Search Results: Titles starting with H from Classic First Editions

U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Company, 1991. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by the author in her usual place on the title page--signature only--no inscription. Tight and clean copy--no evidence of previous ownership. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering. Unread flawless condition.

U.S.A.: Henry Holt and Co., 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. From the collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn-an "As New" fine copy in an equally fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed, signature only, by Grafton on the title page. Tight and clean copy--with the crispness of a brand new book. A superb copy.

U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1984. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good price-clipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Uris on the preliminary title page--signature only. Tight and clean copy. The dustjacket is price-clipped and has just a bit of edgewear at the tips and head and heel of the spine and one closed end repaired tear along the spine--protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin, 1984. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good plus unclipped dustjacket--with just the shallowest of edgewear to the top and bottom of the dustjacket spine and one small closed end tear. This copy is signed by Paul Theroux on the title page without further inscription. Tight and clean--Flawless--as new gift condition. Dustjacket protected in acrylic covering.

U.S.A.: Knopf, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. A near-fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. This copy has been inscribed "John-warmest personal regards-Brian Urquhart--21 December 1972"--and comes from the personal collection of author John Stoessinger--who knew and worked with Urquhart in the United Nations over several years. Stoessinger wrote among other books--"The Wealth of Nations", "From Holocaust to Harvard"-"Why Nations Go To War" and "Henry Kissinger: The Anguish of Power". Stoessinger was college friends with Kissinger --and after some personal issues within the United Nations--was pardoned by President Reagan. A near fine copy with just a little dustiness to the outside page edges. The dustjacket is unclipped and has edgewear to the extremities. The subject of the book is United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold--and Urquhart was a personal friend who had complete access to the personal papers.

NEW YORK: DILLINGHAM, 1910. First American Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Fine/No Jacket. First Printing. From the recently auctioned collection of M. B. Goldstone--with the auction tag tipped in and his penciled signature to the front free endpaper. This copy is signed by Bower (B. M. Sinclair) on the title page--in her pen name without any inscriptions. A superb and fine copy in red cloth with black and gold decorations and lettering to the front board and spine. A tight and clean copy, sturdy spine and hinges--mint condition with only a little dustiness to the page edges. Bower was a prolific author of Western fiction at it's heyday--the early part of the 20th Century. A very collectable copy.

U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by the author (Signature only) on the title page--as new condition--fine tight and clean copy protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A "Stephanie Plum"l" Mystery-thriller--From the collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn--a fine "As New" copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed & Inscribed "Enjoy" by the author for Physician Dr. Frederic Bruhn iin 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.

U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A "Stephanie Plum"l" Mystery-thriller--From the collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn--a fine "As New" copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by the author (Signature only) for Physician Dr. Frederic Bruhn at a 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.

Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.: Wildcat Pr, 1994. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only. A clean and tight copy with no evidence of previous ownership. Shipped. The sequel to the best selling "The Front Runner".

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Metro Books, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. First Edition--Elephant Folio 15" tall--heavy book with a multitude of photographs--would look great on any coffee table--history of Harley Davidson and photos of all the historical bikes. Shipping charge may be slightly more due to the size and weight of the book. A great collectible copy.

Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard Press, 1926. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. This is the personal copy of David Wallerstein--with his signature to the front free endpaper. Wallerstein started off in the movie business as the President of Balaban & Katz movie theaters based in Chicago--which later became absorbed by Paramount Pictures--at Paramount he was under the tutelage of Adoph Zukor--and he became close friends with Walt Disney. He would later go on to be a Board Member at ABC, Disney and McDonalds. At McDonalds he gave the world "Supersize" fries and drinks--which he introduced years earlier at Balaban & Katz--he wanted to find a way for movie attendees not to leave the theater to eat--and he came up with popcorn & sodas at the theaters. 160 PP INCLUDING FACULTY AND STUDENTS NAMES AND PHOTOS--A CLASS PHOTO AND ADS AT THE VERSO

New York : Random House, 1963. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. From a recent auction of modern first editions--with the auction tag still tipped into the book--this is a presentation copy with the complimentary tag from Random House still enclosed in the book. Unread condition--now protected in an archival jacket protector. A clean copy with no evidence of previous ownership. Signed by the author on the title page. A collection of 24 stories. Green cloth with gilt lettering on front board and spine--a superb copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket.

U.S.A.: E P Dutton, 2001. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A superb fine copy in an unclipped and fine as new dustjacket. This copy is signed by Lescroart on the title page--signature without any inscription. A tight and clean copy in unread unopened condition.

U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A fine "As New" copy in a fine "As New" unclipped dustjacket. A tight and clean mint copy. A continuation of the Billy Bob Holland series. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering and will be shipped free of charge within the USA.

U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Co, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed directly on the title page by Burke--without any inscriptions. A tight and clean unread copy in a dustjacket that has the lightest of rubbing--or would also be fine. The 2nd Robicheaux novel. First priinting 1-10 numberline.

U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Co, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed directly on the title page by Burke--without any inscriptions--not on a tipped in card or pasted in label. A tight and clean unread copy in a fine dustjacket The 2nd Robicheaux novel. First printing 1-10 numberline. This book has been stored in a box for over 30 years -2 copies available.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2004. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. Signed by both authors on the title page. A handsome and very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket. A Hank Zipzer--World's Greatest Underachiever book--the character, like Winkler, battles dyslexia--but that doesn't keep him from having fun! Book #7 out of 10. A great gift for any child who has learning difficulties or who just loves to read. Very collectible and with the rare signatures---inscribed "Stay Wonderful!" or "Stay Great!"--3 copies available.

U.S.A.: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. From the collection of Seattle Architect and bookman Donald Olsen--a fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This superb copy is signed by Walker on the title page--signature without any inscriptions. A tight and clean copy in flawless condition. Dustjacket is protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. Author of "The Color Purple".

U.S.A.: World Publishing, 1946. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. Signed & Inscribed by John O'Hara "Bill Fitzgerald" on the front free endpaper--with author signature . Tight and clean interior--faded spine and light edgewear to the bottom tips . Very good unclipped dustjacket ($1.49) in a new acrylic protector. Edgewear to the extremities-- at the head and heel of the spine and tips-a couple of small closed end tears. Very scarce signed. This is the first reprint edition--same year as first printing. Includes 3 novels (Butterfield 8, Pal Joey, and Hope of Heaven)--as well as 20 short stories.