Search Results: Americana & US States from Black Cat Hill Books

Boulder, CO The Book Lode, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing, so stated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only minor indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; faint sunning to the blue-green background field of the backstrip and near the hinges (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible); a couple of tiny, very mild scuffs at the middle of the backstrip; a former owner has inscribed an internet address at the copyright page; an errata sheet had been affixed to the inside of the front cover, but it has come loose and has been laid in, leaving an outline of glue residue where it had been affixed; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 154pp. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. The first schoolhouse in Boulder, Colorado, was built in 1860. During the next… Read More

Boulder, CO The Book Lode, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing, so stated. First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing, so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; small, faint scuff at the outside edge of the front panel; else flawless. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 154pp. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. The first schoolhouse in Boulder, Colorado, was built in 1860. During the next hundred years, the people of Boulder County established sixty-six school districts.

Rehoboth Beach, DE Portfolio Books, 1999. Hardcover First Edition, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, PHOTOGRAPHER AND EDITOR. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows only slight spine lean; else flawless; the binding is perfeclty secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows moderate rubbing; no other apparent flaws; the price is unclipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio. 159pp. Profusely illustrated with color Photography by Kevin Fleming. Edited by Lori Epstein. First Edition, unstated. Hardback with DJ. Delaware and the shores are beautifully recorded for all of time. Kevin Fleming is a master at what he does. ALL his books are mesmerizing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, PHOTOGRAPHER AND EDITOR.

Boston, MA Little Brown: Back Bay , 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus [1994], Sixth Printing . Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the panels; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 0.85 inches). 304 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawings by Consuelo Hanks. Introduction by John Barth. An Afterward by the author has been added for this edition. First Edition Thus [1994], Sixth Printing. First published in… Read More

Boston, MA Little Brown & Company, 1973. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, so stated. Near Fine in Good DJ: Book shows mild indications of shelving; very faint sunning at backstrip and upper front panel, but silver titles at backstrip remain bold and clearly legible; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows indications of significant use; wear to extremities; several short, closed tears; very small chip at upper rear hinge; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Lovely book in a worn DJ. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 368pp. Hardback with DJ.   SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Harper & Row: Torchbooks, 1961. Paperback First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. The first hardcover edition was published in 1955. First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; the upper corner tip of the front endpaper is torn off; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Remains a handsome copy, showing mild wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.55 inches). 275 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10.2 ounces. The first hardcover edition was published in 1955. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books, 1942. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Very Good: shows virtually no wear, but the backstrip is sun-darkened (the titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible); mild rubbing; faint, but pervasive soiling; a dampstain near the upper rear corner (this hasn't penetrated the book or caused any consequences except the stain). The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Despite these minor flaws, remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a clean, sturdy, reasonably presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 388pp + a nine-page Index. Fold-Out Map. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Dover, NH Arcadia Publishing, 1998. Paperback First Edition (1998), so stated. First Edition (1998), so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of wear to extremities, except at the upper corner tips, which show a very mild bump to the front corner and a touch of wear to the rear corner; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor flaws. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches), 95 pages. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs, maps, designs, specs, etc. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. Images of America Series. Trade Paperback. Dutch Island is an 81-acre… Read More

Dixon, IL DeKalb County Board of Supervisors, 1963. Hardcover First Edition (1963), unstated. Very Good+: shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; former owner's name at the top of the front free endpaper; a coffee cup circle at the upper front panel; the backstrip shows very faint sunning (the titles thereon remain clearly legible); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing very mild wear and a couple of unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Not far from 'As New'. Good production values: a slick-paper affair. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (10.75 x 7.35 x 0.8 inches). xvii, 272 pages. Russt buckram over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Decorated Endpapers. Liberally illustrated with vintage duotone photographs and drawings. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

Honolulu, HI Bess Press, 1996. Paperback First Edition (1996), unstated, in accordance with BP's customary practice. First Edition (1996), unstated, in accordance with BP's customary practice. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 0.75 inches). vii, 244 pages. Liberally Illustrated with photographs in color and black & white. Maps, Graphs, Tables. Index. Language: English. Weight: 2 pounds, 1.5 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

Golden, CO Fulcrum Publishing, 1995. Hardcover First Edition (1995); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. SIGNED AND DATED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1995); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows the mildest shelving wear along the bottom edge of the quarter-cloth boards; the binding shows slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, bookplates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a a couple of very minor flaws. Virtually "As New". The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; the price is unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.8 x 6.9 x 1.65 inches). xvi, 192 pages. Introduction by Patricia Nelson Limerick. Language: English. Weight: 17.6 ounces. Hardback with DJ.… Read More

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1989. Paperback First Edition Thus [1989]; First Printing indicated by a complete number sequence. First Edition Thus [1989]; First Printing indicated by a complete number sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, bookplates, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 5.75 x 0.3 inches). iv, 117 pages. Foreward by Duane A. Smith. Weight: 7 ounces. Paperback.

