Search Results: Authors starting with D from R. Siedlecki Vintage Books

Wellington, New Zealand: John Long, 1904. 1904. FIRST EDITION hardcover. SIGNED AND DATED (1905) on the first free endpaper by Gov. Chase Salmon Osborn. Next to his signature he wrote "Sault, U.S.A. 1905." Osborn was Governor of Michigan, 1911-13. Book includes color frontispiece, a comprehensive Appendix and Index, 719 pages. Condition: Lightly age toned/scattered faded areas; considerable foxing to edges; light corner bump to binding; shelf wear; paper label on spine is curled slightly with minor chip; some rubbing; short cracks to first/rear hinges; the governor's book plate on first pastedown endpaper along with a small number penned next to it; else overall Good to Very Good. Text is clear and readable. A nice first edition, vintage - especially important because it was Gov. Chase Salmon Osborn's personal copy. Protected in Mylar cover. Here you'll find an overview of New Zealand; statistical information (population, education, manufacturing); special subjects (advances to… Read More

Salt Lake City, Utah: Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, 1948. 1948. Hardcover, sixth edition. Green binding, in-blind border, gilt lettering and gilt crest, vintage photographs, frontispiece with tissue overlay, comprehensive index, 499 pages. Condition: Age darken binding, several spots/soiling on spine, minor shelf wear. Binding joints and hinges tight. Internally: The Contents page has old tear mended with cello tape. Pages are clear, clean, and readable, Photos are clear, vivid. Book was housed in a smoke-free environment, free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a smoker. Overall: Very Good condition. This informative book provides an overview/history of the fraternity, women of the Golden Lyre, the torch bearers, the Greek World, the operations of the fraternity, badges and insignias, service medals and awards, living conditions, customs, and altruistic work, alumnae clubs, and much more. An insightful history and reference book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book… Read More

Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1978. [1978] FIRST EDITION. Hardcover and dustjacket. Blue binding, gilt lettering and design, Glossary, Index, 450 pages. Condition of hardcover: Fine. Text is clean and clear. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of cigarette or cigar smoke. Dustjacket: Minor shelfwear; age toning, old moisture marks and soiling, and in Good condition. An uncommon book, very collectible. This is remarkable, historical work about John Fitzpatrick, one of the ambitious British merchants who settled in the lower Mississippi River Vally during the second half of the eighteenth century to make their fortunes on the frontier. Here is a rare source of firsthand information about the development of colonial Louisiana and the period of British ascendance on the Gulf Coast. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll… Read More

London: L. Upcott Gill, 1888. [Circa. 1888] Hardcover, green binding, raised illustration, borders and lines design, gilt lettering on top cover; gilt lettering and lines design on spine. Colored frontispiece of St. Bernard. Decorative endpapers, 132 pages plus 16 pages of advertising at end. [Note: Part or all of the advertising pages may have been inserted by the publisher in 1893.] Condition of binding: Shelf wear, mostly at corners and top/foot of spine; several old stains; partial cracks to hinges, front and back of book (but binding still holding); slightly age darken (as expected). Endpapers: former owner's name and address penned on front endpapers; rear endpaper has one corner bumped (with creases to several page corners); light age toning. Internally: Frontispiece has short closed tear to border (not affecting actual illustration), heavy toning to backside; slick crack to gutter at title page. Pages and advertising: Scattered light soiling, foxing, wrinkling. Light age toning. Overall… Read More

HarperCollinsPublishers, 1996. [1996] FIRST EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED TO CAROL, DATED 4-9-96 BY THE AUTHOR on half-title page. Authentic inscription/signature by the author. Condition: Fine, pristine. Never read. In gift-giving condition (purchased as a collectible by the owner - kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker). This mystery novel is to be remembered and reaffirms the literary talent of author Janice Daugharty - one of the most exquisite voices in southern fiction. The story begins when several of Chanell Foster's customers fail to show up for their appointments at her solon. By the end of the day there are no customers - the solon is completely empty. Creepy. And scary. A very collectible book, especially a first edition signed. Protected in Mylar cover. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society, 1985. [1985] Paperback, historical journal about Ohio history. Volume 94/Summer-Autumn 1985. Condition. Very light bump to top of back cover, affecting several pages. Else overall Near Fine. Free of cracks and tears to binding. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing in text, and torn pages. Not a former library book. A fresh copy (doesn't look like it was ever read), stored in a temperature-controlled room; no smelly dampness smells or the smell of a smoker. Issue covers President McKinley's attempt to avoid war with Spain; McKinley and the Spanish-American War, and the Philippines; Organizing the Ravenna Temperance Society; A British view of the Ohio backwoods; Ohio National Guard and the Railroad Strike of 1877; and more. A nice historical, vintage book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be… Read More

Jacksonville, Florida: San Marco Bookstore, 1990. [1990] Quality Reprint of the Scarce 1925 Edition. Green hardcover, gilt lettering, illustrated, 513 pages. Condition: A research scholar has made periodic green highlights on words and sentences; small chip on back cover, else overall Near Fine. Text is clean and clear; illustrations are clean and vivid. Free of the smell of smoke from cigarette or cigar smokers. Book has been kept in temperature-controlled room. A nice collectible copy. This is, without a doubt, a comprehensive work of the early history of Jacksonville, Florida, supported by clear maps and illustrations. According to the author, the city and nearby areas were founded on sound principles of climate, health, and trade. Nicely written for a solid understanding of the stages of growth of this ideal city. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly… Read More

Norfolk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2000. [2000] This is the FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING hardcover by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. Deep green leather binding features beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 182 pages. Introduction by Isaac Asimov. Illustrated by Pat Morrissey. Sophisticated binding: Six raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Fine condition and very collectible. (Other dealer listings of this book online may say Fine or New, but the books have been read. This book has never been read, it's still new.)… Read More

England: The Nonesuch Press, 1929. 1929. Softcover, limited edition. Numbered (this is No. 1006). THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE, PRINT-ON-DEMAND COPY, OR A MORE RECENT EDITION. THIS IS THE RARE 1929 LIMITED EDITION. John Glanvill's translation with a prologue by David Garnett. Only 1,200 copies for sale by The Nonesuch Press, and 400 copies for sale in the United States by Random House. Book designed by Francis Meynell, composed by T. W. Hay at the Nonesuch Press, printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. Color-stenciled decorations by T.L. Poulton. Top edge gilded. Gilt decorations on top cover of binding; deckled pages; 137 numbered pages, plus limitation page and one page noting printing location [England]. Condition: Two leaves of the Prologue section un-opened (not opened by knife at publisher). Binding lightly age toned, light soiling and wear. Gift inscription on first blank. Some wrinkling, mostly to endpapers. Leaf 137/138 has piece missing (not affecting text), or perhaps the signatures… Read More

Madrid, Spain: Editorial Plenitud, 1965. [1965] Limited Edition, leather-bound hardcover. This is No. 2638 of 6,000 copies. Text in Spanish. Pebble red leather binding, silver decorations and lettering on spine, gilt top edge, red ribbon book marker bound in, decorative endpapers, frontispiece. Promotional piece for book along with reprint photo of Miguel Unamuno laid in. Condition: Light rubbing to binding joints and light shelf wear. One corner lightly bumped (almost not noticeable). Faint old humidity stains, mostly to frontispiece. Edges: Rubbed areas, a few marks/stains/soiled areas (mostly to top edge); light dings to fore-edge (affecting several pages). Perhaps because of the thin paper stock used by the publisher and some aging, some pages have light creases and waving in sections of text block. Book mark ribbon creased, with some fraying to end. Overall Very Good. Pages crisp and readable. Unamuno, Miguel [de Unamuno y jugo], September 29, 1864 -- December 31, 1936, was an educator,… Read More

Chapel Hill, North Carolina: University of North Carolina, 1966. [1966] Hardcover and Dustjacket, 266 pages including Bibliography and Index. Also laid in, a review of the book by the Florida Historical Quarterly and author's correspondence with the University of Georgia regarding Superintendent John Stuart (and The Southern Colonial Frontier). The book is about the Southern Indian Boundary Line which has received only scant attention from historians. The author of the book had the job of the accurate translation and transfer of data from eighteenth-century maps to present-day maps. The interesting fact is the colonials were continually trying to push the Indian boundary line as west as possible. Colonials always tried to secure all lands upon which whites were settled, whether the settlements were legal or not. A fascinating, historical book. Condition: Scattered old humidity and soiling stains on edges of hardcover; else overall Very Good. Dustjacket has the same along with some light aging… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1983. [1983] FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. Deep brown leather binding features beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 354 pages. Illustrations by Reginald Marsh. Sophisticated binding: Two raised ridges on spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Satin ribbon page markers bound in. Condition: Fine, never read, right from the publisher. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Book in… Read More

New York, London, Toronto, Melbourne: Seven Stories Press, 2004. [2004] First edition hardcover and dustjacket. Binding is black, silver lettering, 431 pages. Condition of hardcover; Minor bumps to edges of top of spine; else Near Fine. Stored in temperature-controlled room - free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of smoke from a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Light shelf wear, else overall Near Fine. Price intact on spine. Actually, book/dustjacket is in gift-giving condition. This is a fascinating document of Déguignet, a literate peasant, but also for his skepticism regarding the church; his interest in science, astronomy, and languages; and for his keen - often caustic - observations of the world and people around him. He was born to landless farmers in Brittany (France) in 1834. He eventually became a soldier (a benefit because of his knowledge of the vast world). He learned how to speak Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish. He read history, philosophy, politics, and… Read More

New York: Donald I. Fine, 1990. [1990] First Edition. Red and blue hardcover, gilt lettering, 294 pages. Free of stickers and bookplates, writing in text, and page tears. Stored in temperature-controlled room - free of smelly old humidity stains and the smell of a smoker. Overall, Fine. Dustjacket: Very minor shelf wear, else overall Fine. Former bomber pilot and veteran Journalist Robert Denny brings to dramatic life the legendary heroics of the men who flew the B-17s for the Army Air Corps. This is a remarkable novel of the brave men who risked life and limb to fly lumbering bombers deep into German territory, where they were sitting ducks for the Luftwaffe. Follow Colonel Mitch Robinson and his boyhood chum Major Lon Amundson as they pilot the Flying Fortress through murderous barrages of flak and waves of attacking fighters. The author puts you in the seat of a B-17 and runs you through some of the toughest flak of the war. Riveting. Exciting. Historical details. Note: We are a well-established,… Read More

Chicago: Albert Whitman Co., 1924. [1924] FIRST EDITION hardcover. About 5½-inches wide x 7¼-inches high. Condition: light wear to edges and extremities (two corners showing a tad); small bookseller's label and inscription in pencil and former owner's name/address on first endpapers; lightly age toned; else overall Very Good. Binding tight. Free of child's scribbling or torn pages, typical in childrens' books. Protected in Mylar cover. This lovely book presents birds that talk, and features topics such as "What the Bluejay Saw," the "Piecrust Breakfast," "An Early Morning Chat," "The Chase," and "The Return." Nicely illustrated vintage book. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. First Edition. Hard Cover.… Read More

Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Insttitute , 1936. 1936. Black, leatherette flexible cover, gilt lettering and symbol on top cover and spine, photos and illustrations throughout, 437 pages. The previous owner of the book, M.F. Weisner, officer candidate, has affixed photos (front and back poses) of himself in a required jock strap to the first pastedown endpaper and to the backside of the free endpaper along with a form he filled-out regarding his posture. Weisner printed his name and a notation on the endpapers. Condition of binding: Expected wear from use, light bumps to extremities, some loss of gilt to lettering, a few old humidity/liquid stains. Top edge and fore-edge are partially blacken, perhaps an old liquid stain? Internally: Pages are clear, easy to read. Photos/illustrations are clean, vivid. Overall: Good Plus condition. This is a Naval Academy manual of athletic training, defense techniques, first aid, sports, gymnastic exercises, etc. It's designed to turn Academy students… Read More

[Cleveland]: River's Bend Parks Corp. [no date] First edition, pamphlet format. About 5-3/8-inches wide x 8-5/8-inches tall. Thirty-one numbered pages. Condition: A few wrinkles, creases to covers; several bracketed paragraphs and checkmarks in text [penned in by former researcher]; else overall Very Good Plus. Binding tight. Nice historical perspective of Cleveland's [Ohio] Flats area, including the first Standard Oil location, White Sewing Machine Company, the Powerhouse (it powered streetcars), Beeman's Gum, and more. Very informative. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Pamphlet. Very Good.

New Yfork: Henry Harrison, 1908. [1908] FIRST EDITION Olive Green Hardcover, gilt lettering on backstrip (spine), 618 Pages including Index. THIS IS THE ACTUAL FIRST EDITION OF JOHN DEWEY AND JAMES H. TUFTS CLASSIC BOOK ON ETHICS, NOT A FACSIMILE OR MORE RECENT REPRINT. Condition of binding: Bumps to the extremity of the first cover, some age wear and discoloration spots, soiling, edgewear. Endpapers: Light age toning, the number 5¢ printed on the first pastedown endpaper. Edges: Age toning, darker on the top edge; discoloration area; scattered stains. Pages: Scattered underlines and notations in pencil. However, the text is clear and very readable. Overall: Fair condition. According to the Preface, the significance of the text in Ethics lies in its effort to awaken a vital conviction of the genuine reality of moral problems and the value of reflective thought in dealing with them. An excellent overview of ethics. This is a collectible, scarce vintage book even in its condition. Book stored in… Read More

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers, 1952. [1952] FIRST EDITION hard cover/dustjacket, 186 pages. [This is the 1952 collectible edition, not a more recent new copy or facsimile as most editions are today.] Laid-in insert titled "I Refuse to Drink Because." Condition of hardcover: Two corners and one extremity lightly bumped. Fore-edge bumped, affecting a few pages. Light age fading to top edge. Bookplate/faint pencil marks (from book dealer) on first free endpaper along with wrinkling. Offsetting to title and half-title pages (from laid-in insert); former owner's name stamped on rear blank page; lightly age toned; slight lean; else overall Very Good. Free the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Shelf wear/chips; light rubbing; expected light wear at folds; lightly age toned/scattered fading; else overall Very Good. Protected in Mylar cover. This book addresses many aspects of the alcohol problem - written in layperson's terms. The author presents a reasoned… Read More

London: Chapman and Hall [Circa unknown] Hardcover, Household Edition. Original publication was in serial form, in the periodical Household Words from April to August 1854 and in book form later the same year. THIS IS THE ACTUAL TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY REPRINT FROM THE ORIGINAL SERIAL AND BOOK - NOT A FACSMILE, RECENT REPRINT, OR LIBRARY BOOK. About 7¾-inches wide x 10-inches high. 134 pages. Untrimmed top edge. Elaborate gilt lettering, designs on front cover and spine, with borders and design in blind on back cover. Frontispiece, with tissue overlay including 20 renderings by H. French. Condition of binding: Top/foot of spine (backstrip) frayed, corners worn (some showing), wear/light bumps to extremities. Internally: Faint pencil marks on first free endpaper. Scattered old humidity stains, foxing, soiling, mostly to preliminaries. Crack at gutter (between pages 10 and 13, with pages 11/12 detached and laid in; some creases to pages. Else overall Good. Free of bookplates or stickers. Pages very… Read More