Search Results: Titles starting with N from Classic First Editions

U.S.A.: Henry Holt, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Sue Grafton on the title page--signature only with no additional inscriptions. A tight and clean copy in unread condition. The dustjacket is protected in a new mylar clear plastic covering. A very collectible flawless copy. Signed in person.

U.S.A.: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1997. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. From the collection of Seattle area Architect and prolific book collector Donald Olsen--a fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed on the front free endpaper by authors Carl Hiaasen, Elmore Loenard, Edna Buchanon. No other inscription. A tight and very clean copy in an unclipped dustjacket. Protected in clear acrylic covering.

U.S.A.: Columbia University Press, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A superb copy in mint condition and in an unclipped and very good dustjacket. This copy is signed, with signature only, on the title page by the author. A tight and clean copy in fine condition. The dustjacket has a blemish where a price tag was improperly removed--(see photo)--otherwise the dustjacket would also be fine. Lahiri is the Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Interpreter of Maladies". This is the story of an Indian family trying to cope with life in a new country--and Lahiri's style of narration is unique and refreshing.

U.S.A.: Johnson, Fry & Company, 1862. First American Edition 1st Printing. LEATHER. Near Fine/No Jacket. Alonzo Chappel. From the estate of Steinbeck's bibliographer Homer Adrian Goldstone. First Edition--Two volume set. Full Morocco with gilt edges all around. Finely decorated exterior in tooled leather and gilt lettering. 5 Raised bands on the spine. A handsome near fine set with a tiny bit of rubbing to the extremities-- and a bit of light foxing to a few pages. Steel engravings to the portraits from full length portraits done by the author with facsimile signatures of the figures (from record) below the portraits. There are 57 engravings on Vol 1 and 62 on Vol 2. Portraits are accompanied by a brief biography penned by Duyckinck---a biographer and historical narrator. Volume 1 has almost no exterior rubbing and Volume 2 has just a little bit of rubbing mostly to the extremities. The gilt edges all around are like new condition. 9 1/4" x 11 1/4". Additional digital scans… Read More

U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2001. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. From the collection of Seattle area Architect and prolific bookman Donald Olsen--a fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket--this copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only. Tight and clean--flawless copy--in gift quality condition. Protected in an acrylic dustjacket cover. A seafaring mystery.

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1911. First American Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Howard Christy. First Harper's printing- first edition. Signed and dated "March 1912" on the front free endpaper. A superb very good plus copy from the auctioned collection of M. B. Goldstone--who- along with brother Homer Goldstone--were prolific collector's and bibliographers to Steinbeck. Light edgewear to the extremities and age toning dustiness to the page edges--otherwise near fine. A clean and tight interior and strong hinges and spine. A lovely copy. Scarce to find in this condition.

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1912. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. First Printing. 332 pp with illustrations. Original tissue guard still attached to frontispiece. A very good copy. No evidence of previous ownership. Tight and square. Light dusting to the endpages all around. Some fading to the lettering at the spine--Front paper covered illustration is worn but still nice. A nice collectible copy in green cloth with gilt lettering.

U.S.A.: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed on the half title page and dated "New York- 8/16/89"--no other inscriptions--not inscribed to any one person. A tight and clean unread copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Rear panel has blurbs of high praise from Peter Matthiessen and John Gardner. Dustjacket is protected in a new clear acrylic covering. Scarce signed.

U.S.A.: Grove Atlantic, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Original Wraps. Near Fine/No Jacket. A signed advance copy in near-fine condition with just the lightest of rubbing to the black front cover--else would be fine-tight and clean copy in hard paper wraps--softcover. Signed by Hjortsberg on the title page just above his printed name. A really great read featuring Poe and Conan Doyle and a brilliantly deranged serial killer--who could ask for more? A true first print copy before original publication of the trade issue. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1997. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. From the collection of Seattle area Architect and prolific bookman Donald Olsen--a fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy has been signed by Smith on the title page--without any inscription. A beautiful copy. A grouping of 12 stories.

U.S.A.: HarperCollins, 2006. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Michael Crichton directly on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy. The dustjacket is complete and not price-clipped-- also fine. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Crown, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. From the collection of Seattle area Architect and prolific bookman Donald Olsen, an "As New" copy in an unclipped and fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page and dated May 10, 1993. This copy is tight and clean throughout-flawless-in gift quality condition. The dustjacket is unclipped and equally fine. A superb collectible copy.

U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. This copy was signed by John Gardner on the front free endpaper--signature only. A tight and clean copy in a dustjacket that shows light edgewear and one closed repaired tear. Preserved in a new acrylic acetate dustjacket protector.

U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A near-fine copy in a very good plus unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by John Gardner-- directly on the front free endpaper--signature only without any inscription. A tight and clean copy with very light spots to the dark brown top edge--hardly noticeable. The dustjacket is very good with minor edgewear to the extremities--and a slightly faded spine, unclipped and protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering. Gardner was a major American author until his life was cut short by a motorcycle accident in 1982. This is one of his most well regarded novels.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Grosset & Dunlap, 2004. First Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. Signed first edition. A very fine copy in an unclipped and mylar protected very fine dustjacket--as new and flawless--signed by Winkler on the title page "Be Good To Yourself". Winkler writes with Lin Oliver--and the character "Hank Zipzer" is known as "The World's Greatest Underachiever". As a boy (and even now) Winkler battles dyslexia--as does the character of Hank--the series (this is number 5 of 10) provides reading inspiration to thousands of youths all over the world who put off or avoid reading because it is so hard for them to understand. This makes a great gift for any child who loves to read or any child that would like to read more. Rare Winkler signature. First edition--very early printing. 3 copies available.

NEW YORK: Harper Collins, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First Printing 2000. A near-fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket--includes wraparound yellow plastic bookcover--uniquely done to promote the book. A small amount of rubbing to the black upper part of the book--not covered by the wraparound dustjacket--or would be fine.

U.S.A.: Dial Press, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A superb and fine copy in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on a special limitation page--signature only. This is an"As New" copy--condition is flawless.

U.S.A.: Harmony, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Amis on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean unmarked copy. The dustjacket is also fine and protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only without any inscriptions. Tight and clean copy protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. A really nice copy.

U.S.A.: Walker & Co, 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. From the collection of Dr. Frederic Bruhn--a fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed and inscribed "With Very Best Wishes from Mallory and Me" on the front free endpaper and also fully signed below the title on the title page. Collins for many years wrote the Dick Tracy comic strip before turning to mystery and suspense fiction. Just a great copy.