|
Biography CROY Homer
Our Will Rogers w/ SIGNED HOMER CROY LETTER ADDRESSED TO AUTHOR AND RADIO HOST MARY MARGARET MCBRIDE - "The First Lady of Radio"
New York: Duell Sloan & Pierce 1953. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good /Very Good. 5 1/2 X 8 1/4 Inches. 377 PP. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. DJ price-clipped. Accompaned by Signed Letter TLS from Homer Croy to Mary Margaret McBride. McBride "The First Lady of Radio" was a popular radio host and author. She was one of the great interviewers of the mid-20th Century. A nice copy overall. Duell, Sloan & Pierce hardcover
Bookseller reference : 1911
|
|
|
Biography RAMSLAND Katherine
Prism of the Night: A Biography of Anne Rice
New York: Dutton 1991. First Edition First Printing. Very Good/Near Fine. 6 1/2 X 9 1/4 Inches. 385 Pages. THE FIRST AND ONLY MAJOR BIOGRAPHY ON THE LIFE AND WRITING OF ANNE RICE! A clean copy with a slight lean to spine. Original price of $22.95 intact. Full numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Dutton unknown
Bookseller reference : 255
|
|
|
Biography of Master Hsuan Hua Publicatio
Records of the Life of the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua Vol. 1
Buddhist Text Translation Society. Hardcover. VERY GOOD. Light rubbing wear to cover spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Possible clean ex-library copy with their stickers and or stamps. Buddhist Text Translation Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3236442061 ISBN : 0917512782 9780917512780
|
|
|
Biography of Master Hsuan Hua Publication Committee Staff
Records of the Life of Tripitaka Master Hua
Buddhist Text Translation Society 1981. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Buddhist Text Translation Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : G0917512782I4N00 ISBN : 0917512782 9780917512780
|
|
|
Biography of Master Hsuan Hua Publication Committee Staff
Records of the Life of Tripitaka Master Hua
Buddhist Text Translation Society 1981. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Buddhist Text Translation Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : G0917512782I3N00 ISBN : 0917512782 9780917512780
|
|
|
Biography of Master Hsuan Hua Publicatio
Records of the Life of the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua Vol. 1
Buddhist Text Translation Society. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear and may have some markings on the inside. Buddhist Text Translation Society unknown
Bookseller reference : GRP13925742 ISBN : 0917512782 9780917512780
|
|
|
Biography MAYS Willia; SAHADI Lou
Say Hey: The Autobiography of Willie Mays
New York: Simon and Schuster 1988. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 5 3/4 X 8 3/4 Inches. 286 PP 1 PP Credits. First Printing with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $17.95 intact on front DJ flap. Simon and Schuster hardcover
Bookseller reference : 934
|
|
|
Biography PIKE Diane Kennedy
SEARCH: The Personal Story of a Wilderness Journey SIGNED TO ACTRESS BETTYE JAFFE
New York: Pocket Books 1971. First Paperback Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 4 X 7 Inches. 191 PP. First paperback printing of the story of the death of Bishop James Pike. Pike was a rather well-known spiritual leader of the mid-20th Century. He famously invited Martin Luther King Jr. to speak to his congregation in CA just after the march on Selma AL. Bettye Jaffe is most famous for her role as Dr. Maggie Graham on the hit 1960's TV show Ben Casey. A bit of wear to spine and edges. Toning and foxing. Pocket Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 3162
|
|
|
Biography CARTER Jimmy
Sharing Good Times SIGNED FIRST PRINTING
New York: Simon and Schuster 2004. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 5 5/8 X 7 3/4 Inches. 174 PP. First printing with full and complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $21.00 intact on front flap. Signed by President Jimmy Carter on the second page. A sharp copy. Simon and Schuster hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3051
|
|
|
Biography WYNETTE Tammy
