Search Results: Titles starting with O from Gargoyle Books

New York, New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1974. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket. Biography of the acclaimed African-American sports legend when he was just making a name for himself at USC, long before he threw away his good name & reputation with the murder of his estranged wife, Nicole Kidman, & the innocent waiter, Ron Goldman. Designed for young adult (YA) readers, i 192 pages with Index in rear. A First Edition, 4th printing from 1974, this hardcover book is an Ex-Lib copy & downgraded to only Fair condition accordingly: heavy rubbing & external signs of handling, old call number removed from spine. Library stamps & markings, residue from old card pocket in front & rear; NO other writing/highlighting/underlining. Pages, slightly off-white, binding strong & straight. A decent reading copy only! No DJ. Please see our 5 photos--they show the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually… Read More

Dublin, Ireland: The O'Brien Press, 1996. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. Field, Susan. An Irish native shares this collection of myths, legends, & fairy tales from the old country that she grew up with, bringing their enchantment to new generations. Full-color, many full-page illustrations by Susan Field complement each tale, & a brief discussion of each of the 10 stories' origins & a pronunciation guide appear in rear, in 96 pages altogether. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from Dublin,1996, this hardcover book has rose-colored decorative paper over boards. Condition is Fine: just lacks that Brand New crispness! Completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white, colors bright. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" image of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific) ship that same day; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Chicago, Illinois: Albert Whitman & Co., 1934. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Wiese, Kurt. In words & pictures, attempts to demonstrate the importance of the beaver in the overall scheme of Nature, highlighting his work in dam building for flood prevention. Though "his life is a constant struggle, he faces his difficulties bravely, & usually triumphs over them." Illustrated throughout the 148 pages with pen-and-ink drawings & full-page, full-color plates by German children's book artist Kurt Wiese (1887-1974). A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1934, this hardcover 8vo (6" x 8.75" has green cloth over boards with a colorful paper pastedown to front, faded gilt lettering to spine. Condition is VG: very clean, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white with modest, age-appropriate tanning to edges. Heavy rubbing to both ends of spine, with some cloth loss & fraying, less rubbing all corners. NO DJ. Our photos depict… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Avon Books, 1999. First Thus . Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. O'Brien, Tim. Contains 15 stories originally included in the author's first book, "Dark Carnival,'' + 4 published in different magazines, with a new Introduction by the author for this edition. Orig. published by Ballantine in 1955, this is the First Edition, First Printing, of the Avon Books Edition from 1999 (First, thus). Hardcover 8vo has a pumpkin-colored cloth-wrapped spine over creamy off-white paper-covered boards, with the author's name blindstamped to front cover. Condition is VG: despite being an Ex-Lib copy, there are only a few school stamps to front & rear endpapers. Else, completely clean, pages creamy white & unmarked, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Slight rubbing to extremities, heaviest along bottom edges from shelf. The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, having been protected under old library mylar, which has been removed, the cover cleaned, & a… Read More

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia: Fuller's Bookshop, 1966. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/VG-. Follows up the author's earlier (1952) "Stones of a Century" with this even more in-depth exploration of everything that makes rural Tasmania unique, focusing on "domestic & architectural bygones & antiquities" like mills, homes, natural landscapes, graveyards, churches, barns, bridges, inns, & more. In 134 pages, well-illustrated with black-and-white photos throughout. This is a FIRST EDITION, First printing from 1966, SIGNED by the Author (his name only) on title page. With orange cloth over boards lettered in white, this hardcover book is in VG+ condition: very bright & clean, binding straight & strong, pages moderately but evenly tanned. Mild rubbing/sunning to spine & extremities, tearing of paper at top outer-upper corner of front board. The unclipped DJ is VG-, with paper loss to about 1/2" at both head & foot of spine… Read More

