History of Dun Laoghaire Harbour (Signed Limited Edition)
by de Courcy Irelandy, John
Blackrock, County Dublin: Caislean An Bhurcaigh, 2001. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine. Tall 8vo., 183pp.. Gorgeous Unread First Limited Edition, one of only 50 copies published. Beautifully bound in full red morocco, raised spine bands with gilt bordered compartments with titles in gilt. Anchor and ship motif's stamped in gilt on the front and rear boards respectively. Limitation statement in gilt on front bottom turn-in. Top edge git. 22 illustrations including four fold-out lithographs. Two-page maps on front... Read More
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This World and Beyond
by de Crespigny, Mrs. Philip Champion
London: Cassell and Company, 1934. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good Plus. RARE DUST WRAPPER 8vo., 311pp. Gorgeous Fine First Edition, First Printing. Original blue cloth with titles stamped in gold on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout. Perhaps a hint of a crimp to the heel and crown but barely noticeable. A remarkably well preserved copy. Very attractive unclipped wrapper has some minor wear to the edges, spine ends and tips. One or two tiny closed tears and... Read More
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Kitty
by Deeping, Warwick
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1927. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo., 373(4)pp. Beautiful First Edition. Square, tight and clean throughout with no foxing. A touch of bumping to the spine ends but quite minor. Some discoloration to the bottom of the last couple of page edges. Small ownership signature on front end-paper. Remarkably well-preserved, Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($2.50), has some wear to edges, rubbing to hinges and folds. A couple of short creases and closed... Read More
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They Walk Again:A Collection of Ghost Stories
by De La Mare, Colin (Compiler)
New York: E.P. Dutton & Co, 1931. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. 8vo.,469pp. Solid Stated First Edition of this scarce anthology of this anthology of 18 stories by Algernon Blackwood, Ambrose Bierce, William Hope Hodgson, Edith Wharton, Lord Dunsany, L.P. Hartley, and many others including Walter de la Mare who also wrote the introduction. Faber & Faber published the First British Edition in the same year though priority is unclear. Bound in green cloth with lettering in gilt... Read More
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Ding Dong Bell (Signed First Edition)
by de la Mare, Walter
London: Selwyn & Blount, 1924. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Slim 8vo., (ix)76pp. Beautiful First Edition, #267 of only 300 copies published. Bound in 1/4 tan cloth over brown paper-covered boards with titles in gilt on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout little or no wear save a hint of a bump to the top tips but barely. Spine a touch dulled. Some off-setting to gutters and paste-downs. Attractive unclipped, though unpriced, printed dust-jacketed has some chipping... Read More
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The Vehement Flame
by Deland, Margaret
New York: Harpers, 1922. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Beautiful First Edition, likely 2nd printing with F-W, (June, 1922), on CP, First Printing. Original red cloth with titles stamped in gold on cover and spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with some pulling at the spine ends and a hint of wear at the tips. top of a few spots on the title page and light offsetting to the... Read More
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Dr. Sam:Johnson, Detector
by De La Torre, Lillian
New York: Knopf, 1946. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Small 8vo., 257pp. Solid Stated First Edition. Bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering and decoration. Square and tight with mild bumping to spine ends. Faint water-stain to flyleaf and some page edges. Unclipped dust-jacket has chips, closed tears, creases and moderate soiling. Not perfect but a presentable copy at a great price.
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Dr. Sam:Johnson, Detector (Association copy with Signed Letter by Ellery Queen)
by De La Torre, Lillian
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1946. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine/Very Good. Small 8vo., 257pp. Sharp Stated First Edition of this anthology of historical mystery tales featuring the eminent Doctor and his scribe, James Boswell. Bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering and decoration. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear save some softness to spine ends. Spine gilt a touch dulled. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($2.75), has few short closed edge-tears and a couple... Read More
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Cleopatra
by Delayen, Gaston
New York: E.P. Dutton & Co, 1934. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. . 8vo., 280pp. Sharp Stated First Edition. Translated from the French by Farrell Symons. Bound in red cloth with lettering in black on spine and front board. Square, tight and clean throughout save a small stain on the for-edge. Mild wear to spine ends and tips. Very attractive unclipped, though unpriced, dust jacket has very mild edge-wear. Spine toning. Still fresh and bright with no... Read More
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Author's Choice Monthly Issue 22 - Charles De Lint
by De Lint, Charles
Eugene, OR: Author's Choice Monthly, 1991. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo., Wraps. 115pp. Beautiful Unread First Printing of this monthly anthology. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, tears or toning. A gorgeous collectable copy and surprisingly uncommon.
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The Buffalo Man
by De Lint, Charles
Burton, MI: Subterranean Press, 1999. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine. Stapled wraps. 32pp. Beautiful Unread Stated First Edition of this chapbook. #37 of only 450 numbered copies. There wee also 52 lettered copies. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, tears or toning. Signed by the author on the limitation page. Comes in original unaddressed publisher's mailing envelope. A gorgeous collectable copy.
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Sky Full of Sand
by DeMarinis, Rick
Tucson, AZ: Dennis McMillan, 2003. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo., 271pp. Beautiful Unread First Limited Edition. One of 156 lettered copies published, this being letter T. Bound in original publisher's 1/4 leather over hand-made paper covered boards. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear with equally attractive unclipped dust jacket and publisher's slipcase. Signed by the author on the limitation page as well as by James Crumley, who wrote the introduction. All components... Read More
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The Tales of Guy De Maupassant
by De Maupassant, Guy
Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 1977. Collector's Edition. Full-Leather. Very Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to., 472pp. Beautiful Unread First Printing of this "Collector's Edition", one of Easton's "100 Greatest Books Ever Written". Bound in full leather with titles and decorations in gilt. All edges gilt. Silk bookmark. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible wear. A simply gorgeous collectable copy at a great price.
