Search Results: Titles starting with B from Oshtemo Book Sellers

New York: St. Martins Press, 1981. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A book about myself, is how jack's daughter Jan explains her graceful, often disturbing detachment and a spellbinding gift of descriptive imagery of life on the road as a single woman on her own. Book is in near fine - condition with a 3/4' tear at front hinge between the front paste-down and the ffe. The ffe also has pencil price and crayon number in upper right corner and there is a remainder red dot on bottom edge. The lfp has pencil notations on upper left corner, fairly minor.jacket is fine and priced ($11.95) on front flap. First edition stated in archival protection. unread.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Welcome to Riverbend , a sleepy Western outpost where nothing ever happens and, it seems, nothing ever will. But...... Master artist and storyteller Chris Van Allsburg ( The Polar Express, Swan Lake with Mark Helprin and many other award winning books) has created another surrealistic journey into the imagination, a provocative story within a story that leads the reader to ponder the realties of fictional worlds and the lives of the characters who populate them. Book is in mint condition and jacked is unclipped($17.95) and perfect. Van Allsburg has created wonderful black and white and color pictures with help from his five or six year old daughter. A great children's book.

Clarion Books, New York, 1995. Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Ted Rose (illustrator). 1st Edition. NEW, book SIGNED by the author in a fine price clipped jacket. Author signed this book very forcefully on the first free end paper. Signature left an indentation on the front paste down. The man must have been excited. This shivery tale is rooted in folklore that Irish railroad workers brought with them from Ireland in the mid to late 19th century. Odds Bodkin's masterly storytelling and Ted Rose's shimmering watercolors vividly evoke this other worldly chase through the high Rocky Mountains. Odds Bodkin is a professional Master Talesman who performs over two hundred tales, ranging from a four hour epic telling of Homer's Odyssey to fairy tales and fables for young children, in the bardic tradition with music and character voices. Ted Rose is old enough to remember steam locomotives in regular use. Fascinated by trains, he has traveled the country, piecing together… Read More

U.S.A.: Atlantic Monthly Press, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. These three novellas are stories of humans and beasts, of culture and wildness, of men driven crazy by longing and of men who dream they are becoming bears. In The Best God Forgot to Invent, a man near the end of his life becomes part of an odd band of caretakers for a younger man whose brain has been damaged. In Westward Ho Brown Dog a Micxhigan Indian, wanders the wild of Los Angeles tracking the ersatz Native activist with whom he fled the police in Michigan. And in I Forgot to Go to Spain, an aging Alpha canine, author of three dozen bioprobes takes dinner with a woman to whom he was married nine days in his overheated youth. Book is as new and priced jacket ($ 34.00) is very fine +. A wonderful collectible of one of America's premiere novelists.

Atlantic Monthly Pr, New York, 2000. Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition/ First printing. " Jim Harrison (1937-2016) ought to be considered a national treasure"- The Washington Times. FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING Book is as new in a very fine priced(24.00) jacket. In The Beast God Forgot to Invent, Harrison gives us three novellas that sparkle with the generous humanity and seasoned wisdom of his vision. These are stories of humans and beasts, of culture and wildness, of men driven crazy by longing and of men who dream they are becoming bears. Infused with jim Harrison's sly humor and quiet wisdom, these are stories with the expansive grace of the American landscape, urban and rural, This book is a resonant journey through the geography of masculinity from a writer in his prime. This is a very fine copy by a very fine novelist. Collectible.

Cambridge at the University Press, Cambridge Great Britain, 1922. Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Thus. The perennial success of The Beggar's Opera, which has retained its popularity for a couple of centuries, forms a record in dramatic productions. This is a very rare and collectible book for collectors of early 20th century dramatic productions and how and why they were so successful. book is good+ , quarter bound in gray linen over finely printed boards. Spine has a nice paper label, that is only slightly faded.There is a nice book plate of John Gaede ? There is a page that has been removed before the list of illustration, probably a second page of contents. also a blank page between two end papers in the rear of the book.

