AMERICA [Literature]
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Rich Rewards [Signed] Adams, Alice (Book #ID 92970) Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York, USA First Edition 1980. 1980. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory paper covered boards with off-white cloth spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 205 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the pink of the spine and upper edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper, 'Alice Adams'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0394511018 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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You Think You Hear O'Keefe, Matt (Book #ID 98969) Published by Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press, New York, USA First Edition 2001. 2001. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 295 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the lower spine end. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 031226903X Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Execution | A Jeremy Fisk Novel + Publisher's Flyer Wolf, Dick (Book #ID 99053) Published by William Morrow, HarperCollins Publishers New York, USA Second Edition 2014. 2014. Second US edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards with scarlet paper covered spine, metallic black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code to the copyright page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2. Contains 335 printed pages of text, plus Publisher's flyer loosely enclosed. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780062064851 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Vanishing Moon Coulson, Joseph (Book #ID 99152) Published by Archipelago Books, 239 West 12th Street, New York, USA First Edition 2004. 2004. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original paprika paper covered boards with black cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, grey corrugated end papers. 8vo. 8¼'' x 6¾''. Contains 330 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little wear to the spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0972869204 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Junk-Drawer Corner-Store Front-Porch Blues Powers, John R. (Book #ID 99341) Published by Dutton, Penguin Group, New York, USA First Edition 1992. 1992. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards with cream cloth spine, brown title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 209 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0525934057 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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Ice For The Eskimo [an A. J. D. Hawkins Mystery] Philbrick, W. R. (Book #ID 99450) Published by Beaufort Books Publishers, New York, USA First Edition 1987. 1987. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards with terracotta spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 245 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0825304032 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Triumph of the Thriller | How Cops, Crooks, and Cannibals Captured Popular Fiction Anderson, Patrick (Book #ID 99977) Published by Random House Publishing Group, New York, USA First Edition 2007. 2007. Stated first edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter maroon covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, beige paper sides. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (x), 272 + ii printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $24.95, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780345481238 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Final Turning Point [Double Signed] van Maanen, Paul and Marj van Maanen (Book #ID 100085) Published by Vantage Press, Inc., 516 West 34th Street, New York, USA First Edition 1984. 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 161 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with wear along the spine ends and edges, shelf rubs to the fore edges, not price clipped. DOUBLE SIGNED by the Authors to the front free end paper 'To Dear Marika, all our love and blessings. Paul van Maanen and Marj van Maanen.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 53306046X Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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Hammurabi's Code Kenney, Charles (Book #ID 100118) Published by Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, USA First Edition 1995. 1995. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards with black cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 303 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0671896970 Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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Sunset Manor [Signed] Wright, Richard B. (Book #ID 100144) Published by Bantam Books, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 1990. 1990. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale green paper covered boards with green cloth spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 180 printed pages of text. Foxing to the upper closed edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'To John & Nichola, with all good wishes [?] Richard and Phyllis, March 31/91. Many Thanks for your kindness and hospitality.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 07742371X Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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Spartacus Fast, Howard [Howard Melvin Fast (November 11, 1914 - March 12, 2003) was an American novelist and television writer who also wrote under the pen names E. V. Cunningham and Walter Ericson]. Stanley Kubrick [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by James Boswell]. (Book #ID 105892) Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London Third UK Impression 1960. 1960. Third UK impression hard back binding in publisher's original carmine red cloth covered boards, gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Book of the novel that inspired the 1960 film directed by Stanley Kubrick and the 2004 TV adaptation by Robert Dornhelm. Contains 368 pp with author's note to the American edition at page 7. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a monochrome photographic still to the rear cover showing Charlton Heston (who did not star in Spartacus), Peter Ustinov, Jean Simmons, and Nina Foch. Dust wrapper with rubbing to the surface of the paper to the spine and rear cover, red spine not sun faded, not price clipped, 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Two Admirals | Leather-Stocking Series Edition Cooper, James Fenimore [With an Introduction by His Wife Susan Fenimore Cooper] (Book #ID 106842) Published by George Routledge and Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London circa 1910. 1910. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, uniform gilt vignette to the front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xvii), 503 pp. End papers cracked and repaired. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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Reflections in a Golden Eye McCullers, Carson [Carson McCullers (February 19, 1917 - September 29, 1967) was an American novelist, short-story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet]. (Book #ID 106853) Published by The Cresset Press Ltd, 11 Fitzroy Square, London First UK Edition 1942. 1942. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 121 pp. It was adapted as a 1967 film of the same name, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando and directed by John Huston. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Two Admirals | A Tale. By the Author of The Pilot, Red Rover, Water-Witch, Homeward Bound, etc. Cooper, James Fenimore (1789-1851) James Franklin Beard (1877-1923). (Book #ID 108144) Printed by I. Ashmead and Co. (J. Fagan, Stereotyper) for Lea and Blanchard, Philadelphia First American Edition 1842. 1842. Uniform matching first American edition hard back binding in publisher's original re-backed purple muslin covered boards, preserving the original spines, with worn printed paper spine labels. 12mo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains: volume I (xii), 236 pp; volume II: 247 pp. Foxing throughout both volumes, indistinguishable ink name to the top of pp 1 vol. I, small paper label with printed flying ducks to the top front paste down of both volumes, 'James F. Beard Jr. 108 Winifred Avenue, Worcester Massachusetts'. James Franklin Beard was the editor (over six volumes) of 'The Letters and Journals of James Fenimore Cooper'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Carpetbaggers Robbins, Harold [Harold Robbins (May 21, 1916 - October 14, 1997) was an American author of the popular novel] (Book #ID 107914) Published by Anthony Blond Ltd., 56 Doughty Street, London First UK Edition 1962. 1962. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 679 pp. Marks to the boards and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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The Dark Half King, Stephen [born 1947] (Book #ID 111122) Published by Hodder and Stoughton, Euston Road, London First UK Edition 1989. 1989. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 412 + i pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with one small tear to the foot of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AMERICA [Literature] Category |
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