London, England: Mysterious Press, 2001. First American Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Book #13 in the acclaimed mystery series set in ancient Rome featuring detective Marcus Didius Falco. A duplicate from our personal collection, this is the First American Edition, first printing, from 2001.The hardcover book is Near Fine in a Fine DJ: only flaw to the book is tanning to outer page edges. Else, completely clean & unmarked, binding tight & square. The unclipped DJ is flawless, nicely protected in clear mylar cover since purchased brand new. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Viking Press, 1972. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Good/Good. Author's Second thriller set in Nazi Germany, basis for the 1974 movie starring Jon Voight, A FIRST EDITION, first printing from1972, this hardcover book is in Good condition in a Good DJ: very clean, binding straight & strong, pages white, colors bright. Pages moderately tanned, commensurate with age, but completely unmarked save for old gift inscription on half title page.Slight rubbing to spine, resulting in many small white spots.The unclipped DJ has moderate edgewear all around & a large chip to bottom spine-front cover interface; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Michael Di Capua Books/Scholastic, 2010. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Feiffer, Jules. Fanciful children's tale of an ogre with a terrible reputation. Illustrated on every page by Jules Feiffer, the artist who did "The Phantom Tollbooth." A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, this oversized hardcover book has decorative paper over boards with gilt lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: completely clean, binding tight & square, pages white; NO underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib; no remainder mark. Only flaw is slight rubbing to bottom edge of rear board. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, marred only by a tiny 1/8th" tear at top edge of front cover & slight paper loss inside back cover--does not affect outside appearance. Please see our 5 photos--they show the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos property of… Read More

New York, New York: Doubleday & Company, 1960. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. The famed UFO-ologist explored " The Tragic Events in the Life of the Royal House of the Hundred-Gated Thebes," attempting to separate myth from fact in the Oedipus legend.Orig. published in 1960, this is the 11th printing (c. mid 1970s, with ISBN present). With black cloth-covered boards & gilt design to front/lettering to spine, this hardcover book is in VG+ condition: completely clean, binding tight & square, pages white, NOT ex-lib. Former owner's name/note at top outer corner of ffep, else unmarked. Sllight bumping to head of spine/top corners, mild rubbing to extremities.The unclipped DJ is VG, marred only by rubbing at both ends of spine; else, bright & clean, no fading. Nicely protected in new mylar cover.Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. The story of a doomed love affair between an unruly copper-haired girl and the bookish priest sent to oversee her exorcism." Orig. published in Spanish in 1994 as "Del amor y otros demonios,'' this is the FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, First Printing, from 1995, translated by Edith Grossman. Hardcover 8vo with deep lilac-colored cloth covered boards is in Near Fine condition: looks & feels just slightly less crisp than brand new, with a tad of fading to extremities & slight pushing to lower spine. Else, completely clean, binding tight & square, pages white & unmarked. The unclipped DJ is Fine, virtually flawless! Our photos depict he Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time) ship same day; later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: St Martins Press, 1983. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. VG/Good. The famed trial lawyer takes on his toughest case, the murder by Mexican-American Joe Esquibel of his white wife in front of 8 witnesses in Rawlins, Wyoming, & his resulting insanity trial. A First Edition, first printing from 1983, this hardcover book is in VG condition: very clean, with the occasional smudge or spot. Pages white, with tanning to endpapers, but unmarked. Binding strong & straight. The unclipped DJ is just Good, downgraded due to many short creases & small chips, heaviest at both ends of spine & all corners; nicely protected for your collection in new mylar cover Free!Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Garden City, New York: Sun Dial Press, 1944. First Thus . Hardcover. Good/Good. Fictionalized autobiography of Wolfe, which he described as "a legend of man's hunger in his youth,'' in 912 pages. Orig. published in 1935 by Scribner's, this is the first printing from the Sun Dial Press from 1944 (First, thus). With green cloth-covered boards & gilt title to front & spine, this hardcover book is in Good condition: generally clean, binding secure, but front hinge is cracking. Moderate tanning, heavier around edges, with foxing to external fore edge pages, but completely unmarked save for rubbing & slight dampstain to same edge. The price-clipped DJ is also only Good, with minor chips & creases, slight spine fade, edgewear; nicely protected in mylar by original owner. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific); later orders,… Read More

