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

New York: New Directions, 1956. [1956] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET. Yellow hardcover, gilt lettering, 208 pages. Dustjacket: Black and white photo of a building facade with man sitting in front. Condition of hardcover: Faint age toning; some specks of brown in rear joint; else over Near Fine. Text is clean, clear, and very readable. Dustjacket: Age toning, mostly to back panel and folds; chips/short tears/creases to extremities, else overall Good. Price on flap intact. Protected in Mylar cover. This is the script for the film by Tennessee Williams incorporating the two one-act plays which suggested it: 27 Wagons Full of Cotton and The Long Stay Cut Short/or/The Unsatisfactory Supper. According to the publisher, Baby Doll is a taut, vibrant drama, the story of a pretty teenage girl, whose marriage to an older cotton-gin owner is to be in name only until her 20th birthday. With the two plays for reference, the reader not only is able to sense how Tennessee Williams molds his material but has… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: Circus Historical Society, 1978. [September-October 1978]. Bandwagon: The Journal of the Circus Historical Society, Vol. 22, No. 5. Illustrated with historical photos, 35 pages. Condition: Minor wrinkling to covers from handling, else overall Near Fine. Here are wonderful articles and photographs concerning "The Floyd and Howard Railroad Circuses 1925-30," "Cole Bros.," "A Checklist of Circus Buildings Constructed by John B. Ricketts," "The Sparks Circus, through 1928," and more. Historical. 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 receive when you order. We ship promptly. . Journal. Near Fine.

Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1982. [1982] Red binding, gilt designs, three raised ridges on spine, gilt on all three sides, an attractive repeated brown and white design on endpapers, 534 pages. Illustrations by the famous Edward Ardizzone, who illustrated the novels of three Victorian writers, Dickens, Thackeray, and Trollope. Condition: Bookplate of former owner on first pastedown along with his embossed page in preliminaries, else Fine. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase by the 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. This book, originally published in 1857, is a satirical comedy, the funniest of six Barsetshire novels. Set in Barchester, a cathedral town in the west of… Read More

Austin, Texas: University of Texas Press, 1992. [1992] Hardcover and dustjacket, First Edition. Black paper/cloth binding, black and gilt lettering on spine, vintage photos, 252 pages. Condition of hardcover: Fine, As New (never read). Stored in temperature-controlled book cabinet -- free of smelly damp smells and smoker's smell. Dustjacket: Minor shelf wear, else Near Fine. It was World War II and anything was possible. All the United States had to do was to attach small incendiary bombs to millions of bats and release them over Japan's major cities. As the bats went to roost, a million fires would flare up in remote crannies of the wood and paper buildings common throughout Japan. When their cities were reduced to ashes, the Japanese would surely capitulate. This is the story of the unusual bat bomb project, or Project X-Ray. For everyone who relishes true tales of action and adventure, Bat Bomb is a must-read. Historical. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer… Read More

New York: Walker Publishing Company, 2005. [2005] Hardcover and dustjacket, first published in United States in 2005. Black binding, gilt lettering, historical photographs (plates), 340 pages including Index. Overall, Fine. Free of smoke smells from a cigarette or cigar smoker. Kept in temperature-controlled environment. In gift-giving condition. [Note: Some online book dealers of this book title list it as "new" or "fine," even though the book was read. This book was never read, purchased as a collectible by the collector.] This is historic, highly readable, exciting account of a great clash of arms. You'll benefit with gripping insights into what it was like to fight on the Napoleonic battle. The struggle was titanic and bloody, and in the end, many felt Napoleon's defeat had reversed the tide of European history. 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… Read More

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1943. [1943] Hardcover and dustjacket. Red binding, black lettering, 337 pages. Pictorial dustjacket. This book is the complete and unabridged new edition - not a facsimile or a more recent reprint. This is the 1943 reprint. PUBLISHER GROSSET & DUNLAP USED THE SAME PRINTING PLATES USED TO PRINT THE FIRST EDITION IN 1916 TO REPRINT THIS 1943 EDITION (SO THE DATE 1916 APPEARS IN THIS BOOK). Condition: Hardcover is age darken. Top edge age darken with signs of old settled dust and light humidity/foxing stains. Edges age darken. Internally: Expected age darkening of endpapers, preliminaries, and pages; offsets (from dustjacket) to endpapers. Else Good. Binding tight. All text clear and easy to read. Dustjacket: Shelf wear, chips, and small pieces missing from extremities; lightly age toned; else overall Good. Protected in Mylar cover. This book does not have the smell of smoke of a cigarette or cigar smoker. This Tarzan story is about powerful enemies who kidnap his… Read More

Lexington, KY: University of Kentucky Press, 1955. [1955] First Edition hardcover and dustjacket. Black and white plates of vintage photographs. QUOTE PENNED BY AUTHOR, THEN SHE SIGNED HER NAME BELOW THE QUOTE. Condition of hardcover: Expected faint age toning; gift inscription on front endpaper (dated 1956); faint erased pencil marks on rear endpaper and backside of last page of index; else overall Very Good. Free of tears to binding and page tears. Pages and plates are clear and readable. Free of heavy musty smell or the smell of a former smoker. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Heavy chipping/short tears/small scrapes/chunks of paper missing, mostly at top extremity; lightly age toned; else overall Good. [A dustjacket is uncommon for this book title - they were typically trashed during the 1950s.] Protected in Mylar cover. The author, Elisabeth S. Peck, has written a three line quote and signed her name in full on the front endpaper. Vintage first edition. A wonderful historical book of Berea… Read More

