Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy - 1961

London: C. Arthur Pearson, 1933. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Signed by Baden-Powell Of Gilwell on the front end paper and dated March 1933.

Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press, 1979. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Inscribed first edition of this 1979 collection of essays, mesostics, and other procedurally generated writings by the avant-garde American composer. The title work is a text-score in which chance operations are used to systematically deconstruct the journals of Henry David Thoreau--a tactic born of Cage's interest in "demilitarizing" language by making it less understandable. Other pieces include a long anecdotal poem relating to Cage's macrobiotic diet, and the "The Future of Music," which was essentially the last of Cage's nonfiction works written in a traditional essay format. Quarto (8.25 x 9.5 in.); ix, 187pp.; black cloth boards, white spine titles, in dust jacket. Neatly signed and inscribed ("For Jo") by Cage, in red felt-tip pen, on the half-title page. Light foxing to edges of textblock and sporadically to interior; boards lightly shelfworn; mild musty… Read More

This listing is for a beautifully scripted 7-1/8 x 4-1/2 Beckett-encapsulated John Williams autograph. John is the multiple Oscar award winning composer of such films as Star Wars, Jaws, Jurassic Park and others. Condition is as new.

Simon & Schuster, 2012. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6x1x9. Signed. BEAUTIFULLY SIGNED BY ARNOLD on a special page obtained directly by the publisher. Authenticity guaranteed by publisher's statement on the signature page. First printing in unread near fine condition (mild wear and closed tear on DJ). "Autographed Copy" sticker (from Barnes & Noble) attached to front. Looks terrific with a new mylar cover added to your dust jacket. Expedited and international shipping are welcome but overseas should request a shipping quote prior to purchase. Signed by author.

SIGNED BY CORMAC McCARTHY! Two-Volume set with signatures obtained directly by the publisher so authenticity is guaranteed. Critically, this set has the correct ISBN number for the signed edition. Brand new gorgeous gift-worthy condition. Signed by author.

Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, 2008. First edition, limited to 500 numbered copies, 1 - 50 were signed by Heaney and Patrick Masterson, 51- 500 signed by Royal Irish Academy President James Slevin. This copy, #241, has also been signed by Heaney on the limitation page. One of an unknown number (but likely few) of copies as such. Perfect-bound illustrated wraps with French-fold flaps. Color photograph of Heaney. Published in commemoration of Heaney's receiving The Cunningham Medal in January 2008. Contains Paul Muldoon's "A Grand Tour" written for the occasion, "Citation for Dr. Seamus Heaney" by Jane Conroy, "Holding Patterns: Arts, Letters and the Academy," Heaney's 14pp acceptance speech and "Cultural Diversity and Human Solidarity" by Patrick Masterson. Unread copy in Fine condition. Uncommon as such.. Signed by Author & Contributor. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/Not Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Limited Edition.

1822 Famous 2ed David Porter Journal USS Essex Battle of Valparaiso War of 1812

David Porter was an early American naval captain who served on the USS Constitution and the USS Essex. While aboard the Essex, Porter faced significant hardships, including the Battle of Valparaiso where the ship was ultimately disabled. Porter kept a journal of his time aboard the Essex, a journal that was quickly published after capture of the Essex.
According to Hill, the second of Porter's 'Journal' is the "best edition" and is more complete even than the first. In fact, this edition contains the first instance of the details of Porter's loss of the USS Essex in 1814. This edition also includes an expanded preface as well as folding maps and notes and illustrations on the Galapagos Islands.
Item number: #12767
Price: $750
PORTER, David
Journal of a cruise made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter, in the United States Frigate Essex, in the years 1812, 1813, and 1814 : to which is now added the transactions at… Read More

Helsinki: Schildts, 1974. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First Printing, the true first edition of Tove Jansson's first full-length novel for adults. Publshed in Helsinki by Schildts, the author's Swedish-language publisher in her native Finland. Set in a Florida retirement centre, Solstaden is, in the author's own words, "a book about what it's like to get old and I have described the love of two very young and beautiful people in the city of the elderly.". Hardcover in dustjacket, pp.171. The dustjacket illustration by the author. Printed in the Swedish language. A Fine, tight, square copy, appears unread. The dustjacket has minor rubbing/wear to the extremities otherwise VG. SIGNED in black ink at the title page by the author, extremely rare thus.

London: Harrap & Co, 1985. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Printing. A splendid and unique copy of the Ralph Steadman illustrated version of Treasure Island - inscribed by the artist at the front endpapers to fellow artist and writer Posy Simmonds. Inscription reads, "For Posy Simmonds from me, Ralph Steadman". In addition to the huge inscription in gold ink the artist has drawn a skeleton beneath the existing skull illustration. Bumped at the crown and lower corners, otherwise Near Fine. Dustjacket - unclipped, tiny chip to the surface of the rear panel, Near Fine. Provenance: From the library of Posy Simmonds

Liverpool: Tate Liverpool, 2006. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. First Printing. Published to mark the eponymous exhibition by the enfants terrible of modern British art at the Tate, Liverpool in 2006. One of reportedly only 60 signed copies offered for sale by the Tate Gallery Bookshop at the time. SIGNED "Jake and Dinos Chapman" at the half-title. Exceedingly scarce, I do not recall one of these signed copies being offered for sale previously. 1/4 cloth. pp. 149, illustrated. Lower corners bumped but otherwise a Fine copy indeed.