John MORTIMER / Rumpole a la Carte Signed 1st Edition 1990

Description: Rumpole a la Carte Author: MORTIMER, John Title: Rumpole a la Carte Publication: New York: Viking Press, [1990] Description: Hardcover. Small 4to. Black cloth with gilt spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. 246pp. Fine/near fine. Handsome, tight first edition of this mystery in the popular series by the English barrister turned screenwriter and novelist (1923-2009). This unique copy bears seven fine and relevant autograph additions, a veritable "Who's Who" of actors from the British television series "Rumpole of the Bailey": Three on the front flyleaf, another three on that flyleaf verso and one on the facing half-title page. The six on the flyleaf all consist of fine, matching heavy stock 5" X 3" cards, each boldly signed at center and dated at upper right by its signer, neatly tipped one above the next. Front flyleaf, top to bottom: LEO McKERN (1920-2002), who played Horace W. Rumpole, signs hugely in blue fineline and dates it 5 November 1973; MARION MATHIE (1925-2012), second actress to play Rumpole's wife Hilda, a.k.a. "She Who Must Be Obeyed," signs in black ballpoint and dates it 23 July 1988; DAVID YELLAND (born 1947), who played Rumpole's son Nicholas, signs in black ballpoint and dates it 23 February 1980. Flyleaf verso, top to bottom: PETER BOWLES (born 1936), who played High Court judge Sir Guthrie Featherstone, signs in blue fineline and dates it 31 October [1985]; MORAY WATSON (1928-2017), who played Rumpole's friend and fellow barrister George Frobisher, signs in blue fineline and dates it 28 October 1985; LESLIE PHILLIPS (born 1924), who played guest star Boxey Horne, signs in blue ballpoint and dates it 18 December 1984. Facing flyleaf page is an 8½" X 3½" Autograph Note Signed from PETER BLYTHE (1934-2004), who played Head of Chambers and Rumpole's foil Samuel "Soapy Sam" Ballard. On the verso of an admirer's 18 May 1988 note to him, Blythe pens in black fineline a cordial note, signing handsomely and adding "Just about to start a new series of 'Rumpole'." Laid in are six of the original signature transmittal envelopes. An extraordinary, exceptionally unusual copy. Seller ID: 45107 Subject: Books Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. We operated as an open shop from 1991-2014 in historic Galena, Illinois, and have transitioned to by appointment, mail order and book fairs. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society. We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately. Terms & Shipping All orders ship within two business days. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. In order for the shipping discount on combined purchases to be applied, please wait for our invoice before making your payment. Books ship via USPS Media Mail with tracking. Expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail can be requested. Please contact us for a quote before making your payment. Autographs, Maps and Ephemera always ship via USPS First Class or Priority. The default shipping charge is for Priority Flat Rate. For reduced shipping on very small items, please wait for our invoice before making your payment. Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING We ship internationally using eBay's International Shipping Program. Autographs Guarantee We are professional, full-time autograph dealers with nearly 30 years' experience buying and selling, authenticating and providing appraisal services. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser. William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in Autograph Collector magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for Manuscripts (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as Fine Books and Collections.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 234 USD

Location: Galena, Illinois

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