Argonaut Books, Larchmont, New York, 1961. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Special Edition. Although John Gay's Beggar's opera is approaching 300 years old, it is still a cherished part of the English theater world. This copy of The Beggar's Opera is a faithful reproduction of the 1729 Edition ( the opera was written in 1728) which includes the words and music of all the airs, as well as the score for the overture. With commentaries by Louis Kronenberger and Max Goberman on the literary and musical background and with the original words of all the airs that John Gay adapted for this work. The Beggar's opera is the only example of the once thriving satirical ballad opera that exists today. This opera was written by Johann Christop Pepusch and first performed in the Lincoln's Field Theater in London in 1728. Book is very good+ with a repaired spine that separatd from the text block. Priced ( Ten Dollars) publishers slipcase is in very good and very sturdy condition. This is a special… Read More

New York: George Braziller, 1974. Hardcover. As New/Publishers Slipcase. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This is a very fine reprint of the original manuscript that is housed in the Cloisters in new York, which is part of The metropolitan Museum of Art. Slipcase is as new.

Mt. Vernon New York: Peter Pauper Press. First Thus . Hardcover. Fine/Publishers Slipcase. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Raymond lufkin. Book is fine, in near fine publishers slip case. Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) is in the form of a journal to his son William, was never finished. peter Pauper Press N.D. Binding is quarter bound cloth over printed boards with Franklin's profile on front. internally flawless.

About this Item: Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 1907. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Will Grefe (illustrator). 1st Edition. The Best man published October 1907 by Bobbs- Merril Co. is considered by a many cultural anthropologists as a window into the early 20th century America. Macgrath was a best selling short story author and wrote for among other magazines,The Saturday Evening Post, Red Book and ladies Home journal. Book is bound in green textured cloth with a nice blind stamp, presumably of the bride on the front cover. Lettering is gilt. Book is very clean and unmarked except for a former owners name penciled on the front paste down. There are a number of period ( early 20th century) illustrations by Will Grefe. This copy is quite a nice collectible.

New York, New York: Covici.Friede, 1930. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Slip Case . 10.5x7.25. A survey of contemporary fine printing style. #44 of 76 Copies specially bound on special paper as noted in pencil on verso of title page. A total of 1050 copies were printed with a standard binding, on standard paper.The leather binding and leather tipped corners and marble boards contain 16 chapters and numerous illustrations. Book is VF. There appears to be a label missing on spine which has five raised leather bands and a few minor scratches to the leather binding. Book is in publishers slipcase which shows very little wear.

About this Item: University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln Nebraska, 1971. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book is in very fine condition, quarter bound in white cloth over faux leather bound boards with gilt lettering and a fine blind stamp of a steer skull in gilt. Priced (25.00) jacket is very good with several closed tears and wear to the extremities. This up to date (1970) bibliography of famed Western artist Charles Russell, records approximately 3500 items and is illustrated with 42 plate, 18 of which are in full color. This is an indispensable guide for students of Western art and history, librarians, dealers and collectors. it is said " that every person who is introduced to Russell's work, becomes a collector. Fine and collectible.

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1936. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book in flawless condition, Jacket in near fine condition with slight wear to top extremities and a slightly faded spine. A book about the pleasures of collecting and the "book collecting game". Unopened and unread. Price($2.00) is not clipped.

bout this Item: University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, 1971, First Limited Edition, Lincoln, 1971. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. The Bibliography of Charley Russell is in very fine condition. Book is bound in light brown faux leather with gold lettering and a fine blind stamp of a steer skull on the front cover. The priced (50.00) dust jacket is very good with several closed tears. This copy is part of a limited edition #551/600 of 600 numbered copies.In 1948, Charles M. Russell , Cowboy Artist: A bibliography was compiled by Karl Yost describing 865 items about the famous artist. This Bibliography has approximately 3500 citations. This comprehensive bibliography has many great Russell prints in color and black and white. Every person who is introduced to the work of Charley Russell, becomes a collector. Every major art museum has his work prominently displayed . This Limited edition is very desirable and collectible.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday Doran , 1935. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book is fine+ , very clean with nice orange stain on top.Spine lettering is gilded, and book is unmarked and unopened. There is a former owners label on front paste down.

