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FOWLES, John. Of Memoirs & Magpies. Austin: W. Thomas Taylor, 1983.
Price: US$57.97 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition, first printing. First separate publication of an essay first published in Atlantic Monthly in 1975. One of 174 numbered copies in wrappers; there were also 26 casebound copies signed by the author. Minor crease to one corner, otherwise Fine in printed wrappers.
Seller: Kestrel Books and Gallery, Hereford, United Kingdom
Fowles, John. Of Memoirs & Magpies. W. Thomas Taylor, 1983.
Price: US$90.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine in original dark blue wrappers, one of a limited edition of 174 copies. We have the largest selection of John Fowles first editions for sale in the world--please inquire about our multiple-purchase discounts, or if you need assistance with building a Fowles collection.
Seller: Magus Books of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine in original blue wrappers, printed in black. One of 47 copies printed in blue wrappers (this is copy #43). "This essay was printed on Five Fine Spring Evenings by Connie Brooks, John Chalmers, Carig Jensen, Elaine Smyth, Tom Taylor, and Claire Van Vliet from Baskerville and Californian types in an edition of 200 copies. Copies I-XXVI are case bound and signed by the author. Copies 1-174 are sewn into paper covers." This article originally appeared in The Atlantic Monthly in 1975. Rare.
Seller: sonalsorises, los angeles, CA, U.S.A.
FOWLES John. Of Memoirs & Magpies. , 1983.
Price: US$208.70 + shipping
Description: First edition. 8vo., original blue sewn wrappers. Austin, W. Thomas Taylor. Number 36 of 174 numbered copies, from a total edition of 200. A fine copy, with JF's ownership stamp.
Seller: Maggs Bros. Ltd ABA, ILAB, PBFA, BA, London, United Kingdom
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: First Edition. Original off-white wrappers, mint as issued. One of only 25 copies. There was a hardback edition and three issues in wrappers. This one was deemed the least popular with the printers, so only 25 copies were done. Extremely scarce.
Seller: sonalsorises, los angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$800.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition. Original handmade paper boards over leather spine, gilt titles on spine. One of 26 lettered copies, SIGNED and dated by John Fowles. Scarce.
Seller: sonalsorises, los angeles, CA, U.S.A.
FOWLES, John.. Of Memoirs & Magpies.. Austin: W. Thomas Taylor,, 1983.
Price: US$1000.00 + shipping
Description: [12 pp]. Fine in printed paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped leather spine. Lacks the unprinted glassine dust jacket. One of 26 copies SIGNED by Fowles, "I, fuge. / John Fowles / 7 June 1983." First edition, Roman numbered & signed issue.
Seller: Jeff Maser, Bookseller - ABAA, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.