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

Great Britain: Frederick Warne & Company. Ltd. [No date]. Small original hardcover and dustjacket. [THIS IS THE ACTUAL BRITISH EDITION OF THE BOOK, NOT A FACSIMILE OR LATER EDITION.] Decorative endpapers. Frontispiece and five additional full color illustrated plates, 112 pages. [The first edition was published on September 30, 1930 in London by Frederick Warne and in the United States by David McKay Publications. This is the preferred Great Britain edition.] All Beatrix Potter first editions prior to 1918 have the published date on the title page.] Book and dustjacket in Very Good condition. British born Beatrix Potter planned the book, wrote it, and drew the color and black and white illustrations. 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. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Frederick Warne & Co., Inc., 1918. [1918] Hardcover and dustjacket. Published in New York, the same year as the first edition published in England (date on copyright page); "85 pages" including front matter and color plates (unusual way of pagination by publisher). Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. Green binding, pale-white lettering, illustrated endpapers, colored frontispiece and 26 additional full-color plates. Condition of hardcover: Lightly age toned, mostly at extremities; faint erased remains of penciled description of book on half-title page; else overall Very Good. A collector purchased the book and retained it in a temperature-controlled book cabinet. It's free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Price of 85¢ intact on flap. Short tear, creases, chips at extremities. Light wear/age toning, mostly at folds; scattered soiling; else overall, Good. Protected in Mylar cover. This story is typical Beatrix Potter - a delightful… Read More

New York: Federick Warne & Co., Inc., 1939. [1939]. Small original hardcover and dustjacket, 4¼ x 5-inches, published in New York. [THIS IS THE ACTUAL EARLY EDITION OF THE BOOK, NOT A FACSIMILE OR A MORE RECENT EDITION.] Decorative endpapers. Frontispiece and 26 additional full color illustrated plates. [The first edition was published in 1911 in London by Frederick Warne.] Condition of hardcover: Light age wear and age toning, slight slant to book; Overall, Very Good. Pages are clear, clean, very readable. Dustjacket: chips, liquid stains, some abrasion at folds, lightly age toned, some rippling of paper, overall Fair. Price intact on flap. British born Beatrix Potter planned the book, wrote it, and drew the illustrations. This is a nice early copy of the classic Timmy Tiptoes 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… Read More

New York: Federick Warne & Co., Ltd., 1934. [1934]. Small, original hardcover and dustjacket, 4¼ x 5-inches. [THIS IS THE ACTUAL EARLY EDITION OF THE BOOK, NOT A FACSIMILE OR A MORE RECENT EDITION.] Decorative endpapers. Frontispiece and 26 additional full color illustrated plates, 85 pages. [The first edition was published in 1906 in London by Frederick Warne.] Condition: Hardcover has light age wear/fading, and light bump to top of the spine panel. Overall, Very Good. Text is clean, clear, easy to read. Illustrations are vivid. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Chips/short tears at spine panel and at fold of first flap; light age toning and wear (mostly at folds); else overall Good. British born Beatrix Potter planned the book, wrote it, and drew the illustrations. This collectible, early copy of The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher 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.… Read More

Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1863. 1863. FIRST EDITION, FIRST STATE "B" HARDCOVER, GREEN CLOTH BINDING, GILT TO TOP EDGE, with pebbled pattern and in-blind borders; gold lettering, chocolate-colored endpapers, frontispiece with tissue overlay; 225 pages, with 22 pages of publisher's advertising at end dated November, 1863. Page 11 of publisher's advertising indicates the book "Tales of Wayside Inn and Other Poems" is not priced, but "Nearly ready." Condition of binding: Shelf wear, light bump to one corner (and "showing"). Expected age browning/tanning to edges. Internally: Faint pencil marks by book dealer on first free endpaper, brown spots from "breakdown of paper" on tissue overlay. Ownership name on frontispiece; and on half-title page with date (1863). Minor bumps to text block, causing light creases to corners of pages. Small corner piece of page missing on "Contents" page. Advertising pages: Shaken, tears to gutter area of… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1976. [1976] Hardcover. THIS IS THE FULL LEATHER 1976 EDITION BY EASTON PRESS --- NOT THE TRADE BOOK, OR A SIMULATED LEATHER COPY, FACSIMILE, OR COMPOSITE LEATHER EDITION. Introduction by Thomas Caldecot Chubb. Illustrated frontispiece, illustrations by Federico Castellon. The beautifully bound genuine leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated three 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. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound into book. Condition: Two tiny, almost not noticeable dings to extremity of rear cover (probably shelf wear); else overall Fine. Book never read (purchased by… Read More

