Birthright
by ROGERS, Lettie Hamlett (Peter Taylor)
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1957. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. First edition. Small quarto: 308 pp. Inscribed and Signed by the author in neat ink on the front pastedown: "For Eleanor and Peter, With love, Lettie, January 17, 1957." Very good with some soiling and sunning to the extremities, in a good dustwrapper with some light foxing and scattered stains to the inside and outer panels, and a few small tears at the edges. Peter Taylor was one of... Read More
Offered by Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.
Pinsky (Original screenplay for an unproduced film)
by Peter Benchley (screenwriter); Paul D. Zimmerman (screenwriter);
N.p.: N.p., 1985. First Draft script for an unproduced film. With a few small manuscript ink proofreading annotations throughout. A Cold War comedy about a kind but unstable translator for the USSR who must balance the amorous intentions of the US President's aide with the warring factions of their separate countries over the course of a prolonged summit meeting. Screenwriter Paul D. Zimmerman was best known for the successful crime film "The King of Comedy" (Scorsese, 1982). ... Read More
Offered by Royal Books, Inc.
One Hand Clapping
by Kell, Joseph (pseud. for Anthony Burgess)
London: Peter Davies. Near Fine in Very Good- dj. 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. NOISBN . (price-clipped) [very light foxing to top edge, otherwise a nice fresh copy with no significant wear; jacket has one tiny chip at top of front panel, also torn with a bit of paper loss at top rear hinge and bottom front hinge, one additional small closed tear at top of rear panel, minor edgewear elsewhere]. Early novel by Burgess, the first... Read More
Offered by ReadInk
An examination of the "Remarks" of considerations suggested by the establishment of a second college in Connecticut
by Baldwin, Roger Sherman
Hartford: printed by Peter B, Gleason & Co, 1825. 8vo, pp. 26, [2]; stitched, as issued; very good. Founded as Washington College in 1823, it is the second-oldest college in Connecticut, after Yale. It was renamed Trinity College in 1845. Like many of his Yale alumni, Baldwin declines to support Washington College. Baldwin, later a U.S. Senator from Connecticut, was best known for his defense of the African slaves in the famous Amistad case. American Imprints 19503; Sabin 15721.... Read More
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March 8: On arriving at the same age as Jack Benny [drop title]
by [Williams, Jonathan]
[Urbana: Finial Press, 1869. 4to, pp. [8]; one-page printed poem, accompanied by two full-page illustrations by Peter Bodnar; red paper wrappers; touch of sunning and bumping of edges, else fine. "My Ol' Kentucky Pal, / Professor Davenport, donning his Dear-Abby drag, / advises: / DON'T CHASE! / he suggests Socrates sat on a bench in the gym, / the lovers came flocking / for the simple reason he was the best talker in town..." Scarce. Ten in OCLC. ... Read More
Offered by Rulon-Miller Books
Victory (Original screenplay for an unproduced film)
by Joseph Conrad (novel); Jeremy Larner (screenplay)
N.p.: N.p., 1977. Second Draft script for an unproduced film, with single manuscript annotation at bottom of title page. Written by author, poet, journalist, and speechwriter Jeremy Larner, who won the 1972 Academy Award for Best Screenplay for Michael Ritchie's "The Candidate" starring Robert Redford and Peter Boyle. Larner also co-wrote with Jack Nicholson the 1971 Nicholson film "Drive She Said," starring William Tepper, Karen Black, and Bruce Dern, Nicholson's directorial debut. Based on the 1915 novel... Read More
Offered by Royal Books, Inc.
Autograph letter signed from Rene Clair to Daniel Selznick, 1968
by René Clair (director); Daniel Selznick (producer);
1968. Autograph letter signed from noted director René Clair to producer Daniel Selznick, executed on hotel airmail stationery. In French. Included are two photostat copies of related letters from Selznick to Clair (also in French), as well as a ditto-style mimeograph copy of a wire from Clair to Selznick noting where Clair is staying during May 1968. The letters involve a project for Universal, for which Selznick is soliciting Clair's involvement. A rough English translation of the... Read More
Offered by Royal Books, Inc.
Best Poems of 1955: Borestone Mountain Poetry Awards, 1956
by (PLATH, Sylvia, Robert Frost, W.H. Auden, John Ciardi, Donald Hall, Richmond Lattimore, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Louis Macneice, W.S. Merwin, Howard Moss, Louise Townsend Nicholl, Adrienne Rich, Theodore Roethke, May Sarton, Louis Simpson, Robert Penn Warre
Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1957. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First edition. A trifle bumped at the crown else fine in very good dustwrapper with chip at the bottomof the front panel. A small poetry anthology that is particularly noteworthy as Sylvia Plath's first book appearance, preceding the rare offprint *Sculptor* by two years. After contributions from a host of already-established poets there is a small "Undergraduate" section which contains two Plath entries: "Aubade" and "Two Lovers and a Beachcomber... Read More
Offered by Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.
