Parable of the Talents: A Novel
by Octavia E. Butler
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only gentle rubbing to the board and panel edges, a mild sunning to the spine, and a sticker shadow on the back panel, else fine. SIGNED and dated to the title page. An exceptional copy of this novel, the sequel to the award winning "Parable of the Sower"; uncommon in this condition and signed. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library;... Read More
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Fledgling: A Novel (Signed First Edition)
by Octavia E. Butler
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED and dated with no inscription by the author to the title page. A pristine copy of this novel by the author of "Parable of the Sower", "Kindred", "Wild Seed", etc.; uncommon in this condition and signed. Butler ephemera laid in. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a... Read More
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Wild Seed (Inscribed First Edition)
by Octavia E Butler
Stated First Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the title page. An exceptional copy of this title, uncommon in this condition, particularly signed. This copy is in near fine condition with only light rubbing to the spine ends and lower edges, else fine; housed in a clean and bright near fine dust jacket that shows some light rubbing to the edges with a couple of tiny closed... Read More
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Bloodchild: And Other Stories (Signed First Edition)
by Octavia E Butler
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED and inscribed ("To Butch") by the author to the title page. A pristine copy of this astounding collection of stories by the multiple award winning, groundbreaking writer Octavia Butler; uncommon in this condition and signed. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain
by Robert Olen Butler
First edition/2nd printing; inscribed by the author on the title page. A very good book that shows a mild slant to the binding and some shelf wear to both spine ends; housed in a very good dust jacket that shows minor rubbing to the spine ends and mild, spotty staining to the front cover. Otherwise, a tight and bright copy protected in a mylar cover.
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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
by J.M. Barrie (Retold by May Byron)
First Edition Thus/First Printing with the Scribner Seal and the letter "A"; A Near Fine book in a Good or better dust jacket. This is the retelling by May Byron, illustrated by the great Arthur Rackham, published in 1930 by Scribner's; somewhat uncommon in the original dust jacket. This copy is in near fine condition showing some light age-toning to the text block, some mild rubbing to the board edges, and a few small chips out of the bottom corners... Read More
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The Postman Always Rings Twice
by James M. Cain
First UK Edition; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. Typed Letter SIGNED by the author on his stationary laid in. This is the very scarce 1st UK edition; although not the true first (the US was published shortly beforehand), the UK is super rare to find in collectible condition, particularly in the ORIGINAL jacket with no restoration or repair; a truly unique item and a must for the 20th century mystery collector! This novel is on... Read More
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The Magician's Wife
by James M. Cain
First Edition/First Printing stated; A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this novel by the author of "Double Indemnity" and "The Postman Always Rings Twice". This copy is in fine condition with a square, tight binding and crisp white pages; housed in a near fine dust jacket that shows only minor rubbing to the spine ends and front flap edge, else fine. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($3.95 intact), and not ex-library; in archival... Read More
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How Charts Lie
by Alberto Cairo
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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A Dog's Purpose
by W. Bruce Cameron
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only slight rubbing to the jacket edges, else as new and unread. An outstanding copy of this title, the first of many in the series; uncommon in the first printing. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Height of the Scream
by Ramsey Campbell
First edition; a fine book in a near fine dust jacket. This copy is a fine book housed in a nearly fine jacket that shows only some minor shelf wear to the spine ends and edges, and also some fading to the title lettering on the spine; else a clean, bright and very tight copy (apparently unread) that is not price clipped, not ex-lib, and not remaindered. Protected in a mylar cover.
