Search Results: Authors starting with N from Singularity Rare & Fine

Cambridge, MA: Sky & Telescope Media, LLC, 2013. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Cambridge, MA: Sky & Telescope Media, LLC, 2013. A special issue by Sky & Telescope, Astronomy's 60 Greatest Mysteries. Quarto, photo-illustrated stapled wraps, 98 pp. Very Good plus to about Near Fine; very light cover rubbing, two modest creases on back cover. See scans. 57 high-level scientists provide 57 articles (some with more than one of the mysteries referred to in the title, hence the sixty) in concise, scholarly terms, with full-color graphic illustration throughout. See scan of contents. Scarce. lp3

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition. Fine Book in Near Fine jacket. See description and scans. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1994. Stated First Edition. Octavo, illustrated jacket, cloth and parchment paper boards in two shades of brown, painting endpapers, 380 pp. + 1 pp, "A Note About the Author". Fine book in a very near fine unclipped jacket which shows a modest amount of small-scale roll at its top edge. See scans. Subtitled 'A Novel' in this American edition, 'A Way in the World' was described in the British edition as 'A Sequence' instead. Naipaul was at a point where he was, more or less, departing from the traditional novel form when he wrote this. A very handsome example. See scans. LG12

New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. First Edition and First Printing. Octavo; light blue, black and teal semigloss boards with white imprinting, 202 pp. New; flawless. Author Nakano's scholarly opus, ten years in the gestation - a different look at international relations and regional government based on the seminal ruminations in the 1920s and 1930s of Yanaihara Tadao. True first edition and first printing, stated. Sharp, new condition. LT6

New York: Dell Publishing Co., 1979. First Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 7 5/8" x 10 5/8. Huens, Jean-Leon. [Cover proof only] New York: Dell [1979]. Cover proof for the Dell softcover edition. Artist: Huens, Jean-Leon. 7 5/8" x 10 5/8". Near Fine condition; slightly irregular top edge from separation cutting, else flawless. A nice full-wrap (front, spine, and back) cover proof for the Dell rendition of Lensey Namioka's juvenile/young adult mystery-adventure thriller. This cover proof was for the First Mass Market Paperback edition, that of Dell in 1979. The hardcover first edition, by David McKay Company, was in 1976; Tuttle followed much later than both of these with a 2004 paperback edition. Cover art by the well-regarded Jean-Leon Huens. An interesting collectible. Leph2

Washington, DC: National Geographic Society , 2006. Hardcover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, deluxe leather-bound edition. Pristine in every way. Just out of shrinkwrap for scanning and description. See scans. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 2006. Large quarto, rich brown leather with silver imprinting on front cover and spine, All Edges Silvered, buff yellow endpapers, red satin page-marker ribbon, 416 pp. Introduction by Harris J. Andrews. Brand squeaky new; flawless and immaculate, and in protective storage already. A sumptuously illustrated Civil War collector's piece, replete with color and black and white photography and illustrations of all types. Stephen Hyslop provides the engaging text. See scans. LG11

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1949. Hardcover. Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Near Fine book in a Good jacket. See scans and description. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1949. 'Versus' by Ogden Nash. Octavo, red cloth boards with gilt imprinting and black accents on front cover and spine, 173 pp. (xiii + 160). Near Fine book, showing a faint rub at front cover, in a Good jacket which is price-clipped, moderately toned most notably at spine, has spine end chips and several small nicks elsewhere. See all scans. A 1949 collection of Nash's wit-verse from an assortment of earlier publications. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box - not a bag. L49

Washington, DC: NG Media, 2019. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, pristine, with all loose laid accompaniments. National Geographic - November, 2019. Special Issue: "Women - a Century of Change". With original unopened accompanying promotional envelope (see scan), we don't know what's in the promo envelope, but any offers by NG therein are of course now out of date; nevertheless, a collectible ephemera inclusion itself. Quarto, illustrated wraps, 158 pp. A plethora of engaging and trenchant pieces by and about women who have made change, and continue to. Flawless and with all laid-in promotional ephemera. Ships in stout protection. NG6

