Dragon’s Teeth: Antique Novel, 1898 First Edition
$210.00
This is a "very good" antique novel in maroon cloth wrapped boards with gold lettering, 516 pages.
The year of publication on the title page, 1889, matches the copyright year on the verso, indicating first edition printing.
Dragon’s Teeth: Antique Novel, 1898 First Edition
$210.00
This is a "very good" antique novel in maroon cloth wrapped boards with gold lettering, 516 pages.
The year of publication on the title page, 1889, matches the copyright year on the verso, indicating first edition printing.
Vintage “The Master of Ballantrae” Book by Robert Louis Stevenson, c1900
$46.00
"The Master of Ballantrae - A Winter's Tale" by Robert Louis Stevenson, published circa 1900 by The Mershon Company.
8vo green cloth wrapped hardcover with white chalked lettering on the front board, cloth head and tail band in binding, unadorned end pages, eggshell paper, 310 pages. This is a "very good" antique book with a tight binding and crisp board hinges. There are no loose, torn or folded pages. There is numerical pencil inscription inside the rear paste-down, likely a bookstore inventory code, otherwise no writing. The text block edges are relatively uniform in color all around, with the top edge being somewhat dusted. The front lower board corner is fairly well bumped, with the other three being less so. All corner tips show some wear to the cloth at the tips but not worn through. The spine head and heel are bumped and have some edge wear, but again not worn through. The chalk lettering on the front board is complete, but does reflect some rubbing as is typical of this delicate method of decoration. There is a stray mark on the cover that appears to be chalk. The lettering on the spine is just about completely rubbed away. A pleasing vintage tome. Contains a one page preface addressed to Sir Percy Florence and Lady Shelley from Waikiki, dated May 17, 1889. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
8vo green cloth wrapped hardcover with white chalked lettering on the front board, cloth head and tail band in binding, unadorned end pages, eggshell paper, 310 pages. This is a "very good" antique book with a tight binding and crisp board hinges. There are no loose, torn or folded pages. There is numerical pencil inscription inside the rear paste-down, likely a bookstore inventory code, otherwise no writing. The text block edges are relatively uniform in color all around, with the top edge being somewhat dusted. The front lower board corner is fairly well bumped, with the other three being less so. All corner tips show some wear to the cloth at the tips but not worn through. The spine head and heel are bumped and have some edge wear, but again not worn through. The chalk lettering on the front board is complete, but does reflect some rubbing as is typical of this delicate method of decoration. There is a stray mark on the cover that appears to be chalk. The lettering on the spine is just about completely rubbed away. A pleasing vintage tome. Contains a one page preface addressed to Sir Percy Florence and Lady Shelley from Waikiki, dated May 17, 1889. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Vintage “The Master of Ballantrae” Book by Robert Louis Stevenson, c1900
$46.00
"The Master of Ballantrae - A Winter's Tale" by Robert Louis Stevenson, published circa 1900 by The Mershon Company.
