The Moon is Down: John Steinbeck, First Edition 1942
Price range: $248.00 through $256.50
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 1942
Price range: $248.00 through $256.50
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.
“Anywhere But Here” 1987 Mona Simpson Signed
$144.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover with cream paper boards over navy blue cloth wrapped spine, cloth head and tail band sewn in, deckled outer edge, published in 1987 by Alfred Knopf, 406 pages.First edition, fifth printing, inscribed by Ms. Simpson on half-title page to Kathleen and Arthur in New York City in 1989. Includes a personal note to the couple also in same pen thanking them for dinner party.
“Anywhere But Here” 1987 Mona Simpson Signed
$144.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover with cream paper boards over navy blue cloth wrapped spine, cloth head and tail band sewn in, deckled outer edge, published in 1987 by Alfred Knopf, 406 pages.First edition, fifth printing, inscribed by Ms. Simpson on half-title page to Kathleen and Arthur in New York City in 1989. Includes a personal note to the couple also in same pen thanking them for dinner party.
F Scott Fitzgerald “The Indispensable” 1949 Anthology
$38.00
This is a "very good -" vintage hardcover with marroon paper wrapped boards and a cloth wrapped spine with cloth head band, published in 1949, 835 pages of Fitzgerald goodness.
F Scott Fitzgerald “The Indispensable” 1949 Anthology
$38.00
This is a "very good -" vintage hardcover with marroon paper wrapped boards and a cloth wrapped spine with cloth head band, published in 1949, 835 pages of Fitzgerald goodness.
Prester John by John Buchan: 1928 Vintage Hardcover
$41.00
This is a "very good" vintage decorated hardcover in tan cloth wrapped boards with pictorial pastedown on the front board, decorated endpapers, 6 glossy full-color full page illustrations by Henry Pitz, published in 1928 by Houghton-Mifflin of Cambridge Massachusetts.
Prester John by John Buchan: 1928 Vintage Hardcover
$41.00
This is a "very good" vintage decorated hardcover in tan cloth wrapped boards with pictorial pastedown on the front board, decorated endpapers, 6 glossy full-color full page illustrations by Henry Pitz, published in 1928 by Houghton-Mifflin of Cambridge Massachusetts.
J.R.R Tolkien “The Silmarillion” 2004 edition 40+ full-color illustrations by Ted Nasmith New old stock
$49.00
This is an unread copy of the 2004 edition of JRR Tolkien's "The Silmarillion" published by William Morrow, blue paper wrapped boards, cloth head and tail bands sewn into binding, 6-panel color mapped tipped into back free endpaper, profusely illustrated with full-page, full-color illustrations by Ted Nasmith.
New-old-stock copy, not read, in "as new" condition, no flaws to call out. See accompanying images for full condition details. Middle earth fans will rejoice! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
New-old-stock copy, not read, in "as new" condition, no flaws to call out. See accompanying images for full condition details. Middle earth fans will rejoice! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
J.R.R Tolkien “The Silmarillion” 2004 edition 40+ full-color illustrations by Ted Nasmith New old stock
$49.00
This is an unread copy of the 2004 edition of JRR Tolkien's "The Silmarillion" published by William Morrow, blue paper wrapped boards, cloth head and tail bands sewn into binding, 6-panel color mapped tipped into back free endpaper, profusely illustrated with full-page, full-color illustrations by Ted Nasmith.
New-old-stock copy, not read, in "as new" condition, no flaws to call out. See accompanying images for full condition details. Middle earth fans will rejoice! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
New-old-stock copy, not read, in "as new" condition, no flaws to call out. See accompanying images for full condition details. Middle earth fans will rejoice! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Jules Verne “A Journey to the Center of the Earth” c.1966 illustrated vintage hardcover
$16.00
The is a "very good" or better vintage cloth-wrapped illustrated hardcover published by the Heritage circa 1966; 3-color line illustrations by Edward Wilson sprinkled throughout. Introduction by Isaac Asimov.
