{"title":"BKS 1 - All Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated selection of literary treasures, rare volumes, and collectible books from private estates and antiquarian sources.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"signed-limited-first-printing-set-by-richard-nixon","title":"The Memoirs of Richard Nixon and No More Vietnams by Richard Nixon Signed by Richard Nixon 1978 1985 Limited Edition Set with Slipcase","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eDESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA dual signed presidential set of notable historical and collectible significance.\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Nixon\u003cbr data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Memoirs of Richard Nixon; No More Vietnams\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"287\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grosset and Dunlap; Arbor House\u003cbr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"347\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003cbr data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978; 1985\u003cbr data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003cbr data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"424\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing\u003cbr data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed leather (Memoirs); cloth boards (No More Vietnams) with slipcase\u003cbr data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slipcase present\u003cbr data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eISBN (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"647\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not measured\u003cbr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Spence Authentication Auction Letter of Authenticity present\u003cbr data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes signed by Richard Nixon in both volumes\u003cbr data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition Memoirs numbered 2356 of 2500 with dual signed companion volume and authentication\u003cbr data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limitation page confirms signed numbered issue of The Memoirs of Richard Nixon with accompanying first edition No More Vietnams, both bearing authentic Nixon signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both volumes present in mint condition consistent with careful preservation; leather binding of Memoirs clean and well preserved with sharp gilt and minimal handling wear; cloth boards of No More Vietnams clean and structurally sound; slipcase intact with strong presentation and light, negligible shelf wear; bindings tight and stable; interiors clean with no markings or inscriptions observed beyond the author signatures and limitation page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dual signed presidential set comprising the limited edition The Memoirs of Richard Nixon numbered 2356 of 2500 and a first edition first printing of No More Vietnams, both signed by Richard Nixon and accompanied by a JSA Auction Letter of Authenticity. The leatherbound Memoirs represents Nixons comprehensive retrospective on public service and diplomacy, while No More Vietnams offers a later policy reflection on military intervention and foreign affairs. Together the volumes form a cohesive primary source pairing documenting executive perspective across two distinct post presidential periods, with the dual signatures and authentication substantially enhancing collector and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2828\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eOften chosen for the private library or study, particularly where history is read with discernment rather than display.\u003cbr data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eA considered selection for the collector of presidential works or those who value a signed record of American political thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. This is a set selected to be kept, referenced, and quietly regarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Nixon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516818673858,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00037-LOC","price":1698.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/The_Memoirs_of_Richard_Nixon.png?v=1767702845"},{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-the-madrid-codices-6-volume-set","title":"1970s Leonardo da Vinci The Madrid Codices Six Volume Facsimile Set McGraw Hill First Edition Complete with Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete six-volume facsimile edition of Leonardo da Vinci’s \u003cem\u003eMadrid Codices\u003c\/em\u003e, presented in the original case with accompanying translations—issued as a scholarly reproduction of one of the most significant rediscoveries of da Vinci’s technical manuscripts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leonardo da Vinci\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Madrid Codices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e McGraw Hill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facsimile Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extensive facsimile plates and manuscript reproductions throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not measured\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English and facsimile Italian manuscript text\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete six volume collector facsimile set in original case reproducing the Madrid Codices manuscripts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Published as an official facsimile reproduction set of the rediscovered Madrid Codices manuscripts issued as a six volume collector format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e All six volumes retain original bindings with light shelf wear consistent with careful storage; spines and boards remain structurally sound; bindings tight; interiors clean with well preserved facsimile plates and minimal toning observed; original case present with expected exterior wear from handling but structurally intact; no significant markings or inscriptions observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A confirmed complete six volume collector facsimile set of Leonardo da Vincis Madrid Codices issued following the rediscovery of the manuscripts and produced as a scholarly reproduction of the original notebooks. The set presents detailed facsimile plates of Leonardos technical drawings notes and mechanical studies, offering a cohesive archival reproduction intended for collectors and institutional libraries. Complete high end sets in the original case are significantly more desirable than partial groupings due to their scholarly integrity and display cohesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften chosen for the private library or study, particularly where scholarship and presentation are equally regarded.