Burgess (Anthony) Earthly Powers, first edition, Autograph Letter signed by the author, 1980; and others, largely Booker shortlists, all signed or inscribed (23)

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Burgess (Anthony) Earthly Powers, first edition, Autograph Letter signed by the author to "Ann" wishing her a Happy New Year and briefly discussing that he has "made the usual adjustments in the contract, so that I get hard currency..." dated 1975 on Claridge's letterhead paper loosely inserted, light vertical crease to spine, dust-jacket spine slightly faded, 1980 Davies (Robertson) What's Bred in the Bone, reprint, signed presentation inscription from the author to Chris and and his wife Lucy Griffin-Beale on title, light toning, 1986 Amis (Kingsley) Jake's Thing, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author on front free endpaper, 1978 Brink (André) An Instant in the Wind, first edition, signed by the author on title, 1976; original boards, dust-jackets, extremities slightly rubbed, overall excellent copies; and others, largely Booker shortlists, all signed or inscribed, 8vo (23) *** Chris Griffin-Beale (1947-1994), long-time head of press at Channel 4.

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