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1999. [July 1999] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET, SIGNED BY LES ROBERTS. Condition: Faint erased pencil marks by book dealer related to pricing of book on first free endpaper, else overall hardcover and dustjacket are in Fine condition. In gift-giving condition. Here is an engaging detective plot set in Cleveland, alive with everything from its ethnic neighborhoods and its flavorful food to a believable cast of characters. This is a book for readers who like their detectives cut from the classic mold - a great whodunit story - gritty, grim, humorous, and sentimental. Collectable first edition book, signed by the author. 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 receive when you order. We ship promptly. . Signed By Les Roberts. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1952. [1952] Hardcover, no dustjacket (believe as issued). Tan and maroon binding. Gilt design and lettering on spine; top edge in gilt (other edges deckled to give a sophisticated look), 486 pages. Condition: Binding very faintly age darken, else overall book is Near Fine. Text is clear and very readable. Illustrations vivid. Book kept in temperature-controlled book case. Free of the smell of old humidity stains and the smell of cigarette or cigar smoker. This is a comprehensive bibliography of authors Caroline Virginia Krout, Mary Hannah Krout, Meredith Nicholson, [James] Maurice Thompson, Will Henry Thompson, Lew[is] Wallace, Susan Arnold Elson Wallace. Includes illustrations and excellent index for fast reference. Uncommon bibliography, a great reference. 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

Garden City and New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1919. 1919. Oblong paperback format, 227 pages including Index; plus 11 pages of advertising at end. Photos of birds in full color. Overview of each bird contains Note (sound of bird), Nest, and Range. Very clear and descriptive. A valuable reference for bird watchers, bird lovers, and lovers of nature. Vintage, collectible, Condition: Creases/shelf wear/handling wear, pieces of paper cover of binding missing from spine panel, top cover, and back cover. Internally: Very early name (1919?) and address of owner of book on first free endpaper along with chips at corners. Early crack at gutter repaired at title page, some wear marks on title page. Colored pages of birds are clean, clear, and vivid. Mostly based on binding and endpaper, book condition is Fair to Good. This is a scarce edition of this informative book. Uncommon. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of… Read More

Bedford, Pennsylvania: Aberjona Press, 2002. [2002] Paperback. Vintage photographs, 206 pages. Condition: New, pristine, collectible. [While other books online have been read but still classified as fine or new, this book was never read. It's new.] This excellent account of war was originally written while the author was a prisoner of the United States Army 1945-46, so Black Edelweiss is a boon to serious historians and World War II buffs alike. It's the author's precise recall - a candid view of his own mind and soul that makes this book outstanding - detailed, exceptionally accurate combat episodes. Very 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. It will be a pleasure to serve you. We ship promptly.. Paperback. Fine.

Fayetteville, Arkansas: The University of Arkansas Press, 1993. 1993. First Quality Trade Paperback, New Edition (hardcover size, quality paper, new information, etc.), 243 pages including comprehensive Index. SIGNED J. CARTER ON TITLE PAGE. Condition; fine, new. [Many books online are books that have been read by one or more readers, but the sellers still define the books as New. This book was purchased new, but never read. It belonged to a book collector; kept in a temperature-controlled book cabinet. It's new, crisp, in gift-giving condition]. According to Newsweek, this book's main lesson is one that Carter taught so well at Camp David; that adversaries in the Middle East can take giant steps toward peace if America's President acts as a 'trusted mediator' and an 'unwavering, enthusiastic' partner in the process. Carter's book is clear and understandable, well-reasoned and closely informed. This edition had been updated and is considered a New Edition. Signed.… Read More

Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., 1950. [1950] Hardcover and dustjacket. Black and white frontispiece, plus plates throughout. Condition of hardcover: Faint age toning (and two small stains) to extremities of binding. Edges toned, expected darker toning to top edge with soiling/foxing. Scattered toning/foxing to endpapers. Old (1959) Christmas gift inscription on first free endpaper. Preliminaries: Scattered toning. Text is in very good condition - very readable. Plates are clear and vivid. Overall, Very Good. Dustjacket. Price intact on flap. Lightly age toned/foxed/soiled, darker at spine strip and at folds. Shelf wear, chips (some small pieces missing), short creases, and long tears along folds at joints of spine panel. Overall Fair. Protected in Mylar cover. This is the complete work, available for the first time in a one-volume edition. It's the story of the Civil War in the words of those who fought it. It covers every major campaign and battle, and other aspects of the conflict… Read More

Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky, 1994. [1994] Hardcover and dustjacket. Condition of hardcover: Overall Fine. Kept on book shelf in smoke-free home. Pages are clean, clear. Dustjacket: Minor shelf wear; else overall Near Fine. (Protected in Mylar cover). A nice book for gift-giving or self-purchase. This delightful, engaging book presents 12 sketches and essays. The author's vignettes of life in the Bluegrass and the mountains range from sketches of fishing expeditions to studied accounts of the social workings of mountain communities. Fascinating. 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.. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.

