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Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 128 pages, maps and many illustrations by Julia Morland in the text, inscribed and signed by the author, paperback, a Fine copy [0948264047]. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 146 pages, portrait frontispiece and 47 illustrations, erratum slip, inscribed and signed on the title-page, a very good hardback in a very good dust-jacket. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. This is a Very Good Copy of this soft cover book (paperback) with this copy having been SIGNED with DEDICATION by the Author on the Half Title Page.The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness and there is no leaning to spine.Clean copy internally,8vo 219pp First Edition 1st Impression. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. A Fine Copy in Light Blue Card Covers,small 12mo 6pp unusual piece in Pristine Condition.One of 110 numbered copies,Signed By Author and Illustrator Size: 8vo - over 4¾" - 5¾" Tall. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. A Fine Copy in Light Blue Card Covers,small 12mo 6pp unusual piece in Pristine Condition.One of 110 numbered copies,Signed By Author and Illustrator Size: 8vo - over 4¾" - 5¾" Tall. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 151 pages, signed by the author, a Fine paperback [9780957076211]. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. pp.xii, 175 pages, top edges gilt, others uncut, signed and dated on the title-page (John Drinkwater, 1934), hardback, a very good copy in a generally very good dust-jacket (its spine tanned). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. B specials EW: This thick hardcover, 502 pages, is signed by the six authors, first edition, promo car of cover laid 8n, fine in a fine dj. Signed by Author(s).

8vo, (210mm), i,137,[1]p. illustrations. Original stiff wrappers, front cover spotted. Library Hub locates only two copies of this title, at Bodley and the Society of Friends.

8vo (220x142 mm.), 70p. 31 plates. Original buff cloth, lettered in red, slightly soiled and the end-leaves lightly spotted, dustjacket frayed. Laid down on the front free endleaf is a rubberstamp slip from Croppers carrying a presentation inscription to John Goodwin from Willink. A centenary history of Cropper's involvement in the Burneside papermill near Kendal, which also discusses social conditions in the village and includes a revised version of Jones's History of Burneside, original published in 1912.…

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First Edition, Second Printing. Octavo, xxv, 223pp. Gray boards, green cloth spine, title printed in gold. Stated "first edition" with number line starting at 3. Publisher's dust jacket, fine condition, with $22.00 price on front flap. Signed on front free endpaper by President Jimmy Carter with a full signature. Signed copy of Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age, by Jimmy Carter. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 480pp. White cloth, title on spine. The first printing, with a full number line on the copyright page. In publisher's near fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap, faint toning to spine. Signed by Pat Nixon on Nixon Library bookplate. A scarce copy, signed by First Lady Pat Nixon, of the biography, Pat Nixon: The Untold Story, by her daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. (illustrator). Signed.…

0. Kl. 8°. 81 p., orig. cloth boards. - Signation by Klásterský on the lining, signation by Svolinského on the colophon. - No. 15 of 50 copies. Good and clean copy. Tschechisch Band.

Paperback. Zustand: Near fine. Paperback Edition. Octavo, xvii, 526pp. Illustrated paperback, title printed on front cover and spine. An early printing, stated "First Harvest Edition 1999," with a letter line listed through "C." Rubbing to text block, some wear to tips, previously read copy. Signed on the half title page: "To Laura, Best Wishes, John Lewis. 4-11-02." John Lewis (1940-2020) served in the United States House of Representatives from 1987-2020, representing Georgia's 5th Congressional District. He was a lifelong civil rights activist, helping to organize the March on Washington in 1963, and he led the first of three marches from Selma to Montgomery across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. Signed copy of Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement, inscribed by Congressman John Lewis. (illustrator). Signed.…

