Search Results: Titles starting with J from Classic First Editions

U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Co, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing 1993. A first print copy in fine condition in an unclipped and fine dustjacket. This copy is signed and personalized "Dr. Frederic Bruhn" on the title page by Sue Grafton. A flawless fine copy in a dustjacket that has just a bit of a wrinkle from the plastic on the front panel--covering about an inch and hidden by the green on the sailboat. An earlier alphabet series book with investigator Kinsey Millhone.

U.S.A.: Henry Holt and Co., 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Sue Grafton on the title page--signature only. Signed in person--tight and clean unblemished copy. Fine unclipped dustjacket in a new acrylic protector.

U.S.A.: St. Martin's Press, 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. From the collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn-an "As New" fine copy in an equally fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed, signature only, by Gash on the title page. Tight and clean copy--with the crispness of a brand new book. Dr. Bruhn practiced in Denver--and frequented Dunning's Old Algonquin bookstore--especially for book signings--and then store his books away in boxes for many years. A superb copy. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine first print copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed and inscribed "Peace!" & "Joy!!" directly on the title page-- within a self-caricature "Smoking Man". A tight and clean unmarked copy in fine condition without any interior marks or wear. Very scarce in this condition and signed by Vonnegut with his self-caricature. Solid orange topstain--as new. The dustjacket is also fine-- complete and unclipped. We purchase Vonnegut first printings in very good to fine condition.

U.S.A.: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A near-fine copy in near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Vonnegut on the half-title page within a self-caricature smoking man drawing with "My Friend Ray, OK??". A tight and clean fine copy--unmarked- except for an ink stamp to the upper rear pastedown--not really noticeable with the dustjacket. The dustjacket is unclipped and near-fine with a quarter inch small tear to the upper rear panel--protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. Will be well packed and shipped in a box. Vonnegut Self-Caricature signature are scarce. (We purchase Vonnegut first printings in very good to fine condition.

U.S.A.: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1979. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A near-fine copy in a near-fine price-clipped dustjacket. First edition-- second printing. This copy is signed and dated "Feb 22, 1982" and inscribed "Peace!" & "Joy!!" directly on the title pages-- within a self-caricature "Smoking Man". A tight and unmarked copy in near-fine condition with only light toning to the black cloth panels or would be fine. Very scarce signed by Vonnegut with his self-caricature. Solid orange topstain--as new. The dustjacket is price-clipped-- with the lightest of edgewear. We purchase Vonnegut first printings in very good to fine condition.

U.S.A.: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A near-fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. A tight and clean copy of the first printing with a bit of toning to the page edges. The dustjacket has a small amount of shelf rub to the panels or would be fine. Very scarce to find first edition Vonnegut's in this condition. An earlier Vonnegut work from 1979. We specialize in Vonnegut and purchase first printings in fine to near fine condition.

NEW YORK: DODD, MEAD, 1899. First American Edition 1st Printing. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Howard Pyle. From the recently auctioned collection of famed collectors Homer & M.B. Goldstone (Steinbeck's bibliographers) ---. 2 volumes in decorated blue cloth with gilt top edge, uncut pages and custom paper. This was the limited edition. Vol. 1 has a couple of bumped corners and very minor rubbing--some dustiness to the uncut page ends. Vol II is near fine with only a slightly darkened spine. Each has a miniature frontispiece--one of George Washington--which was contributed by Howard Pyle and "pupils"--each volume is profusely illustrated with dozens of nicely done illustrations. Revolutionary war story in very collectible condition--and from the Adrian and M.B. Goldstone collection.

U.S.A.: Atria Books, 2015. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Allende directly on the title page--signature only without inscription. A tight and clean copy in unread condition. The dustjacket is protected by a new clear acrylic covering. Packed well and shipped in a box.

LONDON: Phaidon Press, 1954. First Edition 1st Printing. Decorative Cloth. Fine/Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. First Printing 1954. An exquisitely constructed copy in fine condition in an unclipped and very good to good dustjacket with an 8" closed end tear down spine, edgewear with scotch tape to top and bottom of the spine (nicely mended)--now protected in a mylar covering. A great heritage of Oriental Art. Burgundy cloth with ornate decorations. Torquoise and gilt lettering to spine for title. 224 large plates, most in full color, 104 pages, introduction, 46 text illustrations. Many of the plates are laid in (tipped). All are suitable for framing. There is even a listing for identifying Japanese autographs of artists at the end of the book. Very collectible. First Printing. Scarce title.

