Books Alive

Ayer Co Pub, 1940. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" [10], 360 pages. 'A profane chronicle of literary endeavor and literary misdemeanor, with an informal index by Christopher Morley' (title page). Includes various anecdotes throughout its 18 chapters; particularly notable for those chapters related to anonymous works and mystery/detective fiction. Signed and inscribed… Read more about this item

New York: Random House, 1940. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo. 360 pp. With an Informal Index by Christopher Morley. Some fading (sunning) to back and front covers.

New York: Random House, 1940. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo. 360 pp. Sharp First Edition, Stated First Printing. Quarter-bound in cream cloth over navy blue cloth, with gilt and red lettering and decoration on the spine. With an informal index by Christopher Morley. Charles Vincent Emerson Starrett (1886-1974) was a book collector, author, bibliographer, and… Read more about this item

Random House. hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Hardcover. Very Good condition. No jacket. Previous owner name inside. No other markings or writings inside. Clear Text. Minor shelf-wear. Small stain on front cover near fore edge. Binding a little weak. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

1940. STARRETT, Vincent. Books Alive. Orig. cloth, dust jacket. N.Y.: Random House, 1940. First edition. A very good copy.

A. M. Robertson, 1916. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. A. M. Robertson, Pub., San Francisco, CA., 1916; 1st edition; fine condition; bound in decorative, hard cover cloth; protected by a fine custom leather and cloth slipcase with 4 raised bands with gold lettering; George Sterling; Modern First Editions

Freeport: Books for Libraries Press, 1969 "Essay Index Reprint Series." With an informal index written by Christopher Morley. Very minor soiling to covers. A fine copy in blue cloth..

Ayer Company Publishers, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

NY: Random House,, 1940.. First edition.. 360 pp. A few small droplet marks on top edge, else very near fine in very good plus, price-clipped dust jacket with lightly sunned spine and one short closed tear. “Informal Index” by Christopher Morley.”

Random House, 1940. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine Copy In like Jacket First Edition Stated $3.00 On Flap. Classic on Books About Books. Excellent Fresh Copy..

Random House, 1940. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine Copy In Like Jacket $3.00 On Flap. First Edition Stated. Classic On Books About Books. Beautiful Copy..

Random House. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Rear hinge cracked. Slightly dampstained. (Books and Reading, Criticism) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Random House. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Front hinge cracked. Slightly dampstained. From the collection of Charles Edward Roberts, owner and founder of Wonder Book & Video. With his custom bookplate on front endpage. (Books and Reading, Literary Criticism)

New York: Random House, 1940. 2nd printing. HC w DJ. PC VG/Good+. Cream quarter cloth over blue cloth boards, sun dulling to edges, bright spine titling, some spots to fore-edge, FO name to FPEP, leaves age-toned, unmarked, binding sound. Unclipped DJ ($3.00) lightly edgeworn w nicks/chips, spine dulling, in protector. Informal index by Christopher Morley. PLEASE NOTE: We are happy… Read more about this item

STARRETT, Vincent. Books Alive. A Profane Chronicle of Literary Endeavor and Literary Misdemeanor. With an Informal Index by Christopher Morley. Blue morocco. N.Y.: Random House, 1940. First edition. Faint water stain on covers and slightly warped, else very good.