Under the Influence (Association Copy from the Personal Collection of Otto Penzler)
by Travis, Elizabeth
New York: St Martins Press, 1989. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine/Very Fine. 8vo., 263pp. Beautiful Unread First Edition. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases or tears. Signed & Inscribed by the author to Otto Penzler, legendary editor and founder of the Mysterious Press, not to mention the proprietor of Mysterious Bookshop in New York City; simply THE BEST shop for the genre.... Read More
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A Monograph of Privately Illustrated Books: A Plea for Bibliomania
by Tredwell, Daniel M.
Brooklyn, NY: Fred Tredwell, 1881. 1st Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine. 8vo.,(4)161pp. Beautiful First Edition. Bound in later tan calf with titles in gilt on spine. Marbled end-papers. Originally bound in stiff cardboard wraps with original front paper board unusually tipped in and bound in with tape. Square, tight and clean throughout with very light page edge toning but no foxing. Mild toning to leather but no other wear to speak of. Bookplate of C.F. Libbie & Co.,... Read More
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The Revenge of Dracula
by Tremayne, Peter
West Kingston, RI: Donald M. Grant, 1978. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., 219pp. Beautiful Stated First American Edition; one of 1250 unnumbered copies published. Bound in blue cloth with lettering in gilt on spine. Stunning full-color illustrations by Dan Green. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($15.00 on top of front flap), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Remarkably well-preserved. Signed by both the... Read More
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World D.
by Trevarthen, Hal P.
New York: Sheed & Ward, Inc, 1935. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine/Very Good. 8vo., 320pp. Beautiful First Edition bound in original green cloth with titles on spine stamped in gilt. Square, tight and clean throughout with some fairly mild wear to the spine ends and tips. Still bright and remarkably well-preserved. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($2.50), has some wear to edges and some chips to spine ends and tips. A couple of short closed tears. Still a solid,... Read More
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The Summer of Katya
by Trevanian
New York: Crown, 1983. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., 242pp. First Printing. Fine in Fine, unclipped dust jacket Beautiful copy of one of Trevanian's earlier novels. Not Ex-Lib or BCE.
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Pendragon, Late of Prince Albert's Own: A Novel of Adventure
by Trevelyan, Robert
New York: Saturday Review Press, 1975. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 8vo., 221pp. Beautiful unread First Printing, square, tight and clean throughout with perhaps just a hint of wear at the spine ends. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper has some off-setting to the front panel but still is bright and fresh with no creasing, chipping or tears. Top front tip is nicked. A sharp, well-preserved copy of an uncommon title.
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Deathwatch (Advance Uncorrected Proof)
by Trevor, Elleston
New York: Beaufort Books, 1984. Uncorrected Proof. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo., Wraps 283 pp.. Beautiful Unread Uncorrected Galley Proof. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, tears or toning. Publisher's promotional letter laid in. A sharp collectable copy at a great price.
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Memoirs of the Latter Years of the Right Honourable Charles James Fox
by Trotter, John Bernard
London: Printed for Richard Phillips by George Sydney, 1811. 1st Edition. Full-Leather. Near Fine. Hows, John A.. 8vo.,xxxix(2)536pp. Beautiful First Edition, Prettily bound in gilt-ruled patterned brown calf. Five gilt raised bands on spine with title and author upon a maroon leather label in 2nd compartment. Other respectively. t.e.g. Wide, double-gilt turn-ins. Marbled end-papers. Marbled page edges. Square, tight and clean throughout save some mild scattered foxing. Light wear to tips. and edges. Owner's name and address on... Read More
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Saw Red
by Truluck, Bob
Tucson, AZ: Dennis McMillan, 2008. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo., 220pp. Beautiful Unread First Limited Edition. One of 156 lettered copies published, this being letter T. Bound in original publisher's 1/4 leather over handmade 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. All components are As New. A gorgeous collectable copy at a great... Read More
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Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know About Success, Real Estate, and Life
by Trump, Donald J.; Meredith McIver
New York: Random House, 2004. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Sharp First Edition, First Printing with just a hint of wear to the spine heel. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper has a touch of wear to the spine ends but barely noticeable. A fresh, bright example with no tears, chipping or creases. no discernible wear. A beautiful collectible copy offered at a great price.