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By the Rivers of Babylon (Signed and Inscribed First Edition)
by DeMille, Nelson
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine/Near Fine/Fine. 8vo., 391pp. Beautiful Stated First Edition, First Printing with letter sequence "B C D E" centered below "First Edition" as called for. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible wear or toning. Very well-preserved. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($10.00), has some fairly mild toning to edges but is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. Warmly inscribed and signed by the author on... Read More
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Harrigan's File
by Derleth, August
Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1975. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo., 256pp. Beautiful Unread Stated First Edition. 4102 copies printed. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible flaws. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($13.95), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Still in publisher's shrinkwrap. A gorgeous collectable copy. (Jaffery, Horrors & Unpleasantries, pg. 117-118).
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A Praed Street Dossier
by Derleth, August
Sauk City. WI: Mycroft & Moran, 1968. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine/Fine. 8vo., 108pp. Beautiful Unread First Edition, one of only 2904 copies printed. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible flaws. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, ($3.00), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases or tears. Just a hint of the edge-toning so prevalent with this jacket but less than most. Design by Frank Utpatel. A remarkably well-preserved collectable copy. (Jaffery, Horrors & Unpleasantries, pg.95; Hubin... Read More
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The Narracong Riddle: A Judge Peck Mystery (Signed & Inscribed First Edition)
by Derleth, August
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1940. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo., 225pp. Sharp First Edition, First Printing with Scribner's "A" on the copyright page as called for. Bound in original blue cloth with titles in yellow on the front board and spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with very mild edge-wear. A touch off-setting to end-papers. Bookplate on front paste-down. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($2.00), has some fairly moderate rubbing and wear to edges and tips... Read More
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The Return of Solar Pons
by Derleth, August
Sauk City, WI: Mycroft & Moran, 1958. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 12mo., 261pp. Beautiful First edition bound in original black cloth with titles in green on spine. One of only 2079 copies printed. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($4.00), has a hint of edge-wear and mildly toned flap edges. Fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A very sharp collectable copy. (Jaffrey p.56).
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The House on the Mound
by Derleth, August
New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1958. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Herbet S. Kates. 8vo.,335pp. Sharp Stated First Edition, Square, tight and clean throughout with some fairly mild rubbing to hinges and a couple of spots on the rear board. Small ownership name on front end-paper. Very attractive unclipped dust jacket, ($4.50), has some surface spotting and toning to edges. Short, shallow edge crease on the rear panel. Still bright and complete with no tears or... Read More
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The Casebook of Solar Pons
by Derleth, August
Sauk City: Mycroft & Moran, 1965. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine Minus. 12mo., 281pp. Sharp First Printing, one of only 3020 copies printed of this fourth volume in the Solar Pons series, (Jaffery p.85). Square, tight and clean throughout with some gentle bumping to the spine ends and bottom front tip. Attractive clipped jacket, has a touch of toning to spine and edges. Small rubs to spine. Minor edge-wear. Still fresh and bright with no chipping, creases... Read More
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The Reminiscences of Solar Pons (Signed First Edition)
by Derleth, August
Sauk City. WI: Mycroft & Moran, 1961. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine/Fine. Frank Utpatel. 8vo., 199pp. Beautiful First Edition of this fourth collection of Sherlock Holmes pastiche stories. One of 2052 copies printed. Square tight and clean throughout with no discernible wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($3.50), has a hint of toning to spine and flap edges but quite minor. Fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears, Inscribed by the author on the front end-paper, "Canonically,... Read More
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Three Problems for Solar Pons
by Derleth, August
Sauk City, WI: Mycroft & Moran, 1952. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 12mo., 281pp. Gorgeous First Printing of one of the rarer M&M/Arkham titles. Square tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Remarkably well preserved. Sharp unclipped dust- jacket, ($2.50), has some mild toning to edges. Fresh and with no creases, chipping or tears. The 3rd of Derleth's collection of stories paying homage to Sherlock Holmes after "In Re: Sherlock Holmes" and "The Memoirs of Solar... Read More
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Thirty Years of Arkham House
by Derleth, August
Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1970. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 12mo., 99pp. Beautiful First Edition, one of only 2137 copies printed. (Jaffery, Horrors & Unpleasantries, pg. 100). Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket is fresh and bright with no chipping, tears or creases. Spine mildly toned. A very pretty collectable copy.
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Folies-Bergere
by Derval, Paul
New York: E.P. Dutton, 1955. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good Plus. 8vo., 219pp. Sharp Stated First Edition bound in quarter pink cloth over paper-covered boards. Photographs throughout. Square, tight and clean throughout with a touch of wear and soiling to spine ends but quite minor. Very attractive but clipped photographic dust-jacket has some rubbing to folds and hinges. Light wear to edges, spine ends and tips. Spotting on reverse but invisible from the front. Still fresh and... Read More
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Folies-Bergere
by Derval, Paul
New York: E.P. Dutton, 1955. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine Minus. 8vo., 219pp. Sharp Stated First Edition bound in quarter pink cloth over paper-covered boards. Photographs throughout. Square, tight and clean throughout with a touch of wear to spine ends but quite minor. Very attractive unclipped photographic dust-jacket, ($3.95), has some minor wear and a few tiny nicks to edges and tips. Still fresh and bright. A very pretty collectable copy of this showcase of the famous... Read More
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