Search Results: Titles starting with G from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY HarperCollins: ReganBooks, 2005. Hardcover First Edition (2005), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2005), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: a hint of shelving wear to the lower extremities; a tiny, faint, coffee-like stain at the lower fore-edge; else flawless; 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 nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear and a minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the panels; the… Read More

New York, NY McClure, Phillips, 1902. Hardcover First Edition (1902), so stated. First Edition (1902), so stated. Good+: Shows evidence of careful use: the major flaw here is insect damage along the front hinge, the bottom edge of both panels, the heel of the backstrip, the bottom of the rear hinge, and at the interior gutters. This has weakened the front hinge somewhat, though it seems to be holding strong. The rear hinge is stronger. The top gilt top edge is heavily dusted. Some dulling to the backstrip, but the gilt titles thereon remain quite legible, just not as bright as those on the front panel. Former owner's attractive, vintage book plate at the front pastedown endpaper. The binding remains square; the text is clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.8 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches). xi, 448 pages. Crimson cloth over boards. Blind-stamped designs at the front panel and backstrip. Untrimmed Fore-edge and bottom edge. Most pages uncut. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 8.5… Read More

New York, NY Barnes & Noble Books, 1998. Paperback Second Edition [1998]. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any creases to the covers. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the very mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.25 x 0.3 inches). 125 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.5 ounces. Monarch Notes Series. Second Edition [1998]. Trade Paperback. 

Sausalito, CA Windgate Press, 1985. Hardcover First Edition (1985), so stated. First Edition (1985), so stated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a crease at the lower corner of the front free end paper, which also bears the former owner's "unicorn"-themed, personalized book plate; there is a thin line of sunning to tan cloth along the bottom edge ot the greyish-tan cloth over boards; the binding is a little cocked (quite common in books of this size, weight, and shape) but remains 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. A carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing little wear at all, but some unobtrusive, but notable imperfections. The DJ shows some very superficial indentations at the front panel and very the very mildest rubbing to the panels; unclipped; mylar-protected. Very close to… Read More

Copenhagen, The Netherlands G.E.C. Gads Forlag, 1990. Hardcover Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: Mild rubbing to the lamination of the panels; a touch of shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards and very light wear to the corner tips. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a bit of very mild wear; but no other structural - or any other type - of flaws; not quite absolutely pristine, but remains very close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.5 x 4.4 x 1.4 inches). 657 pages. Language: Danish, English. Weight: 17.7 ounces. Hardback: Laminate Boards.

New York, NY Penguin (Non-Classics), 1983. Paperback First Ed thus, First Printing stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed thus, First Printing stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; foxing at the inside front and rear covers; former bookseller's pencilled pricing at the inside front cover; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 71pp. 294 color photographs. Introduction by Peter Matthiessen. Trade Paperback. This book features photographs of the Galapagos Islands by Tui De Roy Moore, who grew up on the islands since the age of 2. She and her photography were discovered by the editor of Audubon magazine, Les Line, in 1972. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Penguin Books, 2000. Paperback First Edition thus (2000), so stated; Seventeenth Printing. Fine in Wraps: the pages have tanned just slightly, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.35 x 5.5 x 1 inches). 420 pages. Illustrated in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 14.9 ounces. First Edition thus (2000), so stated; Seventeenty Printing. Trade Paperback.

London, UK Fourth Estate, 1999. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only minor flaws: just a hint of wear to extremities; the upper rear corner tip has a crease and a bit of wrinkle; the rear end paper and two pages in the middle of the text appear to have been inadvertently creased. Binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 429pp. Trade Paperback.

Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska Press: Bison Books, 1969. Paperback First Edition Thus [1969], unstated in accordance with Nebraska's customary practice. Good+ to Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: shows faint creases to the front panel and backstrip; light wear to the extremities; considerable rubbing and faint but pervasive soiling to the wrapper covers; a price has been blocked out at the upper corner of the front panel; the binding leans 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 sturdy, not-unattractive reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and a number of minor cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches). xxxi, 174 pages. Edited by Anne Begor Lancashire. Language: English.… Read More

Mechanicsburg, PA Stackpole Books , 1999. Hardcover First Edition USA (1999), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published earlier in the same year in the UK. First Edition USA (1999), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published earlier in the same year in the UK. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; unclipped. Very close to."As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.4 x 1.25 inches). xviii, 301 pages. Bibliography. Appendix.… Read More

