Handbook of Artificial Intelligence Volume 1-3
by Avron Barr
3 Volume Set; Assumed First Edition/First Printings (Volumes still in shrinkwrap); Fine books in Fine dust jackets, as new and unread. A pristine set of this early handbook on AI; an uncommon title, particularly as new and unread. Not remaindered, not price-clipped; will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Little Minister
by J.M. Barrie
Two Volume Set of the Kirriemuir Edition of "The Little Minister"; A Very Good to Near Fine pair of books from J.M. Barrie, the creator and author of Peter Pan. This set apparently published in 1908 (copyright page says 1891 & 1892 but research indicates this edition published in 1908), 5 years before the complete works of Barrie were published in the Kirriemuir Edition. KIrriemuir, Angus, Scotland was the birthplace of Barrie. This set is in VG to NF condition... Read More
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Interactive Programming Environments
by Howard E. Shrobe David R. Barstow
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only light rubbing to the board and jacket edges, else as new and unread. An outstanding copy of this uncommon title; scarce in the first printing. 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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Every Book Its Reader: The Power of the Printed Word to Stir the World
by Nicholas A Basbanes
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; a Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only trivial shelf wear. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this examination of book culture by the master of book collecting writings. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection and shipped in a sturdy box.
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About the Author: Inside the Creative Process
by Nicholas A. Basbanes
First Edition/First Printing stated; A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this book of conversations with many different authors by the master of books on book collecting; scarce in this condition, particularly signed. Basbanes is the author of "A Gentle Madness", "Patience and Fortitude", etc. This copy is in fine condition with only light shelf wear to the ends and edges, housed in a near fine... Read More
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The Opium Clerk/The Miniaturist
by Kunal Basu
Set of two First Softcover Editions/First Printings of Basu's "The Opium Clerk" and "The Miniaturist". Both books in Fine condition appearing to be unread with only very light shelf wear. Protected in a mylar bag and shipped in a sturdy box.
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The Birth of the People's Republic of Antarctica
by John Calvin Batchelor
Stated First Edition; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only some general light shelf wear and one tiny abrasion near the spine head of the jacket, else Fine/Fine. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by the author on the front free paper. A lovely copy of this much acclaimed 2nd novel by the lauded author, scarce in this condition and signed. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.
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And the Word Was
by Bruce Bauman
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket in as new, unread condition. SIGNED by the author on the title page with a line drawn through his printed name, with no inscription. A pristine copy of this highly acclaimed novel; not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection and shipped in a sturdy box.
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The Hunters of Pangaea
by Mark Baxter
Special Limited Edition of which this is #910; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. A pristine copy of this omnibus special edition featuring 18 stories and 5 essays by one of our SciFi masters! Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.
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Soviet Airland Battle Tactics
by William P Baxter
First Edition; A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only slight rubbing to the jacket edges, else 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.An analysis of Soviet military strategy covers the Russian soldier, organization of command, weapons use, offensive and defensive tactics, support operations, and logistics planning.
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Raft
by Stephen Baxter
First Edition with the complete number line; a near fine book in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed and dated by the author on the title page. Author's first book. This volume is in near fine condition with mild shelf wear to both spine ends and a very slight lean to the book; housed in a fine dust jacket that shows only a very mild rubbing at the corners. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-lib; a clean, bright, and tight... Read More
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Evolution (Signed First Edition)
by Stephen Baxter
First UK Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only light rubbing to the edges and a gentle foxing to the page edges, else Fine/Fine. SIGNED by the author to the title page. An outstanding copy by one of our SciFi masters; this novel being one of this bookseller's favorite looks at the history and processes of evolution. Uncommon signed and in this condition. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh... Read More
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The Black Tower
by Louis Bayard
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author on the title page. This copy would be F/F save for two small holes to the dedication page. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Early Harvest
by Greg Bear
Limited Numbered Edition of which this is #332; a fine book in near fine dust jacket that shows some rubbing to the spine ends and some other general minor shelf wear; a clean, bright, tight copy housed in a fresh mylar cover.
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NATO and Europe
by General Andre Beaufre
Stated First American Edition; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket with light rubbing to the edges, a slight age-toning to the jacket, and a couple of short closed tears near the spine head. An outstanding copy of this analysis NATO's policies and strategies. 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 Intruder
by Charles Beaumont
First Edition; a near fine book in a very good dust jacket. This book shows mild sunning to the boards and pages; the binding is tight and the print on the spine is bright; mild shelf wear is present to both spine ends. Housed in a very good dust jacket that shows rubbing and minor chipping to both spine ends, edges, and corners; a small (1/8"x1/8") tear is present on the bottom edge of the back panel; an approximately 2"... Read More
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Runner Mack
by Barry Beckham
First Edition with no mention of subsequent printings on copyright page; a fine book in a near fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this book by the author of "My Main Mother". This book is in fine condition with a tight binding, white pages, and bright silver lettering on the spine; only the lightest of sunning is present to the top edges of the boards. Housed in a near fine dust jacket that is clean and bright with very... Read More
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D-DAY
by Antony Beevor
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only a small previous bookstore sticker to the back panel, else as new and unread. An exceptional copy of this account of one of the most important events of the 20th Century. 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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Shrimpy and Paul and Friends
by Marc Bell
Stated First Printing; A Fine Softcover Edition with only a slight rub to the front panel bottom corner. An excellent copy of this graphic novel, an uncommon title. Not remaindered, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar bag and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Humboldt's Gift (Signed First Edition)
by Saul Bellow
First Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author to the 2nd free paper with provenance for the signing laid in (bookmark from the Kroch's & Brentano's First Editions Circle). An excellent copy of this novel, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and propelling Bellow to the Nobel Prize for Literature; uncommon signed and with provenance. This copy is in near fine condition showing only some mild foxing to the page edges and... Read More
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Running the Rift
by Naomi Benaron
Stated First Edition/first printing. An As New book in an As new dust jacket. FLAT SIGNED on the title page by the author. This Bellwether winner follows the life of a young Rwandan boy with hopes of running in the Olympics, to running to save his life in his embattled country. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library. In archival protection.
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Far Futures
by Gregory Benford
Including the work of Poul Anderson, Charles Sheffield, and Greg Bear, a collection of five original novellas in the tradition of "hard" science fiction imagines the fate of humans thousands of years into the future. Fine in a fine dust jacket...book appears to be unread; in a fresh mylar cover.
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Against Infinity
by Gregory Benford
First UK Edition(the true first)/ First Printing, there is no number line; A fine book housed in a fine dust jacket. An as new, unread copy of this award winning author. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library. In archival protection.
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The House of Vanity
by Frank Ankenbrand; Isaac Benjamin
First Edition; A Very Good or better book in a Good dust jacket. SIGNED, inscribed, and dated by the author. A handsome copy of this collection of poetry by Ankenbrand and Benjamin; uncommon in the original dust jacket and signed. This copy is in Very Good or better condition with a square, tight binding and clean pages throughout; the book does show mild rubbing to the edges and some light age-spotting to the text block. Housed in an original, intact... Read More
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Gallipoli
by Jack Bennett
First Edition; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this novel that is based on the screenplay written by David Williamson from a story by movie director Peter Weir. This copy is clean, bright, and tight only showing some mild shelf wear to the spine ends and some light rubbing to the jacket corners and edges, else F/F. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.
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