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Trump, Surviving at the Top
by Trump, Donald J. and Charles Leerhsen
New York: Random House, 1990. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Near Fine/Fine. 8vo., 236pp. Solid First Edition, First Printing with number sequence to "2"as called for by Random House. Square, tight and clean throughout. Boards have some wear to edges with a couple of dings to the bottom front edge. Tips bumped. Much nicer unclipped dust-jacket, ($21.95), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases or tears. A sharp collectable copy of the former President's second book; following "Art... Read More
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Time Bomb
by Tucker, Wilson
London: John Crowther, 1946. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo., 246pp. Beautiful First Edition of this scarce mystery. Bound in black cloth with titles in silver on spine and image skeleton in a throne stamped in silver on the front board. Square, tight and clean throughout with just a touch of softness to the heel and a tiny bump on the bottom front edge. Pages mildly toned. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket, (7/6 net), has mild wear and... Read More
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Time Bomb (Inscribed Association Copy)
by Tucker, Wilson
New York: Rinehart & Company, 1955. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo., 246pp. Beautiful First Edition with the Rinehart logo on copyright page as called for. Bound in black cloth with titles in red and white on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. A hint of toning to spine ends and page edges toned as is common. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($2.75), has a touch of toning to top rear edge and jacket... Read More
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Fathers and Sons
by Turgenev, Ivan
Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 1977. Collector's Edition. Full-Leather. Very Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo.,235pp. Beautiful Unread First "Collector's Edition", one of Easton's "100 Greatest Books Ever Written". Bound in full leather with titles and decoration stamped in gilt on both boards and spine. All edges gilt. Silk bookmark. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible wear. A gorgeous collectable copy at a great price.
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Presumed Innocent (Advance Reading Copy)
by Turow, Scott
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1987. Uncorrected Proof. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo., Wraps 431 pp.. Solid Advance Reading Copy of the author's first book. Square, tight and clean throughout with moderate wear to spine ends and edges. Fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, tears or toning. A sharp collectable copy at a great price.
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Writings of Mark Twain: Innocents Abroad & Roughing It; Mississippi Writings; Historical Romances; Tales, Sketches, Speeches, & Essays1852-1890
by Twain, Mark
New York: Library of America, 2002. Hardcover. Fine/Slipcase. 8vo., 4 Volumes in individual slipcases. Bound in blue cloth with spine titles in gilt. Beautiful Unread First Printings. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Unobtrusive ownership blind-stamp on the flyleaf of "Innocents Abroad" and "Mississippi Writings". Fine Publisher's slipcases have a touch of soiling here and there, A gorgeous collectable set at a great price.
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Hand of Fate (Signed Association Copy)
by Underwood, Michael
London: Macmillan, 1981. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine/Fine. 8vo., 220pp. Beautiful First Edition. Bound in blue cloth with titles in silver on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with little no wear save a gentle bump on the heel. Page edges toned as is usual for British editions of this time. Equally attractive, unclipped dust-jacket, (£5.95), has a hint of wear at the heel but is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Inscribed, signed,... Read More
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Mooncranker's Gift
by Unsworth, Barry
Boston: Houghton Mifflin & Company, 1974. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., 288pp. Beautiful Stated First Printing, square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($5.95), is bright, fresh with no tears, creases or chipping. A beautiful, collectable copy.
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Rabbit at Rest (Signed Limted Advance Reading Copy)
by Updike, John
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo., 512pp. Beautiful First Edition, Advance Reading Copy. One of an unknown limitation. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible wear. Fine publisher's printed box has a touch of wear at the corners. Signed by Updike on the front end-paper. A very pretty collectable copy of an uncommon item.
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Rabbit Redux
by Updike, John
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Almost flawless First Printing with a small indentation in the rear board. Still a Fine book. Unclipped wrapper has a tiny chip or two and a 1" or so shallow crease to the top front flap. Light soiling to rear. A beautiful, collectable copy at a great price.
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The Witches of Eastwick (Uncorrected Advance Proofs)
by Updike, John
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. Uncorrected Proof. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo., Wraps 286pp.. Beautiful Unread First Issue Uncorrected Galley Proof. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. A hint of toning to spine. Fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, or tears. Made into the film starring JackNicholson, Cher and Susan Sarandon. A sharp collectable copy at a great price.
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Roger's Version (Signed First Edition)
by Updike, John
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1986. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., 328pp. Beautiful Stated First Trade Edition. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, ($17.95), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Signed by the author on the front end-paper. A sharp collectable copy at a great price.
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Rabbit Is Rich
by Updike, John
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo., 467pp. Beautiful First Edition, First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Perhaps a touch at the spine ends but very minor. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, ($13.95), has hint of edge-wear but is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases or tears. A very pretty collectable copy and at a great price.
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Wormwood - Literature of the Fantastic Supernatural and Decadent Number 7, Autumn 2006
by Valentine, Mark; Editor
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, UK: Tartarus Press, 2006. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo., Wraps 92pp. Beautiful First Edition of this well-regarded anthology of stories and essays around the world of fantasy and horror fiction and the genre's authors. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, tears or toning. A sharp collectable copy at a great price.
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Cure For Death
by Valentine, Victor
London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1960. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo., 238pp. Beautiful First Edition of this first novel; a story of body rejuvenation and longevity that naturally has unintended consequences on the world's population. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, (15s. net), has some rubbing on the rear pane and a touch of wear to the crown and top front fold. Still fresh and bright with no creases, tears... Read More
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