Search Results: Titles starting with Q from Black Cat Hill Books

Philadelphia, PA Ferris & Leach, 1902. Hardcover Popular Edition [1902]: Two Volumes in One. Good: Shows significant indications of use: the binding shows moderate lean and is very slightly cocked; considerable wear to the extremities; rubbing and soiling to the panels; the pages have tanned very slightly; the pastedown titles label at the upper backstrip is heavily rubbed, but still legible, if with some difficulty; the former owner's name at the front pastedown endpaper; New York Yearly Meeting sticker affixed to the front pastedown endpaper, "According to the Will of Henry H. Mosher. The binding remains secure; the text is clean. Overall, remains a sturdy reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 443pp. + Index. Popular Edition [1902]: Two Volumes in One. First Edition [1902], unstated. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

Baltimore, MD Penguin Books: Pelican, 1974. Paperback First Edition Thus (1974), Second Printing (1976). Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing to the panels; a couple of stress creases near the corners and to the backsrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A sturdy, presentable reading copy, showing the mild wear and some unobtrusive imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.1 x 4.35 x 0.55 inches). 254 pages. Includes Index. Language: English. Weight: 5.6 ounces. The front cover depicts a sculpture by Peter Peri. A Pelican original: A1663. First Edition Thus (1974), Second Printing (1976). Mass Market Paperback.

Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends, 1963. Hardcover Reprint Edition; Second Printing Thus [1963]. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; foxing at the top edge; publisher's bookplate at the front pastedown endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only a touch of wear: mild rubbing; faint soiling; barely discernible foxing; a tiny, closed tear at the top of the rear panel; unclipped. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound; clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 208pp. Sketch of His Life By Mary Hoxie Jones. A Centenary Volume. Reprint Edition Stated; Second Printing Thus [1963]. Hardback with DJ.

London, UK George Allen & Unwin, 1953. Hardcover Third Edition (1938); Fifth Impression thus with a New Chapter added (1953). Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light shelving wear to the the lower extremities; slight spine lean; considerable foxing to the outside edges and sparsely to the endpapers; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A sturdy copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only light wear and a couple of minor flaws. The DJ shows mild rubbing and considerable finger smudging and soiling to the panels; light wear to the extremities; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. A solid, attractive copy in a lightly worn DJ, with some cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.5 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches). 369 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound. Third Edition (1938);… Read More

New York, NY Fordham University Press, 1974. Paperback Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 118 pages. University Press Paperback.

San Francisco, CA W.H. Freeman, 1976. Paperback Second Edition [1976], Revised & Enlarged; First Printing Thus. The First Edition was published in 1969. Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; sunning to the red background field of the backstrip and hinges (the titles thereon remain legible, if not so bright as when new); the binding is square but this binding glue is brittle and has cracked at one spot; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a serious flaw and several minor, unobtrusive imperfections. A handsome reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6 x 1 inches). xi, 370 pages. Liberally… Read More

Cambridge, MA Perseus Books: The Advanced Book Program, 1989. Paperback Reprint Edition (1989); Eighth Printing thus. First published in 1962. Very Near Fine in Wraps:a couple of very faint stress creases near the outside edge of the front panel; very mild rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple very minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.85 x 0.5 inches). xix, 203 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11.1 ounces The Advanced Book Classics Series. Reprint Edition (1989); Eighth Printing thus. First published in 1962.… Read More

Boulder, CO Westview Press, 1992. Paperback First Edition Thus (1992), Fourth Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the outside edges and the very mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the back-strip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the mildest wear. Very close to 'As New', and could easily pass for such. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.8 x 6 x 1.5 inches). xvii, 734 pages. Language: English. Weight: 33.4 ounces. Frontiers in Physics Series. First Edition Thus (1992), Fourth Printing. Academic Press Paperback.

Schenectady, NY American Institute of Physics , 1979. Hardcover First Edition [1979], unstated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: very mild rubbing to the outside edges; former owner's name at the title page; barely discernible tanning to the text pages; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Not quite perfect, but remains a lovely copy: very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.55 x 0.95 inches). 339 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 8.4 ounces. AIP Conference Proceedings, Number 55: Particles and Fields Subseries, No. 18. Hardback: Lacks DJ. 

