Search Results: Authors starting with R from Parrish Books

Easton Press. Hardcover. Book volume in As New/Fine+ condition and still encased in publisher's original issue cellophane/No dust jacket issued. Michael Hague. A handsome complete matching green leather set of these Tolkien classics. This copy is in fine, unread condition, still encased in the publisher's original cellophane. Four of the volumes each include a separate map in mint condition and four of the volumes each include a colorful frontispiece by Michael Hague. A striking and wonderful set in mint condition. Printed on archival-quality, acid-neutral paper meticulously milled for this edition, adhering to the permanence and durability standards set by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute. Also includes moire silk endpapers, gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, along with bound-in silk bookmarks. Easton Press books are expertly bound for enduring quality, ensuring decades of use. Notably, these editions were not sold in Canada or the United… Read More

Oxford University Press, 1995. First edition. Paper Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A nice First Edition of the softcover edition of Kent Rasmussen's important Mark Twain reference. Includes detailed synopses of individual works, identification of places and characters, a fifteen-page chronological table, a map showing there Twain lived and traveled, and information on stage and screen adaptations of his works. 552 pp. A nice copy and handy reference for Mark Twain collectors.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Easton Press, 2001. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome maroon leather Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author. In fine unread condition. Numbered 1,042 of 1,100 Limited Edition copies and signed by the author on the limitation page. A book of inquiry by Rather, "Where is the American Dream Today," according to the publisher's Note, laid in. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. One of America's best-known contemporary journalists, Rather is the anchor of the "CBS Evening News" and the recipient of almost every major honor in broadcast journalism. He is also the author of several books including "The Palace Guard," "Deadlines & Datelines," and "The Camera Never Blinks." Includes a publisher's Certificate of Authenticity. A wonderful copy in pristine condition. Parrish Books guarantees that all signatures are authentic.

Easton Press, 2004. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. Fine in Original Shrinkwrap - New/No Jacket as Issued. A beautiful dark brown leather Collector's Edition signed by the author just a few weeks before his death on April 5, 2004. Slavomir Rawicz's story is a tale of survival -- after escaping a Soviet labor camp in 1941, Rawicz and a small group of other prisoners walked out of Siberia, through China, the Gobi desert, Tibet and over the Himalayas to British India. Rawiza never saw his first wife, his parents or siblings, or home country again. The story was first published in 1955 and at age 88, at the time of his death, Mr. Rawicz was still answering letters from people all over the world inspired by his book. With gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers, bound-in silk bookmark and still in the original shrinkwrap with Publisher's Note and Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press.

Easton Press, 2004. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark green Collector's Edition signed by the author. Originally published in 1974, this is the story of a Uruguayan plane carrying a rugby team and 25 friends and relations that disappeared in the Andes in 1972. Believed lost, two men survived and were found ten weeks later. A miraculous story of survival. In fine unread condition with gold gilt designs, page edges and bound-in silk bookmark. Piers Paul Read is the author of many books, both fiction and nonfiction, including "Monk Dawson," "Alice in Exile," "Ablaze: The Story of Chernobyl" and "Alec Guiness." Includes a Publisher's Note and Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. A fine copy.

The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1982. First Edition, First Printing. Paper Boards. Near Fine+/Near Fine in Archival Plastic Cover. A lovely First Edition, First Printing (so stated) signed by Nancy Reagan on the front free endpaper (Best Wishes/Nancy Reagan). The book is in fine condition in red paper boards, clean and stiff. A very minor beginning of a bump on the front corner and small pinholes on the top of the front free endpaper; otherwise in like new condition. The dustjacket is complete with the original price ($14.95) and is in fine condition but for the lightest touches of wear on the creases and edges, very minor. Protected by an archival plastic cover. A book about and dedicated to the Foster Grandparents Program that was so important to the former First Lady. A beautiful copy.

