Ainsworth Signed (7 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Printed light tan paper wraps with mild age toning and handling, internally clean tight and unmarked save for humorous inscription signed by Noyes [photo]. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. HBDJ, Stated 1st Edition, 1966, Dates Match on Title & Copyright Page, Bibliogrpahy , 265 pgs, VERSO Backside of DJ has FORMER OWNER STAMP, Interior nice, tight Clean, NF+/VG+, DJ light Rub, wear & light FoX, Black cloth lettered golt Gilt Spine, 256 pgs.

SIGNED presentation copy by Noyes on the f.e.p. First edition, 1943, VG large 8vo. 164p. [4] Original green cloth with fading gilt titles to front. Plain spine. showing to offsetting. Edges uncut showing minor foxing. Some overall l wear and rubbing, otherwise a very pleasing reference example. 12395.

Paper. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by Writer William Harrison Ainsworth to the Irish antiquary Thomas Crofton Croker. Dated 1845. William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882), historical novelist. Autograph letter, undated, to the Irish antiquary Thomas Crofton Croker about arrangements to send documents to a third party. Size is 170mm x 165mm. In good condition. Age toning. Mounted on paper. Ref19144. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Envelope Free Front Signed By William Harrison Ainsworth. His personal seal to the rear. C1878. William Harrison Ainsworth 1805 - 1882 was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession held no attraction for him. While completing his legal studies in London he met the publisher John Ebers. Ebers introduced Ainsworth to literary and dramatic circles, and to his daughter, who became Ainsworth's wife. Ainsworth briefly tried the publishing business, but soon gave it up and devoted himself to journalism and literature. His first success as a writer came with Rookwood in 1834, which features Dick Turpin as its leading character. A stream of 39 novels followed, the last of which appeared in 1881. Ainsworth died in Reigate on 3 January 1882, and was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery. Size 120mm x 95mm. Condition is good. Age toning. Rear top of envelope missing. Seal present. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 16874. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Letter Handwritten and Signed By English Historical novelist William Harrison Ainsworth. Dated 1875. A letter confirming his visiting details. William Harrison Ainsworth 1805 - 1882 was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession held no attraction for him. While completing his legal studies in London he met the publisher John Ebers. Ebers introduced Ainsworth to literary and dramatic circles, and to his daughter, who became Ainsworth's wife. Ainsworth briefly tried the publishing business, but soon gave it up and devoted himself to journalism and literature. His first success as a writer came with Rookwood in 1834, which features Dick Turpin as its leading character. A stream of 39 novels followed, the last of which appeared in 1881. Ainsworth died in Reigate on 3 January 1882, and was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery. Size 120mm x 95mm. Condition is good. Age toning. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18068. Signed by Author(s).

Full leather. Condition: Very good. Signed first edition of Man of Two Worlds: The Novel of a Stranger by Ainsworth Morgan, from the personal collection of actor Francis Lederer. (illustrator). First Edition. Octavo, 319pp. Finely bound in green morocco, gilt trim. Five raised bands, title in gilt on spine. Top edge gilt, with gilt turn-ins and marbled endpapers. "Francis Lederer" is stamped in gilt on front cover. Publisher's dust jacket cover bound in at rear. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, sunning along edges and spine. Light wear to hinges. A very good example. This is an association copy from the author to Francis Lederer, with an inscription on the half-title: "To Francis Lederer, With thanks and gratitude for having brought Aigo so brilliantly to life. 'Berakis!' Sincerely, Ainsworth Morgan / 'Jack' to you! / Nov. 14th, 1933." Additional signature of the screenwriter, Howard J. Green, on the title page. Includes two leaves pasted in at front with names and signatures of the cast and crew of the 1934 film, including Elissa Landi, Henri Stephenson and director, J. Walter Ruben. Man of Two Worlds was adapted into a film of the same name in 1934, starring Francis Lederer as the lead character, Aigo. Although the movie was not a commercial success, Lederer went on to star in many works on stage and on screen. His filmography includes The Man I Married (1940), The Return of Dracula (1958), The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944), and Terror is a Man (1959). Signed.