Search Results: Modern Jewish History from Black Cat Hill Books

Boulder, CO University of Colorado Press, 1968. Paperback First Ed, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of light use: slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; binding secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 73pp. Paperback. University of Colorado Studies. Series in Language and Literature No. 12. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1995. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: mild shelving wear along the bottom edge; faint smudging at the fore-edge; the upper front corner shows the gentlest bump; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; a half-inch, closed tear at the bottom edge of the front panel; very mild rubbing; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 694pp. Hardback with DJ. An anthology to the core, "Art from the Ashes" is a fantastic look into the Holocaust genre. This was one of the primary texts used in my graduate level Holocaust class and it was an eye opener. I thought I knew a lot about the Holocaust but this anthology tore that idea apart and replaced it with a raw and… Read More

New York, NY Verso, 2006. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 12mo. 97pp. Hardback with DJ.

London, UK George Allen & Unwin, 1964. Hardcover First Edition UK (1964), so stated. This translation copyrighted by Allen & Unwin in 1960; the original Danish edition was published in 1957. First Edition UK (1964), so stated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities, a bit of crimping at the heel of the backstrip; slight spine lean; the binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Shows a couple of very minor flaws; but remains a handsome copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. The DJ shows light wear to the extremities; a one-inch 'crack' near the bottom of the front hinge; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, a handsome, if imperfect copy in a like DJ. 8vo. (8.8 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches). 217 pages. Translated fromt the Danish by Reginald Spink. Language: Englsh.… Read More

Berkeley, CA Alternative Press, 1984. Paperback First Ed thus, later printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; a very faint hairline crease near the upper rear corner. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 160pp. First Ed thus, Second printing. Inscribed and Signed by Bob Trupin, the author's son. Introduction, Photograph, Glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish terms. Paperback. Dakota Diaspora is a lovely book which tells of the author's experiences as a child growing up Jewish on the prairie. From Russia to "Nordakota" Ms. Trupin attempts to understand her parents and their motivations for leaving the "known" for such a great "unknown." She draws mostly upon her own childhood memories, rather than gathering first-hand accounts from her parents. I found the ending somewhat disappointing because we don't find out if… Read More

Teetz, Brandenburg, Germany Verlag Hentrich und Hentrich, 2005. Hardcover Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: a couiple of tiny spots at the front panel and the lower corner tip of the front panel shows just a hint of wear; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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. Remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.8 x 6.75 x 0.75 inches). 280 pages. Language: German. Weight: 1 pound, 8.5 ounces. There is a small label affixed to the bottom of the title page with the author's name in script. Whether this is a signed and printed label, an actual signature plate we are not sure. Hardback: Lacks DJ. 

Watsonville, CA Margaret Loos, 2003. Paperback First Edition (2003), unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR at the title page. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a barely discernible cock to the binding. There is a very superficial scratch at the bottom edge of the text block (not really a mark), so this may be a Remainder; else flawless. The binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple of very minor flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches). 108 pages + two family trees. Language: English. Weight: 8.4 ounces. First Edition (2003), unstated. Trade Paperback.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Watsonville, CA Margaret Loos, 2003. Paperback First Edition (2003), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only barely discernible lean at the bottom edge of the backstrip; else flawless. The binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing single, very minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches). 108 pages + two family trees. Language: English. Weight: 8.4 ounces. First Edition (2003), unstated. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY HarperCollins: Perennial, 2004. Paperback First Edition Thus (2004); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2004); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities, with a crease near the lower corner of the front panel; free of any other creases; the text pages have tanned just slightly, due to aging; the binding is cocked very slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing several very minor flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 1 inches). xv, Maps, 350 pages. Eight page section of duotone photographs. Language: English. Weight: 12.5 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Bloch Publishing Company, 1960. Hardcover First Edition (1960), unstated in accordance with Bloch Publishing Company's customary practice. First Edition (1960), unstated in accordance with Bloch Publishing Company's customary practice. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: superficial stain at top edge of text, which is also slightly dusted; just a hint of shelfwear to the lower extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and 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. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor imperfections. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint, but pervasive soiling to the white background field of the rear… Read More

New York, NY Farrar, Straus & Young: Schocken Books, 1953. Hardcover First Edition (1953), unstated, in accordance with Schocken's customary practice. First Edition (1953), unstated, in accordance with Schocken's customary practice. Very Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows indications of careful use; just a touch of wear to extremities; a mite dust-dulled at the top edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing just a couple of very minor flaws. The DJ shows considerable wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing; some soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the price is unclipped. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, presentable copy in a well-worn, but intact DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x 4.5 inches). xxxviii, 400 pages. 16-page slick-paper section of black & white photographs.Grey cloth over… Read More