Stand By Your Man ASSOCIATION COPY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED TO FRIENDS WHO ARE MENTIONED IN THE BOOK
New York: Simon and Schuster 1979. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 349 PP. First Edition First Printing with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $11.95 intact on front flap of DJ. The original leading lady of Country Music. Signed and inscribed by Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry star Tammy Wynette to her friends Wally and Judy Colbath. Fresh off of her divorce from George Jones in 1975 Burt Reynolds introduced Tammy to Wally. Wally toured Tammy around Jupiter Florida in search of a beach house. This introduction which ended with her buying her beach house obviously led a significant friendship. The entire introduction from Burt Reynolds and house-hunt is detailed in the book. Accompanied by two backstage passes from a much later 1996 Tammy Wynette show. Signed and inscribed: "To Judy & Wally what wonderful friends you are. Wish we had more time to be together. I love both of you very much come visit in Nashville sometime Love ya both - Tammy Wynette." Slight foxing to cloth and gutters. DJ worn a bit at edges. Some sunning and foxing to DJ spine and rear panel. An acceptable copy with an exceptional provenance. Simon and Schuster hardcover
Bookseller reference : 1244
|
|
|
Biography ASTAIRE Fred
Steps in Time Signed First Edition
New York: Harper and Brothers 1959. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 5 3/4 X 8 1/2 Inches. 338 Pages. Stated First Edition. Signed directly on the title-page by Fred Astaire. Housed in original dust jacket that retains price of $4.95 on inside front flap. Minor wear and discoloration at edges and folds. Two strips of clear tape have been applied to the lower edge of the jacket. A scarce signed edition to locate. Harper and Brothers hardcover
Bookseller reference : 370
|
|
|
Biography SCHICKEL Richard; SPIELBERG Steven
Steven Spielberg: A Retrospective
New York: Sterling 2012. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 10 X 11 3/4 Inches. 280 Pages. Large coffee table sized pictorial album of Spielberg's films. Full numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Slight wear to dust jacket edges and corners. Profusely illustrated with photographs from the films we know by heart. Jaws E.T. Indiana Jones Empire of the Sun Jurassic Park Minority Report The Color Purple The Terminal. Sterling hardcover
Bookseller reference : 332
|
|
|
Biography BARNUM PT. P. T.
Struggles and Triumphs or Forty Years' Recollections
New York: American News Company 1873. First Thus. Original cloth. Very Good . 5 X 7 3/4 Inches. 776 PP. First thus edition - the first printing of the "Author's Edition" with added text up to February 1873. Original brown cloth with gilt title stamping to spine. Front and rear cover embossed in blind. Tissue-guard intact. Preface bears the original 1869 date. Contains the full-page publishing history and details of this "cheaper edition" by Barnum dated February 1873. Slight foxing and toning. A bit of wear to edges. Binding is clean and tight. About as nice a copy as you could expect to find. A very appealing copy of Barnum's classic autobiography. American News Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3545
|
|
|
Biography RICCA Brad
SUPER BOYS: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster - The Creators of Superman
New York: St. Martin's Press 2013. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/2 X 9 1/2 Inches. 423 PP. Stated "First Edition" with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price os $27.99 intact on front flap. A few dents to dust jacket but an AS NEW copy for all practical purposes. St. Martin's Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 790
|
|
|
Biography Dicty American
Supplmnt 4 -Refer Scribners
McGraw Hill Higher Education 2000. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less. McGraw Hill Higher Education hardcover
Bookseller reference : G0684141264I3N01 ISBN : 0684141264 9780684141268
|
|
|
Biography ELIOT TS.; TATE Allen; POUND Ezra; RANSOM John Crowe; et all T. S.
