Search Results: Titles starting with A from BiblioStax

305 East 45th Street, New York: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, 1967. Stated Second printing, 1967. Charcoal grey smooth leather-like boards, bright gilt embossed cover and spine titles, moderate shelf wear, crease. Pages near fine, bright; no writing. Includes black satin ribbon marker. Bind fine; hinges intact. Very good second printing. Two facsimile signatures of Bill W. at foreword and final message. This inspiring collection contains material that reflects cofounder Bill W.’s personal viewpoint and experience. From his foreword: This volume includes several hundred excerpts from our literature, touching nearly every aspect of A. A.’s way of life. This material is an aid to individual meditation and a stimulant to growth and discussion, and can lead to a wider reading of all our literature. Over the past twenty-five years, it has been my privilege to write these books about A. A.: the text of Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Alcoholics Anonymous… Read More

Virginia Beach, Virginia: Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., 1982. Essays include: John Penial Controversy by W. H. Church; Develop Psychic Ability by Cayce; Earth Changes, Physical and Personal by Pluma Beck; Commentary on the Work Readings Chapter 2 on the move to Virginia Beach by Robert Adriance; Third Day of Creation and the Endocrine System by J. Everett Irion; Notes from the Medical Research Bulletin by William McGarey. Pages 139 - 183.. Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

New York, N. Y. 10012: American Broadcasting Companies - Journal Graphics , 1984. Beautifully signed by Stephen King below his name at cover: "Stephen King". Transcript from 1/13/1984 - one of one thousand printed. Includes one signed transcript and also one unsigned, for perusing. White quarto wraps, Nightline insignia in blue, show description, near fine. Pages fine; no writing in each. Saddle-stitch binds, fine. Intriguing episode documents the time and news of the day. "Mail-In Sweepstakes/The Book Business" highlights jackpot winners of the new state lotteries and how a single dollar ticket can become millions. Then the publishing business is examined with Stephen King appearing live from Bangor, Maine. Ted Koppel's interview centers around SK's success and the publishing game. Interestingly enough, January 13 of 1984 was a Friday and King's latest horror masterpiece was Pet Sematary. Each transcript is 13 pages. Insured post. . Signed by Subject.… Read More

Australia: Bartel Books, 2004. Large oversize softcover design. Heavy stock coated pages. Each letter of the alphabet offers a full two-page photograph of each native Australian animal. Scarce item.. Soft cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Mount Vernon, New York: The Peter Pauper Press, 1961. Rare title. Pictorial boards, lt. shelf wear. Pages very good; owner's name inside cover on clipped notecard. Dj moderate edge wear. Gingerbread themed boards and matching jacket; protected in clear sleeve. Delightful cookie recipes arranged alphabetically for each letter with small poems interlaced throughout. Many wonderful recipes. 64 pages.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Washington, D. C.: National Center for Law and Deafness, 1995. Rare material. Tan wraps, moderate wear. Pages fine. Saddle-stitch bind. 32 pages.. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

1955. Royal Order of DeepFreeze Task Force 43 Certificate beautifully signed by Admiral Richard E. Byrd at center across Antarctica map image. Large parchment richly decorated and measuring approximately 13" x 17" in fine vintage frame. Also signed by Captain O. C. Rohnke and presented to Harold W. Morris. Interestingly, certificate dated December 24, 1955. Very intriguing and esoteric artwork and decoration from this society of explorers. Operation Deep Freeze (OpDFrz or ODF) was the code name for a series of United States missions to Antarctica, beginning with Deep Freeze I in 1955/56. During this mission out of New Zealand, bases were further established, a million square miles were mapped through the air for the first time, and the 1929 Little America base was honored by Byrd with its seventy-foot transmitter tower now 6' above the snow pack. Symbolically charged certificate features Poseidon or Neptune with trident wooing topless mermaid, sea anchor and coiled rope, a… Read More