Binding is tight and crisp. No loose, torn, or folded pages, no marks or labels. Board corners are crisp, not bumped. Original owner name and dewey (?) annotation on inside front paste down, otherwise no writing. See accompanying images for full condition details. Shipping is free, will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Binding is tight and crisp. No loose, torn, or folded pages, no marks or labels. Board corners are crisp, not bumped. Original owner name and dewey (?) annotation on inside front paste down, otherwise no writing. See accompanying images for full condition details. Shipping is free, will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Jules Verne “A Journey to the Center of the Earth” c.1966 illustrated vintage hardcover
$16.00
The is a "very good" or better vintage cloth-wrapped illustrated hardcover published by the Heritage circa 1966; 3-color line illustrations by Edward Wilson sprinkled throughout. Introduction by Isaac Asimov.
Binding is tight and crisp. No loose, torn, or folded pages, no marks or labels. Board corners are crisp, not bumped. Original owner name and dewey (?) annotation on inside front paste down, otherwise no writing. See accompanying images for full condition details. Shipping is free, will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Binding is tight and crisp. No loose, torn, or folded pages, no marks or labels. Board corners are crisp, not bumped. Original owner name and dewey (?) annotation on inside front paste down, otherwise no writing. See accompanying images for full condition details. Shipping is free, will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Alexis Rockman: Wallace’s Line 2018 NOS sealed hardcover
$66.00
Brand new hardcover, still sealed in the publisher's shrink.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Alexis Rockman: Wallace’s Line 2018 NOS sealed hardcover
$66.00
Brand new hardcover, still sealed in the publisher's shrink.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Vintage Lewis Carroll Illustrated Works, 1982 First Edition
$36.00
This is a "very good -" vintage hardcover in maroon wrapped boards published in 1982 by Avenel Books, profusely illustrated with original black and white art, 868 pages with bibliography and Carroll chronology.
First edition thus. The binding and hinges are tight with cloth head and tail band sewn in. Text block closes square and tight. No loose torn, or folded pages. No writing or marks. Pages tanned along edges and some foxing in opening and closing pages. Board corners show a little wear at tips but are not bumped. Matching vintage dust wrapper is complete, no clipped, no tears. Light tanning along upper edges. Will make for a wonderful gift for that Lewis Carroll fan in your circle. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition thus. The binding and hinges are tight with cloth head and tail band sewn in. Text block closes square and tight. No loose torn, or folded pages. No writing or marks. Pages tanned along edges and some foxing in opening and closing pages. Board corners show a little wear at tips but are not bumped. Matching vintage dust wrapper is complete, no clipped, no tears. Light tanning along upper edges. Will make for a wonderful gift for that Lewis Carroll fan in your circle. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Vintage Lewis Carroll Illustrated Works, 1982 First Edition
$36.00
This is a "very good -" vintage hardcover in maroon wrapped boards published in 1982 by Avenel Books, profusely illustrated with original black and white art, 868 pages with bibliography and Carroll chronology.
First edition thus. The binding and hinges are tight with cloth head and tail band sewn in. Text block closes square and tight. No loose torn, or folded pages. No writing or marks. Pages tanned along edges and some foxing in opening and closing pages. Board corners show a little wear at tips but are not bumped. Matching vintage dust wrapper is complete, no clipped, no tears. Light tanning along upper edges. Will make for a wonderful gift for that Lewis Carroll fan in your circle. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition thus. The binding and hinges are tight with cloth head and tail band sewn in. Text block closes square and tight. No loose torn, or folded pages. No writing or marks. Pages tanned along edges and some foxing in opening and closing pages. Board corners show a little wear at tips but are not bumped. Matching vintage dust wrapper is complete, no clipped, no tears. Light tanning along upper edges. Will make for a wonderful gift for that Lewis Carroll fan in your circle. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 1968 Limited edition vintage hardcover
$27.00
"The Red Badge of Courage" by Stephen Crane, printed in a single, limited edition for Christmas 1968 by the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company.
