BUCK, Pearl SABAA
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1956rif. 617113New York: The John Day Company 1956. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Second printing. Slight page toning else about fine in a very good dust jacket with some fading on the spine shallow chips and creasing. "An historical novel about the last empress of China. The John Day Company hardcover books
1956rif. 569278New York: John Day Company 1956. Hardcover. Near Fine. Limited edition stated ninth impression. Quarter pebble-grained white cloth and papercovered boards issued without dustwrapper. Spine a little toned very good or better. Copy number 252 of 1000 numbered copies Signed by the author. Additionally Inscribed and initialed by Buck to Byron and Nancy Keeble: "To By and Mary good wishes - This book based on history PSB. John Day Company hardcover books
1955rif. 549152United States: MCA / Pauline Mayer / John Day 1955. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Advance copy. Pre-publication galley proof consisting of a sample selection of the novel possibly for internal use of the publisher or for submission by author's agent to publisher John Day. Quarto sheets consisting of mimeographed typescript of the first 17 pages of text printed on rectos only pressure-pin bound into later folder. Slight even tanning in text light wear at tips of corners else very good. The final published book Imperial Woman by Pearl S. Buck was published by John Day in 1956. Possibly unique. MCA / Pauline Mayer / John Day hardcover books
1972rif. 57058NY: The John Day Company 1972. Specially-bound edition limited to 1000 copies signed by Buck on the limitation page this being copy #195. One of the selected works of Pearl S. Buck issued to recognize her 80th birthday. Buck whose maiden name is Sydenstricker was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938. She was well known for her efforts on behalf of Asian and mixed-race adoptions. “Imperial Woman” is the fictionalized biography of the last Empress in China Ci-xi who began as a concubine of the Xianfeng Emperor and on his death became the de facto head of the Qing Dynasty until her death in 1908. 8vo. imitation white leather & blue boards stamped in gilt top edge gilt; 376 pages. Fine condition. The John Day Company unknown books
1972rif. 014156New York: The John Day Co 1972. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited to 1000 copies signed by Pearl Buck this is number 198. a bright copy with top edge gilt. some light soiling to outer edges no marks or signs of ownership. Grained cream spine with gilt lettring. The John Day Co unknown
1956rif. 15034New York: The John Day Company 1956. Ninth Impression Special Edition of 1000 retained by author for presentation. Hardcover. Very Good. This is a Special Edition of Imperial Woman 1000 of which were retained by the author for presentation this is printed on a Tipped-In page which is also signed by the author Pearl S. Buck. See Photos. No dust jacket though this special edition may not have been issued with one. Stated Ninth Impression. Book shows some light shelf wear. Top page edge is gilted gold. The John Day Company hardcover
1956rif. 569278New York: John Day Company 1956. Hardcover. Near Fine. Limited edition stated ninth impression. Quarter pebble-grained white cloth and papercovered boards issued without dustwrapper. Spine a little toned very good or better. Copy number 252 of 1000 numbered copies Signed by the author. Additionally Inscribed and initialed by Buck to Byron and Nancy Keeble: "To By and Mary good wishes - This book based on history PSB. John Day Company hardcover
1955rif. 549152United States: MCA / Pauline Mayer / John Day 1955. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Advance copy. Pre-publication galley proof consisting of a sample selection of the novel possibly for internal use of the publisher or for submission by author's agent to publisher John Day. Quarto sheets consisting of mimeographed typescript of the first 17 pages of text printed on rectos only pressure-pin bound into later folder. Slight even tanning in text light wear at tips of corners else very good. The final published book Imperial Woman by Pearl S. Buck was published by John Day in 1956. Possibly unique. MCA / Pauline Mayer / John Day hardcover
rif. 81459London Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1953 Auflage: 1. Leinen gebunden; marineblauer Einband mit Rückengoldprägung und farbig illustriertem Schutzumschlag / Anz. Seiten: 433 / 15 x 221 cm / Zustand: gut leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Einband minim fleckig Schutzumschlag berieben und etwas randlädiert Vorsätze gebräunt China London, Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1953, Auflage: 1. unknown
rif. 1598598503.GaudioCD. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
rif. Q-0381980375John Day Company 1956-06-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! John Day Company hardcover
2004rif. Q-1559210354Moyer Bell and its subsidiaries 2004-12-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Moyer Bell and its subsidiaries paperback
1972rif. 57058NY: The John Day Company 1972. Specially-bound edition limited to 1000 copies signed by Buck on the limitation page this being copy #195. One of the selected works of Pearl S. Buck issued to recognize her 80th birthday. Buck whose maiden name is Sydenstricker was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938. She was well known for her efforts on behalf of Asian and mixed-race adoptions. “Imperial Woman” is the fictionalized biography of the last Empress in China Ci-xi who began as a concubine of the Xianfeng Emperor and on his death became the de facto head of the Qing Dynasty until her death in 1908. 8vo. imitation white leather & blue boards stamped in gilt top edge gilt; 376 pages. Fine condition. The John Day Company unknown
1956rif. 13401John Day. Good/No Dust Jacket. 1956. Hard Cover. B24 . John Day hardcover
rif. 0727402110.Gunknown_binding. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
1956rif. 325818New York: John Day Company 1956. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Owner name inked on FEP. Open tearing on panel corners and spine crown and heel. Rubbing on top rear panel. John Day Company hardcover
rif. 405519392136unknown
1956rif. 165John Day New York 1956 . No other dates. VG/VG- Rare edition in Rare DJ. Collectible copy of hard to find book in early printing. Burnt orange hardcover in VG condition . Slight bumping to spines. Light shelf wear to edges and corners. Tight clean copy. A few tiny spots on first fly leaf otherwise no marks no book plate no P O no stickers no foxing no smells. DJ shows wear. Tears at top and bottom of spine as well corners and edges. Statement by Sterling North on the back of DJ "In Defense of the Novel". Nobel Prize winner Pearl S. Buck recreates the life of one of the most intriquing rulers during a time of intense turbulence. Tzu Hsi - Empress of China in youth a beautiful concubine in middle life a brilliant strategist in old age a goddess. Tzu Hsi was feared and hated by many in the court but adored by the people. The Empress's rise to power parallels the story of China's transition from the ancient to modern way. John Day hardcover
2015rif. 2-1138935158Routledge 2015. Paperback. New. 209 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches. Routledge paperback
2015rif. x-1138935131Routledge 2015. Hardcover. New. 209 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. Routledge hardcover
rif. 23975324-nnew. unknown
rif. 23975324like new. unknown
rif. A9781138935136Hardback. New. hardcover
rif. 0452005396-11-1Plume. Abridged. Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Plume unknown
rif. 0452005396.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