New York, NY George H. Doran , 1924. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated by the "GDH" colophon under the copyright date on the copyright page. First Edition; First Printing indicated by the "GDH" colophon under the copyright date on the copyright page. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; a .33 inch chip to the head of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild shelving wear and a single flaw. Bright and Clean. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows some chips to the head of the backstrip and nearby at the top of the front panel; a small chip at the bottom of the front panel as well; mild rubbing and faint… Read More

Cincinnati, OH Creative Writers and Publishers, 1967. Hardcover First Ed; second printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Fine: Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New', showing no flaws. 8vo. 177pp. Endpaper Maps. Green cloth over boards with Gilt Titles at back-strip. First Ed; second printing. Hardback: Lacks the scarce DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Dayton, OH City of Oakwood, 2008. Hardcover First Edition, unstated (2008), but implied: no subsequent printings noted. First Edition, unstated (2008), but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only a former owner's bookplate at the front paste-down end-paper; binding is square and perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive flaw (the bookplate is hidden under the DJ flap). Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a very faint crease at the inside front flap; the very mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (10.7 x 8.75 x 0.5 inches). 79 pages. Profusely illustrated, mainly in color. Language: English. Weight: 21 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Exposition Press, 1961. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; Rubber-stamped "Ole Bull Museum, Carter Camp, PA" at the front free endpaper, which, besides the author's inscription and signature, shows a former owner's gift inscription as well; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint soiling; several tiny, closed tears; price has not been clipped, has been crossed out at the inside front flap and a higher price has been inked in; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains structurally sound and tightly bound, with minimal soiling and wear in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 125pp .Illustrated with Photographs in Black & White. Hardback with DJ. Published in observance of the 150th Anniversary of Ole Bull's birth… Read More

New York, NY Touchstone, 1982. Paperback First Edition Thus (1982), Second Printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition Thus (1982), Second Printing. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; the faintest sunning to the yellow-toned background field around the outside edges of the panels and the backstrip (the titles to both the backstrip and panels remain bold and clearly legible); a crease near the lower front corner; a bit of faint creasing near the rear hinge; the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and a few cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

Cambridge, MA Harvard University Press, 1941. Hardcover First Edition [1941], unstated, in accordance with HUP's customary practice. First Edition [1941], unstated, in accordance with Harvard's customary practice. Near Fine in Good DJ: The Book shows the mildest spot of bumping at a quarter-inch area at the bottom edge of both panels and the bottom edge of the text block; the pages have tanned just slightly, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels.The DJ shows indications of considerable use: several short, closed tears to the outside edges and some slightl loss to chipping; moderate rubbing to the panels; the price, at least, is unclipped; mylar-protected. Lovely book in a considerably worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.25 x 1 inches). xii, 244 pages. Illustrated with vintage photographic plates and several maps in… Read More

London, UK Rugbeian Press / Big Sink Books, 1973. Hardcover Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: some discoloration at the endpapers; former owner's gift inscription at the false title page; else flawless. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 168pp. Contains a Report on the Soils of the Plateau by the Hon. F.W. Kellebrew, A.M., Ph.D. First Published in London by Macmillan & Co. in 1881. Dark brown or maroon boards with black designs and gilt titles at the backstrip. Hardback: Lacks DJ. By the Author of Tom Brown's School Days and Tom Brown at Oxford and other works.

Menlo Park, CA Lane Publishing, 1964. Paperback First Edition (1964), First Printing stated. First Edition (1964), First Printing stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the barest hint of wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing to wrapper covers; the outside edges of the pages have tanned very slightly, due to aging; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Despite mild wear and couple of minor flaws, remains a handsome, nearly-new copy; clean, sturdy, and quite presentable; close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.75 x 8.25 x 0.25 inches). 64 pages. Illustrated in Color and Black & White by Lyle Galloway. Language: English. Weight: 6.5 ounces). Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.