Notre Dame, IN University of Notre Dame Press, 1944. Paperback Second Edition (1944), Revised & Enlarged. Eighth printing thus (1985), and including additional revisions and corrections made for the fourth printing of 1966. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the upper corner tips; the mildest rubbing to the panels and a couple of tiny scuffs along the front 'hinge'; former owner's name and date at the title page; the binding is square and secure; the text is 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. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear only. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.2 inches). 82 pages. Lectures Delivered at the University of Notre Dame. Edited and Supplemented… Read More

New York, NY Curtis Books, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus (1963); unstated. First published in hardcover by the University of Illinois Press in 1963. First Edition Thus (1963); unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the panels and a touch of resultant soiling; a circular cup impression at the middle of the front panel (no stain here, but a dampstain is apparent at the inside of the cover); the text pages show the expected light tanning due to aging; two pages are creased at the upper corner; the backstrip shows very fine stress creases; the binding shows the very slightest lean but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several minor imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

Washington DC National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1973. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 412pp. Illustrated with graphs in black & white. NASA SP-339. Paperback.

Los Angeles, CA Times-Mirror, 1940. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Good+: Shows moderate use. Binding shows slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; faint rubbing and light soil. Gilt titles at backstrip considerably dulled, but remain legible. Binding secure; text clean. A clean, sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 213pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY McGraw-Hill , 1993. Hardcover First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows a forner owner's rubber-stamped name and address at the front fly-leaf; a bit of smudging to the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unopened and unread. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is also flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.… Read More

Pownal, VT Storey Communications, Inc.: Garden Way Publishing, 1991. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing stated. First Ed; First Printing stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows upper corners mildly bumped; binding shows slight spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows minor edgewear; a superficial scratch at rear panel; short, closed tear at upper rear corner; price unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT Ex-Library. 8vo. 216pp. Color photos & Full-color watercolors by Carolyn Bucha. Glossary, Key to Common Names of Plants, USDA Zone Map, and an index. Hardback with DJ.  

New York, NY Harper & Row, Publishers, 1988. Hardcover First Ed; later printing. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very light use. Book shows just a touch of wear to extremtiies; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only minor wear to its extremities; mild rubbing; price clipped. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, but does have a tiny dot at the bottom edge from a local bookstore, which marks their used books this way. Not a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. 317pp. First Ed; later printing. Hardback with DJ. Mists of time: tiny boy buys his first cactus plant from a local florist, and is entranced. Becomes botanist. Becomes gardener. Becomes nurseryman, specialising in old fashioned flowers. Becomes garden writer. Lived in sequence of houses dating from 1450 to 1824, currently in a charmer of 1795. Also gardens in London, Lincolnshire, and the Scottish borders.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Arsenal Pulp Press, 2003. Paperback First Ed thus, later printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Sarah Kramer. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: light wear to extremities; former owner's gift inscription; outside edges show faint smudging; binding square and secure; text clean. No far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 256pp. First Ed thus, later printing. Trade Paperback. "How It All Vegan" was my favorite cookbook from when I first became a vegetarian. All the recipes were tasty, easy, healthy, and they ALWAYS worked. So, I ordered "The Garden of Vegan" sight unseen. I was not disappointed. Where the first book consisted of the authors' own tried and true recipes, the second book consists of recipes sent to the authors by their legions of fans. I've fixed these recipes for non-vegetarian friends and relatives who didn't even notice that there was no meat,… Read More

Cincinnati, OH Stewart & Kidd Company, 1915. Hardcover Third Edition (1915). Appears to have been originally published in England. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the panels; slight spine lean; the binding is 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. An attractive reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x 0.9 inches). 138 pages, including Glossary and Index. Liberally illustrated with vintage photographs and a few drawings and diagrams. Blue cloth over boards with gilt titles at the front panel and backstrip. Language: English. Weight: 15.4 ounces. Third Edition (1915). Appears to have been originally published in… Read More

London, UK Arthur Barker Ltd. , 1966. Hardcover Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Near Fine in Good+ DJ: Book shows barely discernible spine lean; the binding remains secure; just a hint of shelf rubbing along the bottom edge; the top edge is dusted; free of inscriptions or notes and the text is clean. DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities, with a one-and-a-half inch tear at the upper rear corner; mild rubbing; considerable soiling; price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Remains Nearly new in a flawed, but presentable DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 144pp. Illustrated with Photographs in Black & White. Gardening Handbooks Series. Hardback with DJ.