T.S. Eliot: The Man and His Work: A Critical Evaluation by 26 Distinguished Writers; SIGNED BY ALLEN TATE
New York: Delacorte Press 1966. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good . 5 3/4 X 8 1/4 Inches. 400 PP. Stated First Printing on copyright page. Original price of $6.50 intact on front flap. Signed by Allen Tate Fugitive Poet and Editor of this book directly on the FFEP. Contributions include Ezra Pound Tate John Crowe Ransom and more. A hint of wear to DJ edges. A very nice copy of one of Tate's most difficutl books. Delacorte Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2199
|
|
|
Biography KLEIN Robert
The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue SIGNED FIRST PRINTING
New York: Simon and Schuster 2005. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/8 X 9 1/4 Inches. 358 PP. Signed and inscribed by Klein directly on the title-page. Signed "To Betty Robert Klein." First printing copy with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact on front flap. Best known for his roles in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and 2 Weeks Notice with Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant. Simon and Schuster hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2759
|
|
|
Biography GOODWIN Doris Kearns
The Bully Pulpit FIRST PRINTING SIGNED ON LAID-IN BOOKPLATE
New York: Simon & Schuster 2013. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/2 X 9 1/2 Inches. 910 PP. First printing with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $40.00 intact on front flap of DJ. Signed by Pulitzer Prize Winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin on laid-in bookplate from author's own stock. Simon & Schuster hardcover
Bookseller reference : 1487
|
|
|
Biography and Commentary by Jim Dan Hill
The Civil War Sketchbook of Charles Ellery Stedman Surgeon United States Navy
San Rafael CA: Presidio Press 1976. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Foreword by Walter Muir Whitehill.Hardcpver. dj. xvi. 218 pp. 52 b&w plates 27 b&w illus.4 pp index. Presidio Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 1119138
|
|
|
biography John Henry Titus with; notes Elizabeth Pfleiderer Editor
The Face On The Bar Room Floor fifth canto of "An Ideal Soul" autographed limited edition
New York: Pocantico Publication 1933. Soft cover. Very Good. a very good 4.5 X 6.5 46 page string bound booklet in green pebbled soft leatherette covers autographed limited edition as stated no handwriting or marks author autograph under frontispiece well preserved inner hinges with minor end paper lift inside front cover <br/> <br/> Pocantico Publication paperback
Bookseller reference : 002142
|
|
|
Biography BLOCK Alex Ben; LEE Bruce
The Legend of Bruce Lee; The first time anywhere! The sensational life and strange death of the King of Kung Fu!
New York: Dell 1974. Paperback Original 1st. Original wraps. Good . 4 1/4 X 7 Inches. 171 Pages five pages ads. Bookstore stamp on the first page. Slight wear and creasing. An acceptable copy. Dell paperback
Bookseller reference : 229
|
|
|
Biography PARTON J.
The Life and Times of Aaron Burr Lieutenant - Colonel in the Army of the Revolution United States Senator Vice-President of the United States etc.
New York: Mason Brothers 1860. Early Edition. Leather bound. Very Good. 5 1/4 X 8 Inches. 706 Pages in TWO Volumes. Two volumes bound in matching red leather with five hubs on each spine. Gold gilt trim to covers and spine. Page edges gold gilt. Profusely illustrated volumes. Stated "Thirteenth Edition" on the title-page. Front and rear board bear rectangular decoration stamped in blind. Moderate foxing throughout. An attractive set overall. Mason Brothers hardcover
Bookseller reference : 447
|
|
|
Biography WEEMS ML. M. L.
The Life of George Washington; with Curious Anecdotes Equally Honourable to Himself and Exemplary To His Young Countrymen
Philadelphia: Mathew Carey 1809. Early Edition. Hardcover. Fair. 4 1/4 X 6 3/4 Inches. 228 PP. Stated "Ninth Edition" on the title-page. Earlier printings are seldom seen. The fifth edition printed in the same year is the origin of the "I cannot tell a lie I did it with my little hatchet" cherry tree chopping story. Text is complete but there are a few issues as is typical with the illustrations. Frontispiece is complete / illustration at page 40 chipped at top corner / illustration at page 70 chipped at edge / illustration at page 76 is complete / illustration at page 104 removed / illustration at page 114 trimmed a bit looks like this was how it was issued. Scattered foxing and toning throughout. A few pages stained a bit. Period PO name on rear endpaper. Original boards intact but colmpletely covered in a period stitched leather covering. A lower grade copy of a scarce and important early book intended to reinforce the public awareness of the greatness and morality of our first President. Mathew Carey hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3535
|
|
|
Biography AUSTIN James T.
