Search Results: Modern Fiction from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Soho Press, 1994. Paperback First Edition USA (1994); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition USA (1994); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of shelf-soiling to the bottom edge of the text block and several pages mid-text have suffered the mildest blow to the lower corner tip and another very mild ding to a half-dozen pages mid-textr, each causing a tiny, faint crease; 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 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 a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New' and could easily pass as such. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

London, UK Oxford University Press, 1923. Mass Market Paperback Later Edition. Shows UNDERLINING in ink for the first three pages of chapter one. Else, Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; binding is a hair cocked. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 16mo. 450pp. Maps. Introduction and notes by G. W. Stewart. Mass Market Paperback

New York, NY New American Library: Signet Classic , 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998); Fourth Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the the corner tips; a tiny, faint crease at the lower front corner tip; "Sinclair Lewis Museum Logo and an image of a statue of Lewis rubber stamped at the inside of the front cover; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the back-strip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing minor imperfections only. Bright and clean. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches). 458 pages. Afterward by E.L. Doctorow. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. First Edition Thus (1998); Fourth Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885 – 1951)… Read More

New York, NY New York University Press: Gotham Library, 1964. Paperback First Edition Thus (1964), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with New York University Press's customary practice. First Edition Thus (1964), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with New York University Press's customary practice. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: the backstrip is sunned to the point where the titles are illegible; else shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; a price has been neatly blocked out near the bottom edge of the front panel; a few small, faint creases to the panels; a former owner's blind stamp at the bottom of the title page; 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. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly… Read More

New York, NY New American Library: Plume Books, 1977. Paperback First Edition Thus [1977], so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus [1977], so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; a faint crease near the lower front corner tip, a couple more to the lower rear corner, and another to the backstrip; the text pages show a hint of tanning, due to aging; a price has been carefully removed at the upper corner of the rear panel; a hint of sunning to the orange background field of the back-strip (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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 carefully-used copy, structurally… Read More

New York, NY New American Library: Plume , 1977. Paperback First Edition Thus [1977], so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus [1977], so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; a faint crease near the lower front corner; the text pages show fairly heavy tanning, due to aging; a hint of sunning to the background field of the back-strip (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible); 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 any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Not so very far from 'As New'. NOT a… Read More

New York, NY Albert & Charles Boni, 1928. Hardcover First Edition; Second Printing Before Publication [1928]. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; slight spine lean; faint soiling; the upper front corner is mildly, but noticeably bumped; the pages have tanned rather heavily, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Despite a number of minor flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. A handome little volume. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Small 8vo. 381pp. Green cloth over boards with gilt inlay as part of the design at the front panel; black titles and designs at the backstrip. Decorated endpapers. First Edition; Second Printing Before Publication [1928]. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

New York, NY Dover Publications, 1994. Paperback Reprint Edition. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; a small, faint wrinkle about three-quarters of the way up the front hinge; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. Binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 88pp. Dover Thrift Editions Series. Trade Paperback. The Country of the Pointed Firs is an 1896 short story sequence by Sarah Orne Jewett which is considered by some literary critics to be her finest work. Henry James described it as her "beautiful little quantum of achievement." Because it is loosely structured, many critics view the book not as a novel, but a series of sketches; however, its structure is unified through both setting and theme. The novel can be read as a study of the effects of isolation and hardship experienced by the… Read More

New York, NY Warner Books, 2001. Paperback First Edition Thus [2001], Second Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: the pages have tanned very slightly, due to aging and there is a touch of faint thumb-smudging to the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 433pp. First Edition Thus [2001], Second Printing. Mass Market Paperback. When I got to the last page of "Courage of Falcons", I realized a couple of things: Holly Lisle's Secret Texts novels are individual brilliant, as a trilogy are the epitome of quality, artistry, and power in print, and will remain in my mind as the most fascinating and astonishing fantasy novels I've ever read. The world of Matrin is in serious trouble, now occupied by the soul-stealing Dragons. The time has come for shape-shifting Falcons Kait Galweigh and Ry Sabir to clean house. They've had to make sacrifices along the way since discovering each other… Read More

New York, NY Harper and Row, 1982. Hardcover First Edition (1982), so stated. This Signed First Edition limited to 500 copies, of which this is number 209. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1982), so stated. This Signed First Edition limited to 500 copies, of which this is number 209. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine Slipcase, which shows just a touch of wear to the corner tips and the mildest rubbing. The Book shows a hint of crimp to the head of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square secure; the text is clean. 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 a single, minor, unobtrusive flaw only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The glassine "DJ" is in Near Fine condition, showing mild rubbing; else… Read More

