NY: Exposition Press, [1974]. The Inspiring Life And Works Of A Baptist Minister In Indiana And Illinois. First Edition. Signed by Yeager on front endpaper. 8vo., gray cloth in dust jacket; 155 pages. Very Good (some discoloration around edges of endpapers, probably due to the glue used; contents clean &..... More
Southold, NY: L.I. Traveler Print, 1932. First Edition. Inscribed by Jefferson on the title page: "With the compliments of Wayland Jefferson." An uncommon book. 8vo., printed gray wraps; 35 pages. Very Good (small stain head of spine; contents clean & tight). More
NY: Simon & Schuster, [1989]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Nice signed presentation from the author on the half-title page: To my good neighbor Mae Greene, with all my very best wishes, for the best decade of the millennium, ever, Rock Brynner. December, 1989." Brenner sets straight the record on..... More
NY: Coward-McCann, Inc., [1960]. The incredible story of Charles Francis Hall, mid-nineteenth century American explorer, and his three voyages to the far North. First Edition. Signed presentation from Steelman on the title page: "To John Hood-- With the best wishes of the author. Bob Steelman. Dec. 1962." Signed copies of..... More
NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. First Edition. Signed by Kazin on the front endpaper. A study of Emerson, Thoreau and Whitman to Hemingway, Faulkner and Dos Passos. Tall 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket; 408 pages. Near fine in very nice d/j. More
Philadelphia: The Liebman Press, 1928. Introduction by Countee Cullen. First Edition. Signed presentation from Ankenbrand on the front endpaper: "For S. Gertrude Schell, artist, teacher & friend from her pupil, Frank Ankenbrand Jr. Oct. 21-1930. Phila. Penn." Susan Gertrude Schell (1891-1970) was an American painter and educator. She taught at..... More
NY: Doubleday & Company, 1965. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Wylie on verso of the front endpaper. Tall 8vo., black cloth in dust jacket; 418 pages. Very Good (little wear & bumping covers; contents clean & tight; a personal bookplate on front pastedown, few extremely tiny rubbed spots front..... More
[St. Louis]: Missouri Historical Society, July, 1956. Reprinted From the Missouri Historical Society Bulletin. A scarce title! 8vo., blue printed wraps; 357 pages. Very Good (little soil & few light stains covers; contents clean & tight). More
Boston: The Four Seas Company, [1925]. First Edition. Signed presentation from Broda on front endpaper: "To Mr. & Mrs. Sulesian, respectfully R. Broda. Advance Copy, Cambridge, Mass, 11 Walnut Avenue, April 26, 19125." Drama of a man and woman's friendship united by common endeavors for spreading on earth higher spiritual..... More
Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1973. Illustrated. First Edition, Signed presentation from both authors on the title page: "For Art and the shade of Airmen- with best wishes, Claudia Oakes. 21 Sept. 1978." "To Art, With thanks for your contribution to our Exhibition Flight Gallery. Bob Mikesh. 21 Sept. 1978."..... More
Dallas, Texas, Self-Published, 1987. A Pictorial And Illustrated History Of Western Air Lines: 1925-1987. First Edition. Signed inscription by Cearley on the title page: "Best wishes! George Cearley Jr. This book is about the defunct California-based airline that operated between 1925 and 1987, when it merged with Delta Airlines. Less..... More
Charlotte, NC: Derby Publishing Company, [1981]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed by Derby on the title page & dated"3/14/'82." With a small same & mailing address label on the copyright page of former Clifton, NJ Police Chief Frank J. LaGioco. A definitive book on Japanese handguns. Quarto: two-toned cloth, stamped in..... More
NY: W.W. Norton & Company, [1976]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Burns to Sen. Kennedy's personal secretary, Angelique Voutselas: "For Angelique, Affectionately, Jim Dunn. March 1976." Book comes from her personal estate. A nice association copy. Photograph of Kennedy and Voutselas appears in the book (see scan)..... More
Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press, [2009]. Illustrated With Photographs. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Raul Villarreal on the front endpaper: "For Christine, I hope that you enjoy reading my father's story as much as I enjoyed writing it. I look forward to working together, Sinceramente, Rene Villarreal/..... More
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[Mexico City]: Seminario De Cultura Mexicana, 1965. Illustrations by Julio Prieto. First Edition, limited to 2,000 copies. Signed presentation from Monterde on the half-title page: "Para mi estimiado amigo Rodolph Aguilar cordialmente Francisco Monterde." ["To my beloved friend Rodolfo Aguilar, cordially Francisco Monterde."] Francisco de Asís Monterde García Icazbalceta..... More
[NY]: HarperResource, [2001]. Illustrated. First Edition, second printing. Signed by Vera Wang on the front endpaper. Everything you need to know about having a wedding! Folio: white cloth, stamped in black, in the original opaque dust jacket; unpaginated. Very Good (minor wear covers; contents clean & tight); minor wear (short..... More
NY: The Macmillan Company, 1955. Pictures By Corydon Bell. First Edition, 12th printing. Signed presentation from Harrington on the front endpaper: "To Sheldon: In memory of many pleasant nature trips together.1957. Your friend Mildred P. Harrington." A new collection of poems for very young readers. Small quarto: pictorial gray cloth..... More
London: Macmillan And Co., Limited, 1915. Second Edition, later printing. Signed presentation by Oliver's wife on the front endpaper: "To Zara Gross from the author's wife K.A.O. Edgerston. Jedburgh- Whit Monday, 1958." Frederick Scott Oliver [1864–1934] was a prominent Scottish political writer and businessman who advocated tariff reform and imperial..... More
Boston: Little, Brown, And Company, 1893. Compiled & Illustrated by Harlow. Introduction by J.W. Churchill. New Edition, With Additional Hymns. Signed presentation (in pencil) on the front endpaper, dated "Cottage City, Sep. 24, '94." 12mo., decorative light-green cloth, stamped in gilt, dark-green & white, depicting lilies; 177 pages. A very..... More
Urbana & Chicago: University of Illinois Press, [1993]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. A remarkable presentation copy from Schmitz, to his wife: "9 May '93 Mother's Day. To my beautiful helpmate, Mary Jane [nee English] without whom life would be very bleak. She had much to do with this book..... More
[Yellow Springs, Ohio: The Antioch Press, 1942]. Foreword by Sue Bailey Thurman. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Simmons on the front endpaper: "For Princess Red Rock with warmest regards! Virginia Simmons." Wah Nese Red Rock [“Princess Red Rock”] was an actress, singer and Indian rights activist who sang at..... More
Cincinnati: Press Of Jennings And Graham, [1908]. First Edition. Signed presentation from Robinson (in pencil) on the rear endpaper & upside-down: "To Mrs. Geo. Hudson from Nellie G. Robinson." 8vo., blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 287 pages. Near fine (covers very bright; contents clean & tight). A spectacular copy &..... More
NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, [1967]. Illustrated With Photographs. First Edition. With a rare signed presentation from one of the French Resistance Fighters mentioned in the book on the front endpaper. In French but a rough translation is "To my little sister [illegible name], remembering the bad hours of the..... More
NY/ Toronto: Longmans, Green And Co., 1950. Translated by Olive & Marcus Goldman. First Edition. Signed presentation by both translators on the front endpaper: "For St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, an institution in which the interrelation of religion, learning, and art is recognized and cherished in a manner of..... More
NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972. Introduction by William L. Langer. First Edition. Signed presentation from Sachar on the front endpaper: "For Professor George Kirk, who is more responsible than the author for whatever value this book may have. In respect and gratitude, Sept. 19, 1972. George Kirk was Professor of..... More