\u003cbr\u003eA considered selection for those who understand the value of a well-kept edition of enduring importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. 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An owner's bookplate dated 1973 is on the front pastedown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Roald Dahl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated by Joseph Schindelman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York; Borzoi Book imprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page states First Edition; listed as first printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 0-394-82472-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket present, price-clipped ($3.95 price recorded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner bookplate dated 1973 on front pastedown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.25\" H × 5.75\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The cloth boards are clean with minimal surface wear and lightly softened corners, and the binding is tight. The dust jacket shows edge toning and is price-clipped. Pages show light toning. An owner bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown; no other writing noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelve it beside Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where the elevator can find its way home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilly Wonka's second act, in the jacket it first wore to the bookshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roald Dahl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521668698306,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T3-00041-LOC","price":598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Charlie_and_the_Great_Glass_Elevator.png?v=1767702844"},{"product_id":"norman-rockwell-illustrated-adventures-of-huckleberry-finn-mark-twain-1968","title":"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain 1968 Heritage Press Rockwell Illustrated Slipcase Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain in the 1968 Heritage Press edition, illustrated by Norman Rockwell and housed in its original slipcase. The book pairs a cornerstone of American literature with eight color plates by one of the most recognizable illustrators of the twentieth century, a volume meant to be read and kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mark Twain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: The Heritage Press, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Norman Rockwell, eight color plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: hardcover, issued in publisher slipcase without dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed; pre-ISBN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11\" H × 7.5\" W × 1.5\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. Original slipcase present; all illustrated plates present; no inscriptions or markings observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt belongs on the library shelf at eye level, ready to be pulled out on a summer evening and read aloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwain wrote it for everyone and Rockwell drew it for everyone, and this copy is ready to be shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Twain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46543713599682,"sku":"BKS-LIT-T2-00034-LOC","price":358.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn_-_Rockwell.png?v=1767702844"},{"product_id":"autobiography-of-alice-b-toklas-by-gertrude-stein-1933","title":"Autobiography of Alice B Toklas Gertrude Stein 1933 First Edition Harcourt Brace Hardcover","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein, published in New York by Harcourt, Brace and Company in 1933 and listed as a first edition, first printing. Written in the voice of Stein's companion, the book is a portrait of the Paris circle of Picasso, Matisse and Hemingway, and remains one of Stein's most readable works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gertrude Stein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1933\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed as first edition, first printing; issue points not recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 5.75\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The cloth shows visible surface wear and spine fading, with softened corners and light edge wear. The binding is intact, and the pages show toning for the period. No dust jacket is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine companion for Hemingway's A Moveable Feast on a shelf devoted to Paris between the wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStein wrote her own story in someone else's voice, and the salon has never been forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gertrude Stein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550107848898,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T2-00038-LOC","price":298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/TheAutobiographyofAliceB.Toklas.png?v=1767731426"},{"product_id":"pvt2-signed-limited-edition-hollyhocks-and-goldenglow-by-elbert-hubbard-1912","title":"Hollyhocks and Goldenglow Elbert Hubbard Signed by Elbert Hubbard 1912 Limited Edition Roycroft Numbered Copy","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHollyhocks and Goldenglow by Elbert Hubbard, a 1912 signed and numbered limited edition in the Arts and Crafts style associated with his Roycroft workshops. The limitation page carries Hubbard's signature and the hand-numbered copy 1136, and the essays are set with decorative typographic ornaments and headpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Elbert Hubbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page dated 1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned and numbered limitation page, copy number 1136\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed as a Roycroft issue; publisher's imprint not recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbossed decorative binding with a suede-like finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative typographic ornaments and headpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7.75\" H × 5.25\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The binding shows noticeable rubbing and wear to the edges and spine with surface loss, softened corners and visible handling marks, though it remains stable. Pages show moderate toning with occasional age discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelve it with Arts and Crafts pottery and a reading lamp, where it looks most at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book made in the spirit of the hand, and signed by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elbert Hubbard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550122168514,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00035-LOC","price":698.