8vo green cloth wrapped hardcover with white chalked lettering on the front board, cloth head and tail band in binding, unadorned end pages, eggshell paper, 310 pages. This is a "very good" antique book with a tight binding and crisp board hinges. There are no loose, torn or folded pages. There is numerical pencil inscription inside the rear paste-down, likely a bookstore inventory code, otherwise no writing. The text block edges are relatively uniform in color all around, with the top edge being somewhat dusted. The front lower board corner is fairly well bumped, with the other three being less so. All corner tips show some wear to the cloth at the tips but not worn through. The spine head and heel are bumped and have some edge wear, but again not worn through. The chalk lettering on the front board is complete, but does reflect some rubbing as is typical of this delicate method of decoration. There is a stray mark on the cover that appears to be chalk. The lettering on the spine is just about completely rubbed away. A pleasing vintage tome. Contains a one page preface addressed to Sir Percy Florence and Lady Shelley from Waikiki, dated May 17, 1889. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
8vo green cloth wrapped hardcover with white chalked lettering on the front board, cloth head and tail band in binding, unadorned end pages, eggshell paper, 310 pages. This is a "very good" antique book with a tight binding and crisp board hinges. There are no loose, torn or folded pages. There is numerical pencil inscription inside the rear paste-down, likely a bookstore inventory code, otherwise no writing. The text block edges are relatively uniform in color all around, with the top edge being somewhat dusted. The front lower board corner is fairly well bumped, with the other three being less so. All corner tips show some wear to the cloth at the tips but not worn through. The spine head and heel are bumped and have some edge wear, but again not worn through. The chalk lettering on the front board is complete, but does reflect some rubbing as is typical of this delicate method of decoration. There is a stray mark on the cover that appears to be chalk. The lettering on the spine is just about completely rubbed away. A pleasing vintage tome. Contains a one page preface addressed to Sir Percy Florence and Lady Shelley from Waikiki, dated May 17, 1889. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Literary Friendships in the Age of Wordsworth 1932
$27.00
This is a "very good" or better vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards, published by Cambridge University Press in Great Britain, 284 pages including a fairly lengthy index.
The binding is mildly shook toward the front, the text block is square and closes tightly. No folded, torn or loose pages. No writing or marks . The board corners are not bumped, with wear to cloth at the tips, but not worn through. Spine shows some tanning, gilt decorations on spine and front board are bright. See accompanying images for complete condition details and most of the table of contents. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The binding is mildly shook toward the front, the text block is square and closes tightly. No folded, torn or loose pages. No writing or marks . The board corners are not bumped, with wear to cloth at the tips, but not worn through. Spine shows some tanning, gilt decorations on spine and front board are bright. See accompanying images for complete condition details and most of the table of contents. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Literary Friendships in the Age of Wordsworth 1932
$27.00
This is a "very good" or better vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards, published by Cambridge University Press in Great Britain, 284 pages including a fairly lengthy index.
The binding is mildly shook toward the front, the text block is square and closes tightly. No folded, torn or loose pages. No writing or marks . The board corners are not bumped, with wear to cloth at the tips, but not worn through. Spine shows some tanning, gilt decorations on spine and front board are bright. See accompanying images for complete condition details and most of the table of contents. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The binding is mildly shook toward the front, the text block is square and closes tightly. No folded, torn or loose pages. No writing or marks . The board corners are not bumped, with wear to cloth at the tips, but not worn through. Spine shows some tanning, gilt decorations on spine and front board are bright. See accompanying images for complete condition details and most of the table of contents. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
F. Scott Fitzgerald “The Last Tycoon” c.1971 Vintage hardcover
$78.00
"The Last Tycoon" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Scribner's, copyright renewal 1969.
"Very good" blue and black cloth wrapped book in a fine United Kingdom first-edition facsimile dust jacket. Binding tight, no loose, torn or folded pages. Original owner name neatly stamped on front paste-down.
See accompanying images for complete condition details.
This edition published by Scribner's in the early1970s to celebrate Fitzgerald's works.
The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original U.K. first edition jacket issued in 1941, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the bottom of the front flap! Dust jacket is in a removable archival sleeve for proper presentation.
Will make a wonderful gift for the Fitzgerald collector!
Will ship promptly, carefully packed and fully insured.
F. Scott Fitzgerald “The Last Tycoon” c.1971 Vintage hardcover
$78.00
"The Last Tycoon" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Scribner's, copyright renewal 1969.
"Very good" blue and black cloth wrapped book in a fine United Kingdom first-edition facsimile dust jacket. Binding tight, no loose, torn or folded pages. Original owner name neatly stamped on front paste-down.
See accompanying images for complete condition details.
This edition published by Scribner's in the early1970s to celebrate Fitzgerald's works.
The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original U.K. first edition jacket issued in 1941, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the bottom of the front flap! Dust jacket is in a removable archival sleeve for proper presentation.
Will make a wonderful gift for the Fitzgerald collector!