Washington, DC: NG Media, 2019. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, pristine, with all loose laid accompaniments. National Geographic - December, 2019. Quarto, illustrated wraps, 142 pp. Under Jerusalem; Meandering Mississippi; Story of Plastic; Africa's Parks; U.S. Tigers in Crisis; Glacial Lakes in Nepal; Mystery Fossils; New View of Trash; Lure of Cold Spots. Flawless and with all laid in promotional ephemera. Ships in stout protection. NG6

New York : Harper Design, 2016. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First Edition, First Printing. New, and pristine. See scans and description. New York: Harper Design, 2016. 'Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', by Ian Nathan. Foreword by Eddie Redmayne. ISBN 9780062571328. Quarto, semi-gloss boards illustrated in color and with gilt and silver-gray designs, ornately designed endpapers, 144 pp. New, and flawless. See scans. In sealed storage here on premises since acquisition. Behind the scenes, during the making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them. Illustrated throughout with color photography and a few other graphics. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box - not a bag. L3

Washington, DC: Democratic National Committee, 2018. No Binding. As New. New; includes enveloped (opened), and included letter and donation ephemera. Washington, DC: Democratic National Committee, 2018. The 2018 DNC Christmas Card to donating members, 7.5" x 10" (opened), 7.5" x 5" (closed). See scans. Pristine throughout, but for the opened, addressed envelope, of course. Card bears 16 signatures of DNC leaders, topped by that of Tom Perez. While these signatures look for all the world as actual hand signatures, one must assume that this was executed with outstanding laser printing, from actual originals; the Committee did not individually sign each of many thousands of these. Looks like it, though, which is nice. Donor letter from Perez included, and a donor form plus envelope for it are included here. Nice piece of political ephemera which will continue to grow in meaning and value. Ships in stout protection, of course. LSmph4

Bigg Junction, OR: Mother Nature, 2022. No Binding. As New. Biggs Junction, Oregon: Biggs Jasper Large Specimen Rough, 5.10 lbs (2.55 kg). Average dimensions 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 3", two opposing sides sawn, the four other sides are split-face. See all images. Biggs Jasper, first found in Biggs Junction in 1960, is a uniquely patterned and colored form of the mineral jasper. It was formed from volcanic ash which underwent sequential compressions, and has a complex geomorphology. A scarce opaque gem quality stone, Biggs Jasper is often cut and polished as one form of Picture Jasper (see item "Rivendell elsewhere here). Because of its size and appearance, we recommend it for display specimen purposes, but it can also be used and rough for cutting and fabrication of any of the various jewelry applications for the this gemstone, as well as just smaller display samples. Please review all images. - LMinSh.

New York: Nan A. Talese / A Division of Doubleday, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine in Fine jacket. Stated First U.S. Edition and First Printing. New York: Nan A. Talese / A Division of Doubleday, 1994. Octavo, jacket (photograph by Elizabeth Zeschin), gray and black boards with silver spine imprinting, 227 pp. Fine in fine, unclipped jacket. Flawless. See scans. A romance by the author of 'Someone Wonderful'. L17n

Gettysburg, PA: Thomas Publications, 2000. Photo-pictorial Wraps. Near Fine. 8 3/8" x 5 3/8. From Photographs. Gettysburg, PA: Thomas Publications, 2000. Signed by the author on the title page, without inscription. 8 3/8" x 5 3/8", orange photo-pictorial wraps. 79 pp. + 1. A few faint traces of rubbing, else near fine; in fact, very near fine. See scan. Sharp copy. The fifth installment in former National Park Ranger Mark Nesbitt's series of collected ghost stories from the Gettsyburg battlefield and village - an area considered by many aficionados to be the most haunted in America. These are not the fictional species of ghost stories; they are taken from purportedly true accounts, some from older folklore and some more recent. Fairly scarce in signed form. L33n

