Rare books from JB's Book Vault

London: London Stereoscopic Company. Near Fine. 2017. First Edition. Hardcover. 095742468X . Book is in NF condition with light edge wear else a bright and solid copy. Book incudes owl stereoscope. Book is housed in a VG slipcase - some light rubbing to edges, 2 stickers on covers, an approximately 6" scratch along front cover does cut across the 3-D hologram else still a bright and sturdy slipcase. Book is signed by guitarist & author, Brian May, on the FFE and includes a statement of authenticity and code from Beckett Authentication Services.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Signed by Author(s) .

Philadelphia, PA: Locust Moon Press, 2014. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. My research indicates this was a kickstarter edition for early backers of the project as it contains the following: 2 pasted plates on end papers (1 of FFE, 1 on LFE) containing signatures of the contributing artists, a series of 3-D posters with 3-D glasses, a computer generated image and a bookmark. Book itself is in NF condition with trace rubbing to edges and covers, a very small blemish on the rear cover else a bright and solid copy.

San Diego, CA: IDW Publishing. Hardcover. As New. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. A collection of Marvel artist's 1970's/1980's work on Captain Marvel, Warlock and other titles. Book is in AS NEW condition still in publisher's wrap and housed in original cardboard case.

Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1994. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else bright, intact and whole. ARN 50.05

New York: The Century Company, 1902. Limited Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. #84/150 printed on Van Gelder hand made paper at the De Vinne Press 1902. A collection of wood engraving reporductions of classic art. Book is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, light bumping to spine ends, darkened spine, mild soiling to covers, owner's book plate to inner board, pencil marking to FFE else a bright and solid copy. Book is signed by Timothy Cole, engraver, on FFE. SB 5/20

Krakow, Poland: IRSA Publishing House, 1999. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted, light scuffing to covers else still bright, intact and whole. Book is signed by author to FFE. SBB 1/21

Portland, OR: Metropolitan Press, Publishers, 1935. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 2 volume set complete as issued. Both volumes are in VG condition with light rubbing to edges & covers, light bumping to spine ends, light fading to spine, owner's name to FFE on both volumes else a bright and solid set. Book is signed/inscribed by author on 1/2 title page after table of contents. SBB 12/20

Binghamton, NY: Casey Press LLC, 2004. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, bumping to bottom edge, mild soiling to edges, owner's gift inscription to FFE else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in VG condition - price clipped, light rubbing to edges, minor scratching to rear cover else still bright and intact. FOLCAS 11/20

New York: Orion Books, 1991. 3rd Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book is in FINE condition with bright boards and sound binding. Dust jacket is in NF condition - price clipped, trace edge wear noted, faint damp stain to rear cover else bright and intact. Book is signed by Gabreski & other members of the 56th Fighter Group including Paul Conger, Jerry Johnson, Joseph Bennett, Walker Mahurin & Harold Comstock. There is one other signature I am unable to identify. It could be Herschel Green, but I'm not 100%. These signatures are collected on a book plate to the FFE.

Mexico: Vuelta. Near Fine in Fine dustjacket. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 2 volumes complete as issued. VOL. 1 - Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted, very small stain to front cover/bottom corner does not bleed through to text else bright boards & sound binding. VOL. 2 - Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else bright boards & sound binding. Dust jackets are in FINE condition - bright, intact & whole. FOLCAS 4/23; Folio 12"-15" tall .

New York: Random House. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted, two small, faint spots to top edge else a bright & solid copy. Plastic dust jacket is in VG conditioin with trace edge wear noted, very small closed tear to head of spine, some light rolling to front cover else still bright, intact & whole. FOLCAS 4/23; Folio 12"-15" tall .

Petaluma, CA: Acid Test Productions. Near Fine in Near Fine dustjacket. 1997. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition - Signed/Limited #116/475 autographed by six contributing artists. Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else a bright & solid copy. Dust jacket is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else bright, intact & whole. Book is housed in a VG cloth bound slipcase with light rubbing to extremities else still bright & sturdy. Book is autographed by Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelly, Country Joe, Randy Tuken, Herb Greene & Mari Tepper on a rice paper insert preceeding the title page. BILCCC 4/23 ; Folio 12"-15" tall .

Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Company. Very Good. 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. 4 volumes complete as issued. All 4 volumes are in similar condition: Rubbing to edges & covers, bumping to spine ends, mild to moderate soiling to covers & fore edges else still relatively bright with sound bindings. Text is clean. SA 2/23; 4to 9.5" - 12" tall .

Napa, CA: Tales for Travellers. Fine. 1985. Pamphlet. Volume 2 of the Tales for Travellers collection: A collection of 12 short stories presented in map-sized pamphlet form. Each pamphlet is 24 pages printed front & back with unique cover illustrations. The pamphlets themselves are in FINE condition - bright, intact & whole. Pamphlets are housed in a VG slipcase as issued: Some light rubbing & bumping to extremities else a bright & sturdy slipcase. Scarce in this condition as issued. FKTT 8/23 ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Napa, CA: Tales for Travellers. Fine. 1987. Pamphlet. Volume 4 of the Tales for Travellers collection: A collection of 12 short stories presented in map-sized pamphlet form. Each pamphlet is 24 pages printed front & back with unique cover illustrations. The pamphlets themselves are in FINE condition - bright, intact & whole. Pamphlets are housed in a VG slipcase as issued: Some light rubbing & bumping to extremities else a bright & sturdy slipcase. Scarce in this condition as issued. FKTT 8/23 ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .