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22 Vols. On Mystery/Thriller. Signed.
[Signed] 22 volumes of Mystery/Thriller and Crime Fiction. All titles signed by author. Hardcover. Mostly first editions. Includes James Patterson, Ann Patchett, Robert Harris, others. Condition: - Lot 1
  • $22.00
  • 22 Vols. On Mystery/Thriller. Signed.
    Lot 1 - [Signed] 22 volumes of Mystery/Thriller and Crime Fiction. All titles signed by author. Hardcover. Mostly first editions. Includes James Patterson, Ann Patchett, Robert Harris, others. Condition:
  • $22.00
  • 22 Vols. On Mystery/Thriller. Signed.
    [Signed] 22 volumes of mystery/ thriller. Some popular fiction. All titles signed by author. Hardcover. Mostly first editions. Includes Steve Martini, H.R.F. Keating, Janet Evanovich, others. - Lot 2
  • $20.00
  • 22 Vols. On Mystery/Thriller. Signed.
    Lot 2 - [Signed] 22 volumes of mystery/ thriller. Some popular fiction. All titles signed by author. Hardcover. Mostly first editions. Includes Steve Martini, H.R.F. Keating, Janet Evanovich, others.
  • $20.00
  • 23 Vols. On Mystery/Thriller. Signed.
    [Signed] 23 mystery / thriller books. All titles signed by author. Hardcover. Mostly first editions. Includes Harlan Coben, Diane Mott Davidson, Kermit Roosevelt, others. - Lot 3
  • $22.00
  • 23 Vols. On Mystery/Thriller. Signed.
    Lot 3 - [Signed] 23 mystery / thriller books. All titles signed by author. Hardcover. Mostly first editions. Includes Harlan Coben, Diane Mott Davidson, Kermit Roosevelt, others.
  • $22.00
  • 22 Vols. On Mystery/Thriller. Signed.
    [Signed] 22 mystery / thriller books. All signed by author. Hardcover. Mostly first editions. Includes James Lee Burke, Michael Connelly, Ivan Doig, others. - Lot 4
  • $20.00
  • 22 Vols. On Mystery/Thriller. Signed.
    Lot 4 - [Signed] 22 mystery / thriller books. All signed by author. Hardcover. Mostly first editions. Includes James Lee Burke, Michael Connelly, Ivan Doig, others.
  • $20.00
  • 7 Vols. On History and General Nonfiction.
    [Miscellaneous] 4 titles in 7 volumes of early 20th century nonfiction. Includes: (1) Field, Edward. State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: A History. 1902. 3 volumes. 8vos. Green cloth. Ex-Library. +++ (2) Nutting, Wallace. Virginia Beautiful. 1930. 8vo. Olive cloth.+++ (3) Post, Emily. Etiquette. (1922/1923). Fifth Edition. 8vo. Rebound in black buckram. Ex-Library. +++ (4) McDowall, William. History of the Burgh of Dumfries. 1906. Third Edition. 12mo Full calf, red moroccan spine label, raised bands. - Lot 5
  • $22.00
  • 7 Vols. On History and General Nonfiction.
    Lot 5 - [Miscellaneous] 4 titles in 7 volumes of early 20th century nonfiction. Includes: (1) Field, Edward. State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: A History. 1902. 3 volumes. 8vos. Green cloth. Ex-Library. +++ (2) Nutting, Wallace. Virginia Beautiful. 1930. 8vo. Olive cloth.+++ (3) Post, Emily. Etiquette. (1922/1923). Fifth Edition. 8vo. Rebound in black buckram. Ex-Library. +++ (4) McDowall, William. History of the Burgh of Dumfries. 1906. Third Edition. 12mo Full calf, red moroccan spine label, raised bands.
  • $22.00
  • 5 Vols. On Audubon.
    [Natural History] 4 works in 5 volumes relating to John James Audubon. (1) [Audubon, John James]; Meisel, Tony, ed.. Audubon's Quadrupeds Of North America. Secaucus, NJ: Wellfleet, 1989. 4to. (2) [Audubon, John James]; Blaugrund, Annette, and Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr., eds. John James Audubon: The Watercolors for the Birds of America. New York: Villard / Random House, 1993. Large 4to. (3) [Harris, Edward]; McDermott, John Francis, ed. Up the Missouri with Audubon; The Journal of Edward Harris. Norman, [OK]: University of Oklahoma Press, 1951. (4) [Audubon, John James]; Audubon, Maria. Audubon and his Journals. Freeport, N.Y., Books for Libraries Press, 1972. 2 volumes. 8vos. Peter Smith reprint of 1897 ed. - Lot 6
  • $22.00
  • 5 Vols. On Audubon.