Will ship promptly, carefully packed and fully insured.
Dad Gifts Arthur Rackham “The Complete Angler” Izaak Walton c.1968
$27.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover in brown paper wrapped boards over a tan cloth wrapped spine, published circa 1968 by Weathervane, 224 pages.
The gutters and hinges are tight and crisp, not split. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly, upper edge shows foxing. Board corners are not bumped, spine head and tail lightly so. Some light bumping along board bottom edges.
Original vintage dust wrapped has some slight chipping at flap fold corners, also at spine head and tail. Spine is mildly sunned.
See accompanying images for full condition details and contents and list of full color plates.
Will ship promptly. carefully packaged.
Dad Gifts Arthur Rackham “The Complete Angler” Izaak Walton c.1968
$27.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover in brown paper wrapped boards over a tan cloth wrapped spine, published circa 1968 by Weathervane, 224 pages.
The gutters and hinges are tight and crisp, not split. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly, upper edge shows foxing. Board corners are not bumped, spine head and tail lightly so. Some light bumping along board bottom edges.
Original vintage dust wrapped has some slight chipping at flap fold corners, also at spine head and tail. Spine is mildly sunned.
See accompanying images for full condition details and contents and list of full color plates.
Will ship promptly. carefully packaged.
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The Divine Comedy c.1946 Dante Alighieri Vintage Spanish language Argentinian trade paperback
Original price was: $94.00.$73.32Current price is: $73.32.
"La Divina Comedia" by Dante Alighieri published circa 1946 by TOR in Argentina. This is a "good plus" vintage trade stiff board paperback. Spine is fragile, but intact, not split, no loose pages. No apparent writing, no torn or folded pages. Paper brittle and fairly well tanned with age. Significant edge wear all around. Scarce Spanish language edition of this literary classic. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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The Divine Comedy c.1946 Dante Alighieri Vintage Spanish language Argentinian trade paperback
Original price was: $94.00.$73.32Current price is: $73.32.
"La Divina Comedia" by Dante Alighieri published circa 1946 by TOR in Argentina. This is a "good plus" vintage trade stiff board paperback. Spine is fragile, but intact, not split, no loose pages. No apparent writing, no torn or folded pages. Paper brittle and fairly well tanned with age. Significant edge wear all around. Scarce Spanish language edition of this literary classic. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Armed Services Edition “The Bridal Wreath” Sigrid Undset 1945 Vintage paperback book
$21.00
This is an end-of-the-war era US Government-issue softcover printed for the soldiers. Designed in the familiar, landscape format of the "Armed Services Editions". R-30, published February 1945.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. "Gilbert O. Herman Capt., Air Corps" neatly typed on inside of front cover and on title page. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. "Gilbert O. Herman Capt., Air Corps" neatly typed on inside of front cover and on title page. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Armed Services Edition “The Bridal Wreath” Sigrid Undset 1945 Vintage paperback book
$21.00
This is an end-of-the-war era US Government-issue softcover printed for the soldiers. Designed in the familiar, landscape format of the "Armed Services Editions". R-30, published February 1945.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. "Gilbert O. Herman Capt., Air Corps" neatly typed on inside of front cover and on title page. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. "Gilbert O. Herman Capt., Air Corps" neatly typed on inside of front cover and on title page. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Dad Gifts Armed Services Edition “The Big Ones Get Away” Philip Wylie 1944 Vintage paperback book
$51.00
This is an end-of-the-war era US Government-issue softcover printed for the soldiers. Designed in the familiar, landscape format of the "Armed Services Editions", unpaginated. M-11, published September 1944.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Dad Gifts Armed Services Edition “The Big Ones Get Away” Philip Wylie 1944 Vintage paperback book
$51.00
This is an end-of-the-war era US Government-issue softcover printed for the soldiers. Designed in the familiar, landscape format of the "Armed Services Editions", unpaginated. M-11, published September 1944.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "very good" or better vintage stapled paperback. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. Binding is intact and tight. Text block is square and closes tightly. Pages show some tanning on all edges. Spine edge sunned. A very pleasing, bright copy! Will ship promptly, well packaged.
