DEATH OF A BOOKSELLER
Rare first edition of this classic mystery exploring the dark crimes born of the evil impulse to acquire rare books without paying a fair market price for them.
Rare first edition of this classic mystery exploring the dark crimes born of the evil impulse to acquire rare books without paying a fair market price for them.
First edition of this early and important work in computer programming.
Handsome set of the first printings (all) of the second US edition of the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, comprising THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE TWO TOWERS, and THE RETURN OF THE KING — all review copies.
Advance uncorrected proofs for the first edition of this study of Mailer and Baldwin, whose oppositional relationship eventually led to a legendary fight at an NYC literary party, featuring extensive accounts and interview with each.
Inscribed first printings of the deluxe editions in the fantasy series, all dedicated to the same family, with three additionally signed "Jo."
Inscribed first edition of the story of a farmland duck named Baldwin, dealing with loss and the search for happiness, a beautiful copy.
Complete set of UK hardcover editions — all but PHILOSOPHER'S STONE and CHAMBER OF SECRETS first printings — in the blockbuster fantasy series.
Anthology published to benefit Spanish Republicans in their fight against Franco via the North American Committee to Aid Spanish Democracy, an outgrowth of American Communist relief organizing.
Charming pop-up merry-go-round paper toy with four panoramas to insert and rotate, including illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Leonard Weisgard – complete and unused.
Early Teddy Bear book of outdoor activities from the pre-WWI era, part of the picture book series issued just five years after the invention of the Teddy Bear.
Mischievous early Teddy Bear book, in which the Teddy Bears prove they are very poor reindeer.
Charming early Teddy Bear book, published just five years after their invention upon President Roosevelt's refusal to shoot a bear on a hunt.
Inscribed first edition of this major history of the California Gold Rush, an excellent copy.
Early Teddy Bear book from the series illustrated by J.R. Bray, issued only five years after the creation of the Teddy Bear.
Early Teddy Bear-themed picture book, issued only five years after their creation inspired by President Roosevelt.
Travel-themed early Teddy Bear book, in which the teddy bears take a spin in an automobile and find trouble reminiscent of WIND IN THE WILLOWS.
Oiriginal Poetry Project poster advertising the appearance of J. Bernlef, Hans Plomb, Lucebert, Remco Campert, Judith Herzberg, J.A. Deelder, Simon Vinkenoog, Bert Schierbeek, and Karel Appel (also the poster's designer.)
Deluxe limited first edition, in a striking Art Deco binding, of this midcentury popular history of England.
Special issue, featuring Ronald Burt De Waal's descriptive bibliography of Sherlockian comics and cartoons, Bliss Austin's "A Study in Dust Jackets," and De Waal's essay "Holmes Away From Home."
Beautiful Edwardian-era set of the Ancient Greek epic, bound in rich full goatskin by Roger de Coverly and Sons.
First US edition of the first New Worlds SF anthology under the editorship of Michael Moorcock, showcasing new-wave and avant garde work from J.G. Ballard, Brian W. Aldiss, Roger Zelazny, John Brunner, David I. Masson, Langdon Jones, and Thomas M. Disch.
Signed slipcased first US edition of Coetzee's allegorical novel, the first of his well-received Jesus trilogy, issued as a part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSABLE series.
Second edition of this early illustrated guide to the mechanical operation of the motorcycle, for "People who want the 'SHOW HOW' Features."
First printing of Perelman's fourth book, a sparkling collection of twenty-four comic sketches including "The Future of Vertigo," a glimpse into the delirium that was Diana Vreeland's Harper's Bazaar, and "Yoo-Hoo, Mr. Ectoplasm," on the delights of the Psychic Stores catalogue.
First printing of this collection of vintage Perelman comic pieces, including such classics as "Beat Me, Post-Impressionist Daddy" and "Creepy-Time Gal," all originally published in THE NEW YORKER and THE FUNNY BONE between 1935 and 1943.