New York: Dutton Children's Books, 1993. [1993] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET, SIGNED BY PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER AND HIS GRANDAUGHTER (AN ILLUSTRATOR), SARAH CHULDENKO, WHO MAY HAVE HAD A ROLE IN THE EARLY PLANNING OF THE BOOK. SCARCE SIGNING, TWO SIGNATURES. Condition: Fine, in New condition. Includes vintage photographs, 192 pages including Index. [Note: Some competitive dealers may say a book is new, yet it was read. This book was never read, acquired by a book collector and stored in a temperature-controlled room.] This book is the first for a former United States president to address younger readers. Part personal narrative and part thoughtful exposition of current history, the vivid text examines the causes and effects of conflict and explains the urgent call for nonviolent conflict resolution in the world today. Excellent book, historical and meaningful. A first edition signed by the President and his granddaughter. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book… Read More

Cincinnati, Ohio: Henry Hoyt, 1879. 1879. Decorative green hardcover with designs in-blind. Brown endpapers, four full-page maps in preliminaries, 252 pages. NOT A FACSIMILE, PRINT-ON-DEMAND BOOK, OR A MORE RECENT REPRINT; THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1879 EDITION AND VERY COLLECTIBLE. RARE. Condition of binding: Age wear, discoloration spots, minor stains, shelf wear (short tear to foot of spine), light bump to one corner. Internally, minor corner piece missing at corner of title page; minor abrasion and short tear to free rear endpaper. Old small stains from insects (including edges), crease to last free endpaper, edges age darken, else overall Good (especially good for A book over 144 years old). Pages are clear, very readable; maps are vivid. This is a lesson textbook for preachers, ministers, and teachers, including exercises presented in a format such as Connection, Explanatory, Illustrative, and Practical --- to help students with comprehension and understanding. Included is a list of Authors Quoted in… Read More

New York: Street & Smith Corp., 1915. [1915] Paperback, 316 pages. No. 41 of The Western Story Library. [THIS IS THE 1915 VERSION, NOT A FACSIMILE OR MORE RECENT REPRINT.] Two pages of advertising in front of title page, four pages of advertising at end of numbered pages. Condition of binding: Wear, soiling, foxing, chips at extremities of top cover and ends of spine (creases at spine). Edges darken, age toning and foxing. Chip to two pages; pages age toned, however, overall very readable. Scarce 1915 edition. Overall, book is Fair. This vintage book for juveniles features Ted Strong and his band of bronco-busters and their adventures. Chapters include Song Shoots a Wolf, Aloft after a Prisoner, Ted's Great Victory, and Kit's Troublesome Prisoner. A great cowboy story. 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… Read More

Chicago, ILL.: Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1992. [1992] Brown hardcover, gilt to top edge, gold lettering, frontispiece and vintage photographs. 355 pages including Index and advertising from the publisher. Edited by Ben Procter. Compact book: 4½ x 7- inches. Condition: Faint fading on back cover of binding, else overall Fine. New condition, never read. Free of smoke smells from a cigarette or cigar smoker. In gift-giving condition. This is the exciting story of a famous Texas Ranger company under the leadership of the legendary Captain Lee McNelly, who did so much to bring peace to south Texas in the decades of the 1870s and '80s. The author, Napoleon Augustus Jennings, became obsessed with finding his fortune in Texas, but ended up as a Ranger private under McNelly during the most difficult period in the histories of Texas and Mexico. Lawlessness was rampant on both sides of the Rio Grande. An exciting, historical book. Note: We are a well-established,… Read More

