Search Results: Authors starting with B from Midnight Books

Privately Printed, 1968. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. James B. Gale's first and only edition of the history of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 398, Free and Accepted Masons, Indianapolis, Indiana. Inscribed and signed by author Gale on half title page to Stephen Craig Smith. Illustrated with photos. Includes rosters of members and full index. 162 pp. 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

1967. Softcover. Good. Cultural Topography of the Novy Jicin Region. Includes compilation of brief biographies of notable Czech figures in the arts, science, sports and more. Text in Czech. Illustrated. Scarce. 292 pp. Tight, unmarked copy with light shelf wear and age toned internals. Moderate chipping to dust jacket. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Whitman Publishing Co. , 1938. Softcover. Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of 1937 All-American Soap Box Derby and International champion Bobby Ballard's How to Build a Soap Box Racer: Blueprints, Construction Details, Helps and Hints. Published near the dawn of the soap box derby era, Ballard's how-to includes detailed instructions for building the Ballard car, blueprints and numerous photos of the then 12-year-old Ballard. Also includes an 11" x 8 1/2" sheet of additional instructions (presumably issued with the booklet) and a 1938 red, white and blue 8" x 5 1/2" Soap Box Derby entrant badge - Class A - with a Chevrolet logo along bottom edge. Topics include Tools and Materials, The Frame of the Car, The Axles, The Sections of the Body, The Brake, Assembling and Placing the Sections, Steering Gear and Covering the Body of the Car. Ballard was later a long-time inventor - among his accomplishments were the automobile rain switch and heated seat - he… Read More

Balboa Books, 1995-06-30. Softcover. Like New. 8x6x0. Four Freshmen founder Ross Barbour's story of The Four Freshmen from the early days through 1995. Illustrated with photos. Inscribed and signed twice by Barbour to Anthony Network founder Anthony Banda thus: (One, on title page) "Sure, Anthony, | I remember you. | So many of us look forward to | your "NETWORK." | You do so many people so much | good, it seems that the words to | the bridge of "After You" should | be above my signature in your | book. | Thanks for the kind words! | Ross Barbour." (Two, on tipped in Four Freshmen memo) "Anthony, | If there were more | like you, what a great | world this would be. | Ross Barbour | 7-29-95." Signatures unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. 297 pp. 9" x 6". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Maclaren & Sons Ltd, 1962. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition of Karl Sillman's mid-century compilation of Swiss confectionery specialities (specialties). 76 different recipes illustrated with photos. Scarce. Bound in purple cloth with priced dust jacket in archival Brodart sleeve. 70 pp. 8" x 7 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Dust jacket with small closed tear and minor creasing to back panel. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

P. F. Volland Co, 1931. Very Good. Collectible first edition of Betty Baxter's Supposin'. Per P. F. Volland's practice of designating first editions, no additional printings indicated on copyright page. Numerous Carrie Dudley illustrations throughout - all in vivid color. 40 pp. 7 1/2" x 6". Tight, unmarked copy with light shelf wear. A presentable copy of a hard to find Volland collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Galerie der Knstler Munchen, 1983. Softcover. Very Good. Galerie der Knstler Munchen 1983 exhibition catalog featuring Josef Sailstorfer sculpture. 16 full-page plates. Text in German. 11" x 8 1/4". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Photographs of or additional information about this book are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Flash Co. Hardcover. Very Good. Mid-century gag book consisting of an unrelated Japanese text in custom green dust jacket featuring a golfer hitting a shot with his back to the camera, the title in white lettering and the "author" in gilt. Novelty item designed to have customers send in a book and have it returned with this dust jacket. Inside dust jacket flap reads: "For additional copies write directly to: Flash Co., P.O. Box 55, Beverly Hills, California. Send check, cash or money order. Please print clearly the name of 'Author' to be imprinted." Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Spine panel of dust jacket slightly darkened. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Doubleday Doran, 1937. Hardcover. Very Good. Collectible first edition (so stated on copyright page) of Charles Beeler's Texas Ranger classic - his debut novel. Beeler, writing as Caddo Cameron, was a prolific Western author of primarily short stories and penned only this novel and a second novel a year later. Doubleday print runs were comparatively small for both titles, and reprint rights were immediately sold to Sun Dial Press. Scarce in first edition state. Includes the rare pictorial dust jacket with $2.00 price. Tight, unmarked copy with light wrinkling to cloth at head and tail of spine panel. Dust jacket with vivid coloring, light shelf wear and tiny area of loss to tail of spine panel. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