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/HollyhocksandGoldenglow_63aaf595-b2a3-4772-a322-f5a753285877.png?v=1767732341"},{"product_id":"the-town-by-william-faulkner-1957","title":"The Town William Faulkner 1957 First Edition Random House Hardcover Dust Jacket","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Town by William Faulkner, published in New York by Random House in 1957, the second novel of the Snopes trilogy set in Yoknapatawpha County. The copyright page states First Printing, and this copy keeps its unclipped dust jacket with the $3.95 price intact. It follows the rise of Flem Snopes through the small-town society of Jefferson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: William Faulkner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Random House, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page states First Printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnclipped dust jacket, $3.95 price present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond volume of the Snopes trilogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 5.75\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The dust jacket shows light edge wear, minor rubbing and minimal chipping, with strong color. 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Both books carry John Tenniel's original illustrations, and the title and copyright pages state A Centennial Edition, published by Random House, Inc., 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Lewis Carroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations by John Tenniel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Random House, Inc., New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle and copyright pages state A Centennial Edition, 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo cloth-bound volumes in publisher slipcase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dust jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo writing, inscriptions or foxing observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 6\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The slipcase shows visible toning, surface soiling and edge wear. 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The copy is a stated first edition, listed as first state, and retains its unclipped dust jacket with the original $2.95 price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor and illustrator: Dr. Seuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Random House, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated first edition; listed as first state, issue points not recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnclipped dust jacket with $2.95 price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11.25\" H × 8.25\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The dust jacket retains strong color with minor edge wear and small handling imperfections. The boards are clean, the binding is tight, and the pages show light toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it with the other early Seuss titles, or read it to a grandchild who climbs too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA turtle king who learns a lesson every child should hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Seuss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550156280002,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00040-LOC","price":648.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/YertletheTurtleandOtherStories_82eaa316-9077-4284-882e-e001b24524c9.png?v=1767834587"},{"product_id":"quintessential-disney-a-pop-up-gallery-of-classic-disney-moments-2005","title":"2005 Quintessential Disney: A Pop-Up Gallery of Classic Disney Moments","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuintessential Disney: A Pop-Up Gallery of Classic Disney Moments, published by Disney Editions in New York in 2005. The large-format hardcover presents classic Disney characters and film scenes in full-color paper engineering, made as much for display as for reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Disney Editions, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 0786854216\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-format pop-up hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color dimensional pop-up scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition and printing not recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11\" H × 9\" W × 2\" D, closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The boards are sound and clean and the binding is intact. The listing describes the pop-ups as intact, but each mechanism has not been separately checked; please review the photographs of the spreads closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen it on a coffee table for visiting grandchildren, then close it gently before supper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaper that stands up and performs whenever the cover is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Disney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594410905794,"sku":"BKS-NF-T1-00003-LOC","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Disney_Pop-Up_1.png?v=1768909513"},{"product_id":"esquire-party-book-first-edition-later-printing-designed-by-seymour-chwast-excellent-dust-jacket","title":"1960s Esquire Party Book Later Printing Seymour Chwast Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eA later printing of \u003cem data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eThe Esquire Party Book\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring iconic cover and interior design work by renowned graphic designer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeymour Chwast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Originally conceived as a stylish and often irreverent guide to entertaining, the book reflects mid-century social culture through bold illustration, playful typography, and distinctly period humor. 