Search Results: Authors starting with J from Classic First Editions

U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by C. J. Songer on the title page--and dated "8/25/98". A tight and clean unread copy in a likewise fine unclipped dustjacket--that is protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Pocket Books, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. WRAPS. Near Fine/No Jacket. This is author John Saul's Advance Reading Copy marked "not for sale"--in hard wraps (paperback)--signed by Alan Jacobsen. Included with this copy is a signed letter Jacobsen wrote to author John Saul acknowledging that Jacobsen had taken a fiction writing workshop by Saul at the 1996 Mai Writer's Conference--and thanking him for his assistance. Near fine in wraps--a nice association copy.

NEW YORK: PHILOMEL BOOKS, 2006. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. David Elliot. First Printing (1-10) A handsome and signed first print copy in very fine condition in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket--flawless and unread. From the award winning author of Redwall--this is another in the tales of the Castaways from the Flying Dutchman. A rousing adventurous story written along the same path as Robert Louis Stevenson and "Kidnapped" and "Treasure Island". A very collectable copy. Rare signed copy because Jacques does not do signings due to health issues.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: PHILOMEL BOOKS, 2003. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. David Elliot. First Impression (1-10) A stunning signed first print copy signed on the date of publication by the award winning author of "Redwall". Very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket. A rousing sea adventure mixed with a chase through the mountains of France--a beautiful fantasy that any child would love to read. A rare signature from the author whose health keeps him from doing booksignings. Collectable and a great gift for the child who loves to read (or who needs to start reading)

USA: Scribner's, 1980. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by author P. D. James on the title page -without further inscription. Tight and clean--fine copy in gift condition. Dustjacket is complete and fine-- protected in a new clear acrylic covering. Scarce signed. 2 copies available.

Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribners, 1982. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First Edition/First Printing. A fine copy in an unclipped and near-fine dustjacket that has the lightest or rubbing to the panels. This copy is signed on the title page without inscriptions by P.D. James. Classic crime fiction with Cornelia Gray. From the author of "Innocent Blood" and many other great crime fiction novels. A very collectible copy. No evidence of prior ownership.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: CROWN PUBLISHERS, 1992. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing. Fine in a fine and unclipped dustjacket--signed by the author--Tama Janowityz--signature only--on the front free endpaper. Protected in a new acrylic jacket cover.

USA: Hyperion, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. From the recently released collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn--a superb and fine copy in an equally fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author, signature only, on the title page. A tight and clean copy--flawless--in gift quality condition--with the crispness of a brand new book. Protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. A thriller about a retired veteran cop.

NEW YORK: Harpercollins, 2008. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. Brunkus, Denise. First Printing 2008 (1-10) A stunning flatsigned copy in very fine condition in an unclipped and mylar protected near fine dustjacket. Signed by the first lady on the title page on 05/23/08 at "Whale of a Tale" bookstore in Irvine, California. Tyrone loves everything about school except "Reading"--until somebody shows him how to use his imagination to make the characters "come alive"---and then reading becomes fun.

U.S.A.: Knopf-Borzoi Books, 1943. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A near-fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. First printing. Protected by an acrylic dustjacket covering. A tight and lightly toned unmarked copy. Complete dustjacket with just a bit of toning. Packed carefully and shipped in a box. WWII "Books For Wartime" Series--published to help raise awareness of War Savings and Bonds.

U.S.A.: Random House USA Inc, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. This lovely copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only--without inscription. A tight and clean copy in very collectible condition.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 1999. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Ha Jin on the title page without inscription. Winner of the National Book Award and Pen Faulkner award. Flawless condition.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 2000. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket--this copy is signed twice by the author on the title page--once for the inscription--"To Ben Warmly" and signed without inscription below his name. A mint condition copy protected in an archival dustjacket covering. A collection of "Bridegroom" stories from the National Book Award Winning author of "Waiting".

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Ha Jin on the title page. Tight and clean mint condition-- protected in a new acrylic jacket cover. From the brilliant author of "Waiting" and "War Trash".

U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A superb fine copy in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Ha Jin on the title page and dated "5-23-01". A completely tight and clean copy in flawless condition--protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering--a very nice copy of the first printing.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 2004. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A superb copy in fine condition in an unclipped and fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by Ha Jin on the title page--without any inscription. Protected in an archival jacket cover. From the author of "Waiting" which won the National Book Award. A very collectible mint condition copy.

USA: Simon & Schuster Books, 1982. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in an unclipped and near fine dustjacket. This revised edition is signed by Hugh Johnson on the title page--a very rare signature. The classic guide to wine and spirits of the world. This is a very early edition--first edition--thirteenth printing. This guide has actually been revised several times since this edition. A guide to all countries and wine areas by the world foremost expert.

U.S.A.: Bantam, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Terry Johnston directly on the half title page--signature only. Clean unmarked copy. The dustjacket is complete and unclipped with just a hint of rubbing from shelfwear. First Printing.

U.S.A.: Delacorte Press, 1967. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed and inscribed by James Jones "For Bob and Alice--"Once Again" "Thanks"--"James Jones" on the front free endpaper. A tight and clean copy--with just a touch of dustiness to the outside page edges. The dustjacket has edgewear to the extremities --sun toning to the back panel and some short closed end tears.

U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Novelist's Nard Jones look at his beloved home city--Seattle. A fine copy in a very good plus unclipped dustjacket. This copy io signed by Jones. Jones wrote 19 books---12 of which were novels-- plus short stories in abundance from his journalistic days as a newspaperman. The rest were non-fiction books--including "Seattle". This copy is superb with only a bit of dustiness to the page edges--tight and clean copy. The dustjacket is complete and unclipped with a bit of shallow edgewear to the extremities and head and heel of the spine. The dustjacket spine is just a bit sun toned. Signed by the author on the title page.