Search Results: Titles starting with S from Classic First Editions

New York : Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A near-fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page in green ink--signature only. No evidence of previous ownership. Updike is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. Light rubbing to the dustjacket panels only or would be fine.

Northridge, Ca.: Lord John Press, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Slipcased. This is copy #13 of only 250 published in blue cloth with gilt lettering to the spine and front panel--contained in a blue cloth slipcase--both in fine condition--as new--and signed by Thomas McGuane.

U.S.A.: Pantheon, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is tight and clean and signed by David Mcclintick on the half title page--signature only. Fine condition.

U.S.A.: New York Review of Books, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by McMurtry on the title page in a full signature-with no inscriptions. A tight and clean copy in unread condition. "November 2001" at the bottom of the copyright page. The dustjacket is unclipped and fine--protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. Signed in person at Booked Up bookstore in Archer City Texas. First printings are very scarce--especially signed.

U.S.A.: Pocket Books, 1997. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Marcel Montecino and dated "10-25-97" on the title page--with no further inscriptions. A mint copy in a mint dustjacket. Protected in a new clear dustjacket covering and will be shipped well packaged in a box. The author's first book and critically well received.

U.S.A.: Arbor House Pub Co, 1987. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Faye Kellerman on the title page--signature only without any inscriptions. A tight and clean copy in unread condition. The author's second book. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: CAXTON PUBLISHING, 1965. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine price-clipped dustjacket. Signed and inscribed on the front free endpaper by the author. Scarce signed and in this lovely condition. The definitive book about the real Chief Joseph. Will be well packed and shipped in a box.

U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1938. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good price clipped dustjacket. First printing of the definitive autobiography of author Jack London. This lovely copy is signed by Irving Stone on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy--in fine condition. The dustjacket is bright on panels and spine--with edgewear to the tips and head and heel of the spine and exterior edges--altogether a rare signed copy in remarkably good condition. Stone had direct access to family members records and photos--and dozens of photos are included in the book.

U.S.A.: Penguin, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. A near-fine copy of the first soft cover printing-- in hard paper wraps. This copy has been signed by Ken Kesey directly on the title page "For Ted". A tight and clean copy--unmarked--with just the lightest of rubbing or would be fine. Scarce signed--this copy has never been read--signed in person.

Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1991. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing. Knopf 1991. A stunning fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Anne Tyler on the title page--signature only. Tyler is the Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Breathing Lessons". A beautiful fine copy.

USA: Random House , 1969. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket--this copy has been signed by Matthiessen on the title page--signature only. A clean and tight copy. The dustjacket is unclipped and complete- a bright dustjacket with only a tiny bit of edgewear to the extremities--the head and heel of the spine--and a light crease to the front panel and front flap. The struggle of Caesar Chavez to organize the United Farm Workers.

London: Longman, Green, Longman & Roberts, 1860. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. A superb copy of the first printing handsomely rebound in quarter leather with marbled boards. Gilt lettering decorations to the spine--although somewhat faded. Gift inscription on the front endpaper describing the date of re-binding as 1934. Original tissue guards covering illustrations. A tight and mostly clean copy in very good collectible condition. 350 pp. Edgewear to the extremities and darkening to the page edges. Wear to the leather spine and paper label--otherwise a nice example of this title. A light hearted look at man's favorite past-time with humorous illustrations throughout. A well read copy while still having strong hinges and clean pages.

U.S.A.: Harpercollins, 1992. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A superb "As New" first print copy in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Woods on the front free endpaper. A tight and clean copy in flawless condition. Protected in a new acrylic acetate dustjacket covering. An early work by Woods.

U.S.A.: Dial Press, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. A near-fine copy in a unclipped and very good dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author-Steve Shagan- on the title page--without any further inscriptions. A tight and totally clean copy that only has a small remainder to the top edge. The dustjacket is unclipped and has moderate edgewear to the extremities--mostly the head and the heel of the spine. Protected by a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. This was the author's first novel--he also wrote the screenplay which became a successful movie.

U.S.A.: Donald M. Grant Publisher, 2005. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing (1-10) A fine copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket--this copy signed by Tan on the title page. Very collectible unread copy--only opened for the signature. As new.

NEW YORK: PUTNAM, 2005. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing (1-10). A fine signed copy in a fine unclipped and mylar protected dustjacket. The dustjacket has one small crease on the front flap near the price tag--otherwise as new. Square, clean, and unmarked. Amy Tan is the award winning author of "The Joy Luck Club" and "The Bonesetter's Daughter"--a very talented author who also writes music among other talents. Very collectable condition--signed.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Armchair Detective Library, 1990. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Armchair Detective Library Reprint of the 1971 Classic. Signed on the title page--signature only. With a new introduction by Ludlum. Fine in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. One very small discoloration to the top page edge only--otherwise clean and tight. the dustjacket is unclipped with a small bit of edgewear to the corners and head and heel of the spine--but not much. Nazi's and WWII--A member of Hitler's high command has defected to the Allies.

Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 1982. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A superb fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on a custom bookplate attached to the front free endpaper--just a beautiful collectible copy--protected in an acetate dustjacket protector. Clean and tight--unread condition. We have a complete line of Pronzini signed titles.

USA: Scribners, 1921. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. N. C. Wyeth. This is a first print copy of a Scribner's Classic---"The Scottish Chiefs" Illustrated by N. C. Wyeth-one of our great American illustrators of the early half of the 20th Century. This is the 1921 original Wyeth illustrated edition--not the 1924 reprint. 14 color plates as well as illustrated endpapers and paper cover. Wyeth illustrations are unmistakable and remarkable--and collectible in there own right--from R. L. Stevenson's great tales and many more classics- This copy has dustiness to the paper edges, moderate rubbing to the paper illustrated front board and black rear board-- and some moderate edgewear to the extremities--especially the tips.

U.S.A.: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A superb fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Cussler on the title page with no inscriptions. Tight and clean in a fresh dustjacket and protected in a new acrylic wrapper. Signed in person.