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Tolkien; Lord of the Rings Three Volume UK 1st Ed.

Raymond Chandler's Self-Typewritten Codicil to Will

Queen Victoria; Leaves From the Journal 2-Vol. Signed

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MYSTERY PIER BOOKS TO AUCTION RARITIES WITH GWS AUCTIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME. Mystery Pier Books has been a literary landmark to in Los Angeles for over 22 years. It is one of a distinct and rare handful of bookshops that feature ?Exclusively First Edition Literature: collectible books - fine and rare, most signed; much rare cinema material, scripts signed by the shop's many celebrity clients. The company is a member of the ABAA and the ILAB. Johnny Depp, Oprah Winfrey, Bette Midler, Bono, Martin Scorsese, Patti Smith and scores of others are among the names that own books from this shop.

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Carrol; Alice's Adventures 1st Ed. Family Copy: Lewis Carrol; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (1911) First John Tenniel Color Edition With 92 Illustrations Inscribed to Carrol's Niece - This incredibly rare and

0020: Carrol; Alice's Adventures 1st Ed. Family CopyEst. US$5,500-US$7,000Lot Passed

Grahame; Wind in the Willows Ltd. Edition #247/500: Kenneth Grahame/Arthur Rackham (Illus.); The Wind in the Willows (1951) Limited 100th Anniversary Edition #247/500 - This is a tall octavo limited 100th Anniversary Edition printing of the children's

0021: Grahame; Wind in the Willows Ltd. Edition #247/500Est. US$5,500-US$6,500Lot Passed

Barrie; Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens 1907 1st Ed.: J.M. Barrie; Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (1907) First Edition From the Library of Bram Stoker's Niece - This beloved children's fantasy novel is J.M. Barrie's, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens,

0022: Barrie; Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens 1907 1st Ed.Est. US$5,000-US$6,500Lot Passed

J.M. Barrie; The Little White Bird (1902) 1st Ed.: J.M. Barrie; The Little White Bird (1902) First Edition – This is a beautiful, fine First Edition copy of J.M. Barrie's notable classic, The Little White Bird, which was the very first appearance

0023: J.M. Barrie; The Little White Bird (1902) 1st Ed.Est. US$6,000-US$7,000Lot Passed

J.M. Barrie; Little Minister (1891) 3-Vol. 1st Ed.: J.M. Barrie; The Little Minister (1891) 3-Volume First Edition – This is a First Edition of J.M. Barrie's breakthrough novel, The Little Minister, published in 1891 by Cassell & Co., London. The

0024: J.M. Barrie; Little Minister (1891) 3-Vol. 1st Ed.Est. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

HB Stowe; Uncle Tom's Cabin 1st Ed. W/SIGNED Card: Harriet Beecher Stowe; Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) 2-Volume First Edition, First State Printing W/SIGNED Card (In Custom Clamshell Box) - This incredible literary treasure is a First Edition and rare

0025: HB Stowe; Uncle Tom's Cabin 1st Ed. W/SIGNED CardEst. US$62,000-US$65,000Lot Passed

Anne Frank; The Diary of a Young Girl 1st U.S. Ed.: Anne Frank; The Diary of a Young Girl (1952) First American Edition - This is a First Edition copy of the first American edition of the extraordinary tale of courage, faith, optimism and true

0026: Anne Frank; The Diary of a Young Girl 1st U.S. Ed.Est. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

Queen Victoria; Leaves From the Journal 2-Vol. Signed: HRH Queen Victoria; Leaves From the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands & More Leaves From the Journal (1868/1883) Signed Inscribed First Edition, First State 2-Volume Pair W/Custom Slipcase - This

0027: Queen Victoria; Leaves From the Journal 2-Vol. SignedEst. US$60,000-US$63,000Lot Passed

Prince Philip; Down To Earth (1988) Signed 1st Ed.: Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh; Down To Earth: Speeches and Writings of His Royal Highness (1988) Signed First Edition W/Letter From Palace - This is a First Edition, highly collectible First

0027A: Prince Philip; Down To Earth (1988) Signed 1st Ed.Est. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed

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Capote; Breakfast at Tiffany's 1st Ed. 1st Printing: Truman Capote; Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) First Edition, First Printing - This a First Edition, First Printing of Truman Capote's beloved work, Breakfast at Tiffany's, published in 1958 by Random

0028: Capote; Breakfast at Tiffany's 1st Ed. 1st PrintingEst. US$7,000-US$8,000

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Capote; Music for Chameleons (1979) Signed #315/350: Truman Capote; Music for Chameleons (1979) Signed First Edition, Limited Slipcased Edition #315/350 - This scarce find is a First Edition, First Printing, limited slipcased edition of Truman Capote's

0028A: Capote; Music for Chameleons (1979) Signed #315/350Est. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed

Mario Puzo; The Godfather 1st Ed. W/Signed Card: Mario Puzo; The Godfather (1969) First Edition, First State Printing W/Signed Card - This is a First Edition, First State printing of the landmark title by Mario Puzo, The Godfather. The novel was

0029: Mario Puzo; The Godfather 1st Ed. W/Signed CardEst. US$6,000-US$7,000Lot Passed

Raymond Chandler's Self-Typewritten Codicil to Will: Raymond Chandler (1957) Official Self-Typewritten Codicil to Will - This is an actual official self-typewritten codicil to the will of renowned novelist and screenwriter, Raymond Chandler. The

0029A: Raymond Chandler's Self-Typewritten Codicil to WillEst. US$93,000-US$95,000Lot Passed

Raymond Chandler; The Big Sleep (1939) First Edition: Raymond Chandler; The Big Sleep (1939) First Edition W/Custom Clamshell Case - This is a first edition printing of Raymond Chandler's classic debut novel, a Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone and a modern

0029B: Raymond Chandler; The Big Sleep (1939) First EditionEst. US$30,000-US$32,000Lot Passed

Raymond Chandler; Farewell My Lovely (1940) 1st Ed.: Raymond Chandler; Farewell My Lovely (1940) First Edition W/Custom Clamshell Case - This is a first edition printing of Raymond Chandler's famed second novel, Farewell My Lovely, a Haycraft-Queen

0029C: Raymond Chandler; Farewell My Lovely (1940) 1st Ed.Est. US$22,000-US$23,500Lot Passed

Raymond Chandler; Playback (1958) Signed 1st Edition: Raymond Chandler; Playback (1958) Signed First Edition - This is a first edition printing of the much applauded Philip Marlowe mystery by Raymond Chandler, Playback. The novel was published in 1958

0029D: Raymond Chandler; Playback (1958) Signed 1st EditionEst. US$8,000-US$9,500Lot Passed

David W. Maurer; The Big Con (1940) First Edition: David W. Maurer; The Big Con (1940) First Edition - This scarce novel is a First Edition copy of "The Story of the Confidence Man and the Confidence Game", The Big Con, written by David W. Maurer and

0029E: David W. Maurer; The Big Con (1940) First EditionEst. US$5,500-US$6,500Lot Passed

Leaving Las Vegas (1990) 1st Ed. Signed Nicolas Cage: John O'Brien; Leaving Las Vegas (1990) First Edition, First Printing Signed by Nicolas Cage - This is a stunning, glistening as new First Edition, First Printing of the landmark title, Leaving Las

0029F: Leaving Las Vegas (1990) 1st Ed. Signed Nicolas CageEst. US$6,500-US$7,500Lot Passed

The Rum Diary-1998 1st Ed. Signed by Thompson & Depp: Hunter S. Thompson; The Rum Diary (1998) Signed First Edition, First Printing (Signed by Thompson, Depp & Robinson) - This is a spectacular, as new First Edition, First Printing copy of Hunter S.

0029G: The Rum Diary-1998 1st Ed. Signed by Thompson & DeppEst. US$8,500-US$9,500Lot Passed

Thompson; Hell's Angels (1966) Signed 1st Ed.: Hunter S. Thompson; Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (1966) Signed First Edition, First Printing - This is a First Edition, First Printing copy of famed

0029H: Thompson; Hell's Angels (1966) Signed 1st Ed.Est. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

Thompson; Generation of Swine (1988) Signed 1st Ed.: Hunter S. Thompson; Generation of Swine (1988) Signed & Inscribed First Edition to Erich Segal - This is a First Edition, First Printing of Hunter S. Thompson's "Gonzo Papers Volume 2," Generation of

0029I: Thompson; Generation of Swine (1988) Signed 1st Ed.Est. US$5,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Hawthorne; The Scarlet Letter (1850) First Edition: Nathaniel Hawthorne; The Scarlet Letter (1850) First Edition W/Custom Clamshell Case - This cornerstone of American literature is a highly important example of a serious literary investment. This is

0030: Hawthorne; The Scarlet Letter (1850) First EditionEst. US$19,000-US$21,000Lot Passed

Dickens; Nicholas Nickleby (1838-39) 1st Ed.: Charles Dickens; The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1838-39) First Edition, First State Printing In Rare Original Monthly Parts W/Custom Clamshell Case - This literary treasure is a rare

0031: Dickens; Nicholas Nickleby (1838-39) 1st Ed.Est. US$10,000-US$12,000Lot Passed

Dickens; Little Dorrit 1st Ed. in Rare Original Parts: Charles Dickens; Little Dorrit (1885-87) First Edition Printing in Rare Original Monthly Parts W/Custom Clamshell Case - This scarce literary treasure is a rare First Edition printing of Charles

0032: Dickens; Little Dorrit 1st Ed. in Rare Original PartsEst. US$9,000-US$10,000Lot Passed

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