The Moon is Down John Steinbeck First edition hardcover, second state 1942 In custom printed facsimile first-edition dust wrapper
$248.00
This is a "good plus" vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards. 188 pages.
First edition, second state, as per noted Steinbeck bibliography. Page 62, line 5 shows the "b" with the missing upper half, indicating first edition, second state. No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding and board hinges are intact, spine somewhat cocked. The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original first edition jacket issued in 1942, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the top of the front flap. Please see accompanying images for full condition details. Will make a really special gift for that Steinbeck fan in your circle! (Perhaps that is you...) Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
First edition, second state, as per noted Steinbeck bibliography. Page 62, line 5 shows the "b" with the missing upper half, indicating first edition, second state. No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding and board hinges are intact, spine somewhat cocked. The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original first edition jacket issued in 1942, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the top of the front flap. Please see accompanying images for full condition details. Will make a really special gift for that Steinbeck fan in your circle! (Perhaps that is you...) Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
The Moon is Down John Steinbeck First edition hardcover, second state 1942 In custom printed facsimile first-edition dust wrapper
$248.00
This is a "good plus" vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards. 188 pages.
First edition, second state, as per noted Steinbeck bibliography. Page 62, line 5 shows the "b" with the missing upper half, indicating first edition, second state. No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding and board hinges are intact, spine somewhat cocked. The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original first edition jacket issued in 1942, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the top of the front flap. Please see accompanying images for full condition details. Will make a really special gift for that Steinbeck fan in your circle! (Perhaps that is you...) Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
First edition, second state, as per noted Steinbeck bibliography. Page 62, line 5 shows the "b" with the missing upper half, indicating first edition, second state. No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding and board hinges are intact, spine somewhat cocked. The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original first edition jacket issued in 1942, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the top of the front flap. Please see accompanying images for full condition details. Will make a really special gift for that Steinbeck fan in your circle! (Perhaps that is you...) Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
The Old Gentleman of the Black Stock 1901 First edition thus Thomas Nelson Page Decorated pretty book
$18.00
"The Old Gentleman of the Black Stock", by Thomas Nelson Page, published in 1901 by Charles Scribner's Sons.8vo, cloth wrapped boards, gorgeous gilt text block top, deckled outer edge, glossy title page in color, and several glossy color plates, artwork by Howard Chandler Christy. 170 pages.
This is a "very good -" or better antique book. The spine is solid, albeit cocked, the hinges are tight and strong. There is a name dated 1901 quilled with flourish on front end paper. There is a dark "L" shaped stain on the lower front cover, seems like it might be ink, and there three spots where there was apparent moisture exposure to the cloth on the spine. No loose page, no folded or torn pages. The gilt at the text block head is wonderful - the picture(s) do not do it justice. It is very bright and shiny, not rubbed. See accompanying photos for full condition details. Will ship to you carefully packaged.
This is a "very good -" or better antique book. The spine is solid, albeit cocked, the hinges are tight and strong. There is a name dated 1901 quilled with flourish on front end paper. There is a dark "L" shaped stain on the lower front cover, seems like it might be ink, and there three spots where there was apparent moisture exposure to the cloth on the spine. No loose page, no folded or torn pages. The gilt at the text block head is wonderful - the picture(s) do not do it justice. It is very bright and shiny, not rubbed. See accompanying photos for full condition details. Will ship to you carefully packaged.
The Old Gentleman of the Black Stock 1901 First edition thus Thomas Nelson Page Decorated pretty book
$18.00
"The Old Gentleman of the Black Stock", by Thomas Nelson Page, published in 1901 by Charles Scribner's Sons.8vo, cloth wrapped boards, gorgeous gilt text block top, deckled outer edge, glossy title page in color, and several glossy color plates, artwork by Howard Chandler Christy. 170 pages.
