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Brooklyn, NY Soft Skull Press, 2007. Paperback First Edition (2007), unstated, in accordance with Soft Skull Press's customary practice. First published in France in 2003. First Edition (2007), unstated, in accordance with Soft Skull Press's customary practice. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: a crease at the middle of the front panel and another parallel the lower rear hinge; the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5 x 0.5 inches). 145 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. First published in France in 2003. Translated by Christine… Read More

Frankfurt am Main, Germany SuhrkampTaschenbuch Verlag, 1997. Paperback First Edition Thus [1997], so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and a couple of smudges to the wrapper covers; a rubber stamp at the bottom edge; the binding shows the slightest leank, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Not perfect, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 311 pages. Herausgegeben von Max Brod. (German Text). Black Perfect Wraps with bright Neon blue titles at the front panel and backstrip. SuhrkampTaschenbuch 2654. First Edition Thus [1997], so stated. Paperback.

Leipzig, Germany Verlag von Friedrich Rothbarth, 1938. Hardcover Very Good: shows light wear to extremities, mostly to the upper corner tips and the upper corner has a crack in the underlying board, but the buckram cloth covering it is so strong that the whole structure is holding together well; else only faint foxing and a few several small stains; mild rubbing; former owner's name at the title page. The binding is secure; the text is clean. Shows some wear and unobtrusive flaws. A clean clean, sturdy, presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.35 x 5.2 x 1 inches). 288 pages. Language: German. Weight: 10.8 ounces. Vollstandige Ausgabe. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Evanston, IL Northwestern University Press, 1997. Paperback First Edition Thus [1997], so stated. First published in German in 1980; this translation appeared in a hardcover edition in 1993. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint spine lean; else flawless; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 0.35 inches). 117 pages, Translated by Roslyn Theobald in collaboration with the Author. Language: English. Weight: 5.6 ounces. First Edition Thus [1997], so stated. First published in German in 1980; this translation appeared in a hardcover edition in 1993. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Harcourt Brace: Harvest International, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996), so stated. Appears to be a later printing ("JIHGF"). Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing to the panels and a very faint crease at the upper front corner tip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and a minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp (even the creased one). Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 1.05 inches). 400 pages. Translated by Guneli Gun. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin , 1958. Hardcover First Edition Thus [1958]; First Printing, so stated. This English translation was first published by Oxford University Press in 1967 and was published in Italian in 1867. EX-LIBRARY REBOUND FOR LIBRARY CIRCULATION and showing the usual marks and indications thereof. Pocket removed from the rear endpaper and some other library plate removed from the front free endpaper. Removed from circulation and discarded. Else, Very Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows only faint shelf soiling along the bottom edge of the boards; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities; sparse loss to chips and tiny nicks; mild rubbing to the panels; the backstrip is lightly sunned, but the titles and designs thereon remain legible; the price has been clipped. Remains a handsome, little used reading copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable in a moderately worn, but intact DJ. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 8vo. (8.25 x… Read More

Highland Park, NJ Catbird Press: Garrigue Books, 1989. Hardcover First English Language Edition (1989), so stated. First English Language Edition (1989), so stated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'.The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; the price is unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.8 x 0.95 inches).v, 226 pages. Map. List of Characteres. Translated from the Czech and with an Introduction by William Harkins. Language: English. Weight: 15 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

Highland Park, NJ Catbird Press: Garrigue Books, 1992. Paperback First Edition Thus (1992), not directly stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: REMAINDER mark at the bottom edge of the text block; else just a hint of wear to the front corner tips; the mildest rubbing to the panels; a hint of creasing near the upper rear corner; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.65 inches). 240 pages. List of Characteres. Translated from the Czech and with an Introduction by William Harkins. Language:… Read More

London, UK Olive Press, 1986. Paperback First Ed UK, so stated. First Ed UK, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; very fain sunning along front hinge; pages tanned a bit. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 165pp. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Arcade Publishing, 1999. Hardcover First Edition USA [1999], First Printing indicated. First Edition USA [1999], First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows barely discernible spine lean; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ flawless; the price unclipped. Not ablsolutely pristine, but remains very close to As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 247 pages. Translated from the French by Geoffrey Strachan. Hardback with DJ.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Coach House Press, 1967. Hardcover First Canadian Edition (1967), unstated in accordance with CHP's customary practice. First Canadian Edition (1967), unstated in accordance with CHP's customary practice. Good+ in Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show some indications of use. The Book shows light wear to the extremities; a former owner's name in tiny inked letters at the top of the front free endpaper; some dust-dulling and faint stains at the top edge of the text block and a small, very faint smudge at the upper fore-edge; the front board shows slight bowing; the binding shows slight lean; but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A lightly worn copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a few flaws. '. The DJ shows wear to the extremities; with a small chip to the head of the backstrip and some scuffing to the bottom of the front hinge and a… Read More

Leipzig, Germany Verlag Phillip Reclam, 1989. Paperback Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of soiling to the open-weave of the wrapper covers; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; th text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very minor cosmetic imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.5 inches). 229 pages. Language: German. Weight: 6 ounces. Mass Market Paperback.

