Search Results: Titles starting with B from Hopkins Books

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Lyons Press, 2000. Forty-nine essays on wine from the author of 'Bright Lights, Big City'. Olive green boards over black cloth covered spine. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 283 pages with Glossary of Terms. This copy is not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The binding is tight and square. No creases to the cover or spine. The edges of the text block are clean. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition published by New York Review Books, 2007. Originally published in 1950, this is a NYRB edition. Classic children's story of backwards day, what will he do backwards next? Illustrated boards, with the distinctive NYRB red cloth covered spine. Books in this series from NYRB were not issued with dust jackets. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Antique Collectors Club, 2004. First published in 1906, this is a first printing of the recent reprint from Antique Collectors Club. Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, architect of more than 300 buildings, was known for his unique designs of both the exterior and interior places as well as the interior designs. Here Scott details his ideas of design, with each chapter focusing on a specific area of the house. Also includes details illustrations of more than 30 of his own house designs. 320 pages, 6" X 8-1/2". Printed in England on the high quality coated stock paper known as Consort Royal Art paper. 16 full color plates and several B&W illustrations and floor plans. Sturdy coated stock illustrated cover boards. No dust jacket, though I believe that this edition was not published with a jacket. A sturdy, high quality volume, weighing close to 2 pounds. Hardcover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of… Read More

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by University of Queensland Press, 1981. Collects Baynton's stories, her novel, 'Human Toll', which is reprinted here for the first time, and also includes chapters on her verse and letters. 344 pages, 4-7/8" X 7-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Bright blue cloth covered boards, with the title and author in white on the spine. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, a few dots of shelf wear at the heel of the spine. There is a smudge mark on the bottom edge of the text block - see photos. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. This is not a library discard copy. Photos attached are of the copy in our inventory. We have more title in this 'Portable Australian' series.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Dorset Press, 1992. First published in 1977, this is the 1992 Dorset edition. The story of the Barbary states war on European shipping in the Mediterranean in the 17th and 8th century. 181 pages with Index and Notes, 5-3/4" X 8-3/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with slipcase box, published by Heritage Press, 1958. First published in 1857, this is a first edition of the Heritage Press edition. Classic satire of the 'High' and 'Low' church of England. Illustrated by Fritz Kredel, and with an Introduction by Angela Thirkell. 564 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-3/4". Includes the slipcase box, which is intact, all corners are intact. Sturdy hardcover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No edge wear to the cover boards. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The slipcase box has a few spots of rubbing wear to the bottom panel, and what appears to be some residue from the removal of a label on that bottom panel - see attached photos. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Two hardcover volumes, first American edition, published by James Pott & Company, 1901. An in-depth history of the Bastille, its construction, rules and regulations, its prisoners, and history. Preface by James Breck Perkins. Volume 1 is 478 pages, with Index and 18 illustrations through the text. Volume 2 is 498 pages, with Index and 16 illustrations through the test. Sturdy red cloth covered cover boards, with an intricate design blind stamped on the spine and front cover along with the title. Unusual cloth covered dust jacket with the title and design on the spines. Dust jackets are intact. Jackets have smudge marks from use and spots of fading, both front and back on both volumes. All lettering and design elements on the spine of the jackets are intact and legible and do not appear to be faded. Cover boards for both volumes are flat, the corners and edges show only minor wear. Gilt to the top edge of both volumes. The red place holder ribbons are no longer intact in either volumes. Volume 1 has a… Read More

First hardcover edition, published by The University Press of Kentucky, 1997. Col. Kelly interviewed more than one hundred veterans over the course of a decade. From those interviews, with the addition of historical background, come these stories of men who endured extreme combat situations. 226 pages, with Index, and Sources. Illustrated through the text with photos. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, there is a crease mark to the front flap, runs vertically from top to bottom on the flap. Dark blue heavy weight cloth covered boards with the title and author name imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. No edge wear to the boards. Edges of the text block are clean. The sewn binding is tight and square. Very light bump to the fore edge from shelf wear. Small dot of a rubbing wear mark to the top left of the back cover, about the size of a sesame seed.