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Spine straight and stable. Interior pages show light age-appropriate toning with no writing or inscriptions observed. Dust jacket present with visible handling wear and edge wear consistent with age (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eFirst printing of \u003cem data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eThe Esquire Party Book\u003c\/em\u003e, a mid-century entertainment and lifestyle volume featuring distinctive graphic design by Seymour Chwast of Push Pin Studios. Issued by Harper \u0026amp; Row in association with Esquire, this work reflects 1960s cocktail culture, social entertaining, and period design aesthetics. The presence of the original dust jacket and confirmed first printing status make this a desirable example for collectors of graphic design, mid-century publications, and Esquire-related ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eThere are books collected for their content, and others preserved for the world they represent. This volume belongs comfortably beside a well-stocked bar, within a gentleman’s library, or among collections focused on mid-century design and entertaining culture. It offers itself naturally to the collector who appreciates wit, typography, and the rituals of gathering well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Equire Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46607634759874,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00022-LOC","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/equirepartybook1.png?v=1769286413"},{"product_id":"the-marvels-signed-by-brian-selznick-hardcover-illustrated-author-signature","title":"The Marvels by Brian Selznick Signed by Brian Selznick Hardcover Illustrated Novel Scholastic Press","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Marvels by Brian Selznick, a Scholastic Press hardcover illustrated throughout by the author, signed \"B. Selznick\" on the title page. Like his Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck, the book pairs a long illustrated sequence with a prose narrative. A decorative bookplate for the Garcia family sits on the facing page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor and illustrator: Brian Selznick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Scholastic Press, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned \"B. Selznick\" on the title page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 9780545448680\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition and printing not verified; copyright page not recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative Garcia family bookplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pencil notation at upper right of the title page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket not recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 6\" W × 2.25\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. A decorative ownership bookplate is present, and a small pencil notation appears at the upper right of the title page. Interior pages appear clean in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA keepsake for a young reader who loved Hugo, or a signed copy for an illustrated-fiction shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA story told half in pictures, signed by the hand that drew them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press - New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46607657926850,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00025-LOC","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/The_Marvels_-_1.png?v=1769287581"},{"product_id":"forbidden-area-pat-frank-first-edition-first-printing-hardcover-with-excellent-dust-jacket-1956","title":"Forbidden Area First Edition First Printing Pat Frank Hardcover 1956 with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eForbidden Area by Pat Frank, published by J. B. Lippincott Company of Philadelphia and New York in 1956, in its illustrated dust jacket. The copyright page states First Edition and notes that a small portion of the novel first appeared as Seven Days to Never. It is a Cold War thriller written before Frank's Alas, Babylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Pat Frank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia and New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page states First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page notes earlier partial publication as Seven Days to Never\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated dust jacket present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pencil notation on the front endpaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.25\" H × 5.5\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The dust jacket shows shelf wear, edge wear, rubbing and small chips and tears near the top edges and corners. Pages show light toning, and a small pencil notation is on the front endpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelve it beside Alas, Babylon and On the Beach for an evening of nuclear-age nerves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe worries of 1956, in the jacket that sold them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.B. 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The copyright page states \"First printing, June 1941.\" Koestler's novel follows an imprisoned revolutionary through interrogation and confession and remains one of the essential political novels of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Arthur Koestler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: The Macmillan Company, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst American edition, first printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page: \"First printing, June 1941\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted by H. Wolff, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover; no dust jacket shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.25\" H × 5.75\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. 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The inscription appears to read “For Floyd Frazier — All best wishes — Elmer Kelton,” dated 7\/27\/72. Publisher, edition, printing, ISBN, and publication date are not visible in the available image and should be verified from the copyright page if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback copy with title page and front interior shown. The visible pages show age toning, corner wear, and handling wear consistent with a vintage paperback. The front cover, spine, back cover, copyright page, page edges, binding tightness, creasing, stains, odors, and any internal markings are not fully visible from the available image and should be reviewed in the complete photo set. The signed title page is visible and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed paperback copy of Elmer Kelton’s \u003cem\u003eThe Time It Never Rained\u003c\/em\u003e. This copy is personally inscribed to Floyd Frazier and signed by Elmer Kelton on the title page, dated 7\/27\/72. Edition and printing details are not visible from the provided image. A collectible copy for readers of Western fiction, Texas literature, signed paperbacks, and Elmer Kelton works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElmer Kelton wrote the West without polishing all the dust off of it. \u003cem\u003eThe Time It Never Rained\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those books that understands land, pride, hardship, and stubborn survival from the inside out. This signed paperback has the added charm of a dated personal inscription, making it a meaningful copy for collectors of Texas literature, Western fiction, and books that carry a little honest grit in their pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Christian University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623907020994,"sku":"BKS-NF-T4-00008-LOC","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/hog-full-library-116.png?v=1792612142"},{"product_id":"ernest-hemingway-three-classic-novels-scribner-hardcovers-1968","title":"Ernest Hemingway Three Classic Novels Scribner Hardcover Set 1968 Literary Classics","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eA handsome Scribner hardcover collection of three classic Ernest Hemingway novels, issued in 1968 and presented as a literary set. 