Search Results: Authors starting with O from Classic First Editions

New York : Random House, 1963. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. From a recent auction of modern first editions--with the auction tag still tipped into the book--this is a presentation copy with the complimentary tag from Random House still enclosed in the book. Unread condition--now protected in an archival jacket protector. A clean copy with no evidence of previous ownership. Signed by the author on the title page. A collection of 24 stories. Green cloth with gilt lettering on front board and spine--a superb copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket.

New York : Random House, 1966. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. From a recent auction of modern firsts with the auction tag laid into the book. A fine copy in a near-fine price clipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by John O'Hara on the title page--signature only without inscriptions. A clean & tight copy with no evidence of previous ownership. Solid red topstain--as new. The dustjacket has only a tiny bit of toning to the back panel- a nice collectible copy--hard to find signed and still in this nice of condition. A collection of 21 stories by the master storyteller.

U.S.A.: Dutton, 1982. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Oates directly on the title page--signature only--not signed on a bookplate. A tight and clean copy in unread condition. The dustjacket is unclipped and fine--protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering.

Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, 2002. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First Printing/First Edition (1-10). A fine copy in an unclipped and very good dustjacket. This copy signed on the title page by the author. From the prolific author of "The Nuclear Age" and "The Things They Carried"---O'Brien is one of the finest writer's about the Vietnam war era and the tremendous conflicts and the personal loss that war brings to all parties concerned. O'Brien won the National Book Award (1979) for "Going After Cacciato". He has the ability to create complete characters and moving stories covering some very serious issues while at the same time being very funny. The dustjacket has some damage to the bottom back panel--where a label was removed--covers the bottom 1/4 page and part of the UPC code.

New York : Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1985. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing (1-10) From a recent auction of modern firsts--with the auction tag tipped in--signed by O'Brien on the title page--signature only. A handsome first print copy--near- fine in a fine unclipped dustjacket--no markings or wear--appears to be in unread condition--small remainder dot to bottom page edge. A very very slight fading to the dustjacket spine--otherwise flawless condition from top to bottom. From the National Book Award winning author of "Going After Cacciato" and "The Things They Carried". From a recent Bonham's and Butterfields auction. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket cover.

Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2002. First American Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. Signed by O'Brien directly on the title page without any inscription. O'Brien is the winner of the National Book Award and widely praised as one of our great American authors. Protected by a Durafold plastic cover and will be shipped Priority Mail for media mail pricing.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Broadway Books, 1998. First American Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing. A handsome and fine copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket. Signed by the author directly on to the title page--without any inscription. Light age toning only--overall fine condition. The story of a man possessed by an erotic nature and the need to win back his former wife. Protected in a Durafold plastic jacket covering and shipped Priority Mail at Media Mail prices.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Broadway Books, 1998. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing 1998. A first print copy in very fine condition in a very fine and unclipped dustjacket---this copy signed by the author on the title page. From the National Book Award winning author of "The Things They Carried" and "Going After Cacciato". "This is a wildly funny, brilliantly inventive novel about a man torn between two obsessions: the desperate need to win back his former wife and a craving to test his erotic charms on every woman he meets." Very collectible condition.

U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. Hard to find Advance Review Copy in hard wraps--(paperback) First true printing in unopened pristine condition with the original publisher's B&W glossy photograph of the author enclosed along with the author's signature on the title page. For the Tim O'Brien collector---this is in great condition--not a mark. From the author of "The Things The Carried". Free shipping within the USA.y Carried".

U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a near fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by O'Callaghan on the title page and dated "6-11-94". Mint condition copy. A Delilah West Mystery.

U.S.A.: Albondocani Press, 1981. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Original Wraps. Fine/No Jacket. Previously uncollected short story, first published in the Georgia State College for Women creative writing journal, The Corinthian--in 1943. Limited edition of 200 numbered copies and 26 lettered copies. First edition (first printing). Fine in marbled wrappers with paper label on cover. One of 200 numbered copies. This is copy 169--foreward by David Farmer. Unpaginated.

New York: Random House, 1969. First American Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. A superb copy in fine condition in an unclipped and near fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page. First trade edition with "First Printing" on the copyright page. There was also a signed limited edition of 200. This was the author's final work before his death in 1970. A fine clean copy without any evidence of previous ownership. The dustjacket is complete with only a tiny bit of toning to the panels---or would also be fine. Great collectible copy.

U.S.A.: World Publishing, 1946. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. Signed & Inscribed by John O'Hara "Bill Fitzgerald" on the front free endpaper--with author signature . Tight and clean interior--faded spine and light edgewear to the bottom tips . Very good unclipped dustjacket ($1.49) in a new acrylic protector. Edgewear to the extremities-- at the head and heel of the spine and tips-a couple of small closed end tears. Very scarce signed. This is the first reprint edition--same year as first printing. Includes 3 novels (Butterfield 8, Pal Joey, and Hope of Heaven)--as well as 20 short stories.

New York : Random House, 1964. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. From an auction of modern first editions--with the auction tag laid into the book-- A near fine copy in a near fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only. Previous owner names in ink on front pastedown under front flap, otherwise no other markings--a clean and tight copy. The dustjacket is price clipped and has very shallow edgewear to the head and heel of the spine--and one tip. Overall a nice clean dustjacket and a very collectible copy. Signed O'Hara books are very scarce. Stated first printing on the copyright page.

U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. Signed by the author on the half title page--signature only without any inscription. A tight and clean copy in very collectible condition. Okri is the winner of the Booker Prize for "The Famished Road". Free shipping within the USA.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author with "Blessings" on the front free endpaper. Tight and clean --a very nice fine copy. The dustjacket is unclipped and protected in an acrylic dustjacket protector. Okri won the Booker prize for "The Famished Road".

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2004. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. A sparkling copy in very fine condition signed and inscribed by Winkler (aka "The Fonz") "You are Great" on the title page. Hank Zipzer is the character who closely resembles Winkler at a young age--who struggled with learning disabilities--and then got a lot of help from family, friends, and teachers. A great gift for any student. Collectible signed copy. Three copies available--the other two copies are inscribed "Stay Wonderful"!

U.S.A.: Doubleday , 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. A fine copy--the uncorrected proof--first printing. This copy is signed by Stewart O'Nan directly on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy in fine condition. Free shipping within the USA. The true first printing before the first trade edition hardcover.

U.S.A.: Knopf, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. An fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed by Ondaatje on the title page--signature only without inscriptions. Tight and clean--flawless and in gift quality condition. Dustjacket is unclipped with only the very lightest of rub to the back cover. Protected in an acrylic acetate dustjacket covering. From the Booker Prize winning author of "The English Patient".

U.S.A.: Sylvester & Orphanos, 2006. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. A fine "As New" copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Gore Vidal, who provided the introduction. Privately printed by Sylvester & Orphanos in Los Angeles--who were booksellers and publishers--until they passed away in 2018. Larger folio size--typical of books of photography. Unpaginated--Very collectible--scarce signed.