Search Results: Titles starting with D from Type Punch Matrix

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1987. First edition (stated). Fine in about-fine jacket.. Signed first printing of the fourth Kinsey Millhone mystery, in which the private detective finds herself investigating a murder when all she wanted to do was get paid by the man who stiffed her. In this entry of Grafton's Alphabet Series, the suspicious death of a drunk adds a layer of moral ambiguity fitting to the modern noir tone. The success of the Kinsey Millhone books inspired a generation of writers to create their own casually badass heroines, to the delight of millions of readers. 8'' x 5.25''. Original black paper boards, rose gold-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($15.95) pictorial dust jacket designed by Abby Kagan. [10], 229, [1] pages. Signed by Grafton in black felt ink on title page. Only minute bumping to spine ends; jacket with a shadow of a paperclip indentation on front panel (no discoloration, visible close inspection only).

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1987. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed later printing of the fourth Kinsey Millhone mystery, in which the private detective finds herself investigating a murder when all she wanted to do was get paid by the man who stiffed her. In this entry of Grafton's Alphabet Series, the suspicious death of a drunk adds a layer of moral ambiguity fitting to the modern noir tone. The success of the Kinsey Millhone books inspired a generation of writers to create their own casually badass heroines, to the delight of millions of readers. 8'' x 5.25''. Original black boards. Original unclipped ($21.95) color pictorial dust jacket. 230 pages. Signed by Grafton to title page. Jacket with a bit of bumping to corners and spine ends. Tight.

London: Andersen Press, 1994. First edition. Fine.. First printing of this story of a little panda who imagines new friends while he's trying to fall asleep, which leads to quite a surprise for his father! THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. 9'' x 8''. Original color pictorial boards. No jacket, as issued. Illustrated in color. [12] leaves with one fold-out. A hint of bumping to corners and spine ends. Sharp and bright.

Joliet: Volland, 1928. Very good plus.. One of the most striking Volland publications of all, a Volland Sunny Book illustrated by Ve Elizabeth Cadie with fine, bold color designs in her unique, Art Deco style. This copy was once in the inventory of Aleph-Bet Books, and the description uses their images; if you would like further photos of the book, please contact us. Original cloth backed pictorial boards. Fourth printing ("edition"). Cover rubbed in a few areas.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 2002. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. Inscribed first printing of this suspenseful account of a young investigative reporter rehashing the events of her sister's murder when she was a little girl, uncovering new details of a case long thought closed. Mary Higgins Clark was one of the most popular mystery and suspense writers of the latter half of the 20th century and the first part of the 21st, with each of her 51 books a bestseller in the US. 9'' x 5.75''. Original two-toned boards. Original price-clipped color pictorial dust jacket. 292 pages. Inscribed by Clark to title page, "Happy Birthday, / Ruth!" dated March 20, 2005. Jacket and binding with mild edgewear. Tight.

Philadelphia: American Book and Bible House, 1902. Good only, lacking several leaves and plates.. First edition of this attractive how-to book for girls, featuring extensive descriptions of various crafts and even magic tricks to play with friends. DAINTY WORK FOR DAINTY PEOPLE, like many craft books even today, is aimed at girls and women; embroidery, lacemaking, knitting, and crocheting are all described in easy-to-follow terms, and a section on educational and amusing activities is also included. But handmade crafts were, and continue to be, more than simple pastimes: historian Clive Edwards notes that the gendering of crafts "led to the distinction between amateur women and professional men," further calling attention to the idea of encouraging women to "use their 'spare' time productively" (11-12). This title is an interesting example of the development of DIY culture. 9.5'' x 7''. Original green pictorial cloth binding. Illustrated with several full-page color plates and numerous… Read More

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006. Fine in fine jacket.. Signed first edition of this young adult coming-of-age novel set amidst the cows and football players of rural Wisconsin. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original black cloth stamped with pink metallic cow; pink metallic spine lettering. Pink endpapers. Original unclipped ($16.00) dust jacket by Sheila Smallwood. 275, [1] pages. Signed by Murdock on title page. Minimal edgewear.

New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, 1996. Fine.. First edition, first printing, in which different animals demonstrate different ways of dancing. 8.25'' x 10.5''. Pictorial boards. Wonderful color illustrations on every page by the author.

London: Printed for J. Coxhead, 1816. Very good plus.. Regency-era edition of these richly hand-colored engravings by one of the finest imitators of Holbein, in a handsome contemporary binding. Holbein's Dance of Death, designed in the 1520s and first printed from Lutzelberger's woodblocks in 1538, enjoyed decades of sustained popularity among the morbid Protestants of northern Europe, with the theme's popularity only increasing as waves of imitators produced their own editions and copies. Hollar (1607-1677) produced a particularly skillful version; his series of 30 etchings was initially published in 1651 with decorative borders by Abraham Diepenbeeck; the editions of 1780 and following were printed without the borders and with explanatory text. This London edition of 1816 issued the plates in a fourth state, reworked "with the utmost attention to the preservation of their original spirit and character" (Douce) and exquisitely colored by hand. With a Life of Holbein, two essays, and descriptive… Read More

New York: Horizon Press, 1965. Very good in very good jacket.. First printing of this collection of Denby's dance criticism, warm inscribed to fellow critic Clive Barnes and his wife. Not only were Barnes and Denby two of the most prominent dance critics at the time - indeed Barnes described Denby as "our finest dance critic" - but Barnes reviewed this very book for the New York Times, describing DANCERS, BUILDINGS AND PEOPLE IN THE STREETS as: "Witty, irrevant, and sharp, yet gentle [...] a dance book in a hundred." A remarkable association. 8.25'' x 6.25''. Original quarter black cloth over blue boards. In original unclipped ($5.95) dust jacket. 288 pages. With an introduction by Frank O'Hara. Inscribed by Denby on half title: "For Clive and Trish / the Greatest [underlined] / (dance [near?] and dance far [?] ) / ANYWHERE / from Edwin / who loves them each / and both.

