Search Results: Authors starting with A from Classic First Editions

Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co, 1998. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A superb like new first print copy in fine condition in an unclipped and fine dustjacket--never opened except for the signature and protected now in a mylar jacket cover. A highly praised novel by the author of "Sister". Beautiful wraparound dustjacket cover. The story of a midwestern town in Wisconsin "haunted" by an angel. A very collectible copy.

U.S.A.: Random House, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. From an auction of modern first editions and the Donald Olsen collection--a superb and fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by A. S. Byatt on the title page--signature only without inscriptions. Tight and clean copy--flawless-- in superb gift quality condition. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Mysterious Pr, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket.This copy is signed by Abigail Padgett on the title page--signature only--no inscriptions. A tight and clean copy--fine in a fine dustjacket--which is protected by a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1980. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A near-fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed and inscribed on the title page--with "Best Wishes-Alice Adams". A tight and clean unmarked copy with only the Simon & Schuster colophon mark to the bottom page edge-- in an unclipped and near-fine dustjacket that has a slightly toned spine and one small nick to the upper corner. Very scarce signed.

U.S.A.: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by special consultant James Beard on the title page--signature only without any inscriptions. A tight and clean copy in mint condition--jacket protected by a new acrylic dustjacket covering. A great copy of a very popular classic cook book for the cooking enthusiast--very scarce signed.

Lanham, Maryland, U.S.A.: Scarecrow Pr, 1974. Cloth. As New/No Jacket. First Edition/First Printing 1974. Very fine condition issued without a dustjacket. A valuable work for all those interested in Norman Mailer---especially his early works prior to 1974. Includes valuable information on books, plays, reviews, excerpts, chronlogies.etc. An excellent bibliography on one of America's most interesting and controversial authors. In unread condition.

London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1986. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Ul De Rico. From the collection of Donald Olsen--A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Richard Adams on the preliminary title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy--fine--protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering. Mint condition.

U.S.A.: CAXTON PUBLISHING, 1965. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine price-clipped dustjacket. Signed and inscribed on the front free endpaper by the author. Scarce signed and in this lovely condition. The definitive book about the real Chief Joseph. Will be well packed and shipped in a box.

U.S.A.: Warner Books, 1981. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. From an auction of modern first editions. A fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. This copy has been signed "Best Wishes" without further inscription directly on the preliminary title page--not inscribed to anyone directly. A tight and clean fine copy--unread condition. The dustjacket is unclipped with the lightest of shelfwear rubbing and edgewear--one quarter inch closed end repaired tear. Very scarce signed. Made into a hilarious movie with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner--with Danny DeVito. 2 copies available.

U.S.A.: Random House , 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket--a tight and clean unread flawless copy signed by Furst on the title page. A thrilling WWII Spy thriller about stopping the availability of oil to Hitler's troops. Furst is the master of espionage thrillers.

U.S.A.: Random House Inc, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Alan Furst directly on the preliminary title page and inscribed to physician "Dr. Frederic Bruhn"--"All Good Things". A tight and clean new unread copy in likewise dustjacket. Comes with a new dustjacket acrylic protector and shipped free media mail within the USA. Furst has become a NY Times bestselling author of WWII era spy thrillers--usually set in Paris with the French underground.

USA: Random House, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A superb and fine copy in an equally fine dustjacket--unclipped and protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. This copy is signed by the author on the title page. You simply will not find a nicer copy.

U.S.A.: Random House, 2014. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Alan Furst directly on the title page-signature only. A tight and clean copy. The dustjacket is complete- not price clipped- and also fine. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. Furst is the acknowledged master of global espionage spy thrillers.

USA: BLOOMSBURY, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A superb fine copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket. Signed by the author on the title page--signature only without any inscriptions. Winner of the 2004 Booker Prize for fiction--equivalent to the USA Pulitzer Prize in scope and importance--awarded to the top book in fiction for the UK and all of the UK satellite countries. A flawless copy protected in an acrylic covering. Sealed and boxed after obtaiing the signature. Two copies available.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 2000. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page, signature only. Well received with back page notes by Norman Mailer, Rushdie, and Annie Proulx. From the author of Einstein's Dreams. Protected in a new archival jacket cover.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 2000. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. From the recently auctioned collection of Donald S. Olson. A superb mint copy in an unclipped and equally fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author, signature only, on the title page. Protected in a new arcrylic archival jacket cover.

U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A superb and fine copy in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket --both in "As New" condition. Clean and tight--protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. This copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only without inscriptions. From the author of "Einstein's Dreams". Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: E P Dutton & Co Inc, 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. From the recently auctioned collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn--a superb and fine copy in an equally fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is boldly signed twice-- Inscribed by Max Allan Collins to Dr. Bruhn on the front free endpaper--signed with his initials--also signed with full name on the title page--without any inscriptions. A tight and clean copy--flawless--in gift quality condition--with the crispness of a brand new book. Protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. Just a superb copy. Rare signed twice.

U.S.A.: Harpercollins, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A superb fine "As New" copy in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Alan Sillitoe on the title page. A completely tight and clean copy in FLAWLESS condition--protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering--a perfect copy of the first printing.

USA: Doubleday, 1967. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed and dated in the year of publication by Sillitoe on the title page. Tight and clean copy without any evidence of previous ownership. The dustjacket exhibits just a bit of rubbing to the front panel--or would also be fine.