New York, NY John Wiley & Sons: Interscience , 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1977), Fourth Printing. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of rubbing to the wrapper covers; a touch of soiling to the white background field of the wrapper covers; some faint creases at the backstrip; superficial indentations near the hinge of the front panel; the titles are very slightly sunned at the backstrip, but still remain clearly legible; the binding is square, and remains perfectly secure (the binding is sewn); the text is clean. Former owner's name inscribed at the upper corner of the front endpaper. Remains a handsome copy, showing mild wear and a couple of minor flaws; close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.7 x 6.75 x 1.55 inches). xv, 622 pages. Translated from the French by Susan Reid Hemley, and Nicole and Dan Ostrowsky. Language: English. Weight: 2 pounds, 12 ounces. First Edition Thus (1977), Fourth… Read More

New York, NY Doubleday , 2004. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only the binding's slight line; the binding remain perfectly secure; else flawless; text clean. DJ is pristine; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. Not a Remainder, but there is a tiny DOT AT THE BOTTOM EDGE, which a local bookseller used to distinguish 'new' from 'used' books. NOT a Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 340pp. Hardback with DJ. When I open the first pages of a novel by Chitra Divakaruni, I know I'm in good hands. There will be a fascinating, exciting story, interesting and compelling characters, and every event will be told in rich, poetic prose. Queen of Dreams is no exception. I read it very quickly because the story kept pulling me forward; one climax after another made for a very exciting read. I reread it more slowly, then, to enjoy details I… Read More

Boston, MA: Beacon Press. Fine. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback.. First Edition Thus (1990) ; First Printing thus indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5 x 0.65 inches). Language: English. Weight; 8ounces. A hardcover edition was published in 1987. Trade Paperback. Judy Grahn (born 1940) is an American poet and author. Inspired by her experiences of disenfranchisement as a butch lesbian, she… Read More

New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books. Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED "FOR MISCHA, ANNE RICE" at the front free endpaper. First Edition (1988) ; First Printing. Very Good in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows considerable foxing to the outside edges, most severly to the top edge; the very slightest spine lean; mild shelving wear along the bottom edges of the cream quarter cloth and boards; small, faint smudges at the bottom edge; some smudges also to the lower front panel (or perhaps that's foxing) ; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and some notable cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows only mild wear to the… Read More

Chicago, IL University Of Chicago Press, 1969. Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA [1969]; Third Printing (1975). Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; a former bookseller has rubbed out the price at the upper corner of the front panel; considerable rubbing to the wrapper covers; some notations and marginalia in the index; the binding is square and secure; the text itself is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, but showing moderate wear and some imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches). v, 180 pages. Index. Preface by the author. Language: English. Weight: 8.1 ounces. First Edition Thus in the USA [1969]; Third Printing (1975). Trade Paperback.

Denver, CO University of Denver Press, 1952. Hardcover First Edition (1952), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with University of Denver Press' customary practice. First Edition (1952), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with University of Denver Press' customary practice. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: The Book shows evidence of very light shelving wear; at the heel of the backstrip; the upper corners are mildly nudge; tiny stain at the upper fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ's extremities show some… Read More

Boston, MA Beacon Press, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Beacon Press's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1996), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean.Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". The DJ is also flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected.. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.75 x… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Vintage International, 2001. Paperback First Edition Thus [2001]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2001]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 230 pages. Trade Paperback. 

Vomperbert, Tyrol, Austria Alexander Bernhardt Publishing, 1972. Hardcover Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only a little spine lean; else flawless; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single flaw; not quite absolutely pristine, but remains close to it. The DJ shows a hint of rubbing and the faintest soiling to the cream-toned background field of the panels; unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.8 x 5 x 0.8 inches). 232 pages. Black cloth over boards with gilt titles to the spine & front cover. Language: English. Weight: 11.4 ounces. Only Authorized Edition. Hardback with DJ. 

Orange, NJ Power Publishers, Inc. , 1975. Paperback Second Ed; First printing. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: Just a hint of wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint soiling; covers toned a little; binding secure; text clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 70pp. Second Ed; First printing thus. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps

Boulder, CO Sentient Publications, 2002. Paperback First Edition (2002), unstated. First Edition (2002), unstated. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.95 x 5.5 x 0.45 inches). vii, 160 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8.4 ounces. Trade Paperback.