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1931146113New York: The Fountain Press 1931. Signed limited first edition of this collection of essays. Octavo original publisher's half cloth over marbled boards. One of eight hundred and forty-two copies signed by Aldous Huxley on the rear free endpaper this is number 608. In fine condition. Housed in the original slipcase. Aldous Leonard Huxley was an English writer philosopher and notable pacifist widely known for his recording of psychedelic experience 'The Doors of Perception' and his dystopian narrative 'Brave New World.' 'Music at Night' covers a variety of topics such as morality in arts behavioral similarities of humans and cats and universal education. The Fountain Press hardcover
1931000022167<p>London: Chatto & Windus 1931. first edition. hardcover. near fine/very good. Octavo approx. 5" wide by 7 1/2" tall vi 269 1 pages. Blue cloth covers with gilt spine titles; top edges dyed light blue small water spot top edge. Top cover corner lightly bumped light scattered foxing on edges of book block near fine. Dust jacket tanned at spine and edges minor chipping. Studio <br /><br /></p> Chatto & Windus hardcover
193119623New York: The Fountain Press 1931. First American edition. Hardcover. Very good condition. Essays on a variety of topics mostly art & music but also a wide variety of subjects; also one titled 'The Beauty Industry': "The one American industry unaffected by the general depression of trade is the beauty industry. American women continue to spend on their faces and bodies as much as the spent before the coming of the slump." p125. Same as it ever was. Signed Limited edition number 736 signed by the author at the limitations page 8vo 146pp. Quarter black cloth and marbled paper-covered boards. Paper spine label slt toned. The Fountain Press hardcover
193153491London: Chatto & Windus 1931. First Trade Edition. First Impression. Octavo 19.25cm; blue cloth with titles stamped in gilt on spine; grey topstain; dustjacket; vi2693pp. Light wear to spine ends touch of dust-soil to upper oard edges with scattered foxing to right edge of textblock; Very Good. Dustjacket is unclipped priced 7s.6d. net edgeworn and sunned with a few tiny nicks and tears a spot of soil and two faint cup rings to front panel; Very Good only. Collection of 25 essays. BROMER A28.2. Chatto & Windus unknown
193161293London: Chatto & Windus 1931. First Trade Edition. First Impression. Octavo 19.25cm; blue cloth with titles stamped in gilt on spine; blue-grey topstain; dustjacket; vi2693pp. Crown gently nudged upper corners bumped though still sharp with a pictorial bookplate to front pastedown; contents fresh; Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped pricd 7s.6d. net spine-sunned and lightly edgeworn with some corresponding wrinkling to upper corners and a tiny puncture to rear joint; Very Good. Collection of 25 essays. BROMER A28.2. Chatto & Windus unknown
1931032079London: Chatto & Windus 1931 12mo. original blue cloth gilt a little rubbed & sunned some toning & spotting bookplate 'Harry Austin brentnall' to upper pastedown; lacks dustwrapper; pp. vi 270 last colophon. A very good copy. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG. Chatto & Windus hardcover
19319026782New York & London: Fountain Press & Chatto & Windus 1931. 1st. Hardcover. Very good. One of 840 numbered copies signed by Aldous Huxley. Bound in marbled paper covered boards with black cloth spine printed paper label on spine. Glassine dust cover is torn. Corners and edges show minor wear. Lacks slipcase. <br/><br/> Fountain Press & Chatto & Windus hardcover
1938006749UK: Methuen 1938. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Murder On Safari by Elspeth Huxley First Edition Methuen 1938. A very fine copy. Appearing unread boards spring when opened. No ownership inscriptions contents and edges free of foxing. Covers are completely unmarked and have no bumping to corners or edges. No darkening to spine. In original fine dust jacket with no tears or creasing. Not clipped and priced at 7/6. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd. <br/> <br/> Methuen hardcover
1938007320USA: Harper & Brothers 1938. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Murder On Safari by Elspeth Huxley First Edition Harper & Brothers 1938. New York & London. A fine copy. Small and neat contemporary gift inscription to half title page. Contents and uncut edges free of foxing or toning. Covers are completely unmarked and have no bumping or rubbing to corners or edges. In original bright and fine dust jacket that has no tears or loss and still retains its original publisher's promotional wrap-around band. Not price clipped. Murder on Safari by Elspeth Huxley is a mystery novel set in Kenya during the 1930s. The story follows the investigation of a murder that occurs on a safari trip led by the wealthy and flamboyant American socialite Mrs. Bradley. The murder victim is her husband's ex-wife who was also on the trip. The detective work is carried out by a local Kenyan police chief who must navigate the prejudices and class divisions of the British colonial society in order to uncover the truth. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the African landscape and culture as well as a critique of colonial attitudes towards race and power. <br/> <br/> Harper & Brothers hardcover
