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New York: Arbor House, 1987. First printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. 290pp, blue cover w/black quarter cloth, blindstamped leaf on cover, gold lettering on spine. Dj w/clear plastic cover; author photo is Effinger wearing Arab headgear. BOLDLY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR TO Christopher Erhard on title page. George Alec Effinger (January 10, 1947 April 27, 2002) was an American science fiction author, born in Cleveland, Ohio. Westwood Associates created a video game based on the book and Christopher Erhard designed and produced many of their sci-fi games, including "Circuit's Edge." In the inscription Effinger thanks him: "To Christopher Erhard, who's helping me to see these degenerates--George Alec Effinger." A rare and beautiful association copy of novel, set in a decadent Arab ghetto.

253pp. First printing/first edition, Fine/Fine. Novel set in 1871 New York City, by a master storyteller. Dustjacket in protective mylar cover.

139pp, purple boards with black line drawing and title on cover, black lettering on spine. First edition/Second printing March 1943. Ex-library book with white numbering/letters on bottom spine, trace of glue residue on inside back cover, wear on spine top/bottom. Photos on endpapers of notes from survivors, bookplate from Convent of the Sacred Heart Library, Washington, D.C. (see photos). 16 illustrations and six b&w photos. Astonishing true story of Rickenbacker and company's ditching in the Pacific Ocean during WWII and subsequent rescue, written by a survivor. Compelling writing.

165pp. cover has white staining on upper 1" of back and spine, contents are unmarked. Signed and dated by authorincluding the two fraternal lodges he belonged to (see photo). Indescribable blend of mysticism, religion, astronomy and philosophy. Extremely scarce and possibly only autographed copy for sale.

200pp, black endpapers, red ribbon marker. small mark on back cover makes rating Near Fine but otherwise clean and unmarked (see photos). Printed in Germany, thick coated stock, beautiful photos in black and white and color, introduction by Agnes Sire, Sam Stourdze. Eggleston was instrumental in presenting color photography as a legitimate artistic medium. Published in conjunction with his photo exhibit of the same name.

315pp, blue cloth cover with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Foxing on front and back endpapers. First edition first printing . Author Price describes his high end wandering through Italy, France, Germany and England during the twenties. Signed/Inscribed by author to Edgar Sherrill, book publisher. Included is a hand written note from actress Julia Arthur (1868-1950), who married a Boston millionaire Benjamin Pierce Cheney, Jr. and retired to NYC. Arthur was a famous and well-regarded actress. The note is to Sherrill: 20 East 76th St. Apart. 11-H New York Dear Mr. Sherrill: The little books "Mater Gloriosa" came in good condition and I thank you. It is a wonderfully beautiful appreciation of a mother and I shall take great pleasure in sending to some young people I know who are still capable of the more spiritual love. With thanks and best wishes I am, Very sincerely yours Julia Arthur Cheney Sept 23rd 1928. Sherrill was half of McGrath-Sherrill Press. A tremendous association piece that merges… Read More