Search Results: Titles starting with P from TBCL The Book Collection Library

New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, (1986), 1986. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Signed by Author. First Edition of Larry Heinemann's National Book Award-winning novel and a key title in the literature of the Viet Nam War Signed by him on the title-page. 8vo. 210 pp. A fine copy in 1/4 black cloth over red paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine in a fine pictorial dustwrapper. "A novel of such terrible power, it puts Heinemann in the company of the finest American writers." Gloria Emerson. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1965. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. Signed by Author. First Edition Inscribed by Jerzy Kosinski on the front free endpaper to Canadian novelist, Elizabeth Smart, best known for her celebrated work, By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept, fictionalizing her many - year relationship with the poet George Barker. A near fine copy in white glossy, stiff card wrappers, as issued, printed in black and showing some light sunning at the edges. 8vo. 29 pp.

New York: Pocket Books, 1970. 1st Edition, 3rd Printing. 1st Edition, 3rd Printing. Signed by Author. First Edition, third impression Inscribed by Jerzy Kosinski in Polish on the title-page to Canadian diplomat and author Kenneth P. Kirkwood. A near fine copy of this highly acclaimed novel, Kenneth P. Kirkwood's discreet library stamp to the first and title-pages, in pictorial stiff card wrappers with some light overall use. 8vo. 213 pp.

London: Macmillan, 1974. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition of the second volume in the author's mystery trilogy featuring Inspector John Joseph Lintott. A fine copy in black cloth, white titles to the spine in a near fine neatly priced-clipped pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 287 pp. A bright, fresh copy. Barnes, Murder In Print.

New York: Scientia-Factum, Inc, 1967. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author. First Edition of the Third Limited Edition Inscribed by Jerzy kosinski on the front free endpaper and additionally Signed, "also in Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Portugese" on the copyright page. A fine copy in glossy, white stiff card wrappers, as issued, printed in black and showing the slightest of use. 8vo. 29 pp.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1965. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition, first state with the repeating line of type at the top of pp. 270. A near fine copy of this highly acclaimed novel in brown cloth, black titles to the spine in a correctly priced, $4.95, near fine bright pictorial dustwrapper showing light use with a few tiny tears at the top edge. 8vo. 272 pp.

New York: Delacorte Press, 1981. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. pp. 330. A fine copy in pc dustwrapper. Pastiche of speeches, letters, fiction, articles & musical comedy.

London: Faber And Faber, (1937), 1937. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. First Edition. Lawrence Durrell's very uncommon second novel, written under the pseudonym of Charles Norden. Presumed publisher's mock-up proof with plain unprinted heavy card wrappers glued to the book block which is fine, fresh, tight and unread. A unique state of the First Edition. 8vo. 372 pp. [From a comprehensive TBCL Durrell collection of first editions in superb condition].

New York: Covici, Friede, 1937. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. First Edition Signed by Lawrence Durrell on a tipped-in leaf. A very good or better copy in beige cloth, (discreet bookplate to the rear endpaper), red titles to the spine in a bright, fresh pictorial dustwrapper with some light use. 8vo. 372 pp. The uncommon second book by the author of The Alexandria Quartet under the pseudonym of Charles Norden. Excellent example. [From a comprehensive TBCL Durrell collection of first editions in superb condition].

London: Collins, (1991). First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. A fine copy in the publisher's black paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine in a stunning pictorial dustwrapper - Virginia Woolf as photographed by Man Ray and G.C. Beresford on the front, Vanessa Bell's woodcut from Monday Or Tuesday on the back. A Canadian poet, novelist and journalist's discreet bookplate to the front pastedown. Oblong 4to. 160 pp. A fascinating compilation of Woolf's letters, complimented by colour and black and white photographs and superb illustrations. Kirkpatrick and Clarke A69. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Harper Collins, 1996. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Advanced Uncorrected Proof of the first edition of the Author's first novel following two short story collections. 8vo, pp. 276. Wrappers. A very fine copy.

New York: Viking, (1986), 1986. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Combined Edition. A fine copy in dark brown cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a fine pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 540 pp. Extensive selections from the Diary (1947), the Table Talk (1949) and A Garland Of Miscellanea.

