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Battleborn
by Claire Vaye Watkins
Winner of the 2012 Story Prize Recipient of the 2012 American Academy of Arts and Letters Rosenthal Foundation Award A National Book Foundation "5 Under 35" fiction writer of 2012 Like the work of Cormac McCarthy, Denis Johnson, Richard Ford, and Annie Proulx, Battleborn represents a near-perfect confluence of sensibility and setting, and the introduction of an exceptionally powerful and original literary voice. In each of these ten unforgettable stories, Claire Vaye Watkins writes her way...
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Battleborn
by Watkins, Claire Vaye
Winner of the 2012 Story Prize Recipient of the 2012 American Academy of Arts and Letters Rosenthal Foundation Award A National Book Foundation "5 Under 35" fiction writer of 2012 Like the work of Cormac McCarthy, Denis Johnson, Richard Ford, and Annie Proulx, Battleborn represents a near-perfect confluence of sensibility and setting, and the introduction of an exceptionally powerful and original literary voice. In each of these ten unforgettable stories, Claire Vaye Watkins writes her way...
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The Forest Lovers
by Hewlett, Maurice
London: Macmillan & Co., 1898. Book. Near Fine. Half-Leather. Signed Maurice Hewlett. 1st Edition. 'The Forest Lovers' is set in France during the Romantic era, and the experiences of Prosper le Gai in the mysterious forest of Morgraunt. Prosper is a happy-go-lucky guy intent only upon adventure. A confirmed bachelor, happenstance suddenly compels him to marry a poor servant-girl in order to rescue her from being hanged as a witch, or handed over to a false monk. In the end his wife,...
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NZ$600.11
Happy to Be Here: Stories and Comic Pieces (signed)
by Keillor, Garrison
New York: Atheneum, 1982 1st ed. SIGNED by author on title p. under "Best biscuits." 210pp. hardback 8vo: Very Good+ in a Fine dj in poly cover [fore edge is foxed & age browned; else VG+] Garrison Keillor's (b. 1942) first book, a collection of weirdly humorous New Yorker Magazine pieces.
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NZ$257.19
A GOOD SCENT FROM A STRANGE MOUNTAIN. STORIES
by BUTLER, Robert Olen
New York: Henry Holt and Company, (1992). First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in a very close to Fine dustwrapper with a little wrinkling. Butler's first book of short stories and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
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NZ$107.16
DAYS
by ROBISON, Mary
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. First Edition. Wraps. Fine. Uncorrected proof in red printed wraps of this acclaimed first collection of short stories.
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NZ$42.86
ANTARCTIC TRAVELLER. POEMS
by POLLITT, Katha
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. Author's first book. INSCRIBED and SIGNED on the title page to the poet William Meredith: "For my teacher/William Meredith,/with deep gratitude/and love/and admiration for his/wonderful poems/Katha/Dec. 7, 1984."
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NZ$321.49
EQUAL DISTANCE
by LEITHAUSER, Brad
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Foxing to the covers and top edge. Near Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. Author's first novel, having previously published a successful book of poetry.
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NZ$21.43
Gedichte
by Heine, Heinrich
Berlin: Maurerschen Buchhandlung, 1822. First Edition. Very good. Heine's first book, a collection of poems published by a Berlin bookstore in December 1821 (but dated on the title page 1822). A scarce book by one of the most important 19th century German poets. viii, 170, [1] pages. Collating as: [i] title, [ii] blank, [iii-iv] Zueignung, [v-viii] Inhalt, [1]-35, Traumbilder, [36] blank, [37]-64, Minnelieder, [65]-103, Romanzen, [104] blank, [105]-142, Sonette und vermischte Gedichte, [143]-170,...
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NZ$13,373.88
SIGNED Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You
by Lewis Grizzard
Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Not price clipped, but price has been covered with pen. Not remaindered. No tears of chips to jacket. Very nice copy of a wonderful book. Signed and inscribed by Grizzard "To Emily, Lewis Grizzard" on title page. Please feel free to email with questions. Book will be carefully wrapped and shipped in a box.
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NZ$85.73
THE BULRUSH MURDERS: A Botanical Mystery **AWARD FINALIST**
by Rothenberg, Rebecca
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc., 1992. 1st ed. Fine in dust jacket very light wear, one small crease. Highly regarded first book as it was an AGATHA; an ANTHONY and a MACAVITY AWARD FINALIST. This is the first in the Claire Sharples series of mysteries. "While this first novel has a satisfying mystery at its center and enough potential villains to keep both its heroine and readers guessing, its real charm lies in the less-than-perfect romance that blossoms...
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NZ$37.04
From Heaven Lake: Travels through Sinkiang and Tibet (signed)
by Seth, Vikram
New York: Vintage Books, 1987 reprint. SIGNED on title p. by author. 178pp. paperback 8vo: Fine. A nice signed copy of this youthful rough travel adventure to the back of beyond. Vikram Seth (b. 1952) won the 1983 Thomas Cook Award for travel writing for this first book.
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NZ$128.60
BLACK MAPS **AWARD WINNER**
by Spiegelman, Peter
London, United Kingdom: Century, 2003. First edition with complete number line beginning with 1. Fine in fine dust jacket, not price clipped, in protective mylar cover. Jacket still has "As Good As Michael Connely or Your Money Back" sticker. A SHAMUS AWARD WINNER for Best first novel. The stronghold of white-collar crime in the rarefied world of high finance -- this is the setting for Peter Spiegelman's edgy, suspenseful, sharply-honed debut novel. John March, who walked away from...