New York, 1931. ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD SIGNED AND INSCRIBED FRAMED PORTRAIT Beautifully signed and inscribed textured sepia portrait in fine vintage frame. Portrait by G. Maillard Kesslere of New York. Inscribed: "With admiration and regards, To Clare Luce, R. E. Byrd". Large portrait matted to acid-free material and backing board and preserved in fine vintage 11" x 14" frame. Undated; circa 1930's portrait and inscription. As shown. Insured post. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (October 25, 1888 - March 11, 1957) was an American naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest honor for valor given by the United States, and was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a segment of the Arctic Ocean, and a segment of the Antarctic Plateau. Byrd's expeditions were the first… Read More

Boston, Mass., 1954. Beautiful letter twice signed by Admiral Byrd, light wear w/standard letter crease. Includes original fine envelope w/3 cent Thomas Jefferson stamp. Includes signed Letter of Authenticity from authentication expert Herman Darvick. In this correspondence, dated December 21, 1954, Admiral Byrd cordially corresponds to "new friend" Woodward and wishes a Merry Christmas. Typed on Byrd's personal stationary printed in Polar Ice blue: "Byrd Polar Expeditions, 9 Brimmer Street, Boston, Massachussetts" Addressed simply to: "Mr. W. S. Woodward, Clinton, New York". "Dear Mr. Woodward: We rejoice that we have made a new and loyal friend this year, and so we want to drop that friend a note wishing him and his the best Christmas and New Year ever, and the expression of hope that we will meet during the New Year. Sincerely, Richard E. Byrd". "P. S. I am back to normal now having gained quite a few pounds. R. E. B." Very attractive.… Read More

New York, 1932. Beautifully signed Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co. bank check w/classic insignia. Draft is, rather remarkably considering his polar expeditions, made out to the Boston Ice Company for $8.50 and dated February 18, 1932. Insured post. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr., was an American naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest honor for valor given by the United States, and was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a segment of the Arctic Ocean, and a segment of the Antarctic Plateau. Byrd's expeditions were the first to reach both the North and South Pole by air.. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

New York, 1935. ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD SIGNED AND FRAMED PORTRAIT Beautifully signed by Richard E. Byrd: "R. E. Byrd" on sepia 8" x 10" portrait preserved in fine 10" x 12" vintage art deco frame. Portrait by G. Maillard Kesslere of New York with his signed printed name at front with NY jotted near his name. Kesslere's professional stamp at back of photo. Undated; circa 1930's portrait and signature. As shown. Insured post. Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (October 25, 1888 - March 11, 1957) was an American naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest honor for valor given by the United States, and was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a segment of the Arctic Ocean, and a segment of the Antarctic Plateau. Byrd's expeditions were the first to… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Plenum Publishing, 1989. Blue cloth boards, gilt spine titles, slight shelf wear. Pages crisp, clean. Dj fine. Offers a broad-based overview of AIDS-related interventions for counselors and caregivers. 205 pages.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

New Britian, Connecticut, U.S.A.: Lexington Books, 1993. Inscribed at endpaper, "For my Sister Sue, Best Wishes! Bill Banta, January, 1993." Navy coated cloth boards, silver spine titles, fine. Pages fine. Dj fine, unclipped 35.00. 422 pages. Bookstore mark. Health experts estimate that one million people in the United States are HIV positive, but new medical treatments allow many to work for years after contracting the AIDS virus. Drawing on the most comprehensive and up-to-date information now available on the complex legal and ethical issues related to AIDS, attorney William F. Banta explains employers', employees', and applicants' rights and responsibilities as defined by the new Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, COBRA, the National Labor Relations Act, state and local laws, arbitration awards, and the Centers for Disease Control.. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

New York, Paris, Washington, Chicago, London : Brentano's , 1891. Copyright 1891 by Morris Phillips. Compact 5" x 7 1/2" design. Red full-cloth boards, gilt cover and spine titles, design, moderate shelf wear, discoloration. Flourishing cover titles among decorative vignettes, collage design of grand hotel and travelling steamer. Pages near fine, clean; no writing. Marbled text block at all sides. String-bind, fine; hinges intact. Illustrated throughout with early photo plates, lively devices and vignettes throughout. Front and back pictorial endpapers in rich light brownish purple. Front five and fourteen back pages feature full-page advertisement plates for hotels, costumiers, touring ships, etc. and for the Home Journal, of which author Morris Phillips wrote and edited. Many feature wonderful imagery of hotel architecture and landscapes. Near very good rarity of fine book craftsmanship from Brentano's of New York. "Travel is the great source of true… Read More

