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New York: Harper & Row, 1968. First Edition, as stated. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition (so stated) of the author's first book published in English translation, a novella and eight short stories. 8vo: [4],170pp. Publisher's quarter-bound brick-red cloth stamped in burgundy, mustard paper-covered boards, fore-edge untrimmed, boldly patterned end papers, illustrated dust jacket priced $5.95. Virtually pristine, an exemplary example, apparently unread, showing all first-issue points ('H-S' code on copyright page, without number line on terminal leaf), in a bright, nearly flawless first-issue jacket (Jerry Bauer credited for photograph of the author on the back panel, date code 0968 on front flap), with just mild toning to top of back panel and minute, nearly unnoticeable rub at the front spine-panel fold. Truly a collector's copy. Written between 1956 and 1957 and first published in 1961, the title novella (the book also includes a second, longer novella, Big Mama's Funeral) tells the story of an…
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Native Son
by Richard Wright
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New York: Hubbard Brothers, 1940. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall. 1st Printing 1 Copyright date is 1940. xi+359, top edge tinted grey. The book is stated as a first edition with the letters A-P notated under the words "first edition". The binding is on boards covered with dark grey cloth with gold letters on back background on the spine. In very good plus condition with minimal wear and no marks. No jacket.
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- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1940
- Pages 359
- Keywords Novel
- Size 8vo - over 7� - 9�\" tall
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No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories
by MARQUEZ, Gabriel Garcia
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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On the Black Hill [Signed]
by CHATWIN, Bruce (1940-1989)
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine+/Fine-. First Impression. 8vo: 248,[2]pp. Publisher's slate grey cloth, spine stamped in gilt, wraparound pictorial dust jacket, by Mon Mohan, unclipped and unpriced (one of the export copies Jonathan Cape issued; priced copies include the exception, "UK only"). Signed by Chatwin (without dedication) on title page. Presented the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for 1982 and the Whitbread First Novel of the Year Award (there is debate as to whether Chatwin's The Viceroy of Ouidah, a fictionalized account of an actual eighteenth-century Brazilian slave trader, published two year before On the Black Hill, should be considered fiction or nonfiction). Near Fine or better (spine tips bumped, stray spot or two to top and fore-edges, short, thin ink line to bottom edge of front cover); About Fine jacket (lightly nicked to one flap fold). Chatwin's first novel (and third book), "written in the tradition of Thomas Hardy and D. H. Lawrence,…
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The Young Rifleman's Comrade: A Narrative of His Military Adventures, Captivity, and Shipwreck
by Anon [Mampel, Johan Christian or Franken, C.W.J.]; Kincaid, Sir John, tr.; Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von (ed)
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Hay on Wye, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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First English edition. Henry Colburn. London. 1826. Octavo. xxiv, 310pp. Half title present. Half calf, contemporary marbled boards and tips, later rebacking, spine in six compartments, elegant gilt, original leather label. Light shelf wear, tips rubbed. Small historic hole to p289, text unaffected. Historic bookseller's catalogue slip loosely inserted.Edited by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) "There is not a more pleasing method of recalling the past, than by the contemplation of individual realities", from the preface which is included here together with a dedication by the English translator to the author of Faust.
"Born in France, the author fled the French Revolution as a boy and later served as a soldier in Spain during the Peninsular War. He later travelled to Naples, where he entered the British Army. He later joined the Royal Navy and in 1818 he served on the Cabalva, which made an attempted voyage to China but was shipwrecked near Mauritius, which the crew eventually succeeded in… Read More
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THE BAT MAGAZINE, TRICKSTER MONTHLY, UNCONVENTIONAL REPORT
by Jones, Lloyd
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Oakland, California: Magic Limited, 1946. Two 3-ring binders containing all 86 original issues of The Bat, all 10 issues of Trickster Monthly and the July 1946 Unconventional Report. The Bat was a magic magazine, published from 1943 through 1951, containing close-up and stage effects of every kind. It contained contributions from many prominent magicians of the area including Charlie Miller, Dr. Jaks, Bert Allerton, Charles Jordan, Frank Chapman and T. Page Wright,. Trickster monthly, first published in 1946, was also produced by Lloyd James for the magic community to keep fellow magicians up to date with current events in the magic world. Pages have some toning and the binders have some sunning to the spine as well as some shelfwear. Second volume binder has some soiling on the front cover. Many pages have fold marks across the middle as they were originally mailed folded in half from the publisher.. First Edition. Paperback. Collectible- Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Magazine.
