Search Results: Titles starting with V from Stanley Louis Remarkable Books (IOBA)

New York: Artisan, 1998. 5th Printing. Near Fine/Very Good. William Warren ("Bill") Bradley (b 1943) is an American politician and former professional basketball player He was a star basketball player while at Princeton, taking his team to a 3rd place finish in the 1965 NCAA tournament, Awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, he then studied at Oxford for two years before starting his NBA career He play for 11 seasons with the New York Knicks, winning championships in 1970 and 1973 He retired from basketball in 1977 and ran for and won the US Senate seat from New Jersey in 1978 He served three terms as a Democratic US senator from New Jersey (1979â€"1997) He ran for the Democratic Party's nomination for president in the 2000 election, which he lost to Vice President Al Gore This copy is in black cloth with gilt titles on the spine Very slight bumping to corners No other marks or damage The unclipped DJ has a tear (repaired) down the spine edge, and slight chipping at the top of the spine, but otherwise… Read More

London: Published by the Author, 1894. First. Very Good-. This author signed volume has paper bound cover boards and brown cloth bound spine The title, author and publishing year appear on the front cover board This book is author signed, by Roland W Paul, on the first free endpaper This book contains 40 illustrated plates A Kermit C Parsons ownership stamp appears in the first pastedown endpaper, as well, and is signed by Parsons below "The chief aim [of this work] has been to bring together in a concise and handy form a series of drawings of many of the old bits still remaining in London streets that of necessity must disappear before long, and to record some that have lately been pulled down, accompanied by such short descriptive notes as seemed necessary to give their position and history where any existed" (From the preface) There is minor chipping and cracking at spine ends but the binding is still sound The cover boards show signs of modest rubbing, soiling and age darkening, but text and… Read More

London: John Murray, 1868. First edition, second issue. Very Good. The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, 2 volumes, 1st edition, 2nd issue, 1868, letterpress illustrations, 32pp publisher's catalogue dated April 1867 at end of volume 1, 2pp publisher's list at end of volume 2. Original green cloth with gilt titles on the spines and blind-stamped design on all covers.  Minor professional restoration apparent with new endpapers (matching original) and discreet spine reinforcement.  Some light spotting at front and rear, pages in volume 2 mostly uncut.   Ink name of a previous owner at top of ffep of volume 1.   Slight foxing on endpapers only.  Text otherwise shows just slight age toning, with no other marks or damage. Large 8vo (Freeman 878 Second issue copy with one-line errata to volume I and no errata to volume II), 411 + 32 p ad, 486 + 2 p ads pp.

London: John Murray, 1890. Second Edition, Revised, Fifth Thousand. Hardcover. Very good +. From Wikipedia: "Fertilisation of Orchids is a book by English naturalist Charles Darwin published on 15 May 1862 under the full explanatory title On the Various Contrivances by Which British and Foreign Orchids Are Fertilised by Insects, and On the Good Effects of Intercrossing. Darwin's previous book, On the Origin of Species, had briefly mentioned evolutionary interactions between insects and the plants they fertilised, and this new idea was explored in detail. Field studies and practical scientific investigations that were initially a recreation for Darwin-a relief from the drudgery of writing-developed into enjoyable and challenging experiments. Aided in his work by his family, friends, and a wide circle of correspondents across Britain and worldwide, Darwin tapped into the contemporary vogue for growing exotic orchids. The book was his first detailed demonstration of the power of natural selection and… Read More

New York: William Morrow and Company, 1958. 6th printing. Near Fine/Very good. From Wikipedia: "Sir Laurens Jan van der Post, CBE (1906 - 1996) was a South African Afrikaner writer, farmer, soldier, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer and conservationist. He was noted for his interest in Jungianism and the Kalahari Bushmen, his experiences during World War II, as well as his relationships with notable figures such as the future King Charles III and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. After his death, there was controversy over claims that he had exaggerated many aspects of his life, as well as his sexual abuse and impregnation of a 14-year-old girl." Near fine in tan cloth with black titles and illustration on the spine.  Very slight bumping at the spine ends and ink name of a previous owner on the ffep.  No other marks or damage at all.  Unclipped DJ has mild fading on the jacket spine and 2 closed tears, but it otherwise very good.

Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1973. First. Fine/Good. Fine blue cloth binding with silvered titles on spine and front cover Glassine dust jacket still intact, although chipping at edges 177 pp Appears unread.

London: J. Allen, 1856. First-Copyright Edition. William Palmer (1824â€"1856), also known as the Rugeley Poisoner or the Prince of Poisoners, was an English doctor found guilty of murder in one of the most notorious cases of the 19th century Charles Dickens called Palmer "the greatest villain that ever stood in the Old Bailey" Palmer was convicted for the 1855 murder of his friend John Cook, and was publicly hung the following year He had poisoned Cook with strychnine and was suspected of poisoning several other people including his brother and his mother-in-law, as well as four of his children who died of "convulsions" before their first birthdays Palmer made large sums of money from the deaths of his wife and brother after collecting on life insurance, and by defrauding his wealthy mother out of thousands of pounds, all of which he lost through gambling on horses This book contains the complete verbatim court transcript of Palmer's trial, and includes a taped in added comment on the last page… Read More

Burlington, VT: The Free Press Association, 1886. First. Very Good. George Grenville Benedict (1826 â€" 1907) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War He was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863 During his stint in the Army, Benedict wrote letters to the newspaper, The Burlington Daily Free Press, for publishing After the war he later compiled these letters into a two-volume work Vermont in the Civil War: A History of the Part Taken by the Vermont Soldiers and Sailors in the War for the Union 1861-1865 This set is in excellent condition Rebound in fresh green cloth Everything solid, with little foxing or toning.

