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New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1977.
First edition of this standalone science fiction novel from the author of Dune. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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France : Carrere/Michel Lafon, 1985.
First edition of this autobiographical account of four-time Formula One World Champion Alain Prost. Quarto, written in French, original pictorial boards with Alain Prost on the front panel, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs throughout. Boldly signed by Alain Prost on the title page. In near fine condition.
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New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1989.
First edition, early printing of the author’s classic first book. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Kathleen Thanks for the interview! Michael Lewis.” Fine in a near fineprice-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Andrew M. Newman Graphic Design Inc. Jacket illustration by Vint Lawrence. An exceptionalContinue reading "Liar’s Poker."
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London : John W. Parker, 1849.
First edition of this collection of mid-19th-century sermons. Duodecimo, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards by Tout & Sons with gilt titles and floral tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. In near fine condition, bookplateContinue reading "Twenty-Five Village Sermons."
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New York : Analog: Science Fiction and Fact, 1976.
First edition of Analog: Science Fiction and Fact magazine containing the first appearance of the second part of Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, later published as a novel. Octavo, issue February 1976, original pictorial wrappers, with black and white illustrations. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert above his name on page 63 of his contribution. InContinue reading "Analog: Science Fiction and Fact. [Containing the First Appearance of Children of Dune: Part Two.]"
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London : Thornton Butterworth Ltd, 1939.
First edition of this Churchill title, the last book he published before the outbreak of the Second World War. Octavo, bound in three quarters modern navy morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt. In fine condition.
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New York : Sports Champions, Inc., 1962.
Original record album set on the fundamentals of golf from golfing legend Arnold Palmer. A 24 page book of instructions is included and adhered inside the center fold. In very good condition with rubbing, toning, and the text block of the book of instructions detached. Both original records included. Narrated by Chris Schenkel. Housed inContinue reading "Personal Golf Instructions From Driver Thru Putter."
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New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911-12.
The Viking edition of this collection of Henrik Ibsen’s works. Octavo, thirteen volumes, bound in mid-twentieth century three quarters brown morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edges gilt, marbled endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispieces, illustrated with 40 black and white photographic plates including stars of andContinue reading "The Works of Henrik Ibsen."
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London : Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd., 1935.
First edition of Buchan’s fascinating biography of James Graham, first Marquess of Montrose. Octavo, bound in three-quarters morocco over marbled boards by Bayntun with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, illustrated with portraits andContinue reading "Montrose."
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London : Michael Joseph, 1954.
First edition of this delightful children’s story. Royal octavo, original half cloth, price clipped, illustrated by Rex Whistler. Whistler was a British artist, illustrator, and stage designer known for his elegant and whimsical style. The book includes three color illustrations with the sketches he had drawn when Lady Aberconway first told him ‘The Story ofContinue reading "The Story of Mr Korah."
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Calcutta : Printed and Published by the Baptist Mission Press, 1918.
English translation of 18th-century autobiography detailing the life of an Armenian patriot dedicated to liberating his people from Persian and Ottoman rule. Royal octavo, two volumes, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, illustrated with two plates and one map. In very good condition, inscription to the half-title page. Written by himself. EditedContinue reading "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Emïn 1726-1809, an Armenian."
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London : Macmillan, 1989.
First British edition of Follett’s immensely popular bestseller, widely considered his masterpiece which has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, pictorial endpapers. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “with best wishes – Ken Follett.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Dust jacket illustration by AndrewContinue reading "The Pillars of the Earth."
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London : The Crime Club, 1973.
First edition of Christie’s final novel. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Margaret Murray.
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London : John Murray, 1966.
First edition of the author’s travelogue companion piece to Mani. Octavo, original cloth, a map, and illustrated with black and white photographs. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a couple of small closed tears. Jacket design by John Craxton. Photographs by author’s wife Joan Eyres Monsell. A very sharp example.
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London : Chatto & Windus, Piccadilly, 1879.
Finely bound edition of this classic historical work. Octavo, four volumes, bound in three quarter red calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and elaborate tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, black morocco spine labels, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers. In very good condition.
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New York : Ecco/HarperCollinsPublishers, 2003.
First edition of Edith Grossman’s definitive English translation of the Spanish masterpiece. Octavo, original half cloth. Translated by Edith Grossman. Introduction by Harold Bloom. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design and photograph by David High and Ralph Del Pozzo.
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New York : MacMillan, 1964.
First edition of Enzo Ferrari’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Enzo Ferrari in his customary purple ink on a Ferrari postcard featuring Gilles Villeneuve on the verso, “February 22, 1978 Thank you for your warm birthday wishes and many kind regards in full, “Enzo Ferrari. ” The book is boldly signed byContinue reading "The Enzo Ferrari Story. [with] Enzo Ferrari Signed Postcard."
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California : The Upper Deck Co, 1993.
Large original Larry Bird signed Upper Deck 1992-93 art card. Glossy finish card depicting Larry Bird in various uniforms with basketballs in hand. Boldly signed by Bird in black felt tip at the bottom center. Mounted. In near fine condition. The entire piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches.
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New York : James Eastburn & Co, 1818.
First separate American edition of this work arguing that reaching the North Pole was possible. Octavo, bound in modern half brown calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, black calf spine labels, title page vignette, with a folding frontispiece map of the North Pole.Continue reading "The Possibility of Approaching the North Pole Asserted."
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New York : Thames & Hudson, 1989.
First edition of the photojournalist’s first book of images taken from 1981-1988. Quarto, original cloth covered boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the photographer in the year of publication on the half-title page, “to Cyndie, best Wishes Jim Nachtwey 11/4/89.” Introduction by Robert Stone. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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London and Glasgow : Collins Clear-Type Press, 1923.
Library of Classics edition of Wells’ collection of imaginative tales exploring adventure, speculation, and the complexities of human experience through a series of inventive and thought-provoking short stories. Octavo, original publisher’s leather bound black boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece. From the collection of British science fiction author ChristopherContinue reading "Tales of Life and Adventure."
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Los Angeles, California : Seven Wolves Publishing, 1991.
Advanced reading copy of the first edition of Michael Blake’s second novel. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. In very good condition.
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New York : Doubleday, 1993.
First edition of this biographical account of the band Nirvana. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed in purple felt tip on the half-title page by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl and Pat Smear on the verso of the front panel. In very good condition. These signatures wereContinue reading "Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana."
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New York : The Vanguard Press, Inc, 1959.
First American edition of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s first novel. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Dust jacket design by Robert Micklewright. Author photograph by Eddie Fong.
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Biography and Autobiography
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