Search Results: Titles starting with D from The First Edition Rare Books, LLC

[Miami]: Eastern Maintenance Training, 1982. First Edition Thus. Stiff boards. Near fine. DC-9 Maintenance Reference Guide for Eastern Airlines Maintenance Training, originally published and printed in 1982.. Housed in blue three-ring binder. Measures 8.25" x 9" x 2.5". Title in white on front cover and spine. Light toning to top edge of leaves, a near fine example. Faint scratches to outside covers. Previous ownership inscription on title page, occasional marginalia. Includes information on ground handling, fire protection, hydraulics, and flight controls. A few revisions from 1983. Eastern Air Lines, formerly one of the "Big Four" domestic groups by the Spoils Conference of 1930, was founded and led by Eddie Rickenbacker, WWII fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient.

Los Angeles: Twin Palms Publishers, 1991. First Edition. Cloth. Near fine. Signed first edition of DUO; a photo series of bodybuilders Bob Paris and Rod Jackson by Herb Ritts.. Folio, [64pp]. Gray cloth, title in gilt on front cover. Solid text block, a near fine example. Signed by both Bob Paris and Rod Jackson on the half-title. Bob Paris (b. 1959) is a former professional bodybuilder, actor, and author. He became one of the first openly gay figures in the hyper-masculine realm of bodybuilding, fostering greater acceptance and diversity within the sport. This, combined with his emphasis on aesthetic beauty and grace over sheer muscle mass contributed to a shift in the world of sports. Paris was in a long term relationship with fellow bodybuilder and subject of this series, Rod Jackson. Herb Ritts (1952-2002) was an American fashion photographer and director renowned for his iconic black-and-white portraits of celebrities and models. His work, characterized by a distinctive blend of elegance and… Read More

New York: William Morrow and Company, 1980. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near fine/near fine. Signed first edition of Daddy King: An Autobiography by Reverend Martin Luther King Sr.. Octavo, 215pp, [v]. Brown hardcover, title in gilt on red cloth spine. "First Edition" stated on copyright page, with full number line. Solid text block, a near fine example. Previous ownership bookplate affixed to front endpaper. In the publisher's dust jacket, $10.95 retail price on front flap, a few short closed tears to top edge, faint shelf wear, a near fine example. Includes a TLS from Lt. Col. Clyde T. Sutton of Atlanta, Georgia presenting this signed first edition to the previous owner, Sally. Sutton writes: "... Even though Dr. King's writing hand has been crippled by arthritis, you can be sure the signature is authentic!" Signed by Martin Luther King, Sr. on the half-title. Martin Luther King Sr. (1899 - 1984) was the father of Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister and influential figure in… Read More

New York: The Macmillan Company, 1969. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Fine/near fine. Signed first edition of The Dame, inscribed with both the author's pseudonym, Richard Stark, and his official name, Donald Westlake.. Octavo, 183pp. Gray cloth with title in red on spine. Stated "First Printing" on copyright page. In the publisher's dust jacket, $4.50 retail price on front flap, near fine with light shelf wear. Inscribed on the title page: For Steve --- with pleasure / Donald Westlake aka Richard Stark." A rare example of an author signing both their pen name and real name on one page.

Tracy, California: Quantum Leap Publisher, Inc, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Signed first edition of "Damn Rare" by Charles L. Blockson, a prolific African American historian and collector.. Octavo. xviii, 334pp. Beige hardcover, title in gilt on green cloth spine. No additional printings listed. In the publisher's dust jacket, $24.95 retail price on front flap, faint shelf wear, a fine example. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To Geri, Peace + Freedom always from Charles L. Blockson 4/24/07.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Fine/fine. Signed first edition of The Dancing Mind, a speech by Toni Morrison given at the National Book Foundation Medal ceremony on November 6th, 1996.. Twelvemo, 17pp. Full black cloth, title in gilt on front cover and spine. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, a fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, $12.00 retail price on front flap. Signed by the author on the title page.

New York: Random House, 1947. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/fine. Octavo, 316pp. Red cloth, gilt title over black printing on spine and front cover. Top edge stained blue. Stated first printing on copyright page. Publishers original dust jacket, fine, with $2.50 price on front flap. An excellent example. Dark Dominion was one of Marianne Hauser's early novels. She was best remembered for her novels Prince Ishmael (1963) and The Talking Room (1976).

Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1943. First Edition. Leather bound. Very good. Das Generalgouvernement Reisenhandbuch by Karl Baedeker, published in 1943, the travel guide for Nazi occupied Poland and Slovakia during World War II.. Twelvemo, lxiv, 264pp. Red leatherette covers, title stamped in gilt on cover. Sunning to spine. Numerous government approval stamps. Includes 6 maps of German occupied cities in Poland, including: Kraków, Lviv [Lemberg], Warsaw [Warschau], Umgebung von Warschau, Lublin, Bad Krynica, Radom, and the country of Slovakia. While not widespread, there were instances of guided tours and visits organized for Nazi officials and citizens to witness and propagate the success of Nazi policies and the establishment of the new order in occupied territories. This book served as a guide on those propaganda tours. The Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II, which began with the German invasion in September 1939, was a period of brutal repression for the Polish people. This occupation,… Read More

Oxford: Universitats-Verlag, 1920. First Edition Thus. Cloth. Very good. The Oxford Book of German Verse, the personal copy of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss), which he used at Lincoln College, Oxford.. Octavo, xii, [596]. Blue cloth, title in gilt on spine and front cover. Light rubbing to boards, faint stain on front panel. Text block is stable and clean. Bookseller's label on front endpaper. This copy is signed Theo Seuss Geisel on the front pastedown endpaper, and dated "Oxford. January 1926." An exceptional piece from one of the best-selling children's authors in history. Geisel was the grandson of German immigrants and was fluent in German. He recalled to biographers that he used to play language games with his siblings, where he learned the rhythms of the poetry. After graduating from Dartmouth, Geisel entered Lincoln College at Oxford to pursue a Doctorate of Philosophy in English Literature. At Oxford he met his wife, Helen Palmer, who encouraged Geisel to become an illustrator, not a… Read More

New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc, 1975. First Edition. Cloth. Near fine/near fine. Signed first edition of Dateline: White House by Helen Thomas. Octavo, 298pp. Blue cloth spine, gray cloth boards, title in silver on spine. Publishers dust jacket, $9.95 on front flap, near fine with light shelf wear. Stated "first printing" on copyright page. Inscribed by author and journalist Helen Thomas on half title: "To Mr. Hagel - The wonderful friend who made this book possible. I am forever grateful for his kindness. Helen Thomas.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1918. Early Printing. Cloth. Near fine/very good. Early printing of A Daughter of the Land by Gene Stratton-Porter.. Octavo, 475pp. Gray cloth, title in blue on spine and front cover. No additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, a touch of wear to spine, a near fine example. In publisher's dust jacket, crease down center of spine, some wear to corners and flap folds, a few small closed tears along top edge. Previous ownership inscription on front flyleaf. Features color frontispiece.

Indianapolis, 1934. Typed Letter. Letter. Near fine. Letter from Dave Evans to Automotive Gear Works regarding the purchase of gear ratios for his Cummins Diesel Special. Dave Evans was best remembered for completing an entire Indianapolis 500 race without making a pit-stop in 1931.. Letter on single typed sheet, Hotel Antlers letterhead. Dated January 17, 1934. Original mailing folds, small pin hole at top left corner, otherwise near fine. Signed in black pen by Dave Evans. Provenance: Dr. Harlen Hunter, sold at the Heritage Auctions June 30, 2016 Auto Racing Sports Collectibles Catalog Auction #7146. Includes a signed letter of provenance from Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas.

London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1970. First Edition, First Issue. Hardcover. Very good/very good. Signed first edition of David's Sling by Shimon Peres.. Octavo, 322pp. No additional printings listed. Solid text block, light wear to top edge, faint transference to endpapers. In the publisher's dust jacket, £2.25 price listed on front flap, some soiling to covers, a very good example. Signed on the front free endpaper by the author. Shimon Peres (1923-2016) served as the eighth Prime Minister of Israel, the ninth president of Israel and was a member of multiple cabinets. He was the engineer of the Israel-Jordan Peace Accord in 1994 and won a Nobel Peace Prize for the Oslo Accords. He passed away in 2016.

