black topstain. SOLD
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A Cache Of Greenes
[27067] Greene, Graham. OUR MAN IN HAVANA. An Entertainment. London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1958.
First edition. A fine copy
in a near fine Donald Green designed, correctly priced dustwrapper
showing light use. 8vo., 273pp., original blue cloth lettered in gilt in
the patterned Donald Green designed dustwrapper. A very nice copy of
this Greene High Spot considered one of his finest thrillers. Adapted
into film with Alec Guinness, Noel Coward, Maureen O'Hara, Ernie Kovacs
& Burl Ives & was the final of three Carol Reed & Greene
collaborations following; 'The Fallen Idol' in 1948 & 'The Third
Man' in 1949. R.A Wobbe; Graham Greene - A Bibliography - Guide to
Research, A38a. SOLD
[27069] Greene, Graham. A BURNT-OUT CASE.
London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1961. 1st Edition. First English Language
Edition. 8vo., 256pp., publisher's black cloth lettered silver at the
spine. A fine copy in a near fine Lacey Everett designed dustwrapper.
First published in Swedish the previous year.
SOLD
[12226] Greene, Graham. THE COMPLAISANT LOVER. A PLAY.
London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1959. 1st Edition. Hardcover. / Dust Jacket
Included. First British Edition of this delightfully witty play by the
author of, 'The Power And The Glory', 'Brighton Rock'. 'The Quiet
American' and 'The Lost Childhood'. Small 8vo. 77 pp. Fine original navy
boards in Near Fine gray-green dustwrapper with navy and red lettering
to the spine and front panel, the required listing of HEINEMANN PLAYS in
red and navy on the back panel. Small Bookseller's sticker on fep. One
of the brightest copies we have seen.
SOLD
[19263] Greene, Graham. GETTING TO KNOW THE GENERAL. THE STORY OF AN
INVOLVEMENT.
Toronto: Lester & Orpen Dennys, 1984. First Edition. A fine
copy in the publisher's green cloth covered boards, gilt lettering to
the spine in a fine pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 224 pp. A member of the
Panamanian delegation to
Washington
at the signing of the Canal treaty in 1977, Greene's fascination with
South America
is reflected in this semi-biography.
$25.00
[26030] Greene, Graham. THE HUMAN FACTOR.
Typescript. Signed, London [N.p]: The Bodley Head, 1978. 1st Edition.
THE HUMAN FACTOR. Signed. Greene, Graham. np: nd [c:1978-80]: One page
Typed Document Signed 'Best Wishes, Graham Greene'. Titled: Part One,
Chapter 1 of The Human Factor. 43 lines on quality white, water-marked
paper stock. "Castle, ever since he had joined the firm as a young
recruit more than thirty years ago, had taken his lunch in a public
house behind St. James Street, not far from the office." In fine
condition. $475.00
[27624] Greene, Graham. OXFORD POETRY. 1923. New York: D. Appleton and
Company., 1924. First Edition of Graham Greene's first
appearance in print publishing two poems, Stepping Stones and Apologia.
A near fine copy in black paper covered boards, white parchment spine
slightly tanned as is usual, printed paper labels to the spine and front
cover in a near fine, bright dustwrapper with some modest use. Small
8vo. 62 pp. + 2 pp. of adverts. $350.00
[27065] Greene, Graham. IN SEARCH OF A CHARACTER. London: The Bodley
Head, 1961. True First Edition. First UK Edition. A fine
fresh copy in price-clipped dustwrapper. Based on his trips to West
Africa in 1941 & The Belgian Congo 1958. An interesting companion
volume to Greene's two African novels, The Heart of the Matter & A
Burnt-Out Case. R.A Wobbe; Graham Greene: A Bibliography - Guide to
Research, A42. $110.00
[12186] Greene, Graham. ESSAIS CATHOLIQUES. Paris: Les Editions du
Seuil, 1953. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. First edition. The French Edition
being the only edition. 12mo. Wrappers. A very fine copy in the
publisher's original wrap-around band. Uncommon.
$350.00
[27072] Greene, Graham. J'ACCUSE, The Dark Side of Nice. London: The
Bodley Head, 1982. First Edition. Printed grey wrappers.
8vo., 69 pp. With line illustrations, text in French & English. A
fine copy. $45.00
[27626] Greene, Graham. THE LIVING ROOM. A PLAY IN TWO ACTS. London:
William Heinemann, 1953. Proof copy of Greene's first play. Near fine
in beige wrappers, (discreet collector's bookplate affixed to the inside
of the front cover, small date, 1962 to the front free endpaper, minor
tanning to the top margin of the back cover). Apparent textual and scene
differences from the hardcover first edition. Small 8vo. 68 pp.
$375.00
[27071] Greene, Graham. A SENSE OF REALITY. London: The Bodley Head ,
1963. First Edition. 8vo., 140pp. a fine fresh copy in
dustwrapper. A collection of four stories; 'Under the Garden', 'A Visit
to Morin', 'Dream of a Strange Land' & 'A Discovery in the Woods'.
R.A Wobbe; Graham Greene - A Bibliography; Guide to Research, A45a
SOLD
[27070] Greene, Graham. THE COMEDIANS. London: The Bodley Head, 1966.
First Edition. 8vo., 313pp. Publisher's green cloth with
gilt titles to the spine. A fine fresh copy in the Ivan Lapper designed
dustwrapper. $115.00
[27066] Greene, Graham. THREE BY GRAHAM GREENE: This Gun for Hire, The
Ministry of Fear, The Confidential Agent. London: The Viking Press,
1952. First edition thus. 8vo., 175pp. A very good or
better copy in dustwrapper showing light use. An omnibus volume, three
great novels first published in 1933, 1936 & 1943.
$75.00
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