Search Results: Authors starting with B from Grinning Cat Books

First Edition, First Printing (with the words "First Edition" printed on the copyright page). Fine in a fine dust jacket. An attractive First Issue dustjacket is bright and flawless. The binding is tight with minor wear to the boards. The pages are clean with no marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy of this children's classic.

First Edition, First Printing. A fine copy in fine dust jacket, one of the best we've seen of this enduring classic. The first issue book and dustjacket (stated "First Edition/ 1-B" on copyright page, unclipped price on from wrapper fly). A true collector's copy of this timeless children's tale!

First Edition thus. Folio Society (2007). Fine in a just about fine slipcase. Presents almost as new. Quarter bound in brown leather over pictorial boards. Gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated throughout with wonderful engravings by artist Harry Brockway. Housed in a just about fine brown slipcase, two corners slightly bumped. Top edge brick red. Introduction by Roy Foster. Large 8vo. 536 pp. A lovely edition of copy of Yeats' works.

First Editions (all 3 volumes). Each fine in a fine dust jacket. Sabine's Notebook signed by Bantock on the title page. Promotional flyer laid into Volume One. A lovely set of this amazing classic!

First Edition, First Printing. Author's first novel. Near fine in original full cloth, titled in black on spine, and very good pictorial dust jacket. Small closed tear at top of front panel of dust jacket and rubbing on head of spine, otherwise very light wear to a nice, bright jacket. Octavo. 5.75 x 8.25 in. [vi], 280 pp. A very nice copy.

First Edition, First Printing. Signed on the title page. Author's first book. Near fine in original purple cloth, titled in gilt on spine, and very good plus pictorial dust jacket. Black topstain. Dust jacket lightly worn at head of spine panel and top edges. In his debut book, Barthelme shares a collection of 14 wonderful short stories. Small octavo. 5.5 x 8.25 in. [viii], 183 + [1] pp.

First Edition, First Printing. Near fine in original cream cloth, titled in red and grey, and near fine dust jacket. Signed by Barthelme on title page. Uncommon signed. Author's second book and first novel. Snow White is living with seven men, but awaiting a Prince. Small octavo. 5.25 x 8.25 in. [viii], 180 + [4] pp.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. First Trade Edition. First Printing. Fine ina fine dustjacket. Gray cloth and black simulated leather backstrip, with titles stamped in metallic green on spine and dustjacket. Signed by illustrator Barry Moser on the title page. Quarto. 23.5 x 24 cm. 268 pp. A beautifdul copy and rendition of Oz. Used/Fine.

First Edition, First Printing. One of 300 copies printed on Rives hand made paper at the Torch Press. Very good in original black quarter-cloth, titled in gilt on spine, over marbled paper, and very good unprinted dust jacket. Some rubbing to edges, especially along the bottom of the marbled paper. Otherwise, very clean and bright, binding tight and square. Scarce in dust jacket. Quarto. 8.25 x 11.25 in. 94 pp.

First Edition Thus. A fine set presented in a fine pictorial slipcase. A very sleek set: Novels, Dramatic Works, Poems, Short Fiction and Criticism. Series edited by Paul Auster. Somewhat large and heavy; additional postage may be required. Octavos. 14 x 21 cm each. 478; 521; 505; 569 pp. Ideal for the Beckett collector and fan alike.

First Edition, First Printing. Very good in original beige cloth and very good pictorial dust jacket, worn and chipped. Binding square and tight, text clean and bright. Octavo. 5.5 x 8.25 in. viii, 112 pp.

First Edition, First Printing. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dustjacket, with a small closed tear at the top of the spine. First edition of the author's third and final National Book Award-winning novel. Original half cloth. Saul Bellow is the only author to have received three National Book Awards, for The Adventures of Augie March, Herzog, and Mr. Sammler's Planet, in addition to both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes. The Sunday Times praised these achievements when it revered "Bellow s oeuvre [as] both timeless and ruthlessly contemporary." A lovely copy, quite rare signed.

