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London: Duckworth, 1932.. Gray cloth, lettered in gilt. Endsheets slightly tanned, light foxing to top edge, crown of spine a bit rubbed, else a very good copy, without dust jacket. First edition of the author's second book, likely published, according to the author's recollection, in an edition of less than three thousand copies. This copy bears his early presentation inscription: "For Hans Martin, from the author Anthony Powell June 8th 1933 In memory of a delightful visit to Holland and in admiration of the K.L.M. - and its chief." LILLEY A2a.
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A FALL FROM ALOFT
by Burland, Brian
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London: The Cresset Press, 1968. Cloth-textured boards. Fine in very near fine dust jacket. First edition of the Bermuda-born, then British resident author's first novel. Inscribed by the author on the front free endsheet, signed and dated by him in full on the title-page in 1985, and then fulsomely inscribed and signed by him again, covering the dedication page (ca. 60 words, to a "Dear & beloved friend & confidante; assistant & supreme & successful submother of my poems ..."), and with a bright yellow sun drawn and initialed on the verso of the title, signed 'B'.
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VENUSBERG
by Powell, Anthony
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THE PRECISIONS
by Corman, Cid
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New York: Sparrow Press, 1955.. Small octavo. Pictorial wrapper and frontis after a drawing by Michael Lekakis. White portions of wrapper slightly darkened, but very good. First edition of the poet's third book, presumably the ordinary unnumbered issue. One of 225 copies from a total edition of two hundred and fifty copies printed at the Divers Press, Mallorca. Rather than being numbered and signed (as were the first twenty- five copies), this copy bears the author's signed, early inscription on the colophon: "for Seamus over & below all numbers."
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The Ocean
by Blais, Marie-Claire ( SIGNED )
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Toronto: House of Exile, 1977. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition, Limited and Signed. Fine, unread copy in a fine jacket with slightest touch of fading to spine. Limited to 100 signed copies..
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Gary Hill: I Believe It is an Image:
by HILL, Gary. Contributions by Shizuko Watari and Stephen Sarrazin
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Tokyo: Watari-Um, 1992. Signed by Artist Gary Hill on the title page. First edition / First printing. White paper-covered spine, charcoal paper-covered boards decorated in red with white text. Fine. Issued without dust jacket, a clear archival jacket is supplied.
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STAR AND OTHER POEMS
by Eminescu, Mihai, and W. D. Snodgrass [trans]
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Concord, NH: William B. Ewert, 1990.. Large octavo. Quarter morocco and gilt lettered Fabriano over boards. Fine. First edition. From an edition of one hundred copies printed on Rives at the Firefly Press and signed by the author. This is designated as one of fifteen copies specially bound for the publisher. This copy is denoted on the colophon as "for the author." Eminescu (1850- 1889) is regarded as one of the chief poets of 19th century Romania.
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VENUSBERG
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London: Duckworth, 1932.. Gray cloth, lettered in gilt. Endsheets slightly tanned, light foxing to top edge, crown of spine a bit rubbed, else a very good copy, without dust jacket. First edition of the author's second book, likely published, according to the author's recollection, in an edition of less than three thousand copies. This copy bears his early presentation inscription: "For Hans Martin, from the author Anthony Powell June 8th 1933 In memory of a delightful visit to Holland and in admiration of the K.L.M. - and its chief." LILLEY A2a.
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THE PRECISIONS
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New York: Sparrow Press, 1955.. Small octavo. Pictorial wrapper and frontis after a drawing by Michael Lekakis. White portions of wrapper slightly darkened, but very good. First edition of the poet's third book, presumably the ordinary unnumbered issue. One of 225 copies from a total edition of two hundred and fifty copies printed at the Divers Press, Mallorca. Rather than being numbered and signed (as were the first twenty- five copies), this copy bears the author's signed, early inscription on the colophon: "for Seamus over & below all numbers."
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Toronto: House of Exile, 1977. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition, Limited and Signed. Fine, unread copy in a fine jacket with slightest touch of fading to spine. Limited to 100 signed copies..
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Gary Hill: I Believe It is an Image:
by HILL, Gary. Contributions by Shizuko Watari and Stephen Sarrazin
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Tokyo: Watari-Um, 1992. Signed by Artist Gary Hill on the title page. First edition / First printing. White paper-covered spine, charcoal paper-covered boards decorated in red with white text. Fine. Issued without dust jacket, a clear archival jacket is supplied.
