Search Results: Titles starting with P from Gargoyle Books

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Mason/Charter, 1974. First Edition, 2nd Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good-/G+. The definitive, authorized biography of the great literary humorist, lavishly illustrated with 32 pages of black-and-white photos, in 294 pages with General Bibliography, Appendices, Index in rear. A First Edition, Second Printing from 1974, this hardcover book has lavender cloth-covered boards with silver lettering to spine. Condition is VG+: completely clean inside, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white. Only real flaw is a discolored area to the front boards at top where it meets spine, slight corner bumping. The unclipped DJ is VG-, marred by a few spots, primarily to spine, & small chips, light soil/discoloration to white areas. 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 (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next… Read More

Houston, Texas: World Book Encyclopedia Science Service, Inc., 1964. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. VG+/VG-. Vintage collection of 422 real letters (some excerpts, others complete) sent by real children (and awestruck adults) to astronaut John Glenn at NASA after he returned home from his pioneering mission as the first person to circle the Earth in a spaceship--the Friendship 7--in Feb. 1962. Letters are reproduced verbatim, many with accompanying pictures by the children, and commentaries are added by Glenn, along with a Foreword. In 250 pages, photo frontis. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1964, this hardcover has teal cloth-covered boards with a gilt design to front/lettering to spine. Condition is VG+: only flaw is slight rubbing to lower extremities. Else, completely clean & tight, pages modestly tanned; no foxing. The unclipped DJ is VG-, with some tiny chips, rubbing to extremities, & a few short, unclosed tears. Nicely protected in new mylar cover free! Our photos… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: St Martins Press, 1991. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Author's third southern California mystery, set in Newport Beach's Back Bay. SIGNED BY AUTHOR (his name only) on half title page. From the estate of a local mystery lover/author, this is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing hardcover in Fine condition in a Fine, unclipped DJ. Looks, feels, & smells just a tad less crisp than Brand New!The book is completely clean, pages white, binding tight & square. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; NOT ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is gorgeous: bright & clean, NO edgewear or fading. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have!

Stanford University, California: Stanford University Press, 1945. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Good+. MacMullen, Jerry. Draws on printed records & personal accounts of river men to chronicle the history of the steamers & ferries river that traversed the inland rivers of California. In 157 pages with comprehensive list of steamboats & their characteristics in rear & pen-and-ink drawings by the author throughout. Orig. published in Oct. 1944, this is the Fourth Printing from Oct. 1945. Hardcover book has green patterned cloth over boards with a 1/8th red cloth wrapped spine, decorative design to front & gilt lettering to spine. Condition is VG: exceptionally clean, binding straight & strong, pages just slightly off-white, colors bright. Endpapers partially tanned. Slight rubbing to all extremities, foxing to top outside page edges. The unclipped DJ is Good+ /VG- bright & colorful, but marred by some small-medium chips along spine-front cover interface… Read More

Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1969. Reprint . Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. Holling, Holling Clancy. In the Nipigon country north of the Great Lakes a young boy carved the figure of an India in a canoe, christened him Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Atlanta, Georgia: Turner Pub, 1993. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Tiritilli, Jerry. Lavishly illustrated fantasy about a 10-year-old boy magically transported to the realm of the Pagemaster, where the world's greatest literature & its characters come to life. As he is forced to confront his many fears. he finds a courage he never knew he possessed, along with friendship & a new "appreciation for the power of books." Basis for the 1994 animated film starring Macaulay Culkin as the boy, Richard. A must-read for book lovers of all ages! 96 pages. Hardcover small 4to (8.75" x 10.5) has a burgundy cloth-wrapped spine with creamy ivory cloth covering the remaining boards, lettered in gilt to front & spine. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, appearing never read, but with slight foxing/darkening to lower edges of both boards. Binding strong & straight, pages stark white unmarked, colors bright. The unclipped DJ is truly… Read More

