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NY: Frederick A. Stokes, 1918. A tight, clean copy of the first edition of the author's first book in dustwrapper that shows some chipping, and tears (repaired archivally from the obverse). Still, a desirable copy of Smith's book. The author went on to write the Topper series later in life. . First Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/VG Only. Illus. by Dick Dorgan.

Cleveland: Caxton, 1902. Tight, clean copy of the first edition of this early book on white supremacy. Bound in red cloth, stamped in gold, black and white. Subtitled, "The Strange Story of a Son of Ham". TEG, 340 pp. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket.

Paris: E.Bernard & Co., 1896. A 200 page catalogue with the majority of the pages being Illustrations of the painting offered. Painters include: Matisse, Moreau, Rousseau, Chevalier, Legrand and 100's more. Sculpture by Rodin, et al. Bound in original binding, endpapers professionally restored and book tightened. Great advertisements at the beginning and the end of the book (on on Michelin "pneumatiques" for carriages. Handsome book. . First Edition. Hard Cover. VG+/No Jacket. Illus. by Photo-Illustrated. 8vo.

London: Macmillan & Co., 1949. Small four digit number penned on ffep.; 104pp. A most acceptable copy in dust jacket. . First British Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/VG+.

London: John Lang, 1960. Housed in a VG tape-reinforced dustwrapper. The dustwrapper was "strengthened" by binder-style tape from the rear (not visible from the outside). The scarce first British edition of the author's first book. Certainly the book and dustwrapper show average wear -- but still a very collectible first.. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG+/VG.

NY: Doubleday Doran, 1943. The first edition of this book on a negro man during WWII written by the white writer. Included is a proof jacket that is the same as the original minus the typesetting (but include the illustration). Both are in great condition with just a bit of edgewear. Inscribed and Signed to his Literary Agent, Henry Volkening, thanking him for sticking with him throughout the writing of the book. . Inscribed and Signed By Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Random House, 1955. This is the play of the famous novel. Housed in a price-clipped DW, with "Vagabond Theatre Copy" penned at top of front panel; basis for the 1955 film with stills from the play with Paul Newman and Karl Malden; 186pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/VG+ Price-Clipped.

London, United Kingdom: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1992. Previous owner's neat name, place, date on half-title page. One corner lightly bumped. Overall, a crisp, clean, presumedly unread copy of the first edition of this rather scarce work on interesting 18th Century subjects. 224 pp. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.

Philadelphia: Burr & Boyd, 1877. Retirement home copy (never circulated). Previous owner's neat inscription (from 1884) on second free endpaper. This book is bound in brown stamped, decorated cloth, stamped in gold. Contains a two page intro by Duyckinck and 65 black and white plates by the early American artist, Alexander Anderson. Quite rare (only 13 copies on OCLC). . First Edition. Hard Cover. VG+/No Jacket. Illus. by Anderson, Alexander. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

NY: Random House, 1961. Dustwrapper is price-clipped and shows a bit of edgewear and darkening to spine, but is overall bright and whole. Play based on Sigmund Freud. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

NY: Putnam, 1964. Book shows some yellowing to extremes, but overall a beautiful copy of the first edition of this, the author's first book and basis for the 1966 Irvin Kershner's film of the same name that starred Sean Connery, Joanne Woodward and Jean Seburg. Laid in is a humorous (TLS) note to his editor, Harvey Greenberg, stating a reason for not stopping by when he visited NY (he was with "a broad"). . Signed Note. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Hartford: American Publishing Company, 1897. Endpapers professionally restored and book tightened. Handsome volume, bound in 1/2 green morocco with matching green boards, with five raised bands on spine, stamped in gold. The true First edition, First Issue with the single line imprint and with signature "11" at bottom of page 161. With over 190 illustrations including a portrait frontispiece from a photograph of the author. 712 pp. A travel account by Twain of his travels "around the world". A tight, clean copy. . First Edition / First Issue. Hard Cover. VG++/No Jacket.

London: Faber & Faber, Incorporated, 1957. Previous owner's neat name and date (1957) on top edge of ffep. Dust jacket shows a little scuffing to top of rear panel. Small, neat bookstore sticker affixed to the bottom of the rear end paper. Overall, a stunning copy of this, the true first edition of the author's first book. One of 2000 copies in the first edition. 59 pp. Ref.: Sagar & Tabor A1. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/VG++.

London: Ward, Lock and Co., 1890. Irish stories bound in lt. blue cloth, sans DW; Impress Ink designed cover; circa 1890; black & white etchings by popular illustrator of the day; about 90pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG/No Jacket.

Springfield, MA: McLoughlin Brothers, 1950. These pop-up books are in great condition, all of the pop-ups work and there are no rips or tears. It appears that it has never been touched by youthful hands. Quite scarce in this protected condition. The titles include: See the Circus; Journey Through Space; ABC Book; Number Book and Favorite Nursery Stories. All bound in colorful matching boards. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Oblong 4to. Pop-Up.

Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1968. Introduction by Elizabeth Hardwick; indentation from paper clip on top of ffep.; 72pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

London: Ward, Lock and Co., 1890. Irish stories bound in brown cloth, sans DW; Impress Ink designed cover; circa 1890; black & white etchings by popular illustrator of the day; about 80pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/No Jacket.

New York: Viking, 1965. Previous owner's interesting oriental book plate affixed to front free end paper; 118pp. Overall, a tight, clean copy of a scarce book by Bellow.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/VG++.

Philadelphia: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1889. Bound in red cloth, stamped in gold with beveled edges. The spine is slightly faded, but still certainly readable. This is subtitled, "The Pennsylvania Students' Series" Vol. 1. 178 pp. + a 57 page index at the back of the book. An unusually tight, clean copy of this book which is rarely found in this protected condition. . First Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/No Jacket.

NY: Viking, 1954. The spine of the dust jacket shows a bit of fading (but still certainly readable). Overall, the book and dustwrapper are in great condition. A two-act play which was the "Sensation of the '53 London season". The first U.S. edition.. First U.S. Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/VG++.