Titles starting with H from James Pepper Rare Books, Inc.

New York: McBride, 1925. First Edition. Some cloth spotting, very good in a worn and chipped dust jacket. ... more information

London: Collins, 1955. First Edition of the Author’s First Book. This copy belonged to writer Hammond Innes, the great writer of post World War II sea novels and novels of adventure and mystery, with his nautical bookplate which is hand autographed by Innes and affixed to the blank middle space on the title page. Some faint foxing to outer edge, else near fine in a bright slightly used dust jacket with some dust soiling on the rear panel. Excellent association. ... more information

Boston: Twayne, 1989. First Edition. Fine fresh copy in a near fine dust jacket with some minor uneven fading to the spine and top edges. A critical survey of the life and works of the great fantasy horror writer, H.P. Lovecraft. Includes a selected bibliography and index. ... more information

Kent, OH: The Kent State University Press, 1981. First Edition. Signed presentation copy from S.T. Joshi to H.P. Lovecraft’s friend, fellow author and publisher Donald Wandrei. Inscribed by the author: “To Donald Wandrei, in the hope that a better understanding of Lovecraft may be shortly forthcoming. S.T. Joshi.” With the Wandrei estate bookplate affixed to the front pastedown which reads: “From the Library of Donald Wandrei - St. Paul, Minnesota - Author & Co-Founder of Arkham House - Publishers.... more information

Glendale, CA: Roy A. Squires, n.d. (1970s). First Edition. Paperbound, 20 pages. A book catalogue from Roy A. Squires of science fiction and fantasy material, especially the work of H.P. Lovecraft. Fine in printed wrappers. ... more information

London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1987. First Paperback Edition. Biography of H. Rider Haggard, covering his writing and revealing little known aspects of his career. Paperbound. About fine in wrappers. ... more information

New York: Holt, 1991. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author, Sue Grafton: “To Lisette More Grafton in Santa Barbara. Can you figure me out. Sue Grafton, 5-21-91.” Fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with some minor fading to the spine. ... more information

New York: Holt, 1991. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author, Sue Grafton: “To For Patty - drive with care. Sue Grafton, 5-2-91.” Fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with some minor fading to the spine. ... more information

Kaneohe, HI: The Habilitat, Inc, 1978. First Edition. Ownership signature. Near fine with light shelf wear in a very good lightly dust soiled dust jacket with some small tears. A collection of recipes from such noted celebrities as Johnny Mathis, Bob Hope, Lawrence Welk, Carol Burnett, Cher, Burt Reynolds, Barbara Walters, etc. ... more information

Spain: El Deseo, SA, 2002. First Edition. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. Revised shooting script dated August, 2001 for the film, Talk to Her, written and directed by Pedro Almodovar, starring Paz Vega, Geraldine Chaplin, Javier Cámara, Darío Grandinetti, Leonor Watling, Rosario Flores, and Mariola Fuentes. Bradbound. Fine. Talk to Her is a film/fable of complex relationships layered w... more information

Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1981. First Edition. Paperbound. Signed presentation copy from Clayton Eshleman, inscribed by the author: “For Don Pearce, standing in the Martin citadel! With cordial wishes for his work & life. Clayton Eshleman, 1983.” Near fine with a hint of fading to the spine in printed wrappers. ... more information

New York: Dodd, Mead, 1912. First Edition - American. Signed by Ernest Hemingway’s younger brother Leicester Hemingway. Previous owners’ signatures crossed out. Good lightly used and dust soiled copy with some edge wear without dust jacket. Leicester C. Hemingway (1915 - 1982) was a writer like his older brother, Ernest. He is the author of six books, including a first novel entitled ‘The Sound of the Trumpet’ (1953) which was based on Leicester's experiences in France and Germany during World War ... more information

London: Andre Deutsch, 1968. First Edition. Signed by the actor Alec McCowen, who starred in the original London and then the Broadway productions of this play. Fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with some minor dust soiling to the rear panel. ... more information

New York: Boni & Liveright, 1922. First Edition. Very fine bright clean copy without dust jacket. ... more information

New York: Horace Liveright, 1929. First Edition. One of 775 numbered copies signed by the author, Eugene O’Neill. With nine striking color illustrations by Alexander King. Former ownership signature. Very good copy with some minor fraying to the top of spine in a chipped dust jacket split at the along the fold of the front panel. ... more information

New York: Rinehart & Co, 1959. First Edition. Signed presentation copy from Martin Russ to his literary agent Dorothy Olding of Harold Ober Associates, inscribed by the author: “To Dorothy from Martin Russ. Nov. 1959.” Very good plus copy with pages tanned as usual in a bright very good dust jacket with some slight darkening to the spine and a very faint trace of edge wear. The first novel by Martin Russ, author of The Last Parallel. A Marine’s War Journal, a compelling autobiographical book about th... more information

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1984. First Edition. Signed by the author, Paul Theroux. Fine in a fine dust jacket. ... more information

Jericho, NY: Exposition Press, 1972. First Edition. Near fine copy in a torn and chipped dust jacket with some slight darkening to the spine. ... more information

New York: Knopf, 1972. Later printing. Signed and inscribed by the author Ray Bradbury: “Catalina! Ray Bradbury.” With a large ink drawing by Bradbury of a scary grinning pumpkin face. Illustrated by Joseph Mugnaini. Fine in a fine bright dust jacket. ... more information

New York: Morrow, 1985. Later printing. Ownership blindstamp. Illustrated. Fine copy in a fine bright dust jacket. The story of the great rock & roll band, Led Zeppelin, comprised of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, and Peter Grant - based on interviews with band members, friends, employees, and lovers. ... more information