William Morrow & Co., Inc, 1969-12-31. Hardcover. Like New. 9x6x1. Collectible first edition, first printing of multi-award winning author Saul Bellow's Most Die of Heartbreak. Per William Morrow's practice of designating first editions, the statement "First Edition" and a number line starting with 1 appear on the copyright page. Signed and inscribed by Bellow twice, once on half title page and again on title list page. Signatures unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Among Bellow's prestigious awards are a Nobel Prize for Literature, a Pulitzer Prize, three National Book Awards and a National Medal of Arts. Includes dust jacket in archival Brodart sleeve. 335 pp. 9 1/2" x 6 3/8". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Dust jacket price clipped. Internals unmarked front to back. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

The Southern Lumber Journal, 1946. Softcover. Good. May 10, 1946 issue of The Southern Lumber Journal. Serving the lumber trade with a focus on Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Includes dozens of photo illustrated articles and numerous period ads, many illustrated. See attached image for table of contents. Scarce. 104 pp. 12" x 9". Tight, unmarked copy with several corner creases. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

The Southern Lumber Journal, 1947. Softcover. Good. March 10, 1947 issue of The Southern Lumber Journal. Serving the lumber trade with a focus on Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Includes dozens of photo illustrated articles and numerous period ads, many illustrated. See attached image for table of contents. Scarce. 108 pp. 12" x 9". Tight, unmarked copy with several minor creases. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Princeton University Press, 2004-05-02. Hardcover. Like New. 9x6x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of noted American literary theorist Walter Benn Michaels' critique of recent (primarily) literary theory. Inscribed and signed by Michaels on front free endpaper. 224 pp. 9 1/2" x 6 1/2". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Dust jacket flawless. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

PowerHouse Books, 2009-12-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 12x10x1. Massive compilation of celebrated photographer Harry Benson photographs. Notably, Benson accompanied the Beatles on their inaugural US tour, capturing their iconic pillow fight, stood next to Robert F. Kennedy when he was shot and, despite his horror, photographed him bleeding to death on the floor, and also photographed countless celebrities and politicians for posterity. Signed by Harry Benson in black Sharpie on half title page. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Stated first edition. 228 pp. 12 1/4" x 10 1/4". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. A very presentable copy of an important photography collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Benton Lodge, 1905. Hardcover. Good. Early history of Guildhall, Vermont's Benton Lodge, No. 88 (A.F. & A.M.). Illustrated with photos. 10" x 7". 176 pp. plus By-Laws. Includes laid-in Fiftieth Anniversary program with photo of lodge to front panel. Scarce. Tight copy with light shelf wear and six small spots to front panel. Ownership signature to front free endpaper. Age-toning. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

The Six Point Group, 1923. Softcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition of Shaw's pointed criticism of British child labour laws. Original wrappers in folding green cloth chemise. From the library of noted Shaw collector Harold C. Ackert. "Harold C. Ackert" hand printed on bookplate mounted to front pastedown of chemise. ca. 1923 (no date). Rare. 8 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with light discoloration to cover. Light shelf wear and discoloration to chemise. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Washington University Libraries, 1981. Softcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Manuscript facsimile of George Bernard Shaw's April 26, 1928 appeal for donations on behalf of King Edward Memorial Hospital, Ealing, England. Useful for vetting Shaw signatures, etc. Limited printing. 1 of 600 copies. 16 pp. 10" x 8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Photographs of or additional information about this book are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Shanghai Ancient Books Publishing House; 1st edition, 2011-06-01. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Huge, lavish compilation of photograph, poetry, calligraphy and painting contributed by the worldwide staff of China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Text in Chinese and, occasionally, English. In original slipcase. 153 pages. 15" x 10 1/2". Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Light bumping to one corner. Unmarked front to back. Minimal shelf wear to slipcase. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Vilnius, 1996. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Gorgeous compilation of Lithuanian artist Magdalena Birute Stankunaite-Stankuniene art work donated to Lithuania. All reproductions in full color. Includes biographical introduction and complete catalog. Limited printing. Dust jacket in presentation Brodart sleeve. 11 7/8" x 8 3/4". 271 pp. Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Minimal shelf wear to dust jacket. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

World Publishing Company, 1965. Softcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of noted mid-century dance instructor Dick Blake's Discotheque Dances: Teach Yourself the Newest Dances. "First Edition" so stated on copyright page. Includes action photos of dances, descriptions of steps and lessons. Valuable resource for replicating 60's dances. 110 pp. 8" x 5 1/4". Tight, unmarked copy with moderate shelf wear and crease to spine. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.