James JoyceABAA
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1918réf. 43986New York: B. W. Huebsch 1918. Very Good. New York: B.W. Huebsch 1918. First Authorized American Edition. Small slim octavo 18cm; publisher's brown paper-covered boards upper cover printed in gilt top edge gilt; 46pp. Just a hint of shelf wear ghost of a sticker to upper cover hairline crack to front hinge else a Very Good and sound example much nice than often encountered. The first authorized American edition of Joyce's first book a small collection of poetry originally published in London in 1907. An unauthorized edition appeared in the United States in June of 1918 published by the Cornhill Company in Boston. This edition appeared three months later in September. Slocum A6. B. W. Huebsch unknown books
1956réf. 372182Buffalo: Lockwood Memorial Library 1956. #82 of 550 copies. xvi 32 2pp. 12mo. Quarter cloth and pastepaper boards. Fine. #82 of 550 copies. xvi 32 2pp. 12mo. Lockwood Memorial Library unknown books
réf. 421125New York: Viking Press 1951. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. Octavo. Near fine in price-clipped near very good dustwrapper with small chips tears and modest age-toning. One of 1900 copies for sale of the first edition. Gift inscription in the book: "To Mother with love Jones." The recipient was the actress Ruth Gordon. Viking Press hardcover books
1950réf. 391876Paris: Gallimard 1950. Hardcover. Near Fine. First French edition hardcover issue. Translated by J.S. Bradley. Slight age-toning else very near fine in decorated boards designed by Paul Bonet. Copy number 265 of 1050 numbered copies on Alfama paper. Gallimard hardcover books
1959réf. 39599London: Faber & Faber 1959. 275 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original orange Faber & Faber wrappers with notes on upper cover. Ellsworth Masson & Mr. Patterson written there in different hands and "About April 10" in pencil. 275 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Collects some fifty-seven essays lectures book reviews programme notes newspaper articles letters to editors poems etc. Faber & Faber unknown books
2022réf. 15502jCambridge/New York: Cambridge University Press 2022. thus. Hardcover. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. James Joyce's Ulysses is considered one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. This new edition - published to celebrate the book's first publication - helps readers to understand the pleasures of this monumental work and to grapple with its challenges. Copiously equipped with maps photographs and explanatory footnotes it provides a vivid and illuminating context for the experiences of Leopold Bloom Stephen Dedalus and Molly Bloom as well as Joyce's many other Dublin characters on June 16 1904. Featuring a facsimile of the historic 1922 Shakespeare and Company text this version also includes Joyce's own errata as well as references to amendments made in later editions. Each of the eighteen chapters of Ulysses is introduced by a leading Joyce scholar. These richly informative pieces discuss the novel's plot and allusions while also explaining crucial questions that have puzzled and tantalized readers over the last hundred years. 963 pages. Cambridge University Press hardcover books
1940réf. 622651London: Arts & Crafts Publishing Co 1940. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Folio. Illustrated by Bois pseudonym of Edward George William Wood. Printed paper over boards. Some modest splitting and soiling very good. One of 100 numbered copies issued in boards. Arts & Crafts Publishing Co hardcover books
1993réf. 009186New York: Children's Book Council 1993 22 x 17 inches. Color printed poster mild thumbing along edges else fine. Created by William Joyce for 1993 Book Week with characters reminiscent of his book A Day with Wilbur Robinson. See pg 71 of 75 Years of Children's Book Week Posters. Near Fine. Illus. by William Joyce. Children's Book Council unknown books
1916réf. 200929New York: Laurence J. Gomme 1916. First edition. Small hardcover. 79 pages. Measures 4.5" wide by 6.75" high. The second issue with the Kennerly label on the front pastedown. A close to near fine copy in paper covered boards with a cloth spine with a large bookplate to the front pastedown and some slight residue from where the dust jacket flap stuck to it and in a very good plus dust jacket with some small chips and some slight loss to the verso of the front flap. A very pleasing copy in the somewhat uncommon dust jacket. Laurence J. Gomme unknown books