William Morrow, 1980. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth & Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine. A lovely First Edition (so stated), First Printing signed by the former First Lady on the front free endpaper (Best wishes/Nancy Reagan) with number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. In blue-green and cream cloth & boards, the book is in fine condition but for the lightest touches of wear. The dustjacket is complete with the original price ($9.,95) and is in fine condition but for minor wear at the edges and slight lightening to the spine. Protected by an archival plastic cover. A lovely copy.

Random House, 1989. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth & Boards. Fine/Fine in Archival Plastic Cover. A handsome First Edition (so stated), First Printing signed by Nancy Reagan on the front free endpaper ("To Gene Crismon/Best wishes/Nancy Reagan"). Bound in red cloth & boards with gold titling, the book is in fine condition; the interior is bright and clean. There is a slight touch of discoloration on the page edges but very minor. The dustjacket is complete with the original price ($21.95) and shows only a very slight lightening on the spine, again very minor. Protected by an archival plastic cover. A lovely copy.

Easton Press, 1998. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A beautiful Limited Numbered First Edition signed by Nancy Reagan on the limitation page and numbered 176 of 1,150 Limited Edition copies. Features Ronald Reagan's best post-presidential speeches from his 1989 farewell to the Presidency to his public announcement of Alzheimer's disease in 1994, with reflections on former President Reagan by over forty prominent figures and world leaders. In fine dark red leather with gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in bilk bookmark. 251 pp. Includes the Publisher's Note and Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. A lovely copy.

New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1965. Third Printing. cloth. Near Fine/Very Good in Archival Plastic Cover. An interesting First Edition, Third Printing (so stated) signed by President Ronald Reagan on a piece of paper/cloth on the front free endpaper. The book is in black cloth with minimal wear including light rubbing to the spine and its titling, and toning to the page edges. But the interior is clean and bright as are the endpapers. While the original source of the signature is unknown, the signature does seem genuine and Parrish Books guarantees its authenticity. The original dustjacket is complete with the original price ($5.95) and it is complete. However there is are three tears on the bottom edges (the largest is 1 1/4") and the dustjacket shows darkening, especially on the top edges. But the integrity of the dustjacket is well protected by the archival plastic cover. An interesting copy of an early Reagan book.

Simon and Schuster, 1989. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine+/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark blue leather-bound Limited First Edition of "Speaking My Mind" SIGNED By Ronald Reagan, President of the United States from 1981-1989. Numbered 1183 of 5000 Limited Edition copies. Marbled endpapers, gold-gilt cover designs and page edges with the Presidential Seal and a blue ribbon with white stars as a bound-in book mark. Includes many photographs. In near fine+ condition, the book shows only light touches of wear on the gold gilt edges with two small notches on the bottom edge corner still covered with gilt that appear to have been created before the gilt was applied at the publisher. Very solid and square, appears to have never been opened beyond the signature page in the front.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. A most elaborate presentation of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's "Speaking My Mind" in a full oak chest with cassette tapes and encased in the original styrofoam case with presidential seal, all in fine condition. Includes the book in full leather in the signed limited numbered edition, numbered 368 of 5,000 Limited Edition copies. With gold gilt designs and page edges, decorative endpapers and bound-in blue silk bookmark with white stars. The book is in Fine condition. Also included are six audio cassette tapes of the speeches resting in the lower pull-out drawer of the full oak chest, lined in dark blue velvet that holds the book in the top shelf, with a bright red satin pull-up ribbon. The oak chest is in Fine-like new condition with the large gold seal of the President of the United States on the lift-up top, solid and fine, even has the original packing paper on the brass handles.… Read More

