Tranter, Nigel
£960
Rare Books, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: Rare Books, Manuscripts & Photographs | 09 May 2007
Description
A collection of 10 unique publishers presentation first editions, all signed by the author on title, to include: Macgregor's gathering. London, 1957. First edition, 8vo, card signed by directors inserted, some foxing; Ibid The stone. London, 1958. First edition, 8vo, card signed by directors inserted, some spotting to edges; Ibid The man behind the curtain. London, 1959. First edition, 8vo; Ibid Spanish galleon. London, 1960, 8vo, card signed by directors inserted; Ibid Kettle of fish. London, 1961. First edition, 8vo, light spotting; Ibid Drug on the market. London, 1962. First edition, 8vo, card signed by directors inserted, light spotting; Ibid The courtesan. London. First edition, 8vo, card signed by directors inserted, light foxing to endpapers and half title; Ibid Chain of destiny. London, 1964. First edition, 8vo, card signed by directors inserted; Ibid Past master. London, 1965. First edition, 8vo; Ibid A stake in the kingdom. London, 1966. First edition, 8vo; all bound in half red morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe (10)
Footnote
Note: This, and the two lots following, contain a rare collection of Nigel Tranter's own copies of his works, presented to him at Christmas 1957 to 1992 by publishers Hodder & Stoughton.