NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wharton on the dedication page: “William Wharton. 7-31-81. To Harriet.” The recipient of this presentation used to let Wharton stay in her Ocean Grove, NJ home and once traded places, with Wharton allowing her to stay on his famous houseboat..... More
NY: Grosset & Dunlap, [circa 1915]. Illustrated. Reprint Edition. Contains photographs from what appears to be the 1915 movie version. Photographs are by R.W. Johnston Studios, based in Pennsylvania. There is also a 1925 silent film, directed Frank Borzage, and starring Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien. Graustark is a...... More
Chicago: University Of Chicago Press, [1945]. Illustrated. First Edition, fourth printing. Signed presentation from Nickols on the half-title page: “For Mr. Matthew F. Nagler with the best wishes of D.F. Nickols. 3-24-’49. Co-author.” A biography of Lincoln’s early teacher Mentor Graham. The book is based, in part, on interviews with..... More
NY: Ballantine Books, [2008]. Illustrated, First Edition, first printing. Signed on the title page by all 13 of the original women who shared the necklace and uncommon thus. One day in Ventura, California, Jonell McLain saw a beautiful diamond necklace in a jewelry store window and wondered: Why are personal..... More
NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wharton on the dedication page: “To Harriett, All first editions are [illegible word]. You own one too, ain’t it wonderful. William Wharton, Best.” The recipient of this presentation used to let Wharton stay in her Ocean Grove, NJ home and..... More
Boston: Little, Brown & Company, [1973]. Illustrated. First Edition, second printing. Signed presentation from Ball on the dedication page: -And for George Feifer, for his persistence, for his love of free books*, and for his enduring interest in fashionable islands. With warm regards, Ian M. Ball. New York. May 1979..... More
NY: Vantage Press, [1990]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Lontz on the half-title page: “To Keith & Maren, Vernon E. Lontz.” Tales about personal experiences in Alaska during the 1930s and 1940s. 8vo., dark-blue cloth in dust jacket; 219 pages. Very Good (covers nice & bright; contents clean &..... More
NY: James B. Pond, 1917. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Euwer on the front endpaper: “To C. [W.?] Becker with bully best wishes from Anthony Euwer. New York, Jan. 23rd, 1918.” With the name & address of Clare Will Faulhaber stamped at bottom of same page and ink name..... More
Lomas de Rosarito, Baja, Mexico:[2003]: Rick Sieman Racing, Illustrated. First Edition. Signed by Sieman on the front endpaper. A scarce book! Rick Sieman’s life-long love affair with motorcycles started in 1959 with the purchase of his first bike. After four years in the service, Sieman held various jobs and competed..... More
NY: The Macmillan Company, 1950. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Strong on the title page. A first-hand record of a 10-month journey by two young brothers in a western missionary parish. An authentic close up of remote life in 3,000 miles of sheep and cattle territory (Texas?). 8vo., tan..... More
Kansas City, Missouri: [Self-published, 1972]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation on the dedication page: To Leroy Dunbar, Best of luck to an old friend. Bill Bowser.” Reprinted in a paperback edition in 2011, the first edition is scarce. The autobiography of a repossessor from 1955 to 1970, taking place mostly..... More
Richmond, Virginia: Presbyterian Committee Of Publication, Portrait Frontispiece. Limited edition of 500 numbered copies, of which this is #108. Signed inscription from Chester on the front endpaper, to a fellow seminarian: “A volume sacred to memory and friendship. With best wishes of the Author, S.H. Chester.” Beneath this inscription is..... More
NY: Greenwillow books, [1999]. Paintings By Mark Podwal. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Wiesel on the front endpaper: “For Sarah Bradish [?]- with best wishes, Elie Wiesel.” A fairly common book of “marvelous tales of a very good king” but uncommon to find a signed copy! Elie Wiesel..... More
Philadelphia: Macrae Smith Company, 1943. First Edition, second printing. Signed inscription from Rose on the front endpaper: “Best wishes to the reader from the writer. Cordially yours, Don Rose.” Donald Frank Rose was a columnist and editorial writer on The Philadelphia Bulletin. His column “Stuff and Nonsense” was noted for..... More
[NY: Gloria Enterprises, circa 1957. Photographs by Friedman-Abeles. Signed by Cyril Ritchard, the star of the play, on the front cover. A large, 12-page program promoting the play. “Visit to a Small Planet” debuted as an original television production in 1955 then was reworked by Vidal as a Broadway play..... More
NY: Rinehart & Company, Inc., [1948]. First Edition, with the publisher's colophon on the copyright page. [Reportedly 25,000 copies were printed]. In the second issue dust jacket with reviews on the front & rear flaps. The $4.00 price is present with Mailer's photograph on the rear cover, so the main..... More
London: Longman's, Green And Co., 1885. First Edition. Signed presentation from Jeans on the half-title page: “P.C. Gilchrist Esq. with the kind respect of the author.” James Stephen Jeans [1846-1913] was a business journalist and the author on books on various subjects. Books signed by Jeans are uncommon. An ex-library..... More
[Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1963]. Illustrated With Photographs. First Edition. Signed by Snyder and her daughter, Yost, on the half-title page. An authentic history of settling the prairie lands of Nebraska, with the author helping establish a homestead in Custer County in 1885. Thick 8vo., red cloth in dust..... More
Dallas: Mathis Van Nort & Company, [1939]. First Edition, second printing. Nice signed presentation from Morris on the front endpaper: “To my good friends Lena and Homer, I hope you enjoy this book and can find some beauty and truth in it, as it was written with great sincerity and..... More
Boston: The Stratford Company, [1937]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Falconer on the half-title page: “To Temple from Bolivar with warmest regards. At sea 3 September 1937.” Dr. Bolivar Lang Falconer was a world traveler, having traveled around the world seven times. “Flying Around the World" recounts his journey..... More
NY: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1951. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Nevens on the front endpaper: “To Dr. R.S. Stauffer, With best wishes, W.B. Nevens.” An uncommon book on the dairy industry. “This new book presents and explains simply and directly the principles which serve as a guide in..... More
[Washington, DC: Mount Vernon Publishing company, 1946]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Muir on a front blank page: “To the Vice-Regent for Illinois with all good wishes, Dorothy Troth Muir.” With another inscription above, in a different hand: “1947. Gift of the Regent Mrs. Lucien M. Hanks to St..... More
[No place: The Friends of Carl B. Stokes, 1989]. Illustrated. Signed presentation from Stokes to a controversial Cleveland, Ohio lawyer: “To Kenneth Seminatore whose friendship I value, and whose mind I admire! With warm regards, Carl B. Stokes.” A nice association copy! Carl Burton Stokes [1927-1996] was a diplomat of..... More
NY: Exposition Press, [1952]. First Edition. Signed presentation from Sherman to Walter Lippman: “To Walter Lippmann- with my deep respects, Sincerely, Harold J. Sherman. Lippmann [1889–1974] was an American writer, reporter and political commentator. With a career spanning 60 years he is famous for being among the first to introduce..... More
Rochester, NY: The Black Faun Press/ Compass Editions, 1941. First Edition. Signed by Baldwin on the front endpaper. The Black Faun Press was apparently an affiliate of the Press of James A. Decker in Prairie City, Illinois. A very scarce war-time book from an obscure publisher. 8vo., black cloth with..... More