New York: Harper & Row, 1972. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near fine/very good. Inscribed to the US Ambassador to China Leonard Woodcock, the first edition of Dawn Wakes in the East by Audrey Topping.. Oblong octavo, 162pp. Red cloth, title in gilt on spine, Chinese characters in gilt on front cover. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, faint foxing to top edge, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, price-clipped, shelf wear, short closed tear to top corner. Signed on the half-title: "To the Woodcocks - A memento of an eventful assignment in China - a particularly happy union for you in your new life together, and a reunion for me with things Chinese and exciting new vistas to explore. It's been a most eventful period and I've enjoyed being a part of it. Fondly, Lois --- Beijing May 1979." Also signed on the title page "With best wishes and fond memories to Sharon / Love Audrey T." Leonard Woodcock (1911-2001) was the President of the United Auto… Read More

New York: Grossman Publishers, 1967. First Edition / Limited Edition. Cloth. Near fine/very good. Signed limited edition of Days of David Ben-Gurion, signed by author and first Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion.. Quarto, 157pp. Blue cloth, title printed on front cover. Blue end papers. In the publisher's acetate dust jacket, illustrated with image of Ben-Gurion, some loss at top of spine, light toning to plastic. Housed in custom black cloth slipcase. Book is signed by David Ben-Gurion on title page, with limitation on copyright page which reads: "This is a Special Edition limited to one hundred and fifty copies of which this is No. 64." David Ben-Gurion was the first Prime Minister of Israel. He was known as Israel's Founding Father for the role he played in establishing the nation.

Buffalo, New York: Howard Engraving & Printing Co, 1965. First Edition Thus. Boards. Near fine. Album of Christmas cards designed by various artists for Howard's Engraving & Printing Co. of Buffalo, New York.. Square quarto, [49 numbered leaves]. Red album with screw post binding, Howard's logo affixed to front cover. Christmas card mounted on each leaf, contains 49 cards, some with accompanying envelopes. Price points of cards printed along bottom of each leaf, with specific charges for quantity, with imprint or without. Laid-in order blank. Solid text block, some wear to hinges, front hinge starting to separate. Faint toning along edges, small dampstain to front sheet, occasional transference from card to opposite leaf.

New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1943. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Very good/good. First edition of Dead Reckoning by Francis Bonnamy, published in 1943.. Octavo, 248pp, Beige cloth, title in green on spine. Stated "first edition" on copyright page. An ex-library copy, with card pocket removed from rear free endpaper. Rubbing to cloth, soiling from handling, tape remnants to endpapers. Business card with "Sherlock Holmes" illustration attached to front pastedown endpaper. In the publisher's first state dust jacket, $2.00 on front flap, tape repairs to verso, tape mark to spine, obvious shelf wear. A scarce wartime printing. Francis Bonnamy was the pseudonym of American author Audrey Boyers Walz (1906-1983). Her primary character was detective Peter Utley Shane, who appeared in eight novels from 1931-1951.

New York: E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc, 1948. First Edition. Cloth. Very good/very good. First edition of The Dead Ringer by Fredric Brown.. Octavo, 224pp. Red cloth, title in black on spine and front cover. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, light wear to edges, a touch of foxing to top edge. Faint dampstain to lower edge of covers, not affecting text. Clean text throughout. In publisher's first state dust jacket, $2.50 retail price on front flap, chipping to corners, some sunning to spine. A nice example of the author's second crime novel. Fredric Brown was an American science fiction, mystery, short fantasy and black comedy writer. His first novel, The Fabulous Clipjoint, won an Edgar Award for outstanding mystery novel. Another novel, The Screaming Mimi, was adapted into a film in 1958. He is widely considered one of the best Science Fiction Writers of the 20th Century. Fredric Brown died in 1972, having published over 100 works of fiction. Since his death, many of his… Read More

Garden City: The Dial Press / Doubleday, 1984. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. Inscribed first edition, first printing of Deadlock: A V.I. Warshawski Mystery by Sara Paretsky.. Octavo, 252pp. Blue hardcover, title in gilt on black cloth spine. Stated "First printing" on the copyright page. In the publisher's dust jacket, $14.95 retail price on front flap, touch of wear to edges, a near fine example. Signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper: "New York / February 1984 / Steve --- Best wishes Sara Paretsky.

Oakland: The Sea Wolf Restaurant, 1976. Limited Edition. Pamphlet. Near fine. Limited edition printing of Dear Mate; containing the book inscriptions written by Jack London to his wife, Charmian K. London.. Octavo, [22pp]. Original brown wrappers, title in gilt on brown label affixed to front cover. Stated copy 247 of 300 on limitation page. A fine example. With two tipped-in illustrations. Printed on the occasion of Jack London's One Hundredth Birthday Anniversary.