Search Results: Titles starting with A from R. Siedlecki Vintage Books

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1999. [1999] Deep maroon, FULL LEATHER BINDING featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. [Not a trade book, book on demand, or paperback - it's the leather-bound edition.] Sophisticated, fine binding has four 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. 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). Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of the book. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: New, pristine. Collector purchased book new, kept it in temperature-controlled bookcase. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Book never read. This is the fascinating tale of Macon Leary, a detached 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

New York and London: Harper & Brothers, 1923. [1923] Hardcover, pictorial binding, full color frontispiece and illustrations, 421 pages. Illustrated by Worth Brehm. Condition: Minor shelving wear; light foxing to illustrated paper on top cover; former owner's name and date (December 25, 1934) stamped on first endpapers; light toning/foxing, mostly to preliminaries; else overall Very Good. Free of smoke smells from a cigarette or cigar smoker. According to Mark Twain, this is a book of "dialects used, to wit: the Missouri negro dialect; the extremest [sic] form of the backwoods Southwestern dialect; the ordinary 'Pike County' dialect; and four modified varieties . . ." Of course, the story is a classic. The book's narrator is Huckleberry Finn, a boy who artless vernacular speech is admirably adapted to detailed and poetic descriptions of scenes and narrative renditions that could be defined as comical and subtly ironic. An early collectible book, first copyrighted by… Read More

Great Britain: Pen & Sword Books Ltd., 1997, 1997. [1997] Hardcover and Dustjacket. First published in 1830 (now rare), republished in this edition by Leo Cooper; 176 pages including comprehensive Index. Condition of hardcover: lightly toned on top edge, else Fine. Dustjacket is Fine, like-New. Book never read by collector. He kept this book and others in a temperature-controlled book case. Book in gift-giving condition. This classic account of life on campaign in the Walcheren, Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns between 1809 and 1815 is reproduced as it was published in 1830, only with a reset in a contemporary style. The author, Captain John Kincaid of the 95th Regiment, later to be honored in recognition of its magnificent service under Wellington as a separate corps within the Army, The Rifle Brigade, brings to life the trials of war. Kincaid focuses on his own experiences and the activities of his beloved regiment and the Light Division, of which the 95th formed so important a part. It is a… Read More

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1977. [1977] FIRST TRADE EDITION. Quarter-bound binding (two tones of blue), 129 pages. Dustjacket: Photo of Thornton Wilder on back panel. Condition of hardcover: Very light, almost not noticeable bump on extremity of rear cover, else Fine. Text is clear, very readable. Free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Book kept in temperature -controlled room. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Two short vertical tears at extremity; shelf wear; faded spine panel; else overall Very Good. In the Alcestiad, Wilder retells the story of the ancient legend of Alcestis, Queen of Thessaly, who gave her life for her husband Admetus, beloved of the Sun Apollo, and was brought back from Hell by Hercules. It is followed, according to Greek tradition, by a comic satyr play: A one-act diversion in which Apollo, disguised as a kitchen-boy, confounds The Drunken Sisters - the Fates - to save the life of Admetus. Truly classic, sophisticated writing by Thornton Wilder. A very… Read More

London: Published at the Office, London, 1861. [1861] Believed to be First Edition, two volumes bound in one hardcover, ¾-bound (leather, marbled paper), plus marbled edges and endpapers. Frontispiece and illustrations throughout (in-text and full-page illustrations). Vol. I: 372 pages; Vol. II: 372 pages. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE OR LATER PRINTING; THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1861 EDITION. Condition of binding: Wear to leather (some chips, abrasions, rubbing, etc.), later applied binding tape at each joint along with later applied cello binding tape at first hinge and at title page. Original backstrip (spine) with ridges has 2¼-inch piece missing at foot and is worn completely to a smooth finish, which is flaking (has been reattached) Even in this condition, it is the original backstrip. Turnovers at endpapers are worn, some pieces missing. Overall Fair condition. Internally: Periodic wrinkles/creases, age toning, old marks (possibly insects, age marks), humidity/acid paper toning, yet overall,… Read More

Philadelphia: Reformed Church Publication Board, 1877. 1877. First Edition. Paper pamphlet style, about 6¾-inches wide by 8½-inches high, 39 pages with illustrations and advertisements, such as a full-page ad for Wanamaker's of Philadelphia. Condition: Heavy wear, creases, tears, chips, pieces missing (mostly to paper binding and at margins). Several penciled-in numbers on back cover by previous owner. Lightly age toned and old damp stains. Else, overall Fair. Text is clear and readable, illustrations are clear. This publication by the Reformed Church in the United States includes an almanac for 1877, and articles that included the number of saloons in the country, a watchman's song, religious-oriented articles (including those addressing Good Friday), missions (and their commercial value), how to have good teeth, the American Flag, the qualifications of a Sunday-School teacher, tips on a good speech, odd church names, pulpit advertising, arriving late at church, revivals, tips… Read More