Oakville, Ontario, Canada Mosaic Press, 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus [1994], unstated, in accordance with Mosaic Press' customary practice. First Edition Thus [1994], unstated, in accordance with Mosaic Press' customary practice. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear and a bit of faint creasing at or near three of the corner tips of the wrapper covers; the binding is perfectly square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses. notations, marks, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Not perfect, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.5 inches). 182 pages. Illustrated with vintage photographs in black & white. Weight: 10.6 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 200 pagesPublisher: Mosaic Press (December 1, 1996)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0889625573ISBN-13: 978-0889625570Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 6.2 x 9.2 inchesShipping

Teaneck, NJ Farleigh Dickinson University Press, 1996. Hardcover First Edition (1996), unstated. Near Fine in Very Good+to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only mild crimp to the head and heel of the backstrip; the spine leans ever so slightly; else flawless; the binding is 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. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to "As New". The DJ shows mild wear to the head and heel of the backstrip andto the top edge near the upper front corner tips; else flawless; unclipped. Attractive and intact, showing the mildest wear in a couple of spots. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.4 x 0.75 inches). 220 pages. Notes, Appendices, Bibliography, Index.… Read More

Cranberry, NJ Thomas Yoseloff, 1960. Hardcover First Edition [1960], unstated. EX-LIBRARY, showing the usual marks thereof (but no pocket). Else, Very Good: shows only faint sunning to the outside edges of the panels and to the backstrip; else only faint soiling overall. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Despite these minor flaws, remains a clean, sturdy, presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 361 pages. First Edition [1960], unstated. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Brookline, MA Facing History and Ourselves, 1993. Paperback First Edition (1993), unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1993), unstated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly 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 copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a single imperfection. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.3 inches). x, 105 pages. Edited by Susan Belt Cogley. Language: English. Weight: 6.2 ounces. Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Jerusalem, Israel Multiview Ltd. & Maccabi Mutzeri, 2002. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: Mildest rubbing to the lamination; upper corners very lightly bumped. Else, flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. Oblong 8vo. 54pp. Photography by Eli Neeman. 3-D Glasses laid in. First Ed, unstated. Hardback: Laminate Boards.

East Lansing, MI Michigan State University Press, 2005. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, NANCY HANFLIK. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 222pp. Hardback with DJ. Nora Faires (Associate Professor of History) and Nancy Hanflik (Co-Curator of the Sloan Museum exhibition "A Century of Jewish Life in Flint") deftly collaborate to present Jewish Life In The Industrial Promised Land 1855-2005, an examination of the history of Jewish families and daily life in Flint, Michigan, an industrial boomtown famous for its decay into rustbelt poverty when General Motors slashes jobs and closed plants. The Jewish community of Flint was comprised of many strains, including immigrants from a variety of nations; collectively, they were not invested directly in the automobile-driven economy but rather… Read More

New York, NY Thomas Yoseloff, 1962. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Book shows just a touch of shelf-wear; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; moderate rubbing; some scuffing to the lower rear panel; short closed tears at head of backstrip; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 166pp. 45 illustrations. Bibliography and index in rear of book. First Ed, unstated. Hardback with DJ. A study of the history and development of 17 famous libraries in England and the United States. Among the libraries discussed are the British Museum, Bodleian Library, Bet Hamidrash, and Cambridge University Library in England; and the Library of Congress, New York Public Library, Jewish Theological Seminary, YIVO, Yeshiva College, Harvard, Yale, and Columbia Universities in the United States. Blue cloth over boards.Hardback with DJ.

Boston, MA Beacon Press, 1962. Hardcover First Ed USA, so stated. First Ed USA, so stated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. Book shows light wear to extremities; the slightest spine lean; faint rubbing and soiling; former bookseller's price sticker at the upper corner of the front free endpaper; binding remains secure; text clean. DJ shows rubbing and soiling; light wear to extremities; very faint sunning at backstrip and outside edges, but the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; price clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 419pp. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Schocken Books, 2007. Paperback First Edition Thus [2007], so stated. First Edition Thus [2007], so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Not perfect, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. lxxvi, 559 pages. Edited by Jerome Kohn and Ron H. Feldman. Trade Paperback.