Search Results: Titles starting with H from R. Siedlecki Vintage Books

East Rochester, New York: East Rochester High School, 1940. August 1940 and June 1946. Two paperbacks, about 4¼-inches wide x 6-inches tall, 52 and 60 pages. Condition of 1940 edition: Light age toning to binding and edges; scattered pencil notations by student; remains of sticker on back cover; else overall Very Good. 1946 edition: Scattered pencil notations by student, else Near Fine. Free of cracks and tears to bindings and page tears. Text is clear and very readable. Both books published so East Rochester High School (New York) students could fully understand the structure, rules, guidelines, school yells, and educational offerings of their school, mostly courses of study for planning. Very historic, vintage, 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. . Booklets. Very Good.

Philadelphia: P. Blakiston, Son & Company, 1889. 1889 Hardcover, second edition enlarged and revised with eight full-page plates and other illustrations. Green binding with in-blind borders on covers and lettering in gilt in spine. Frontispiece on two pages, 410 pages. Condition of binding: Light wear, minor shelf wear, scattered rubbing/discoloration spots, some wrinkling to backstrip (partial crack to first hinge). Several edges of pages chipped (at borders), not affecting text. Text block is lightly age toned, pages are clear and very readable. Illustrations are clear, vivid. Overall, Very Good condition. In this edition, several articles have been rewritten, and others expanded. There are new articles. Also, a number of illustrations have been added. For the time period, this is a useful work of ready reference with the wants of the practitioner in mind, with the focus on more common infections and just briefer discussions of the rarer diseases. Fascinating look at early medicine. Historical.… Read More

Philadelphia: Lea Brothers & Co., 1893. [1893] Fourth Edition hardcover, brown binding, gold lettering, in-blind designs, 412 pages plus 16 pages of publishers' advertisements at end. Revised and enlarged edition, illustrated with two lithographic plates containing ten figures, and 107 wood engravings. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE OR RECENT REPRINT; THIS IS THE 1893 EDITION. Condition: Expected wear, stains, soiling of the binding for this antiquarian book. Text and illustrations are clean and very readable. New chapters on Influenza and American Grippe, and a new chapter on Intra-nasal Neoplasms, as well as a description of the effect of uterine disease upon the mucous membranes of the upper air-passages in producing chronic inflammations, and intra-nasal disease as a cause of acne of the face and neck, according to the publisher. Excellent text and reference, a look back at medicine during the late 1800s. Fascinating. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in… Read More

New York City: Stack's of New York City, 1940. [circa 1940s?] Vintage pamphlet, 3½ inches wide by 6-inches tall, 24 pages. Condition of paper binding: wear, soiling, foxing, chips (small pieces missing), tears to extremities. Internally: Creases and fold marks, age toning, else overall Good condition. Rare, collectible coin dealer catalog. Stack's of New York City, became one of the most famous coin stores in the U.S. Here are illustrations of coins along with pricing by year, with a price range. Text is clear and readable, illustrations clear and vivid. Coins featured include U.S. Half Cents, U.S. Large Cents, Flying Eagle Cents, U.S. Indian Head Cents, U.S. Silver Three Cent Pieces, U.S. Silver Dollars, and more. A handy reference guide for coin collectors and dealers, a nice 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… Read More

South Coventry, Conn.: Hank Keene Incorporated, 1936. [1936] Booklet, first edition. SIGNED BY Hank Keene ON FIRST PAGE. 36 numbered pages; one leaf [not paginated] laid in, which includes a letter from the author. About 6¾-inches wide x 9¾-inches tall. Condition: Lightly age darken; two staple holes at top of first cover (with impressions on several pages from those staples); short closed tear to top cover; minor wrinkling of binding from use; pages lightly toned; else overall Very Good. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Vintage music/songbook of original mountain, cowboy, hillbilly, country, and folk songs with guitar chords. Songs include When I Hold Your Hand, When the Roses Bloom in Old Kentucky, I'll Love You Best of All, The Mountain Gal, My Home in the West Virginia Hills, and Up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Highly collectible, especially signed by Hank Keene. Note: We are a… Read More