1989Q-0670823198Viking Adult 1989-01-24. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Viking Adult hardcover
193813491ENew York: Harpers 1938. First Edition - American. Near fine copy with a 1†sliver of darkening to the cloth at the bottom edge of the front cover near the spine in a very good lightly dust soiled dust jacket with some tiny chips and tears and a neat 1/2†corner cut from the top of the rear flap. A jewel theft and a murder are at the heart of this mystery set in a luxurious Africa safari. Harpers hardcover
193811206JNew York: Harpers 1938. First Edition - American. Former ownership inscription dated 1938. Very good in neatly price-clipped bright dust jacket with some internal tape strengthening. A jewel theft and a murder are at the heart of this mystery set in a luxurious Africa safari. Harpers unknown
1937008102USA: Harper & Brothers 1937. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Murder at Government House by Elspeth Huxley First Edition Harper & Brothers 1937. New York. Small bookplate to front pastedown. No previous owner's marks or inscriptions and no foxing to contents or uncut edges. A near fine copy in a near VG dust jacket. Not price clipped. <br/> <br/> Harper & Brothers hardcover
1989Q-0140112553Penguin Books 1989-08-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Penguin Books paperback
1988Q-067082318XViking Adult 1988-09-09. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Viking Adult hardcover
198856717New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. 1/4 Cloth. 067082318x . A Fine edition in a dust-jacket of equal condition ; Huxley's gripping novel tells the story of the murder of the English Governor of Trinidad at the hands of his own people. With a riveting plot and well-developed characters Murder at Government House is a must-read for mystery and suspense fans.; 8vo; 231 pages; Price . Viking hardcover
198857942New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. Advance Review Copy; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 067082318x . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition Advance Review Copy in a dust-jacket of equal value. A publisher's insert is laid in; Set in 1884 this mystery novel tells the story of a governess Elspeth who is accused of murdering her employer the Lady Margery. Elspeth must use all her cunning to outwit her enemies and clear her name before she is sent to an asylum.; 8vo; 231 pages . Viking hardcover
198858293New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. Reprint Edition. 1/4 Cloth. 067082318x . A Reprint Edition in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket ; This book is about a governess who is murdered at the home of the British ambassador. The police are unable to solve the case and the ambassador is forced to resign.; 8vo; 231 pages . Viking hardcover
198859948New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. Advance Review Copy; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 067082318x . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition Advance Review Copy in a Fine dust-jacket with a publisher's insert tipped in; George Orwell once said "In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." In this book Huxley takes on the British government revealing the dark secrets of their power and corruption. With wit and intelligence she takes readers on a journey through the halls of power uncovering the machinations of the government and the people who keep them in check.Murder at Government House is a scathing critique of the British government exposing the secrets of their power and corruption. With wit and intelligence Huxley takes readers on a journey through the halls of power uncovering the machinations of the government and the people who keep them in check.; 8vo; 231 pages . Viking hardcover
1994Q-0152001166Voyager Books 1994-10-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Voyager Books paperback
1989Q-0152005188HMH Books for Young Readers 1989-10-15. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! HMH Books for Young Readers hardcover
1987240513030Random House UK 1987-11-20. hardcover. Like New. 8x5x1. Like New Inside and Out! Crisp Pages w/no markings!Email for pictures! Random House UK hardcover