1914réf. 47062New York: George H. Doran Company 1914. A copy inscribed by Joyce Kilmer to publisher William Stanley Braithwaite defaced on the front pastedown by a previous owner. L . New York: George H. Doran Company 1914. A copy inscribed by Joyce Kilmer to publisher William Stanley Braithwaite defaced on the front pastedown by a previous owner. Lightly chipped spine but otherwise VG. . 20 x 14 cm. 75 pp. . George H. Doran Company unknown books
1914réf. 610984London: The Star Music Publishing Co 1914. Softcover. Near Fine. Presumed first edition. Folio. Two nested bifolia making eight pages. Bumping to the corners and some soiling to the exterior else near fine. For voice and piano. Plate imprint "A Valentine 4." Inscribed by the composer on the front cover "To Mrs. Hawk from your friend the composer Annie Kilburn-Kilmer 20th Oct. 1920." Annie Kilburn-Kilmer 1849–1932 was not only the composer of this piece but the mother of the author Joyce Kilmer 1886-1918 full name Alfred Joyce Kilmer an American Catholic poet journalist and lecturer who died in the First World War. The headline of her New York Times obituary identifies her as "Mother of War Poet" later describing her creative work "A talented musician Mrs. Kilmer set several of her son's poems to music. She also is the author of several books including Memories of My Son Joyce Kilmer Whimsies and More Whimsies." OCLC locates only a single holding of this song and it appears to be equally scarce in the trade. The Star Music Publishing Co unknown books
1987réf. 587318Concord New Hampshire: William B. Ewert 1987. Softcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Calligraphy and illustration by R.P. Hale. Slim small quarto. Fine in sewn unprinted wrappers and fine printed dust jacket. Copy number 33 of 74 numbered copies bound in wrappers and Signed by the author and illustrator of only 100 copies total. William B. Ewert unknown books
1972réf. 579536Cambridge Massachusetts: Pomegranate Press 1972. Unbound. Near Fine. Broadside. Illustrated by Karyl Klopp. Measuring approximately 11" x 16¼". Near fine with a bit of tanning. One of 250 numbered copies this is copy 51 and has been Signed by both Oates and Klopp. Pomegranate Press unknown books
1994réf. 587328Concord: William B. Ewert 1994. Hardcover. Fine. First edition. Quarter cloth and papercovered boards stamped in gilt. Fine. One of 100 copies Signed by Oates and one of just of 25 copies bound in boards. A nice production printed letterpress as a keepsake commemorating an exhibit at the University of Rochester Library. William B. Ewert hardcover books
1976réf. 402057Chicago: Criticial Inquiry / The University of Chicago Press 1976. Softcover. Very Good. Offprint. Stapled wrappers. Corners bumped about very good. Offprint of an article about James Joyce by Oates. Inscribed by Oates to Herb Yellin who published several limited editions by Oates at his Lord John Press. Scarce especially signed. Criticial Inquiry / The University of Chicago Press unknown books
1979réf. 350431Northridge California: Lord John Press 1979. Hardcover. Fine. First edition deluxe issue. Full morocco. Fine. One of 50 numbered copies of a total edition of 350 bound thus and Signed by the author. Lord John Press hardcover books
1978réf. 404447Northridge California: Lord John Press 1978. Hardcover. Fine. First edition. Quarter cloth and marbled paper over boards. Fine. Copy number 1 of 300 numbered copies Signed by the author. Lord John Press hardcover books
1976réf. 579534Northridge California: The Santa Susana Press / California State University Northridge 1976. Unbound. Fine. Unfolded gathering. Design by Herb Yellin. One folio sheet measuring 11" x 15½" printed recto only. Trifle worn and soiled a fine copy. Prints the title page entirety of Oates' poem "Fertilizing the Continent" and the limitation statement. The book which printed this poem and accompanying information only was bound in red calf and marbled paper over boards and issued in only 12 copies signed by oates this sheet unsigned. An interesting and ephemeral Oates item. The Santa Susana Press / California State University Northridge unknown books
1979réf. 4387New York: Vanguard 1979. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. An unusual issue: tipped to the front free endpaper is a label Signed and numbered by Oates stating that this is copy #45 of "no more than 100 copies that I have authorized for distribution by Signed Editions Limited." Unusual. Vanguard hardcover books