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STAR AND OTHER POEMS
by Eminescu, Mihai, and W. D. Snodgrass [trans]
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Concord, NH: William B. Ewert, 1990.. Large octavo. Quarter morocco and gilt lettered Fabriano over boards. Fine. First edition. From an edition of one hundred copies printed on Rives at the Firefly Press and signed by the author. This is designated as one of fifteen copies specially bound for the publisher. This copy is denoted on the colophon as "for the author." Eminescu (1850- 1889) is regarded as one of the chief poets of 19th century Romania.
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A Fall from Aloft
by Burland, Brian
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Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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A FALL FROM ALOFT
by Burland, Brian
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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NEW YORK: RANDOM HOUSE. VG/VG. 1968. FIRST.
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A Fall from Aloft
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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London: The Cresset Press. Very Good. 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine, in a Very Good DJ, signed by author. ; Signed by Author .
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A Fall from Aloft
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London: Barrie and Rockliff / The Cresset Press, 1968. First edition thus. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good +. First edition thus, hardcover with blue cloth boards in dust jacket, octavo, 193 pp., no illustrations. Book condition is Very Good, Jacket is Very Good +. Jacket has edgewear and chipping at the spine with some toning. Book has corner rounding, a bow to the back cover and two ink stamps on the front flyleaf from previous booksellers/ owners otherwise binding is tight and pages are clean, bright and unmarked.
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A FALL FROM ALOFT [ 1st ]
by Burland, Brian
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Random House, 1969. First Edition THUS. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. First edition THUS. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked interior text. Dust jacket wrapped in protective mylar sleeve. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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A FALL FROM ALOFT.
by BURLAND, BRIAN:
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UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.NFINE/NFINE.No owner inscrptn,and no price-clip to dw/dj. Colour illustrated dw/dj; with negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners.Approx 1" closed tear to head of spine/backstrip,and similar to upper,front corner,chipping and rubbing to head of spine/backstrip also,and rubbing to spine/backstrip front+rear edges.Top edge lightly dust-soiled and aged/toned,fore-edges brighter and cleaner; contents bright, tight,solid and sound and clean - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - unread? Bright,clean,sharp-cornered,publisher's original,plain dark blue cloth boards with bright,crisp,stamped gilt letters to spine/backstrip and b/w proprietary library bookplate pastedto front pastedown - no other library notation - rear endpapers also bright and clean.UK,slim 8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,ix-xpp+1-193pp [paginated] includes 7 chapters; plus [unpaginated] novel precis,title page,and dedication.Author's debut novel. Please contact seller,for correct shipping/P+p quotes -…
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A Fall from Aloft
by Brian Burland
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Random House. 1968 first American printing hardback pub Random House NY; INSCRIPTION BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE: "Jill Welden, from her admiring friend Brian Burland 24th Nov '69"; VG, clean and bright book with intact dj, not clipped but has slight edge wear; rare and collectable item; UK dealer, immediate dispatch . Very Good. Hardcover. 1968.
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A Fall from Aloft
by Burland, Brian
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Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
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Ebury Publishing. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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A Fall from Aloft - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
by Burland, Brian
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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New York: Random House. Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket. 1968. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/2 Cloth. A Very Good+ first Printing of the First Edition with some fading to the edges and an "H" stamped on the front flyleaf in a Fine dust-jacket; In A Fall from Aloft, Brian Burland tells the story of a daredevil who falls to his death from a great height, and the friends and family who come to grips with the tragedy.Burland weaves a tale of love, loss, and redemption, showing how the tragedy of one man's fall affects everyone around him. This poignant and moving novel is sure to touch the hearts of readers.; 8vo; 179 pages; $6.00 .
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A Fall from Aloft (Association Copy)
by BURLAND, Brian
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Springtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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NY: Random House, 1968. Bound in blue cloth and yellow boards in illustrated dust jacket. This copy is inscribed to the playwright, Terrence Rattigan, with a nice inscription re: how much he had helped him with his writing. Two closed tears to top edge of jacket. The author's first book. 179 pp. . Inscribed and Signed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good ++/Very Good ++.
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Under Fire: An American Story
by North, Oliver L
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Millbury, Massachusetts, United States
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Harpercollins, 1991. First edition, as stated, first printing . Hardcover. Fine/near fine. r. 446 pp. This is a rare first edition copy signed by both Oliver North and William Novak. North's inscription, "Margo and Sam, all the best," appears in blue ink on the half title page with North's signature and the date "3 Nov 91" and Novak's signature in black ink. Dust jacket slightly wrinkled at top of spine. Free USPS tracking with every US order. Ships from MA.
