Jurassic Park & The Lost World by Crichton, Michael - 1990

First edition first printing of the novel that became the movie of the same name starring John Travolta in 1998. SIGNED by John Travolta on the half title page. John Travolta signed the book at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto. Originally they limited the signing to 500 ticket which were given out on a draw basis. Once you won you had to pay for your autographs up front. But something changed and at the show and it was opened up to everyone. I will include with the book the email stating I won and my purchase receipt for the autograph. In fine / fine unread condition.

Colorado Springs, Colorado: Byron H. Gurnsey, 1875. Original stereoview: albumen prints mounted on printed card stock. A rare and highly sought-after western stereoview showing a group of Ute males in front of the photographer's studio on Pike's Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs circa 1875. Most of the men are holding weapons; one of them has both a Maynard Carbine (the first one with a folding sight) and a Colt Model 1860 army revolver. This stereoview is from the collection of Robert N. Dennis, who was one of the most important stereoview collectors in the U. S. The New York Public Library's "Robert N. Dennis Collection" includes more than 70,000 stereoviews from his collection, many of which can be viewed on the library's website. The albumen prints are clean and bright, with very good contrast. The mount is clean, with a hint of edgewear and another previous owner's name written neatly on the back. Also on the back of the mount someone has written the title, "Ute Indians" in pencil.. First… Read More

First edition first printing ( with (1) on final page of text ) of this mystery novel that was made into the 1920 movie Elaine Hammerstein. There is a 3 inch semi closed tear to the front dustjacket panel at the edge of the spine. On the bottom edge of the rear panel there is a inch deep by inch wide U chip. Otherwise light chipping. In very good / fair condition.

Quarto (12 by 8 1/4 inches) London: "Printed by Joseph Streater, and are to be Sold by T. Basset, at the George in Fleet-Street. J Robinson, at the Golden Lyon in St. Paul's Church-Yard. B. Ayimer, at the Three Pigeons over against the Royal-Exchange. Job. Southby at the Harrow in Cornhil. And by W. Canning, in the Temple." 1688. (16) 267 (12) & (3) 40 pages.

TWO works bound together, as published, in original full mottled calf, with raised bands and gilt ornaments on spine.
Good condition, with some chipping along outside hinges, but holding; and normal wear to corners. Title page of first part printed in red and black. Lower right corner of title page to second part torn and missing, but not affecting text; and minor old insect damage to lower portion of same; date and other particulars still very readable. Engraved bookplate of Henry Maister (of an early English mercantile family).

There are thirty-one full page engravings of animals in the first part; and five full page engravings of scientific… Read More

First edition first printing of the second novel in the Jurassic Park series. Made into the 1997 movie of the same name starring Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm. SIGNED by Jeff Goldblum on the half title page. SIGNED at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto where Jeff was one of the Celebrity Guests. I will include a copy of my e ticket for admission. A hint of edge wear. Earlier owners name on the top edge of the first free end page. In near fine / near fine condition.

First edition first printing of the novel that became the movie of the same name starring John Travolta in 1998. SIGNED by John Travolta on the half title page. John Travolta signed the book at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto. Originally they limited the signing to 500 ticket which were given out on a draw basis. Once you won you had to pay for your autographs up front. But something changed and at the show and it was opened up to everyone. I will include with the book the email stating I won and my purchase receipt for the autograph. In fine / fine unread condition.

First edition first printing ( with (1) on final page of text ) of this mystery novel that was made into the 1920 movie Elaine Hammerstein. There is a 3 inch semi closed tear to the front dustjacket panel at the edge of the spine. On the bottom edge of the rear panel there is a inch deep by inch wide U chip. Otherwise light chipping. In very good / fair condition.

Florence: Barbèra, 1923. Very Good. 9 volumes. Prestigious 19th century "Diamond" edition of the works of Alessandro Manzoni, including I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed), etc, all housed in a hand-made wooden box of Milanese craftsmanship of the 1920s, decorated with bas-relief figures, with the title carved in relief on the front panel. The box is open to the front exhibiting the gilt-titled spines of the small volumes, and the upper panel is hinged so it can be tilted up for access to the volumes. Some discoloration, and loss of the bas-relief carving on the upper surface. Reference: Parenti, Rarità bibliografiche dell'ottocento, I, p. 61, #122-128, and illustration p. 59 For the 50th anniversary of Manzoni's death, the house of Barbèra issued this collection in carved wooden housing to close out the entire "Diamante" series launched by Gasparo Barbèra in 1856. The "Diamante" editions were immensely popular Italian classics (with some oddballs too), edited by principal scholars, and… Read More

115 Nassau St NY: Currier & Ives, [ca.1893-4]. Illustrated by colored print. First edition. Black with silver trim hardwood and glass frame by Goodspeed's Book Shop, Inc 18 Beacon Street, Boston. Medium Folio Image size: 8.5 x 14.9-inches, 14 x 19 framed. Very Good/Very Good. Faint waterstain on print bottom can be restored. "Length over all 620 ft, Depth of Hold 43 Ft, Breadth 65 Ft, Tonnage 12,500 - Horse Power 30,000.Identification by address: at No. 115 Nassau from 1877-94 and both Cunard Line Twin-screws were in the New York World's Fair 1893. Cunningham 6260 except his is image size is 8.9x14.15..

First edition first printing of the second novel in the Jurassic Park series. Made into the 1997 movie of the same name starring Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm. SIGNED by Jeff Goldblum on the half title page. SIGNED at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto where Jeff was one of the Celebrity Guests. I will include a copy of my e ticket for admission. A hint of edge wear. Earlier owners name on the top edge of the first free end page. In near fine / near fine condition.