Search Results: Fiction: Collectible Paperbacks from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Penguin: Viking, 1999. Paperback First Edition Thus (1999); so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus (1999); so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: the text pages have tanned very slightly; due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single discernible flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.1 x 0.85 inches). 310 pages. Language: English. Weight: 15 ounces. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Tom Doherty Associates: Tor, 1987. Mass Market Paperback: First Edition Thus (1987), First Printing, so stated. First Printing further indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1987), First Printing, so stated. First Printing further indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a barely discernible and certainly superficial scratch near the head of the backstrip; the text pages have tanned very slightly, due to aging; REMAINDER, showing an extremely light mark at the bottom edge of the text block: else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing unobtrusive cosmetic… Read More

New York, NY New American Library: Plume , 1987. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1987), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1987), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: extremely slight spine lean; faint sunning has blanched the purple background field at the backstrip to a powder blue hue (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible); the binding is secure; the text is clean, but the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. Free of creases to the wrapper covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.65 inches).… Read More

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press: Phoenix Books, 1988. Paperback First Edition Thus [1988]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published in hardcover in 1980. First Edition Thus [1988]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to upper corner tips; the binding is ever so slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New' with a few very minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.75… Read More

Harmondsworth, Middlesex, UK Penguin Books, 1955. Paperback First Edition Thus [1955], Fourth Printing [1959]. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use. Book shows the slightest spine lean; very faint reading creases at backstip and near the corner tips; the pages are significantly tanned, due to age; mild overall rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. A clean, sturdy, presentable copy, but shows its age and moderate wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 317 pages. Translated by Jocelyn Godefroi. Colourful cover illustration by Abram Games. First Edition Thus [1955], Fourth Printing [1959]. The original French edition was published in 1945. Mass Market Paperback.

Brooklyn, NY Soft Skull Press, 2007. Paperback First Edition (2007), unstated, in accordance with Soft Skull Press's customary practice. First published in France in 2003. First Edition (2007), unstated, in accordance with Soft Skull Press's customary practice. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: a crease at the middle of the front panel and another parallel the lower rear hinge; the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5 x 0.5 inches). 145 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. First published in France in 2003. Translated by Christine… Read More

New York, NY Fawcett: Crest, 1990. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1990); so stated. First Edition Thus (1990); so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows careful use: just a hint of wear to extremities; a couple of creases to the outside edge of the front panel; a crease at the backstrip; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging. The binding leans slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia.Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A moderately used copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing several minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.85 x 4.25 x 0.65 inches). 212 pages. Language: English. Weight: 4 ounces. Mass Market Paperback.

New York, NY Bantam Books, 1993. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1993); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1993); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; two very faint crease-lines at the backstrip; the text pages have tanned a bit, due to aging; the binding leans slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.95 x 4.25 x 1.15 inches). 389 pages. Language: English. Weight: 7.2 ounces.… Read More

New York, NY Tom Doherty Associates: Forge, 1999. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1999), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Published in October 1999; the hardcover edition was published in January of the same year. First Edition Thus (1999), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.75 x 4.25 x 1.25 incches). 472 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8.5 ounces. Published in October 1999; the hardcover edition was published in January of the same year. Mass Market… Read More

New York, NY St. Martin's Griffin, 2000. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: flawless, but for the fact that the front panel of the wrapper covers wants to curl ever so slightly. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 224pp. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Pocket Books: Permabooks, 1962. Paperback First Edition Thus (1962); First Printing, so stated. Copyright is 1960. First Edition Thus (1962); First Printing, so stated. Good in Wraps: shows indications of considerable use: moderate wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the panels, faint creasing to the backstrip and another at the lower corner of the rear panel; free of soiling; the spine leans; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Former owner's rubber stamped name and address at the top of the front panel, front endpaper, and title page. Despite noted flaws remains a sturdy reading copy with a clean text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A sturdy copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing light wear and a few minor flaws, and with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.35 x 4.25 x 0.5 inches). 185pp. M4242. Copyright is 1960. Mass Market Paperback. For golden age… Read More

Boston, MA Little Brown: Back Bay Books, 2001. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; there are two very faint hairline creases at the backstrip and another at the front hinge; else flawless. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 259pp. Trade Paperback. Despite her literary pedigree (her parents are William and Rose Styron), or maybe because of it, I wasn't expecting Alexandra Styron's first novel to be anything special. Boy was I WRONG! All the Finest Girls is a touching story of misplaced motherhood, dislocated identity, and fractured childhood. Addy Abraham is a troubled young girl, neglected by her actress mother and upwardly-mobile father. Frustrated and alone, her only emotional expression seems to be horrific temper-tantrums which, of course, do not… Read More

London, UK Black Swan, 1985. Paperback First Edition Thus (1985). First published in 1983 by Salamander Press. First Edition Thus (1985). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows the mildest rubbing to wrapper covers; a small scar at the middle of the front panel, where a sticker has been removed; two pages creased right at the upper tip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, imperfections, one of them quite noticeable. Bright and Clean. Corners Sharp. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5 x 0.3 inches),. 123 pages. Language: English. Weight: 4.5 ounces. First published in 1983 by Salamander… Read More

New York, NY Random House, 1996. Hardcover First Edition USA (1996); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence beginning with '2', in accordance with RH's customary practice. First Edition USA (1996); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence beginning with '2', in accordance with RH's customary practice. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Vitually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the rear panel; else flawless; the price is intact. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 6 x 1 inches). 229 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Henry Holt and Company: Owl Books, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA [1995], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus in the USA [1995], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only minute indications of use. just a hint of wear to the lower front corner tip; the text pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; former owner's name at the upper front endpaper; a very faint crease near the upper front corner; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.55 x 0.85 inches). 295 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11.5 ounces.… Read More

New York, NY Donald A. Wollheim: DAW Books, 1995. Mass Market Paperback First Edition (1995); First Printing stated and further indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1995); First Printing stated and further indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; two pages inadvertently dog-eared and a number of pages toward the rear show a tendency to bend at the upper corner; faint sunning to the green-toned background field of the backstrip; the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor imperfections. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo.… Read More

New York, NY Donald A. Wollheim: DAW Books, 1995. Mass Market Paperback First Edition (1995); First Printing stated and further indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1995); First Printing stated and further indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to extremities; the faintest crease to the backstrip; two pages inadvertently dog-eared right at the corner tip; the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; the binding leans very slightly but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.85 x 4.4 x 1… Read More

New York, NY HarperCollins: Harper Perennial, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus (1990); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1990); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.85 inches). 315 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10.8 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY St. Martin's: Griffin, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; barely discernible shelf-soiling along the bottom edge. The binding is square, free of creases, and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 347 pages. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Bantam Doubleday Dell: Dell , 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus (1994), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1994), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; two extremely faint soil spots to the outside edge of the front panel; the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels, but a bookseller's rubber-stamped logo at the inside of the front cover. A handsome, very near-to-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very… Read More