James Fenimore Cooper “The Spy” 1924 First Edition thus, Illustrated by C. LeRoy Baldridge (Copy)
$44.00
"The Spy" by James Fenimore Cooper, published in 1924 by Milton, Balch & Co. in 1924.
First edition thus book with glossy color illustrated title page plus 8 more glossy full page illustrations.
This is a super early work by Cooper, being just the second novel published by him in the year 1821.
8vo, blue cloth wrapped vintage hard cover, glossy illustrated paste-on on front board, deckled outer and bottom text block edges, illustrations by C. LeRoy Baldridge, decorated end papers, 389 pages.
This is a "very good -" to "very good" vintage hardcover with a pictorial front board. The binding is intact but a little weakened front and back, hinges are soft but not cracked. There are no loose. torn or folded pages, no writing apparent. The board corners are lightly bumped, more at the top then the bottoms, some wear at tips with board showing through a little. The spine head and tail are bumped with the head lightly frayed. The text block edges are lightly tanned with the pages themselves bright (see accompanying images). Some general surface wear and spotting on the front and back boards, with a 3/8" round scuff on the glossy pictorial on the front being the worst.
Not quite perfect, but still really pleasant and the illustrations are wonderful!
See accompanying images for full condition details.
Will make for a special gift or addition to your own collection.
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James Fenimore Cooper “The Spy” 1924 First Edition thus, Illustrated by C. LeRoy Baldridge (Copy)
$44.00
"The Spy" by James Fenimore Cooper, published in 1924 by Milton, Balch & Co. in 1924.
First edition thus book with glossy color illustrated title page plus 8 more glossy full page illustrations.
This is a super early work by Cooper, being just the second novel published by him in the year 1821.
8vo, blue cloth wrapped vintage hard cover, glossy illustrated paste-on on front board, deckled outer and bottom text block edges, illustrations by C. LeRoy Baldridge, decorated end papers, 389 pages.
This is a "very good -" to "very good" vintage hardcover with a pictorial front board. The binding is intact but a little weakened front and back, hinges are soft but not cracked. There are no loose. torn or folded pages, no writing apparent. The board corners are lightly bumped, more at the top then the bottoms, some wear at tips with board showing through a little. The spine head and tail are bumped with the head lightly frayed. The text block edges are lightly tanned with the pages themselves bright (see accompanying images). Some general surface wear and spotting on the front and back boards, with a 3/8" round scuff on the glossy pictorial on the front being the worst.
Not quite perfect, but still really pleasant and the illustrations are wonderful!
See accompanying images for full condition details.
Will make for a special gift or addition to your own collection.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Agatha Christie “The Bedside, Bathtub, & Armchair Companion” Signed first edition 1979
$45.00
"The Bedside, Bathtub, and Armchair Companion to Agatha Christie", by Dick Riley and Pam McAllister, published in 1979 by Frederick Ungar Publishing.
First edition, signed by both editors.
This is a large, quarto, size paperback in pictorial covers, profusely illustrated in black and white throughout, 4 glossy pages in full color, signed by both editors on the title page, 330 pages including an index.
This is a "very good" vintage paperback. The text block closes squarely and tightly, the lower page corners of pages 171-177 have been mis-trimmed at printing, and are folded up, otherwise, no loose, torn or folded pages from normal use. Binding is tight, not cracked or rolled. Text block edges lightly tanned, but internally the pages are bright. Over all edge wear with come chipping on covers, front cover slightly sunned at spine edge. Front cover relatively free from creasing, back cover has some light crease toward outer edge (see accompanying images).
Overall, a very pleasant, special volume. Sure to make a special gift for the Miss Marple / Christie / Poirot fan in your life! Perhaps you!
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Agatha Christie “The Bedside, Bathtub, & Armchair Companion” Signed first edition 1979
$45.00
"The Bedside, Bathtub, and Armchair Companion to Agatha Christie", by Dick Riley and Pam McAllister, published in 1979 by Frederick Ungar Publishing.
First edition, signed by both editors.
This is a large, quarto, size paperback in pictorial covers, profusely illustrated in black and white throughout, 4 glossy pages in full color, signed by both editors on the title page, 330 pages including an index.