New York, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1979. Book Club (BCE) . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Gorey, Edward. Another collection of 9 chilling stories of " nightmare and madness, death and the supernatural" by one of the most acclaimed masters of the genre, with DJ illustration by the late, great Edward Gorey. In 243 pages. A Book Club edition (BCE) from 1979, this hardcover 8vo has light gray paper-over-boards lettered in black to spine Condition is Near Fine, marred only by former owner's bookplate to ffep & slightly bumped corners. Else, exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & unmarked. The unclipped DJ is also Near fine, just slight crinkling & rubbing at both ends of spine keeps it from being perfect; 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! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays… Read More

New York, New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc., 1985. First Edition First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Explores the portrayal of women by male artists, examining paintings that celebrate women & their sexuality vs those that reveal underlying hostility & misogyny. In 230 pages, lavishly illustrated throughout with 120 black-and-white illustrations + 23 color plates. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, fro 1985, this hardcover small 4to has black cloth-covered boards lettered in bright gilt to spine. Condition is Fine, just a tad less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked. The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, with 2 tiny chips at lower spine & upper-outer corner of front cover; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free! A very handsome copy! 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… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1945. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair-Good. d'Harnoncourt, René. First children's book by the woman who would become known as the mother of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, written while her husband was serving as ambassador to Mexico. The lovely story of a brother & sister & painted clay pig bank is brought to life with the colorful illustrations of artist René d'Harnoncourt, who had recently curated an exhibition of Mexican art at the New York Met. 34 pp, illustrated on alternate pages, decorative endpapers. Orig. published in 1930, this is the Ninth printing of that FIRST EDITION from Jan. 1945. Hardcover 4to has bright red cloth-covered boards lettered in black to front & spine. Condition is VG: generally very clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages creamy white with moderate, age-appropriate tanning to edges, colors bright. Former owner's name to twice to front endpapers,… Read More

1981. Limited Numbered Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Dougherty, Charles. 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, Lenore McCarty) lithographed by Fenn & Fenn, Inc. They are small hardcovers (8vo) with different colored paper (here, light teal) over boards & 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. This one is rated only VG+ due to some slight rubbed areas to both covers, not heavy, but noticeable. Otherwise, it is completely clean & feel unopened. Bindings are straight & strong, pages creamy white & unmarked.Our photos show the Exact book you will receive,… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1981. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Another Crime Club mystery, this one set in the author's own Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Jacket design by Margo Herr. From the estate of a local mystery collector, this is a hardcover FIRST EDITION, first printing, SIGNED by the Author (her name only) on the full title page. Condition is Fine/Fine: completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; NOT ex-lib. Foot of spine is slightly bumped & there is a shade of darkening (dust soiling) to top outside page edges. The unclipped DJ is equally Fine, its flawless state preserved under a mylar cover since purchased brand new. ! Please see our 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 Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Putnam, 1962. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fair. Author's first book following the astounding success of "Lolita,'' in which he experiments with form, presenting his narrative in the form of a 999-line poem by a fictional poet. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing (Impression) from 1962 (with all appropriate points of issue), this hardcover book has black cloth-covered boards with author's embossed initials to front & gilt lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: extremely clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages show mild tanning around edges, heavier foxing to outside edges, one darker smudge to bottom outside page edges, else unmarked. Extremely mild bumping to corners & both ends of spine. The unclipped DJ (with orig. $5.00 price) is intact, but downgraded to only Fair due to chipping, soiling, some creases, heavy foxing, browning. Nearly 1" paper missing from head of spine; nicely protected in… Read More

Fort Lee, New Jersey: Barricade Books, 2004. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Former editor of Palm Springs Life magazine traces this history & present life of the desert town as a celebrity/film star sanctuary. In 299 pages, with Index, photos throughout. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 2004, this oversized hardcover book & original DJ are in Fine condition just lacks that Brand New crispness! Completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white, colored spine & boards bright. The unclipped DJ has 2 very faint spots around the author's name on front cover, otherwise, flawless! 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. SORRY: no expedited domestic or international shipping due to postage costs.

