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CHATWIN, Bruce. The Songlines. Franklin, Franklin Center, 1987.
Price: US$33.75 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 293 pages. Thick 8vo, Full black leather with ornate gilt and brown stamped decorative covers. Franklin Library, 1987. Limited First Edition. A fine copy. Privately printed and signed by the author exclusively for members of the Signed First Edition Society.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
CHATWIN, Bruce. The Songlines (Signed First Edition). Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1987.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Description: First edition. Hardcover. Chatwin's third and perhaps best book. Features a special introduction by Chatwin not included in the trade edition. A fine copy in full leather binding that attempts to match the aboriginal motif in the book with all edges gilt and a silk book marker. Signed by Chatwin. One of the more attractive volumes in Franklin series. An as new copy and still in the publisher's shrinkwrap.
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
CHATWIN, Bruce. The Songlines. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1987.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: By general consensus, Chatwin's best book -- a "novel of ideas," as the publisher puts it, of Australian aborigines, and the questions about man that arise from the vast gulf that separates the culture of contemporary, Western civilized man from that of the wandering tribes of Australia, whose "dream tracks" or "songlines" delineate both a physical and a psychic geography. The correct first American edition, published by the Franklin Library for subscribers as part of their Signed First Editions series. An attractively designed book, in black leather stamped in brown and gold, in a pattern suggestive of the Australian aborigines' "songlines" that give the book its title. With a special introduction for this edition, which does not appear anywhere else. Signed by the author. Chatwin's signature is uncommon; reclusive while alive, he died three years after the publication of this book, at the age of 49. Fine, in the publisher's original shrinkwrap. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings.
Seller: Ken Lopez Bookseller, ABAA (Lopezbooks), Hadley, MA, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. The Songlines (Signed). Franklin Library, Franklin Center PA, 1987.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine leather as issued, SIGNED. Very slight spine lean.
Seller: Craig Hokenson Bookseller, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. The Songlines. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA,, 1987.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: The Songlines by Bruce Chatwin Signed 1st Edition/1st Printing A special limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread and in as new condition. Full leather with elaborate printed design on the front, back and the spine. 4 raised spine bands. All edges gilt, silk place marker. Signed by the author on a blank page preceding the half-title page. Publisher: Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1987. 293 pages. 6 x 9 inches. Includes a special intext message from the author preceding the title page (not included in the trade edition) and a loosely inserted notice from the publisher describing the book. Inventory #C-414. Price: $75.
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. The Songlines [Signed By Author]. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1987.
Price: US$85.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1st printing; Signed, limited edition; full black c w/raised bands; red/gilt decorations; all edges heavy gilt; 293 clean, unmarked pages; marbled end papers Size: 8 vo
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
CHATWIN, BRUCE. The Songlines. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1987.
Price: US$93.50 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Bound in full black leather with gilt spine lettering and decoarted boards. All edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Fine copy, as new. Signed limited edition. Still in the publisher's original shrinkwrap.
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
Chatwin, Bruce. The Songlines. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1987.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: The first edition, published by the Franklin Library in 1987. Bound in blue leather, all edges gilt, silk bookmarker bound in. Copy signed by Bruce Chatwin. Red and gold embossing to front and rear panels.
Seller: The Reluctant Bookseller, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
Bruce Chatwin. The Songlines. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1987.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: limited first edition privately printed; personally signed for members of The Signed First Edition Society
Seller: Manning's Books & Prints, ABAA, Pacifica, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$110.00 + shipping
Description: Part of Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Octavo; black leather, with titling and decorations stamped in gilt and red to spine and panels; all edges gilt; 293pp, [2]. Signed by the author on the first blank page. A Fine copy. Chatwin's highly-regarded book, combining fiction and non-fiction, describing his trip to Australia, where he researched Aboriginal songs and their connection to nomadic travel.
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. The Songlines. Franklin Library, Frankiln Center, PA, 1987.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: In publisher's original shrinkwrap. Signed by the author. Fine in full leather with four raised bands and gold stamping, all edges gilt, silk ribbon place marker, with a special introduction by the author not available in the trade edition. With Letter from publisher. A combination of novel, and travelogue, the authors explores the Aboriginal culture in Australia.
Seller: Nothing Like a Good Book, Miller Place, NY, U.S.A.
CHATWIN, Bruce. The Songlines. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1987.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in full leather with four raised bands and gold stamping, all edges gilt, silk ribbon place marker, with a special introduction by the author not available in the trade edition. Signed by the author. Signed copies of this book are scarce since the author died shortly after publication.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
CHATWIN, Bruce. THE SONGLINES. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1987.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Description: Decorated leather. Illustrated with two color plates. Limited and true First American Edition SIGNED by the author and with a special introduction by him not included in the trade edition. An exploration of Aboriginal culture in the outback of Central Australia following the "songlines" or "footsteps of the ancestors." One of the more beautiful Franklin Library books with decorative Australian Aboriginal motifs gracing the covers.