The Life of Elbridge Gerry.; With Contemporary Letters to the Close of the American Revolution
Boston: Wells and Lilly 1828. First Edition First Printing. Full leather. Very Good. 5 1/2 X 8 3/4 Inches. Two volumes published one year apart both are the First Edition. Bound in period leather with yellow and black spine labels. Early PO name plate to front pastedown of each volume. Vice-President under James Madison and the namesake of "gerrymandering" Elbridge Gerry was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the only signer to be buried in Washington DC. The volumes are a bit worn at edges and the corners are bumped. Both volumes complete but the leather boards have started to bow just a bit. Foxing and toning. A very nice set that sounds much worse than it appears. Wells and Lilly hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3122
|
|
|
Biography GIBONEY Dr. Ezra; POTTER Agnes
The Life of Mark A. Matthews "Tall Pine of the Sierras"; SEATTLE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PASTOR
Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing 1948. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 5 3/8 X 7 7/8 Inches. 134 PP. First printing copy of this biography of Dr. Mark Matthews crusading pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Seattle Washington for over 38 years. Original price of $2.00 intact on front flap of DJ but has been "inked" over with a pen. Presentation stamp on FFEP. Bumping to corners. Evidence of tape removal to FFEP. DJ a bit worn and creased at edges. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2551
|
|
|
Biography Brereton Austin Henry Irving
The Life of Henry Irving Two Volume Set
New York: Longmans Green and Co 1908. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine. Handome two volume hardbound set of books on the life of actor Henry Irving. 381 and 364 pp respectively. Each volume with photo frontispiece protected by a sheer piece of cello. Both volumes with illustrations. Volume I with twelve collotype plates and eleven other illustrations; Volume II with one photogravure ten collotype plates and twelve other illustrations. Both volumes in handsome near fine condition in navy cloth covers with raised gilt illustrations to the front panels. Lined and printed in gilt at spines. Light wear to spine tips else a clean and unmarked set of books. <br/><br/> Longmans, Green and Co hardcover
Bookseller reference : 25241
|
|
|
Biography Tynan Kathleen
The Life of Kenneth Tynan Signed by Author
London: Weifenfeld and Nicolson 1987. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. Handsome first British edition of this 467 pp biography of the great actor and director Kenneth Tynan. With 24 pages of illustrations. A clean near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED by Ms. Tynan on the title page. <br/><br/> Weifenfeld and Nicolson hardcover
Bookseller reference : 21954
|
|
|
Biography BROM John
The Pitiless Jungle; "Africa - whose very name evokes strife and mystery ferocity beauty and contrast - I have tried to make her come alive in this the story of my adventures there."
New York: David McKay Company 1955. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 5 1/2 X 8 1/4 Inches. 309 PP. First printing in original DJ. Price of $4.50 intact on front flap. DJ worn at edges and folds. Minor paper loss and tape remnants. David McKay Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2394
|
|
|
Biography MOORE Mary Ellen
The Robin Williams Scrapbook
New York: Ace Books 1979. First Edition First Printing. Original wraps. Near Fine. 4 1/8 X 6 3/4 Inches. 168 Pages. An exceptional copy of the first biography of Robin Williams. Published during his 'Mork and Mindy' fame this unauthorized biography is not an easy one to find in collectible condition. Spine unbroken and sharp corners. Ace Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 665
|
|
|
Biography Holroyd Michael George Bernard Shaw
The Search For Love / The Pursuit of Power Signed / The Lure of Fantasy 1918 - 1951 A Biography of Bernard Shaw Three Volumes
New York: Random House 1988. First American edition. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Sold here together are the first three volumes of Michael Holroyd's monumental biography of one of the greatest playrights in English from the last century. All volumes in clean very good condition. Volume three's front flap is clipped otherwise are are in very good or better dustwrappers. Volume II has been SIGNED and dated by Holroyd in 1989. 486 421 and 544 pp respectively. Large heavy volumes. Additional postage charges may apply. <br/><br/> Random House hardcover
Bookseller reference : 21819
|
|
|
Biography THEROUX Alexander; GOREY Edward
The Strange Case of Edward Gorey
Seattle WA: Fantagraphics 2000. First Edition First Printing. Original wraps. Near Fine. Edward Gorey. 6 X 9 Inches. 68 PP. First printing of this profusely illustrated biography of Edward Gorey. Fantagraphics paperback
