London: John Russell Smith, 1888. Translated by George Chapman. With Introduction & Notes By Rev. Richard Hooper. Frontispiece. Second Edition. Personal bookplate of author Emma Marshall Denkinger on the front pastedown. Denkinger wrote "Immortal Sidney" for Brentano's in 1931, a study of 16th-century English poet Philip Sidney. 12mo., embossed brown... More
Baltimore, Maryland: The John Hopkins Press:, 1931. The John Hopkins Studies In Romance Literatures And Languages. Extra Volume IV. First Edition. Signed presentation from Crooks on a front blank page: "To Jennie, Lovingly yours, Esther." Small quarto: dark-red quarter-morocco leather & marbled boards, spine stamped in gilt with five raised... More
London: Bradbury, Agnew & Co., 1886/1887. With John Leech's Humorous Ink Drawings With Captions. Three-Volume (complete) set with a collection of Leech's "Punch" caricatures. Three quarto volumes, pictorial red cloth, stamped in black & gilt; all edges gilt; 284, 276, and 268 pages respectively. Very Good (some wear or little... More
Seattle, Washington: Documentary Book Publishers, [1997]. Illustrated. First edition. Signed presentation from Johnson on title page: "For Barbara, From one fan to another, Wayne Johnson." Also with signed presentations from Ballet Directors Kent Stowell and Francia Russell. Fine in very nice d/j. More
Branson, MO: Shepherd Of the Hills Historical Society, [1987]. Illustrated. Reprint Edition. Signed by cast members of the 1993 production of The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre in Branson Missouri. 8vo., pictorial boards; 261 pages. Very Good (little soil rear cover; contents clean & tight). More
NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1918. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Morgenthau on the front endpaper: "To my friend George Creet with the compliments of the author, Henry Morganthau, Nov.1/18." Small 8vo., dark-red cloth, stamped in yellow; 407 pages. Very Good (little light spotting covers, very tiny snag lower... More
Boston: Richard Badger/The Gorham Press:, 1911. First Edition. Signed presentation from Brennan on the front endpaper: "To L. G. Smith, a friend of the opposite political faith, though not so (cussedly?) opposite in political views, Ignatius Brennan. Wheeling, WV. July 21, 1911." An uncommon book! 12mo., decorative green cloth, stamped... More
Chicago: The Horse Review Company, 1900. Pictures By Robert L. Dickey. First Edition. Signed presentation from Howe on the front endpaper; "To J.M. Christy, with compliments of the Author, Murray Howe." Howe was an American harness racing journalist who wrote for The Horse Review for several years, along with his... More
NY: Duffield And Company, 1917. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Kellerhouse on a front blank page: "Fluffy: Let's you and I, as of yore, wander today thru leafy ways- Lucy. Christmas, 1917." 8vo., green cloth, stamped in black; 164 pages. Very Good (some edgewear covers with little browning endpapers;... More
Boston: Cupples, Upham & Co., 1886. Second Paper, Read Before The Bostonian Society, February 9, 1886. First Edition. signed presentation from Moore inside the front cover: "Samuel H. Russell, Esq., With the kind regards of Geo. H. Moore. New York: July 31, 1886." 8vo., printed light-blue wraps; 80 pages. Very... More
Long Beach, Cal. Geo. W. Moyle Publishing Co., 1917. Illustrated. First Edition, Signed presentation from Garland inside the front cover: "Merry Christmas to Miss Agnew, from Mrs. Claire Garland Goodwin. Dec. 25, 1926. Page School For Girls." "Goodwin" written by Garland under her name on the title page.A scarce title!... More
Boston: Little, Brown And Company, 1902. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from White on the front endpaper: "For my beloved Lucinda, Hattie & Lyle with the love of Lilian. Christmas, 1902. `A hand shall throw open the gates of new life to thee,-- See the Christ stand!" 12mo., pictorial turquoise... More
[Geneva, NY: W.F. Humphrey], 1914. Illustrated With Historic Pictures And Portraits. First Edition. An uncommon book! 12mo., blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 285 pages. Very Good (minor wear covers with spine bit dull; contents clean & tight with ink name & blind-stamp on front endpaper). More
Chicago: The Henry O. Shepard Company, 1900. Illustrated. First Edition. Lengthy signed presentation from Eaton on the front endpaper: "To Charles and his bride: As you begin your journey down this new path of life together hand in hand, and heart with heart, may the winds blow softly, the flowers... More
NY: D. Van Nostrand, 1879. Published Under The Auspice Of The Silk Association Of America. First Edition. Signed inscription by Wyckoff on a front blank page: With the regards of Wm. C. Wyckoff." An ex-library copy from the Department of Commerce Library and the Census Office Library, with the related... More
[Marshalltown, South Africa]: An EDA Publication, [1990]. Photographs by Paul Weinberg. First Edition. Signed inscription by Biesele on the title page: "With much love and appreciation for your care of my mother- Megan Biesele." Uncommon signed. 8vo., red pictorial wraps. Very Good (little rubbing covers; contents clean & tight). More
[No Place]: Harvard Educational Review, 1946. Reprinted from the Harvard Education Review, Summer 1946. Offprint. Signed presentation by Mueller on the front cover: "To Dr. and Mrs. W.B. Mahan with affectionate regards- Gustav Mueller." A scarce reprint, especially signed. 8vo., orange printed wraps; 20 pages. Very Good ( minor wear;... More
New York: Exposition Press, [1966]. First Edition. Lengthy, interesting signed presentation from Shodall on the front endpaper: "As you are now about to take this Mental Journey with me Beyond The Icebergs may you be able to capture the full spirit of my adventures as related within these pages. Maty... More
NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1927. Foreword By Walter Damrosch. Illustrated as Carroll C. Snell. First Edition, later printing. Signed on the front endpaper by La Prade, dated Chautauqua, 1927." 8vo., decorative orange cloth in dust jacket; 171 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight); little wear &... More
Milwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Company, [1953]. First Edition. Signed presentation by Wilken on the front endpaper: "To Fr. Cylan with thanks for a good proof-reading eye. Fr. Robert." The biography of a Franciscan priest who worked as a missionary among the Navajo Indians of the American Southwest. 8vo., brown cloth... More
Austin: University of Texas Press, [2004]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed by Evans on the title page. Tall 8vo., tan cloth in dust jacket; 202 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight); very nice (small clean slit) d/j. More
New York: The Macmillan Company, 1938. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Dana on the front endpaper. Uncommon signed. 8vo., green cloth in dust jacket ; 279 pages. Very Good (green cloth lightened; little browning endpapers); little wear (few short tears, price-clipped) d/j. More
New York: St. Martin's/Marek, [1983]. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation by Serling on the front endpaper: "To Hank Wilson, warmest regards Robert Serling." 8vo., black cloth & boards in dust jacket; 338 pages. Very Good (covers nice, contents clean & tight); very nice d/j. More
New York: David McKay Company, Inc., [1972]. First Edition. Signed presentation by Messick on the front endpaper to talk show host Irv Kupcinet: "For Kup- a damn good interviewer and a nice guy- Best Wishes Hank Messick ." Irving "Irv" Kupcinet was an American newspaper columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times... More
NY: Rand McNally & Company, [1955]. Foreword by Herbert Hoover. Illustrated With Photographs. First Edition, first printing. Nice signed presentation from Grant on the front endpaper: "To Joseph A. Matter: I want to thank you for all you did for this book- for your thoughtfulness, sympathy, and understanding- and for... More
