1956. BESTERMAN, Theodore. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, on Brown's Hotel, London, stationery, 1956. Besterman writes that his car is in for repairs: "It required major surgery and I shall not have it back by Saturday." He apologizes for not being able to visit. $20.00. More
Bela Marsh, 1858. CHASE, Warren. THE LIFE-LINE OF THE LONE ONE; OR, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD'S CHILD. Boston: Bela Marsh, 1858. 12mo., embossed brown cloth. Second Edition. In this book Chase recounts his socialist activities as espoused by Charles Fourier. Warren Chase [1813-1891] was one of the first apostles..... More
Clifford De Puy, 1967. DE PUY, Clifford. ACROSS THE YEARS. Des Moines, Iowa: Clifford De Puy, 1967. Quarto: red & white cloth, stamped in gilt; 419 pages. Limited Edition of only 100 copies printed for private distribution. A history of the de Puy family and its association with the banking..... More
Simon & Schuster, 2009. DeLEEUW, Brian. IN THIS WAY I WAS SAVED. NY: Simon & Schuster, [2009]. 8vo., red cloth & boards in dust jacket; 294 pages. First Edition, first printing. Signed by DeLeeuw on the title page. Fine (remainder mark lower edge) in equally fine d/j. $35.00. More
New Haven: Yale University Press, [1992]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Review Copy, with inserted review slip and a two-page promotional letter. Signed presentation from Feder on the half-title page to musicologist Vivian Perlis: “My God! What does sound have to do with music! CEI. 4 April 1998. Yale, New..... More
The Morse Co., 1897. HAZARD, Blanche E. INDIANS AND PIONEERS: AN HISTORICAL READER FOR THE YOUNG. Edited by Samuel T. Dutton. Illustrated. NY: The Morse Co., 1897. 8vo., pictorial brown cloth. First Edition. Signed presentation from Dutton on the front endpaper: "With compliments and best wishes from Yours Truly, Samuel..... More
American Management Association, 1966. JURAN, J.M. [With J. Keith Louden]. THE CORPORATE DIRECTOR. NY: American Management Association, [1966]. Small 4to., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Louden on front endpaper: "To Jim Hays with appreciation. Keith Louden. 6/28/66." Very Good; some edgewear d/j. $50.00. More
NY: Simon & Schuster, 1960. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Kathrym Murray on the front endpaper: "For Jack Gordon with cordial regards, Kathryn Murray." A real close-up, in words and pictures, of Arthur and Kathryn Murray. Uncommon the find a signed copy! 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket;..... More
M.A. Donohue and Co., 1901. WATERMAN, Judge A.N. A CENTURY OF CASTE. Chicago: M.A. Donohue and Co., [1901]. 12mo, brown cloth. First Edition. Signed by Waterman on title page. Very Good. $85.00. More
The Bodley Head, 1963. WATTS, Stephen. THE RITZ. London: The Bodley Head, [1963]. 8vo., boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Watts on front endpaper, to American author Anita Loos, who is mentioned in the book: "To Anita Loos, with best wishes, plus gratitiude for your kind interest..... More
[Columbia, South Carolina: R.L. Bryan Company,], 1963. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed by both Workman and Sen. Brown on the front endpaper. Biography of Senator Edgar Brown [1888-1975, who served South Carolina as Speaker of the House of Representatives and as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Provides an interesting picture..... More
YOUNG, Loretta. Autograph Signature. Actress. Signed on a 3-inch by 5-inch white card. Also contains an 8-inch by 10-inch black and white photograph of Young. $25.00. More