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NZ$32.92
Murder at the "Angel"
by M'Cutcheon, Hugh
N.Y.: E P Dutton & Co., Inc / Guilt Edge Mystery, 1952. 1st American Edition, so stated. (Pub in England as "The Angel of Light"). Light wear, fading along edges, silver lettering along spine bright and clean. Dust jacket has some tears at fore edge and spine, not price clipped ($2.50 price intact). Author's 1st book.. 1st American Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Book.
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NZ$41.15
BATTLE OF ANGELS
by WILLIAMS, Tennessee
Murray, UT: Pharos, Spring 1945. First Edition. softcover. Small stain on front cover near spine; upper corner of text bumped. Still a Fine, bright copy, rather uncommon in this condition. Pharos: Numbers 1 & 2. Playwright's first play and first book, a double number of this periodical in original pale blue-gray wraps with yapped edges printed in red.
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NZ$857.30
After the Snow
by Constantine, Susannah
London: HQ (HarperCollins). Author's debut noovel. Fourth printing of the first edition. No faults, an unread copy. This book received glowing reviews and is thought to appeal to fans of "Downton Abey". Weysprings Books is a Member of: the IOBA and PBFA, and subscribes to the Associations' Codes of Ethics. . Fine. Hardcover. 2017.
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NZ$21.25
Hay otra voz: Poems (1968-1971)
by Villanueva, Tino
Nueva York [New York]: Colección Mensaje, 1972. First Edition. Trade paperback. Fine. The Texas author's first book, a scarce key work in the Chicano literary canon. The first edition is not dated; a second printing was issued in 1974. Dating of this copy is based on the publication dates of the other books by the same publisher listed on the rear flap of the French-fold wrappers. 48 pages. 4-3/4 by 7 inches. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in wrappers.
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NZ$154.31
The Shadow Boxer
by Heighton, Steven
London: Granta. Author's first book; a paperback original. An unread copy. Weysprings Books is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) and subscribes to the Association's Code of Ethics. . Fine. Paperback. First UK Edition, First Printing. 2000.
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NZ$21.25
Hijo del pueblo: New Mexico Poems
by Quintana, Leroy V
Las Cruces, NM: Puerto Del Sol Press, 1976. First Edition. Trade paperback. Near Fine. [42] pages. The author's first book, published in an edition of only 500 copies. Quintana's poetry relishes the small moments in life and this book shows the development of his unique style. His later books won him two American Book Awards but not the readership he deserves. With an introduction by Frank Waters and drawings by Trini Lopez. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in wrappers (paperback).
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NZ$82.30
NEW CAMPUS WRITING NO. 2
by (LEVINE, Philip)
New York: Putnam's, (1957). First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dustwrapper with moderate foxing and wear. Levine's first appearance in a book, joined by George Starbuck, Robert Mezey, Tillie Olsen, and others. SIGNED by Levine on the title page. Uncommon.
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NZ$428.65
A Bibliography of Protozoa, Sponges, Coelenterata, and Worms, Including Also the Polyzoa, Brachiopoda and Tunicata for the Years 1861-1883
by Thompson, D'Arcy W
Cambridge: At the University Press, 1885. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. A brief listing of some 6000 works, with authors, titles, and publication details. This work was published soon after Thompson (1860-1948) assumed the post of professor of natural history at the University of Dundee, Scotland, his first professional job. He is best known for his book On Growth and Form. This is Thompson's first substantive book, although there may be offprints of articles issues separately prior to this...
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NZ$411.50
THE CHALLENGES WE FACE
by NIXON, Richard
New York: McGraw Hill, (1960). First Edition. hardcover. Near Fine in a Very Good, price-clipped dustwrapper. Nixon's uncommon first book, a selection of his speeches compiled when he was Vice President. INSCRIBED and SIGNED to --- -- "With best wishes/from/Richard Nixon" and dated 8 September 1977. With the recipient's mailing label from Nixon with his printed free frank laid in.
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NZ$1,071.62
Views of Jeopardy with a Forewad by Dudley Fitts.
by Gilbert, Jack
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1962 First paperback edition. [14],43 pp. Octavo. Original printed wrappers. A small black market on the bottom edge of the text block. A very clean crisp almost unopened copy. Volume 58 of the Yale Series of Younger Poets. Author's first book. A much superior copy with the white wrappers very clean. 1962
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NZ$279.36
Conflict of Interest
by Michie, David
London: Little, Brown and Company. 2000. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine copy in Near Fine dustjacket. DJ now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. 334 pages. Author's first novel. A thriller based in the dark underworld of corporate PR. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$27.54
Banners
by Babette Deutsch
New York: George H. Doran, 1919. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾. Ms. Deutsch's first book. Small fraying at the top of the spine. Uniform mild fading of the boards. Square, clean, crisp, and tight..
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NZ$342.92
TO AN EARLY GRAVE
by MARKFIELD, Wallace
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1964. First Edition. Hardcover. About Fine in a Very Good dustwrapper with a quarter-sized wrinkled tear from a snag at the lower right front corner. Author's first book, basis for the 1968 Sidney Lumet film BYE BYE BRAVERMAN.
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NZ$75.10
The Litle Man Who Wsn't There
by Gordon, Mildred
Garden City, New York,: Crime Club Doubleday, 1946. 1st edition, so stated. Blue cloth is lightly soiled, lightly rubber , else very good in dust jacket with numerous nicks and folds, chip out at head and foot of spine and piece out at rear. Not price clipped, $2.00 price intact.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Book.
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NZ$32.92