united States: Dutton, 1990. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Various . A wonderful illustrated by among others,Jon Agee, Thacher Hurd, Steven Kellogg, Jerry Pinkney, Ben Shecter Paul O. Zalinski and Maurice Sendak. Cover illustration is by Maurice Sendak. The story writers include among others Lloyd Alexander, Jean Fritz, Myra Cohn Livingston, marilyn Sachs, Yoshiko Uchida and Nancy Willard. The authors and illustrators of this book have generously given of their time, energy and talent to help promote the cause of peace. All revenue from this book was distributed among Amnesty International, The Carter Center"s Conflict Resolution Program, Greenpeace, The lion and the Lamb peace Arts Center and SANE/FREEZE. Book is as new as is jacket. A wonderful childrens and adult book.

About this Item: Dutton Books for Young Readers, New York, 2006. Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Henry Cole (illustrator). 1st Edition. SIGNED NEW First edition first printing book in priced (13.99) as new dust jacket. Face your fears like a chicken! When four big chickens see a wolf sneaking near their coop, they run ans hide. But for a bunch of silly chickens danger is everywhere. An upbeat reminder of the power of humor to dispel fear, Leslie Helakoski's rollicking read aloud is illustrated by Henry Cole, whose hilarious artwork captures all the sly, silly humor. This is a wonderful book to read to your children or a fine gift for someone else. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 001883

About this Item: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2014. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book is fine with a priced (26.95) VG dust jacket with repaired tears to the front. Book is unmarked and read only once. Big Little Lies follows three women at a crossroads. Madeline is a force to be reckoned with, she's funny, biting and passionate; she remembers everything and forgives no one. Celeste is the kind of beautiful woman who makes the world stop and stare. New to town, single mother Jane is so young that another mother mistakes her for the nanny. Jane is sad beyond her years, and harbors secret doubts about her son. But why? The wonderful television series staring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley and Zoe Kravitz is in it's second season. This book is a great way to fill in the little bits and pieces and little lies that the television program leaves out. Book is a nice addition to any library.

Robert Reed Publishers, Bandon, Oregon, 2004. Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Amanda Perlyn (illustrator). 1st Edition. SIGNED First edition book is new with a fine priced(16.95) dust jacket. Book is signed on the first free end paper by the author. The forward to the book is by "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali. There is Muhammad Ali's signature under the forward in what appears black magic marker. It may be, and probably is a printed signature which appears in every book, but I can't find any other copies, with pictures. " You Too, may find your own biggest and brightest light when you discover how helping someone else gave six year old Amanda the best feeling that she had eve had! This heartwarming true story about Amanda and her teacher, Dr, Malko, will surely be cherished for years to come. Book is inspirational, SIGNED by Marilyn Perlyn the author.

About this Item: Random House, New York, 1989. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book is FINE with a pencil price on the FFE. Priced (19.95) dust jacket is near fine. Book is unmarked except where noted, unread and pristine. dOpen this book and enter through his own words the perilous, thrilling world of billy Bathgate, the brazen boy who has insinuated himself into the inner circle of the notorious Dutch Schultz gang to become good luck charm, apprentice and finally protege' to inner circle of the great murdering gangsters of his time. Billy Bathgate, a " capable boy" in the words of Dutch Schultz, will live in the minds of E.L. Doctorow's readers for many years to come, a fixed star in the American universe, as poignant and mysterious as American life itself. Classic book in FINE condition. Collectible.