Search Results: Classic American Fiction from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Basic Books, 1965. Hardcover First Edition (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Basic Books' customary practice. First Edition (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Basic Books' customary practice. Very Good in Very Good- DJ: The Book shows mild shelving wear along the bottom edge of the blue cloth-covered boards; foxing to the top edge of the text block and sparser foxing to the fore-edge; former owner' name, place and date (1965) at the front free endpaper; the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly 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 several minor flaws. The DJ shows mild rubbing; very light wear to the extremities; a couple of very small closed tears to the outside edges; the price has been clipped.… Read More

New York, NY New American Library: Signet Classic , 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998); Fourth Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the the corner tips; a tiny, faint crease at the lower front corner tip; "Sinclair Lewis Museum Logo and an image of a statue of Lewis rubber stamped at the inside of the front cover; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the back-strip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing minor imperfections only. Bright and clean. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches). 458 pages. Afterward by E.L. Doctorow. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. First Edition Thus (1998); Fourth Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885 – 1951)… Read More

New York, NY Fawcett: Crest, 1999. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1999); so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1999); so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the upper outside edge of the rear panel; the pages have tanned very slightly, due to aging; some scuffing to the rear panel; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any 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 nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing the very mildest wear and a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.9 x 4.25 x 0.75 inches). 237 pages. Language:… Read More

Springfield, VA The Teaching Company, 1997. VHS Tape Three VHS Video Tapes in Excellent condition [virtually "As New"], with a 42-page Staple-bound booklet, also in excellent condition [Near Fine], housed in a Colorful Pictorial Cardstock Case, which shows a little mild rubbing and a bit of buckling to one of the panels [Good+ to Very Good]. Course Number 255. Overall, Very Good+. Size: 8.75 x 5.65 x 1.25 inches. Weight: 28 ounces. Video: VHS.Arnold Louis Weinstein (born July 8, 1940) is an American literary scholar. He is currently Edna and Richard Salomon Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature at Brown University. He joined the faculty at Brown University in 1968, and was promoted to full professor a decade later. In 2007, he delivered the keynote address, titled "Reading Proust, Tracking Bears, at Brown," at the Opening Convocation of the university's 244th year. Weinstein is the author of numerous articles and eight full-length books. In 2009, The… Read More

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin, 1900. Hardcover Very Good+: all volumes at least Very Good, almost all Very Good+: all show very light wear to the extremities; several volumes show a bit of rubbing toward the heel of the back strip; a couple volumes have been inexpertly "cut", leaving jagged outside edges on a few pages. Volumes I & III show a very faint stain from a drip of water at the backstrip. Else only very minor rubbing or scuffing. Bindings are all square and secure; text clean. Remains a clean, sturdy, and quite presentable set of 22 volumes. 8vo. Crimson cloth over boards with Gilt Titles at Back Strip. Top Edges Gilt. Volumes 14 and 16 Copyright 1904, the rest 1900. No difference in the binding or appearance. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

New York, NY Grove Press: Black Cat , 1961. Paperback First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. EX-LIBRARY, showing minimal indications thereof. It does appear that the front endpaper has been removed - and perhaps a half-title page or flyleaf as well, for the text begins with the title page. Else, Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a small, faint dampstain at the head of the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Clearly, this is a flawed copy, but one that remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a clean, sturdy, presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 12mo. 294 pages. Mass Market Paperback. First published in 1856, eclipsed for 93 years, Hernan Melville's last full-length novel : " A series of parodies, each exploring a another aspect of what is involved when a man risks his confidence, his faith, in someone else.... akin to… Read More

New York, NY Harper and Row, 1982. Hardcover First Edition (1982), so stated. This Signed First Edition limited to 500 copies, of which this is number 209. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1982), so stated. This Signed First Edition limited to 500 copies, of which this is number 209. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine Slipcase, which shows just a touch of wear to the corner tips and the mildest rubbing. The Book shows a hint of crimp to the head of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square 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, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, minor, unobtrusive flaw only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The glassine "DJ" is in Near Fine condition, showing mild rubbing; else… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Vintage Books. Library of America Series. , 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. The Original Edition was published in 1885. First Edition Thus (1991), so stated; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only mild rubbing to the panels and a hint of shelf soiling to the bottom edge of the text pages; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any 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 very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and a minor, unobtrusive flaw. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches). xx,… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1983. Paperback Reprint of the hardcover edition published by Indiana University Press in 1971. First Edition Thus (1983), not directly stated, but implied by the lack of subsequent printings noted (as would have been Penguin's customary practice). The Original Edition was published in 1885. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of wear to the extremities; a tiny tear at the outside edge of the rear panel has been carefully repaired with clear cellophane tape; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the white areas of the background field of the panels; three pages dog-eared at the upper corner tip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean; the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; else flawless, if no longer "fresh". Free of any creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions,… Read More

New York, NY Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books, 1931. Hardcover First Edition (1931); so stated. First Edition (1931); so stated. Good: shows a small faint dampstain to the lower corner of the front panel and a thin line of staining along the top edge of same; sunning to the backstrip (the titles remain bold and clearly legible); toning to the outside edges of the front panel and sunning to the top edge of the rear panel, common for Cather's novels published in green cloth; moderate wear to the extremities; a former owner's rubber-stamped design at the upper corner of the front free endpaper; the binding leans slightly but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and numerous cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.35 x 1.25 inches). 280 pages. Language:… Read More

Wheaton, IL Harold Shaw, 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Harold Shaw's customary practice. First Edition Thus (1998), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Harold Shaw's customary practice. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a very faint crease a the lower rear corner; else flawless; 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 any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, minor flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.3 x 0.65… Read More

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin: The Riverside Press, Cambridge , 1890. Hardcover First Edition (1890), later printing. Very Good+: shows very light wear to extremities with the mildest nudge to the lower rear corner tip; moderate crimp to the head and heel of the backstrip; a former owner's elegantly inscribed name at the front pastedown endpaper; the gilt titles at the backstrip are slightly muted - or dust-darkened - but remain clearly legible; the binding is just starting at the interior front hinge, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A sturdy, attractive copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. No longer 'fresh', but remains a handsome reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.65 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches). 422 pages. Language: English. Weight: 18.8 ounces. Brown cloth over boards… Read More

New York, NY Sagamore Press, 1957. Paperback Very Good in Wraps: shows only mild rubbing to the panels and a hint of scuffing here and there; light wear to the extremities; the binding leans ever so slightly; a former owner's rubber-stamped name at the top of the title page; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.65 inches). xi, 211 pages. Edited with an Introduction by Howard Mumford Jones. Language: English. Weight: 8.5 ounces. American Century Series. The Original Edition was published in 1892. Paperback.

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin Company: Riverside Press, 1890. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; considerable, but not excessive spine lean; faint darkening and soiling; foxing at endpapers, front and rear; small, but heavy staining at the rear panel. Binding secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable, with bright gilt titles at back-strip. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 18mo. 231pp. Frontis. "By the Same Author" Lists Waif @ $1.00. BAL 7350. Wright III, 2560. Blue decorated publisher's cloth. Titling in gilt with black inlaid designsat back-strip; in black with inlaid designs at front panel. Outside edges stained orange. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. Francis Bret Harte (August 25, 1836[1] – May 5, 1902) was an American author and poet, best remembered for his accounts of pioneering life in California.