Roy.8vo, (242mm), xxiv,343p. illustrations. A fine copy in original blue cloth, gilt lettered. Signed by the author on the front free endleaf and with an ALS dated August 2016 loosely inserted. A continuation of the same author's Wetwang saga: the story of Fridaythorpe, Fimber and Wetwang, a history of England in two and a half parishes (2009.) Not located on Library Hub.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First English Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 87pp. Black cloth, title in gilt on spine. No additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, a near fine example. Previous ownership bookplate affixed to front endpaper. In the publisher's dust jacket, $6.95 retail price listed, light shelf wear, a near fine example. Signed by Hans Küng on the front free endpaper. Signed copy of The Church Maintained in Truth: A Theological Meditation by Hans Küng. This is the first English edition, translated by Edward Quinn. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, Third Printing. Octavo, xiii, [2], 288pp. Yellow cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine. Stated "third printing" on copyright page. Appears unread. In the publisher's dust jacket, retail price on front flap, light sunning to spine, wear at head of spine. Signed on the front endpaper: "With Best Wishes, Dean Acheson." Dean Acheson (1893-1971) served as the United States Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953 under President Harry S. Truman. Born in 1893, Acheson played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Truman Doctrine, which aimed to contain the spread of communism, the development of NATO, and the Marshall Plan, which provided economic aid to help rebuild post-World War II Europe. Acheson's memoir, "Present at the Creation," remains a seminal work on American foreign policy. Signed copy of Morning and Noon: A Memoir by Secretary of State, Dean Acheson. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, viii, 404pp, [1]. Gray hardcover, title in silver on spine. The first printing, with a full number line on the copyright page. Appears unread. In the publisher's fine dust jacket, $29.00 on the front flap, "Signed Copy" sticker on front cover. This copy is signed by Sally Field on the publisher's tipped-in leaf in black ink. The publisher's signed copy of In Pieces: A Memoir by Sally Field. (illustrator). Signed.…

A signed presentation copy. Friendly, Fred W. Minnesota Rag: The Dramatic Story of the Landmark Supreme Court Case that Gave New Meaning to Freedom of the Press. New York: Random House, 1981. First Vintage Books edition. 243 pp. Softcover, light shelfwear. Inscription to half title, by Fred Friendly. "For Steve Daley: / Who cares about / the first amendment, / regards - / Fred Friendly / Aug.- / July, 1988". A very good copy. $75. A signed presentation copy (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 210pp. Blue hardcover, title in gilt on blue cloth spine. Full number line listed on copyright page. Solid text block, a fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, $15.95 retail price on front flap, faint shelf wear, a near fine example. Includes the Charles Scribner's release announcement and review request slip laid-in. Inscribed on the title page: "To Stephanie Page Mitchell, The Youngest Mystery Collector. Best Wishes. Stuart M. Kaminsky.". Signed first edition of A Cold Red Sunrise by Stuart M. Kaminsky, with publisher's review copy slip laid-in. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Limited Edition. Small octavo, iv, 81pp. Full green cloth, trim hand-stitched with red thread. Title in gilt on front cover. Solid text block, touch of wear to corners, small white stain to rear cover. A near fine example. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "Edward Isham / with the compliments and kind regards of John Bigelow / Highland Falls / Sept. 26. 1889." John Begelow (1817-1911) was an American Lawyer and historian. He served as the United States Minister to France (1865-1866) and Secretary of State of New York (1876-1877). A portion of these "Recollections" was read before the New York Historical Society at the celebration of its eighty-fourth anniversary, November 20, 1888. Bigelow played a central role in the founding of the New York Public Library in 1895. A privately printed copy of Some Recollections of the Late Edouard Laboulaye, signed by the author John Bigelow. (illustrator). Signed.…

Paperback original. Zustand: Near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, [8], 187pp, [1]. Orange paperback, title in black on front cover and spine. Stated "Uncorrected Proof" on the front cover. Solid text block, faint sunning to spine, otherwise fine. Inscribed on the half title: "John / All the best / Robert B. Parker." Includes proof copy paperwork from the publisher. Signed uncorrected proof copy of Early Autumn: A Spenser Novel by Robert B. Parker. (illustrator). Signed. …