First trade paperback edition, published by Henry Holt, 1994. The account of what became known as the 'Scopes II' trial in Church Hill, Tennessee. 365 pages with Index, and a section of photos. This is a remainder copy with a green ink swipe mark to the top edge of the text block. There is a bump mark to the bottom left side of the front cover, with a spot of edge wear to that corner as well. Similar bump mark to the top right corner of the back cover. Slight dots of edge wear to the left side at the spine, though no creases to the spine or cover. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with slipcase, published by The Heritage Press, 1956. Originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1892, and then included in the short story collection 'Island Nights' Entertainments'. The story of John Wiltshire, a sea faring trader of copra, who finds himself arranged to be married to Uma, a native of the South Pacific island of Falesa. Illustrated by Millard Sheets. 156 pages, sewn binding, 7-1/8" X 10-1/2". Includes the slipcase box. Outer slipcase box is intact, all corners are intact, very little wear to the box. Red-brown cloth covered cover boards, with a South Pacific style design and the title imprinted on the spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. Not a library discard, not a remainder. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Philomel, 1991. This is a fourth printing copy. An Ex-library copy. The library markings are limited to a UPC code sticker and rubber stamp mark on the first flyleaf, no sticker on the spine and no due date pocket on the last flyleaf. The dust jacket is intact, it is not price clipped, and it has been covered with a clear, removable cover. No writing on the text besides those library markings already mentioned. The binding is intact, all pages are entirely intact and bound tightly. Known for his Science-Fiction illustrations, Schoenherr also wrote and illustrated several children's picture books, usually with a focus on nature and animals. Nice example of this book, despite the library marks. The photo attached is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback edition, published by Random House, 2017. Winner of the Penn/Faulkner Award for Fiction. The story of Jende Jonga, an immigrant from Cameroon, who has come to America with his family looking for a better life. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No creases to the cover or spine. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Pleiades Press, 2017. A re-examination of the life and work of the Colorado poet, Belle Turnbull. 200 pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Slight bend-crease mark to the bottom edge of the front cover. Edges of the text block are clean, no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the spine. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, published by Yale University Press, 2005. Diplomat, Scientist, Politician, Writer, Printer, Business Owner. All aspects of Franklin are included here in this celebration of the life of the unique 'Founding Father'. Published to accompany the exhibit in honor of the 300th anniversary of his birthday. Included are essays by ten prominent scholars including; Walter Isaacson, J.A. Leo Lamay, James Green, Billy Smith, E. Philip Krider, Robert Middlekrauff, Ellen Cohn, Emma Lapsansky-Werner, Edmund Morgan, and Page Talbott. Includes 265 color images - portraits, maps, drawings, paintings, and many photos of items that Franklin owned. An oversized volume, 9" X 11", 375 pages with Index, Bibliography, and Notes. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Sturdy slate gray cloth covered cover boards, with the title imprinted on the spine in silver. Sewn binding is tight and square. As is the case with… Read More

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Putnam, 2011. A second printing copy. The Cuban Missile Crisis has captured much of the attention for 1961, but what happened in Berlin could arguably be considered more important, this is a thorough analysis of newly available documents and interviews by a 25 year veteran of The Wall Street Journal. 576 pages with Index, Bibliography and Notes, as well as a section of photos. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. This is not a library discard copy, not a remainder copy. Sewn binding is tight and square. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First US edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by The Mysterious Press, 1987. Fred Archer, a popular jockey known as the Tinman, has been shot and Bertie is on the case! 212 pages, 5-7/8" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, jacket has some areas of rubbing wear - front and back. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Doubleday, 1964. This is a Book Club Edition. A collection of stories from the magazine 'Fantasy and Science Fiction'. Includes thirteen stories, including works by; J.G. Ballard, Jack Vance, Harry Harrison, Ron Goulart, Alfred Bester, Ray Nelson, Avram Davidson, Zenna Henderson, Don White, P.M. Hubbard, Karen Anderson, Richard McKenna, and Feliz Marti-Ibanez. Edited by Avram Davidson. 255 pages, 5-7/8" X 8-1/2". Dust jacket is intact, with a chip at the head of the spine panel of about 1/2" deep, some stain spots to the back panel. Blue colored boards with the title and editor name on the spine in black. The boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, no edge wear. Edges of the text block are clean. Some light age tanning to the first and last flyleaf pages. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Oversized trade paperback, published by Cumberland House, 1998. A collection of more than one hundred true stories from the American Civil War. Gathered from letters, archives, diaries, eyewitness accounts - the focus is on not just the military campaigns, but also the civilians affected by the events of the war. 338 pages with Index, and Bibliography. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No creases to the cover or spine. The edges of the text block are relatively clean with just light wear from use. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Crossway, 2003. Everyone looks down on poor Puncinello becasue he's made of willow, which is supposed to be the weakest of the woods, what is he to do? 9-1/2" X 10-1/4", 32 pages. Illustrated by Sergio Martinez. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sturdy, illustrated cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory. We have more books in the series listed too!

Oversized hardcover published by Scientific American Library, 1990. Thomas Banchoff, Professor of Geometry at Boston University, examines complex higher dimensions and their representation using computer graphics, including polytopes, Non-Euclidean geometry, and Non-Orientable surfaces. 8-5/8" X 9-1/2, 210 pages with Index. High quality glossy coated stock, illustrated throughout with full-color photos, illustrations and photos. The dust jacket is intact with just minor edge wear. Sturdy, light blue cloth covered boards, the corners are not creased or worn. The edges of the text block are clean. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.