Rare books from Manyhills Books

Angus & Robertson, Sydney, Australia, 1941. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 221 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, Australia, 1941. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Australiana; Inventory No: 09120299..

Virtue & Co, London, 1855. Reprint. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: William H. Bartlett. Hardcover. 172 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Virtue & Co., London, 1855. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. Wear to bottom edge of and corners of boards and fraying to spine ends. Moderately foxed throughout. Previous owner's book-plate laid in. All edges gilt, faded. Front hinge is cracked and binding is a little loose. Minor water damage to text, covers unaffected. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This edition contains an appendix which begins with "The production of a new edition of this work has afforded an opportunity of increasing its attractions by the addition of several new engravings, illustrative of scenery which has obtained a notoriety in connection with the events of the present war. [Crimean]". These five additional engravings with corresponding text are: Gallipoli, Odessa, Smyrna and Sebasapol. *** Illustrator:… Read More

Conde Nast Publications, USA, 1977. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Magazine Magazine. 178 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Conde Nast Publications, USA, 1977. First Edition. Item Type: Magazine. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This volume contains the first appearance of Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game" in novellete form, eight years before it's first publication as a novel. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Inventory No: 13090231..

Garry Sparke & Associates, Australia, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Signed by person(s) connected with book. Hardcover. 96 pages. Signed by person(s) connected with book. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Garry Sparke & Associates, Australia, 1983. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Spine has minor lean. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear. . Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Signed by Peter Brock on title page. Also included is a Peter Brock Holden Dealer Team business card in immaculate condition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 090808157X. ISBN/EAN: 9780908081578. Inventory No: 13110343.. 9780908081578

Robert Hale, London, 1957. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. 160 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Robert Hale, London, 1957. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. Lightly tanned pages. Dustjacket is in very good condition with only small closed tear in top edge and minor wear. Dust Jacket is un-clipped. Foxing to top edge of pages. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Very rare 1st UK edition of the authors second book. Rarer than the 1st US edition and also NOT ex-library. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Western; Inventory No: 15060326..

Rand Wells, Crows Nest NSW, 1987. First Edition. Paperback. Good. Paperback. 6-volume set (complete). *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Rand Wells, Crows Nest NSW, 1987. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have moderate wear. Spine has minor lean and moderate reading creases. . Pages are lightly tanned. Gift inscription in ink. All books are in similar condition and have the volume number written in pen on the front cover:. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The Castlereagh Line is a second printing ; The Castlereagh Way is a first edition; The Colours Of Castlereagh is a first edition The Castlereagh Heritage is a first edition; The Castlereagh Rose is a first editiion; The Castlereagh Cross is a first edition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Australian; Inventory No: 15100132..

Vantage Press, USA, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. Hardcover. 220 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Vantage Press, USA, 1982. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Edges of pages are lightly browned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Music. ISBN: 0533048028. ISBN/EAN: 9780533048021. Inventory No: 16070389.. 9780533048021

Ward, Lock and Bowden, London, 1894. Second Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: A. J. Johnson. Hardcover. 240 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Ward, Lock and Bowden, London, 1894. Second Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Covers have superficial rubbing/wear. Edges of boards have moderate wear. Spine has minor lean. Edges of pages are reasonably browned. Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This edition contains the Tettawonga narrative about how the Kookaburra got it's laugh. Due to the politics of the day this story and particularly its introduction regarding indigenous Australian attitudes and history. *** Illustrator: A. J. Johnson. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; 1001 Children's Books You Must Read; Inventory No: 19100001..

Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1950. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 272 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1950. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Covers have superficial rubbing/wear. Edges of boards have superficial edgewear and corners are moderately bumped. Edges of pages are slightly foxed. Pages are reasonably tanned. Gift inscription in ink. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Inventory No: 20010292..

Arthur Barker, London, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 175 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Arthur Barker, London, 1958. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Covers have superficial rubbing/wear. Edges of pages are slightly foxed. Pages are lightly tanned. Clipped front end page. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Western; Inventory No: 20110488..

Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, USA, 1990. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 611 pages. One volume of the 4-volume set. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, USA, 1990. This is the first edition in the English language. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear. . Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition except for light foxing to top edge of pages. Dust jacket has some sun fading on the front face. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Hitler: Speeches and Proclamations, the first English translation, compiled and edited with copious notes and large commentary, by Max Domarus. In 1932, when Hitler became the most important political figure in Germany, Dr. Domarus began to collect his public statements, speeches, interviews, and letters, being conscious of their eventual… Read More

Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, USA, 1992. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Hardcover. 756 pages. One volume of the 4-volume set. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, USA, 1992. This is the first edition in the English language. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. . Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Hitler: Speeches and Proclamations, the first English translation, compiled and edited with copious notes and large commentary, by Max Domarus. Volume II 1935-1938 contains: * 1935, following the return of the Saar territory to Germany, Hitler initiates general conscription. The swastika flag becomes the official 'Reich' flag. Jews are now subject to a special legal code (Laws of Nurnberg). * 1936, Occupation of the Rhineland. German military… Read More

Random House, USA, 1974. Book Club Edition (later reprint). Hardcover (Printed Boards). Fine. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Size: 29cm x 21.5cm. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Random House, USA, 1974. Book Club Edition (later reprint). *** CONDITION: This book is in fine condition. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: In this rip-roaring story a young boy delights in explaining how his alphabet starts where our alphabet ends. Carrying on beyond Z for zebra, we find letter Yuzz for Yuzz-a-ma-Tuzz, and Glikk as in Glikker, who lives in wild weeds and spen *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Picture Books; ISBN: 0394800834. ISBN/EAN: 9780394800837. Inventory No: 23030019.. 9780394800837

Random House, USA, 1983. Book Club Edition (11th Printing). Hardcover (Printed Boards). Near Fine. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Size: 29cm x 21.5cm. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Random House, USA, 1983. Book Club Edition (11th Printing). *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: In this rip-roaring story a young boy delights in explaining how his alphabet starts where our alphabet ends. Carrying on beyond Z for zebra, we find letter Yuzz for Yuzz-a-ma-Tuzz, and Glikk as in Glikker, who lives in wild weeds and spen *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Picture Books; ISBN: 0394800842. ISBN/EAN: 9780394800844. Inventory No: 23030018.. 9780394800844

Random House, USA, 1953. Book Club Edition (later reprint). Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Size: 29cm x 21.5cm. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Random House, USA, 1953. Book Club Edition (later reprint). *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: When it comes to scrambling, Peter T. Hooper isn't content with just any old egg! He uses something extra special for his super-dee-dooper dishes! *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Picture Books; ISBN: 0394800850. ISBN/EAN: 9780394800851. Inventory No: 23030017.. 9780394800851