New York: New Directions, 1954. 1954. FIRST LIMITED EDITION IN A SLIPCASE, LIMITED TO 1,500 COPIES. Patterned striped boards, yellow spine, blue lettering, blue tint on top edge, 220 pages. Olive cardboard slipcase. Condition of hardcover: Lightly age toned/wear/soiling to binding. Endpapers have light age toning, a few scattered foxing spots, and a very short crack to first hinge. Light age wear to edges, else overall Very Good. Text is clean, clear. Slipcase: Age darken, soiling, minor bumps and abrasions at corners, short crack to top extremity else overall Good. This is a wonderful, collectible book of Tennessee Williams nine short stories, including those that first appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, and Mademoiselle. Stories include "Three Players of a Summer Game," "Two on a Party," "Hard Candy," and "The Mattress by the Tomato Patch." Of course, Williams is noted for his masterpieces such as "The Glass Menagerie," "A… Read More

London: Chapman and Hall [Circa unknown] Hardcover, Household Edition. Original publication was in serial form, in the periodical Household Words from April to August 1854 and in book form later the same year. THIS IS THE ACTUAL TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY REPRINT FROM THE ORIGINAL SERIAL AND BOOK - NOT A FACSMILE, RECENT REPRINT, OR LIBRARY BOOK. About 7¾-inches wide x 10-inches high. 134 pages. Untrimmed top edge. Elaborate gilt lettering, designs on front cover and spine, with borders and design in blind on back cover. Frontispiece, with tissue overlay including 20 renderings by H. French. Condition of binding: Top/foot of spine (backstrip) frayed, corners worn (some showing), wear/light bumps to extremities. Internally: Faint pencil marks on first free endpaper. Scattered old humidity stains, foxing, soiling, mostly to preliminaries. Crack at gutter (between pages 10 and 13, with pages 11/12 detached and laid in; some creases to pages. Else overall Good. Free of bookplates or stickers. Pages very… Read More

London: Chapman and Hall [Circa unknown] Hardcover, Household Edition, 134 pages. Original publication was in serial form, in the periodical Household Words from April to August 1854 and in book form later the same year. THIS IS THE ACTUAL TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY REPRINT FROM THE ORIGINAL SERIAL AND BOOK - NOT A FACSMILE or RECENT REPRINT. Untrimmed top edge. Elaborate gilt lettering, designs on front cover and spine, borders and design in blind on back cover. Frontispiece, tissue overlay 20 illustrations by H. French. Condition of binding: Top/foot of spine (backstrip) frayed, corners worn (some showing), wear/light bumps to extremities. Internally: Faint pencil marks on first free endpaper. Scattered old humidity stains, foxing, soiling, mostly to preliminaries. Crack at gutter (between pages 10 and 13, with pages 11/12 detached and laid in; some creases to pages. Else overall Fair to Good. Free of bookplates or stickers. Text very readable, illustrations clean, vivid. A beautiful, decorative hardcover… Read More

New York City: Historical Publications/Harper & Brothers, 1861. [April 20, 1861, Vol. V, No. 225] This is a remarkably clear and vivid re-issue of this key issue of Harper's Weekly by Historical Publications. Here are excellent historical illustrations, such as the Confederate Batteries Opposite Fort Pickens, Florida; Commander Dahlgren, U.S.N. and the Dahlgren Gun; The Washington Navy-Yard with Shad Fishers in the Foreground; two-page spread of the United States Fleet Off Fort Pickens, Florida; and more. Includes political cartoons (some racist), humorous jokes, and vintage advertising. Feature article is titled "The Right of Secession." This reprint is important because in January 1861 the South seceded, then created a government in February. In April 1861 the attack on Fort Sumter and four more states joined the Confederacy. Very historical and collectible. Condition: Light age toning; some remains of cello tape; short tears and creases. Overall Good condition. Note: We are a… Read More

