Rare Books - Modern Literature
Explore the finest in contemporary storytelling with our Rare Books: Modern Literature collection at Harry Hartog Bookseller. Featuring first editions, signed copies, and hard-to-find literary treasures, these rare books spotlight 20th- and 21st-century icons. Shop online or in-store for unique finds from celebrated modern authors and rising literary voices.
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The Deep (Signed First Edition)
Peter Benchley
Sequel to the phenomenal Jaws. First edition, signed by author on first page. New York: Doubleday...
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Child's Play with Eustice & The Prowler (Signed First Edition)
David Malouf
Overall condition: Near fine. Dust jacket unclipped and in fine condition. Colours bright and preserved. Hardcover...
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The Well (Signed First Edition)
Elizabeth Jolley
Signed on title. Personal letter from Author to friend "Frank Davidson" included. Owner inscription on...
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The Lives of Harry Lime (First Pocket Book Edition)
Orson Welles
First pocket book edition. London: News of the World, (1952). Small 8vo. Softcover wrappers. Pages:...
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The Human Comedy (First Edition)
William Saroyan
Scarce first edition of Saroyan's first novel. A coming of age tale set in America...
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Westwind (Signed First Edition)
Ian Rankin
Overall Condition: Near fine. Signed by Rankin on title page. Jacket unclipped and in fine condition....
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The Black Ice (First Edition)
Michael Connelly
Overall condition: Near fine. Dust jacket unclipped and in fine condition. Colour bold, bright, and...
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The History Man (First Edition)
Malcolm Bradbury
SIGNED FIRST EDITION OF BRADBURY'S FAMOUS SATIRE OF ACADEMIC LIFE. Overall condition: Near fine. Signed...
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An Open Swimmer (First Edition)
Tim Winton
Rare first edition of Winton's first published novel. Presents beautifully. Overall condition: Near Fine. Dust...
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Lincoln in the Bardo (Signed First Edition)
George Saunders
SIGNED FIRST EDITION OF SAUNDER'S BOOKER PRIZE WINNING BOOK. First edition, signed by author to...
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Notes on Life and Letters (First Edition)
Joseph Conrad
Overall condition: Very good. Sans dust jacket. Hardcover bound in decorative green cloth. Stamped in...
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Suspense (First Edition)
Joseph Conrad
Overall condition: Fair. Sans dust jacket. Hardcover bound in decorative red cloth. Stamped in gilt...
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Tales of Hearsay (First Edition)
Joseph Conrad
First UK edition of Conrad's short stories. Contains the first and last short stories written...
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The Asphalt Jungle (First Edition)
W R Burnett
FIRST EDITION IN SCARCE UNCLIPPED DUST JACKET First edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1949. 8vo....
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Watership Down (Signed Limited Edition)
Richard Adams
RARE EDITION SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR. NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION (127/250). BOUND BY FINE BINDER...
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Laughter in the Dark
Vladimir Nabokov
RARE FIRST ENGLISH TRANSLATED EDITION OF NABOKOV'S CLASSIC. First US Edition. New York: New Directions....
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The Naked and the Dead (First UK Edition)
Norman Mailer
First UK edition. London: Alan Wingate, (1949). 8vo. Original black publisher's cloth hardcover in original unclipped...
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The Deer Park (First Edition)
Norman Mailer
First edition. York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, (1955). 8vo. Original black publisher's cloth hardcover in original unclipped...
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Dead Cert. (Fourth Impression)
Dick Francis
Fourth impression. London: Michael Joseph, (1964). 8vo. Original burgundy cloth hardcover with gilt inlay on spine...
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The Outsider (First Edition)
Albert Camus
Extremely rare to find with dust jacket in good condition. Has been excellently preserved. First...
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Children of Dune (First Edition)
Frank Herbert
First UK edition. London: Victor Gollancz, 1976. 8vo. Bound in original olive publisher's cloth with...
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