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The page also states “Printed in the United States of America.” Dedication page reads, “This book is for Martha Gellhorn.” Full title page, publisher page, and any number line or printing statement are not shown in the available image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover volume\/set with interior copyright and dedication page shown. The visible pages appear generally clean with light age toning consistent with age. No signature, bookplate, ownership inscription, or major interior marking is observed from the provided image. Exterior boards, spine, binding, page edges, dust jacket status, slipcase status, and complete set condition are not fully visible from the available photo and should be reviewed in the full image set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scribner hardcover edition of \u003cem data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eThree Classic Novels\u003c\/em\u003e by Ernest Hemingway, issued with 1968 renewal copyright by Mary Hemingway. The visible dedication page reads “This book is for Martha Gellhorn,” and the copyright page confirms U.S. printing. A strong shelf piece for collectors of Hemingway, American literary classics, twentieth-century fiction, and decorative private library volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003eHemingway’s novels have a way of standing on the shelf with very little need for introduction. Spare, sharp, and unmistakably American, his work still carries the weight of war, love, exile, pride, and silence between the lines. This Scribner hardcover collection offers a clean and dignified way to keep three of his classics together — the sort of volume that belongs naturally in a serious reading room, gentleman’s library, or collected shelf of twentieth-century literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scribner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623918424258,"sku":"BKS-LIT-T2-00026-LOC","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Hemingway_Set_1.png?v=1769686460"},{"product_id":"first-edition-a-bell-for-adano-by-john-hersey-1944-knopf-fourth-printing-unclipped-dust-jacket","title":"A Bell for Adano John Hersey 1944 Knopf First Edition Fourth Printing w\/ Dust Jacket","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bell for Adano by John Hersey, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1944 and offered with its dust jacket. Hersey's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows an Italian village under Allied occupation and the effort to restore its bell and its ordinary dignity. This copy carries a handwritten Christmas gift inscription dated 1944 on the half-title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: John Hersey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Alfred A. 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Page edges show age toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelve it with other wartime fiction, or give it to the reader who likes to know who owned a book before them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA novel given as a Christmas present in the very year it was printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Hersey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629810831554,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00043-LOC","price":278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/A_Bell_for_Adano_1.png?v=1769891992"},{"product_id":"the-eyes-of-the-world-by-harold-bell-wright-antique-1914-first-edition-first-printing-illustrated-hardcover","title":"The Eyes of the World Harold Bell Wright 1914 A. L. 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Graham Cootes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover; no dust jacket shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8\" H × 5.5\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. Pages show age toning, edge wear and small marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good companion for other early twentieth-century popular fiction, or a reading chair on a rainy afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA novel from the days when books came with color plates and a frontispiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A.L. 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Kubašta is one of the most celebrated names in vintage pop-up and movable book design, known for richly detailed dimensional scenes, clever paper construction, and theatrical storytelling. This Artia Prague edition is especially appealing to collectors of vintage children’s books, fairy tale illustration, paper engineering, and mid-century European pop-up books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eAuthor \/ Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vojtěch Kubašta\u003cbr data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow White\u003cbr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"763\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artia\u003cbr data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"797\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prague\u003cbr data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Artia Prague pop-up edition\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"888\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover pop-up book\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued \/ not applicable\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eISBN, if applicable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1042\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color illustrations and pop-up scenes by Vojtěch Kubašta\u003cbr data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, if applicable; please verify from title\/text pages\u003cbr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971 Artia Prague edition; illustrated and paper-engineered by Vojtěch Kubašta; vintage pop-up fairy tale book; Snow White story; collectible movable book; described as perfect condition by seller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seller