New York City: Historical Publications/Harper & Brothers, 1861. [February 23, 1861, Vol. V, No. 217] This is a remarkably clear and vivid re-issue of this key issue of Harper's Weekly by Historical Publications. Here are excellent historical illustrations, such as the Chantry's Statue of Washington in the State House in Boston; Officer's Quarters at Fort Sumter; People saying Goodbye to Fort Sumter because of explosions (February 3, 1861); Rev. Dr. Murray; Fort Pickens, Pensacola Harbor, Florida; Fort Jefferson, Tortugas (Key West) Florida; Page Map of the Area of the Northern and Southern States; Sketches of Various Officers; cartoons including The Clerical Beard Movement, and vintage advertising and jokes. This reprint is important because in January 1861 the South seceded, then created a government in February. It was also the month the South seized federal forts. Very historical and collectible. Condition: Light age toning; some remains of cello tape; short tears and creases.… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: Hartman Theatre, 1938. [1938] Seven booklets published in 1938; bill of play guides for various plays at the Hartman Theatre, Columbus, Ohio. Each guide 33 pages including back covers. Features the name of each play, actor names, credits, staff names, etc. Vintage advertising throughout. Very uncommon and collectible. Condition: Light age toning, some stains, short tears, else overall Very Good. Text is very readable, photos and advertising clear and vivid. These bills of fare are a step back in time when the Hartman Theatre played some of the best live drama, and featured stars such as Claire Luce, John Barton, Guy Robertson, Maurice Evans, The Debonairs, Charles Kemper, Kathryn Crawford, Frank Craven, and Sam Harris. Two additional folders are included: One announcing the American Stage Classic Tobacco Road and the other the production Of Mice and Men. Historical and collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe… Read More

New York: Times Books, 1994. [1994] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE FORMER FIRST LADY ("To Richard & Carol, Rosalynn Carter") on the half-title page (not on a bookplate or sticker). Condition of book: Fine, New. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Overall New, Fine. Stored in temperature controlled room. In gift-giving condition. A very collectible book, especially inscribed and signed first edition by the former First Lady of the United States. She writes about caregivers and their challenges, especially caring for the elderly -- important because she cared for her father and grandfather -- and she has learned the "hows" and "whys" from hundreds of caregivers encountered before, during, and since her years in the White House. She also understands how caregiving can be rewarding, but also lonely, stressful, confusing, and frustrating. Excellent book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business… Read More

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1979. [1979] Green, ¼-leather binding, gilt designs and lettering, three raised ridges on spine, gilt on all three sides, marbled endpapers, 403 pages. Translated by Eva Le Gallienne. Illustrated by Tony Eubanks. Condition: Several light indents on gilt fore-edge (from shelving), else overall Fine. New, book ordered direct from the former publisher Franklin Library. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Book never read. Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high-quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and highly collectible. This book includes the plays A Doll's House, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, and Hedda Gabler. Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen pioneered on the European stage a new method of moral analysis presented against a severely… 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

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1996. [1996] Dark brown hardcover bound in genuine leather, 433 pages. [THIS IS THE 1996 FULL LEATHER BINDING PUBLISHED BY EASTON PRESS, NOT COMPOSITE LEATHER OR SIMULATED LEATHER] Vintage photos. Binding: Gilt designs, four ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This genuine leather binding 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 have repeating design of Presidential eagle. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: Leather binding shows some handling wear: Some gilt on front and rear covers chipped or rubbed away (however, gilt on spine is fine). Two scratches to gilt on fore-edge; else book is Very Good Plus. Text is clear and very readable.… Read More