Cloth. Zustand: Very good. Thick octavo, [6], 445pp. Full blue cloth, title in gilt on front cover and spine. This copy is listed as Bulletin Number 72 and Biological Series Number 19 on the title page, with no additional printings listed. Solid text block, light wear to front hinge. Shallow bumps along edges, faint dust remnants to covers. A very good example. Previous ownership inscription on front flyleaf. Complete with 87 full-page color plates and numerous in-text black-and-white illustrations. Signed by the author on the front flyleaf: "Extending the regards of the author / P.A. Taverner / Apr 12, 1938." A deeply descriptive work on bird watching and identification. Bulletin No. 72, Biological Series No. 19. Signed copy of Birds of Canada by P.A. Taverner, published by the Canada Department of Mines and the National Museum of Canada in 1934. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. Review Copy / First Edition. Octavo, 206pp. Blue hardcover, title in gilt on spine. Stated "First published by Collins Harvill 1987" on copyright page. Includes a laid-in slip from the publisher advertising a June 1, 1987 publication date and asking the recipient for a review of the collection. Solid text block, foxing to top edge, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, $11.50 retail price sticker affixed to front flap, a fine example. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For Nick, with great good wishes. Ray Carver / June 1987 / London!" Additionally signed on the title page. Raymond Carver (1938-1988) was an influential American writer and poet, renowned for his minimalist style and relatable depiction of working-class life. He published several acclaimed short-story collections, including "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love," "Cathedral," and "Where I'm Calling From." Carver was widely admired for his writing, receiving five O. Henry Awards throughout his career and a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1984. Signed review copy of In a Marine Light by Raymond Carver with an additional inscription from the author. (illustrator). Signed.…

Paper Magazine. Zustand: Near fine. Volume 249, No. 3. Folio, 120pp. Illustrated paper magazine, bound at spine with staples. Binding is sound, no extraneous marks, in near fine condition. This issue from April 1977 includes an article by President Jimmy Carter on page 36, titled "There's A Bit Of The Pharisee In Us All." It is signed by President Carter on the front cover. The Saturday Evening Post from April 1977, with a focus on Christianity in America. This copy is signed by President Jimmy Carter. (illustrator). Signed.…

Paper. Zustand: Fine. Original Document. Octavo, 8pp. Bound at top corner with staple. Blind stamp on last page. In custom blue cloth chemise, title in gilt on spine. Signed by President Gerald R. Ford next to title on first page. The Republican Convention of 1992 marked the end of an era for many prominent politicians of the 20th century. It would be the last major political speech by former President Ronald Reagan and the last convention attended by President Richard Nixon. At the convention, President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Quayle accepted their party's nomination for a second term, with President Gerald Ford offering a full endorsement in his speech. A copy of President Gerald R. Ford's address to the Republican National Convention, August 20th, 1992, signed on the front cover. (illustrator). Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Limited Edition. Small octavo, 36pp, [1]. Patterned hardcover, title in black on front cover and spine. Solid text block, a fine example. One of 75 numbered copies, this one listed "Presentation Copy." Signed by the author on the limitation page. Raymond Carver (1938-1988) was an influential American writer and poet, renowned for his minimalist style and relatable depiction of working-class life. He published several acclaimed short-story collections, including "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love," "Cathedral," and "Where I'm Calling From." Carver was widely admired for his writing, receiving five O. Henry Awards throughout his career and a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1984. Signed limited edition of Put Yourself in My Shoes by Raymond Carver, noted as a presentation copy. (illustrator). Signed. …

