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1913réf. 9303New York: John Wiley & Sons 1913. Seventh Edition. Hardcover. Good . Seventh Edition. Hardcover. 9 1/4" X 6 1/4". xix 1132pp. Bound in brown cloth over boards with spine lettered in gilt. Wear to boards with rubbing and bumps to covers corners and edges. Spots of paper residue to spine. Pencil mark to front cover. Toning to edges of text block. Small ink mark to front free endpaper. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is sound. An overall solid sound and handsome 1913 edition of this thoroughly illustrated engineering manual. John Wiley & Sons hardcover books
1934réf. 6979Savannah GA: Review Printing Co 1934. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. No DJ as Issued. First Edition. Hardcover. The "first book printed on newsprint made from Georgia Pine Pulp the cover printed on paper made from Georgia Cypress. Souvenir Edition". The pine pulp unfortunately is far from pH neutral and the paper suffers as a result. Quite scarce: OCLC shows 12 copies three outside Georgia Library of Congress Brown Virginia. Overall a handsome copy. Light shelf/edge wear light fraying at heal even toning typical of issue gift inscriptions at front board verso else tight and unmarred. Quarterbound cloth spine tan boards black ink lettering. Oblong 8vo. np. Numbered limited edition this being 78 of a unstated number presumed to be 100. Review Printing Co hardcover books
1966réf. 140949918New York: Harcourt Brace & World Inc 1966. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition first printing. Signed by Don Carpenter on the front free endpaper and inscribed to a former owner. vi 308pp. Bound in publisher's gray cloth stamped in black and red top edge stained red. Near Fine with toning and light wear to extremities faint splash mark to topstain. In a Near Fine unclipped lightly toned and worn dust jacket small nick to spine and red lettering there faded as usual; small abrasion and tape ghost to blindside at foot of spine. Carpenter's best known work set in Portland Oregon. Author's photo on the rear panel credited to Portland poet Gary Snyder. Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc unknown books
2002réf. 005234New York: Harcourt 2002. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo. 370pp. Beautiful Stated First Edition First Printing with full letter sequence. Bound in quarter blue cloth over gray paper-covered boards with titles in silver on spine. Square tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket $26.00 is fresh and bright with no creasing chipping toning or tears. Protected with an archival-quality mylar cover. Signed by Carpenter on the title page. A very attractive collectable copy at a great price. Harcourt hardcover books
2002réf. 1417584W. W. Norton & Company: Smithsonian American Art Museum 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarto 294 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Spine yellow with black lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. General shelf wear with some rubbing to head and tail of spine. Textblock clean. Shelved in Artist Monographs. 1417584. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Smithsonian American Art Museum hardcover books
1896réf. 72787Amherst: Carpenter & Morehouse 1896. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. xiv 1 640pp; 2 263pp. Signatures puckering ina few spots else very good in publisher's brown cloth lettered in gilt. Carpenter & Morehouse hardcover books
1959réf. 435252New York: Schulte Publishing Company 1959. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. 697pp. Fine in about fine dustwrapper. The final anthology of this much-praised and long-running series edited by an African-American poet issued after a thirty year hiatus in conjunction with Braithwaite's 80th birthday. An important compendium representing most active American poets of the period. Schulte Publishing Company hardcover books
1959réf. 56768New York: Schulte Publishing Company 1959. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in about fine dustwrapper with a couple of tiny nicks. Laid in are prospectus and information about the publication of the book. The final anthology of this much-praised and long-running series edited by an African-American poet issued after a thirty year hiatus in conjunction with Braithwaite's 80th birthday. An important compendium representing most active American poets of the period. This copy Signed by the following poets at each of their contributions: John Hall Wheelock twice Mark Van Doren twice and Marianne Moore. Scarce in dustwrapper. Schulte Publishing Company hardcover books
1962réf. 2307101Simon & Schuster 1962. first. hardcover. fine/near fine. SIGNED first printing as stated on copyright page. Signed by Carpenter Schirra Shepard and Cooper. Book fine. Dust jacket near fine indent along spine some tape residue along edges of vertical part of flaps. Simon & Schuster unknown books
