A PASSAGE TO INDIA by Forster, E.M - 1924

[Culver City]: The Selznick Studio, 22 October 1956.. [3],191 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript, printed on rectos only. Bradbound in canary yellow production company wrappers. Some minor spots of red offsetting to lower edge of upper wrapper, otherwise very near fine. An unspecified but substantially preproduction draft of Hecht's adaptation of Hemingway's novel of the Great War. It was the novel's second screen adaptation to reach production. This draft precedes John Huston's coming on board as director (and of course his departure, at which point Charles Vidor took over). This draft is nearly 20 leaves longer than several subsequent drafts. Rock Hudson and Jennifer Jones starred.

New York: Dial Press, 1966.. Trimmed, loose printed sheets, punched and plastic spiralbound between stiff green card sheets. Fine in near fine, lightly nicked and smudged pictorial dust jacket. Advance reading copy, bound up from printed sheets, of the first edition of the author's third novel, source for the multiple award- winning and nominated 1971 film adaptation, based on McMurtry's collaborative screenplay with director Bogdanovich. Preceded by a minute handful of sets of actual uncorrected page proofs, a wholly different animal than this state, although this format is sometimes confused with the other.

1840 Robin Hood Legendary English Folklore Ballads Poems Illustrated Little John

Robin Hood has become one of the world's most well-known legendary heroes from English folklore. Robin and his Merry Men were known to common thieves who sought to better the poor and take care of the sick. The name Robin Hood has become synonymous with outlaws who do not reveal their identity.
This 1840 edition was published in London by Hextall and Foster and features 55 fine engravings.

Item number: #12508
Price: $550
traditional
Robin Hood and Little John; or, The Merry Men of Sherwood Forest… Robin Hood : Ballads
London : Foster and Hextall : Printed by George Peirce, 1840.
Details:
·
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 parts in 1
o 'Robin Hood and Little John'
[4], 474
8 full-page plates
42 in-text engravings
o 'Robin Hood Ballads'
[2], 86
5 in-text engravings
·
Provenance: Handwritten
o Wm. Quarterman, 1842
o C.H. Evans
·
Language: English
·
Binding: Leather;… Read More

New York: Vertigo, DC COMICS, 1991. Book. Fine. Signed by Author. First Edition, Second Printing. SIGNED by NEIL GAIMAN on the Half-Title page. Signature with drawing of a mouse Morpheus and the note, "Sweet Dreams". A first edition, second printing of the first trade paperback Sandman comic, collecting issues 1-8. Book is in fine condition with minimal wear to front corner. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. Unread copy. Includes flyer from 1991 event when and where the copy was signed. Extremely rare edition and signed copy. Please see photos for details.

1890 BLACK BEAUTY 1st US ed Anna Sewell Horses Equestrian Classic Animal Rights

"Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions" by Anna Sewell is a classic tale that offers an insightful portrayal of a horse's experiences in Victorian England. Narrated by Black Beauty himself, the novel leads the reader from his serene early life on a farm, through the struggles in London, to his calm retirement in the countryside. It sheds light on the varying degrees of treatment animals receive, emphasizing compassion and empathy. The book played a pivotal role in highlighting the challenges of horse-drawn cab drivers, advocating for their improved working conditions. The novel, written during Sewell's last years, is now recognized as one of the best-selling novels of all time.

This rare 1890 first US edition also includes the well-known preface by George T. Angell.

Item number: #41459
Price: $499

SEWELL, A

Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions.

Boston: American Humane Education Society, George T. Angell, [1890].… Read More

[Culver City]: The Selznick Studio, 22 October 1956.. [3],191 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript, printed on rectos only. Bradbound in canary yellow production company wrappers. Some minor spots of red offsetting to lower edge of upper wrapper, otherwise very near fine. An unspecified but substantially preproduction draft of Hecht's adaptation of Hemingway's novel of the Great War. It was the novel's second screen adaptation to reach production. This draft precedes John Huston's coming on board as director (and of course his departure, at which point Charles Vidor took over). This draft is nearly 20 leaves longer than several subsequent drafts. Rock Hudson and Jennifer Jones starred.

New York: Dial Press, 1966.. Trimmed, loose printed sheets, punched and plastic spiralbound between stiff green card sheets. Fine in near fine, lightly nicked and smudged pictorial dust jacket. Advance reading copy, bound up from printed sheets, of the first edition of the author's third novel, source for the multiple award- winning and nominated 1971 film adaptation, based on McMurtry's collaborative screenplay with director Bogdanovich. Preceded by a minute handful of sets of actual uncorrected page proofs, a wholly different animal than this state, although this format is sometimes confused with the other.

1840 Robin Hood Legendary English Folklore Ballads Poems Illustrated Little John

Robin Hood has become one of the world's most well-known legendary heroes from English folklore. Robin and his Merry Men were known to common thieves who sought to better the poor and take care of the sick. The name Robin Hood has become synonymous with outlaws who do not reveal their identity.
This 1840 edition was published in London by Hextall and Foster and features 55 fine engravings.

Item number: #12508
Price: $550
traditional
Robin Hood and Little John; or, The Merry Men of Sherwood Forest… Robin Hood : Ballads
London : Foster and Hextall : Printed by George Peirce, 1840.
Details:
·
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 parts in 1
o 'Robin Hood and Little John'
[4], 474
8 full-page plates
42 in-text engravings
o 'Robin Hood Ballads'
[2], 86
5 in-text engravings
·
Provenance: Handwritten
o Wm. Quarterman, 1842
o C.H. Evans
·
Language: English
·
Binding: Leather;… Read More

New York: Vertigo, DC COMICS, 1991. Book. Fine. Signed by Author. First Edition, Second Printing. SIGNED by NEIL GAIMAN on the Half-Title page. Signature with drawing of a mouse Morpheus and the note, "Sweet Dreams". A first edition, second printing of the first trade paperback Sandman comic, collecting issues 1-8. Book is in fine condition with minimal wear to front corner. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. Unread copy. Includes flyer from 1991 event when and where the copy was signed. Extremely rare edition and signed copy. Please see photos for details.

1890 BLACK BEAUTY 1st US ed Anna Sewell Horses Equestrian Classic Animal Rights

"Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions" by Anna Sewell is a classic tale that offers an insightful portrayal of a horse's experiences in Victorian England. Narrated by Black Beauty himself, the novel leads the reader from his serene early life on a farm, through the struggles in London, to his calm retirement in the countryside. It sheds light on the varying degrees of treatment animals receive, emphasizing compassion and empathy. The book played a pivotal role in highlighting the challenges of horse-drawn cab drivers, advocating for their improved working conditions. The novel, written during Sewell's last years, is now recognized as one of the best-selling novels of all time.

This rare 1890 first US edition also includes the well-known preface by George T. Angell.

Item number: #41459
Price: $499

SEWELL, A

Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions.

Boston: American Humane Education Society, George T. Angell, [1890].… Read More