Search Results: Games, Hobbies, and Recreations from Black Cat Hill Books

GW Enterprises , 1997. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities - a little heavier at the lower rear corner tip, with a half-inch split at the bottom of the backstrip at the front edge; the mildest overall rubbing; 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 any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, 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. (9.1 x 6.1 x 0.45 inches). 184 pages. Includes 16 pages of color Photographs and Biographies of Today's Best Players and some others in black & white; Practice Routines and Road Stories. Pool Table diagrams. Language: English . Weight:… Read More

Syzygy Limited, 1991. Paperback Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged. Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of soiling and the faintest crease near the lower front corner; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. A bright, clean copy: Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 124pp. The First Edition was issued in 1975. Paperback.

Secaucus, NJ Lyle Stuart , 1984. Paperback First Edition (1984), First Printing stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; a couple of faint creases near the upper corner of the front panel and a barely discernible stress crease at the middle of the backstrip; a tiny soil spot at the bottom edge of the text block; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. 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, copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.45 x 0.75 inches). xvii, 241 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9.6 ounces. Trade Paperback. 

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin Company, 1985. 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 spine lean; a small scar at the upper rear corner, where a price sticker has been inexpertly removed. Binding remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 185pp. Trade Paperback.

London, UK Virgin Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition (1990), so stated. First Edition (1990), so stated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text 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 ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(7.65 x 5.15 x 0.65 inches). viii, 184 pages . Foreward by Omar Sharif. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. Trade Paperback.

Sutton, Coldfield, UK Chess Ltd. , 1975. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Good: Shows significant indications of use. EX-LIBRARY, showing only some rubber stamps at the front free endpaper and a number in ink at the backstrip. Binding shows only slightest spine lean; moderate wear to extremities; faint soiling; backstrip shows light sunning, but gilt titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; pages somewhat tanned. Binding secure; text clean. Overall, remains a clean and sturdy; a good reading copy. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 8vo. 315pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Orange cloth over boards. This English edition, for which the printing date given is only an estimation, is "based on an MS by Ludek Pachman" since several contributors assisted with the revised text, including Robert Bellin and G.H.Bennett. Examines the Indian Defences, including amongst others: the Nimzo-Indian Defence, Queen's Indian, Indian Catalan, King's Indian Defence, Tchigoin Indian Defence, and the Benoni.

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company: Collier Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus [1990]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1990]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; pages have tanned a bit, due to aging. Binding shows slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 111pp. The Macmillan Chess Library. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Warner Books, 1980. Paperback First Edition Thus [1980]; First Printing indicated by a complete number sequence. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the panels of the wrapper covers; tape reinforcement at the heel of the backstrip and at the corners; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, bookplates, or labels. A clean, sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches). 479 pages. Weight: 19.5 ounces. First Edition Thus [1980]; First Printing indicated by a complete number sequence. A hardcover edition was published in 1975 under the title "The Crossword Finisher". Trade Paperback.

Clarkston, GA White Wolf Publishing, 1998. Paperback NOTE: BOOK ONLY. LACKS SCREEN. Else, Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A perfect copy: Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches). 72 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. Mage, the Sorcerers Crusade Series. World of Darkness Game World. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY World Publishing Company, 1972. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed USA, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very light use. Book shows just a touch of wear to extremtiies; former owner's name or such has been blacked out at front free endpaper; binding shows the slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows only minor wear; mild rubbing; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Octavo. 80pp. black cloth over boards. illustrated by color photographs. Hardback with DJ. A short but valuable introduction to collectible dolls.