Six Plays: Madame Butterfly; Du Barry; The Darling of the Gods; Adrea; The Girl of the Holden West; the Return of Peter Grimm
by Belasco, David
Boston: Little Brown & Company, 1928. Book. Very Good. Cloth. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on front endpage -"To Deems Taylor with best wishes David Belasco November 1928". Deems Taylor (1885-1966) was an American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music. He was known as "the dean of American music". A quite uncommon title. Very Good, cloth rubbed, top corner title page dog-eared, several pages... Read More
Offered by Dale Steffey Books
The Seersucker Whipsaw - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Thomas, Ross
New York: William Morrow & Company, Inc.. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. A sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition, prior owner's stamp to front free end paper, minor damp staining to rear end paper in nearly Fine, lightly tanned dust-jacket; From 1967, his second novel, a story of Clinton Shartelle, the best political campaign manager in the US who is persuaded by the narrator, Peter... Read More
Offered by Books Tell You Why, Inc.
Atlas maior of 1665
by Joan Blaeu; P C J van der Krogt
Koln: Taschen, 2010. Hardcover. As New. Printed image paper covered boards, similarly7 printed dustjacket. 593 pp., profusely illustrated with vivid color reproductions of original maps and illustrations, a few folding. Measures 45 x 30 x 6.5 cm. shipping weight is 16 pounds. Texts and translations presented in English, German and French. Three and a half centuries before Google Maps there was... Joan Blaeu's atlas, the finest ever published The finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas was Joan Blaeu's... Read More
Offered by Mullen Books, Inc.
Vintage Original Photograph Signed
by TIBBETT, Lawrence
("Lawrence Tibbett") in black fountain pen on youthful portrait. Photograph is on heavy stock with rubberstamp on back that reads: "Lawrence Tibbett, Baritone Metropolitan Opera Co. Management Evans & . 113 West 57th St. New York"; 8" x 10"; very good. 1939. Signed and inscribed: "To David L Oyser (?) most sincerely Lawrence Tibbett 1939." Tibbett (1896-1960), born November 16, 1896, Bakersfield, California; died July 15, 1960, New York City after surgery; American operatic baritone (born in Bakersfield, California);at the... Read More
Offered by Houle Rare Books & Autographs
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Simple Gifts [Inscribed to Peter Matthiessen]
by NICHOLS, Robert
(Thetford): Self-Published. (2001). The uncorrected proof copy, published by Nichols himself in an edition of 100 copies. Inscribed by the author to Peter Matthiessen and with an autograph note signed laid in, written across the top of a photocopied letter to friends about the writing of the work. This proof covers "Part One - Revised" and "Beginning Part Two." As best as we can tell, Simple Gifts remains unpublished. Nichols died in 2010. The Vermont author was a neighbor and... Read More
Offered by Ken Lopez - Bookseller
Louise Brooks: Lulu Forever
by Cowie, Peter
New York: Rizzoli, 2006. First Edition. Large Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 8x1x12. Signed by author. First edition. Inscribed and signed by author on title page ('To Philip, Best wishes, Peter Cowie'), with portion of slip advertising George Eastman House's lecture by Peter Cowie, introduced by the late Jack Garner, laid in. An exceptional copy. 2006 Large Hardcover. 256 pp. Louise Brooks has become one of the most spectacular icons of early cinema. Her distinctive "bob" haircut looks as modern... Read More
Offered by Yesterday's Muse, Inc.
Melotoons #1
by Crumb, R. (Robert); Peter Kuper (Editor)
1972. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 16pp. Very slim quarto [28 cm] Saddle-stitched bright yellow printed wraps. Subtly faded at the spine and edges of the wraps. G.A.S. Publications Check List laid in. From the Foreward- "Robert Crumb needs no introduction. He is probably the best artist in the Underground Comics industry. He has been adopted and imitated by the commercial art world- and says he hates it." R. Crumb, from his humble beginnings as a... Read More
Offered by Ken Sanders Rare Books
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Wobble To Death [Signed]
by LOVESEY, Peter
London: Macmilland & Co. Ltd, 1970. First Edition. First Impression. Octavo (20.5cm); brick red paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in black on spine; dustjacket; [6],7-190,[2]pp. Signed by the author on the upper margin of the title page. Some of the usual tanning to the text edges, else Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced £1.05 (21s) net), with light wear to extremities, and the publisher's sticker on front panel; Near Fine. Author's first book and winner of the Macmillan/Panther Competition... Read More
Offered by Lorne Bair Rare Books
Wobble to Death (Inscribed)
by Lovesey, Peter
New York: Dodd, Mead & Co, 1970. First Edition. Fine/About Fine. Octavo, 190 pages; pictorial dust jacket, with price of $4.50 on front flap. Inscribed on the title page to mystery collector Arthur Parson. Winner of the best "First Crime Novel" award in the UK. Light wear to dust jacket at front spine fold.