Bellingham, Washington: Antigrav Press, 2001. Inscribed at front endpaper, "Charlotte - The only statistic we need to remember is 100% (100% alive!) Best Wishes, Sharon." Lt. cover wear. Pages very good. 137 pages. Bookstore mark.. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Columbus, Ohio: Charles E. Merrill Books, 1964. Rare material. Brown cloth boards lt. shelf wear. Pages very good. 579 pages.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1950. First printing w/A and Scribner colophon at copyright page. Black, full-cloth boards, gilt stamped facsimile Hemingway signature at front, spine titles fine; light shelf wear. Deckled pages fine, moderate tan; no writing. Bind strong; hinges intact. Dj light edge wear, rub, discoloration bottom 1/4" at back; unclipped 3.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Jacket design by A. Ivancich; spine titles on orange field. Ernest Hemingway's first novel in a decade - since For Whom the Bell Tolls - holds the essential emotion of that phenomenally successful book. In 'Across the River and into the Trees' there is a concept of the same intensity. Like the story of the Spanish civil war, which was centered upon a microcosm of action - the tense last days of an American in the midst of a group of guerrilla fighters, the story limits its scope to a very short span in the life of an American. This story builds its bridge not of days, but of… Read More

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1950. First printing with "A" and Scribner Press colophon at copyright; first state jacket w/spine titles on yellow background. Black, coated full cloth boards, gilt embossed Hemingway signature at frt. board, light shelf wear. Deckled pages fine, no writing; lt. must scent. Bind fine; hinges intact. Dj fully intanct, some edge wear, crease, generally good, attractive; clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Jacket design by A. Ivancich. Ernest Hemingway's first novel in a decade - since For Whom the Bell Tolls - holds the essential emotion of that phenomenally successful book. In 'Across the River and into the Trees' there is a concept of the same intensity. Like the story of the Spanish civil war, which was centered upon a microcosm of action - the tense last days of an American in the midst of a group of guerrilla fighters, this story limits its scope to a very short span in the life of an American. This story builds its bridge… Read More

Thirty Bedford Square, London: Jonathan Cape, 1950. First U.K. Edition Published September 4, 1950, three days before the first U.S. Edition. Stated at copyright: First Published 1950. Blue-green full cloth boards, maroon cover symbol and spine field w/silver spine titles, moderate shelf wear, discoloration. Pages fine, clean; no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Stylish wrapper, moderate rub, edge wear, closed tear; unclipped 9s. 6d. net, protected in new clear sleeve. Colorfully subdued wrap-around jacket art by Hans Tisdall of Venetian docked gondola. Titles beautifully incorporated in wrapper image w/title itself at back panel. Ernest Hemingway's first novel in a decade - since For Whom the Bell Tolls - holds the essential emotion of that phenomenally successful book. In 'Across the River and into the Trees' there is a concept of the same intensity. Like the story of the Spanish civil war, which was centered upon a microcosm of action - the tense last days of an American… Read More

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1950. First printing w/'A' and Scribner colophon at copyright page. Black, full-cloth boards, gilt stamped facsimile Hemingway signature at front, spine titles, light shelf wear, rub. Pages near fine, clean. Stylish antiquarian signature inside cover: "Shirley A. Stokes". Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper, moderate shelf wear, chip; unclipped 3.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Jacket design by A. Ivancich; spine titles on orange field. Classic portrait of Hemingway holding one of his cats at back panel. Ernest Hemingway's first novel in a decade - since For Whom the Bell Tolls - holds the essential emotion of that phenomenally successful book. In 'Across the River and into the Trees' there is a concept of the same intensity. Like the story of the Spanish civil war, which was centered upon a microcosm of action - the tense last days of an American in the midst of a group of guerrilla fighters, the story limits… Read More