2023réf. 2342694New York: William Morrow 2023. Revised and Expanded Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 5x1x8. New. Revised and expanded edition. An exceptional copy. 2023 Hard Cover. xii 708 pp. The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world's greatest storytellers now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters with revealing new insights into The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. J.R.R. Tolkien creator of the languages and history of Middle-earth as recorded in The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion was one of the most prolific letter-writers of the last century. Over the years he wrote a mass of letters - to his publishers to members of his family to friends and to "fans" of his books - which often reveal the inner workings of his mind and which record the history of composition of his works and his reaction to subsequent events. A selection from Tolkien's correspondence collected and edited by Tolkien's official biographer Humphrey Carpenter and assisted by Christopher Tolkien was published in 1981. It presented in Tolkien's own words a highly detailed portrait of the man in his many aspects: storyteller scholar Catholic parent friend and observer of the world around him. In this revised and expanded edition of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien it has been possible to go back to the editors' original typescripts and notes restoring more than 150 letters that were excised purely to achieve what was then deemed a "publishable length" and present the book as originally intended. Enthusiasts for his writings will find much that is new for the letters not only include fresh information about Middle-earth such as Tolkien's own plot summary of the entirety of The Lord of the Rings and a vision for publishing his "Tales of the Three Ages" but also many insights into the man and his world. In addition this new selection will entertain anyone who appreciates the art of letter-writing of which J.R.R. Tolkien was a master. William Morrow hardcover books
2002réf. 2335105New York: PublicAffairs 2002. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 6x1x9. First edition. Scuff to front jacket. 2002 Hard Cover. 400 pp. What Jonathan Miller one of its high priests calls a "peculiar episode in British cultural history" provides rich material for Carpenter to dig into. He explores the creeping postwar unease fast-growing consumerism and other social factors of the early 1960s that set the stage for the explosion of "a new . characteristically English style of subversion" that took the form of the most silly social and political commentary. Carpenter also a biographer of Tolkien Auden Pound and others traces the people who fed England's sudden appetite for satire including Miller Michael Frayn Peter Cook Dudley Moore and Alan Bennett. PublicAffairs hardcover books
1926réf. 124407New York Cincinnati ET AL: American Book Company. Very Good. 1926. Hardcover. An aged edition in Very Good condition with some edgewear and a previous owner's name inked on the front flyleaf; REALITY.The Houses We Live In is a novel that discusses the effects of false reality on the people who live in it. The novel follows the lives of three people who have been living in a false reality created by the government. The false reality is a simulation that is meant to help the people living in it relax and enjoy their lives. However the people living in the false reality begin to notice the subtle changes in the world around them. The changes lead them to question the reality they are living in and the government's involvement in it.; 8vo; 204 pages . American Book Company hardcover books
1926réf. 124413New York Cincinnati ET AL: American Book Company. Very Good. 1926. Hardcover. An edition in Very Good condition with soiling to the boards and some inking to the front flyleaf; This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. ; 8vo; 198 pages . American Book Company hardcover books
1991réf. 123784New York And Avenel New Jersey: Gramercy Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0517055902 . A Fine second printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket with little soiling ; How to Read the Bible is an essential guide for readers of all levels of biblical literacy. The book is divided into two volumes each with its own introduction and outline. The first volume "The Basics" covers such topics as the structure of the Bible the text of the Bible and how to read it. The second volume "Advanced Topics" tackles more advanced topics such as the Bible's historical context the use of the Bible in theology and the Bible's relevance to modern life. This unique book makes the Bible accessible and interesting for readers of all levels regardless of their religious or cultural background.; 129 pages . Gramercy Books hardcover books
1918réf. 124335New York Cincinnati: The Abingdon Press. Very Good. 1918. Cloth. A Very Good edition with wear to the spine hinge and rubbing to the edges of the boards ; The Mayflower Pilgrims is a book about the Pilgrims who sailed from England to the New World in 1620. The Pilgrims were a group of religious people who were looking for a new place to live and they found it on the Mayflower. The Pilgrims were at first very happy in the New World but things started to go wrong soon after they arrived. The Pilgrims were attacked by Native Americans and some of them died as a result. The Pilgrims eventually made it to Plymouth Massachusetts and they started a new life there. The Mayflower Pilgrims is a book about the hard work and determination of the Pilgrims and it is a story that is inspiring to read.; 8vo; 255 pages . The Abingdon Press hardcover books
1974réf. 58216London: Oxford University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0192117181 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a dust-jacket that is also Fine; This book tells the story of the life and works of J. M. Synge one of the most significant Irish playwrights of the late 1800s. The book includes extracts from Synge's own writings as well as correspondence sketches and other archival material. The editors have assembled a comprehensive and rich account of Synge's life and work which will be of interest to scholars and general readers alike.; 8vo; 222 pages . Oxford University Press hardcover books