Boston: The Youth's Companion Publishers, 1919. First. Near Fine. A pocket sized atlas highlighting the many redrawn borders around the world, as a result of the Versailles treaty ending World War I Red lining new changes over previous borders A fascinating historical record of the many changes, some of which stoked grievances that led eventually to WWII This copy is near fine No marks or damage at all All text and maps are clean and bright 32 pp.

Boston: The Youth's Companion Publishers, 1919. First. Near Fine. A pocket sized atlas highlighting the many redrawn borders around the world, as a result of the Versailles treaty ending World War I Red lining new changes over previous borders A fascinating historical record of the many changes, some of which stoked grievances that led eventually to WWII This copy is near fine No marks or damage at all All text and maps are clean and bright 32 pp.

Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Priinting Office, 1973. First. Softcover. Fine. A special report detailing the lives and actions of the more than 100 individuals from all military branches who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War from 1964 through 1972.   Each individual story is a testament to bravery and sacrifice.  Indices sort the recipients by branch of service, geography and alphabetically. The book is fine in green wrappers with black printing.  No marks or damage at all and appears unread. DG.

New York: William Sloane Associates, 1960. Limited autographed edition, first thus. Good. A good only copy in gray cloth with silvered titles on spine and design on front cover Spine and covers faded and front hinge loose but else very good Limitation on ffep "Of a special autographed edition, this is number 136" and signed Theodore H White (This volume was acquired in a group of White books with gift inscriptions to the long-time Senator from NY, Jacob Javits and his wife, however this particular book shows no Javits affiliation) 468 pp.

London: A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1803. Reprint. Fair. An interesting travel book originally published in late 18th century Volume 2 (of 2) only This copy is full leather binding but both boards are detached Gilt title on red label on spine Text block remains intact and tight with no markings or damage, save some age toning 383 pp.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1975. First. Near Fine/Near Fine. A near fine, inscribed first edition from this classic American humorist Both book and DJ are nearly perfect, save for browning on the inside front cover and ffep, apparently from a previous owner keeping a newspaper clipping in the book (see photo) Inscribed by author "For Connie with live, November 12, 1975" 224 pp.

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1975. First. Near Fine/Very Good+. A near fine copy in purple cloth with silver and black titles on spine Slight fading at spine top and slight soiling on ends, but otherwise excellent Text is clean and unmarked Unclipped DJ has minor soiling and edgewear, but otherwise excellent as well Inscribed by Perelman "For J B Sincerely S J Perelman" on rear end paper, upside down I have seen at least one other example where Perelman signed at the rear rather than the typical ffep or title page It's not clear whether it was simply that someone handed him the book upside down, or was done from his impish sense of humor 224 pp.

1939. Very Good. An interesting set of ephemera from 1939 A completed test blue book from an apparent college student in thermodynamics He got a 90% score! More a curiosity piece than an antiquarian item, but was too intriguing to not offer For the eclectic physics fan 16 pp.

Glenside, PA: The Lithuanian American Community. Very Good. Annual reports of Soviet human rights violations in Lithuania, published by the Lithuanian-American community in the US All in very good to fine condition Reports include years 1971, 1972 (2 copies) , 1976, 1977, 1979 (hardcover) and 1982.

Boston: Cummings and Hilliard, 1816. Very Good. A Vocabulary, or Collection of Words and Phrases Which Have Been Supposed to be Peculiar to the United States of America First edition of this first book of Americanisms Bound in full early calf, rebacked, gilt Hinges cracked, some small chips and wear to edges and corners, title with small red ink near upper margin, two leaves each with one small marginal chip, contents quite clean overall with few flaws, Very Good overall [Sabin 62638] Provenance: From the collection of Robert Easton Robert Easton (1930 â€" 2011) was an American radio, film, and television actor whose career spanned more than 60 years His mastery of English dialect earned him the title of "The Man of a Thousand Voices" For decades, he was a leading Hollywood dialogue and accent coach (from Wikipedia) .

London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1959. First. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. From Wikipedia: "The Vodi is a novel by John Braine, first published in the United Kingdom in 1959 by Eyre & Spottiswoode. A revised version was published in 1978. Dick Corvey is suffering from advanced tuberculosis in a provincial sanitarium. While confined to bed 24 hours a day, he meditates on various events from his earlier life, his friendship with Tom, his relationships with women, especially his brief engagement with Lois who abandoned him when his virtually hopeless condition had become apparent. A recurring theme is that of the Vodi, a malevolent race of small creatures invented by Tom when at school. The chief concern of the Vodi is to persecute and destroy the unlucky: the good and harmless people who invite the wrath of the Vodi by these very qualities (while the undeserving minority can enjoy good fortune and all life's comforts unhampered). Among others, Dick is tended by Nurse Evelyn Mallaton, whose sympathy and… Read More

London: J. Stratford, 1809. Stratford"s Authentic Edition. Binding very good+, text-fair. Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, KG, GCB, GCH (1763 -1827) was the second son of George III. A soldier by profession, from 1764 to 1803 he was Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück in the Holy Roman Empire. From the death of his father in 1820 until his own death in 1827, he was the heir presumptive to his elder brother, George IV, in both the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Kingdom of Hanover. He was thrust into the British Army at a very early age and was appointed to high command at the age of thirty, when he was given command of a notoriously ineffectual campaign during the War of the First Coalition, a continental war following the French Revolution. Later, as Commander-in-Chief during the Napoleonic Wars, he oversaw the reorganization of the British Army, establishing vital structural, administrative and recruiting reforms for which he is credited with having done "more for the army… Read More