Bookseller reference : 2769
|
|
|
Biography KEATON Diane
Then Again SIGNED FIRST PRINTING
New York: Random House 2011. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 5 3/4 X 8 1/2 Inches. 265 PP. Signed by Keaton on publisher tipped-in page following the ffep. One of an unknown number of copies signed by Keaton at the publisher. Stated "First Edition" copy. Original price of $26.00 intact on front flap. Academy Award winning actress famous for her roles in The Godfather Annie Hall Baby Boom Father of the Bride and many many more. An AS NEW copy with the original "Autographed First Edition" sticker on front panel of DJ. Random House hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3317
|
|
|
Biography ASTIN Sean LAYDEN Joe
There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale
New York: St. Martin's Press 2004. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 308 Pages. Full number line to the "1" on the copyright page. The autobiography of Sean Astin the man who brought us "Mikey" and "Rudy" among others. St. Martin's Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2565
|
|
|
Biography HUDDLESTON Judy; KILMER Val; STONE Oliver
This is the End. My Only Friend - Living & Dying with Jim Morrison
New York: Shapolsky Publishers Inc 1991. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/8 X 9 1/4 Inches. 212 PP. First Printing with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $18.95 intact on front flap of DJ. "An extremely important book that put Jim Morrison into perspective for the film." Oliver Stone - "The book was my bible for the film" Val Kilmer. Essentially an AS NEW copy. Shapolsky Publishers, Inc hardcover
Bookseller reference : 923
|
|
|
Biography LITTLEFIELD Warren
Top of the Rock: Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV SIGNED BY LITTLEFIELD
New York: Doubleday 2012. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 326 PP. State First Edition with full and complete numberline. Original price of$27.95 intact. Signed by the former President of Entertainment for NBC Warren Littlefield. Littlefield was responsible for shows like Seinfeld Frasier Friends ER Will & Grace Cheers and so on. His influence at the network influenced a generation of fans and watchers. Signed in silver sharpie directly on the half title-page. A few creases to inside front flap of DJ. Doubleday hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2046
|
|
|
Biography & Master of business administration degree
Toughing It Out at Harvard: The Making of a Woman MBA
Paperback. Used; Good. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #3353775</p> paperback
Bookseller reference : 3353775 ISBN : 0070293244 9780070293243
|
|
|
Biography BERNSTEIN Richard
Ultimate Journey: Retracing the Path of an Ancient Buddhist Monk Who Crossed Asia in Search of Enlightenment SIGNED 1ST PRINTING
New York: Alfred A. Knopf 2001. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/2 X 9 1/2 Inches. 352 PP. Signed and inscribed by author directly on the half title-page. Signed about a month after original release. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Original price of $26.00 intact on front flap. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3544
|
|
|
Biography Magazine; Biography Magazine Staff; David Goldman
Who Am I II : Test Your Biography IQ - Based on the Biography Magazine Column
Andrews McMeel Publishing 2000. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Andrews McMeel Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : G0740709852I3N10 ISBN : 0740709852 9780740709852
|
|
|
Biography RAY James Earl
Who Killed Martin Luther King; The True Story by the Alleged Assassin
Washington DC: National Press Books 1992. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 285 PP. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Original price of $21.95 intact on front flap of DJ. Slight foxing to gutters else fine. National Press Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 1031
|
|
|
Biography Bangs Francis Hyde
John Kendrick Bangs - Humorist of the Nineties Inscribed by Francis Hyde Bangs
New York: Alfred Knopf 1941. First edition. Cloth. Very Good/very good. Clothbound 8vo in dustwrapper. 300 pp plus index. Stated first edition. A very good clothbound copy in lightly used dustwrapper. Biography of the late 19th century - early 20th century American editor author lecturer and his associates as told by his son. INSCRIBED in year of publication by Francis Hyde Bangs. Alfred Knopf unknown books
Bookseller reference : 27760
|
|
|
Biography Gaddis Eugene R. Chick Austin
Magician of the Modern - Chick Austin and the Transformation of the Arts in America Inscribed by Gaddis
New York: Alfred Knopf 2000. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Stated first edition. A detailed 494 pp biography of Chick Austin an arts director at bothe Wadsworth Athaeneum Museum in Hartford as well as the John and Mable Ringling Museum in Sarasota. A very good copy in dustwrapper. Nicely INSCRIBED by Eugene R. Gaddis and dated in year of publication. Alfred Knopf hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 25480