Seller: Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB, Fleetwood, PA, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce.. The Songlines.. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1987.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First American SIGNED limited edition. Fine in black, orange & gold patterned leather binding. With gilt edges & satin marker ribbon, without jacket as issued. (Previous owner's embossed seal on preliminary page, along with neat printed library numbers at base of copyright page. ) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 293 pages
Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. THE SONGLINES. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1987.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Signed by Chatwin as issued. Illustrated by Martha Phillips. "Special Message" by Chatwin not found in other editions. Publisher's letter to Signed First Edition Society members laid-in as issued. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker. In publisher's unopened shrinkwrap with all inserts included. Fine condition. Chatwin's fifth book, combining fiction and non-fiction and generally credited with changing the traditional conventions of travel writing.
Seller: REVERE BOOKS, abaa/ilab & ioba, Fernandina Beach, FL, U.S.A.
CHATWIN, Bruce. The Songlines. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1987.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Fine in full leather with four raised bands and gold stamping, all edges gilt, silk ribbon place marker, with a special introduction by the author not available in the trade edition. Signed by the author. In publisher's original shrinkwrap and shipping box.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
CHATWIN, Bruce.. The Songlines.. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania., 1987.
Price: US$160.11 + shipping
Description: First edition thus. Octavo. 293 pages. Two page Introduction by the author which does not appear in the trade editions. Decorated with designs from aboriginal motifs. Simulated leather also bearing aboriginal designs. All edges gilt. Publisher's flier for the book laid in.''Limited edition'' of an unspecified number of copies signed by the author.Fine.
Seller: Peter Ellis, Bookseller, ABA, ILAB, London, United Kingdom
Price: US$175.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: This signed first edition is bound in a very dark blue leather with gilt lettering and decoration of the spine and covers. All edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon place marker. This copy includes publisher's promotional letter. No corner bumping or edge wear. Interior text is clean and tight in it's binding, no ownership or other markings. Author has signed the center of the fep, black ink. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. The Songlines. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1987.
Price: US$175.00 + shipping
Description: First signed limited edition with a special message from the author. Illustrated by bark paintings of the Aborigines. 1 vols. 8vo. Black and brown decorated full leather, a.e.g. Mint Illustrated by bark paintings of the Aborigines. 1 vols. 8vo First signed limited edition with a special message from the author.
Seller: The Old Mill Bookshop, HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. The Songlines. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1987.
Price: US$180.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Very Fine. Book is still in shrinkwrap from the publisher.
Seller: Ash Grove Heirloom Books, Pueblo, CO, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. THE SONGLINES. , 1987.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: 1987 Chatwin, Bruce THE SONGLINES Franklin Center: The Franklin Library, 1987 293pp illus Signed by author 8vo dec leather, gilt, ribbon, aeg as new.
Seller: Columbia Books, ABAA/ILAB, MWABA, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce.. THE SONGLINES.. FRANKLIN LIBRARY., FRANKLIN CENTER, 1987.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First American SIGNED limited edition. About fine in black, orange & gold patterned leather binding. With gilt edges & a satin marker ribbon, without dust jacket as issued. (Tiny hint of foxing at top edge. )
Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
Chatwin, Bruce. Songlines. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1987.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 293 pages. Gilt edges, ribbon marker, gilt tooling on binding. Signed by the author on the first sheet following the front free endpaper. Lower corner of back cover bumped. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Village Booksmith, Hudson Falls, NY, U.S.A.
Bruce Chatwin. The Songlines. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1987.
Price: US$236.96 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A fine copy of the Franklin Library's signed Limited Edition of Bruce Chatwin's novel set in the Australian Outback. One of an unspecified number of limited edition copies of this work produced, flat signed by the author to a front endpaper, and produced from the US first edition by the Franklin Library, for members of the Signed First Edition Society.'The Songlines' combines fiction and non-fiction as Chatwin describes a trip to Australia with the purpose of researching Aboriginal Song and its connections to nomadic travel. Throughout the book, discussion with Indigenous Australians yield insight into Aboriginal culture.Featuring colour illustrations of Aboriginal bark paintings.With letter to Signed First Edition Society members loosely inserted, as issued. In the publisher's original full morocco binding, with gilt pictorial detailing to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Chatwin, Bruce. THE SONGLINES. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1987.
Price: US$275.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo. 293 pp. From the colophon: "This limited first edition .has been privately printed and personally signed by Bruce Chatwin exclusively for members of The Signed First Edition Society." Dark blue leather with four raised bands and gilt titling on the spine; gilt and red designs on both front and rear panels; all edges gilt; ribbon place marker sewn in; marbled end-papers. The author has written a short message for this edition. Laid in is the prospectus from Franklin Library.
Seller: Peter Keisogloff Rare Books, Inc., Brecksville, OH, U.S.A.