Offered by Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc.
HISTORY OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA; with Illustrations Descriptive of its Scenery ... From Original Sketches by Artists of the Highest Ability
by (DENSLOW, W[illiam] W[allace], Illustrator)
Philadelphia and Reading: Peter Fritts, 1877. First Edition. Hardcover. Lacking 5 plates, as noted. Contents page with tape repairs and wrinkles; occasional light edgewear to text and plates. Binding firm and decent. Fair due to the missing plates. Folio (11" x 14") in original pebbled cloth with gilt-lettering on the front cover and spine; [3-], 293 pages. With 1 (of 4) double-page and 21 (of 23) full-page lithographs, including one signed in the print by W. W.... Read More
Offered by Charles Agvent
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
by VERNE, Jules.
Franklin Center:: Franklin Library,. Near Fine. 1978. Hardcover. Translated from the French by Mendor T. Brunetti. Limited edition ("The Collector's Library of the World's Best-Loved Books"). Octavo, fully bound in blue leather with gilt lettering and design, raised bands along the spine, all edges gilt, silk moire endpapers, sewn-in ribbon bookmark. About fine.; 472 pages .
Offered by Grendel Books
Archive of correspondence between producer Leland Hayward and Daniel Selznick regarding "My Six Convicts," 1969-1970
by Leland Hayward (producer); Daniel Selznick (producer); Donald Powell Wilson
1970. Small archive including two typed letters signed from producer Leland Hayard to producer David O. Selznick regarding a new adaptation of the 1951 autobiographical novel "My Six Convicts." Also included are photostat copies of Selznick's enthusiastic responses to same. In the first of the two letters, Hayward briefly notes that he is sending Selznick a copy of Wilson's novel to consider. In the second letter, written on personal stationery with an address on Madison Avenue in... Read More
Offered by Royal Books, Inc.
Typed Letter Signed
by JENNINGS, Peter (1938 - 2005)
unbound. Typed personal note from Peter Jennings to Washington Post columnist Tom Shales regarding a recent appearance on NPR and his review of the 1983 film Reuben, Reuben. Peter Charles Archibald Ewart Jennings CM was a Canadian and American television journalist. He was best known for serving as the sole anchor of ABC World News Tonight from 1983 until his death from lung cancer in 2005. Despite dropping out of high school, Jennings transformed himself into one... Read More
Offered by Argosy Book Store
Put-Ons & Put-Downs
by Cambridge, Godfrey
New York: Parallax Publishing Company, 1967. Paperback. Very Good. Mort Drucker and Neal Adams. 44 unnumbered pages cartoons. Softcover in original wrapper. 22 cm. Cover partially split along fold. INSCRIBED inside front cover by Cambridge "To Peter Its been a pleasure working with you, your talent and devotion are something I could never buy therefore I am ever grateful Best wishes Godfrey Cambridge." Ilustrated by Mort Drucker and Neal Adams.
Offered by McBlain Books
Signed Photograph
by TIBBITT, Lawrence (1896 - 1960)
1938. framed. near fine. Black and white portrait photograph of American opera singer, radio personality and actor Lawrence Tibbitt. Signed "To XXX with Best Wishes from Lawrence Tibbitt 1938". Please inquire for more information. Lawrence Mervil Tibbett was an American opera singer and recording artist who also performed as a film actor and radio personality. A baritone with large, deep, and dark-timbred voice. His dynamic range (in his prime) ranged from forceful fortes to delicate pianissimos, he... Read More
Offered by Argosy Book Store
Dick Button on Skates -- inscribed book with a Typed Letter Signed
by BUTTON, Dick
London: Peter Davies, 1956. hardcover. very good/very good(-). 217 pages, large 8vo, blue cloth (uneven fading on the spine), dust wrapper (worn and chipped). London: Peter Davies, (1956). A very good copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Inscribed on the dedication page to fellow skater Aja Vzanova: "For Aja - the love of my life!! Dick xoxoxoxo New York, October 8, 1986." Accompanied by a typed letter signed "Dick" on Button's personal letterhead, 1 page, 10.5... Read More
Offered by Argosy Book Store
A Passion for Excellence: The Leadership Difference
by Peters, Tom; Nancy Austin
New York: Random House, 1985. Near Fine/Near Fine. Signed by Tom Peters on the front free endpaper, inscribed to former owner in the year of publication. xxv, [1], 437 pp. Publisher's cloth and tan paper-covered boards, spine lettered in gilt. Early printing, not the first. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket, lightly shelf worn. The sequel to In Search of Excellence, signed by its author, one of the best-known writers and speakers on business management.
Offered by Burnside Rare Books