NY: Atlantic Monthly Press, [2006]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Li on the title page. Tall 8vo., black cloth & boards in dust jacket; 557 pages. Near fine (covers nice; contents clean & tight) nice (partially price-clipped) d/j. More
[NY]: Newmarket Press, [1996]. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Wharton on the title page: “To Harriett & Tim, Happy Days. William Wharton.” The recipients of this presentation used to let Wharton stay in their Ocean Grove, NJ home and once traded places, with Wharton allowing her to stay..... 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
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: Simon & Schuster, 1988]. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Clarke on the front endpaper: "To Debbie Presnell, with all best wishes, Gerald Clarke. May 4, 1988." Thick 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket; 632 pages. Fine in fine d/j. More