Toronto: Clarke Irwin, 1985. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author. Davies, Robertson. THE INTRODUCTION TO THE PAPERS OF SAMUEL MARCHBANKS. N.P., N.D. [Toronto: Irwin Publishing, 1985]. Softcover. First edition. Presentation Copy. 8vo., (ii), 12, (2, blank) pp, cream card covers, stapled. printed in maroon. An advance promotional booklet containing the Davies introduction to the book of the same name published by Irwin in the fall of 1985. This copy inscribed to Davies's editor /publisher at Viking [who published the book in the US], Elizabeth Sifton in his inimitable lovely calligraphic-like presentation: "Robertson Davies / For Elizabeth Sifton / Midsummer Eve 1985". Superb Association Copy.

London: The Hogarth Press, 1925. First Edition. First Edition. First Edition. Hogarth Press, PARALLAX by Nancy Cunard. Published April 1925 with only 420 copies printed. Size: Octavo - 5 5/8" x 8 3/4" tall 24 pp. A copy bound in white boards and printed in black with the dynamic linear cover design by Eugene McCown. Virginia Woolf set the type on this issue as well as named the book according to " The Diary of Virginia Woolf, Volume II p.320" *Woolner 57 Nancy Cunard, has been romantically associated with Ezra Pound and T. S. Eliot. Some say she was written as Fresca in The Waste Land from the early drafts of Eliot's 1922 poem. Showing some overall light use on the cover as per the photos but overall an important and lovely copy.

Toronto: Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1973. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Leonard Cohen: Renaissance man. Paperback Edition of Leonard Cohen's fourth volume of poetry. Inscribed by him on the front free endpaper. 'for Carolyn from Leonard Cohen Toronto 1984.' 8vo. 80 pp. The edition has the usual fade at the spine and some light use wear. It has the original price of $2.50 printed on the cover. A rare signed vintage edition worthy of any LEONARD COHEN fan.

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. Howard Pyle.. Howard Pyle. First Edition. Hardcover. Doyle, A. Conan. THE PARASITE. A Story. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1895. First American Edition of Conan Doyle's taut tale of mind control and attempted murder. 8vo. 143 pp. + 8 pp. of adverts. A bright, fresh copy in gray cloth, (previous collector's discreet name to the front free endpaper), some light foxing to endpapers, gilt titles and decorations. Illustrated with four black and white tipped-in plates by Howard Pyle.

New York: The New York Public Library, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Mitchell A. Leaska. True First Edition. Signed and Inscribed by Leaska on the ffe to Jay Redfield who was one of the people who read his original typescript. Publisher's errata slip laid-in. 8vo. 167 pp. A pristine copy in the publisher's original deep pink cloth covered boards, gilt lettering on the spine in a lovely dust wrapper. In 1931, after delivering a lecture to the Society for Women's Service, during which Woolf discussed women and employment, the notion of an, essay cum novel, espousing her beliefs on feminism, politics, education and 'life' captured her imagination. The final result was one of Woolf's most highly regarded novels, The Years. Kirkpatrick and Clarke A22i.

London: Hogarth Press, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. THE PARGITERS: THE NOVEL-ESSAY PORTION OF THE YEARS. (EDITED WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MITCHELL A. LEASKA). Woolf, Virginia. London: The Hogarth Press, 1978. Near fine in the near fine dust wrapper designed by Angelica Garnett, daughter of Vanessa Bell and niece of Virginia Woolf. In 1931, after delivering a lecture to the Society for Women's Service, during which Woolf discussed women and employment, the notion of an, essay-cum-novel, espousing her beliefs on feminism, politics, education and 'life' captured her imagination. The final result was one of Woolf's most highly regarded novels, The Years. Kirkpatrick and Clarke A22i.

Paris: Les Musees De La Ville De Paris, 1986. First Edition. Soft cover. First Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author. Clancy, Judith. PARIS ALIVE. The Point Of View Of An American. Drawings And Collages. (PARIS VIVANT. Le Point De Vue d'Une Americaine. Dessins et Collages). Signed. Paris: Les Musees De La Ville De Paris, 1986. First Edition of this Exhibition catalogue from the Carnavalet's only solo exhibition by an American artist, Inscribed by Judith Clancy and embellished with a charming pen drawing on the half-title page. "For.who knows and enjoys Paris, Judith S. Clancy, May 1987". Square 8vo. 71 pp. Fine in the publisher's illustrated white stiff wrappers, as issued. With 108 captivating drawings and collages of Judith Clancy's beloved Paris. Text in English and French. With appreciations by Raphael Soyer, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, essays by Edouard Roditi, J. W. Niemeijer, Allan Temko and Nicole Villa. With material from a retrospective exhibition of Judith Clancy's work, San Francisco, 1994,… Read More

London: Michael Joseph, (1967), 1967. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. A near fine copy in brown cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a bright, fresh, pc. pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 121 pp.