Dorling Kinderseley, Easton Press, 2001. First American Edition. Full Leather. New/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome First American Edition of this wonderful Reagan work by the Easton Press. In fine full burgundy leather with gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes a remarkable collection of photographs, short essays, quotes by world leaders, and recollections of Reagan's family and friends. Over 500 photographs, many previously unpublished. Includes a reflective foreword written by Mrs. Reagan. A lovely copy.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. A most elaborate presentation of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's "Speaking My Mind." in a fine oak chest with a pull-out drawer. Includes the book in full leather in the signed limited numbered edition, numbered 568 of 5,000 Limited Edition copies. With gold gilt designs and page edges, decorative endpapers and bound-in blue silk bookmark with white stars.The book is in fine condition. Also included are six audio cassette tapes of the speeches resting in the lower pull-out drawer of the full oak chest, lined in dark blue velvet that holds the book in the top shelf, with a bright red satin pull-up ribbon. The oak chest is in Fine condition with the large gold seal of the President of the United States on the lift-up top, solid and fine. A magnificent set.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2003. First Edition, First Printing. Paper Boards. Fine/Fine in Archival Plastic Cover. Swiatkowska, Gabi. A beautiful First Edition, First Printing signed for Parrish Books by the author with "May shining wisdom be your guide" on the front free endpaper. This is the story of a little Korean girl just moved to America and her adjustments. A sweet story with beautiful illustrations. In fine unread condition in a fine dustjacket in protective plastic cover.

Cincinnati, 1968. Magazine. Fine/No jacket issued.. 68 pp. (4to) original pictorial wrappers. Signed on the front cover by Johnny Bench, Bob Lee, and Jim Maloney; on the rear cover by Dave Bristol. List of internal signatures: Pete Rose (pg. 17), Milt Pappas (pg. 23), Gerry Arrigo (pg. 43), George Culver (pg. 51), Jim Schaffer (pg. 53). Minor wear but near fine condition. A fantastic collector's item.

Young Scott Books, 1971. First Edition. Library Binding, Boards. Near Fine+/Near Fine in Archival Plastic. Gorey, Edward. A handsome First Edition signed by Edward Gorey on the title page. Children's book, Age 6 and up. Text by Ennis Rees (Copyright 1964 and 1966) Pictorial dustjacket, cover and illustrations by gorey. No statement of edition. No price on dustjacket. Only English language edition. [Toledano, B47a.] In bright gold boards with extensive color illustations by Gorey, the book is in fine condition but a very small soil dot on the rear endpaper. The dustjacket is complete and in fine condition for for touches of light wear at the edges, a small line of darkening on the top edge of the white panels, and a light spot of soil very light on the front panel, barely noticeable. Overall a nice copy. Measures 8 1/4" high x 8 7/8" wide. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. This is one of many signed and unsigned Gorey books in the Parrish Books Edward Gorey Collection.

Young Scott Books, 1968. First Edition. Library Binding, Boards. Fine/Near Fine+ In Archival Plastic. Gorey, Edward. A handsome First Edition signed by Edward Gorey on the title page. Children's book, Ages 5 and up. Text by Ennis Rees. Pictorial dustjacket and drawings by Gorey. All copies have reinforced library binding. No statement of edition. Price of $3.95 on front dustjacket flap. No reprinted by Young Scott. [Toledano, B39a.] Measures 8" high x 9 1'2" wide. In bright yellow-green boards with bright red, black and cream cover designs, this book is in fine condition. With extensive color illustations by Gorey throughout. The dustjacket is complete and in fine condition but for a very light light touch of wear at the spine ends and a pinprick white dot on the front, barely noticeable. Overall a beautiful copy. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. This is one of many signed and unsigned Gorey books in the Parrish Books Edward Gorey Collection.

Easton Press, 1997. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine+/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome brown leather Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author on the limitation page and numbered 927 of 1000 Limited Edition copies. Robert Reich served as Secretary of Labor for U.S. President Bill Clinton. This is his seventh book. This book is in fine unread condition but for a tiny scuff on the front edge, with gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. A nice copy.

Easton Press, 2006. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Fine - As New/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark grey full leather Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author on the signature page and numbered 217 of 1,400 Limited copies. In fine unread condition, removed from the original shrinkwrap only to ensure the signature and enclosures. With gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes the Publisher's Note and Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. Carl Reiner is a well-known U.S. comedian, actor, novelist and film director. A beautiful copy.