First Edition, First Printing. Fully illustrated with color reproductions of photographs by Richard Barnes. "Showcas[ing] three architecturally important private residences now owned by and housing the expansive art collections of Max Palevsky. Each house has been built, restored or reworked by a well-known contemporary architect. Presented in significant detail are the Palm Springs House, by renowned mid-century modernist architect Craig Ellwood; the extravagant Malibu Spanish-style House, with interior renovations by renowned Italian architect Ettore Sottsass; and the opulent Beverly Hills House, by the most famous of the 1920s Mediterranean-style architects." Very neat previous ownership signature on front free endpaper, otherwise fine in original tan cloth and just about fine pictorial dust jacket. Binding very mildly cocked. Quarto. 23.5 x 31 cm. 159 pp. A lovely copy.

First Edition, First Printing. Inscribed by Alfonso de Orleans y Borbon, Spain's first military pilot, and one of the subjects of this book. Illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of photographs. Interviews with royal pilots from across Western Europe, recounting their collective history and exploits. Illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of photographs. Very good in original purple cloth and very good pictorial dust jacket, light spotting to edge of text and front free endpaper. Octavo. 6.75 x 10 in. 256 pp. A lovely copy, rare with historic signature.

Commentaries on the Laws of England by William Blackstone. Sought after Tenth Edition. A very nice, handsome set of Blackstone's magnum opus and definitive work on English common law. A complete set in four volumes. This edition includes final corrections by Sir William Blackstone before his death.
Very good plus for the age in full reverse calf (suede), ruled and ornamented in blind on covers; gilt titles and ornaments on spine over crimson and black spine labels. Some edgewear, especially to head and foot of spines, with some exposed headbands; corners a little rubbed. Bindings sound and tight. Hardcover. Previous owner's bookplates on front pastedown, with the motto, "in labore quies." Bindings sound and tight.. Octavos. 14.5 x 22 cm. 485; 520, xix; 455, xxvii; 443, vii pp. + index. Vol. II includes fold-out 'Table of Descents' (family tree) of John Stiles. Overall, a fantastic original set of Blackstone's magnum opus and definitive work on English common law.

First Trianon Edition. Limited issue, numbered 338 of 480 copies (526 in total). Fully and beautifully illustrated with 18 full-page color plates, facsimile reproductions of the original illuminated pages from 1887, (printed for The William Blake Trust from trustee Paul Mellon's original volume). Printed on Arches pure rag paper made to match that used by Blake, with each page watermarked with Blake's monogram. Just about fine in original dark blue quarter-morocco over marbled paper. Presented in publisher's matching near fine marbled paper slipcase. Mild spotting to end sheets and slightest edge wear. ''America' was the first of Blake's books to name a place (Lambeth) in the imprint. which was an act of defiant courage. for the first time he designated one of his books as 'a prophecy,' he concentrated particularly on the dramatic events in Boston. Blake continued his tale in Europe and then to make the cycle of continents complete he wrote 'Africa' and 'Asia' giving a general title of all four of his… Read More

First edition (1985). Profusely illustrated in black-and-white. Fine in original cloth-backed boards and fine pictorial dust jacket. With Newberry Honor seal on front cover. Quarto. 144 pages. A lovely copy.

First Edition, First Printing. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. A marvelous 1947 Newberry Award Winner. First state with only one date (April 1947) listed on the copyright page and no award medal on the cover. Previous owner's inscription on free endpaper in pencil. The dust jacket is beautiful with vibrant coloring and only slight edge wear and one small closed tear on the rear bottom. Quite rare in this condition. Occasional light foxing along the margins. As a writer, du Boise won the highest award for children's books for this The 21 Balloons. As an illustrator, he was twice the runner-up for the Caldecott Award. A truly talented man! This is his most sought-after book and extremely collectible.

First Edition thus. Fine in two-tone boards and fine dust jacket. Signed by Ray Bradbury on front free endpaper. Duodecimo. 5.25 x 7.25 in. xiv + [ii], 268 pp. A great edition and copy!

First Edition, First Printing. Fine in original white quarter-cloth and fine dust jacket. Signed by Marion Zimmer Bradley on title page. Thick octavo. 6.25 x 9.25 in. A terrific copy.