1966réf. 1392832New York NY: The Vanguard Press 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo 250 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good minus condition dust jacket. Blue spine with white lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering price uncut "$4.95" has small tears and mild chipping along most extremities stains along the flaps and mild shelving wear. Boards have mild bending wear along the spine head and tail edges and fore corners and mild age toning along the edges. Textblock has an ink stain on the front pastedown page and an inscription to a previous owner on the front end-page light soiling along the tail edges and mild shelving wear along the edges. Signed flat by Carol Joyce Oats on the title page. NOTE: Shelved in Room Z. Presumed First Printing. However cannot confirm because The Vanguard Press sometimes failed to note subsequent printings. 1392832. Special Collections - Downstairs. The Vanguard Press hardcover books
1989réf. 168388New Orleans LA: The Contemporary Arts Center 1989. First edition. Softcover. 16 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran March 4 through April 1 1989. Features a text by Lew Thomas a statement by Joyce Neimanas and with the text of an interview of Heinecken by Clarie Peeps. A near fine copy in stapled wrappers with some minor wear. Signed and warmly inscribed by Joyce Neimanas to another photographer and with the rubber stamp of Heinecken and he has signed over his name as well. Scarce thus. The Contemporary Arts Center unknown books
1909réf. 470075Dublin / London: Hodges Figgis & Co. Ltd./ Henry Frowde Oxford University Press 1909. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition an unrecorded thick-paper issue the sheets bulk approximately 1 7/16 inches. Edited by John Cooke. Octavo. 804pp. Green cloth stamped in gold. Contains three poems by James Joyce Slocum and Cahoon B3. This issue printed on heavy stock paper is an unrecorded variant not cited by Slocum with the following differences from Slocum: sheets bulk 1 7/16 inches instead of 1 9/32 inches top edge gilt instead of all edges gilt lower spine has publisher's name in two lines instead of the three lines as cited in Slocum. Owner's ink name dated 1960 on front flyleaf front cover has light discoloration else a near fine copy. Hodges, Figgis & Co., Ltd./ Henry Frowde, Oxford University Press hardcover books
1936réf. 2352401New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas / Grosset & Dunlap 1936. Reissue. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Anderson Harry. Appears to be an original edition married to the movie tie-in jacket Harrison Smith and Robert Haas listed on title page and spine Grosset & Dunlap on jacket but it's possible Grosset purchased unsold copies from Smith & Haas and added their own jacket so we are calling this a reissue rather than a first edition married to a reissue jacket. Board edges slightly faded jacket edges rubbed with some loss from corners. Binding tight and square text clean bright and unmarked. 1936 Hard Cover. Harry Anderson jacket art depicting a World War I soldier in a trench shown in a similar pose as a Prohibition-era gangster. Rear jacket flap advertises Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms. This novel inspired the 1937 film starring Spencer Tracy as the protagonist who struggles to return to his old life after the war and ends up turning to a life of crime informed by the skills he learned as a soldier. An interesting juxtaposition of the military novel and noir crime fiction which also examines the disconnection many veterans feel upon returning home. Cowen served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I for which he was awarded the Military Cross. Harrison Smith and Robert Haas / Grosset & Dunlap hardcover books
1932réf. 012600Faber & Faber 1932. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Fine Copy In Very Bright Very Good Plus Jacket.First Edition 1932. Fresh Copy With a Tiny Bit of Chipping. Faber & Faber Hardcover books
1821réf. 45395London 1821. hardcover. very good. 24 engraved plates. 7 volumes. 18mo. Contemporary 1/2 black morocco over marbled boards rubbed. London: Baldwin Cradock & Joy 1821. Very good. Ambitious guide for Regency youngsters the volumes covering Mechanics Astronomy Hydrostatics Pneumatics Optics & Magnetism Electricity and Vol. VII dated 1824 the "Companion" of examination questions etc. New Edition with Additions & Improvements. unknown books
