Search Results: Authors starting with P from Black Cat Hill Books

Boston, MA Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1989. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Very Good+: former owner's rubber stamp at title page; two pages show paper-clip marks at the top edge. Binding shows slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 267pp. First Ed, unstated. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards.

New York, NY Arco Publishing, 1958. Hardcover First Edition (1958), so stated. Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows indications of moderate use: the front panel is somewhat bowed; a couple of small soil spots to the bottom of the front panel; former owner's name inscribed at the top of the front free endpaper; some heavy smudging to the fore-edge; the binding is square and remains quite secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A well-loved copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and numerous cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows significant wear to extremities with small chips and heavy rubbing and soiling to the panels; unclipped; mylar-protected. Heavy wear and numerous cosmetic flaws, but remains intact. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.65 x 5.15 x 0.65 inches). 196 pages. Illustrated with 119 illustrations, drawings, photographs, schematics, diagrams, graphs, and tables… Read More

San Francisco, CA Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 1976. Paperback First Edition [1976], unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing and the faintest soiling to the white background field of the wrapper covers. The binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Not absolutely perfect, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 4to. 247 pages. 106 illustrations (14 in color). Catalogue of 106 paintings by sixty-five artists, spanning three centuries, including five works each by Albert Bierstadt, Eastman Johnson and Winslow Homer, with notes on the artists and essays on selected works. Foreword by Ian McKibbin White; bibliography. Exhibition from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, exhibited at the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, San Francisco, April 17 to July 31, 1976; and at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York,… Read More

Cardiff, Wales University of Wales Press, 1957. Hardcover First Edition [1957], unstated. Neat PENCIL UNDERLINING for the first 72 pages. Else, Near Fine in Good+ DJ: The Book shows virtually no wear at all; rodent knaw at the lower outside edge of the front panel; there is also some very faint foxing at the top edge and a partially removed price sticker at the upper corner of the front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is square and secure. The DJ also shows no apparent wear; there is the faintest soiling to the rear panel; the lower outside edge of both front and rear panels has been chewed away by rodent work; price unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 160pp. First Edition [1957], unstated. Hardback with DJ.

London, UK The English Universities Press, 1958. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing, so stated. First Ed; First Printing, so stated. Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities; former owner's name and address at front paste-down endpaper; some notes and calculations at the rear free endpaper. Binding shows very slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 348pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Frederick Ungar , 1965. Hardcover First Edition [1965], unstated in accordance with Ungar's customary practice.. First Edition [1965], unstated in accordance with Ungar's customary practice.. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows only the upper corner of the front free endpaper has been clipped; a bit of blanching to the tinted top edge. The binding remains perfectly square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows a bit of toning to the backstrip (the titles thereon are unaffected: bold and clearly legible) and along the rear hinge; a tiny nick at the top of the front hinge; the price is intact. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches). 176 pages. Translated by John R. Schulenberger. Tinted Top Edge. Weight: 1 pound. Hardback with DJ. 

New York, NY Frederick Ungar , 1964. Hardcover First Edition [1964], unstated in accordance with Ungar's customary practice.. First Edition [1964], unstated in accordance with Ungar's customary practice.. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows barely discernible spine lean; the upper corner of the front free endpaper has been clipped. The binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows a bit of toning to the backstrip (the titles thereon are unaffected: bold and clearly legible) and along the rear hinge; a tiny nick at the top of the front hinge; the price has been clipped. The DJ has been cut about a quarter inch shorter than the book, so a bit of the book will always be exposed. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 0.85 inches). ix, 232 pages. Translated by… Read More

New York, NY Frederick Ungar , 1965. Hardcover First Edition [1965], unstated in accordance with Ungar's customary practice. First Edition [1965], unstated in accordance with Ungar's customary practice.. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows only that the upper corner of the front free endpaper has been clipped and a hint of spine lean; else flawless. The binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows a bit of toning to the backstrip (the titles thereon are unaffected: bold and clearly legible) there is some superficial nibble along the backstrip, which pierces the paper in one spot; a tiny nick at the lower corner of the front panel; the price is intact. Overall, while not quite perfect, remains very close to 'As New' in a handsome DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches). 176 pages. Translated by John R. Schulenberger. Tinted Top… Read More

Washington DC U.S. Government Printing Office, 1985. Paperback First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: moderate rubbing to wrapper covers; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 157pp. Documentation Negatives in Pouch attached inside rear cover. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY St Martins Press, 1986. Hardcover First Ed USA, First Printing indicated. First Ed USA, First Printing indicated. Very Good in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. Book shows just a touch of rubbing to the extremtiies, and the lower corner tips are very mildly bumped; binding leans very slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to the extremities and a half-inch tear and a couple of creases around it at the upper rear panel near the hinge; else flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a structurally sound, tightly bound copy, showing just a touch of wear and with a clean text in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 152pp. Hardback with DJ. The authoi's first novel.