U.S.A.: Grove Weidenfeld, 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. From the collection of Seattle Architect and prolific book collector Donald Olsen--a superb fine copy in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. Tight and clean copy in unread "As New" condition. This copy is signed by Mukherjee on the title page--signature only without any inscriptions. Protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. A really nice copy.

New York : Henry Holt, 1913. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. A superb fine copy in dark blue cloth with gilt lettering and decorations to the front board and spine. A little dustiness to the page edges only--otherwise a clean and tight copy--no interior markings --no evidence of previous ownership. Orignal tissue guard covering frontispiece--fine. Solid spine and hinges--in unread condition. Very scarce copy.

U.S.A.: William Morrow & Company, Inc., 1986. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Roger Kahn directly on the title page--signature only-without inscription-not on a bookplate or tipped in page. Tight and clean unmarked copy. Dustjacket is near-fine and not price-clipped-with just a bit of rubbing to the front panel--or would also be fine. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering.

NEW YORK: SCRIBNER's, 1902. First American Edition . Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. From the recently auctioned collection of M. B. and Adrian Goldstone--with the penciled signature of M. B. Goldstone on the front free endpaper. A superb and just about fine copy in green cloth with gilt lettering and decorations as well as a solid gilt top edge still in marvelous condition. Uncut fore edge pages and quality paper--from the publishing period where the covers were works of art in themselves. 12 stories by Stockton and 8 illustrations including the frontispiece--which is still protected in the original paper tissue guard. Original owners name in ink to the front free endpaper as well as their bookplate to the front pastedown. A solid tight and clean copy--in remarkably collectable condition. The Goldstone's were eminent collector's of early 20th Century fiction as well as Steinbeck's bibliographer.

U.S.A.: Cumberland House Publishing, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in an equally fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is boldly signed and inscribed by Wooden to a recipient on the front free endpaper. A tight and clean copy--flawless--in gift quality condition--with the crispness of a brand new book. Protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. Free shipping within the USA.

Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First Edition/First Printing--Advanced Review Copy with paperwork laid in from the Publisher. Signed by the author on the title page. A fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket that has just a hint of rubbing from shelfwear --protected by a new acrylic jacket cover. A very unusual dustjacket cover with the first paragraph from the first chapter transmitted to the front cover of the D/J. Coover writes about one small town on the prairie and the woman who casts her spell on all who live there. A very collectible signed copy. Coover is the winner of the Faulkner award for best first novel for "The Origins of the Brunists".

Bloomfield, Connecticut: Limited Editions Club, 1974. First Limited Edition . QUARTER LEATHER. As New/Slipcased. Rowlandson, Thomas. Limited Editions Club--1974. An as new and fine copy in a matching fine slipcase. This is an unread and flawless copy. Still has the original crispness of an unopened book. All of the trimmings LEC is known for--gilt top edge, silk ribbon place marker, quarter leather with marbled boards, raised ribbons on the spine. Doubt you will find a nicer copy than this--which is copy 1827 of only 2,000 copies published by Sign of The Stone Book in Bloomfield Connecticut. Mapped endpapers. Follow a leisurely trek through the Hebrides with a couple of likeable blokes--who offer observances about life along the way.

London: Secker & Warburg, 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This is the 1st British printing signed by Michener on the title page--without any inscriptions. A tight and clean unread copy in a dustjacket that has the lightest of rubbing--or would also be fine. The quest for gold with British adventure seekers along the Klondike.

E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1996. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing 1996. A first print copy in fine condition in an unclipped and fine dustjacket cover. This copy is signed on the title page by Martini. A Paul Madriani suspense book. A great read in very collectible condition.

U.S.A.: Doubleday, 2021. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A fine "As New" copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Grisham on the front free endpaper--signature only without any inscription. A tight and clean copy--unmarked and as new--with an equally fine dustjacket. Will be wrapped carefully and shipped ion a box.