Search Results: Authors starting with P from Parrish Books

Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. Mixed Editions. Cloth & Boards. Fine/Fine. A beautiful set of Christopher Paolini's popular books, issued as a set in a slipcase box which indicates number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and "First Boxed Edition." Each book is in fine unread condition with bright cloth & boards in bright and colorful dustjackets. "Eldest" has "First Edition" stated on the copyright page with a "10" possibly indicating a 10th printing. "Eragon" is a 29th printing with number line 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29. The slipcase box is in near fine+ condition with bright-colored dragons on the side panels but with touches of wear at the bottom front edge, just as it was when removed from the shrinkwrap. A nice set of very readable and exciting books.

Kington, United Kingdom: Scorpion Press, 1992. Limited Lettered. Leather & Boards. Near Fine/No Jacket. A lovely and scarce Limited Lettered Edition signed by the author and Frances Fyfield who wrote the appreciation. One of 20 letter copies produced for private distribution, this is letter "N." Quarter-bound in white morrocan leather with bright decorated boards, the book is in fine condition but for a tiny ink mark on the lower spine. A V.I. Warshawsky novel of 438 pp.

Harcourt Brace, 1969. First American Edition. Cloth & Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine in Mylar Cover. A handsome First American Edition of Pasternak's last work, an unfinished play published nine years after his death. In Near Fine burgundy and black cloth & boards, the book is slightly bumped at the spine and pages are naturally toned; otherwise fine. The dustjacket is price-clipped and shows light soiling and toning and a small tear at the upper edge. A nice copy.

Easton Press, 1998. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full leather. Fine - As New/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition bound in full dark grey leather and signed by the author on the limitation page and numbered 291 of 1200 limited edition copies. In fine unread condition with gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes the Publisher's Note and Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. The nicest copy we have seen.

Franklin Library, 1999. Limited First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome brown leather Limited First Edition signed by the author. One of only 1,000 limited signed copies. With gold gilt cover designs and page edges, patterned endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. In Very Fine condition but for two light lines on the page edges not affecting the gilt. Includes the publisher's notecard about the author and the book from the Franklin Library. The "dark lady" is Assistant County Prosecutor, Stella Marz, who has earned a reputation for puttying away the denizens of her town's underbelly. She has other high stakes in this thriller by the author of "No Safe Place," "Silent Witness," and many more. 371 pp. A nice copy of an interesting book.

London: Walker Books, 2006. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Book condition Fine+/Dust jacket Fine+ with archival cover. A beautiful First Edition, First Printing of Barry & Pearson's sequel to "Peter Pan", signed by both authors on the title page at a local signing. With number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. In burgundy and blue-green cloth & boards, the book is a charming tale of 452 pp. with shiny silver and grey endpapers. With a fine complete decorative dustjacket with bright gold titling and beautiful color. A charming book. Signed By Both Authors. Parrish Books guarantees all signatures as authentic.

Little, Brown and Company, 2002. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth & Boards. Fine/Fine in Plastic Cover. A fine unread First Edition, First Printing of George Pelecanos' latest book, signed by the author on the title page at a local bookstore, thus ensuring the authenticity of the signature. In grey and black cloth & boards in a fine colorful dustjacket in protective plastic cover. A bright, clean and new copy. Parrish Books accepts all major credit cards.

New York: Random House, 1978. First Edition, First Printing. Pictorial Boards. Near Fine. Wayne Douglas Barlowe. A charming collectible Star Wars pop-up book. [16] pp., including endpapers. Each page spread with one or two pop-up or movable constructions. All pop-ups complete and properly functioning. Scarce. Light wear.

New York: The Mysterious Bookshop, 1999. Limited First Edition. Cardboard Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A very special Limited Edition, a bibliography and price guide covering the works of well-known author Mickey Spillane. Limited to 250 copies. With the lightest touches of wear to the cardboard covers; otherwise fine.

Franklin Library, 1987. Limited First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark green leather true first edition signed by the author of "The Moviegoer, " the author's well-known first book. With marbled endpapers, gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. There are two tiny pinprick marks on the page edge not affecting the gilt; otherwise the book is in fine condition. A lovely copy.

Franklin Library, 1980. First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. Steven H. Stroud. A handsome dark green leather First Edition. In Fine condition but for a scratch on the bottom page edges; otherwise clean, bright and beautiful. Includes the 5-page foldout Author's note from the Franklin Library discussing the book and its author. This is the story of a wealthy and successful widower who has retired to North Carolina and develops a strange and mystical relationship with a 19-year-old girl escapee from a mental hospital. With gold gilt cover designs and page edges, loden green moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. 369pp. A lovely copy by the author of "The Moviegoer.

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2003. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. New/No Jackets as Issued. A beautiful full blue leather matching set of 2 volumes of Peters' bestselling books. The first volume, "In Search of Excellence" is signed by both authors. With gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. Opened only to ensure the signature and enclosures which include a Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press in the first volume. A beautiful set.

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2003. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jackets as Issued. A beautiful full blue leather matching set of 2 volumes of Peters' bestselling books. The first volume, "In Search of Excellence" is signed by both authors. With gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. Opened only to ensure the signature and enclosures which include a Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press in the first volume. A beautiful set.

Dennis McMillan Publication, 2002. Limited Lettered First. Leather & Boards. Fine/Fine in Fine Slipcase. A handsome Limited Lettered First Edition signed by the author on the limitation page and the publisher on the copyright page. Lettered "R" of 104 Limited Lettered copies. In quarter bound black moroccan leather with marbled boards, the book is in fine unread condition with a fine complete dustjacket and fine black slipcase. A lovely set.

Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Random House Inc, 2004. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth & Boards. Fine/Fine in Archival Plastic Cover. A handsome First Edition, First Printing of this critically-acclaimed book, signed by the author on the title page at a local signing. By the author of the best-seller, "Prague." With fine red and black cloth & boards, the book is in clean unread condition. 383 pp. Parrish Books guarantees alll signatures as authentic.

Dennis McMillan Publication, 2002. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. New/Fine. A wonderful Limited Numbered First Edition SIGNED by the author. In bright red cloth, in a fine dustjacket, in a fine black slipcase by Dennis McMillan. Still in original shrinkwrap. One of 400 Limited Numbered Signed copies. By the author of "The Ice Harvest." A must read and great collectible.

Dennis McMillan Publication, 2002. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. As New/Fine. In bright red cloth, in a fine dustjacket, in a fine black slipcase by Dennis McMillan. Number 183 of 400 Limited Numbered Signed copies. By the author of "The Ice Harvest." A must read and great collectible.

New York: Canongate Pub Ltd, 2003. First American Edition. Boards. Fine/Fine in Archival Plastic Cover. A handsome First Edition, First Printing of the 2003 Booker Prize winner, signed by the author on the title page. In fine black paper-covered boards with a fine complete colorful dustjacket. A lovely copy.

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1987. First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome brown leather First Edition signed by the author, George Plimpton. In fine unread condition. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. George Plimpton has had a varied and interesting life from playing professional football for the Detroit Lions in 1963 to guest appearances on television and in several movies, to his writing which has included "Paper Lion," "The Bogey Man," "The Rabbit's Umbrella," "Mad Dogs and Bears," and "Truman Capote.

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1987. First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome brown leather First Edition signed by the author, George Plimpton. In fine condition. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes the letter from the publisher. George Plimpton has had a varied and interesting life from playing professional football for the Detroit Lions in 1963 to guest appearances on television and in several movies, to his writing which has included "Paper Lion," "The Bogey Man," "The Rabbit's Umbrella," "Mad Dogs and Bears," and "Truman Capote.