Collector by Fowles John, Signed (52 results)

Full-Leather. Condition: Fine. Luzak, Dennis (illustrator). First Edition, Limited. Limited Edition. Signed by John Fowles on the second preliminary page at front. Full brown leather with gilt titles and decorations; all edges gilt; raised bands; silk moire endpapers; ribbon page marker. This is the higher quality full leather binding published by The Franklin Library. BB. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Fine. The Franklin Library. A fine, clean and tight copy bound in full leather by The Franklin Library and Signed by The Author. No bumped corners to book. No rubbing to leather binding. No bookplates. Silk moire end papers with ribbon. Gold gilt edges are clean and bright. A very nice copy, appears unread.

Condition: Fine. Signed, Franklin Library Limited Edition, leather bound, fine condition, no DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. "This limited edition of The Collector by John Fowles has been privately printed and individually signed by the author," genuine brown leather with gold-stamped title and decoration, two raised spine-bands, all edges gilt, silk moire end-papers, ribbon bookmark, the publisher's original tissue guard is laid-in to protect the author's signature, illustrated by Dennis Luzac, this copy has several tiny worn spots on the bottom edge but no other flaws and the binding is tight as if unread; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Limited Edition. Limited Edition Franklin Library. As New leather bound hardcover. FFEP signed by author, John Fowles in blue ink. Deep brown leather is lavishly decorated with gilt decorations to boards and spine. Gilding to block in pristine condition. Endsheets are of moire fabric with matching silk ribbon page marker. Hubbed spines. Tight binding. Sharp edges and corners of boards. Clean throughout. Included: the supplemental Notes From the Editors for the Signed Limited Editions brochure, also in as new condition. A fine copy. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. Condition: fine. LUZAK, Dennis. (illustrator). Limited. Illustrated by Dennis Luzak. 295 pages. 8vo, gilt-stamped burgundy leather, a.e.g.The Franklin Library, 1982. Limited edition. Fine. Signed in full by the author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dennis Luzak (illustrator). 295 pages. 8vo. Includes a special message to subscribers. Signed by the author on a front free end paper and protected with a tissue guard. Bound in beautiful, full, gilt decorated leather. Raised bands with gilt title on the spine. Silk moire end papers. Sewn in silk page marker. All edges are gilt. Archival paper. No previous owner's names or marks. One small scratch on the top edge gilt. Otherwise a very attractive copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. A Franklin Library Signed Limited Edition, signed by the author on a front free endpaper. First thus, illustrated and with a note to readers by the author. Some minor spots on gilded page edges.

Leather Binding. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Signed by Author. Bound in full burgundy leather stamped in gilt, all edges gilt, silk moire endpapers. Author's first book; novel concerning the kidnapping of an art student by a clerk (who happens to be a butterfly enthusiast).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Dark purple full leather binding with decorative gold stamping. Page edges gilt, with silk endpapers and satin ribbon page marker. Binding square. Signed by the author, John Fowles, on the second blank page. 295 pages, free of marks. This book comes from a collection of 250 volumes of signed Easton Press and Franklin Library. Please email if you'd like to see the complete list or some photos. In order to ship these books with proper protection, I'd prefer to use a box, so there will be extra shipping charges for international or priority delivery. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Collector's Edition. SIGNED by the Author on the signature page & on a Certificate of Authenticity, tall 8vo, full brown leather with four raised bands and .22kt gold title and embellishments on spine and further scrolling on front cover, peach silk moiré endpapers, silk ribbon page-marker, all edges gilt [a.e.g.]; [viii] + 467 pages. With Certificate of Authenticity Signed by John Fowles; witnessed & with signature of the Publisher of Easton Press & "a note about The French Lieutenant's Woman / and the author" laid in. EXCEPTIONAL SIGNED "Collector's Edition of the much praised and bestselling volume of JOHN FOWLES historical fiction that brings to life the problematic romance of an officer and his mistress. John Robert Fowles (1926 - 2005) was an English novelist of remarkable scope and ability. After graduatiing from Oxford, Fowles taught English on a Greek island, an experience that inspired The Collector & The Magus (both in 1965), highly respected best-sellers. These were followed by The French Lieutenant's Woman (1969), a Victorian romance set in Lyme Regis, Dorset, where Fowles lived. Leather with blind- & gilt-stamping.

Condition: Fine. First Thus. Original leather with raised headbands. Franklin Library Signed Limited Editions. Signed by the author, John Fowles. Fowles signed far fewer of this title than he did of The French Lieutenant's Woman. Signed by Author.

Full Leather. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Dennis Luzak (illustrator). Limited Edition. Maroon leather with gilt decorations and lettering, hubbed spine. Signed by author on special page protected by tissue guard. All edges gilt. Faint rubbing to hubbed spine. Tight, square and clean. Basis for film. No markings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Full Leather. Condition: Fine. Dennis Luzak (illustrator). Signed Limited Edition. Very nice copy signed by author. Crisp, unread copy. Full leather with much gilt decorations in a dark maroon. The first book author wrote, originally published in 1963, was the basis for excellent film that starred Terrence Stamp and Samantha Eggar. Silk bookmark sewn in has never been used. Ribbed spine, moire fabric endsheets. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Leather Bound. Condition: Very Fine. Limited Edition. 1982. Signed by Author on blank page. Full brown leather, gold decor. Crisp Firm Clean copy ! 295 pages. Leather bound, hubbed spines. Accented in gold, all page ends gold gilt. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of marbled paper with a silk ribbon page marker. 6687.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 8vo. 295 pp. From the colophon: "This limited edition.has been privately printed and individually signed by the author" Illustrated by Dennis Luzak. Brown leather with two raised bands and gilt titling on the spine; gilt designs on both front and rear panels; all edges gilt; ribbon place marker sewn in; tan fabric end-papers. The author has written a short message for subscribers. Tissue guard protects the signature. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Later printing of this first novel from Fowles, signed on the title page. Near fine book with lightly bumped heel in like jacket which is price clipped and shows a touch of sticker residue to the bottom edge of the inner font flap.