This is a "very good" vintage paperback. The text block closes squarely and tightly, the lower page corners of pages 171-177 have been mis-trimmed at printing, and are folded up, otherwise, no loose, torn or folded pages from normal use. Binding is tight, not cracked or rolled. Text block edges lightly tanned, but internally the pages are bright. Over all edge wear with come chipping on covers, front cover slightly sunned at spine edge. Front cover relatively free from creasing, back cover has some light crease toward outer edge (see accompanying images).
Overall, a very pleasant, special volume. Sure to make a special gift for the Miss Marple / Christie / Poirot fan in your life! Perhaps you!
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Sherlock Holmes and the Golden Bird 1979 First edition vintage paperback
$20.00
"Sherlock Holmes and the Golden Bird" by Frank Thomas, published by Pinnacle Books in 1979.
This is a "near fine" to "fine" vintage paperback with the only sign of wear being a faint crease on the front cover running parallel to the spine.
Amazing - I have seen books on Barnes and Nobles' shelves which are not as nice as this.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Golden Bird 1979 First edition vintage paperback
$20.00
"Sherlock Holmes and the Golden Bird" by Frank Thomas, published by Pinnacle Books in 1979.
This is a "near fine" to "fine" vintage paperback with the only sign of wear being a faint crease on the front cover running parallel to the spine.
Amazing - I have seen books on Barnes and Nobles' shelves which are not as nice as this.
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2-book thriller set “Never Kill a Cop” & “Secret Mission To Bangkok” Vintage paperbacks
$21.00
Two vintage first edition paperbacks: "Never Kill A Cop" by Lee Costigan, published by Pocket Books in 1959, paired up with a high-stakes espionage novel "Secret Mission to Bangkok" by Van Wyck Mason, also by Pocket in 1961.
Both books are in superlative condition for paperbacks of this vintage. Each has a crease along the back cover. Text blocks are tight and edge tinting is pleasingly even and not worn. No loose pages or folded or torn ones.
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2-book thriller set “Never Kill a Cop” & “Secret Mission To Bangkok” Vintage paperbacks
$21.00
Two vintage first edition paperbacks: "Never Kill A Cop" by Lee Costigan, published by Pocket Books in 1959, paired up with a high-stakes espionage novel "Secret Mission to Bangkok" by Van Wyck Mason, also by Pocket in 1961.
Both books are in superlative condition for paperbacks of this vintage. Each has a crease along the back cover. Text blocks are tight and edge tinting is pleasingly even and not worn. No loose pages or folded or torn ones.
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The Velvet Room — Snyder/Raible, First Aladdin Ed.
$645.00
The Velvet Room by Zilpha Keatley Snyder — First Aladdin paperback with Alton Raible illustrations. A beloved 1965 children's classic about a secret library.
The Velvet Room — Snyder/Raible, First Aladdin Ed.
$645.00
The Velvet Room by Zilpha Keatley Snyder — First Aladdin paperback with Alton Raible illustrations. A beloved 1965 children's classic about a secret library.
The Secret Garden — Burnett/Rust, Godine 1987
$39.00
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett — Godine 1987 first US edition with Graham Rust watercolors. VG/VG, unclipped dust jacket.
The Secret Garden — Burnett/Rust, Godine 1987
$39.00
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett — Godine 1987 first US edition with Graham Rust watercolors. VG/VG, unclipped dust jacket.
The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969
$264.00
The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton -- first edition, Knopf 1969. Paul Bacon jacket. A foundational techno-thriller in VG/VG condition.
The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969
$264.00
The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton -- first edition, Knopf 1969. Paul Bacon jacket. A foundational techno-thriller in VG/VG condition.
June 29, 1999 — Wiesner, Clarion 1992
$26.00
June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner — first edition sci-fi picture book, Clarion 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket.
June 29, 1999 — Wiesner, Clarion 1992
$26.00
June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner — first edition sci-fi picture book, Clarion 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Lewis Carroll “Alice Through the Looking Glass” Vintage Hardcover 1989
$64.00
This 1989 edition of Lewis Carroll's classic sequel features full-color illustrations by Malcolm Ashman. Ashman's detailed watercolor paintings bring a distinct atmospheric quality to the familiar characters and chess-board world of Looking-Glass Land. A well-crafted illustrated edition suited for collectors of Carroll's work and classic children's fantasy.