New York: The Viking Press, 1942. 1942. FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET. Illustrated blue and white hardcover, blue tint to top edge, vintage photos, 185 pages. Condition: A light bump to one corner of back cover, else overall Near Fine. Text is clean, clear, and very readable. Black and white photos are clear, vivid. Dustjacket: Lightly age toned, short tear, shelf wear chips/abrasion at extremities; department store price label on rear flap; else overall Very Good. Publisher's price intact on flap. This is the very factual, insightful story of a bomber team in the U.S. Army Air Forces, relative to World War II. Steinbeck takes six typical men who are in the Army Air Forces and tells the personal story of each, from his home town through the work and play of his training days until he gets into actual combat. A thrilling story by a master author. It took 60 photographs to complement the personal stories of the brave men. A highly collectible book. Note: We are a well-established,… Read More

Norwalk, Conn: Easton Press, 2000. [2000] FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING HARDCOVER published in 2000 by the high-quality publisher Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING, CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER, SIMULATED LEATHER, FACSIMILE, OR BOOK PRINTED ON-DEMAND. Deep red binding, beautiful gilt designs, 351 pages. Illustrated by A. Christopher Simon. Three ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. The leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Fine, pristine. [While other books online by other dealers have been read but still classified as fine or new, this book was never read.… Read More

New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1984. [1984] FIRST EDITION, 16TH PRINTING HARDCOVER AND DUSTJACKET. INSCRIBED, SIGNED, AND DATED (10/17/94) BY RICHARD BACH, 316 PAGES. Condition: Fine, never read. Book stored in temperature-controlled book case by collector of signed books. Free of the smell of smoke from a cigarette or cigar smoker. Book in gift-giving condition. This book is by Richard Bach, the author of the famous book "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" and "Illusions." It's Bach's quest to find his woman, to learn of love and immortality not in the hereafter, but in the here and now. Yet caught in storms of wealth and success, disaster and betrayal, he abandons the search, and the walls he builds for protection become his prison. A beautiful, partially autobiographical story. Scarce, because, in addition to the inscription and signing, the author has drawn two hills and the sun in the distance on the title page. A wonderful, collectible book. Note: We are a… Read More

New York, London: D. Appleton and Company, 1920. 1920. Hardcover, no dustjacket. 2nd printing of this famous, uncommon book. Brown cloth binding, frontispiece of Buffalo Bill, 326 pages. Binding Condition: Part of backstrip (cloth over spine) missing from top of spine, about 1¼-inch, which affects part of book title lettering. Light fraying/short tears to foot of spine. Minor shelf wear. Light age toning/soiling/rubbed areas; corners turned in slightly/light bumps; slight cock (slant) to book. Old, handwritten name of former owner on first free endpaper; birthday inscription to the same person and date (June 24, 1920) on half-title page. Old brown stains of paper clip(s) once attached to preliminaries (front matter) and first four pages. Scattered old humidity marks/foxing/offsets and several short tears to preliminaries. Minor crack to gutter between back of half title page and frontispiece leaf. In general, crease and light age toning to pages. Overall book is in Good condition. This book… Read More

Cleveland: The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Medical Society, 1952. 1952. Vol. 37, 12 original paperback issues [January-December] of The Bulletin of The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland, nicely bound in a hardcover book with gilt lettering/numbers on spine. Seven of the 12 issues feature a series article on the History of Academy of Medicine of Cleveland. Also numerous articles and biographies of early doctors, institutions, and associations. Plus library news, meetings, publications, chronic illness problems in Cuyahoga County, management of medical issues, the Community Fund, events, and more. Condition: Several issues of The Bulletin have some rippling of pages (perhaps due to early dampness environment?). Relative to the binding: Former owner's name written on first endpaper with his notes in pencil, binding slightly cocked [from shelving]; else overall the 12 issues of The Bulletin and the binding are Very Good. Uncommon. Historical. Collectible. Excellent research… Read More

New York: Hastings House, Publishers, 1961. [1961] FIRT EDITION hardcover and dustjacket. Yellow binding with illustration of baseball players on top cover, 157 pages. Condition of hardcover: Old cello tape remains on endpapers; several page corners creased; edges age toned; else overall Very Good. No smoker's smell from cigarettes or cigars. Dustjacket: Price clipped on flap. Chips, short tears, creases to extremities. Light wear/soiling and age toning (especially at folds); else overall Good. Protected in Mylar cover. The hero of this professional baseball story is Bob Thomas, a young pitcher who finally gets his chance with a major ball club. Before he has time to get his uniform and practice, he is traded to another club. So begins the story -- with plenty of action on the diamond, a real look into professional baseball problems, lots of colorful atmosphere and chatter, and a non-stop plot. The author is a born story-teller who knows how to make his characters as colorful and convincing as… Read More