1976réf. 58165New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671223232 . A Nearly Fine first Printing of the First Edition that has minimal edgewear in a shelfworn dust-jacket in the same condition; Wilde Meta Carpenter and Orin Borsten tell the story of William Faulkner and Meta Carpenter from their courtship in the 1930s to their final days together in the 1950s. The book is full of insights into Faulkner's character his writing and his relationship with Meta Carpenter.; 8vo; 334 pages . Simon and Schuster hardcover books
1991réf. 22984New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671673130 . A first printing of the first edition stain to foredge else Fine in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edge-wear signed by the author Scott Carpenter directly on the title page; In a last ditch effort to save his naval career Rick Tallman a hotshot fighter pilot accepts a position as the commander of the unproven and untested Steel Albatross a new stealthy underwater submarine. It soon becomes a deadly game when he is tasked with stopping the Soviets from activating an underwater weapon that could render all US computers useless ; 8vo; viii 371 5 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
1991réf. 52162New York: Facts on File. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0816016623 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition remainder marked with some shelfwear in alike dust-jacket that is scuffed; Over 2000 entries on all aspects of this large and varied region - its history personalities geography politics economy ecology and more; Remainder; 4to; 544 pages . Facts on File hardcover books
1975réf. 70223Hicksville NY: Exposition Press. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0682483567 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with some rubbing along the edges and spine as well as come tanning to the front and rear pastedowns in a Very Good- dust-jacket with chips and tears. SIGNED and inscribed by author Alton E. Carpenter directly to front flyleaf; Author analyzes methods of Jesus as teacher and leads listeners to discovering truth for themselves; 8vo; 310 pages; Signed by Author . Exposition Press hardcover books
1969réf. 41676Beaconsfield England: Darwen Finlayson. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1969. Reprint Edition. Cloth. 0852080182 . Edition in Near Fine condition with some sunning in a Very Good clipped dust-jacket with minor tearing along the top edges ; Deals with places in Hampshire and with famous familes of the county but is essentially a connected narrative from pre-Roman times up to the present day; 8vo; 80 pages . Darwen Finlayson hardcover books
2002réf. 14291Orlando: Harcourt Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0151004676 . An attractive first printing of the first edition in alike dustjacket minute traces of edge wear. Signed by astronaut and author Scott Carpenter directly on title page; Coming from a family of early Colorado pioneers astronaut Scott Carpenter grew up with a vibrant frontier tradition of exploration. He went on to become one of seven Project Mercury astronauts to take part in America's burgeoning space program in the 1960s. Here he writes of the pioneering science training and biomedicine of early space flight and tells the heart-stopping tale of his famous spaceflight aboard Aurora 7. Carpenter also shares a family story of tenderness and fortitude. Raised by his grandparents in Boulder Colorado while his mother lay sick for years with tuberculosis Carpenter witnessed bravery love sacrifice and endurance that prepared him for life as a Navy pilot during two wars service to country as a Mercury astronaut and finally as a pioneering underwater explorer. Written with his daughter Kris Stoever For Spacious Skies tells a wonderful American family story filled with never-before-told insider tales from the earliest days of NASA and for the first time ever Carpenter's own account of his controversial flight and splashdown; 8vo; Signed by One Author . Harcourt, Inc. hardcover books
1991réf. 40445New York: Facts on File. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. Later Printing; First Printing. Cloth. A Later printing/first edition in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket; Over 2000 entries on all aspects of this large and varied region - its history personalities geography politics economy ecology and more; 4to; 544 pages . Facts on File hardcover books
1942réf. 41810Chicago: Argus Books. Very Good. 1942. Hardcover. Very Good condition with a gift inscription on front end paper the pastedowns and end papers lightly age toned. Text clean and tight. Blue boards with gold lettering; Rudyard Kipling is one of the most well-known and beloved authors in the world. This book provides a friendly profile of Kipling including his life works and influence on literature.; 8vo; 72 pages; FSA . Argus Books hardcover books
1992réf. 33456New York London Toronto Sydney Tokyo and Singapore: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671683454 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear small chip to upper rear corner and a two inch closed tear to lower front fold; Mob Girl is the story of Teresa Carpenter's life as a female gangster in the New York underworld. Teresa's story is full of violence love and heartache. It is a fascinating look into the life of a woman who is not afraid to stand up for her beliefs and who is determined to make a name for herself in a world that often tells her she is not worthy.; 8vo; 288 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