Lewis Carroll “Alice Through the Looking Glass” Vintage Hardcover 1989
$64.00
This 1989 edition of Lewis Carroll's classic sequel features full-color illustrations by Malcolm Ashman. Ashman's detailed watercolor paintings bring a distinct atmospheric quality to the familiar characters and chess-board world of Looking-Glass Land. A well-crafted illustrated edition suited for collectors of Carroll's work and classic children's fantasy.
The Fourth Galaxy Reader 1959 1st Edition Hardcover Anthology
$17.00
"The Fourth Galaxy Reader" edited by H.L. Gold, published by Doubleday Books in 1959, 264 pages.
First edition, as stated on copyright page.
This is a "very good" blue cloth-wrapped vintage hardcover with a solid binding. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding hinges are intact, not split, text block is square, closes tightly, fairly uniform in color all around, upper edge somewhat dusted with a hint of faint foxing. Back lower board corner is bumped, others are crisp, all show minor wear on tips, bottom board edges also have some light wear in places.
Matching vintage dust jacket is price clipped, no writing or marks. Illustration on front cover is bright. Fair amount of color breaking creasing and chipping at spine head and tail. Some small tape repairs in a handful of places along edges and flap fold corners. No protected in a removable archival sleeve.
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The Fourth Galaxy Reader 1959 1st Edition Hardcover Anthology
$17.00
"The Fourth Galaxy Reader" edited by H.L. Gold, published by Doubleday Books in 1959, 264 pages.
First edition, as stated on copyright page.
This is a "very good" blue cloth-wrapped vintage hardcover with a solid binding. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding hinges are intact, not split, text block is square, closes tightly, fairly uniform in color all around, upper edge somewhat dusted with a hint of faint foxing. Back lower board corner is bumped, others are crisp, all show minor wear on tips, bottom board edges also have some light wear in places.
Matching vintage dust jacket is price clipped, no writing or marks. Illustration on front cover is bright. Fair amount of color breaking creasing and chipping at spine head and tail. Some small tape repairs in a handful of places along edges and flap fold corners. No protected in a removable archival sleeve.
See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents.
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Alfred Bester Philip Jose Farmer “The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction” 1954 1st edition
$41.00
"The Best From Fantasy & Science Fiction, Third Series" edited by Anthony Boucher and J. Francis McComas, published by Doubleday Books in 1954.
First edition, stated on copyright page.
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover with a solid binding. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding hinges are intact, not split, text block is square, closes tightly, fairly uniform in color all around, mild blemish in tinting on upper edge. Board corners may be just so slightly blunted, not full on bumped, minor wear in wrapping paper at very tips. Lettering on the spine is crisp, not rubbed.
Matching vintage dust jacket is price clipped, no writing or marks. Tanned along the upper edges of flaps inside. Illustrations on covers are bright. Some mild edge wear all around, no significant flaws or tears. Now protected in a removable archival sleeve
See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents.
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Alfred Bester Philip Jose Farmer “The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction” 1954 1st edition
$41.00
"The Best From Fantasy & Science Fiction, Third Series" edited by Anthony Boucher and J. Francis McComas, published by Doubleday Books in 1954.
First edition, stated on copyright page.
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover with a solid binding. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Binding hinges are intact, not split, text block is square, closes tightly, fairly uniform in color all around, mild blemish in tinting on upper edge. Board corners may be just so slightly blunted, not full on bumped, minor wear in wrapping paper at very tips. Lettering on the spine is crisp, not rubbed.
Matching vintage dust jacket is price clipped, no writing or marks. Tanned along the upper edges of flaps inside. Illustrations on covers are bright. Some mild edge wear all around, no significant flaws or tears. Now protected in a removable archival sleeve
See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents.
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The Day the World Ended Sax Rohmer 1930 First Edition Hardcover
Price range: $414.00 through $429.00
This is a "good plus" vintage cloth wrapped hardcover, published in Great Britain in 1930.
First edition.
The Day the World Ended Sax Rohmer 1930 First Edition Hardcover
Price range: $414.00 through $429.00
This is a "good plus" vintage cloth wrapped hardcover, published in Great Britain in 1930.
First edition.