San Francisco, CA North Point Press, 1988. Paperback Reprint Edition. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities. The binding leans very slightly but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 252pp. Reprint Edition. The First Edition was published in 1966. Trade Paperback. Spurned by his wife at home and by superiors at work, a young man sits in his cramped San Francisco apartment during the turbulent 1960s and channels everything around him into a diary that is a perfect record of a world going to pieces. Spurned by his wife at home and by superiors at work, a young man sits in his cramped San Francisco apartment during the turbulent 1960s and channels everything around him into a diary that is a perfect record of a world going to hell. This is the diary of a rapist. It is also an exploration of the degenerating thought patterns of this man's mind. The… Read More

New York, NY New Directions , 1965. Hardcover First Edition (1988), so stated. First Edition (1988), so stated. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book, however, shows Durrell's obituary from "The Herald" pasted into the backside of the front free end-paper and to the front flyleaf; else, only the expected light tanning to the text pages; else flawless; binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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 nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a hint of rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the price is intact. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club,… Read More

Chicago, IL Ohio University Press: Swallow Press Books, 1981. Paperback Reprint Edition (1981). The Swallow Press paperback edition was first published in 1965. The hardcover edition was published in 1959. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR at the half-title page. Very Good + to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: very light wear to the extremities; a crease near the upper rear corner; mild rubbing and some superficial scuffing to the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple of minor flaws. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 1.25 inches). 378 pages. White titles with white and yellow designs on a black background field at the front panel and backstrip. Language: English. Weight: 18 ounces. Cases of Circumstantial Evidence Series. This Ohio University Press… Read More

New York, NY Noonday Press, 1957. Hardcover First Edition Thus [1957], First Printing indicated by the fact that no reference is made any subsequent printings. First Edition Thus [1957], First Printing indicated by the fact that no reference is made any subsequent printings. Very Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use; just a touch of wear to the extremities; the slightest spine lean; faint darkening to the fore-edge and bottom edge; a small, very faint smudge at the fore-edge; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows heavy wear to the extremities, with considerable loss to chipping; moderate rubbing and soiling to the panels; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy and quite presentable in a well-worn, soiled, but intact DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x .85 inches). 205 pages. Translated by Saul… Read More

Garden City, NY International Collectors Library, 1969. Hardcover Standard "Collectors Library" Edition (1969). Very Good+: the front free endpaper has been neatly removed; else shows only a touch of wear to the extremities; the pages have tanned ever so slightly due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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 - but that may well be why the front free endpaper was removed. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a the very mildest wear and a single remarkable flaw. Bright and Clean. A handsome reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.75 x 1.3 inches). vi, 303 pages. Weight: 1 pound. Standard "Collectors Library" Edition [1937]. Sewn-in blue silk ribbon marker. Deckle Fore-Edge. Deep blue boards… Read More

New York, NY Popular Library "Special", 1959. Paperback First Edition Thus (December 1959). The hardcover edition was published by Sagamore Press in 1958.. First Edition Thus (1959). Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only minor indications of use: just a hint of a crease near the upper corner of the front panel and a bit of faint creasing to the backstrip. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Not far from "As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.9 x 4.25 x 0.6 inches). 256 pages. GreenTinted Edges. Language: English. Weight: 5.1 ounces. SP-53. The hardcover edition was published by Sagamore Press in 1958. Mass Market… Read More

London, UK Sphere Books, 1971. Paperback First Edition UK [1971], So Stated. First Edition UK [1971], So Stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows moderate tanning to the text pages,due to aging; a faint stress crease to the back-strip; several small spots of paint to the rear panel; a few small faint soil spots; minimal wear to the extremities; 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 very mild wear and several minor cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.55 inches). 158 pages. Language: English. Weight: 4.4 ounces. Originally published as "Horseman, Pass By". Sphere 59536. Mass Market Paperback. 

New York, NY St. Martin's Griffin: Thomas Dunne Books, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998), Third Printing. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows very light wear to the extremities and the mildest rubbing to the panels; a hint of smudging to the fore-edge; the expected tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding is slightly cocked; else flawless; the binding remains 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 copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 0.95 inches). 343 pages.Language: English. Weight: 11.6 ounces. First Edition Thus (1998), Third Printing. Trade… Read More

New York, NY Grove Press: Evergreen, 1981. Paperback First Edition (1981), First Printing, so stated. First Edition (1981), First Printing, so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: a hint of toning to the outside edges of the panels; a bit of sunning to the red authorial name and publishers logo at the backstrip (the black titles are bold and clearly legible); 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, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.25 x 0.25 inches). 59 pages. Language: English. Weight: 3 ounces. Evergreen original… Read More

New York, NY P.F. Collier & Son, 1935. Hardcover Collier Standard Edition [1935]. Very Good: shows mild wear to the extremities; a little rubbing and smudging to the panels; just a hint of spine lean; faint darkening to the backstrip, though the titles remain bold and clearly legible. The binding remains square and secure; the text is clean, but the pages show just a touch of tanning, due to aging. 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 carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. An attractive reading copy: clean and tightly bound. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches). 458 pages. Blue cloth over boards with embossed medallion with bust of Lewis at the front panel above Lewis's gilt signature. Similar design and… Read More