NY: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, [1970]. First Edition, first printing. Interesting signed presentation from Waugh on the front endpaper: “To the greatest love of my life- Alec.” Although not noted anywhere, this book is from the library Collier Young [1908-1980], who was a screenwriter/producer and worked on many films in..... More
NY: Thomas Y. Crowell, [1977]. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Sklar on the title page. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket; 180 pages. Fine (covers nice; contents clean & tight). Near fine (faint rubbing & partial crease to rear flap) d/j. 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
[Hicksville, NY: The Brooks Publishing Company, 1978]. Fully Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Dushnick on the front endpaper: ‘February 24, 1978. To Bill, Many thanks and good luck at European-American. Stephan E. Dushnick.”. 8vo., white cloth, stamped in red, in dust jacket; 171 pages, plus ads. Very Good (covers..... More
College Station: Texas A&M University Press, [1984]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Bond on the front endpaper: “16 Aug 1984. To Gene- With fond memories and warm regards, Charlie Bond.” Gene may have been a fellow Flying Tiger- many copies are presented to fellow military aviators. A personal account..... More
Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company Inc., 1973. First Edition. Signed by Jones on a front blank page- issued thus by the publisher. Fine: very minor edgewear ($4.95 price present on front flap) d/j. A very nice copy! 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
[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
NY: Farrar, Straus And Cudahy, [1960]. First Edition. Inscribed by Waugh on the front endpaper, in his usual diminutive handwriting: "With best wishes Alec Waugh/ 1960/." A novel by the older brother of novelist Evelyn Waugh. 8vo., gray cloth in dust jacket; 468 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean..... More
London: Horace Cox, [1902]. Illustrated. Second Edition [Revised Edition]. Signed presentation from Bickerdyke [Cook] on the verso of the front endpaper, to his son: “To Barry Cook, from his loving father the Author. Aug. 27, 1902.” John Bickerdyke [real name is Charles Henry Cook: 1858-1933] was considered much like today’s..... More
Montrouge, France: Draeger, [1976]. Introduction by H.E. Shaikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani. First Edition. Signed by Azzi on the half-title page. Robert Azzi is a photojournalist, columnist and public speaker who lives in Exeter NH. An Arab American Muslim, he writes on issues of identity, conflict, and Islam, particularly as they..... More
Atglen, PA: Schiffer Military, [2020]. Profusely Illustrated. First Edition. Signed by Neubeck on the title page. Signed copies of this title are uncommon. Ken Neubeck is a reliability engineer who worked on the A-10 production program. He is the author of several aircraft books and has taken many photographs of..... More
[Baton Rouge: Clyde C. Vidrine, 1977]. Illustrated. First Edition. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper: “Best wishes, Clyde Vidrine.” Clyde C. Vidrine [1938–1986] was a bodyguard for four-term Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. He became famous for making accusations about the governor's elaborate Las Vegas trips and alleged infidelity..... More
[Salem And Boston: Irving K. Annable], 1897. First Edition. Signed presentation from Parker’s son, William Broadstreet Parker, on the front endpaper: “To Frank & Etta from Bill Parker.” Mary Saltonstall Parker [1856-1920]) was a native of Salem and the granddaughter of Leverett Saltonstall, Salem's first mayor. She was a long-time..... More
[New Bedford, Massachusetts: The Morning Mercury, 1930]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Pease on the title page: “To Clifford W. Ashley, From Zephaniah W. Pease. 1930.” Zephaniah Walter Pease [1860-1933] was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. For 53 years, he worked as editor of the New Bedford Mercury newspaper..... More
Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1912. Illustrated. Limited Edition of 100 signed, numbered copies, this being copy #69. Miller was an obsessive book collector, which began in his youth. About 1888, he started to appreciate books as works of art by collecting the works of William Pickering and amassed a nearly-comprehensive collection..... More
Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, [1973]. First Edition. Signed presentation from Simpson on the front endpaper: “For Otis and Doris, with our affection- Lewis. Otis Wheeler was a professor emeritus at Louisiana State University. Doris Louise Alexander Wheeler was his first wife. 8vo., brown cloth in dust jacket; 255..... More
Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1961. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Hadden on the front endpaper: “To Maude Hadden fpor trying to teach Ema astronomy. Allan Broms.” Signed by Hadden on the front pastedown & with the “Institute Of World Affairs” stamp on the endpaper. Maude Hadden, with..... More
Gretna: Pelican Publishing Company, 1979. Photography by Leonard Hingle. First Edition. Signed by Stahl on the front endpaper. Signed copies are uncommon. French Louisiana's historic homes along Bayou Teche, from Cajun cabins erected by Acadians to the gracious houses of the French aristocrats, who escaped the Revolution. Covers the area..... More
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: 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