New York: Nester House Publications, Inc., 1951. Soft cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Very Good; see scans and description. New York: Nester House Publications, Inc., 1951. 'New York Handy Guide', by Lewis J. Nesterman. 12mo, illustrated staple-bound wraps, 96 pp. Very Good - and a very strong Very Good, at that. Covers show only very moderate rubbing/soiling spots; contents Fine. See all scans. A vintage tourist's guide to The Big Apple - as of 1951 - by Mr. Nesterman. Perfectly descriptive of the city features and attractions as they were at the time, and full of very engaging - and nostalgic - black and white photographs; three Board of Transportation public transit maps inside as well. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box - not a bag. L200

Albany, NY: New York State Department of Commerce / New York Woman's Council, 1955. Soft cover. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. (no place, but Albany, NY): New York State Department of Commerce / New York Woman's Council, (no date, but circa 1950, during Those E. Dewey's governorship). Ephemera; brochure laying out the basic steps for women to start a business. 12mo, illustrated stapled wraps, 16 pp. Near Fine; no significant flaw. See scan. L-35n

Norfolk,VA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 2015. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Gloria Marconi. New. See scans and description. Norfolk,VA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), 2015. 'PETA - Love for Animals, Large and Small', by Ingrid Newkirk. Stated First Edition. Foreword by Bob Barker {yes, the famous one). Illustrations, based on photographs, are by Gloria Marconi. 12mo, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 98 pp. Brand new.An iInexpensively produced promotional piece, nonetheless without flaw. See all scans. 19 short case histories of animal abuse, presented here by author Newkirk, who is the PETA President and Co-founder. PETA and pet ephemera and inspiration. L7n

Los Angeles: Penske Media Corporation, 2018. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New; pristine. See scans and description. Los Angeles: Penske Media Corporation, 2018. The Spring, 2018 inaugural issue (Volume 1, Number 1) of Muse, Robb Report's new print-and-digital instrument for 'Change Agents' - successful, dynamic women. Edited by Jill Newman. Like RR, a lavish, near folio quarto size, glossily produced; illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 152 pp. New, and flawless. See scans. In sealed protection, on premises, ready to roll. Don't worry - Muse is, like Robb Report itself, replete with mind- and eye-boggling goodies that almost nobody can afford, and the very highest level of professional photography of those. Jewelry, clothing, properties of all sorts, health & wellness too (expensive health & wellness) as well as thoughtful, on-topic articles by the Change Agents themselves. See scans of contents. An idea of the topics: Change… Read More

Los Angeles: Robb Report, 2018. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, and flawless. See scans and description. Los Angeles: Robb Report, 2018. 'Robb Report Presents MUSE. Fall 2018. A Robb Report Special Edition', edited by Jill Newman. Quarto, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 152 pp. New and flawless, just out of publisher's shipping bag for scanning and description, then to sealed protection, on premises. A special issue with counsel and products on how you can be you. That will come with a price tag or two, but you can be a unique individual.152 pages of RR's unique flair for the depiction and description of the individualistic, adventurous and...luxury lifestyle. Sample foci: Dream Cars, Philanthropic Travel, The RealReal Takeover, Politics of Dressing, Fall Fashion. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box, not a bag. LPR44

Asheville, NC: Mary Newman Fitzgerald, 1946. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Near Fine; see scans and description. Asheville, NC: Mary Newman Fitzgerald, 1946. The 1946 First Edition of Mary Newman Fitzgerald's opus, 'The Cherokee and his Smoky Mountains Legends'. Octavo, illustrated staple-bound wraps, 44 pp. Illustrated with black and white photographs and other graphics throughout. Near Fine, with just a thin band of moderate age-toning at the top of both covers, and no other flaws whatsoever, inside or out. Certainly one of the finest surviving 1946 first edition examples of Fitzgerald's history of the Cherokee in the Smoky Mountains and associated legends. See all scans. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box - not a bag. L4

South Africa, 2006. Soft cover. Fine. 8 1/2 x 11. Ngcube, Vusi. South Africa, 2006. Original abstract painting in white and lime green on black art paper by South African artist Vusi Ngcube. 8 1/2" x 11" overall, unframed. Fine. Signed. A classic example of the style favored by Ngcube. See several other listings here for other examples. Leph