|
|
|
Biography Heilpern John John Osborne
John Osborne A Patriot For Us Inscribed by John Heilpern
London: Chatto & Windus 2006. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. 8vo. 528 pp biography on the renowned British playwright. Illustrated with photographs. A very good copy in dustwrapper. INSCRIBED by Heilpern on the title page. Intriguing loose photograph laid in to this copy. Provenance unknown. Chatto & Windus hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 27270
|
|
|
Biography Holroyd Michael George Bernard Shaw
The Search For Love / The Pursuit of Power Signed / The Lure of Fantasy 1918 - 1951 A Biography of Bernard Shaw Three Volumes
New York: Random House 1988. First American edition. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Sold here together are the first three volumes of Michael Holroyd's monumental biography of one of the greatest playrights in English from the last century. All volumes in clean very good condition. Volume three's front flap is clipped otherwise are are in very good or better dustwrappers. Volume II has been SIGNED and dated by Holroyd in 1989. 486 421 and 544 pp respectively. Large heavy volumes. Additional postage charges may apply. <br/><br/> Random House hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 21819
|
|
|
Biography Tynan Kathleen
The Life of Kenneth Tynan Signed by Author
London: Weifenfeld and Nicolson 1987. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. Handsome first British edition of this 467 pp biography of the great actor and director Kenneth Tynan. With 24 pages of illustrations. A clean near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED by Ms. Tynan on the title page. <br/><br/> Weifenfeld and Nicolson hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 21954
|
|
|
Biography Wilson Forrest Harriet Beecher Stowe
Crusader in Crinoline; The Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe
London: Hutchinson & Co 1942. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. Hardbound octavo. 376 pp. With 24 illustrations. Bookplate of Margaret Hallberg Rankin afixed to the front endpaper. A very good copy in rough green cloth binding. Spine lettering a bit dulled with age. Hutchinson & Co unknown books
Bookseller reference : 25871
|
|
|
Biography. Cecil Lord Robert.
A Great Experiment: An Autobiography by Viscount Lord Robert Cecil.
New York: Oxford University Press 1941. First edition. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Chipped and Torn DJ. Octavo pp. 390 indexed illustrated w/ b/w photographs. Oxford University Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7011
|
|
|
Biography. Taylor Tom.
Benjamin Robert Haydon 1786-1846; Bibliography and Memoirs 2 Vols.
New York: Harcourt Brace 1926. Third edition reprinted from 2nd London edition from 1853. Dark Blue Vellum. Very Good. 12mo 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. pp xxxi 427; ix 875. with a few b/w plates. second edition introduction by Aldous Huxley. Haydon was English artist specializing in biblical subjects. Harcourt Brace hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2821
|
|
|
BIOGRAPHY.
Days of the Dandies.
London: The Grolier Society c.1900. An attractively bound library set 15 volumes octavo 222 x 148 mm. Contemporary pink half morocco titles and floral tooling to spines in gilt in compartments raised bands tooled in gilt marbled paper covered sides scalloped tooling in gilt top edges gilt others untrimmed marbled endpapers leaves unopened. Title pages in red and black. Colour frontispieces and 75 plates with tissue guards. Bookplate and inscribed note of Nelson B. Lee to front endpapers. Spines uniformly toned slight spotting to leather faint offsetting to endpapers; a very good handsome set. Limited edition number 298 of 1000 copies. The Days of the Dandies is an illustrated collection of ten literary biographies across 15 volumes including that of Horace Walpole actress Peg Woffington and Leonard Benton Seeley's account of the life of Fanny Burney. London: The Grolier Society, hardcover
Bookseller reference : 134463
|
|
|
Biography. Kurella Alfred.
Ich lebe in Moskau.
Berlin: Volk und Welt 1947. First edition. Light green boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ. 12 Mo 5 1/4 x 8 pp. 203. Volk und Welt hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7007
|
|
|
Biography. Williams Frances Leigh.
Matthew Fontaine Maury Scientist of the Sea.
New Brunswick NJ: Rutgers University Press 1963. First edition. Boards. Very good condition but mild ex-library. Quarto pp. 720. Index illustrated with b/w photos. Rutgers University Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 13099
|
|
Receive by email
Download as PDF document
RSS feed
Permanent link