New York: The Viking Press, 1964. First edition. Near fine in very good jacket.. Inscribed first printing of the classic story of Dandelion, a failed aesthete but successful party guest, embellished by an original color portrait of the titular lion. 8.25'' x 9.75''. Original yellow pictorial cloth. In original unclipped ($3.00) pictorial jacket. 48 pages. Illustrated in color throughout. Inscribed by Freeman across front paste-down and front free endpaper, with his full-page original color drawing. Light offsetting to endpapers. 1.5'' chip to heel of spine, with a few additional tears and unobtrusive tape repairs to jacket verso. Light bumping to boards.

London: John Murray, 1918. Very good.. First edition of this collection, with a title story predicting the submarine warfare strategy of the first World War and a preface by Doyle noting its composition 18 months before that war began. 7'' x 4.25''. Original red cloth. 246 pages. Though no provenance markings, this copy from the library of noted actor and Sherlockian Curtis Armstrong. Light foxing to edges of text block and scattered throughout. Pencil name to front endpaper. Faint staining, light wear to boards. Rear hinge cracking (still firm). Spine sunned.

New York: Villard Books, 1995. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this harrowing tale of an escaped inmate who is hell-bent on making his psychiatrist his next victim. Lovett draws on her experience as a researcher at the New Mexico State Penitentiary to craft the story of forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sylvia Strange. 9.25'' x 6''. Original cloth-backed boards. Original unclipped ($22.00) color pictorial dust jacket. 326 pages. Signed by Lovett to title page. Sharp.

Paris: Domino Press, 1931. First edition. Very good plus.. First printing of a pivotal book in Rojankovsky's career, his first in English, and the first book published by the Domino Press, founded in Paris by American expats Esther Averill and Lila Stanley. Averill initially met Rojankovsky for a different design project, but when that fell through Rojankovsky suggested a children's book collaboration. Inspired in part by Rojankovsky's childhood love of James Fenimoore Cooper books, DANIEL BOONE was meant to be a lavish vision of the American West - but for that reason, American publishers considered it too expensive to print. Averill's response was to found the Domino Press in order to make the book a reality. Published in both French and English, this copy is the English issue. The book's success is credited in part with revitalizing the French children's book market, and played a role in Rojankovsky landing work in the famous Père Castor series. 14.5'' x 11.5''. Original quarter blue cloth,… Read More

New York: Viking, 1939. First printing. Near fine in very good jacket.. First edition of this Newbery Award Winner, with an original typed signed letter from Daugherty discussing the book. Written by Daugherty and wonderfully illustrated by him with striking color lithographs throughout, this copy includes an original typed letter written to a fan. In it Daugherty warmly discusses the book, Daniel Boone, and his other books. Daugherty signatures and letters are not common. 10.75'' x 8''. Original publisher's brown cloth. In original price-clipped jacket with Newbery Award sticker to front panel. 96 pages. Jacket has two chips to front panel, a few tiny tape repairs to verso. Overall, clean and sound. The letter is loosely laid in and has old tape marks (likely from album) to edges. Daugherty has made several sloppy corrections and a few spelling errors in the text. 250 words in total approx.

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1987. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this collection of six of du Maurier works, including THE BIRDS and DON'T LOOK NOW, with atmospheric illustrations by Michael Foreman. THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. 9'' x 6.75''. Original grey boards. Original unclipped (£10.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. 284 pages. Signed by Foreman to title page. Jacket with a hint of edgewear. Binding with a touch of bumping to spine ends. Firm.

New York: Orchard Books, 1994. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this charming rhyme about a daddy who locks his keys in the car as a storm approaches. 11'' x 8''. Original grey boards. Original unclipped ($15.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color and black and white. [32] pages. Signed by Catalonotto to front flyleaf. Tight and clean.

New York: Walker & Company, 2000. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of the second Claire Watkins mystery, following the former big-city cop as she tries to build a new life in a small town after the death of her husband - only to find that murder has followed her. Mary Logue is not just an Edgar-nominated mystery writer, but a talented rug-maker and poet. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original blue boards. Original unclipped ($23.95) color pictorial dust jacket. 232 pages. Signed by Logue to title page. Jacket with a touch of rubbing to rear. Sharp.

New York: Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1977. Near fine in near fine jacket.. Signed first edition of the third book in the Riverworld series, by the three-time Hugo Award winner. 9'' x 6''. Original blue cloth with silver-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($9.95) dust jacket by Vincent di Fate. 412 pages. Signed by Farmer on half-title page. Minor traces of soil to fore-edge. Light edgewear to jacket.

Minneapolis: Graywolf Press, 2012. Fine.. First US edition, special promotional copy of this collection of short stories from the multiple award-winning Irish author - issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSABLE Series. For more than ten years and over seventy installments, Powell's Books (Portland) has been issuing their semi-monthly INDIESPENSABLE series, a subscription-only selection of specially-produced, (typically) limited edition volumes from many of the most prominent names in literature (Claire Messud, George Saunders, Michael Chabon, Annie Proulx, Donna Tartt, J.M. Coetzee, Jeffrey Eugenides, Jonathan Franzen, Siri Hustvedt) and publishing (McSweeney's, Graywolf, Algonquin). Installments commonly include a specially slipcased recent release, as well as one of more promotional titles (usually ARCs or like, but sometimes, advance excerpts). 8.25'' x 5.25''. Original color pictorial wrappers. 186 pages. Bright.