identifies this as the 1971 Artia Prague edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e by V. Kubašta. Comparable Artia\/Kubašta copies are listed by booksellers as 1971 Prague pop-up editions, with collector interest tied strongly to completeness and condition. Pop-up books require careful verification of all movable elements, tabs, folds, and scenes before final listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Described by seller as perfect condition. For a vintage pop-up book, this is especially important because value depends heavily on completeness and intact mechanics. All pop-up scenes, folds, tabs, pull pieces, hinges, and movable elements should be checked and photographed. No missing, torn, detached, repaired, or non-functioning pop-up elements are stated. Covers, corners, spine, hinges, interior pages, and paper mechanics should be reviewed in the complete photo set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage 1971 Artia Prague pop-up edition of \u003cem data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated and engineered by Vojtěch Kubašta. Hardcover pop-up fairy tale book with full-color dimensional scenes. A collectible copy for fans of vintage movable books, European children’s illustration, fairy tale collecting, and Kubašta paper engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003ePop-up books live or die by their sense of wonder, and Vojtěch Kubašta understood that better than almost anyone. His paper worlds open like tiny stages, full of movement, color, and theatrical charm. 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Campbell's warm naturalist voice carries the reader through canoe travel, Canadian wilderness and animal stories, and the book will please collectors of mid-century outdoor writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Sam Campbell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis \/ New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed as first edition, first printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed as signed by Sam Campbell; signature page not recorded in the listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with illustrated dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated, as issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.25\" H × 5.75\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good companion for a cabin shelf, beside the field guides and a canoe paddle on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book for anyone who believes a canoe is the most civilized way to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bobbs-Merrill Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630024315074,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00033-LOC","price":328.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Tippy_Canoe_9.png?v=1769909726"},{"product_id":"all-by-ourselves-by-mabel-l-robinson-1924-first-edition-third-printing-e-p-dutton-illustrated-by-mary-sherwood-wright-with-dust-jacket","title":"1924 All By Ourselves Mabel L Robinson First Edition Third Printing E P Dutton Hardcover DJ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll By Ourselves by Mabel L. 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Set in 19th-century London, the novel blends social intrigue, class tension, and historical detail with the polished narrative style for which Fellowes is renowned. The book was both a commercial success and a cultural event, later adapted into a television series, further cementing its long-term collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eUK first editions are the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003etrue first issue\u003c\/strong\u003e for Fellowes’ works and are preferred by collectors over later or foreign editions. 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Roosevelt on the front free endpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor and illustrator: Elizabeth O'Neill Verner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Bostick and Thornley, Columbia, South Carolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1946; first edition, no later printing statement observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen cloth hardcover with unclipped dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleanor Roosevelt bookplate and collection marking on the front pastedown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature of John A. 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The cloth boards show rubbing and edge and corner wear, especially along the spine. Interior pages are toned. Prior owner's writing is present on an early page. The book has not been inspected page by page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace it among the essayists, within reach of the reading chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book on choosing books is a fine thing to have chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederic Harrison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46646464250050,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00044-LOC","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/The_Choice_of_Books_1.png?v=1770294729"},{"product_id":"reading-jackie-her-autobiography-in-books-first-edition-hardcover-with-dust-jacket-signed-by-william-kuhn","title":"Reading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books — First Edition, Hardcover with Dust Jacket, Signed by William Kuhn","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eReading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books\u003c\/em\u003e is a refined and deeply researched exploration of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as revealed through the books she read, collected, and valued throughout her life. 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The copyright page is dated 1946 and states First Edition, and the illustrated dust jacket with portrait art is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Harry Hahn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Frank Glenn Publishing Co., Inc., Kansas City, Missouri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page dated 1946 and states First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations by Thomas Hart Benton, credited on the title page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with illustrated dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo writing or inscriptions observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 5.75\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The dust jacket has notable edge wear with chipping and small losses at the corners and along the top edge, creasing, rubbing and small punctures and tears to the panels. The boards are not fully shown. Interior pages are clean with light toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt belongs with a Missouri or Kansas City collection, or on the shelf of anyone who follows Benton's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Benton-illustrated first edition is regional history with a painter's hand in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank Glenn Publishing Co, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46646472343746,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00005-LOC","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/The_Rape_of_Labelle_1.png?v=1770295190"},{"product_id":"the-mountain-lion-first-edition-hardcover-classic-american-literature-jean-stafford","title":"1940s The Mountain Lion Jean Stafford First Edition Hardcover Classic American Literature No DJ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mountain Lion by Jean Stafford, a hardcover in dark cloth from Harcourt, Brace in New York, with the year recorded as 1947. 