Autograph Letter Signed.
1985. Dated July 10, 1985, Hawkes responds to a effort to get some of his books signed through the mail. Single 8.5 by 11-inch sheet. Very Good (normal folds for mailing). More
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MY FATHER PRODUCED HARDY'S PLAYS
Dorset: Toucan Press, [1964]. Introduction by Richard Curle. First Edition. Part of a series of monographs on the life of Thomas Hardy that was issued by this publisher. With a separate four-page pamphlet giving a list and information on the other titles in the monograph series. 12mo., pictorial wraps; 18..... More
AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED.
1982. Winters responds to a writer, who requests permission to send Winters his movie script ("with you in mind for one of the leading roles") to her for consider. Winter responds in hard-written script: "5/2/82. Dear Mr. Mitchell: Thank you for the letter, but I am commited (sic) to a...... More
MEDITATIONS SENTIMENTALES
Malta: Lux Press, 1944. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Tonna-Barthet on the title page. The Malta Cultural Institute was established in 1949 by a group of University professors under the leadership of Gaston Tonna Barthet. Believed to be inscribed to the wife of British journalist and writer John Sleigh..... More
KNUT HAMSUN
NY: Alfred A.Knopf, 1922. With Four Illustrations. First Edition. Signed presentation from Larsen on the front endpaper: "For Mrs. Fisk, greetings from the other Little House. Hanna Astrup Larsen. Knollwood Park [NY], March 4, '23." A biography of the Norwegian writer. Larsen was given the opportunity in January 1897, at..... More
HOMER'S BATRACHOMYOMACHIA, HYMS AND EPIGRAMS. Hesiod's Works And Days, Musaeus' Hero And Leander, Juvenal's Fifth Satire
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
THE INFLUENCE OF CERVANTES IN FRANCE IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.
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
JOHN LEECH'S PICTURES OF LIFE AND CHARACTER FROM THE COLLECTION OF "MR. PUNCH." IN THREE VOLUMES
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
LET'S GO ON: PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET AT 25.
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
THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS
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
AMBASSADOR MORGENTHAU STORY
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
MOUNTAIN STATE GLEANINGS
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
STABLE CONVERSATION.
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
FOREST FANCIES
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
PRYTANEUM BOSTONIENSE; NOTES OF THE HISTORY OF THE OLD STATE HOUSE.
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
IDYLS OF THE MISSIONS: FRANCISCAN DYNASTY CALIFORNIA 1769-1833. OVER 21 MISSIONS ON THE KING'S HIGHWAY, 700 MILES OF SPANISH CALIFORNIA.
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 DAYS: The City Of Beautiful Ideals/ Concord And Its Famous Authors/ The Golden Age Of Genius/ Dawn Of The Twentieth Century.
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
SCHENECTADY: ANCIENT AND MODERN. A Complete And Connected History Of Schenectady From The Granting Of The First Patent In 1661 To 1914.
[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
ECHOES FROM MY HEART
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
THE SILK GOODS OF AMERICA: A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE RECENT IMPROVEMENTS AND ADVANCES OF SILK MANUFACTURE IN THE UNITED STATES.
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
SHAKEN ROOTS: THE BUSHMEN OF NAMIBIA
[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
HEINRICH PESTALOZZI- HIS LIFE AND WORK
[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
THE ENLIGHTENED ONES BEYOND THE ICEBERGS: DESCENDENTS OF ATLANTIS SPEAK TO OUR AGE
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
ALICE IN ORCHESTRALIA
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
ANSELM WEBER, O.F.M.: MISSIONARY TO THE NAVAHO 1898-1921
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