Graham Greene first editions
Greene, [Henry] Graham. (1904-1991). The English novelist, short-story writer, and playwright, Graham Greene's works make highly collectible modern first editions. His novels are heavily influenced by his conversion to Catholicism and are unusual combinations of psychological studies, adventure thrillers, and essays on moral and theological dilemmas.
Collecting Graham Green First Edition Books
Graham Greene first editions provide an excellent entry point for collectors at all levels. The later books from the 1960s & '70s in great condition can be acquired for less than £200; 1950s titles in very good + condition can be difficult, and as a result price can vary considerably. But the early key titles, including Brighton Rock, England Made Me (with the famous Youngman Carter jacket design) in dust-jackets are increasingly hard to find, and as a result the prices now are very competitive. The market has become increasingly sensitive to restoration to the jackets, with the emphasis moving much more toward original condition when possible.
Browse Grahame Green Modern First Editions available at Shapero Rare Books.
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First edition, first impression; 8vo; publisher's green cloth, titles to spine gilt, green topstain, with the dust jacket. An exceptionally fresh copy in the dust jacket with a touch of tanning to the spine.
£65 -
First edition, first impression, first issue (with '...leave alone...' on p. 9); 8vo; publisher's green cloth, titles to spine gilt, green topstain, with the dust jacket. An excellent copy in the mildly tanned and faded dust jacket.
£35 -
First edition, first impression; 8vo; original green boards, titles to spine gilt, with the dust jacket. An excellent copy in the dust jacket.
£50 -
First edition, first impression; 8vo; publisher's green cloth, titles to spine gilt, mauve topstain, with the dust jacket. A very nice copy in the price-clipped dust jacket with a couple of marks to the front and rear panels.
£50 -
First edition, first impression; 8vo; publisher's green cloth, titles to spine gilt, mauve topstain, with the dust jacket. A lovely copy in the minutely nicked, price-clipped dust jacket.
£75 -
First edition, first impression; original red cloth-backed green boards, titles to spine gilt, green topstain, illustrated endpapers, with the dust jacket. An exceptional copy in the price-clipped dust jacket with a trace of fade at the spine.
£125 -
First edition, first impression; 8vo; publisher's green boards, titles to spine gilt, with the dust jacket. A fine copy in the minimally faded dust jacket.
£45 -
First edition, 8vo, contemporary ink gift inscription to front free endpaper, foxing to edges of text-block but otherwise internally fine, publisher's black cloth, rolling to spine, overall very good.
£140 -
First edition; large 8vo (210 x 130 mm.); publisher's red cloth blocked in black, a fine copy, with the original green dust-jacket, with printed advertisements to the reverse, a little minor chipping at spine ends and corners, but really a fine example.
£950 -
First edition; 8vo; author's copy with corrections on 13 pages, signed and annotated 'Graham Greene / Author's corrected copy', with a letter from Nicholas Dennys of The Gloucester Road Bookshop, dated 11 January 1989, giving provenance; original green boards gilt, dust jacket.
£3,500