Vellum. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: good. Deluxe Edition. Octavo, xxi, [3], 265pp, [3]. Publisher's white vellum, title and illustrations in gilt. Top edge gilt. Uncut fore-edge. Closed tear on two leaves [199-202], with prior tape repair. Complete with frontispiece portrait and ten full-page illustrations by A.B. Frost, all with captioned tissue covers. Includes the publisher's white paper dust jacket, in delicate condition, title and printed illustrations. Both hinge flaps detached, chip from front cover, scarce in any condition, with only one other known example to appear at auction. (BAL 7131) (Grolier, 100 American) Housed in a custom beige cloth clamshell, marbled interior, title stamped in gilt on the spine. From a signed limited edition of 250 copies, this being number 109. Signed by the author after the dedication: "Joel Chandler Harris," with an excerpt from the book: "Han' me down my walkin' cane." This copy was a presentation copy from D. Appleton & Company to the 13-year old, German Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm, the last German Crown Prince and Crown Prince of Prussia, before the abolition of the monarchy. The first edition of Uncle Remus was published by D. Appleton in 1881. This New and Revised edition was issued in red buckram as a trade edition. (Provenance: Estate of Actor and Comedian, Arte Johnson, purchased in 2025). This work includes a letter from Freiherr von Lyncker, the Baron von Lyncker (Lieutenant Colonel and First Military Governor), regretting that the gifts for the Crown Prince cannot be accepted, and the book must be returned. Here is a full translation of the letter: "Plön in Holstein, 27 August 1896 / Dear Mrs. Franklin, I am honored to write to you in response to your letter of the 24th of this month addressed to General von Deines, and to express my sincere gratitude for sending the Uncle Remus book. At the same time, I have to inform you that gifts to His Imperial and Royal Highness the Crown Prince are not accepted as a matter of principle. I therefore regret to inform you that I am obliged to return this lovely book. / Yours sincerely, Freiherr von Lyncker / Oberstleutnant and Erster Militär-Gouverneur.". The Large-Paper, deluxe edition of Uncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings, signed by Joel Chandler Harris. A presentation copy to German Crown Prince, Friedrich Wilhelm in 1896. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. First American Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 235pp, [1]. Mauve cloth, title in black on front cover and spine. Yellow topstain, illustrated endpapers. No additional printings listed. Solid text block, light wear along edges, a near fine example. Previous ownership inscription to front flyleaf, dated 1927. Complete with frontispiece and 8 plates by Amy Drevenstedt. In the publisher's first state dust jacket, $2.50 retail price on front flap, sunned spine, light wear to corners. Closed tears to front panel and spine reinforced with archival tissue repair on verso. An attractive example. (Bruccoli & Clark III, 363) (Martine 9, 146) (Edelstein A2b) Signed by Thornton Wilder on the verso of the frontispiece. Inscription reads: "To Miss Margaret Dunbar / with all the regard of an old friend and co-worker. Thornton / Berkeley Jan 1930." Includes two handwritten letters from Wilder, corresponding with the recipient of this copy, Miss Margaret Dunbar. One letter, dated March 24, 1969, was written to Dunbar as Wilder traveled by ship from Genoa to Curacao. Wilder describes hopes for the remainder of his career, stating "Alas, I haven't yet written that beguiling book for children that I've long dreamed of doing; and I'd like to do one more (and better) farce-comedy that would give sheer pleasure." The second letter, dated February 27, 1972, is addressed to "Mrs. Dunbar," offering condolences for the passing of the original recipient. The recipient of this copy and letters, Miss Margaret Dunbar (d. 1972), was the head of the South Berkeley Branch Library, a member of the American Association of University Women, and a member of the Berkeley Zonta Club. (Berkeley Gazette, April 1948) Dunbar and Wilder maintained a friendship first formed in childhood, as they both lived near Berkeley, CA. (Sacramento Union, Sept. 1930) The English edition of The Bridge of San Luis Rey preceded the first American edition by a few days. The true first impression (only 21 copies) has a title page printed in all black and is rarely seen on the market. (Edelstein A2a) Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) was an American playwright and novelist renowned for exploring universal themes of human connection and resilience. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for drama with Our Town (1938) and The Skin of Our Teeth (1942), and one for fiction with this work, The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927). Signed first American edition of The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder. This copy is inscribed to a lifelong friend of Wilder, with two additional ALS laid-in. (illustrator). Signed.…

Cloth. Zustand: Near fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. New Edition. Octavo, xii, [2], 893pp, [3]. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine and front cover. Stated "Complete New Edition, 1940 Edition, Third Printing, April, 1941" on the copyright page. Solid text block, light usage. Faint dust remnants along top of text block, light rubbing along lower tips of the spine. Complete with frontispiece and 23 full-page black and white illustrations. In the publisher's scarce dust jacket, $4.00 on both flaps, stated "1941 Edition" on the front panel, closed tear along top edge of front panel, a near fine example. Signed by Emily Post on the front free endpaper. Emily Post's "Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home" was first issued in 1922 by Funk & Wagnalls in New York, and was reprinted multiple times within its first year due to its popularity. A revised and enlarged second edition followed in 1923, and further updates appeared throughout the 1920s and 1930s as Post adapted advice to modern life. Signed copy of Etiquette: "The Blue Book of Social Usage" by Emily Post, in a scarce dust jacket. (illustrator). Signed.…