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FOLLOWING THE EQUATOR; A JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD
by Twain, Mark
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The American Publishing Company, 1897. Hardcover. Very good+. The American Publishing Company, 1897. 712pp., frontis. photograph of Twain/tissue-guard, black and white illustrations throughout. 8vo. Blue cloth with color plate on front cover, decorative gold titles on spine. BAL 3451. First state with !! Signature mark p.161, American Publishing Company lower edge of spine as well as on title-page. Minor scuffing on cover plate, rubbing head and heel of spine, light rubbing on corner tips. Interior clean and bright, hinges tight and sound, light discoloration blue cloth on spine. Original owner's date and signature in pencil on first page (December 25, '97) This book remained within the same family until recently. Very Good+ attractive hardcover.
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A Civil Action
by Jonathan Harr
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First edition first printing of the novel that became the movie of the same name starring John Travolta in 1998. SIGNED by John Travolta on the half title page. John Travolta signed the book at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto. Originally they limited the signing to 500 ticket which were given out on a draw basis. Once you won you had to pay for your autographs up front. But something changed and at the show and it was opened up to everyone. I will include with the book the email stating I won and my purchase receipt for the autograph. In fine / fine unread condition.
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Japanese Architecture Sukiya
by Kinoshita, Masao
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Edmonds, Washington, United States
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Tokyo: Shokokusha Publishing Co 1964. Signed on the title page and dated by the author. Additionally Inscribed: Aug 26, 1965 To: Frank Jones Best Wishes Masao Kinoshita. First edition / First printing. Brown cloth with gilt title on front cover in English and Japanese title in white on the spine. Fine in very good slipcase With rubbing and wear. Clear plastic jacket is not present. Both white paper flaps with author information in English and Japanese are present and are in near fine condition. Text in English and Japanese. Kinoshita worked with Sasaski, Walker and Associates; Eero Saarinen and Associates, and other prestigious firms and schools.
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Rem Koolhaas: Mutations.
by KOOLHAAS, Rem, Stefano Boeri, Sanford Kwinter, Nadiz Taci and hans Ulrich Obrist
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- 9788495273512
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Bordeaux, ACTAR arc en reve / centre d'architecture, 2000. Signed by Rem Koolhaas. First edition / First printing. Includes CD in back pocket. Black wrappers in yellow printed vinyl jacket. Very fine in fine jacket. Rem Koolhaas is the Pritzker Prize Winner for 2000.
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The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes
by Mason, Grace Sartwell
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First edition first printing ( with (1) on final page of text ) of this mystery novel that was made into the 1920 movie Elaine Hammerstein. There is a 3 inch semi closed tear to the front dustjacket panel at the edge of the spine. On the bottom edge of the rear panel there is a inch deep by inch wide U chip. Otherwise light chipping. In very good / fair condition.
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The Manchurian Candidate.
by CONDON, Richard
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New York: The Armchair Detective, 1991. Signed by Richard Condon on the colophon. Limited Edition / First Printing. Number 87 0f 100 copies. Maroon cloth in a Maroon cloth slipcase Very fine in a very fine slipcase. With a new introduction by Richard Condon. Basis for the 1962 John Frankenheimer film, starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, and Angela Lansbury.
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Native Son
by Richard Wright
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Demco Media. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Native Son
by Richard Wright
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HarpPeren. Mass Market Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.
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Native Son
by Richard Wright
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Native Son
by Richard Wright
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Perennial Library. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Native Son
by Wright, Richard
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HarperCollins Publishers. 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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Native Son
by Wright, Richard
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Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 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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Native Son (Perennial Classics)
by Wright, Richard
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Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2023-01-10. Paperback. Acceptable. 5x1x8.
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Native Son (Abridged)
by Wright, Richard
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Native Son (Perennial Classics)
by Wright, Richard
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Native Son
by Wright, Richard
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