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

Lakewood, Ohio: Lakewood Congregational Church, 1955. [1955] Booklet, gold with black illustration and lettering, 11 pages. Includes four-page folded paper, "50th Anniversary Observance, A Service of Praise and Rededication, Lakewood Civic Auditorium, October 23, 1955." Condition of booklet: Black smudges covering most of the binding, else overall Very Good. Pages are clear, clean. The four-page folded paper laid-in has creases and old four small stains on page 4, else overall Good. This wonderful booklet has an Historical Sketch article by Edward C. Smith, a list of charter members, list of former pastors beginning April 1906 through 1948, a list of the 15th Anniversary Committee, and vintage photographs. Scarce. Historical. Collectible. 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.. Pamphlet.… Read More

Savannah, Georgia: The Beehive Press Book, 1990. [1990[ Set of Two Hardcovers with Dustjackets, 674 pages. This set covers the personal history of the first decade of the State of Georgia between 1733, when James Oglethorpe, Georgia's founder, came to America, and 1743, when he returned to England. Here are more than 200 fascinating, historical letters, written by Oglethorpe himself as well as by nearly anonymous colonists. The letters discuss grand strategies, public controversies, private scandals, and the problems of daily living. A wonderful book set that is both historical and educational, and very collectible. Condition: Minor shelving wear to dustjackets, else overall books and dustjackets in Fine condition. Kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of smoke from cigarette or cigar smokers. 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… Read More

Old Tappan, New Jersey: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1980. [1980] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. SIGNED BY CO-AUTHOR ["Best wishes, Linda Maddox"] and by FIRST LADY ROSALYNN CARTER [who also wrote the forward to the book]. Turquoise cover, black lettering, vintage photographs, 160 pages. Condition of hardcover: minor (faint) scuff mark on top cover, else overall Near Fine. Stored in temperature-controlled room - free of smelly old humidity stains and the smell of a smoker. Dustjacket: Very faint edge wear, else Near Fine. Price intact on flap. Nice collectible first edition biography of the former First Lady, and signed. Author Edna Lanford reveals a side of Rosalynn Carter never before captured by the media. Here are behind-the-scenes looks at Rosalynn Carter in a multitude of roles: as a mother and grandmother; as a diplomat on travels to Thailand and South America; as a humanitarian channeling her deepest concerns into practical solutions; as wife, confidante, and complement to the… Read More

Philiadelphia, PA: The Curtis Publishing Company, 1968. [May 4, 1968] The Saturday Evening Post, featuring article "There Once Was a Guru from Rishikesh." Part One. By journalist Lewis H. Lapham of the Post. He learns about Transcendental Meditation, makes a voyage to India and meets the Maharishi, the Beatles, a Beach Boy, Mia Farrow, and other notables in search of something. The arrival of the Beatles (with their wives and singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys), caused unpleasant incidents with the press. Fascinating and historical. Other articles in this issue of the Post are by Joan Didion and Daniel P. Moynihan. Condition of the magazine: Old address sticker, nicks, and rubbing on front cover. Else, Overall Very Good Plus. Free of the smell of smoke from cigarette or cigar smokers. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books and magazines thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1988. [1988] Deep red hardcover bound in full leather. Frontispiece and illustrations, 436 pages. NOT A TRADE BOOK EDITION, CHEAP COMPOSITE LEATHER, OR FACSIMILE. Genuine full-leather fine binding features beautiful gilt designs. Sophisticated four raised ridges on back (spine). Binding's lettering and designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound full-leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. All edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound into book. Condition: As New, Fine condition. Pristine, never read. Kept in temperature-controlled environment. Free of the smell of cigarette or cigar smoke.… Read More

Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1977. [1977] FIRST EDITION BY JOHN le CARRÉ. Illustrations created by artist Ben F. Wohlberg. A beautiful leather-bound tan hardcover, bound in the finest cowhide, 546 pages. Leather features gilt designs and lettering, three ridges on back (spine). Smith-sewn (not glued). Edges fully gilded and cover ornamentation are genuine gold. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Satin ribbon book mark, bound in. The acid-free book paper has specially milled 55-pound eggshell white paper for Franklin Library. Since this publisher is no longer in business, all leather-bound books by this publisher are collectible, especially this first edition (uncommon for most Franklin Library books). Condition: Fine, never read, in gift-giving condition. The book was shelved in a temperature-controlled cabinet. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. The Honourable Schoolboy features Smiley, now chief of all practical… Read More

New York City: Penguin Group, 1995. [1995] Hardcover and Dustjacket, 220 pages including Index. Includes vintage black and white plates (some pages printed on glossy paper). Condition: Hardcover is Fine. Dustjacket has minor creases to top of spine panel and minor age wear, else overall Very Good. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. This is the true, insightful, fighting story of the last major battle of World War II. Full of acts of valor that went far beyond the call of duty. At the end, American casualties totaled almost 50,000. The Japanese were left with 100,000 dead. And Nippon's navy was crushed, 7,800 of its planes lost, many in the last frenzied kamikaze attacks of the war. The author tells it all in this remarkable, historical book. 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… Read More

New York: Farrar & Rinehart, Inc., 1931. [1931] FIRST EDITION. Hardcover and dustjacket (with the rare dustjacket). Colored illustrations and decorations. Condition of hardcover. Binding heavily age toned (mostly tanned). Light bump to foot of spine, corners turned in slightly. Light tear to first hinge (about halfway). Text block: Lightly age toned, a few foxed areas and creases. Overall Fair. Free of stickers and bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Pages are colorful and readable. Dustjacket: Torn and in three separate pieces (first panel, first flap, and rear panel with flap), spine panel missing. Heavily chipped, several pieces missing at extremities, tears, age toned/soiled/foxed; else overall Poor to Fair. Flap with price has not been clipped. Protected in archival Mylar cover. This is a charming legend of old Hungary with colored illustrations and decorations. It's the story of an aunt and uncle who live in a cottage with a garden and a flock of sheep - but no shepherd to mind… Read More

Englewood Cliffs, NJ and New York: Prentice-Hall and Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1968. [1960s-1970s] Red hardcover with silver lettering and pictorial dustjacket. Eight plates including four pages of full-color (map, comparative time chart, chronological tables, guide to pronunciation), index, 528 pages. There is no published date, but the book has gone through various printings/editions. Condition: Old price stamped on first free endpaper; signs of old insect infestations on corners of pages 524-528 and rear free endpaper; faint sprinkling of old humidity stains on edges; else overall Very Good condition. Text clear, readable; illustrations/photos clean, vivid. This tall, heavy book is the first one-volume survey of the dominant visual arts of Asia east of the Indus River, from about 2500 B.C. to A.D. 1850. For the first time this volume gives the reader the opportunity to put into proper perspective - and to appreciate - the tremendous artistic achievement of the Far East. It was written by Sherman E.… Read More

Athens, Georgia: University of Georgia Press, 1995. [1995, 4th Printing] Blue Hardcover, Gilt Lettering; Dustjacket; vintage black and white plates (glossy paper); Notes, Bibliography, and Index; 225 pages. Condition: Fine, in gift-giving condition. Free of the smell of smoke from a cigarette or cigar smoker. According to critic Suzanne Lebsock, "Women of Color: Daughter of Privilege provides a very human and thoughtful view of the people who broke the rules about race in the 19th century South. It illuminates the rules, while appealing to our common admiration for people who managed to transcend them." Insightful, historical. 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. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1928. [1928] First Edition Hardcover, blue binding, in-blind designs and lettering, Index. Separate full color fold-out map in pocket at back cover showing the Reformation and Counter-Reformation (1520-1580). There are 631 pages plus six pages of advertising and International Critical Commentary at end. Condition: Scattered rubbed marks to binding, light fraying of spine ends, lightly age toned. Edges age toned, darker on top edge. Short crack at first hinge, bookplate and the stamping of previous owner on front endpapers, perforated stamping on title page concerning the presentation of the book to previous owner, else overall Very Good. Book has been stored in a temperature-controlled room; there are no smoke smells from cigarettes or cigars. Pages are clear, clean, very readable. Map: Short tears, else overall Very Good. This well-researched and written volume is part of the International Theological Library title of books. It addresses the history of the… Read More