Greenwich, CT New York Graphic Society, 1971. Hardcover First Edition [1971], so stated. First Edition [1971], so stated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Book shows indications of very light use: the top edge and the front and rear end papers show faint foxing; faint signs of exposure to water at the front free endpaper only, causing the slightest wavines; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows only mild rubbing and barely discernible soiling; price intact; mylar-protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large, squarish 4to. 120 Black & White photographic illustrations, 14 in color, plus 15 illustrations in text. Greco's life and work as a sculptor and artist, creator of the famous bronze doors for Orvieto Cathedral. Hardback with DJ.

San Diego, CA Greenleaf Classics, 1965. Paperback First Edition Thus (1965), so stated. First Edition Thus (1965), so stated. Very Good to Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: shows the very slightest spine lean; just a hint of wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing and very faint soiling to the wrapper covers; the text pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; the binding secure; text clean. Free of creases to the panels. 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 any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.75 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches). 320 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6.6 ounces. GC 203. Mass Market Paperback.

Boulder, CO Westview Press, 1979. Hardcover First Edition [1979], unstated in accordance with Westview's customary practice. First Edition [1979], unstated in accordance with Westview's customary practice. Near Fine in Good only DJ: The Book shows only mild shelving wear along the bottom edge of the rust-toned cloth over boards; a bit of faint dusting to the upper corners of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows some loss to large chips at the upper corners of the front panel; a closed (repaired from the back side with cellophane tape); moderate rubbing to the panels and outside edges; unclipped. Lovely book in a well-worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.25 x 7.35 x 0.7 inches). xiii, 142 pages. Illustrated with 48 plates, six in color. Dark maroon boards with bright gilt spine lettering. Weight: 1 pound, 6.8 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

Tours, France Hachette: Les Albums Roses , 1951. Hardcover Later Edition (1960); copyright 1951. . Very Good: Shows minimal wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to decorated paper-over-boards; the binding 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. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and unobtrusive imperfections. Despite some light wear, remains a very handsome little volume. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (7.75 x 6.45 x 0.2 inches), 26 pages. Illustrated by P. Probst. Language: French. Weight: 4.1 ounces. Serie Les Grands Albums Roses. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards.

New York, NY New American Library: Mentor , 1958. Paperback First Edition Thus (1958), so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities and the upper corner tip has chipped off, exposing the upper corner of the text pages and the first few of them show a faint crease at the upper corner tip; a faint crease near the lower corner of the front panel and a price has been neatly blocked out to the upper corner of same; the expected tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks 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 several minor imperfections. Bright and clean despite its age. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.1 x 4.25 x 0.65 inches). 236 pages. Foreward by Anne… Read More

New York, NY The Dial Press: Lincoln Mac Veagh , 1930. Hardcover First Edition (1930), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings and same date at the title and copyright pages, in accordance with The Dial Press's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1930), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings and same date at the title and copyright pages, in accordance with The Dial Press's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ in Fair DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use; just a touch of wear to extremities; the top edge of the text block shows heavy foxing; else flawless if no longer 'fresh'; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing… Read More

New York, NY The Dial Press: Lincoln Mac Veagh , 1930. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Very Good+ in Fair DJ: Book shows indications of careful use; just a touch of wear to extremities; the top edge of the boards and the top edge of the text block both show heavy foxing; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows significant wear to the extremities and some chip loss, especially at the bottom edge of the front panel; moderate to heavy rubbing and faint but pervasive soiling; price has been torn away at the upper corner of the inside front flap; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a tightly bound, presentable book in a tatty DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 397pp. Blond boards with brown text to spine only. Illustrated throughout with photos and one foldout document between pages 278-279. DJ's beige stock text printed in wheat-yellow with blue and black design on front panel and spine. Rear panel is this publisher's list of books in its "Library… Read More

Boston, MA: Routledge & Kegan Paul. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First Edition (1983) , so stated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a tiny snag at the bottom edge of the front panel; just a hint of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; some foxing to the outside edges of the text block; the binding leans ever so slightly but remains secure; the text is clean. 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 copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear and minor cosmetic imperfections. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows very mild rubbing to the panels and an inked price at the lower interior front flap; else flawless; unclipped. Attractive and intact: close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.… Read More

Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications. Very Good+. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. First Edition (1990) ; so stated. First Printing indicatedby a complete numerical sequence. Paperback Original. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks 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 only minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches) . Introduction by Lenore Friedman. Language:… Read More

Chicago, IL T.S. Denison, 1889. Paperback New Edition USA (1889), so stated. Very Good+ in Thin Paper Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; tiny split at the bottom of the 'backstrip'; mild rubbing to the panels; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A lightly used copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing moderate wear and a couple of minor flaws. A sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.2 x 4.75 x 1 inches). 53 pages + Advertisements. Language: English. Weight: 1.5 ounces. Saddle Stitched Binding. New Edition USA (1889), so stated. Paperback: Saddle-stitched Wraps. New Anerican Edition Correctly Reprinted from the Original Authorized Acting Edition, with the original Cast of the Characters, Synopsis of Incidents, Scene and Property Plots, Diagrams of the State Settings, Description of… Read More