Four finds this week

[thehornets]

An interesting mix of people this week.

The QI Annual HB 2007 signed by Stephen Fry - £1.50

I have a lot of time for Stephen, a remarkable man, so nice to find something else signed by him.

The History Of The Supremes HB 1/1 2008 signed by Mary Wilson - £1.50

Lovely book - unread, just some slight edge wear to dj.

One Flew Over The Clubhouse HB 1/1 1993 by Tom O'Connor - £1

Second signed book I have found for him, and have also had a ttm reply in the past. A funny man.

The best find is the fourth find, and only picked up yesterday. I think the size of the book fooled the usual dealers and collectors as by the time I looked around there were plenty of gaps on the book shelves. Someone missed a brilliant bargain - not me.

Football Is My Business HB 1/1 1946 by Tommy Lawton - £1

Could not believe my luck when I looked inside this and saw the signature. 68 year old signed book from a footy legend! The book is missing the dj, but I see from looking online it should be easy enough to source an unsigned book with dj. The book has an excellent interior for it's age. Of special note is that this is the true 1st edition from July 1946. Most I have seen online are reprints from 1947 and 1948. A brilliant addition to my signed football collection.

[loobyloo6]

Tommy Lawton...Superb Nigel, from up these parts, Burnley in his early years. Awesome to find a 68 year old signed book.

Well pleased for you....4 nice additions once again for the collection.

[robboh2006]

great set of finds

[film4watcher]

Four cracking finds, Nigel. As you say, the Tommy Lawton book is top addition to your collection.

[serenamorgan]

some great finds Nigel, especially the Tommy Lawton

[kimbub16]

four goods finds there nigel like the lawton book top find

[westiesx2]

4 great books Nigel. A fantastic pick-up with the Tommy Lawton book. Not many of those around signed I would think. Well done.

[sylouisetruebluechelsea]

Great finds but must commend you on the Tommy Lawton signed book thats a great find and a 1st edition very well spotted Nigel:)

[obree]

Four awsome finds Nigel well done I have to agree with everyone else your Tommy Lawton book is the best by far .

[rallison470]

Fantastic finds Nigel. I met Stephen Fry at a book signing many years ago - got a book signed for my mum (who is a big fan). A very nice bloke - made an effort to speak to everyone. The Lawton book is an amazing find - top addition to your collection

[wheel-lose]

brilliant replies nigel

[thehornets]

He is definitely a great man Rob. The one time I wrote to him I talked about bi-polar disorder which is something my wife has in common with him. I put together a picture showing two images of him hoping to reflect the different sides of manic depression. He picked up on this, and signed the dark half in silver, and the lighter half in black. It remains a favourite reply.

[swain6666]

Wow what great set of finds just the tommy Lawton. By itself is awesome pleased for you

[ra1anne]

super week of finds nigel well done

[rcsmg1]

Great finds Nigel,especially the Tommy Lawton book-he's a bit before most of my collection!