[No Location Stated]: National Biscuit Company, 1937. [1937] First Edition, pamphlet, 36 pages. About 5¼-inches wide x 7½-inches high. Condition: Wear and short abrasion/tears to spine, shelf wear. Short split/tear to foot of spine and first two pages. Creases, scattered old damp/liquid stains, lightly age toned and scattered soiling; crinkling, else overall Fair. Small notation in ink on one page (to correct a track and field record) and faint book dealer pencil marks on table of contents page. Text is clear and readable. Photos and illustrations are vivid. This pamphlet, published primarily for high school and college students, covers coaching tips by famous coaches and trainers from various colleges and universities. Sports covered include baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golf, tennis, etc. Also training tips and insights. A very uncommon sports publication. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of… Read More

Carmel, Indiana: Guild Press, 1999. [1999] FIRST EDITION Hardcover and Dustjacket, 126 pages including printed maps and vintage photos, and Index. Condition: Fine. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of cigarette or cigar smoke. In gift-giving condition. In 1863 and '64, a group of rough and fairly tough Florida frontiersmen who had hacked homesteads out of the swamps in such places as Alligator (Lake City) and Jacksonville actively patrolled the Florida coast for the Confederacy. They were especially committed to safeguarding their own homes from intrusions of roving seaborne Yankees and marauding deserters from both sides who lived in the interior of Florida. This is the story of this group of raw Floridians in the trenches, attacks, and battles around Petersburg, fighting disease and the declining morale. They fought well at the Battle of Olustee on February 20, 1864. A well-researched and written book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1979. [1979] This is the FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING hardcover by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. Deep red, full leather binding features beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 354 pages. Illustrated by Fletcher Martin. Sophisticated binding has four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. Gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of the book. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Bookplate by previous owner affixed to first pastedown endpaper, but the collector never read the book (purchased as a collectible). Fine condition and… Read More

El Dorado, AR: Desert Publications, 1998. [1998] FIRST EDITION PAPERBACK, illustrated, 133 pages plus one page of advertisement at end. Condition: Fine condition, actually in gift-giving condition. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Very collectible book. Fabrique in Belgian has been famous for over a century as the manufacturer of fine firearms. It began producing Mauser-style rifles. Many consider the most successful firearm ever created by the company to be the FN-FAL (in English, the Light Automatic Rifle). It's one of the classic assault weapons of all times. In this book, the author reveals the history of the firearm from its development to its apex of popularity. A comprehensive, detailed view of the operation of the weapon and other key details. A collectible book in new condition. 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… Read More

New York: Rizzoli International , 2014. [2004] Hardcover and dustjacket. Line of numbers on copyright page: 4 3 2 1. Hardcover description: Brown binding, in-blind title on top cover, gilt lettering on spine, beautifully illustrated/photographed throughout on high quality paper. Contents includes Directory of House Museums, Time Line of Hudson Valley Architecture in Context, extensive Bibliography, comprehensive Index, 256 pages. Condition of hardcover: Fine. In gift-giving condition. Condition of dustjacket: Light creases to extremities, else overall Near Fine. Protected in Mylar cover. This beautiful book traces the architectural development in the Hudson River Valley, beginning with Dutch vernacular cottage style, moving to the elegant restraint of Federal and Greek Revival houses, and on to grand Gothic and Italianate Revival and Beaux-Arts country seats. This beautiful book presents a sumptuous array of more than 30 houses along the river between New York City and Albany. Very collectible book.… Read More

Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1863. 1863. FIRST EDITION, FIRST STATE "B" HARDCOVER, GREEN CLOTH BINDING, GILT TO TOP EDGE, with pebbled pattern and in-blind borders; gold lettering, chocolate-colored endpapers, frontispiece with tissue overlay; 225 pages, with 22 pages of publisher's advertising at end dated November, 1863. Page 11 of publisher's advertising indicates the book "Tales of Wayside Inn and Other Poems" is not priced, but "Nearly ready." Condition of binding: Shelf wear, light bump to one corner (and "showing"). Expected age browning/tanning to edges. Internally: Faint pencil marks by book dealer on first free endpaper, brown spots from "breakdown of paper" on tissue overlay. Ownership name on frontispiece; and on half-title page with date (1863). Minor bumps to text block, causing light creases to corners of pages. Small corner piece of page missing on "Contents" page. Advertising pages: Shaken, tears to gutter area of… Read More

London: Ward, Lock & Bowden Limited [circa. 1800s] Rossetti, William Michael, editor. The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Hardcover, three-quarter binding, corners and spine in calf leather; five raised hubs (ridges), six compartments on spine; decorative endpapers and edges; frontispiece of Longfellow and full-page illustrations throughout. Illustrative head-pieces/end-pieces highlighting each chapter, 698 pages. NOT A FACSIMILE, CLOTH BOUND TRADE BOOK, OR RECENT REPRINT. THIS IS THE ACTUAL ANTIQUARIAN BOOK, PUBLISHED IN THE 1800s. Condition: Wear to binding, chips, scrapes (pieces missing from decorative paper boards and scrapes to leather at rear), wear/chips at extremities, joints, and raised hubs. Top/foot of spine has wear/short tear, lettering on spine no longer visible. Slight bump to one corner, all corners showing a tad. Light cracks to hinges, but holding tight. Parts of turn-ins missing, a few chips to endpapers (mostly to rear endpapers), old bookseller's sticker on… Read More

Indianapolis, Ind.: Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1903. [1903] Hardcover, illustrated grayish blue cover with gilt lettering, 153 pages. Illustrated by the famous Howard Chandler Christy, including full-color frontispiece. Condition of hardcover: Minor age wear, faint soiling, light wear to extremities. Gift inscription date January 19, 1905 on first free endpaper. A few old insect stains to the first free endpaper, title page (and tissue overlay); old liquid stains to page 29 and facing illustration, and page 70. Minor gutter crack at page 20 and illustration. Else, overall, Very Good. Text is clear and very readable. Black and white and full-color illustrations are clean and vivid. This work is one of Longfellow's best work; the most popular American poet of the 19th century. Contents includes Miles Standish, Love and Friendship, The Lover's Errand, John Alden, The Sailing of the Mayflower, and more. Beautifully illustrated throughout. Collectible book. Note: We are a well-established,… Read More

Boston: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, 1850. 1850. FIRST EDITION IN THIS DECORATIVE STATE: GILT BINDING AND EDGES IN GILT, WITHOUT PUBLISHER'S CATALOG BOUND-IN. Although there were several variants for this title, only about 5,000 copies of this decorative state were issued: Brown cloth binding, highly decorative gilt designs/gilt lettering and gilt on all edges, 141 pages. Christmas gift inscription on the front free endpaper dated 1894. Writing on rear free endpaper by former owner indicates providence and issue details ("was a copy in the original board papers ["collected"??] with 4 pp. of advertisements dated December 1849"). It's believed this first edition variant is move valuable, since it suggests the book was an early issue in 1849, but dated 1850 by the publisher. Condition: Two tiny bumps to corners of top cover, light wear, scrapes to two extremities, short tear to top/foot of spine. Gilt is crisp and preserved; hinges are tight; pages are clean, clear; text very… Read More