    Lot 6 - [Natural History] 4 works in 5 volumes relating to John James Audubon. (1) [Audubon, John James]; Meisel, Tony, ed.. Audubon's Quadrupeds Of North America. Secaucus, NJ: Wellfleet, 1989. 4to. (2) [Audubon, John James]; Blaugrund, Annette, and Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr., eds. John James Audubon: The Watercolors for the Birds of America. New York: Villard / Random House, 1993. Large 4to. (3) [Harris, Edward]; McDermott, John Francis, ed. Up the Missouri with Audubon; The Journal of Edward Harris. Norman, [OK]: University of Oklahoma Press, 1951. (4) [Audubon, John James]; Audubon, Maria. Audubon and his Journals. Freeport, N.Y., Books for Libraries Press, 1972. 2 volumes. 8vos. Peter Smith reprint of 1897 ed.
  • $22.00
  • 8 Vols. Original Journals of Lewis and Clark.
    [History] Thwaites, Reuben Gold, ed. Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. New York: Arno Press, 1969. 8 Volumes, comprised of 7 volumes of text and one clamshell case volume with 54 numbered fold out maps and booklet. 8vos. Green cloth boards with decorative bright gilt stamping on spines and paste down illustration on upper boards. Condition: some spotting on top edges and on booklet cover; else very good. All maps present and appear unfolded. - Lot 7
  • $40.00
  • 8 Vols. Original Journals of Lewis and Clark.
    Lot 7 - [History] Thwaites, Reuben Gold, ed. Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. New York: Arno Press, 1969. 8 Volumes, comprised of 7 volumes of text and one clamshell case volume with 54 numbered fold out maps and booklet. 8vos. Green cloth boards with decorative bright gilt stamping on spines and paste down illustration on upper boards. Condition: some spotting on top edges and on booklet cover; else very good. All maps present and appear unfolded.
  • $40.00
  • 4 Vols. Le Moyne de Morgues and Audubon Sets.
    [Nature] Two naturalist reference works in 4 volumes. (1) Hulton, Paul. The Work of Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues. A Hugenot Artist in France, Florida and England. London: British Museum Publications, 1977. Two volume set, with plates (color and b/w) in second volume. in buckram cloth, in slipcase.Two volume set, with plates (color and b/w) in second volume. Hardbound in green cloth, slipcase.+++ (2) [Audubon, John James] Davidson, Marshall, ed. The Original Water-color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds of America. New York: American Heritage Publishing Co., 1966. 4tos. Tan cloth boards with facsimile signature in gilt on upper boards,brown and gilt spine label; in brown and tan marbleized paperboards. Condition: Very good - Lot 8
  • $22.00
  • 4 Vols. Le Moyne de Morgues and Audubon Sets.
    Lot 8 - [Nature] Two naturalist reference works in 4 volumes. (1) Hulton, Paul. The Work of Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues. A Hugenot Artist in France, Florida and England. London: British Museum Publications, 1977. Two volume set, with plates (color and b/w) in second volume. in buckram cloth, in slipcase.Two volume set, with plates (color and b/w) in second volume. Hardbound in green cloth, slipcase.+++ (2) [Audubon, John James] Davidson, Marshall, ed. The Original Water-color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds of America. New York: American Heritage Publishing Co., 1966. 4tos. Tan cloth boards with facsimile signature in gilt on upper boards,brown and gilt spine label; in brown and tan marbleized paperboards. Condition: Very good
  • $22.00
  • 7 Vols. Edward Gorey. Signed.
    [Illustration / Signed] 7 works illustrated by Edward Gorey, one of which is signed, and 5 of which he also authored. Includes (written and illustrated): The Loathsome Couple. Dodd, Mead and Co., 1977. Square 16mo. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ. Signed by Gorey on title page above author name, crossed out by author. Price Clipped. Gift inscription on ffep (not by Gorey) . +++ The Awdrey Gore Legacy. New York: Dodd, Meade and Co., 1972. Second Printing. Oblong 16mo. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ +++ The Glorious Nosebleed. New York: Dodd, Meade and Co., 1974. Square 16mo. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ. Gift inscription on ffep. +++ The Blue Aspic. New York: Hawthorne, 1968. Second Printing. Pictorial paperboards. No DJ. Prev. owner signature on front pastedown. ++ Dancing Cats and Neglected Murderesses. New York: Workman Publishing, 1980. Paperwraps. First Edition thus. (Illustrated only): Neumeyer, Peter; Gorey, Edward, illus. [s.l.]: Addison Press, 1969. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ. +++Neumeyer, Peter F; Gorey, Edward, illus. Why We Have Day and Night. New York: Young Scott Books, 1970. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ. - Lot 9
  • $44.50
  • 7 Vols. Edward Gorey. Signed.
