ROCKS ON THE ROOF
NY: Putnam, (1958). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 190. Illustrated. Presentation by the wife of the author on the flyleaf. VG in somewhat soiled, price-clipped cover. More about ROCKS ON THE ROOF
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THE TANDEM RIDE; and other excursions: selected poems 1955-2010
Worthington, MA: Spiritus Mundi Press, (2011). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 152. Printed waps, a very good copy. Inscribed the book to poet William Jay Smith: "For Bill Smith ~ | a selected that | incorporates ideas | you suggested when | these poems were still | in manuscript ~ |... More about THE TANDEM RIDE; and other excursions: selected poems 1955-2010
THE OEDIPUS PLAYS OF SOPHOCLES; Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Kolonos, Antigone. Translated by ... Introductions and notes by Robert Bagg and Mary Bagg
Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press, (2004). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 269. Printed waps, a very good copy. Inscribed the book to poet William Jay Smith and his wife: "For Mill and Sonia ~ | I began translating Greek | plays at Amherst, with | my left hand, and now |... More about THE OEDIPUS PLAYS OF SOPHOCLES; Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Kolonos, Antigone. Translated by ......
LETTERS TO FRANK HARRIS & OTHER FRIENDS; edited & with an introduction by R. P. Lister.
Andoversford: Whittington Press & William Heinemann, [1980]. First Edition. Large 8vo, pp. 77. Of a total edition of 400 copies hand-set in Caslon and printed on Arches mould-made paper, this is one of 370 copies bound in cloth, numbered and signed by Bagnold. Illustrated with 5 mounted color plates. A fine copy in publisher's box. More about LETTERS TO FRANK HARRIS & OTHER FRIENDS; edited & with an introduction by R. P. Lister
TALKING TO MYSELF
NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1971). 8vo, pp. 233. Author's presentation on title. A nice copy in little curled and yellowed dj. A memoir--anecdotes and opinions. More about TALKING TO MYSELF
THE CITY
Blodgett, OR: Red Ochre Press, (1974). One of 300 copies. 8vo, pp. not numbered. Author's presentation on flyleaf to poet and editor William Claire; "for Bill Claire, | Ed Baker | 4|29|74" Paper wraps with applied paper label. Cover slightly soiled, o/w a nice copy. Nine poems. More about THE CITY
MODERNISM AND THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Chicago IL: University of lChicago, (1987). First printing. 8vo, pp. xviii, 122. Notes. With several illustrations. Review laid in. Author's presentation on half-title; "To Dan Johnson, | In memory of | our first | meeting | Houston | Baker | 12 | 4 | 90" Maroon cloth. Edges spotted, cover... More about MODERNISM AND THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
SONGS OF TRIUMPH
NY: Brentano's, (1934). First Edition. Small 8vo, pp. 96. Author's presentation on flyleaf, citation from Who's Who glued on pastedown. VG. Baker wrote novels, plays, poetry, and textbooks on various aspects of the English language. More about SONGS OF TRIUMPH
THE RED MOUNTAIN
Saint Paul, MN: Itasca Press, 1946. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 121.Author's presentation opposite title. A nice copy in little chipped dj. A story of one year in the life of a 7-year-old boy. More about THE RED MOUNTAIN
THE GOOD TIMES
NY: Morrow, (1989). First printing. 8vo, pp. 351. Author's signature on flyleaf. Illustrated with photographs. Paper over boards with cloth spine. Owner's embossed stamp on half-title. Near fine in slightly scuffed dj. A memoir. More about THE GOOD TIMES
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK; a novel by the author of Another Country
NY: The Dial Press, 1974. First Edition, limited to 250 copies signed by Baldwin. 8vo, pp. 189. A fine copy in special binding. More about IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK; a novel by the author of Another Country
THE SIDNEY POET HEROICAL; In 29 scenes
NY: I. Reed Books, (1979). First Edition. 8vo, pp. 106. Author's signature on title. Paper wraps. Cover somewhat scuffed, o/w a VG tight copy. More about THE SIDNEY POET HEROICAL; In 29 scenes
THE MUSIC; Reflections on jazz and blues
NY: Morrow, (1987). First printing. 8vo, pp. 332. Illustrated. Paper over boards with cloth spine. Amiri Baraka's (?) presentation on half-title. Paper over boards with cloth spine. Edges little soiled, o/w a VG tight copy in dj. With some Schomburg Center ephemera laid in. More about THE MUSIC; Reflections on jazz and blues