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Dark Valley Destiny: The life of Robert E. Howard
by L. Sprague De Camp
First Edition/First Bluejay Printing; A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only light rubbing to the jacket edges and corners. An outstanding copy of this biography of the legendary Robert E. Howard. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The purple pterodactyls: The adventures of W. Wilson Newbury, ensorcelled financier
by L. Sprague de Camp
Signed Limited Edition, this being #83 of 200; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, in Slipcase which shows slight rubbing to the edges. An outstanding copy of this edition from the Phantasia Press, as new and unread. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Leopard of Poitain
by Raul Garcia Capella
First Edition; A fine book in a very good dust jacket. An excellent copy of this novel published by the Celt Press. This volume is in fine, unread condition with only trivial rubbing to the edges; housed in a very good dust jacket that is clean and bright but does show some light rubbing to the spine ends and edges and one closed 3/4" tear to the top of the back panel, else fine. Overall, an outstanding copy with only... Read More
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In Cold Blood A True Account of Multiple Murders and Its Consequences (Signed Copy)
by Truman Capote
First Edition/Stated Tenth Printing; A Near Fine book in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket. SIGNED by the author to the front free paper (probably tipped in). A beautiful copy of this landmark work in true crime literature; uncommon signed. This copy is in Near Fine condition with only mild shelf wear to the board edges and a slight off-setting to the end papers, else fine. Housed in a very good price clipped jacket that is clean and bright... Read More
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The Grass Harp
by Truman Capote
First Edition/Stated First Printing in the First State Binding with rough boards; A Very Good book in a Good or better price-clipped dust jacket, A handsome copy of this novel by author of "In Cold Blood" and Breakfast at Tiffany's". This copy is in Very Good condition showing minor foxing to the text block and page edges, rubbing and slight fraying to the spine head and edges, a mild over-opening to the first few pages, and some faint soiling to... Read More
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Crossers
by Philip Caputo
Stated First Edition; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, in as new, unread condition. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by the author on the title page. A pristine copy of this novel about the beauty and brutality of life along the Arizona-Mexico border. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship in a sturdy box.
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The Girl With All the Gifts
by M. R Carey
First US Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; a Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, that shows only some faint soiling to the panels, else F/F. An outstanding copy of this novel, becoming a classic of zombie fiction, and basis for the excellent movie starring Glenn Close. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.
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Theft: a Love Story (Signed First Edition; Plus Bonus Book!)
by Peter Carey
First Australian Edition/First Printing; a Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only light rubbing to the top panel edges. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Also included, a SIGNED First Edition of Carey's "My Life as a Fake", also in Fine/Near Fine condition. An outstanding pair of titles from the critically acclaimed Peter Carey. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Oscar and Lucinda (Plus Bonus Book!)
by Peter Carey
First Edition/First Printing with the correct number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no significant flaws. An outstanding example of this novel by the multiple Booker Prize nominated author. Not remaindered, not ex-library, not price clipped. Also included is a Fine/Fine first edition of "Jack Maggs"; both books will be carefully wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box.
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The Fat Man in History, and other stories
by Peter Carey
Stated First American Edition/First Printing with a number line ending in a "2" (first printing for Random House); A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only light shelf wear and one tiny chip out of the spine foot, else F/F. An outstanding example of this author's first book, a collection of stories. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($8.95 intact), and not ex-library; in archival protection and will ship in a sturdy box.
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Jack Maggs (Signed First UK Edition; Plus Bonus Book!)
by Peter Carey
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Also included, a SIGNED copy of Carey's "Parrot & Olivier in America", also in Fine condition. A lovely pair of signed first editions from the critically acclaimed Peter Carey. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Day Zero
by C. Robert Cargill
Stated First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. An exceptional copy of this novel by the author of "Sea of Rust" and the Dr. Strange screenplay; This title rare in the first printing. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Sea of Rust: A Novel
by C. Robert Cargill
Stated First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only a faint spot of soiling to the top exterior text block. An outstanding copy of this novel by the author of "Dreams and Shadows", "Day Zero", and the Dr. Strange screenplay; uncommon in the first printing and in Fine condition. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Russia House
by John Le Carre
Handsome collectible copy of this Le Carre novel. Near fine volume in a near fine dust jacket with the mildest of shelf wear and some very faint foxing, else fine. In archival protection.
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