    Lot 9 - [Illustration / Signed] 7 works illustrated by Edward Gorey, one of which is signed, and 5 of which he also authored. Includes (written and illustrated): The Loathsome Couple. Dodd, Mead and Co., 1977. Square 16mo. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ. Signed by Gorey on title page above author name, crossed out by author. Price Clipped. Gift inscription on ffep (not by Gorey) . +++ The Awdrey Gore Legacy. New York: Dodd, Meade and Co., 1972. Second Printing. Oblong 16mo. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ +++ The Glorious Nosebleed. New York: Dodd, Meade and Co., 1974. Square 16mo. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ. Gift inscription on ffep. +++ The Blue Aspic. New York: Hawthorne, 1968. Second Printing. Pictorial paperboards. No DJ. Prev. owner signature on front pastedown. ++ Dancing Cats and Neglected Murderesses. New York: Workman Publishing, 1980. Paperwraps. First Edition thus. (Illustrated only): Neumeyer, Peter; Gorey, Edward, illus. [s.l.]: Addison Press, 1969. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ. +++Neumeyer, Peter F; Gorey, Edward, illus. Why We Have Day and Night. New York: Young Scott Books, 1970. Pictorial paper boards in like DJ.
  • $44.50
  • The Grapes of Wrath.
    [Fiction] Steinback, John. The Grapes of Wrath. New York: The Viking Press, [1939]. 8vo. [vi], [1]-619, [3, blank] pp. Publisher's full beige cloth, boards and spine decoratively stamped. First Edition, First Printing with "First published in April 1939" on copyright page and no mention of earlier printings. No dust jacket. Condition: Cloth soiled, toned; foxing to t.p.; hinges good, but separation between page with earlier printings and t.p.; previous owner signature and dated "April, 1939". - Lot 10
  • $22.00
  • The Grapes of Wrath.
    Lot 10 - [Fiction] Steinback, John. The Grapes of Wrath. New York: The Viking Press, [1939]. 8vo. [vi], [1]-619, [3, blank] pp. Publisher's full beige cloth, boards and spine decoratively stamped. First Edition, First Printing with "First published in April 1939" on copyright page and no mention of earlier printings. No dust jacket. Condition: Cloth soiled, toned; foxing to t.p.; hinges good, but separation between page with earlier printings and t.p.; previous owner signature and dated "April, 1939".
  • $22.00
  • The Prince and the Pauper.
    [Fiction] Twain, Mark. The Prince and the Pauper. Boston: James R. Osgood, 1882. First American Edition. First issue. points include Franklin Press to the copyright page; ��estate�� for ��state�� on page 124, line 1; ��do not�� for ��do�� on page 263, line 22; and ��reigned�� for ��reined�� on page 362, line 8. Condition: Front joint separated at top; rubbing to joints, edges; spine ends frayings; previous owner names penciled lightly on ffep and fly leaf. - Lot 11
  • $45.50
  • The Prince and the Pauper.
    Lot 11 - [Fiction] Twain, Mark. The Prince and the Pauper. Boston: James R. Osgood, 1882. First American Edition. First issue. points include Franklin Press to the copyright page; ��estate�� for ��state�� on page 124, line 1; ��do not�� for ��do�� on page 263, line 22; and ��reigned�� for ��reined�� on page 362, line 8. Condition: Front joint separated at top; rubbing to joints, edges; spine ends frayings; previous owner names penciled lightly on ffep and fly leaf.
  • $45.50
  • 7 Vols. The Chronicles of Narnia.
    [Fantasy] The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Illustrations by Pauline Baynes. 7 volumes, later impressions. All 8vos, cloth boards in djs. Condition varies. Previous owner signatures and some writing on front free endpapers. Imperfections may be present. Includes: (1) The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Fifth Impression, 1961 ++ (2) Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia. Third Impression, 1960. ++ (3) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Third impression, 1960. ++ (4) The Silver Chair. Third Impression, 1959. ++ (5) The Last Battle. Third Impression 1961.++ (6) The Magician's Nephew. Third Impression, 1960. ++ (7) The Horse and His Boy. Fourth Impression, 1961. - Lot 12
  • $31.00
  • 7 Vols. The Chronicles of Narnia.