College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Press, 1984. [1984] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY LADY BIRD JOHNSON, Louise Lindsey Merrick Texas Environment Series, Number 7. Photos by Texas Highways Magazine. Introduction by Glen Evans. Foreword by Lady Bird Johnson, Preface by Frank Lively and Tommie Pinkard. Inscribed "For Ethyl Mannix --- this Spring has been a joy to eye and heart! All best wishes for your days ahead --- Lady Bird Johnson." (Mannix could be the wife of the politician?). Condition of hardcover: Fine. Dustjacket: Price clipped on flap; minor shelving creases at extremities, else overall all Near Fine. The photographers of Texas Highway magazine reveal the dramatic beauty of the state's wild flowers, reproduced in full color. Each photograph is accompanied by identification and a brief caption, many of which disclose fascinating and little-known facts about the plant. A beautiful volume, and inscribed and signed by the former First… Read More

Cape Town, South Africa : Maskew Miller Limited, 1949. [1949] Red softcover, 5th edition, illustrated, fold-out plate bound in next to title page, 278 pages. Condition of binding: Age wear, short tear to foot of spine panel cloth, minor discoloration spots, creases. Interior: Some scattered pencil notations and underlines in text, corner creases, minor wear; else overall Good. Fold-out plate intact. This is obviously is a well-read textbook, yet overall text is clear and readable and illustrations are vivid. Certainly 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. . 5th Editiion. Soft Cover. Good..

Louisville, KY: Harmony House Publishers, 1992. [1992] First Edition, blue hardcover, gilt lettering, 112 pages; and dustjacket. Condition of hardcover: Age toning to upper extremity, mostly at top cover and spine. Text is clear and readable. Photographs are clear and vivid. Dustjacket: Shelf wear (mostly creases) and light wear from handling. Overall, book/dustjacket are Very Good. Ohio University has been educating students since 1815 and has a rich heritage. It fosters the traditional liberal arts, but reaches out to new disciplines in science and technology. Here are vintage photographs and captions along with spectacular photographs of a modern university. 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. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

Chicago: S. Stone, 1901. [1901] FIRST EDITION hardcover. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE, PRINT ON-DEMAND BOOK, OR A MORE RECENT REPRINT. THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1901 FIRST EDITION. Rebound in ¾-leather hardcover (Moroccan leather on spine/corners) and marbled paper, gilt lettering and design on spine, marbled endpapers, frontispiece and 25 black and white plates throughout (with protective tissue overlays). Gilt to top edge, untrimmed fore-edge and bottom edge (to add sophistication), 413 pages. Introduction by Gen. Joseph Wheeler. Condition of binding: Minor shelf wear, light wear to corners (two showing a tad), scattered wear/rubbing to spine area and binding extremities, several darken spots. Endpapers: Light wear, old bookplate of previous owner. The ½-inch neatly trimmed at foot of page 9 looks like production issue at binder. Numerous pages unopened (signatures not cut opened at the publisher's binder), therefore the book has not been read. Free of smelly old damp stains, and the smell of… Read More

Philiadelphia, PA: The Curtis Publishing Company, 1968. [May 4, 1968] The Saturday Evening Post, featuring article "There Once Was a Guru from Rishikesh." Part One. By journalist Lewis H. Lapham of the Post. He learns about Transcendental Meditation, makes a voyage to India and meets the Maharishi, the Beatles, a Beach Boy, Mia Farrow, and other notables in search of something. The arrival of the Beatles (with their wives and singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys), caused unpleasant incidents with the press. Fascinating and historical. Other articles in this issue of the Post are by Joan Didion and Daniel P. Moynihan. Condition of the magazine: Old address sticker, nicks, and rubbing on front cover. Else, Overall Very Good Plus. Free of the smell of smoke from cigarette or cigar smokers. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books and magazines thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you… Read More