London, England: Secker & Warburg, 1957. First British Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. A thoughtful reconsideration of the death penalty, offering analyses of 6 true-crime cases: "the mad dogs,'' (Neville Heath, Rudi Brettiner, Joseph Redenbaugh, & ake Horsten);"the beastess'' (Irma Grese); & "the rats" (Julius & Ethel Rosenberg). 278 oages. A FIRST British Edition, First printing from 1957 this hardcover has rust-colored cloth-over-boards with silver lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: just removed from our personal shelves, it is completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white/lightly tanned, but unmarked. Very light shelf dust/rubbing to extremities. NO DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Altameda California: Wizards of the Coast/MicroProse, 1997. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Very Good+. The only official guide to the MicroProse Magic: The Gathering Computer Game,'' (for Windows '95) with every card & its character listed & the game & its strategies explained. A First Edition from 1997, with black borders (NOT a later reprint), this softcover book in 210 pages is in VG condition: completely clean binding straight & strong, pages white. Very slight edgewear all around, light corner creasing; no chips or tears. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York: Rogers, Kellogg, Stillson, Inc., 1940. Soft cover. Near Fine. Dedicated "to peace and freedom,'' the New York World's Fair of 1939-1940 featured the Westinghouse Time Capsule, the Road of Tomorrow by Ford; Toder, the machine who talks like a man; the Carrier Igloo of Tomorrow; Mystery Gardens; the Gas Wonderland; & so much more! In 160-pages with illustrated wrappers, black-and-white period photos & advertisements throughout. Digest-sized book is in Near Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright, no fading or chipping or tears! Stapled binding strong & straight, with no rust. Only flaw is very slight edgewear along top & light foxing to all outside page edges; interior pages are completely white & clean. Encased in protective mylar sleeve FreeOur photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm weekdays (PST) ship that same day; later… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1960. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good+. Hoff, Syd. Funny, easy-to-read story for young children about a little Eskimo boy who goes with his polar bear to visit his aunt in the tropics, written & illustrated by the celebrated cartoonist for the New Yorker who did the "Danny and the Dinosaur" books. Unpaginated. A FIRST EDITION, early printing, from 1960, this small 4to (8.25" x 10" x 8.25") oblong hardcover has seafoam green cloth over boards with black picture of Eskimo boy to front & lettering to spine. Condition is VG+, marred only by slight darkening & white bleached spots to top edges of both boards, dribbling down back board. Slight musty odor. Else, completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white with a whisper of tanning to edges, heavier to endpapers with very faint dampstaining. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ with… Read More

Chicago, Illinois: Reilly & Lee Co., 1933. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Neill, John R.. The 13th book in the Oz series written by Ruth Plumly Thompson carrying on the tradition of the original 14 stories by L. Frank Baum, maintaining the lovely illustrations of artist John R. Neill. Orig. published in 1933, this is a later (post-1935) Reilly & Lee reprint, with NO color plates, but lavishly illustrated in pen-and-ink by Neill throughout the book's 304 pages, with decorative endpapers by same. This edition has green cloth over boards with a brilliantly colored paper pastedown to front cover & black lettering & design to spine (fancy publisher script, not plain). Condition is VG: very clean, text block secure & sturdy, though front hinge is cracked. Pages creamy white with a whisper of tanning to edges; no foxing or stains. Ownership box is blank; NO writing/highlighting/underlining; not ex-lib. Flaws: slightly bumped corners, rubbing to extremities. Front… Read More

New York, New York: Dial Press. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Pinkney, Jerry. Based on legend but infused with magical realism'' this is the inspirational children's story of the Old African, who speaks not with his voice, but with his mind.

Minneapolis, Minnesota: Type House & Duragraph, 1977. Limited Numbered Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Brill, Arthur. One of a series of lovely limited editions (this, #54) published every Christmas, each privately printed & numbered for the friends of The Type House and Duragraph, based in Minneapolis, MN. All have creamy, velum-like pages with color illustrations by different artists (here, Arthur Brill) lithographed by Fenn & Fenn, Inc. They are small hardcovers (8vo) with different colored paper over boards (here, red) & gilt letting & design to the front cover. No DJs were ever issued. Every one looks, feels, & smells nearly Brand New, but is downgraded due to slight spine fading. Otherwise, they are completely clean & feel unopened. Bindings are straight & strong, pages creamy white & unmarked. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually… Read More

New York, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1948. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. Author's final book, posthumously published, containing 3 short stories. 166 pp.A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1948, this hardcover 8vo has salmon-light rust-colored cloth over boards stamped with a design & author's initials in olive to front, design & lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: virtually flawless save for mild fading to top edges. Completely clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages creamy white with modest, even tanning (heavier to endpapers), but unmarked. The price-clipped DJ is Good: only minor chipping & rubbing to extremities, but heavily foxed/lightly soiled, with slight spine fading; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have here! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time) ship that same Day;… Read More