The Tennis Partner (Signed First Edition)
by Abraham Verghese
Stated First Edition/2nd Printing with the number line ending in a 2; SIGNED and inscribed to the title page by the author. A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket with rubbing to both the board and jacket edges, mild wrinkling to the pages, and some age-spotting to the text block; a handsome copy of this story of friendship between the author and David Smith, a former tennis player now Doctor under Verghese's tutelage. Not remaindered, not price... Read More
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My Own Country: A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of Aids
by Abraham Verghese
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket with general shelf wear to both the book and jacket including some light chipping to spine foot, slight age-toning to the jacket, and a previous owner's signature to the front free paper. SIGNED AND inscribed to the half title page (to the same previous owner) and SIGNED on the title page by the author. A handsome copy of this memoir of Dr.... Read More
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Empire: A Novel
by Gore Vidal
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket, with only faint age-spotting to the top of the exterior text block and mild fading to the jacket spine. 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 outstanding copy of this title by the prolific and controversial Vidal; somewhat uncommon in the first printing... Read More
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Fathers and Crows
by William T Vollmann
First UK Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only light rubbing to the board and panel edges. A beautiful copy of this novel, the 2nd Volume in the Seven Dreams series; this volume concerning the economic and cultural rape of Canada by France in the 17th Century. Uncommon in the first UK edition. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship in a sturdy box.
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Butterfly Stories
by William T Vollmann
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; a Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only mild fading to the jacket spine, else as new and unread. An outstanding copy of this collection of stories by the award winning author of "Europe Central". 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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Player Piano
by Kurt Vonnegut
First Edition/First Printing with the Scribner's seal and the "A" on the copyright page; A Near Fine book in a Very Good or better dust jacket. An outstanding copy of Vonnegut's first book, having gone on to write "Slaughterhouse Five" among others and receiving multiple awards and nominations throughout his brilliant career; a true icon of 20th century literature. This copy is in near fine condition with a square tight binding, bright silver lettering over green boards, and clean o/w... Read More
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The Beat Book
by Anne Waldman
Stated First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only slight shelf wear and the ghost of a PO signature to the front free paper. SIGNED by the editor to the title page. An exceptional copy of this collection of Beat poetry and fiction, including material from Ginsberg (also wrote the forward), Kerouac, Burroughs, Ferlinghetti, etc. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely... Read More
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Them Bones
by Howard Waldrop
Stated first hardcover edition; Fine in a fine dust jacket. A pristine copy with no visible flaws. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.
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The Age of Miracles: A Novel
by Karen Thompson Walker
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author to the title page. A pristine copy of this debut novel, she went on to publish "The Dreamers" in 2019. 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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Darwinism/Island Life
by Alfred Russel Wallace
First US Edition w/John Wilson and Son to the verso of the title page and 2 pages of Macmillan ads to the back of the book. A Very Good to Near Fine copy, with a mild lean to the binding (else tight), light rubbing to the edges, some scattered age-spotting through the text, and a previous owner's stamp to the front free paper. Also included, a Second and Revised edition of Wallace's "Island Life", in similar condition to "Darwinism"; this... Read More
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Michelangelo: The Artist, the Man and his Times (Signed First Edition)
by William E Wallace
First Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED, inscribed, and dated by the author to the title page. An exceptional copy of this biography of Michelangelo; this title uncommonly found signed. Not remaindered and not ex-library; will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Four-Colored Hoop
by M.M.B. Walsh
First Edition; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only light rubbing to the edges and a mild age-toning to the jacket. 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 Canticle for Leibowitz (First Edition)
by Walter M. Miller Jr.
Stated First Edition; A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket. A handsome copy of this classic of post-apocalyptic science fiction and winner of the Hugo Award; the US edition being the true first edition; uncommon in the first printing and in collectible condition. This copy is in very good condition with minor age-toning to the page edges, light rubbing to the board edges, and a moderate slant to the binding; housed in a crisp and clean intact... Read More
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The Acme Novelty Datebook
by Chris Ware
Stated First (and last) Edition; A Fine book without dust jacket as issued, with only light fraying to the sewed in bookmarker. An excellent copy of this book of "facsimile sketches, notes, and cowardly personal attacks, 1986-1995." Not remaindered, not ex-library; will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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The Lying Game: A Novel
by Ruth Ware
First edition with the complete number line; the special limited edition published by Scout Press; SIGNED by the author on a special limitation page. A fine book in a fine dust jacket with only trivial shelf wear. Not price clipped, not remaindered, not ex-library. In archival protection.
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Seek the Living
by Ashley Warlick
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author to the title page. A crisp, tight, and bright copy of this author's 3rd published work. 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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A Place to Come to: A Novel
by Robert Penn Warren
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only light age-spotting to the top of the exterior text block, mild rubbing to the board and jacket edges, and a few crease to the front flap. SIGNED by the author to the front free paper with provenance for the signing laid in (bookmark from the Kroch's & Brentano's First Editions Circle). A handsome copy of this novel by the award... Read More
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The Purpose-Driven Life (Signed Copy!)
by Rick Warren
First Edition/Third Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the front free paper with inscription "God Bless" and "Ps. 19:21". A pristine copy of this massively popular apologetic book; uncommon signed. 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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Mind in Motion: The Fiction of Philip K. Dick (Alternatives)
by Professor Patricia S. Warrick
First Edition; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. An exceptional copy of this look into the fiction of Philip K. Dick; this book examines eight of Dick's works including "The Man in the High Castle" and "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep". An uncommon title from the University of Southern Illinois Press. Not remaindered, not ex-library; will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Fingersmith
by Sarah Waters
First UK Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws, with the original wrap around band and sewn in ribbon. SIGNED by the author to the title page. A lovely copy of this true first edition of the highly acclaimed novel. 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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Thunder God (Signed First Edition; Plus Bonus Book!)
by Paul Watkins
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only mild sunning to the spine. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Also included, a F/F copy of Watkins' "In the Blue Light of African Dreams". An exceptional pair of first editions from the critically acclaimed author. 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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Never on My Knees: a Bold, Unforgettable Saga of Passion, Tragedy and Triumph
by John T Webb
First Edition/Stated First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only light soiling to the text block and slight rubbing to the jacket edges. SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the title 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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Engineering Systems: Meeting Human Needs in A Complex Technological World
by Daniel Roos & Olivier L. de Weck
First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, with only slight rubbing to the lower jacket edges, else as new and unread. An exceptional copy of this comprehensive examination of today's engineering systems; scarce in the first printing. Not remaindered and not ex-library; will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.
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Mendelssohn is on the Roof
by Jiri Weil
First Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only a tiny rub to the spine foot. 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 Optimist's Daughter
by Eudora Welty
First Edition/First Printing with a number line ending in a 2 (first printing designation for Random House at the time); A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only a slight push to the spine foot, else as new and unread. SIGNED and inscribed to Welty's friend and photography subject Willie Spann (Welty was also a well respected photographer) in the year of publication to the front free paper. A pristine copy of this novel, winner of the Pulitzer... Read More
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