Search Results: Authors starting with S from Classic First Editions

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Metro Books, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. First Edition--Elephant Folio 15" tall--heavy book with a multitude of photographs--would look great on any coffee table--history of Harley Davidson and photos of all the historical bikes. Shipping charge may be slightly more due to the size and weight of the book. A great collectible copy.

BOSTON: LITTLE BROWN, 1959. First Edition 2nd Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Edition--Second State with Dedication Page Bound in after title page. Near fine in near fine dustjacket with only one 1/2 closed tear to top middle D/J--Unclipped with original $4.00 price--Unread condition. Just a hint of rubbing to dustjacket--Very slight edgewear to dark gray cloth and just the hint of wear to gilt lettering on spine---still very readable. A very nice copy in very collectible condition.

U.S.A.: Random House, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Mark Salzman on the half- title page--signature only without any inscriptions. A clean and tight copy in mint unread flawless condition. The dustjacket is also fine and protected by a new acrylic dustjacket covering. A great collectible copy.

New York: Harcourt Brace, 1953. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. A near fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Carl Sandburg on the front free endpaper--no other evidence of previous ownership. The dustjacket is complete with only minor edgewear to a small portion of the extremities (at the tips--front edge and head and heel of the spine) or would also be fine. Sandburg's autobiographical inward look at how his ancestry and upbringing in the midwest shaped him--and led to his historical achievements on the life of Lincoln--his poetry--his journalism--and his look at everyday life in America.

U.S.A.: Putnam, 1980. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A true first printing in fine condition and in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Lawrence Sanders "With Best Wishes" on the title page--not inscribed to any one person. A clean and tight copy--unmarked and unread. Dustjacket is unclipped and also fine and protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. Signed copies of the first printing are scarce. This copy has been kept in a collector's box for over 40 years. Will be carefully packed and shipped in a box.

Chicago: Breeders Gazette Print, 1918. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. From a recent auction of collectible books with the auction tag still tipped into the book--a near fine copy in blue cloth with a gilted top edge and gilt lettering to the front board and spine. This copy is signed and inscribed in pencil by the author--"To Mrs. Smith, with all good wishes" and dated in 1918. Author of "The Road to Dumbiedykes". This copy is tight square and clean throughout with no evidence of previous ownership--uncut page edges in exceptional condition.

U.S.A.: Putnam, 1971. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Lawrence Sanders directly on the half-title page--signature only without any inscriptions. Tight and clean--unread condition. The dustjacket has some light rubbing and moderate edgewear to the head and heel of the spine--but no tears. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. This was Sander's second novel.

U.S.A.: Putnam, 1985. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A true first printing in fine condition and in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Lawrence Sanders on the title page--signature only. A clean and tight copy--unmarked and unread. Dustjacket is unclipped and near-fine with light rubbing and protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. Signed copies of the first printing are scarce. Will be carefully packed and shipped in a box.

E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1999. UNCORRECTED PROOF 1st Printing. Hard Paper Wraps. Fine/No Jacket. First Printing Uncorrected Proof--Signed on the title page. Issued prior to publication of the First Trade Edition of 300,000 copies--therefore earlier and much less numerous. John Sandford is the pseudonym of the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist John Camp. This is his 10th "Prey" novel. Hard paper glossy wraps in fine condition.

U.S.A.: HARCOURT, 1944. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. From the collection of Seattle Architect and prolific bookman Donald Olsen--First Printing 1944. This copy is signed by Saroyan on the half title page--signature only without any inscriptions. Fine in a near fine clipped dustjacket. Red cloth with black lettering to the spine. Unmarked and tight copy with only light age toning to the page extremities. Original collectors bookplate to the pastedown. The dustjacket has been clipped and there is light edgewear to the edges and corners--but still a bright clear dustjacket. This play was performed for a short run on Broadway with Richard Widmark starring. Scarce signed.

U.S.A.: Praeger, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Saroyan on the half- title page--signature only. A clean and tight copy with no evidence of previous ownership-- the dustjacket is near- fine with just the slightest bit of a shelfwear rub. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket protector. A nice collectible copy. Scarce signed. Free shipping within the USA. First printing.

U.S.A.: Harcourt Brace, 1949. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. From the collection of Seattle Architect and prolific bookman Donald Olsen, a near-fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Saroyan on the half title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy with only a Christmas gift inscription on the front free endpaper. The dustjacket is complete and unclipped with some darkening to the spine and light edgewear to the extremities with a small amount of paper loss at the head of the spine. Protected in acrylic dustjacket covering. The two other Saroyan plays included are "A Decent Birth-- A Happy Funeral" and "Sam Ego's House". Scarce with a signature.

U.S.A.: Putnam , 1982. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy has been signed by Schaap and inscribed "Hope you enjoy it as much as a good game. Lou Pinella offered to deliver this book to you--but I told him you don't want to be bothered"--Best--Dick Schaap 4/6/82". A tight and clean copy inside and out.

U.S.A.: Putnam , 2009. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Clive Cussler & Justin Scott directly on the title page--signature only--not inscribed. First Printing. A tight and clean mint condition unread copy--protected by a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 2013. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed twice by Cussler--title page and also the half-title page. Tight and clean "as new" copy. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. Free shipping within the USA.

usa: Harper & Row, 1973. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Dino Kotopoulis . A fine copy of the first printing in a very good plus unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Segal on the front free endpaper--signature only. A tight and clean copy in fine condition--unmarked. The dustjacket has light rubbing to the panels or would also be fine. Scarce signed. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering and will be carefully wrapped and shipped in a box.

U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A fine "As New" copy in an unclipped and equally fine dustjacket. This is a pre-release review copy with all of the paperwork from the publisher enclosed--signed by Jeff Shaara on the half-title page--signature only without any further inscriptions. A mint copy in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. A novel of the Mexican war.

U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 2001. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy was signed by Jeff Shaara directly on the half title page--signature only. A tight and clean unmarked copy with no evidence of any previous ownership. The dustjacket is unclipped and fine. Preserved in a new acrylic acetate dustjacket protector. A historical novel encompassing the American Revolution.

U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in an unclipped and near fine dustjacket. A tight and clean unmarked copy--signed by Jeff Shaara on the half-title page--signature only without any further inscriptions. A novel of the Mexican war.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: CROWN PUBLISHERS, 1985. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket. This copy is signed "Bob Shacochis, May 28, 1985 McLean, Va" on the title page. A flawless copy--tight and clean in and out. The author's first breakthrough book of award winning stories. Protected in a new acrylic jacket cover. Signed but not inscribed.