Search Results: Nonfiction from Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA

First Edition/First Printing with the number line ending in a 1; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy by one of our preeminent historians, scarce in this condition, particularly signed. This copy shows only a couple of light spots to the top exterior text block, housed in a clean and bright dust jacket that shows only a slight wave to the front panel, else as new and unread. Not price clipped, not remaindered, not ex-library; protected in a fresh mylar cover.

First edition/later printing; SIGNED and Inscribed "Best Wishes! Hank Haney" on the front free end paper; fine in a fine dust jacket. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Provenance for the signing laid in. A pristine copy of this memoir by the daughter of George Wallace. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/Fifth Printing; a Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only a light push at both spine ends, else Fine/Fine. SIGNED and inscribed by the author on the half title page. An outstanding copy of this Vietnam POW's story, written by US Congressman Sam Johnson; Johnson served 29 years in the Air Force, flew 62 combat missions in Korea, and then served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam before being shot down over North Vietnam and taken prisoner; this book is the story of his harrowing stay at "Alcatraz" in Hanoi, the highest security prison camp in Vietnam at the time, used only for the highest risk prisoners. A frightening and fascinating tale of courage, humor, and survival; a nice addition to the Vietnam War collection or military history collection. In a protective mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only light rubbing to the board edges, mild foxing to the page edges, and a mild fade to the jacket spine. SIGNED by the author and by Nader on bookplates affixed to the front free paper. An outstanding copy of this biography of Ralph Nader, the author's first published work; uncommon in this condition and signed by both Nader and McCarry. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($7.95 intact), and not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition, Advance Copy; A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket with minor rubbing to the panel and board edges and some light age-spotting to the text block. This is John Fowles personal copy, with his bookplate affixed to the front free paper; laid in are 3 letters, 2 from the publishers thanking him for his contribution to the book (he wrote the introduction to the South Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset section), and one from Greenpeace again thanking him for his participation. A unique collectible for the Fowles fan! Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/Second Printing with the number line ending in a "2", in the first issue dust jacket with no NYT blurb on the front panel; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. An excellent copy of this riveting memoir, scarce with the first issue jacket. This copy is in fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright gold spine lettering, and clean white pages; no visible flaws present. Housed in a clean and bright fine dust jacket that shows only one very small light smudge to the front panel. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($28.00 intact), and not ex-library; housed in a mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. SIGNED by the author to the front free paper with provenance for the signing laid in (bookmark from the Kroch's & Brentano's First Editions Circle). A handsome copy of this account of German espionage in WWII. This copy is in near fine condition with only mild rubbing to the spine lettering and board edges; housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket that shows some laminate chipping to the spine and edges and some light rubbing to the spine head. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

Stated First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a fine dust jacket, with only a light crimp to the lower spine end, else as new. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this memoir by a frontline infantry Marine; basis for the fine film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only trivial shelf wear. Signed and inscribed by the author to the title page. A pristine copy of this true crime novel, a book John Grisham calls "compelling and fascinating". Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by the author on the title page, with provenance for the signing laid in. A pristine copy of this fascinating account of the Clotilda, the last ship to carry African slaves to America. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only one bumped corner and a PO signature to the front pastedown, else as new and unread. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An excellent copy of this 2nd memoir from one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

Stated First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a fine dust jacket, in as new, unread condition. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.

First US Edition; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only trivial shelf wear. An outstanding copy of this coffee table sized book, featuring a photographic look at Fowle's beloved Lyme Regis; the Fowles fan will love the photos that inspired particularly "The French Lieutenant's Woman"; Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only light rubbing to the corners, else as new and unread. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this history of the comic book. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First Edition/Later Printing; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. SIGNED by Ross Perot to the half title page. A handsome copy of this "non-fiction novel", as Follett called it; it is the story of Ross Perot rescuing two of his Electronic Data Systems employees from Iran, jailed during the build up to the Iranian hostage crisis in 1978; Perot asked Follett to write the story of the rescue. This copy is a 5th printing in near fine condition probably having been read once or twice with only some light rubbing to the edges; housed in a very good dust jacket that shows some rubbing to the edges and a couple of small closed tears, most significantly to the top of the front flap fold. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/Third Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the front free paper with inscription "God Bless" and "Ps. 19:21". A pristine copy of this massively popular apologetic book; uncommon signed. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Very Good or better dust jacket with light rubbing and creasing to the folds and one short closed tear (1/2") near the spine head. An outstanding copy of this collection of essays by the SciFi master; his science writings have been critically acclaimed and highly popular. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.