Baltimore, Maryland: Butternut and Blue, 1995. [1995] Hardcover and dustjacket. Red binding with beautiful gilt lettering and design, 192 pages. Condition of hardcover: Fine. Gilt lettering and design are fine. Free of stickers and bookplates, page tears. Overall: Fine. Book stored in temperature-controlled room, free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a smoker. Dustjacket: Faint toning to upper extremity of top panel, else overall Near Fine. Free of tears and shelf wear. This book is an excellent reprint of the rare edition of the same title published in 1864. It's one of the important sources on Georgia troops in the Army of Northern Virginia. Here are 18 detailed histories of infantry, cavalry, and artillery units, most of histories written in the summer of 1864 by Confederate officers in the trenches at Petersburg. A wonderful, nicely detailed book that is informative and historical. Note: Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We… Read More

Boulder, Colorrado: Westview Press, 1996. [1996] Black hardcover, gilt lettering, vintage photographs, 267 pages. FIRST ISSUE PRINTED IN ENGLISH. Red/black dustjacket with photo of gravesite. Condition of hardcover: Fine, never read. Stored in temperature-control room, free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of cigarettes or cigars. Dustjacket: A piece of the dustjacket missing from foot of spine panel/back cover along with creases (torn during shipment from publisher), else overall Near Fine. This book reveals previously hidden Japanese atrocities in World War II, including cannibalism; slaughter and starvation of prisoners of war; rape; enforced prostitution; murder of noncombatants; and biological warfare experiments. A chapter traces the fate of 65 shipwrecked Australian nurses and British soldiers who were shot or stabbed to death by Japanese soldiers. This book represents a landmark analysis of Japanese war crimes, in chilling detail, carefully documented, and compelling. Historical. A… Read More

Toronto and New York: Bantam Books, 1986. [1986] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. SIGNED ON THE TITLE PAGE BY THE AUTHOR. Condition of hardcover: Two specks/marks on front cover; the number "151" is printed in brown on first free endpaper (about one-inch high); faint age toning to edges; minor shelf wear; else overall Very Good. Book stored in temperature-controlled environment. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Faint age toning; minor shelving creases on top/bottom of spine panel; else overall Very Good. Price intact on flap. Protected in Mylar cover. A wonderful novel about Geneva cutting her hair, putting on a uniform, changing her name to Jimmy, and enlisting in the Confederate cavalry to be with her beloved. However, her man, Nash, recoils from the horrors of the war, while Geneva is invigorated by the chase and the fight. It's a first edition and it's signed by Rita Mae Brown. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book… Read More

New York: Federick Warne & Co., Ltd. [No date]. Small, original hardcover, 4¼ x 5-inches. No dustjacket. [THIS IS THE ACTUAL EARLY EDITION OF THE BOOK TRANSLATED IN FRENCH BY Victorine Ballon and Julienne Profichet. NOT A FACSIMILE OR A MORE RECENT EDITION.] Decorative endpapers. Frontispiece and 22 additional full color illustrated plates, 85 pages. Condition: Binding has light bumps to top/bottom of spine panel; faint shelf wear; former owner's name and date (1944) penned in on first free endpaper; else overall Near Fine. Text is clear, very readable. Illustrations clear, vivid. British born Beatrix Potter planned the book, wrote it, and drew the illustrations. This collectible, early copy of a Peter Rabbit book with text in French is a wonderful children's book and the title has been sought after by book collectors who collect the original Potter books, first editions and early reprints. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991.… Read More

Rhode Island: Phi Alpha Theta, 1967. [August 1967] Paperback, Journal, Vol. XXIX, No. 4. Articles include The Recruitment of Colored Troops in Kentucky, Maryland and Missouri, 1863-1865; Confidant at the Capital: William W. Corcoran's Role in Nineteenth-Century American Politics; Arbitration and Labor Conflict: The Middle Class Panacea, 1886-1900, Nietzsche and Bismarck; Some American Responses to the Easter Rebellion, 1916; Socialist Pacifisms in the American West During World War I. A Case Study. Condition: Light toning (tanned at spine panel and extremities of covers), light shelving/handling wear, else overall Very Good. No stickers or bookplates, no tears or writing in text. No underlines or pencil/pen notations. Not a former library copy. Book is tight. Book was part of researcher's library. A nice vintage historical journal. 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… Read More