    Lot 12 - [Fantasy] The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Illustrations by Pauline Baynes. 7 volumes, later impressions. All 8vos, cloth boards in djs. Condition varies. Previous owner signatures and some writing on front free endpapers. Imperfections may be present. Includes: (1) The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Fifth Impression, 1961 ++ (2) Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia. Third Impression, 1960. ++ (3) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Third impression, 1960. ++ (4) The Silver Chair. Third Impression, 1959. ++ (5) The Last Battle. Third Impression 1961.++ (6) The Magician's Nephew. Third Impression, 1960. ++ (7) The Horse and His Boy. Fourth Impression, 1961.
  • $31.00
  • 18 Vols. On Natural History and Exploration.
    [Natural History] 18 volumes of naturalist interest, e.g., flora and fauna, regional natural history, mapping and exploration. - Lot 13
  • $31.00
  • 18 Vols. On Natural History and Exploration.
    Lot 13 - [Natural History] 18 volumes of naturalist interest, e.g., flora and fauna, regional natural history, mapping and exploration.
  • $31.00
  • Catesby's Natural History of Carolina. Facsimile.
    [Natural History] Catesby (Mark): The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands...,Savannah, Beehive Press, 1974. Facsimile. Large folio in green cloth. - Lot 15
  • $20.00
  • Catesby's Natural History of Carolina. Facsimile.
    Lot 15 - [Natural History] Catesby (Mark): The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands...,Savannah, Beehive Press, 1974. Facsimile. Large folio in green cloth.
  • $20.00
  • The Anarchist Cookbook.
    [Special Interest] Powell, William. Introduction by Peter Bergman. The Anarchist Cookbook. Seacaucu, NJ: Lyle Stuart Inc. Softcover in black and white printed paper wraps. Later printing. 160pp. - Lot 16
  • $40.50
  • The Anarchist Cookbook.
    Lot 16 - [Special Interest] Powell, William. Introduction by Peter Bergman. The Anarchist Cookbook. Seacaucu, NJ: Lyle Stuart Inc. Softcover in black and white printed paper wraps. Later printing. 160pp.
  • $40.50
  • The Jungle.
    [History] Sinclair, Upton. The Jungle. New York: Doubleday, Page and Co., 1906. 8vo. First Edition. Pictorial stamped green cloth boards. 413pp. - Lot 17
  • $22.00
  • The Jungle.
    Lot 17 - [History] Sinclair, Upton. The Jungle. New York: Doubleday, Page and Co., 1906. 8vo. First Edition. Pictorial stamped green cloth boards. 413pp.
  • $22.00
  • 30 Vols. On Detective Fiction.
    [Mystery] Approx 30 works of Golden Age Detective Fiction, wiyth many titles by Agatha Christie and Erle Stanley Gardner. - Lot 18
  • $32.50
  • 30 Vols. On Detective Fiction.
    Lot 18 - [Mystery] Approx 30 works of Golden Age Detective Fiction, wiyth many titles by Agatha Christie and Erle Stanley Gardner.
  • $32.50
  • 1930s WWII Germany Photo Album.
    [Photography] ca. late 1930s WWII German Soldier photo album. Private photographs, photographer unknown. 48 photos measuring approx 6 x 9 cm. Album landscape oriented, by Tebe Klein-Photothek. Hand painted wood applied outer boards with cloth spine; beneath decorative boards the album is bound in stiff paperboards. Closed tears in cloth spine. Photographs in good condition. - Lot 19
  • $26.00
  • 1930s WWII Germany Photo Album.
    Lot 19 - [Photography] ca. late 1930s WWII German Soldier photo album. Private photographs, photographer unknown. 48 photos measuring approx 6 x 9 cm. Album landscape oriented, by Tebe Klein-Photothek. Hand painted wood applied outer boards with cloth spine; beneath decorative boards the album is bound in stiff paperboards. Closed tears in cloth spine. Photographs in good condition.
  • $26.00
  • Paula Rego. Signed.
    [Signed] Rego, Paula; Livingstone, Marco, ed. Paula Rego. [Madrid]: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Ministero de Cultura, 2007. 4to in stiff pictorial wraps. Signed by Paula Rego on title page. 300pp with color illustrations. - Lot 20
  • $42.50
  • Paula Rego. Signed.
    Lot 20 - [Signed] Rego, Paula; Livingstone, Marco, ed. Paula Rego. [Madrid]: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Ministero de Cultura, 2007. 4to in stiff pictorial wraps. Signed by Paula Rego on title page. 300pp with color illustrations.
  • $42.50
  • 50+ Vols. On Fiction.
    [Fiction] 50+ volumes of fiction and literature. 2 shelves. - Lot 23
  • $56.00
  • 50+ Vols. On Fiction.
    Lot 23 - [Fiction] 50+ volumes of fiction and literature. 2 shelves.
  • $56.00