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

Birmingham, Alabama: Menasha Ridge Press, 1995. [1995] Updated Second Edition Tall Softcover; illustrated; 293 pages, including Glossary, Camping Sites, Index. The book covers miles of paddling and canoeing streams which range in difficulty from scenic floats to whitewater runs. Each stream is detailed with a description that conveys the flavor and difficulties of the run in non-technical terms. A wonderful, detailed guide to satisfying the beginner or the expert. Condition: A tear to the top of the spine, rubbed mark to binding. Text is clean, clear --- illustrations are vivid. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of cigarette or cigar smoke. 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. . Second Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine.

London: Natiional Gallery Company, 2010. [2010] First Edition in Great Britain, hardcover and dustjacket. Deep red binding with silver lettering, frontispiece and photos throughout, 168 pages. Includes Chronology of Paul Delaroche and Bibliography. Condition: Fine, in new condition. Free of bookplates and stickers, writing in text, and page tears. Book acquired as a collectible, but never read. Kept in temperature controlled environment - free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of cigarette smoke. In gift-giving condition. This book was published to accompany the exhibition Painting History: Delaroche and Lady Jane Grey, The National Gallery, London, 2010. It includes essays by various writers, including the fascinating account of the real Lady Jane Grey and her execution. Spellbinding. Historical. A collectible first edition. A beautiful quality book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and… Read More

New York and London: Simon & Shuster, 2006. [2006] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET, SIGNED "BEST WISHES J. CARTER." Black hardcover, gilt lettering, 264 pages including Index. Condition of hardcover: Very light, insignificant bump to extremity of top cover of binding, else overall Fine. Free of the smell of smoke from a cigar or cigarette smoker. Book kept in temperature control room. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Very light creases to extremities from shelving. Else overall Fine. Book in gift-giving condition. In this insightful book, President Carter shares his intimate knowledge of the history of the Middle East and his personal experiences with the principal people, and he addresses sensitive political issues many American officials avoid. Carter prescribes steps that must be taken for the two states to share the Holy Land without a system of apartheid or the constant fear of terrorism. This is a challenging, provocative, and courageous book. Here is a very collectible… Read More

Norfolk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2001. [2001] FIRST EDITION, FULL LEATHER FINE HARDCOVER SIGNED BY SUMNER REDSTONE. Black genuine hardcover features beautiful gilt designs and gilt lettering, limited edition, 322 pages. THIS IS THE FULL LEATHER BINDING BY EASTON PRESS -- NOT A CHEAP COMPOSITE LEATHER OR THE CLOTH TRADE EDITION. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity SIGNED BY SUMNER REDSTONE. SIGNED and NUMBERED (this is No. 723 of only 1,100 copies). Redstone also signed the Certificate of Authenticity. So, he signed twice. Sophisticated binding has five raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound 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 binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the… Read More

New York: W.A. Townsend and Company, 1860. 1860. Hardcover. Brown decorative binding with gilt illustrations/lettering, and in-blind designs. Beveled extremities. Two frontispieces with tissue overlay and illustrated tail-pieces throughout, 515 pages. Originally, this is one title in a set of 32 various novels. Illustrated from drawings by F.O.C. Darley (1822-1888), a well-known illustrator known for his works of famous authors of the 19th century, including Charles Dickens. NOT A TRADE EDITION, FACSIMILE, OR MORE RECENT REPRINT. THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1860 EDITION. Condition of binding: Lightly age darken, light age wear. Endpapers: Beautiful bookplate of Henry Bigelow Williams of Boston (believed to be a well-known property developer, land owner, and distinguished citizen). William also wrote his name, city [Boston] and date [1869], and "32 volumes" on first free endpaper. Several pages have creases (done at the binding/cutting process stage of the book). Hint of offsetting, foxing at… Read More

Boston: Joseph George Cupples, 1891. [1891] Set of two volumes, hardcovers, LIMITED EDITION (100 copies printed for United States, 100 for Great Britain). This is No. 82 of 100 for Great Britain. SIGNED BY THE PUBLISHER. Subscriber edition, heavy stock paper. Blue cloth, gilt lettering/designs on binding, in-blind borders. Deckled fore-edges/bottom edges, gilt on top edges. Frontispieces, tissue overlays. Illustrations throughout (some colored), page illustrations with tissue overlays (one detached, laid in). Illustrated head-pieces at each chapter. Volume II includes index (critical for research). Vol. I, 314 pages; Vol. II, 689 pages. Condition of bindings: Minor wear, three corners bumped, shelf wear/light creases, spines/backstrips darken a tad. Internally: New endpapers. Overall: Both volumes Very Good Plus. Bindings tight, pages clean and very readable. Illustrations bright, vivid. This two-volume work is a major biography of Paul Revere, a hero of the Revolutionary War. He was a silversmith and… Read More

HarperCollinsPublishers, 1996. [1996] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED TO CAROL, DATED 4-9-96 BY THE AUTHOR on half-title page. Authentic inscription/signature by the author. Condition: Fine, pristine. Never read. In gift-giving condition (purchased as a collectible by the owner - kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker). This mystery novel is to be remembered and reaffirms the literary talent of author Janice Daugharty - one of the most exquisite voices in southern fiction. The story begins when several of Chanell Foster's customers fail to show up for their appointments at her solon. By the end of the day there are no customers - the solon is completely empty. Creepy. And scary. A very collectible book, especially a first edition signed. Protected in Mylar cover. 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

Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1872. 1872. First Edition, First Printing. Brown hardcover binding, beveled extremities, gilt lettering/design on top cover, rear cover has design in blind. This is the true first edition with the monogram of James R. Osgood & Co. on the spine. Frontispiece with tissue, 129 pages. Condition: Gilt design on top cover bright, not rubbed. Partial tear along joint of top cover and cracked first hinge (top cover almost detached); short tear to rear hinge; small piece missing from top of spine, foot of spine worn; lightly sunned spine; light shelf wear and wear to corners. Top edge age darken a tad. Tiny chips to chocolate-colored endpapers; lightly age toned internally. On first blank: A wonderful, handwritten gift inscription to a teacher from her students, October 13, 1876. Frontispiece and tissue overlay Very Good. Text: Light offsetting; several pages lightly waving; occasional tiny scattered marks to pages, else overall Good Plus. Text is readable. This… Read More

Hopewell, NJ: The Ecco Press, 1995. [1995] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET. Book kept in a temperature-controlled room; there are no smoke smells from cigarettes or cigars. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Light creases on top of spine panel. Overall, book is Fine. In gift-giving condition. Here is an intriguing collection consisting of two full-length plays, The Perfectionist and Black, and nine one act plays, many of which have been performed in major U.S. and European cities. In these plays, Oates demonstrates her versatility and mastery in a whole new form - making the book fascinating and insightful to read. Collectible book. 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. . First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

[no place]: Peterson's Magazine, 1880. 1880. FIRST EDITION hardcover, three-quarter-bound leather with gilt trimming; four raised hubs (five compartments) on spine, gilt lettering in one compartment. Complete bound set of monthly issues of Peterson's Magazine for 1880. Issues illustrated in steel/wood engravings, hand-colored plates (latter called double-size Paris plates, which were printed from steel plates and then illustrations were colored by hand). Wonderful black and white illustrations (several are foldouts), including full-pagers with tissue overlays. Fascinating, old commercial ads. Condition: Lightly age darken. Binding reflects expected wear, rubbing, abrasion, chipped areas and scattered faint stains/soiling. Large damp stains to edges (affecting part of page borders). Hinges cracked, holding tight. Former owner's name on first pastedown endpaper. Endpapers age toned, scattered damp/foxed areas and chips at extremities. Peterson's magazines age toned, some wear; scattered… Read More

New York City: Various Photographers , 1885. [no date] Antique Photograph Album, 57 photos of people from the 1800s/early 1900s mounted in hardcover album, four photos laid in. Album: Decorated top cover; back cover has padded decorated cloth. Gilt to three edges. It appears most photos are people from New York City and New Jersey; several from Sumter S.C.; Montreal; San Francisco and Oakland, Cal.; Boston; Ontario, Canada. Handwritten sheets of legal paper laid-in identify most of the people and the professional photographer businesses responsible for the photos (most in NYC). It's noted: Last owner of album believed to be Mrs. J.W. Little; some photos from Martha E. McCall's scrapbook. Names: Aunt Mary Stewart (Mary Elizabeth McCall Stewart) (N.Y.), Albert Stewart (N.Y.); Wallace Little, Theodore Little, Edwin Little (Rat, Portage, Ont.), Alice Elizabeth Little, John William and Esther Gamble Little (Midland?); Mattie McCall (New York); Mrs. Emma Brown (Hackettstown, N.J.); Mrs. Jennie Todd,… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2004. [2004] FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. Deep red leather binding features beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 287 pages. Illustrations by Lucille Corcos. Sophisticated binding: Five raised ridges on spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Satin ribbon page markers bound in. Condition: Fine, never read, right from the publisher. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Book in… Read More

New York City: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1983. 1983. FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket (French fold style), about 9¼-inches wide x 12¼-inches high, 68 illustrations including 40 plates in full color, 126 pages. Light brown hardcover with gilt lettering. Condition of hardcover: Fine, New. Dustjacket: Fine. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. In gift-giving condition. Dustjacket protected in Mylar cover. This book's 40 color plates, each with a descriptive commentary, provides insight and anecdote of the style and substance of Renoir's art. Nearly 30 black-and-white reproductions of drawings and studies, present a rich and representative sampling of Renoir's creativity and skills. Several of his bronzes are shown too, and a self-portrait reveals a Renoir almost as charming and unaffected as the children he portrayed, according to the author. This is a spectacular book of Renoir and his portrayal of the mysterious beauty of childhood, of summer skies, flowers,… Read More