Octavo, faux leather wrapped boards, simulated gun shot hole in front cover and through most pages, pictorial frontispiece, includes plates from "Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Musket Rifle, model 1863", marbled end papers, American eagle coat of arms embossed on front cover, 203 pages. This is a "very good" to "very good plus" vintage hardcover with no significant flaws. The spine is sturdy and the board hinges are strong. There is a small scuff to the edge of the spine near bottom. Two small spots in the crease of the front cover spine fold. The text block closes tight and flat, relatively even overall, with just a few small spots on the top edge. The board corners are square and crisp. Lettering and design on the spine shows a hint of rubbing. Will ship to you carefully packaged and fully insured.
Octavo, faux leather wrapped boards, simulated gun shot hole in front cover and through most pages, pictorial frontispiece, includes plates from "Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Musket Rifle, model 1863", marbled end papers, American eagle coat of arms embossed on front cover, 203 pages. This is a "very good" to "very good plus" vintage hardcover with no significant flaws. The spine is sturdy and the board hinges are strong. There is a small scuff to the edge of the spine near bottom. Two small spots in the crease of the front cover spine fold. The text block closes tight and flat, relatively even overall, with just a few small spots on the top edge. The board corners are square and crisp. Lettering and design on the spine shows a hint of rubbing. Will ship to you carefully packaged and fully insured.
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 1968 Limited edition vintage hardcover
$27.00
"The Red Badge of Courage" by Stephen Crane, printed in a single, limited edition for Christmas 1968 by the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company.
Octavo, faux leather wrapped boards, simulated gun shot hole in front cover and through most pages, pictorial frontispiece, includes plates from "Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Musket Rifle, model 1863", marbled end papers, American eagle coat of arms embossed on front cover, 203 pages. This is a "very good" to "very good plus" vintage hardcover with no significant flaws. The spine is sturdy and the board hinges are strong. There is a small scuff to the edge of the spine near bottom. Two small spots in the crease of the front cover spine fold. The text block closes tight and flat, relatively even overall, with just a few small spots on the top edge. The board corners are square and crisp. Lettering and design on the spine shows a hint of rubbing. Will ship to you carefully packaged and fully insured.
Octavo, faux leather wrapped boards, simulated gun shot hole in front cover and through most pages, pictorial frontispiece, includes plates from "Rules for the Management and Cleaning of the Musket Rifle, model 1863", marbled end papers, American eagle coat of arms embossed on front cover, 203 pages. This is a "very good" to "very good plus" vintage hardcover with no significant flaws. The spine is sturdy and the board hinges are strong. There is a small scuff to the edge of the spine near bottom. Two small spots in the crease of the front cover spine fold. The text block closes tight and flat, relatively even overall, with just a few small spots on the top edge. The board corners are square and crisp. Lettering and design on the spine shows a hint of rubbing. Will ship to you carefully packaged and fully insured.
