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Stated First Edition with no mention of subsequent printings (First Printing); A Very Good or better book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by Larry McMurtry to the front free paper, with an early legible signature and dated 1969; McMurtry's personal bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown. A unique copy of this novel by the author of "The Catcher in the Rye"; uncommon to find McMurtry's bookplate, rare indeed to find his early signature from his personal library. This copy is in very good or better condition showing only some mild sunning to the spine and light rubbing to the board edges; housed in a crisp and bright near fine jacket that shows light rubbing to the edges, faint soiling to the spine and back panel, and a general hint of age-toning. Overall, a highly collectible and unique item; a welcome addition to any 20th Century Lit or Modern First Edition collection. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

Stated First Edition with no mention of subsequent printings; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and warmly inscribed by the author on the 2nd free paper. A handsome copy of this extraordinary novel, by the author of "The Collector" and "The Magus"; scarce in the true first edition and signed by Fowles. This copy is in near fine condition with a square tight binding, bright gold design and silver lettering over pale blue boards, and crisp, white pages throughout; the book does show some mild sunning to the spine ends, some slight rubbing to the edges, and a couple of small soiled areas to the exterior text block, else fine. Housed in a bright and clean near fine dust jacket that shows some very light rubbing to the spine ends and edges, and a date stamp to the bottom of the back flap (the corner of the back flap also has a tiny tear). Overall, a highly presentable and very collectible copy of this novel, enhanced with Fowles signature. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($7.95… Read More

Stated First Edition/First Printing; A Good book in a Very Good dust jacket. SIGNED by the author to a tipped in page (2nd free paper). A handsome copy of this classic work, basis for the excellent film starring James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor; uncommonly found signed. This copy is in Good condition showing some smudging to the front board including a faint ring halo, a mild lean to the binding, and some looseness to both the front and rear hinge (binding intact with all pages secure); housed in a clean and bright very good or better jacket that shows some mild rubbing and chipping to the spine ends, a short closed tear at the spine foot, and some light soiling to the back panel. Overall, a presentable and collectible copy; Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition/Stated First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only a couple of slight rubs to the panel edges and a very mild age-toning to the back panel and text block. An exceptionally well preserved copy of this story of a road trip from Hell to Heaven; Lewis is the master of Christian Apologetic work, this short novella being no exception. The first US edition somewhat uncommon, scarce in this condition. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Near fine dust jacket. From the library of Larry McMurtry, with his personal bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. An excellent copy of this classic novel of dystopian fiction, now the basis for the excellent TV series starring Elizabeth Moss. This copy is in near fine condition with a square tight binding, bright silver lettering over blue and gray boards, and clean white pages throughout; the book does show some slight shelf wear to the spine ends and some light sunning to the board edges, else fine. Housed in a clean and crisp near fine dust jacket that shows mild rubbing to the ends and edges, and some light age-toning to the flaps and panel edges, else fine. A beautiful copy with the unique McMurtry association. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($16.95 intact), and not ex-library. In a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Editions/First Printings; All books in Fine/Fine condition with all first issue points. A stunning set of the the first US editions of the now timeless classic; of course, basis for the extraordinary films starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, etc., etc. The first US editions, particularly the first 3 volumes, are very scarce in F/F condition; the whole set in pristine condition rare indeed. "Sorcerer's Stone" shows only slight rubbing to the spine ends, else as new and unread; "Chamber of Secrets" only a gentle push to the lower spine end, else as new and unread; "Prisoner of Azkaban" also just a slight push to the spine foot, else as new and unread; other 4 volumes as new and unread, barely ever opened. An absolutely incredible set; a bucket list item for the Harry Potter fan! No book remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; all in protective Mylar sleeves and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. An exceptional copy of this classic of Horror fiction, scarce in collectible condition. This copy is in Near Fine condition with clean white pages and a tight binding with bright spine lettering over yellow and blue boards; the book does show some light rubbing and faint age-toning to the board edges, mild spotting to the top stain, and a minor slant to the binding. Housed in a crisp and clean Very Good dust jacket that shows some mild rubbing and creasing to the spine ends, edges, and corners, a slight age-toning to the back panel, and a couple of pieces of tape repair to the verso at the spine head. Overall, a highly presentable and collectible copy; not remaindered, not price-clipped ($3.95 intact), and not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First US Edition/First Printing with no mention of subsequent printings; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this novel, a multiple award winner, including being named to a number of best of 20th Century lists; uncommon in this condition. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright spine and board lettering, and clean pages throughout; the book does show some light rubbing to the edges, and some mild foxing to the endpapers and page edges. Housed in a crisp and bright near fine dust jacket that shows light age-toning to the spine, gentle rubbing to the edges, and some mild spotting and foxing to the back panel and flap edges. Overall, a highly presentable and collectible copy of an important piece of 20th Century literature. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($3.00 intact), not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First US Edition/Stated First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this novel, the 5th in the Narnia series; this is the first US edition; the UK edition was the true first, although the first US appears to be much more uncommon than the UK in the marketplace. This copy is in near fine condition with only some mild shelf wear at the spine ends, else fine; housed in a clean and crisp original very good dust jacket that shows sunning to the spine (common for the title), minor rubbing and chipping to the spine ends and edges, and a couple of short closed tears to the edges. Overall, a highly presentable copy of this uncommon book; Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing; A Very Good book in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket, with mild rubbing to the board and panel edges, sunning to the spine, panel edges, and top board edges, and light soiling to the front board and top exterior text block. A handsome copy of this Hemingway classic. Not remaindered, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition; A Near Fine book in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket. A handsome copy of this author's 3rd novel, basis for the 1970 film starring Dustin Hoffman and Faye Dunaway. This copy is in near fine condition with some light rubbing to the board edges and mild soiling to the exterior text block; housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket that shows some mild fading to the spine, light rubbing and chipping to the spine ends, a few pieces of inconspicuous tape repair to the verso of the jacket, and a couple of short closed tears to the panel edges. Not remaindered, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line and the printer's error on page 621, line 16, saying "none" for "done" in a first state dust jacket w/o the Pulitzer blurb; A very good book in a near fine dust jacket. An Advance Review copy with the Review slip laid in. A handsome copy of this book difficult to find in collectible condition due to it's size. This very good book shows some light shelf wear to the ends and edges and some mild soiling to the text block and boards; housed in a near fine dust jacket that shows some very minor shelf wear to the spine ends and edges, and a couple of tiny damp stains to the top edges (invisible externally), else fine. An outstanding copy, Review Copies scarce, Not remaindered, not price clipped, and not ex-library; in archival protection.

