Search Results: Authors starting with I from R. Siedlecki Vintage Books

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1979. [1979] Green, ¼-leather binding, gilt designs and lettering, three raised ridges on spine, gilt on all three sides, marbled endpapers, 403 pages. Translated by Eva Le Gallienne. Illustrated by Tony Eubanks. Condition: Several light indents on gilt fore-edge (from shelving), else overall Fine. New, book ordered direct from the former publisher Franklin Library. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Book never read. Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high-quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and highly collectible. This book includes the plays A Doll's House, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, and Hedda Gabler. Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen pioneered on the European stage a new method of moral analysis presented against a severely… Read More

New York City: Ice Capades, Inc., 1947. [1947] Ice-Capades of 1947, seventh edition. Paper booklet (about 8x10½-inches) for the 1947 presentation of the Ice-Capades, a live ice-skating production that traveled country-wide. Condition: Cover has listing of names in ink of peoples along with date on cover (probably friends and family who attended the performance); creases to program (former owner probably folded it after the show). Extremities have creases, short tears -- especially to top extremity; bottom of stapled area has ¾-inch tear affecting covers and pages. Small sticker on page one with the date 1947 printed. Age wear, faint foxing, and scattered rubbing; else Good. This program, which sold for 25 cents at the Ice-Capades is becoming scarce, especially this vintage copy. The Ice-Capades paper program highlights the skating production along with photos of featured performers for the seventh, 1947 edition of the show. Vintage. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected,… Read More

New York: Duobooks, 1977. [1977] FIRST EDITION SIGNED, HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET [believed to be first edition, although publisher does not indicate. Published same year of inauguration]. Vintage photographs, 128 pages. [SIGNED "J. CARTER." SIGNED IN THE BOOK, NOT ON A BOOKPLATE OR STICKER]. Condition of binding: Fine condition. Text clean and readable, vintage photos clear and vivid. In gift-giving condition. Kept in temperature-controlled room; free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Protected in Mylar cover. Very light shelf wear, age toning, else overall Near Fine. This is a permanent record of a renewal leadership, the inauguration of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America. Here is documentation of photos covering the major happenings during a gala week of parades, pageantry, parties and solemn rites, an illuminating essay on the presidency, biographies of the new president and vice president, an inaugural poem, all… Read More

Chautauqua, N.Y.: Chautauqua Institution , 1956. [1956] Booklet 52 pages. This is the 1956 program for the 83rd annual assembly of the Chautauqua Institution, July through August 26. NOT A REPRINT, THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1956 PROGRAM. Here is the schedule for concerts, denominational meetings, organ recital, Methodist Choirs and Chautauqua Choir, lectures, art demonstration, worship, Puppet Theatre, news commentary, study-discussion program, and more. Truly a step back in the history of the Chautauqua Institution. Very historical, collectible publication. Condition: Crease to back binding and pages, stamped "Courtesy of Chamber of Commerce" on top cover, light age wear, else overall Very Good. A niece collectible copy. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . First Edition. Booklet. Very Good.

Canada: Canada Department of Interior, 1934. 1934 Booklet, First Edition, 47 pages. THIS IS THE VINTAGE BOOKLET PUBLISHED BY DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, 1934. Condition: Faint age toning to binding, else overall Near Fine. Text is clear, vivid. A nice vintage collectible booklet, in remarkably near fine condition. This informative booklet presents the sport of angling in Canadian waters, which is well stocked with many varieties of game fish. Booklet highlights the areas for fishing (and describes the fish), such as Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly. . Paperback. Near Fine.

Iowa City, Iowa: State University of Iowa, 1950. [1949] Paperback format, green cover, black lettering, tabs dividing college senior profiles: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical. Condition: pages (not paginated) have mostly detached from spine panel, but appear to be complete. Wear, creases, short tears, age darkening to binding. Some age toning to preliminary pages; else student profiles and photos are in Very Good Condition and appear to be complete. Text very readable, photos of students are vivid. Overall, the book is in Fair condition. The purpose of this vintage, historical book is to feature brief biographical sketches of students and to acquit prospective employers with the seniors in the College of Engineering at the State University of Iowa. Students completed a four-year course of study and have specialized to some extent in the field of their choice. Scarce book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2002. [2002] HARDCOVER: THIS IS THE FULL LEATHER-BOUND HARDCOVER EDITION BY EASTON PRESS - NOT THE TRADE EDITION, FACSIMILE, OR A CHEAP REPRINT. Illustrated by George Ross. The genuine leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated three raised ridges on spine, stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold --- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Textured/shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Edges gilded three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound into book. Condition: Former owner's name/date on Easton Press bookplate on first pastedown endpaper; faint rubbed area on bottom gilded edge; else overall Near Fine. Free of tears/cracks to binding hinges and joints and page tears. Book never read. Stored in temperature controlled environment… Read More