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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, (1934). Eighth impression. 8vo, pp. 611. Cover little worn, o/w VG. Signed by the author. A novel. More
(1966). 8vo, pp. 55. Illustrated by Larry Potter. Author's presentation to poet Barbara Howes on flyleaf; "for Barbara Howse (sic). | Dakar 1966 | Lindsay Barrett" Paper wraps. Cover very slightly soiled and faded, o/w a VG tight copy. Laid in. , More
(1966). 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 the author)... More
NY: Scribner's Sons, (1980). 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. She illustrated over... More
Barrie thanks Mr. Moody for sending him an article, that he liked reading it and he 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 known... More
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
Boston: Boston Public Library, 1976. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 19. One of 1000 copies printed by Stinehour Press. Bound in little soiled printed wraps (residue from paper clip). Author's inscribed complimentary slip laid in. Inscribed to poet Barbara Howes: "Dear Barbara | It was good to hear | from you... More
