NY: Ivan Obolensky, [1965]. First Edition. Signed presentation from Esfandiary on a front blank page: “For Charles Simmons, friend and colleague, and his charming wife Helen. All good wishes to you both. (Fereidoun) Oct. 1965. F.M. Esfandiary.” Charles Paul Simmons [1924–2017] was an American editor and novelist. His first novel..... More
Fayetteville: The University of Arkansas Press, 1993. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Signed inscription from Whayne on the title page: "Best regards, Jeannie M. Whayne." Also with a signed presentation from Gatewood: "For Jane Ann and George Pine, With my best wishes, Willard B. Gatewood." Both authors were history professors..... More
Los Angeles: Carl A. Bundy Quill & Press, 1931. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Blodget on the half-title page: “To Russell Brown, Compliments of Rush M. Blodget.” Little Dramas of Old Bakersfield is a collection of information after extensive research by the author; interviewing and corresponding with ancient pioneers..... More
[London]: HarperCollins Publishers, [2004]. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Cornwell on the title page. Small quarto: black boards in dust jacket; 351 pages. Fine in fine d/j. More
[NY]: New Directions, [2017]. Edited by Nancy J. Peters. First Edition, first printing. 12mo., pictorial boards, issued without a dust jacket; 144 pages. City Lights Bookstore bookmarker laid in. Fine condition. More
NY: Fordham University Press, 1957. An Offprint from "Traditio," Studies In Ancient And Medieval History, Thought And Religion. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wallach on the title page: “To Wolfgang Fuchs with the kind regards of Luitpold Wallach.” Wallach was an American Classics educator and author. He was imprisoned by..... More
Leipzig: Insel-Bucherei, [circa 1921]. Later Edition. Hans Theodor Woldsen Storm [1817–1888] was a German writer and considered to be one of the most important figures of German realism. 12mo., decorative boards; 62 pages. Very Good (little wear & repair spine with tiny chips on ends, contents clean & tight with..... More
Leipzig: Im Infel- Verlag, [circa 1920]. Later Edition. Karl Stieler [1842-1885] was a German author and lawyer. He was the editor of the Fliegenden Blätter and was influenced in his writing by Franz von Kobell. The first edition of this title was published in 1885. This edition is one in..... More
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Leipzig: Infel-Verlag, 1930. New Edition. In a series of reprints by the publisher. Brehm was a German zoologist, writer, and director of zoological gardens. He accepted the post of first director of the Zoological Garden of Hamburg and kept this position until 1867. Afterwards he went to Berlin, where he..... More
[Self-Published:, 2013]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed by Vaccaro on the title page. Personal stories about a 30-year friendship with Johnny Cash. With over 200 never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that provides a glimpse into the man we know as the “Man in Black.”. Quarto: pictorial wraps, 157 pages. Very Good..... More
Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, `1982. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Eisenhower on the half-title page: “To CSM Robert H. Campitell, Best regards to an old comrade-in-arms from the 358th CA. John Eisenhower.” Robert H. Campitell [1927-2020] was a Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army and World..... More
Tucson, Arizona: Arizona Silhouettes, 1962. Drawings By The Author. First Trade Edition. Signed by Peck on the half-title page. There is also a limited edition of 50 signed copies, bound in leather. Uncommon to find signed trade editions. Peck, who also illustrates this book, has had her art shown at..... More
[No place: Self-Published, 1983]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed by Harralson on the front endpaper and dated “12/26/83” An excellent history of Princeton Hosiery Mills in Princeton, Kentucky, as written by a descendent of one of the founders. Hosiery was a big business in the United Stated and this company was..... More
Chicago: The Blakely-Oswald Company, [1916]. Illustrations by Charles H. Ketchum. First Edition. Signed presentation from Miller on a front blank page: “To my esteemed friend Eugene E. Haight with the author’s kindest regards, Irving J.A. Miller. April twenty-nine, Nineteen hundred eighteen.” Miller was a well-known lyricist. A series of lyrics..... More
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1881. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Toland on a front blank page: “To Hugh and Alvira Glassell, With best wishes of their friend the author, M.B.M. Toland.” Mary Bertha McKenzie [1825?-1895] was married to Hugh Huger Toland [1806-1880] a San Franciscan physician and surgeon..... More
NY: A.L. Burt Company, 1916. Illustrated With Movie Photographs. Reprint Edition. 12mo., green cloth, stamped in gilt; 348 pages with ads. Very Good (little wear, covers dull; contents clean & tight with some foxing & small ink name, dated 1930,on front endpaper). More
[Quincy]: Published by the City of Quincy, [1954]. Illustrated. Second Edition. Signed presentation from Edwards on a front blank page: “Presented to Paul Cashman Reardon—William Churchill Edwards. Author- City Historian, July 4, 1959.” Paul Cashman Reardon [1909-1988] was Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court and served as an Associate..... More
[No Place]: The Museum of Camp Pok-o-Moonshine, 1969. Illustrated by Sister Mary Felicitas. First Edition. Signed by Wells on Foreword page. Memories in the Adirondack Mountains. Uncommon! 8vo.,pictorial white wraps; 23 pages. Very Good (minor wear & soil; contents clean & tight). More
Glendale, CA/Baltimore, MD: Aviation Book Company/Jack L. King Associates, [1981]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from King on the front endpaper: “To Captain Charles R. Musick—Dick and I both extend our Very Best Personal Regards, Jack L. King. 10-20-81.” Henry Tyndall "Dick" Merrill [1894-1982] was an early aviation pioneer. Among..... More
Hattiesburg, Mississippi: University And College Press Of Mississippi, 1971. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Everett on the half-title page: “To our very wonderful special friends Margaret and Jim Guerriero with appreciation for their interest and encouragement. Frank E. Everett Jr. Sept. 26, 1971.” This is the story of a...... More
Garden City, NY: Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1978. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Ferris on the title page: “For Frances and George, With love, Bill. New Haven, August 4, 1978.” Ferris, who is from the Mississippi Delta, was assistant professor of Afro-American Studies at Yale University and co-director of the Center..... More
Chicago: Rand McNally & Company, 1956. Illustrated by de V. Lee. A Rand McNally Elf Book. First Edition. Signed by Comfort on the title page. Uncommon to find a signed copy! 8vo., pictorial boards. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight). A nice copy! More
Cleveland: The World Publishing Company, [1966]. Foreword By F. Lee Bailey. First Edition, second printing. Signed presentation from Sheppard on the front endpaper: “To Phyllis, Dr. Sheppard.” Also signed by his second wife, Arianne, who also has an interesting history. Samuel Holmes Sheppard [1923-1970] was an American neurosurgeon. He was..... More
[Lexington]: The University Of Kentucky Press, [1982]. First Edition. Signed presentation from Richardson on the front endpaper: "Sept. 20, 1984. To Mike Galvin, Fellow historian and student par excellence.-- Much good fortunes in the future, R. Dean Richardson." An in-depth study of the politics of the International Brigades in the..... More
[No place]: Team Dynamics, Inc., [2005]. Illustrations by Bill Sturgis V. First Edition. Signed by Weisler on a front page. An amusing true story! Oblong 8vo., pictorial wraps. Nice condition. More