Limited edition; SIGNED by the author. Fine copy in the original elaborately gilt-tooled full leather. The classic FL design; raised bands, gilt borders etc. An exceptional example; corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. All edges gilt. Description: 295 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Butterflies --Collection and preservation --Psychopaths --Kidnapping --Fiction. Notes: "Privately printed, and individually signed by the author"--Prelim. P. [1]. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Luzak, Dennis (illustrator). Limited Edition. The Collector **SIGNED, LIMITED FULL LEATHER EDITION WITH THE IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKLET** SIGNED BY John Fowles. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION from the FRANKLIN LIBRARY, 1982. Gorgeous full brown leather with gilt in AS NEW condition. Illustrated by Dennis Luzak. Genuine leather binding with gold-stamped title and decoration, four raised spine-bands, all edges gilt, silk moire end-papers, ribbon bookmark, the publisher's protective tissue-guard is present and laid-in to protect the authors signature Includes a "Special Message to Subscribers" from John Fowles. Also included is the "NOTES FROM THE EDITORS" supplemental booklet that came with the signed limited edition with valuable insight in to the creation of this book including biographical photographs of the author at work. A GREAT GIFT QUALITY COPY WITH THE IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKLET THAT COLLECTORS REQIURE. This book is one of 60 published by the Franklin Library's Signed leather bound Limited Edition series published between 1977 and 1982. This is a high quality production from the Franklin Library!!. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Dennis Luzak (illustrator). Limited edition, full brown leather with gilt decoration, gilt all around. Tissue guard over signature. 2 raised bands. With booklet, Notes from the Editor. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Limited Ed. 295, signed by author/dark brown leather HB with gold esigns on front and gold designs and lettering on ribbed spine with silk e; Pages and gilt book edges and gold ribbon bookmark.

Limited edition; SIGNED by the author. Fine copy in the original elaborately gilt-tooled full leather. The classic FL design; raised bands, gilt borders etc. An exceptional example; corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. All edges gilt. Description: 295 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Butterflies --Collection and preservation --Psychopaths --Kidnapping --Fiction. Notes: "Privately printed, and individually signed by the author"--Prelim. P. [1]. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Mint. No Jacket. First Thus Edition. Signed by the author on the second blank page following ffep in black fountain ink. Illustrated by Dennis Luzak. Mint unread copy of this signed limited edition, handsomely bound in full morocco textured leather with beautiful gold debossed ornamental design to front and rear boards, moire silk endpapers, sewn-in silk ribbon narker, gilt titles and raised bands on spine, and unmarked, full-gilt edges. This is an absolutely gorgeous, unread copy of this limited edition. Scarce title, especially in this condition. Gift quality. *Packed carefully and shipped in a box to insure arrival in pristine condition. Written by the author of "The French Lieutenant's Woman", "Mantissa" and "The Magus", this is the story of a lonely young man whose sole interest is collecting butterflies - until he wins the lottery - and then he begins collecting girls. Originally published in 1963, THE COLLECTOR was Fowles' first novel, and was the basis of the 1965 William Wyler film starring Terence Stamp, Samantha Eggar, and Mona Washbourne. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Publisher's gilt-titled gray cloth. Reissued in 1979. Signed by Fowles to the title page. Tight and square. The DJ in mylar is price clipped with a 2.5cm closed tear to top joint and trace edgewear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 283 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Special Edition. New. Sealed. Signed by artist. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Included. David Įlvarez (illustrator). 1st Edition. BRAND NEW and FACTORY-SEALED. The Artist edition is limited to 1000 copies with a dust jacket featuring an illustration by Tom Adams which appeared on the cover of the first paperback edition of the novel. It is a full cloth, smyth sewn binding with two-hits foil stamping. It is the only edition of the three with the dust jacket, and is signed by artist David Įlvarez. The edition is printed offset on archival Cougar Vellum and is housed in an illustrated paper covered slipcase. Signed by artist.

First American Edition. First Printing. Octavo; rust-colored paper-covered boards, titled and blocked in gilt and dark brown on spine; yellow topstain; dustjacket; 305pp, [4]. Bookplate signed by the author loosely laid in, with the brief note "a cold day, 1996" below his written name. Rough erasure to contemporary owner's name and date on front endpaper, with light wear to extremities; Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $4.95), and a bright, Fine example. Fowles's first book, a thoroughly creepy novel about a socially-awkward kidnapper and killer, one whom many credit with being the inspiration for Hanibal Lecter.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st American edition, signed plate. Book and jacket are in excellent condition. Signed by Author(s).

First Edition. ** PREPUBLICATION COPY ** THE COLLECTOR, Little Brown, 1963, first American edition, a sharp vg+ copy in wraps of this advance reading copy of the authors first book! SIGNED by the author on a bookplate laid in.