San Diego, California: Frye & Smith, Ltd., 1937. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Good/Fair. Negley, May H.. Traces the history of Palomar Mountain in San Diego County, CA, from its early settlement by Native Americans through the establishment of what was at the time the world's largest telescope atop the mountain, where it remains in operation today as part of the world-famous Palomar Observatory operated by CalTech. Written by a local historian, it combines reminiscences of local residents & folklore passed down by generations with contemporary accounts. A good half of the book is devoted to wildlife, both plant & animal. In 149 pages, well-illustrated throughout, + an Index to Trees & Plants. A First Edition, First Printing, from 1937, this hardcover octavo has tan cloth-covered boards stamped with a green design & lettering to front. Condition is Good: aside from some crayon scribbling to rear endpapers, frontispiece, title page, & a few pages inside, it is… Read More

Panama City: Panama Association of Commerce, 1929. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Fine. Endara, Carlos. Commemorative booklet prepared by the Committee that organized the participation of Panama in the Iberian-American Exhibition that was upcoming in Seville (Andalusia, Spain) in 1929. No date in book, First (and only) printing. Softcover in brown decorative wrappers bound with colorful cloth cord through 3 holes punched to left side has 85 pages, with duotone illustrations (black & white, with a green tinge) throughout. Also includes a four-panel foldout aerial map of Panama City attached inside front cover, a tri-fold map of Panama attached inside rear cover, both of which are pristine, as if never unfolded! Small stamp from the Panama Association of Commerce, Tourist Bureau, Panama City to title page; NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. Condition is Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white. Only flaw is light white… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1986. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Carle, Eric. Another delightful tale both written & illustrated by the author, originally conceived for his young daughter, Cirsten. Throughout the book, pages either fold out or pop-up to reveal larger, fuller images. Orig. published in 1986, this is a later (20th) printing of that First Edition. Unpaginated, quarter cloth-wrapped spine with brightly decorated paper over remaining boards in a design matched on the accompanying DJ. Both are in Fine condition: look & feel Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding strong, pages white, colors vivid. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is equally flawless, with NO fading or edgewear. 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 (PST); later orders,… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: HarperCollins, 2001. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Parks, Phil. Author's Second Children's book in 159 pages with Index, illustrated throughout with pen-and-ink drawings by Phil Parks. SIGNED BY BOTH on half title page, with date & personalized inscription "To Bradley"). A FIRST EDITION, first printing, this hardcover book is in Near Fine condition, marred only by light rubbing to lower extremities, slight corner bumping. Lacks that Brand New crispness, but completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white, NO foxing. NO writing, underlining, or highlighting; NOT ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is Fine, virtually flawless & protected in new mylar cover to stay that way! No fading or wear. Please see our photos--they show the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Photos & description property of Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Simon and Schuster, 1988. Book Club (BCE/BOMC) . Soft cover. Near Fine. Renowned physicist explores the possible existence of alternative universes, in 351 pages with Index, extensive Bibliography, Glossary, & Notes. Trade paperback is in Near Fine condition, just removed from our personal shelves where it has sat since ordered Brand New. Only flaw is a tad of tanning to inside covers, slight shelfwear along bottom edges. Otherwise, completely clean, binding tight & square, pages white & unmarked. 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: Dutton, 2018. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. New/New. A delight for all booklovers, this author's fourth novel "follows one woman's journey as she writes her own story, exploring the power of family & the magic that hides within the pages of a book." A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 2018, both this hardcover book & DJ are Brand New & never read: I mistakenly ordered 2 copies for book club. Completely clean & tight, binding strong & straight, pages white. NO writing or underlining or highlighting; not ex-lib. Only flaw is tiny remainder dot to bottom outside page edges. The unclipped DJ is bright & colorful with no wear or fading. Please see our 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 Gargoyle Books. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); weekends &… Read More

New York, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1943. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Good+. Riveting true story of Etta Shiber, the widow of an American newspaperman who was living quietly in Paris when the Nazis invaded, & who organized & operated the "underground railway" by which British soldiers were able to escape. Together with her friend, Kitty, & a French priest, they helped thousands get to freedom until they were themselves captured by the Nazis & imprisoned. You'll have to read the book to find out the harrowing ending!In 392 pages with scattered illustrations throughout text. A FIRST EDITION, first printing ("A") from 1943, this hardcover 8vo has light brown cloth-covered boards lettered in red & black with black embossed images of chains to spine. Condition is Near Fine: very clean, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white with moderate tanning to edges, commensurate with wartime paper quality. Completely… Read More