First Edition/First Printing with 1929 and the Scribner's Seal to the copyright page, also with first state points on pages 308 and 506. A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. A spectacular copy of this high point in American Literature, the debut novel for Wolfe, and basis for multiple film and stage adaptations; scarce in the first printing and in this condition. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright gold lettering over dark blue boards, and clean pages throughout with only a hint of age-toning; the book does show some light rubbing to the edges, a couple of faint smudges to the boards, and a previous bookstore's small stamp to the rear pastedown, else fine. Housed in a sharp and bright original very good dust jacket that has benefitted from some professional restoration and reinforcement, giving this copy a beautiful presentation. Unfortunately, due to loss of paper at the spine head, "Look" is missing from the jacket spine. Housed in a custom clamshell case… Read More

Stated First American Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only mild fading to the spine, faint soiling to the top exterior text block, and light rubbing to the board and jacket edges. Promotional postcard laid in. An outstanding copy of this novel by the Nobel Prize winning author of "One Hundred Years of Solitude"; this novel a classic in it's own right! Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition Thus; A Good plus book in a Very Good dust jacket. SIGNED, inscribed, and dated by the author to the title page. A handsome copy of this reprint of Du Maurier's first published novel; as of this listing, the only signed copy available on the online market. This was Ms. Du Maurier's first novel, followed up by a multitude of classic 20th century fiction, including "Rebecca", "My Cousin Rachel" and "The Scapegoat". This copy is in good or better condition with a completely intact binding, gold lettering over bright red boards, and clean pages throughout; the book shows rubbing and staining to the text block and boards, a mild bow to the front board, minor fading to the spine, and some light rubbing to the spine ends and edges. Housed in an intact, original, very good dust jacket that shows light browning to the spine, some moderate rubbing and chipping to the ends, edges, and corners, a couple of short closed tears, most significantly to the spine, and some light staining to the bottom of… Read More

First Hardcover Edition/First Printing with no mention of subsequent printings; A Very Good book in a Very Good Original dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this novel, the second in the Bounty trilogy; uncommon in this condition, particularly with the scarce original dust jacket. This copy is in very good or better condition with a square, tight binding, bright silver lettering and design over green cloth boards, and clean pages throughout; the book does show some light sunning and rubbing to the edges, faint soiling to the exterior text block, and PO bookplate to the front pastedown (hidden by the front flap); housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket that shows only some light rubbing and chipping to the spine ends and corners, else near fine or better. Overall, a highly collectible and presentable copy; Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

Stated First US Edition/First Printing; A Very Good or better book in a Very Good dust jacket. A handsome copy of this critically acclaimed novel by the author of "Rebecca" and basis for the fine film starring Rachel Weisz; the first US edition appears to be relatively scarce in collectible condition. This copy is in very good or better condition with some mild age toning to the spine and board edges, some light soiling to the exterior text block, a PO bookplate is present to the front free paper, and some moderate rubbing to the spine ends. Housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket that shows some moderate rubbing, chipping and creasing to the edges and corners, a couple of closed tears to the edges and flap folds, including a relatively long closed tear to the front flap fold, and a couple of small tears to the spine. Overall, a presentable and collectible copy of an important 20th century book; Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in… Read More

First Edition/Later Printing (19th); A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket. A handsome copy of this beloved novel in the original jacket; this book rarely found in the intact original jacket. This copy is in very good or better condition with a square, tight binding, sharp lettering over green boards with a horse embossed to the front board, and clean pages throughout; the book does show some mild rubbing to the edges and a PO gift inscription to the front free paper, else near fine or better. Housed in a clean and bright original, intact dust jacket that shows moderate rubbing and chipping to the ends, edges and corners with a minimal loss of material, and a few associated short closed tears. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($2.50 intact), not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First US Edition; A Near Fine book in brown cloth boards with lettering and eagle design in gold. Published by Crowell in New York, 1885. An outstanding copy of this treatise on religion, scarce in the first edition and in this condition, this copy showing only some light rubbing to the spine foot, mild foxing to the page edges, and a few scattered annotations in pencil throughout the text. Will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the correct code on the copyright page; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. This is a Review Copy with the review slip and promotional material laid in. An outstanding copy of this collection of stories by the master, basis for the TV series; this book getting to harder to find in collectible condition by the day (due to a relatively short print run for Hemingway). This copy is in near fine condition with some light sunning and rubbing to the top board edges; housed in a clean and bright near fine dust jacket that shows some light rubbing and creasing to the panel edges, else fine. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($7.95 intact), not ex-library. In a fresh mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.