Cleveland: The Cobham and Hatherton Press, 1988. 1988. FIRST EDITION LIMITED EDITION OF 1500 COPIES. Hardcover, no dustjacket, as issued. Ivory and green binding. Frontispiece. Condition: Two corners bumped, another one showing; light soiling to binding; pencil marks (and faint erased marks) by former book dealer on front endpaper; several pages have creases at corners (two pages have extended paper corner, which happened at the printer); light smudge on top edge; else overall Very Good. Book not musty or smelly, and not owned by a former smoker. No cracked or torn joints or hinges, no bookplates, stickers, or torn pages. No writing or underlines in text. Not a former library book. Book published in limited edition of 1500 copies by The Cobham and Hatherton Press of Cleveland, Ohio on Mohawk Superfine paper, September, 1988. This book is the interesting history and accomplishments of The Cleveland Music School Settlement in Cleveland, Ohio. It became one of the largest and most respected community… Read More

Charlottesville, Virginia: The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Inc., 1965. [1965] Pamphlet, 32 pages. Black and white illustrations and photos. This is the edition published by The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, authored by Theodore Fred Kuper. Introduction by Claude G. Bowers. About 5-1/8-inches wide x 6¾-inches high. Condition: Faint age toning to binding; else overall Very Good Plus. Binding tight. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing in text, or page tears. Stored in a temperature-controlled environment - no smelly humidity stains or the smell of a smoker. Text is clear and readable, photos/illustrations are in fine condition. No one can understand Americanism, as Lincoln understood it, and be ignorant of the Jefferson who was its prophet and moulder. This booklet presents a graphic overview of Jefferson's life which will be an incentive to a more intensive study of the man who belongs with the comparatively few immortals. Here is a wonderful, concise presentation of the… Read More

Franlin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1978. 1978. Genuine, leather-bound hardcover, 317 pages. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE, A TRADE BOOK, OR A BOOK-ON-DEMAND. THIS IS THE 1978 FULL-LEATHER EDITION BY FRANKLIN LIBRARY. Illustrated by Jane Sterrett. Beautiful brown leather-bound book with gilt designs and lettering. Two raised edges on spine. All edges in gilt. Silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. The acid-free book paper is a special paper stock made to archival standards. Franklin Library is no longer in business, so all leather-bound books by this publisher are collectible. Condition: Minor shelf-wear (almost not noticeable), else overall Fine. The book was never read. A collector purchased the book and retained it in a temperature-controlled book cabinet. It's free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. In gift-giving condition. This is a wonderful collection of stories by Thomas Mann: "Death in Venice," "Tonio Kröger," "Mario and the… Read More

New York: Blue Ribbon Books Incorporated, 1933. [1933] FIRST EDITION hardcover, no dustjacket. About 8-inches wide by 10¼-inches high. Pictorial binding and endpapers, 26 full page illustrations (12 in full color). Numerous in-text illustrations. 64 pages. Condition of binding: Significant wear with about 4½-inches of spine covering (back strip) missing (chip to rear joint). Heavy shelf wear/chips, corners showing. Wear/chips to extremities. Rubbing to covers, with light abrasion marks. Age toned, scattered foxing/old humidity stains. Expected age toning to edges. Internally: Scattered old humidity stains/marks/foxing and faint soiling marks. Else overall book is in Fair condition. Pages and illustrations are surprisingly clear and readable. Free of children's scribbling or writing or coloring of illustrations. Free of dog-eared or torn pages (typically rare for a popular children's book). Free of stickers or bookplates. Not a former library book. A classic children's story… Read More

Tucson, Arizona: Aztex Corporation, 1993. [1993] Hardcover and dustjacket. About 8-7/8-inches wide x 11¼ inches high. Condition of hardcover: Light bump at top of spine strip; two business cards from Goodyear executives tipped-to first free endpaper; else overall Near Fine. Free of binding cracks and tears, writing in text, and page tears. Not a former library book. Dustjacket: Light bump to top of spine panel strip, light creases, very faint aging/rubbing; else overall Very Good. Tire Wars traces Goodyear's involvement from NASCAR and sports cars in the '50s, Indy in the '60s, Formula I in the '70s, to drag races, monster trucks, land speed records, sprints, and more. Here you'll find sharp insights into auto racing and tire development - over 270 exciting photos. 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… Read More