London, UK B.T. Batsford Ltd., 1981. Hardcover First Edition (1981), so stated. First Edition (1981), so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremtiies; a slight crimp to the head of the backstrip; the text pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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 copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only mild wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows a touch of wear to the lower front corner tip and the very mildest rubbing to the panels; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Not far from "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.8 x 5.75 x 0.65 inches). 113 pages.… Read More

New York, NY Pergamon Press, 1986. Paperback First English Edition (1986), so stated. First English Edition (1986), so stated. Fine in Wraps: flawless, except for a former bookseller's price sticker affixed to the upper corner of the front endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. 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. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 5.9 x 0.25 inches). vi, 109 pages. Translated and edited by K.P. Neat. Language: English. Weight: 7 ounces. The Russian edition was first published in 1981. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. A narrative account (note: no games charted) of the two Karpov-Korchnoi matches, with Karpov covering the acrimonious encounter in Baguio city and providing background on his match preparation methods, and Baturinsky (head of the Soviet… Read More

Renton, WA Wizards of the Coast, 1998. Paperback First Edition (1988), unstated. First Edition (1988), unstated. Fine in Wraps: 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 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, like-new copy, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners Sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.25 inches). 128 pages. Profusely illustrated in color. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. While primarily for use with the Marvel Super Heroes Adventure Game, this book makes a nice primer for anyone wanting to learn more about the Marvel Comics Universe. Great maps and color illustrations, including detailed locations and blueprints of different areas in the Marvel Universe. Read More

Middlefield, OH Duncan Toys Co. , 2001. VHS Tape One VHS Video Tape in Excellent condition (no signs of wear, but the tape has been played), (About Fine), housed in a colorful cardstock slip-case which shows very mild wear to the corner tips (Near Fine). Overall, Near Fine (Nearly New). Includes tricks by Steve Brown. Format: NTSC, Color, VHS. Run Time: 30 minutes. Product Size: 7.45 x 4.2 x 1.05 inches. Weight: 5.5 ounces.Storm Series. Music Tracks by Less Than Jake and Swank. Video: VHS. Over Thirty Yo-Yo Tricks.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster, 1950. Hardcover First Edition (1950), unstated but implied by date congruence between title and copyright pages, with no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with S&S's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1950), unstated but implied by date congruence between title and copyright pages, with no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with S&S's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good in Good DJ: Book shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; faint dampstaining to the upper backstrip and to the rear panel; the binding is square and remains quite secure; the text is clean. 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 lightly used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and a few cosmetic flaws.… Read More

New York, NY The J.W. Scott Co. Ltd. , 19138vo. 200pp. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. Red Cloth over boards with Gilt Titles at front panel. . Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; backstrip faintly sunned or perhaps simply darkened by dust and age [backstrip never contained any titles]; faint soiling. Binding square and ecure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 200pp. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. Red Cloth over boards with Gilt Titles at front panel. First Ed, unstated. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

Boulder, CO Syzygy Software, 1993. Paperback First Edition (1993), unstated. First Edition (1993), unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing to the panels and at the front panel this has caused some smudging of the printer's ink. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a single consmetic flaw. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.35 x 5.35 x 0.5 inches). 196 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10 ounces. Paperback. 

New York, NY David McKay Company: Tartan Books, 1981. Paperback First Edition Thus (1979), Third Printing (1981). Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of scuffing along the front edge of the backstrip; a hint of a stress line at the middle of the rear panel, probably from careless packing or stacking; else flawless; the binding is square and 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 creases to the covers. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Appears unopened and certainly unread. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5 x 0.5 inches). xii, 143 pages. Illustrated with drawings in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 1.4 pounds. First Edition… Read More

New York, NY Dover Publications, 1976. Paperback Reprint Edition (1976). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the very mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; very faint sun-blanching to the backstrip (the white titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible; the former bookseller's rubber-stamped logo at the front free endpaper; the price has been neatly blocked out at the upper corner of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text 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. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches). xi, 369 pages. Sewn Binding; these old Dover volumes were made to last. Language: English.… Read More

Alkmaar, Netherlands Netherlands International Chess Data Information System , 1989. Hardcover First Edition [1989], unstated. First Ed, unstated. Very Good+: shows light wear to extremities; lower front corner mildly bumped; moderately heavy rubbing to sheen. Binding almost perfectly square; secure; text clean. No longer pristine; but a handsome volume nonetheless. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. HBK: Laminate Boards. 8vo. 240pp. First Edition [1989], unstated. Hardback: Laminate Boards. Featuring Theoretical Articles on Bogo-Indian; Benoni Fianchetto.