This is a "very good -" or better antique book. The spine is solid, albeit cocked, the hinges are tight and strong. There is a name dated 1901 quilled with flourish on front end paper. There is a dark "L" shaped stain on the lower front cover, seems like it might be ink, and there three spots where there was apparent moisture exposure to the cloth on the spine. No loose page, no folded or torn pages. The gilt at the text block head is wonderful - the picture(s) do not do it justice. It is very bright and shiny, not rubbed. See accompanying photos for full condition details. Will ship to you carefully packaged.
This is a "very good -" or better antique book. The spine is solid, albeit cocked, the hinges are tight and strong. There is a name dated 1901 quilled with flourish on front end paper. There is a dark "L" shaped stain on the lower front cover, seems like it might be ink, and there three spots where there was apparent moisture exposure to the cloth on the spine. No loose page, no folded or torn pages. The gilt at the text block head is wonderful - the picture(s) do not do it justice. It is very bright and shiny, not rubbed. See accompanying photos for full condition details. Will ship to you carefully packaged.
Vintage Modern Library Faux leather dressed book “A Night in the Luxembourg” 1926 First edition Remy de Gourmont
$28.00
"A Night in the Luxembourg" by Remy de Gormount, published by the Modern Library in 1926.
First edition thus. Sextodecimo in soft green faux leather boards, decorated end papers, gilt decoration on the front board, 215 pages including appendixes. This is a "good" or better vintage book with an intact but weakened binding, the gutters are not split, but you can feel a little "give". No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Some surface wear, some light creasing in the leather on front and back. Board corners are worn at the ends, with the front lower corner jammed with the leather and inside past down separated at about 1/2". The board wrap is split at the bottom of the spine and along the front lower edge for about 2 1/2". Showing a little wear, but still a nice, pleasant, almost antique volume! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
First edition thus. Sextodecimo in soft green faux leather boards, decorated end papers, gilt decoration on the front board, 215 pages including appendixes. This is a "good" or better vintage book with an intact but weakened binding, the gutters are not split, but you can feel a little "give". No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Some surface wear, some light creasing in the leather on front and back. Board corners are worn at the ends, with the front lower corner jammed with the leather and inside past down separated at about 1/2". The board wrap is split at the bottom of the spine and along the front lower edge for about 2 1/2". Showing a little wear, but still a nice, pleasant, almost antique volume! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Vintage Modern Library Faux leather dressed book “A Night in the Luxembourg” 1926 First edition Remy de Gourmont
$28.00
"A Night in the Luxembourg" by Remy de Gormount, published by the Modern Library in 1926.
First edition thus. Sextodecimo in soft green faux leather boards, decorated end papers, gilt decoration on the front board, 215 pages including appendixes. This is a "good" or better vintage book with an intact but weakened binding, the gutters are not split, but you can feel a little "give". No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Some surface wear, some light creasing in the leather on front and back. Board corners are worn at the ends, with the front lower corner jammed with the leather and inside past down separated at about 1/2". The board wrap is split at the bottom of the spine and along the front lower edge for about 2 1/2". Showing a little wear, but still a nice, pleasant, almost antique volume! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
First edition thus. Sextodecimo in soft green faux leather boards, decorated end papers, gilt decoration on the front board, 215 pages including appendixes. This is a "good" or better vintage book with an intact but weakened binding, the gutters are not split, but you can feel a little "give". No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Some surface wear, some light creasing in the leather on front and back. Board corners are worn at the ends, with the front lower corner jammed with the leather and inside past down separated at about 1/2". The board wrap is split at the bottom of the spine and along the front lower edge for about 2 1/2". Showing a little wear, but still a nice, pleasant, almost antique volume! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Charles Dickens in Cartoon and Caricature 1924 Limited edition Antique book Leather wrapped spine
Charles Dickens in Cartoon and Caricature 1924 Limited edition Antique book Leather wrapped spine