Search Results: Titles starting with F from Classic First Editions

U.S.A.: Henry Holt and Co., 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. A tight and clean interior--no interior marks. The dustjacket is complete, unclipped and fine.

U.S.A.: Henry Holt and Co., 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in an equally fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed and inscribed "For a dear Reader", by Grafton directly on the title page. Tight and clean copy--with the crispness of a brand new book. Not personally inscribed to anyone in particular. Early second printing.

U.S.A.: Random House, 1954. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy of the first trade printing in a near-fine unclipped ($4.75) dustjacket. A tight and clean unmarked copy with only the lightest of toning. The dustjacket is unclipped and has only the lightest bit of edgewear or would be fine. This copy, until recently, was kept in a storage box for almost 50 years. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

New York: Bantam Dell Pub Group, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dust jacket. This copy is signed by Dean Koontz and dated "6-12-03" on the title page--signature only without inscriptions. A fine collectible copy. Protected in a new archival dustjacket cover.

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1976. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A superb fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Collin Wilcox on the title page. Tight and clean--flawless--in unread condition--in a very lightly rubbed dustjacket--back panel- hardly enough to mention---Colin Wilcox writing as Carter Wick. A nice copy.

usa: Harper & Row, 1973. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Dino Kotopoulis . A fine copy of the first printing in a very good plus unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Segal on the front free endpaper--signature only. A tight and clean copy in fine condition--unmarked. The dustjacket has light rubbing to the panels or would also be fine. Scarce signed. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering and will be carefully wrapped and shipped in a box.

Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2002. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Mark Elliot. Three books from "The Princess Tales"---All three are signed by the Newbery Honor winner on the title page. Books and dustjackets are fine to near-fine--tight clean and unmarked. "The Fairy's Return" and "For Biddle's Sake" are both 1st printings--"The Princess Test" is a later printing---Humorous and creative--the celebration of true love versus blue blood (Princely pedigree). By the author of Ella Enchanted. Dustjackets are also fine and unclipped.

Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Random House Inc, 1980. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. From a recent auction of modern firsts with the auction tag tipped in. A great collectable copy of one of Beattie's early works in near fine condition in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page without inscription and also enclosed into the book is a Memorandum letter from Lorimar Productions dated 3/25/80 addressed to Carol Baum and cc'd to several producers from Miguel Tejada Flores. The novel apparently was submitted by Beattie's agent (Dan Ostroff of ICM) for consideration for a movie. The memo discusses an attached letter from Susan Stern (also enclosed) who reviewed the book for the studio and wrote the synopsis and storyline for review by Lorimar. Tejada-Flores states that "despite the polished, masterful writing--there isn't enough plot-wise to make a very strong film". "Perhaps with a very… Read More

U.S.A.: Pocket Books, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. WRAPS. Near Fine/No Jacket. This is author John Saul's Advance Reading Copy marked "not for sale"--in hard wraps (paperback)--signed by Alan Jacobsen. Included with this copy is a signed letter Jacobsen wrote to author John Saul acknowledging that Jacobsen had taken a fiction writing workshop by Saul at the 1996 Mai Writer's Conference--and thanking him for his assistance. Near fine in wraps--a nice association copy.

U.S.A.: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A "Sunny Randall" Mystery-thriller--From the collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn--a fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by the author (Signature only) at the Algonquin bookstore in Denver Colorado. Dr. Bruhn over many years attended many book signings at the Algonquin and as a result--the extensive collection includes books that have never been taken out of their boxes once stored. This book is in "As New" unopened condition and protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A "Sunny Randall" Mystery-thriller--From the collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn--a fine "As New" copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed & Inscribed "All The Best" by the author for family Physician Dr. Frederic Bruhn at the Algonquin bookstore in Denver Colorado. Dr. Bruhn over many years attended many book signings and as a result--the extensive collection includes books that have never been taken out of their boxes once stored. This book is in "As New" unopened condition and protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster , 1964. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good copy in a very good price clipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Levin "With Warmest Regards"--only without any further inscription. A tight copy with a little foxing to the front page edge and some age toning to the front and rear pastedowns and endpapers. The dustjacket is price clipped and has slight darkening to the spine and light rubbing to the rear panel--no tears or edgewear. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering. Blurb on back cover from Hemingway.

Chicago: The Caxton Club, 1972. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Dust Jacket Included. A fine copy in textured brown boards--paper title label on chocolate brown spine. 500 copies were produced for distribution by The Caxton Club. What occurred when Audubon visited with Thomas Berger, wood engraver, in 1827. A thorough explanation of how the wood block engravings were produced. Mint copy.

U.S.A.: Soho Press, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A fine "As New" copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Danticat directly on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean unmarked copy with a fine unclipped dustjacket. A flawless copy.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.: Milkweed Editions, 2007. UNCORRECTED PROOF . Hard Paper Wraps. Fine/No Jacket. First Edition Uncorrected Proof--Signed by Matthew Eck on the title page. Fine in hard wraps. A small wrinkle to the front cover--but still fine. The winner of the Milkweed National Fiction Prize and a finalist for the Barnes and Noble Discover Award which eventually went to Joshua Ferris for "And Then It Came To An End". A stunning war commentary completely covering the meaningless of war. Unbelievable scenes of grief and scenes of detached feelings of death by the people that make up the clans and population of Somalia during the uprising of 1992. The author's first book.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.: Milkweed Editions, 2007. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. As New/As New. First Edition/First Printing 2007 (1-10 number line) A stunning first novel and a finalist in the Barnes and Noble Discover Award for new fiction. Very fine copy in a very fine new and unclipped dustjacket--signed by Matthew Eck on the title page. Limited run first printing. A novel about war and specifically war in Somalia during the Mogadishu problems of the early 90's. Also a winner of the Milkweed National Fiction Prize. A highly acclaimed new novel. Protected in a BrodArt jacket cover.

U.S.A.: Random House, 1977. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Publisher's promo copy with the promo paperwork laid into the book--A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Humphrey on the title page--signature only without any inscriptions. Tight and clean-flawless condition--the dustjacket has a moderate crease to the top of the rear panel--otherwise fine. Protected in an acrylic archival covering. This is Humphrey's retelling of his childhood in Texas--a truly great read. Free shipping within the USA.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.: Milkweed Editions, 2007. UNCORRECTED PROOF . Hard Paper Wraps. Very Good/No Jacket. First Printing. The winner of the Milkweed National Fiction Prize and a finalist in the Barnes and Nobel Discover Award for new fiction. A remarkable story that leaves you with a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach and throat---a cry for no more war. Somalia in the uprising of clans in 1992---the infiltration of an army unit and how they got lost behind enemy lines---and survival meant you had to observe what went on from "The Farther Shore". Not a fine copy--but a very good one--has been read copy--signed on the title page. A book critic's copy used before interviewing the author. Matthew Eck's first novel.

U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. An "As New" copy in an equally fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Ed McBain on the title page-signature only-without inscription. Tight and clean--flawless--as new gift condition. Dustjacket protected in acrylic covering-this copy still has the crispness of a brand new book. McBain is the author of over 80 crime fiction books--and previously wrote under his real name of Evan Hunter --"The Blackboard Jungle".

U.S.A.: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This first print copy is tight and clean throughout. The dustjacket is unclipped & near-fine with light rubbing to the panels and protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.