Stanford, CA Stanford University Press, 1973. Hardcover First Edition (1973), unstated, in accordance with Stanford's cutomary practice. First Edition (1973), unstated, in accordance with Stanford's cutomary practice. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show only minor indications of use. The Book shows only a hint of shelf-soiling to the bottom edge of the ochre-toned boards and the front board is ever so slightly bowed; the binding leans slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and a structural problem. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Imperfect, but Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only a tiny nick at the the upper corner of the rear panel; some smudging and faint soiling to the rear panel; the… Read More

Stanford, CA Stanford University Press, 1973. Hardcover First Edition (1973), unstated, in accordance with Stanford's cutomary practice. First Edition (1973), unstated, in accordance with Stanford's cutomary practice. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows only a hint of shelf-soiling to the bottom edge of the ochre-toned boards and the front board is ever so slightly bowed; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and a structural problem. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Imperfect, but Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only a hint of a wrinkle near the lower corner of the rear panel and the price has been clipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT… Read More

New York, NY Liberty Book Club, 1920. Hardcover Book Club Edition, using the plates from the 1920 Henry Holt edition. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light wear to the extremities; slight spine lean; former owner's gift inscription at the front free endpaper; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Would make an attractive reading copy.The DJ shows mild rubbing and considerable soiling; light wear to extremities, with small loss to chipping at the head of the backstrip; unclilpped; mylar-protected. Serviceable and intact, but showing moderate wear and some soiling. NOT a Remainder or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.65 x 5.35 x 1.2 inches), 333 pages. Extensive liner notes by Eve Merriam. Unattributed translation from the Danish.… Read More

Madrid, Spain Espasa-Calpe: Colleccion Austral, 1966. Paperback Sixth Edition. Very Good in Good DJ: Book shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; creases at the lower corner tip of the first few pages, and, beyond, the first few creased pages, the first thirty pages are lightly riffled. Binding remains quite secure; text clean. DJ shows fairly heavy wear; small chip at the top edge of the rear panel and rubbing at extremities; faint, but pervasive soiling; unclipped. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 149pp. Paperback: French Wraps [with DJ]. Don Ángel de Saavedra y Ramírez de Baquedano, 3rd Duke of Rivas (Spanish: Ángel de Saavedra y Ramírez de Baquedano, Duque de Rivas) (March 10, 1791 – June 22, 1865), was a Spanish poet, dramatist and politician born in Devis. He is best known for his play Don Álvaro; o, La fuerza del sino (1835), the first romantic success. Don Álvaro is of historical importance inasmuch as it… Read More

New York, NY Picador USA, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA [1996]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus in the USA [1996]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the corner tips; shows the mildest overall rubbing; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 180pp. Translated by Laura C. Dail. Trade Paperback. Cristina Peri Rossi is one of Spain's most acclaimed authors. A book about a gambling addiction that leads a man to "...a mysteriously seductive analyst." who attempts to cure his problem. Dostoevsky's Last Night is a daring ride through risk and redemption by an author who is obviously not afraid to take risks herself. Jorge, a passionate and eccentric man addicted to gambling seeks help with Lucia, his shrink. But instead of finding the accepting and caring person he was looking for Lucia attempts to… Read More

New York, NY Picador USA, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA [1996]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus in the USA [1996]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the corner tips; just a hint of riffling at the lower corner of the cover and the last few pages; the mildest overall rubbing; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. Near perfect; i.e., close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 180pp. Translated by Laura C. Dail. Trade Paperback. Cristina Peri Rossi is one of Spain's most acclaimed authors. A book about a gambling addiction that leads a man to "...a mysteriously seductive analyst." who attempts to cure his problem. Dostoevsky's Last Night is a daring ride through risk and redemption by an author who is obviously not afraid to take risks herself. Jorge, a passionate and eccentric man addicted to gambling seeks help with Lucia, his shrink. But instead of finding… Read More

New York, NY Alfred A. Knopf, 1991. Hardcover First Ed USA, so stated. First Ed USA, so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows just a hint of shelfwear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows mild rubbing; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 374pp. Translated from the German by John E. Woods. Hardback with DJ.

Rutland, VT Charles E. Tuttle Company, Publishers, 1974. Paperback First Edition Thus (1974), so stated. First Edition Thus (1974), so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: backstrip ever-so-slightly sunned, but titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Tiny dot at bottom edge (this is not a remainder mark, but a local "new" retail bookstore marks their books this way); a publisher's price sticker, once sew-in to the binding at the front endpaper, has been removed. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a couple of very minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches). 227 pages + Tuttle Books ads. Translated by Kencho Suematsu. Introduction by Terence Barrow.… Read More