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The memoir recounts her years working in prominent households. This copy is signed by the author and keeps its unclipped dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Marian Boeringer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Vantage Press, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst edition, first printing, as stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by the author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with unclipped dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 0533027012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.25\" H × 5.5\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The boards are clean and the binding sound. 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The bold red jacket suits its subject, the advertising culture of postwar America. This copy carries an inscription by Duane Jones and the signature of Mark Larkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Duane Jones, as told to Mark Larkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Printers' Ink Books, Pleasantville, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed as a first edition; no later printing stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscription by Duane Jones and signature by Mark Larkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with red dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 5.75\" W × 1\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. 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The copyright page states First Edition with no later printings listed, and the dust jacket is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor and illustrator: Shel Silverstein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Harper and Row, Publishers, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page states First Edition, no later printings listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 8.25\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The dust jacket shows handling wear, toning, rubbing, edge wear and small creases. The boards and interior pages show signs of prior use and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it beside The Giving Tree, or give it to a graduate, a newlywed or a friend in a thoughtful season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small round story that grown-ups seem to need as much as children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue style is timeless. ~ Genevieve\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper \u0026 Row","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656440795330,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00032-LOC","price":598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/hog-full-library-196.png?v=1792612176"},{"product_id":"wasteland-jo-sinclair-first-edition-first-printing-1946-harper-brothers-no-dj","title":"Wasteland by Jo Sinclair 1946 First Edition First Printing Hardcover, Harper \u0026 Brothers Literary Fiction","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWasteland by Jo Sinclair, published by Harper and Brothers in 1946. 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Chakravorty, B.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace of publication: Banaras, India; author imprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned and inscribed by the author to a named recipient, dated Dec. 7, 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted paper wrapper affixed to boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted as a Government of India approved guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo edition or printing statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 6\" H × 4\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The wrapper shows wear, edge chipping and loss, particularly along the lower front and spine. The binding is intact. Interior pages are toned, with no markings beyond the author's inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a South Asian history shelf, or a research library that values primary voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small booklet, but the author's own hand gives it real weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholarly Texts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656458883266,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00048-LOC","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Caste_System1.png?v=1771165886"},{"product_id":"the-sacred-journey-pilgrimage-to-makkah-ahmad-kamal-signed-first-edition-endorsed-1961","title":"The Sacred Journey by Ahmad Kamal Signed by Ahmad Kamal 1961 First Edition Hardcover, Makkah Pilgrimage Book with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sacred Journey: Being Pilgrimage to Makkah by Ahmad Kamal, published in New York by Duell, Sloan and Pearce in 1961, with text in English and Arabic. This copy is signed and inscribed by the author to a named recipient and keeps its unclipped dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ahmad Kamal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright 1961; listed as a first edition, no later printings noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned and inscribed by the author to a named recipient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish and Arabic text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with unclipped dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 5.75\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The dust jacket shows edge wear, rubbing, creasing, small tears and toning. 