Search Results: Titles starting with I from Classic First Editions

U.S.A.: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy was signed by Tom Wolfe with his usual flair on the half title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy-- no evidence of any previous ownership. Unclipped dustjacket shows the lightest of rubbing & is preserved in a new clear acrylic acetate dustjacket protector. Free shipping within the USA with standard shipping.

Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. First Edition/ Stated First Printing 1972. A handsome first print copy in fine condition in an unclipped ($6.95) and near fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page. Dustjacket has light age toning and edgewear and minor chipping to the head and heel of the spine. Still a nice collectible copy--as the book itself is in very fine condition.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2003. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Signed First Edition. A handsome and signed very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket--As New and Flawless--signed by actor Henry Winkler on the title page. The wonderful series of books written about "Hank Zipzer" the world's greatest underachiever in school whose character is based on the childhood lived by Winkler--who had learning difficulties himself. This is book #2 of 10. Very collectible signed copy. Scarce signed.

U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Company, 1992. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. From the collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn-a NEAR- fine copy in an equally fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed "To "D", by Grafton on the title page and dated "May 1992". In addition, there is a small post it note attached to the title page in Grafton's hand that says "Obviously "D" is for Dad". A clean copy with only some very mild edgewear to the upper outside page edges. Dr. Bruhn practiced in Denver--and frequented Dunning's Old Algonquin bookstore--especially for book signings--and then he would store his books away in boxes for many years. A superb copy. Free shipping within the USA.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Co, 1992. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. First Edition/First Printing 1992. A fine "As New" copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket with only the tiniest bit of rubbing to the panels. Signed and inscribed "To Grayson" on the title page by Sue Grafton. A Kinsey Millhone Series alphabet book in wonderful collectible condition---as new---only opened for the author's signature and now protected in a clear acrylic jacket cover.

U.S.A.: Random House, 1969. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good plus copy in an unclipped ($5.95) and very good plus dustjacket. A tight and clean copy except for a tanned endpaper caused by owner's newspaper clippings about the author--which were clipped into the rear of the book--which caused the darkening of the endpaper. There is also a small owner's name in ink to the front endpaper--light and very small. Otherwise this copy is clean and tight with no other markings--black cloth with gold gilt lettering and red Random House logo to the spine--as new--Gold gilt "M-A" lettering to the black front cloth board--as new. Top red topstain to the upper page edges--as new. Random house "2-9" numberline which the publisher used to signify a first printing--and with "First Printing" on the copyright page. The dustjacket is complete and unclipped and has a light crease to the front flap--top to bottom--light rubbing to the panels and… Read More

U.S.A.: Playboy Press, 1973. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a price-clipped very good dustjacket. This copy is signed by Jim Bouton on the half-title page and dated "9/74". A fine copy--tight, clean and unmarked. The dustjacket is price clipped and shows fading to the spine, light edgewear, and one very small closed end tear to the back panel. Stories and articles about baseball from Roger Kahn, Bob Considine, James Thurber and many others including Bouton who also edited the book. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering and shipped in a well protected box.

New York: Doubleday & Company, 1963. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. From an auction of modern first editions with the auction tag still laid into the book--a near-fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed on the front free endpaper by Bob Hope with "To Don--from". Although stamped on the bottom page edge "Matteo Ricci Library"--there are no library markings or tape of any kind--a slight lean but otherwise a tight and clean copy. the dustjacket has just a bit of shelf wear rubbing --or would be fine--a nice collectible copy.

U.S.A.: Random House, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Ludlum directly on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean unmarked copy. The dustjacket is very good with some rubbing to the panels. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is tight and clean and signed by McCrumb on the title page--signature only and dated in 1995. A mint condition fine copy.

U.S.A.: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1985. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Singer on the half-title page--signature only without any inscriptions. A tight and clean copy in unread condition. The dustjacket has just the very slightest of rubbing to the panels--or would also be fine. A collection of stories by the Nobel Prize winning author.

U.S.A.: Harpercollins, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. A near-fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only without further inscriptions. A clean and tight copy in unread condition protected in an clear acrylic dustjacket protector. There is only an owner name in ink--small to the front endpaper--otherwise--A nice collectible copy. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1987. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good plus unclipped dustjacket. Stated 1st printing. Signed by Theroux directly on the half title page. A tight and clean unmarked copy in a dustjacket that is unclipped and has very mild rubbing. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. Wrapped carefully and shipped in a box.

U.S.A.: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket.This copy is signed by Susan Sontag on the title page--signature only--no inscriptions. A tight and clean copy--fine in a fine dustjacket--which is protected by a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A fine "As New" copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Susan Sontag on the title page--signature only without any inscription. A tight and clean unmarked copy that has been stored in a box for over 20 years. First Printing. Three copies available in this condition. Will be packed carefully and shipped in a box.

New York: Charles Scribners & Sons, 1890. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. First Edition with Two Steel Engravings and One Hundred and Fifty Illustrations and 3 fold out maps. In Two Volumes--Hardcover in Green Cloth--Pictorial Boards with Imprint of Africa in Black on front board--gilt lettering and decorations to the front boards and spines--a bit of the gilt lettering is worn on the spine of Vol. 1.. A mostly clean and tight set with moderate rubbing to the green cloth boards and edgewear to the extremities. Dustiness to the page edges and a bit of damp staining to the boards--but not affecting the interior pages. Original tissue guard covering Stanley's portraits on the frontispiece. Owner bookplate to the front pastedown of both volumes. All 3 maps are present in their rear pockets. When this publication was issued in 1890--it was an immediate success. At that time very little was known about the interior of Africa--and Stanley was sent on a mission (described… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Broadway Books, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A superb signed copy in fine condition in an unclipped and near fine dustjacket. Signed by the author on the title page--signature only. Author of "Under The Tuscan Sun"--another superb book on Bella Tuscany! Some very minor light rubbing to the jacket--which is now protected by an acetate dustjacket protector.

U.S.A.: Farrar, Straus and Giroux , 1980. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Tom Wolfe. A near-fine copy in a very good price clipped dustjacket. This copy is boldly signed by Tom Wolfe on the half title page. A tight and clean copy with only a little dustiness to the page edges or would be fine. The dustjacket is price clipped--with two small closed end tears --one to the front panel and one to the back panel--as well as light edgewear to the extremities. Wonderfully illustrated by Wolfe.

New York: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket--that shows a tiny bit of rubbing to the back panel only. This copy is signed by the author on the front free endpaper--signature only. No evidence of previous ownership. A beautiful copy. Updike is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award.

U.S.A.: Hyperion Books, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A fine "As New" copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by James Lee Burke directly on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy in fine unread condition in a likewise fine unclipped dustjacket that is contained within a new clear acrylic covering. Free shipping within the USA.