NY: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1941. First Edition (so stated). Signed presentation from Rose on the front endpaper: “For Rhoda Murray—wishing her all happiness within her own four walls. Cordially, Don Rose.” A very scarce war-time book in the first edition. Don Rose came to the U.S. from England in..... More
[NY: Simon & Schuster, 1988]. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Clarke on the front endpaper: "To Debb8ie 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
Christchurch, New Zealand: Whitcombe And Tombs, [1973]. Illustrated. First Edition, third printing. Signed presentation from Joll on the title page: "To Sully, Good Hunting, Big Trophies. Gary Joll." Uncommon to find an autographed copy. " 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket; 218 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean &..... More
[NY: Subversive Publishing, 2006]. Illustrated. First Edition. Inscribed by Prince on the title page: "Stay high!!! R. Prince." 12mo., pictorial wraps; 124 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight). More
NY: Hyperion, [2008]. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation by Bushnell on the front endpaper: “To Allison Passero, Enjoy!! Candace.” Candace Bushnell is an American author, journalist, and television producer. She wrote a column for The New York Observer (1994–1996) that was adapted into the bestselling Sex and the City..... More
London: Harrap, [1976]. Illustrated. First U.K. Edition. Signed presentation from Gillen on the title page: “To Anita Woodward- with best wishes from Mollie Gillen. London, 1978.” Mollie Gillen [1908–2009) was an Australian historian, researcher, writer and novelist. Gillen's article "Maud Montgomery: The Girl Who Wrote Green Gables,” published in 1973..... More
Kent, Ohio: Kent State University Press, [1996]. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Welsh on the title page. This collection, from previously unpublished sources, examines the medical events throughout the lives of 583 union generals, providing a reference for medical and military historians. During the war, many were afflicted by..... More
Boston: Twayne Publishers, [1976]. Second, Revised Edition. Signed by French on the front pastedown. One of the earliest studies of Salinger that needed much revision after its original 1963 publication, with a completely revised and updated bibliography. 8vo., blue cloth, stamped in silver; 191 pages. I have never seen a...... More
Sherburne, NY: Eden Alternative Foundation, [1994]. Illustrated. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation by Thomas on the title page: “To the Edgewood Center, We are so glad that you came to hear us and hope that you stay in touch. William H. Thomas.” Dr. Thomas is an author, performer and..... More
NY: Harper & Row Publishers, [1966]. With the technical assistance of Lt. James C. Riley, USN. First Edition. Signed presentation from Pronzini on the front endpaper: “For Ron, Since Miller was a Ron Miller was a Chicago-based book collector of mystery and detective fiction, making a particular effort to get..... More
NY: Random House, [1971]. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Pronzini on the front endpaper: “Bouchercon ’84. For Ron Miller- the first `Nameless.` Best, Bill Pronzini.” The author's second novel but the first introducing "Nameless.” Miller was a Chicago-based book collector of mystery and detective fiction, making a particular..... More
[NY]: The Wings Club, 1969. Sixth Sight Lecture of the Wings Club. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Loening on the front endpaper: “To Ellis Phillips Jr., distinguished diplomat and aircraft executive, With personal regards, Grover Loening. Key Biscayne Sept.-1969.” Ellis L. Phillips Jr. was the fifth president of Ithaca..... More
[Baltimore, Maryland: The John D. Lucas Printing Co., 1989]. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Frank Perdue on the front endpaper: “To Florrie and Hank with tremendous respect and so many fond memories. Frank Purdue.” With a copy of a letter, dated Sept. 18, 1989, sent to Purdue from H.D...... More
Waco, Texas: Baylor University, 1989. First Edition. Inscribed by Smith on the title page: "With admiration, Cornelia Marschall Smith. 22/1/'90." Cornelia Marschall Smith [1895-1997] was a biology professor at Baylor University from 1940 to 1967; chairman of the biology department from 1935 to 1940; and director of the Strecker Museum..... More
Asheville, NC: Citizen-Times Publishing Company, 1955. First Edition, Signed presentation from Parris on the front endpaper: “For Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Heazel Jr., With best wishes- John Parris, Asheville, N.C. Dec. 7, 1955.” Francis James Heazel Jr. was a member of Phi Delta Phi fraternity at the University of..... More
Chapel Hill: The University Of North Carolina Press, 1966. First Edition. Signed presentation from Dillard on the front endpaper: “For Bill & Sandy, with all good wishes & love, Richard Dillard.” Dillard s first book of poetry, including Section III "Amoretti for Annie" about his wife, writer Annie Doak Dillard..... More
NY: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1964. First Edition. Brief signed presentation from Spillane on the front endpaper: “Hi Ron! Mickey Spillane.” Mickey Spillane [1918–2006] was an American crime novelist (and a New Jersey guy), whose stories often feature his signature detective character, Mike Hammer. More than 225 million copies..... More
NY: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc, 1970. First Edition. Brief signed presentation from Spillane on the front endpaper: “Hi Ron! Mickey Spillane.” Mickey Spillane [1918–2006] was an American crime novelist (and a New Jersey guy), whose stories often feature his signature detective character, Mike Hammer. More than 225 million copies..... More
NY: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1967. First Edition. Brief signed presentation from Spillane on the front endpaper: “Hi Ron! Mickey Spillane.” Mickey Spillane [1918–2006] was an American crime novelist (and a New Jersey guy), whose stories often feature his signature detective character, Mike Hammer. More than 225 million copies..... More
Philadelphia: Centrum Philadelphia:, 1983. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from McDonald on the front endpaper: "To Bette & Al, Two great, warm friends! Marianne McDonald." McDonald probes into the inner workings of the human heart, as told by Euridpides. An umcommon book! Tall 8vo., white & black cloth in dust..... More
NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2001. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from Wasserstein on the title page: "To my loving sister on her BIG birthday-All best- Wendy Wasserstein." Presumably to her sister Georgette Wasserstein Levis, who owned the Wilberton Inn in Manchester Village, Vermont. 8vo., off-white cloth & boards in..... More
NY: William Morrow & Company, 1974. First Edition, first printing. Signed presentation from West on the half-title page: “For Orlando Nieves, with the compliments & best wishes of Morris L. West. Nov. 74.” Morris West, an Australian by birth, has lived in Italy, Austria, England, and the east and west..... More
[Port Townsend, Washington]: Published By The Author, 1999. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wald on a front blank page: "To Peggy, Oshkosh, July 1999. Quentin Wald." Uncommon to find a signed copy. 8vo., pictorial brown wraps; 81 pages. Very Good (some rubbing lower corner of front cover; contents clean..... More
Glasgow: Maclehose, Jackson & Co., 1921. Frontispiece Portrait. First Edition. Signed presentation from McNaught on the front endpaper: “I am Dear Mr. Cunningham, Yours truly D. McNaught. Benrig, Kilmaurs. 25th Janry, 1922.” Books signed by McNaught are uncommon and the Cunningham Clan has a long history in Kilmaurs. Duncan McNaught..... More
Delphos, Ohio: Home Printing Company, 1937. First Edition, first printing- limited to 200 copies. Signed by Pollock on the front endpaper. Pollock [1908-2001] is from Ohio and is buried there. The novel appears to be a California tale but there is little information about the author available. Scarce! Very Good..... More
