IF THE TREE IS SAVED
(1929)
Association first edition of Cartland's third novel — and one of only a handful of her 728 published books without a happy ending — inscribed by the Cartland to her uncle.
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SAW-DUST
(1926)
Association first edition of Cartland's second novel — inscribed before publication by the Cartland to her uncle.
CARNATIONS: A PLAY IN ONE ACT
(1992)
Limited first edition of this play written early in Carver's career, which "revealed the depths of [his] anguish" at being locked into a domestic life (30).
FEEDING THE LIONS: AN ALGONQUIN COOK BOOK
(1942)
First printing of the first cook book by the manager of the Algonquin Hotel, who formed the famous Algonquin Round Table with members Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley, and Edna Ferber, and who counted as regulars John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, and Orson Welles.
THE CERAMICS AND SCULPTURES OF CHAGALL
(1972)
Beautifully produced catalogue with full-page photographic reproductions of over 200 Chagall pieces, many in color, and an original color lithographic frontispiece by Chagall.
THE BIG SLEEP
1939
First printing of Chandler's first novel, the inimitable book that marks the apex of noir.
FAREWELL, MY LOVELY
1940
First printing of the second novel by the master of the hard-boiled, a worthy follow-up to THE BIG SLEEP (1939).
SACRED GAMES: A Novel
2007
Inscribed first US edition, a clean and sharp copy of this award-winning novel set in India.
"HOW CAN I HELP TO ABOLISH SLAVERY?"
[1855]
Introductory pamphlet published by the American Anti-Slavery Society welcoming new supporters while advising against naive solutions proposed by the "newly converted."
THE GREEN KNIGHT
1975
First edition, first printing, of this retelling of GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT primarily through perspective of a woman, the witch Vivian.
A TREATISE ON POCKET KNIVES
1964
An appropriately pocket-sized treatise in praise of the pocket knife, beautifully printed and illustrated with black and white line drawings.
Signed Judgment as Justice of the Peace
1812
Printed Writ of Judgment with manuscript additions, signed by Cheswell in his capacity as Justice of the Peace for Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
MÔME À CHEVAUX BLANCS
1969
Inscribed true first edition of the legendary actor's memoir.
MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING
1961
An unusually attractive and unblemished first printing of a book which served as many cooks' lifelong working companion.
THE RIDDLE OF THE SANDS
1903
First impression of the influential early spy novel that set the model for the genre in the 20th century.
LOOSE WOMAN
1994
Signed first edition, first printing of this "candid, sexy and wonderfully mood-strewn collection" (Penguin Random House) of poetry by Cisneros.
WOMAN HOLLERING CREEK
(1991)
Signed first edition (stated) of Cisneros's best known collection of short stories.
THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
(1984)
First edition, first issue of Clancy's first novel, introducing Jack Ryan.
THE OX-BOW INCIDENT
(1940)
Signed first edition, first printing of this western-framed exploration of mob mentality and justice, adapted into an Oscar-nominated western-noir film starring Henry Fonda.
CAPOTE: A Biography
(1988)
First edition of the definitive biography of Truman Capote, and the basis for the 2005 film.
GHOST WORLD
(1997)
Deluxe signed limited first edition of this acclaimed graphic novel, a moving portrait of late adolescence.
FOE
(1987)
First US edition by the Nobel prize-winning novelist.
SWEET AND LOW: A Family Story
2006
Signed first edition of this memoir about the author's investigations into his family's conflicts surrounding family business: Sweet and Low artificial sweetener.
CEREMONIES DES DOUZE MOIS : Fetes Annuelles Cambodgiennes
[circa 1951]
Colonial-era introduction for Francophone readers to the annual holidays and religious observances in Cambodia, with a pamphlet for the Office des Arts Cambodiens laid in.
INDIAN MELODIES
1845
First edition of what is widely considered the first printed book of music by a Native American, and one of the earliest books published by a Native American about Native American culture.