Mission to Tashkent Colonel Bailey Vintage slip-cased hardcover book Folio Society London 2002
$22.00
CONDITION:
Book: Near fine to fine, pictorial paper wrapped boards with cloth wrapped spine, illustrated hardcover in heavy board slipcase. No flaws to speak of, quite crisp and charming. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Book: Near fine to fine, pictorial paper wrapped boards with cloth wrapped spine, illustrated hardcover in heavy board slipcase. No flaws to speak of, quite crisp and charming. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Mission to Tashkent Colonel Bailey Vintage slip-cased hardcover book Folio Society London 2002
$22.00
CONDITION:
Book: Near fine to fine, pictorial paper wrapped boards with cloth wrapped spine, illustrated hardcover in heavy board slipcase. No flaws to speak of, quite crisp and charming. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Book: Near fine to fine, pictorial paper wrapped boards with cloth wrapped spine, illustrated hardcover in heavy board slipcase. No flaws to speak of, quite crisp and charming. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Best of the Raconteurs Vintage slip-cased hardcover book Folio Society London 2002
$22.00
CONDITION:
Book: Near fine to fine, pictorial cloth-wrapped, illustrated hardcover vintage anthology in heavy board slipcase. Illustrations by John Lawrence. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Contains dozens of anecdotes on all nature of topics from various well respected personalities, including: Robert Morley Duke of Wellington Richard Cobb Charlie Chaplin Mark Twain Oscar Wilde Charles Dickens Groucho Marx Raymond Chandler Winston Churchill Nora Ephron David Niven Ogden Nash many more... Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Book: Near fine to fine, pictorial cloth-wrapped, illustrated hardcover vintage anthology in heavy board slipcase. Illustrations by John Lawrence. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Contains dozens of anecdotes on all nature of topics from various well respected personalities, including: Robert Morley Duke of Wellington Richard Cobb Charlie Chaplin Mark Twain Oscar Wilde Charles Dickens Groucho Marx Raymond Chandler Winston Churchill Nora Ephron David Niven Ogden Nash many more... Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Best of the Raconteurs Vintage slip-cased hardcover book Folio Society London 2002
$22.00
CONDITION:
Book: Near fine to fine, pictorial cloth-wrapped, illustrated hardcover vintage anthology in heavy board slipcase. Illustrations by John Lawrence. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Contains dozens of anecdotes on all nature of topics from various well respected personalities, including: Robert Morley Duke of Wellington Richard Cobb Charlie Chaplin Mark Twain Oscar Wilde Charles Dickens Groucho Marx Raymond Chandler Winston Churchill Nora Ephron David Niven Ogden Nash many more... Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Book: Near fine to fine, pictorial cloth-wrapped, illustrated hardcover vintage anthology in heavy board slipcase. Illustrations by John Lawrence. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Contains dozens of anecdotes on all nature of topics from various well respected personalities, including: Robert Morley Duke of Wellington Richard Cobb Charlie Chaplin Mark Twain Oscar Wilde Charles Dickens Groucho Marx Raymond Chandler Winston Churchill Nora Ephron David Niven Ogden Nash many more... Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Cyrano de Bergerac Limited edition Vintage slip-cased hardcover 1941
$19.00
CONDITION:
Book: Very good vintage hardcover in decorated paper wrapped boards with cloth wrapped spine, board slipcase. Watermarked paper pages, a few chapter headings illustrated with small works. No writing, torn, loose or folded pages. Board slipcase has some edge wear on seems, but solid, not split. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Peter Pauper Press in 1941. Limited edition of 1850 copies. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Book: Very good vintage hardcover in decorated paper wrapped boards with cloth wrapped spine, board slipcase. Watermarked paper pages, a few chapter headings illustrated with small works. No writing, torn, loose or folded pages. Board slipcase has some edge wear on seems, but solid, not split. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Peter Pauper Press in 1941. Limited edition of 1850 copies. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Cyrano de Bergerac Limited edition Vintage slip-cased hardcover 1941
$19.00
CONDITION:
Book: Very good vintage hardcover in decorated paper wrapped boards with cloth wrapped spine, board slipcase. Watermarked paper pages, a few chapter headings illustrated with small works. No writing, torn, loose or folded pages. Board slipcase has some edge wear on seems, but solid, not split. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Peter Pauper Press in 1941. Limited edition of 1850 copies. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Book: Very good vintage hardcover in decorated paper wrapped boards with cloth wrapped spine, board slipcase. Watermarked paper pages, a few chapter headings illustrated with small works. No writing, torn, loose or folded pages. Board slipcase has some edge wear on seems, but solid, not split. Jacket: NA See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Peter Pauper Press in 1941. Limited edition of 1850 copies. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.