THE ROAD COMMISSIONER; and other stories. Block prints by Gregory Smith
Lunenburg VT: The Stinehour Press, (1983). First Edition. 8vo, pp.84. Bound in cloth with a tissue dj. One of an edition of 500 copies of which this is one of 100 signed by the author and her son, the artist. Also, inscribed on the end paper:" for dear Eurdora -... More about THE ROAD COMMISSIONER; and other stories. Block prints by Gregory Smith
S.S. SAN PEDRO and CASTAWAY
NY: Modern Library Paperback by Random House, (1957? 8vo, pp. 182. Paperback, spine loose, good. This was poet and editor Barbara Howe's copy and laid in are 10 (6 x 4 in) sheets of paper on which Howes has commented on Cozzens as a writer and on these short stories... More about S.S. SAN PEDRO and CASTAWAY
MAURICE BARING RESTORED; Selections form his work, chosen and edited...by Paul Horgan
NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, (1970). First Edition. 8vo, pp. x, 440. Editor's presesntation to poet William Jay Smith on flyleaf; "For | Bill | in the name of | the superb Baring | from | Paul | in all respect | & admiration | 1976" Includes Horgan's introduction and... More about MAURICE BARING RESTORED; Selections form his work, chosen and edited...by Paul Horgan
MY WANDERINGS; Being an attempt to account for his life, with some excuses for his professional career
Boston: Chapple, 1913. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 461. Illustrated with photographs. Signed by the author. Cover slightly worn and soiled, o/w a VG tight copy. A biography of an actor who played with some of the best and traveled throughout the US playing in the finest theaters. He was born... More about MY WANDERINGS; Being an attempt to account for his life, with some excuses for his professional...
REMINISCENCES; Being an attempt to account for his life, with some excuses for his professional career
Boston: Chapple Publishing, 1913. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 461. Inscribed by the author. With a printed letter laid in, urging the purchase of his autobiography. Illustrations. Moderate wear. Another copy, no letter, does have inscription, same condition. Barnabee was a music hall singer, one of the pioneers of the musical... More about REMINISCENCES; Being an attempt to account for his life, with some excuses for his professional...
ALS,; 1pp to Emma Willard. Feb 8th, 1867.
Written on imprinted letterhead, with original mailing envelope, on which is written in pencil, probably by Emma Willard: (in part: Recd Feb 9th. Mr. Barnes agrees to our plans ...: . In full: Mrs Willard | Dear Madam | Jan form is just received - & | your plans are... More about ALS,; 1pp to Emma Willard. Feb 8th, 1867
WITHIN THIS PRESENT
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, (1934). Eighth impression. 8vo, pp. 611. Cover little worn, o/w VG. Signed by the author. A novel. More about WITHIN THIS PRESENT
ATHANASIA
Boston: Salem D. Towne, (1907). First Edition. 12mo, pp. [7]. Author's (?) presentation in pencil on flyleaf. Green cloth. VG. A poem about illness and recovery. More about ATHANASIA
THE STATE OF BLACK DESIRE; 3 poems...3 essays
(1966). Potter, Larry. 8vo, pp. 55. Illustrated by Larry Potter. Author's signature on flyleaf; "Dakar 1966 | | Dakar 1966 | Lindsay Barrett" Paper wraps. Cover slightly spotted, o/w a VG tight copy. Owner's (probably poet Barbara Howes' commentary in ink on two rear leaves (presumably about a speech by... More about THE STATE OF BLACK DESIRE; 3 poems...3 essays
PETER PAN; Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
NY: Scribner's Sons, (1980). Trina Schart Hyman. First Edition, 6th printing. 8vo, pp. 184, signed by the illustrator. Illustrated by with B & W drawings and colored plates. A fine copy in dj. Trina Schart Hyman (April 8, 1939 – November 19, 2004) was an American illustrator of children's books... More about PETER PAN; Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
ALS; one page, 9 lines, 2 Dec. 1923 to Mr. Moody,
Barrie thanks Mr. Moody for sending him an article, that he liked reading it and he is delighted to have "Friends across the sea!". Some toning to the paper, but in very good condition. Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937), more commonly... More about ALS; one page, 9 lines, 2 Dec. 1923 to Mr. Moody
TLS from poet and editor of Voyages, Bill Claire
Memorial Day (1973). Claire write to Barthelme asking is he is willing send some work for "Voyages" noting that he can't pay anythiong for it. Barthelme typed a 3 line pisitive reply on the verso. With the mailing envelope/. More about TLS from poet and editor of Voyages, Bill Claire