Birmingham, Alabama: The Notable Trials Library, 1989. [1989] First Special Edition Deep Green Hardcover, Quarter-Bound in Genuine Leather (spine stamped in 22-karat gold) by The Notable Trials Library. This is a Fine Binding with gilt designs and lettering, gilt on all edges, marbled endpapers, special premium text paper, satin bookmark, 380 pages. Several vintage photographs. For this edition, the famous Alan M. Dershowitz wrote the Introduction. Here is what is called "the murder of the century," carefully researched and written. The defense attorney was "the lawyer of the century," the second or third in Clarence Darrow's distinguished career. Two motion pictures were based on the famous trial; numerous books were written about it. The documentation account is the richest in documentation, containing substantial portions of the legal proceedings, psychiatric reports, and confessions. It contains the most remarkable legal arguments in the history of advocacy - Clarence… Read More

Indianapolis and New York: Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1943. [1943] First Edition hardcover/dustjacket SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Blue binding, gold lettering, blue tint to top edge, deckled fore-edge (to give book a quality look), frontispiece of Herman Schneider (other vintage photos throughout), 324 pages. A bound-in page insert presents this book to a 1933 graduate of the College of Engineering at University of Cincinnati. The insert is signed by the president of the university, the dean of the College of Engineering, and the author of the book. Condition of book: Two light bumps to binding; stain on first free endpaper (from University of Cincinnati logo on bound-in insert); faint age toning; else overall Very Good. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Shelf wear; closed tears; light abrasion marks and wear; lightly age toned; else overall Good. Protected in Mylar cover. This is the biography of Dean Herman Schneider of the president of the University of Cincinnati.… Read More

Franklin Center, Penn.: Franklin Library, 1981. [1981] ¼ leather blue binding, beautiful gilt designs and lettering, three ridges on spine, gilt on all edges. Illustrated by Mitchell Hooks, 418 pages. Marbled endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. The acid-free book paper is a special paper stock made to archival standards. The publisher is no longer in business, so all ¼ leather books by this publisher are collectible. Condition: Fine. Book was the property of a book collector who purchased the book new but never read it. Free of the smoke smells of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Book kept in temperature-controlled book cabinet. This is a wonderful novel by Henry James, a master storyteller. It tells the story of Lambert Strether, a Massachusetts editor engaged to the widowed Mrs. Newsome. She becomes concerned about her son Chadwick's love life in Paris. She encourages Strether to develop a strategy to get her son back to her. Strether's investigations proceed slowly and the story… Read More

Fayetteville, Arkansas: University of Arkansas Press, 1991. [1991] Hardcover and dustjacket, black and white plates and illustrations, 268 pages including comprehensive Index. This is an engrossing story of the author's attempt to track down the hidden story of free women of color in antebellum Georgia. Her painstaking research uncovers a wealth of information - clearly written, concise, informative, and an enjoyable read. It unfolds the complexity of Southern society during the period. Condition of hardcover: minor speckling of age/humidity on top edge, else overall Near Fine. Book kept in temperature-controlled room. Free of the smell of cigarette or cigar smoker. Dustjacket: Fine. 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.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Boston: Brown and Company/University Press, 1899. 1899. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION HARDCOVER, 137 PAGES. Blue decorative binding, gilt on top edge, uncut fore-edge and bottom edges. Frontispiece of Kipling (Dec. 30, 1865-Jan. 18, 1936) with tissue overlay. Introduction by G.B.T. Condition of binding: Wear to binding, scattered stains, darken backstrip (spine), short tears/shelving wear at top/foot of backstrip. Endpapers: Lightly speckled/foxing with breaking down of paper (same, plus light age toning on some pages). Two pages chipped in one corner. Overall, Fair condition. However, hinges/joints holding tight; text is clear, readable. This is a scarce, unauthorized first American edition of America Notes, a collection of seven essays Kipling wrote in 1891 after his first tour of America. He visited several locations starting with San Francisco. During his trip he met Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens). American Notes includes sections on American Politics, The Yellowstone, Chicago, and America'… Read More

Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 1984. [1984] First Edition hardcover and dustjacket. Illustrated. Tall book format, 331 pages. Condition of hardcover: Faint light age toning to edges, else overall Near Fine. Internally: Fine condition. Text is clear and very readable. Historical visuals are sharp and vivid. Dustjacket: Almost insignificant shelf wear, else overall Near Fine. Free of smelly humidity stains or the smell of a smoker. This is a wonderful, comprehensive chronology - a list of dates and insights about the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy. Here you'll find concise descriptions and explanations of the consequence of significant events, rather than just a bunch of facts. The author shows the reader the various stages of development and provides a sense of continuity. Over 200 illustrations, including specially commissioned maps. A calendar Index. An American naval vessels Index. And much more. When published, this book was the only one of its kind in print. Excellent reference.… Read More

Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., 1947. [1947] THIS IS ACTUAL 1947 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED HARDCOVER WITH CARDBOARD CARTON, No. 446 of 555, SIGNED by both authors on the limitation page. NOT A FACSIMILE OR MODERN RECENT REPRINT. Deckled fore-edge and bottom edge (to add distinction to the book), top edge in gilt. Original cello cover. Book condition: Faint, minor, almost insignificant age darkening to cloth; light bump to one corner (almost not noticeable); previous owner's name and date [12-25-47] on first free endpaper; minor age toning/foxing/old damp spots to verso of limitation page, half title, and margin of frontispiece; mostly light age toning to fore-edge and bottom edge, else overall Very Good. Gilt lettering and design are Fine. Condition of cellophane book cover: Edge wear, chipped, slightly age darken, creased, else Good. Condition of book carton: Rubbed, corner's showing, edge wear, lightly age toned; limited edition label on cover has short air pocket, insignificant… Read More

University of Wisconsin: Kenneth Coleman, 1952. 1952. A Hardcover-Bound Thesis on the American Revolution in Georgia 1763-1789, Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin in 1952, It appears this 760 pages' book (over 258,000 words) is one of a few submitted to the evaluation committee at the school. Uncommon. Book is remarkably comprehensive, historical, and well-documented. Book contains bound-in map, List of Abbreviations, Appendixes, and Bibliography. Black binding, gilt lettering. Condition: Minor scuffing to binding (very heavy book), old dust/soiling to edges, else overall book is Near Fine. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Scarce and very collectible 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… Read More

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Center, 1988. [1988] Green binding, gilt and silver designs, three raised ridges on spine, gilt on all three sides, an attractive design of the title of the book on endpapers, 453 pages. Illustrations by William Cone; designer Kate Nichols chose the display type face. Condition: Fine. New, book ordered direct from the former publisher, Franklin Library. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase by a book collector. Book never read. Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high-quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and highly collectible. The author, Robert Traver, kept the wire-taut tension of the courtroom formula but discarded the predictability. The central character, a hapless, stone-broke lawyer is hired only as a second choice. Instead of a formulaic plot in… Read More

Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1976. [1976] Full Leather-Bound Fine Binding Hardcover, 897 pages. WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN 1956. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE, A TRADE BOOK, OR A BOOK-ON-DEMAND. THIS IS THE 1976 FINE BINDING BY FRANKLIN LIBRARY. Beautiful top grain cowhide binding features gilt designs and lettering, five ridges on back (spine). Edges gilded and cover ornamentation are genuine gold. The fabric endsheets were dyed and moiréed. Satin ribbon book mark, bound in. The acid-free book paper is a special "1854" Medium Cream paper. Franklin Library is no longer in business, so all leather-bound books by this publisher are collectible. Condition: Some scratches and rubbing to gilt on edges (mostly from shelving and handling), else overall Near Fine. The book was shelved in a temperature-controlled cabinet. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. This novel is about the Civil War's notorious Andersonville Prison in Georgia. The story became a… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1987. [1987] Gray, full-leather hardcover featuring beautiful gilt designs and gilt lettering, frontispiece, 549 pages. Includes convenient Index. THIS IS NOT THE TRADE BOOK, A FACSIMILE, COMPOSITE OR SIMULATED LEATHER. THIS IS THE FULL, GENUINE LEATHER WITH GILT FINISHES PUBLISHED BY EASTON. Four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully leather binding was 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). Endpapers feature repeating illustration of Presidential eagle. Edges gilded three sides to enhance the elegance of the book. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: Minor light rubbing on gilt edges (from shelving); else overall Fine, like new. Pages are crisp and clean. Text clear and very readable.… Read More

Norwalk, Conn: The Easton Press, 1964. [1964] This is the FULL GENUINE LEATHER, VOLUME II HARDCOVER by Easton Press --- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. Vol. II: Portrait of a President. Note: We believe the book was published in 1985 by Easton Press, although the copyright page states 1964. However, this is the most desirable volume, since it addresses Andrew Jackson as the 7th President of the United States. Deep red full leather binding features beautiful gilt design and gilt lettering, frontispiece, vintage illustrations and photos, index. Three raised ridges on spine. Lettering, design stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. Gold --- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured, shaded; acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Smyth-sewn pages into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded three sides to enhance the elegance of the book. Endpapers feature repeating design… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2003. [2003] This is the FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING HARDCOVER published in 2003 by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING, THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER, OR SIMULATED LEATHER, OR A FACSIMILE. SIGNED ON THE SIGNING PAGE BY THE AUTHOR AND SIGNED AGAIN ON THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDED WITH THE BOOK. Deep green leather binding featuring beautiful gilt designs, 295 pages. Three ridges (hubs) 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. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of the book. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: New, never read. Purchased… Read More