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A New History of Japanese Cinema: A Century of Narrative Film
by Standish, Isolde
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New York: Continuum, 2006. 8vo size trade paperback with black and white photo illustrated cover; 414 pages From back: "Cinema, which first arrived in Japan in 1896 with the Kinetoscope prototype, came at the very time that Japan was transforming its economic base and society into that of a major international power. The first cinema, the Asakusa Denikikan, was opened in Tokyo in 1903 and within 13 years 300 cinemas had sprung up throughout the country... (The author) focuses on the historical development of Japanese film, illustrated by a series of typical Japanese film posters. She details an industry and an art form shaped by the competing and merging forces of traditional culture and of economic and technological innovation." Edgewear, creases to bottom and bottom and top corners of front cover, soil on bottom and light soil to outside pages. We note pencilled underlining on at least 29 pages and pencilled marginalia on at least three pages and four creased page corners. Quotes…
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Old Bones
by Elkins, Aaron J
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New York, NY, U. S. A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. New York, NY, U. S. A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. Fine in Near Fine jacket Signed by Author A Gideon Oliver Mystery, SIGNED on title pg. Edgar Award winner best mystery npc 197pp. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. First Edition
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Starting With Flags : Forty-Three Drawings
by Parker, Kingsley
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Williamsville, New York, United States
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New York: Private Printing. Fine with no dust jacket. 1976. Limited Signed Edition. Softcover. The artist's abstract and quite varied series of 43 drawings of flags, all printed monochrome on the recto of pages. Kingsley Parker has been exhibiting and represented by galleries since the mid-1970s and has a work in the collection of the Museum Of Modern Art in New York, NY. The artist is quite active with new works. Signed in ink "K. Parker/1976 ©" in the front matter where Parker explains his motivation for drawing the series of abstract flags. Copy 158 of a limited edition of 600, numbered in the colophon. Approximately 44 pages, unpaginated. Printed on fine, machine-made paper in brown wraps. The title and a flag drawing are framed on the front cover. In absolutely clean, Fine condition. ; Drawings; Square 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 44 pages; Signed by Artist .
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Dead in Dixie
by Charlaine Harris
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La Porte, Texas, United States
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New York: Science Fiction Book Club, 2003. Z2 - A Science Fiction Book Club Omnibus Edition hardcover book SIGNED by the Charlaine Harris in as new condition in as new dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead. 8.5"x5.75", 612 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Signed by Author. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book Club (BCE/BOMC).
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Songs From Appledore
by Oscar Laighton
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Garland, Texas, United States
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RARE. Collectible: 1916. Signed by the author. Cambridge MA: University Press. Very Good. Hardcover. Light soil to green cloth covered boards with gilt stamped title, author's name, and design. A bright solid, book - 27 pages; Inside covers are sunned. Pages clean and bright. Frontspiece. "View from Mrs. Thaxter's Garden Gate. 29 illustrations. Small book: 7" x 5"
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Religion In A World At War
by George Hodges
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Lubbock, Texas, United States
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To be a hundred year old book, it is in very good condition. Minimal wear to the cover. Pages are beginning to tan. Religion In A World At War deals with, very specifically, religions role, place, and cause in war history. it is a justification for all that is good about man, even though, we continue to fight, Another miracle, that this book was published during Word War I.
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Maybe Tomorrow
by Roberta Fleetwood O'Keefe
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La Porte, Texas, United States
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Burnet, Texas: Nortex Press, 1978. CL5 - A hardcover book SIGNED by author on the front free endpaper in very good condition that is cocked, some scattered light scratches and rubbing, light tanning and shelf wear with no dust jacket. Brown covered boards with gilt lettering. 8.5"x5.5", 84 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Signed by Author. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The DOs and DON'Ts of Yesterday: Little Book of Early American Know-How
by Eric Sloane
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Orange, Virginia, United States
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Illustrated with pen/ink images Sloane is known for. (2) books,a yellow and an orange (18x12cm) with gilt title on covers and spines. Paper title on dark red slipcase with signature of author. Slipcase has very minor wear to bottom fore edge.
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Artemis.
by Stockwin, Julian.:
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- 9780340794753
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Lymm, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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London, Hodder & Stoughton, 2002.. 1st edition. The second book in the Thomas Paine Kydd series, in which Kydd is an able seaman aboard the frigate Artemis. Fine condition in a fine unclipped dustwrapper. unclipped dustwrapper.
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