Delaware Water Gap, Penn.: Shawnee Press, Inc., 1938. [circa 1938] Pamphlet, first edition, 11 pages of songs. The words to 75 different songs along with the key for singing. About 3½-inches wide x 8½-inches tall. Condition: Short tear to two pages and back cover; light age toning and crease; else overall Very Good. Free of writing and underlines. Here's a wonderful, compact pamphlet with the words to America's favorite songs: Star-Spangled Banner; When You're Smiling; Let Me Call You Sweetheart, There Is a Tavern in the Town, Home on the Range, Polly Wolly Doodle, I've Been Workin' on the Railroad, When You and I Were Young, Maggie; and many more. A Wonderful collection and a vintage piece to treasure. 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. . First Edition.… Read More

Greensboro, North Carolina: Legacy Publications, 1985. [1985] First Edition. Green hardcover, gilt lettering, decorative endpapers, full color photos throughout, 143 pages. No dustjacket. Condition: Fine. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of smoke from a cigarette or cigar smoker. Here in the space of a few hundred square miles, we find a unique treasure of colonial and antebellum structures: the plantation homes of our early planters, and the churches they worshipped. These ancient buildings have a beauty that is self-evident. Some seem familiar, a part of their neighborhood, reassuring in their permanence, while others inevitably evoke a sense of awe and mystery. A beautiful book in full color, packed with insightful information, facts, and history. 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 receiving when you order. We… Read More

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1928. [World War I] [1917] First Edition, hardcover, maroon binding and gilt lettering, untrimmed fore-edge and bottom edge (to give book a sophisticated look), frontispiece, 218 pages. ACTUAL 1917 FIRST EDITION, NOT A FACSIMILE, OR MORE CURRENT REPRINT. Condition: Owner of book said her grandfather had this book and others about France and war locked up in a trunk for several years. As a result, the darken binding has been affected with discolorations, age-toning, and minor chips, mostly because of the lack of air. Edges lightly age-toned. Internally: Old War Library Service Sticker (“This book is provided by the People of the United States through the American Library Association for the Use of the Soldiers and Sailors.”) The sticker has offset onto the first free endpaper. Endpapers are toned, foxed, scattered effects of breakdown in paper. Rear endpapers have some remains of a photo or document once affixed. Several pages of foxing, and two with… Read More

Savannah, Georgia: Beehive Press, 1978. [1978] Brown hardcover with green vine design on binding, 97 pages. Introduction by Felicity Calhoun. This is a beautiful reprint of a wonderful book, originally published in 1850 in Oberlin, Ohio. It clearly addresses Savannah, Georgia in the 1840s: Streets, Public Buildings; Plantation Life, Slaves (enslaved people) of Savannah, Crops and Produce, Education and Society, Sabbath Celebrations, and more. Fascinating reading. Historical, insightful. Condition of hardcover: a small ding/rubbed area at first cover joint, else overall Near Fine. Kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of cigarette or cigar smoke. Text is clear and clean. Scarce book, very 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. . Hardcover. Near Fine.

England: The Nonesuch Press, 1929. 1929. Softcover, limited edition. Numbered (this is No. 1006). THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE, PRINT-ON-DEMAND COPY, OR A MORE RECENT EDITION. THIS IS THE RARE 1929 LIMITED EDITION. John Glanvill's translation with a prologue by David Garnett. Only 1,200 copies for sale by The Nonesuch Press, and 400 copies for sale in the United States by Random House. Book designed by Francis Meynell, composed by T. W. Hay at the Nonesuch Press, printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. Color-stenciled decorations by T.L. Poulton. Top edge gilded. Gilt decorations on top cover of binding; deckled pages; 137 numbered pages, plus limitation page and one page noting printing location [England]. Condition: Two leaves of the Prologue section un-opened (not opened by knife at publisher). Binding lightly age toned, light soiling and wear. Gift inscription on first blank. Some wrinkling, mostly to endpapers. Leaf 137/138 has piece missing (not affecting text), or perhaps the signatures… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1979. [1979] Hardcover bound in genuine leather. THIS IS THE 1979 FULL, FINE LEATHER BINDING EDITION BY EASTON PRESS - NOT THE CHEAPER TRADE BOOK, OR THE MASS-PRODUCED TRADE EDITION; NOR IS IT SIMULATED LEATHER, A COMPOSITE LEATHER, OR A FACSIMILE. Selected, edited and introduced by C. Day Lewis. Illustrated frontispiece, illustrated wood engravings by Peter Reddick. Collector's edition. This beautifully bound, genuine leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated, four raised ridges on spine, lettering and designs on binding stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. 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 are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. All edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound… Read More

Chicago, New York and San Francisco: Belford, Clarke & Company, 1888. 1888. Fine Binding (decorative illustrations and lettering; brown, black and gilt), gilt edges; decorative pattern on endpapers, illustrations include frontispiece, 550 pages. Condition: Light bumps to bottom corners of binding and one at lower extremity of rear binding; lightly age darken binding; minor edge wear at top/foot of spine. Internally: Several pages have minor creases to top corners; small stain on one page. Gilt on edges show some wear, shelving scratches. Else, overall, Very Good. Text is clear, clean, easy to read. The author, Alexander Pope (1688-1744), was a poet and satirist of the English Augustan period. This book includes The Dunciad, an Essay on Man, Moral Essays, Satires, Epistles, Epitaphs, and numerous miscellaneous poems. A wonderful collection. The book is collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books… Read More