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The copyright page carries the original 1961 copyright; this is a later special retail printing, not a first edition of the 1961 book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor and illustrator: Dr. Seuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Random House Children's Books, special edition for Kohl's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal copyright 1961; later special retail printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber line indicates the first printing of this special edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated hardcover; listed with a matching jacket-style cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 978-0-375-84167-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11.25\" H × 8.5\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The boards are clean with minor surface handling wear and light corner wear. The interior is clean with no writing observed. The jacket-style cover shows light surface rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead it aloud to a child just learning that a star on the belly changes nothing that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lesson in fairness, delivered in rhyme, which is the only way children will take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue style is timeless. ~ Genevieve\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Seuss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46789994053826,"sku":"BKS-LIT-T2-00003-LOC","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Dr._Suess_Kohls_1.png?v=1771335146"},{"product_id":"a-tippy-canoe-and-canada-too-by-sam-campbell-1946-first-edition-signed-hardcover-with-dust-jacket","title":"1930 Year In, You’re Out by Samuel Hoffenstein Signed by Samuel Hoffenstein Limited Edition Covici Friede Publishers","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear In, You're Out by Samuel Hoffenstein, published in New York by Covici Friede in 1930 as a limited edition of 275 copies. The limitation leaf is hand-numbered and signed by the author, and the volume is bound in quarter red cloth over paper-covered boards with deckle-edged pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Samuel Hoffenstein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Covici Friede, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition of 275 copies; hand-numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by the author on the limitation leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarter red cloth over paper-covered boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeckle-edged pages, as issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8.5\" H × 5.75\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The boards show light surface wear and rubbing with some edge wear to the corners; the spine cloth is intact and the binding stable. Interior pages are clean with light toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight verse for a winter evening, with a glass of something and a good lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSatire is best enjoyed in a numbered copy with the author's name in ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Genevieve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798561050818,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00053-LOC","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/unnamed_c2839991-fa22-44cf-bd66-e856c4417f85.png?v=1771441074"},{"product_id":"hudson-river-landings-by-paul-wilstach-1933-first-edition-bobbs-merrill-company-hardcover-signed-limited-edition-with-map","title":"1933 Hudson River Landings by Paul Wilstach Signed by Paul Wilstach First Edition Bobbs Merrill Company Hardcover Limited Edition with Map","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHudson River Landings by Paul Wilstach, published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company in 1933. This is copy No. 97 of 160, signed by the author on the limitation leaf, bound in green cloth and retaining its dust jacket and the folding map of the Hudson River.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Paul Wilstach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright page states First Edition, 1933\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition, numbered No. 97 of 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by the author on the limitation leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding Hudson River map present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographic illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen cloth hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 9\" H × 6.25\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The green cloth shows light surface wear, edge rubbing and minor corner wear. The dust jacket has edge wear, small chips and age wear. Interior pages are clean with light toning. The folding map shows fold lines and light handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Hudson Valley library, or for anyone who has watched the river from a train window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA signed, numbered river history that still has its map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bobbs-Merrill Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798641168578,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00077-LOC","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/unnamed.png?v=1771440606"},{"product_id":"captain-dargo-born-to-serve-by-mj-mccluskey-balboa-press-hardcover-signed","title":"Captain Dargo: Born to Serve by M. J. McCluskey Signed by M. J. 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McCluskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Balboa Press, Bloomington, Indiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst edition, first printing, as stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned and inscribed by the author on the title page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated pictorial hardcover; no dust jacket, as issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 9781452554603\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11\" H × 8.5\" W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The pictorial boards show light handling wear; interior pages are clean and the binding solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSTYLE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lovely gift for a K9 handler's family, or a child who loves working dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery good dog deserves a book, and this one has a signature too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue style is timeless. ~ Genevieve\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balboa Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800012214466,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00018-LOC","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/unnamed_fae03abe-ac96-4fb0-bbbf-f20eb97b1344.png?v=1771440979"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/collections\/bks-1-all-books-hero-source.png?v=1789500969","url":"https:\/\/thehouseofgenevieve.com\/collections\/all-books.oembed?page=2","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}