Search Results: Titles starting with R from Black Cat Hill Books

Denver, CO Sundance Publications, 1990. Hardcover First Editiion [1990], probable later Printing as there is no statement of first edition (as would have been Sundance's customary practice). This is, however, a Special Signed Limited Edition, of which this is Number 1370 (we can find no statement of the number of such volumes in this limited, signed edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND BY THE PUBLISHER, DELL A. MCCOY ON THE HALF-TITLE PAGE. First Editiion [1990], probable First Printing - there is no statement of first edition (we note that the second printing - and presumably later printings were expressly noted by the publisher). This is a Special Signed Limited Edition, of which this is Number 1370 (we can find no statement of the number of such volumes in this limited, signed edition). Fine: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any… Read More

Boca Raton, FL Taylor & Francis: Auerbach Publications, 2007. Hardcover First Edition [2007]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: Just the mildest rubbing to the lamination and a single page was turned down at the upper corner tip; the corner tips of the laminated boards show just a hint of wear. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xxiii, 425 pages. First Edition [2007]; First Printing indicated. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. 

Titan Township, Hosur, India Vedsri Publications, 2004. Paperback First Edition [2004], so stated. First Edition [2004], so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 226pp. Edited by N. Kalyan Kumar. Trade Paperback.

Cleveland, OH Meridian Books: Greenwich Editions, 1960. Hardcover First Edition (1960), unstated. We suspect this is a later printing. Very Good: shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities with a touch of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; a faint crease to the upper corner of the front free endpaper; very slight spine lean; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Not so very far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.7 x 5.8 x 1.85 inches). cviii, 853 pages. Extensive Notes. Appendixes. Glossary. Index. Language: English. Weight: 41 ounces. brown cloth over boards with embossed designs at the front panel and black and gilt titles… Read More

Cleveland, OH Meridian Books: Greenwich Editions, 1960. Hardcover First Edition (1960), unstated. We suspect this is a later printing. Very Good: shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities with a touch of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; fraying to the bottom edge of the rear panel at the corner tip, exposing the underlying board; a small coffee-like stain at the bottom edge of the text block and a small, very faint stain at the lower fore-edge; very slight spine lean; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.7 x 5.8 x 1.85 inches). cviii, 853 pages. Extensive Notes. Appendixes. Glossary. Index.… Read More

New York, NY William Morrow & Co, 1982. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Book shows indications of light use: slightest spine lean; minimal wear; faint foxing at quarter-cloth backstrip and top edge; former owner's gift inscription very lightly at the front free endpaper. Binding secure; text clean. DJ shows light wear to extremities; short, closed tear at bottom rear corner tip; very faint soiling; price unclipped, but price blacked; mylar-protected. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT Ex-Library. 8vo. 158pp. Illustrated with drawings by Pamela Johnson. Hardback with DJ.

Privately Printed, 1993. Plastic Comb Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to rubbing to the clear plastic mylar covers and a small crease near the upper corner near the comb binding; the binding is secure and all the combs and attachments are intact; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches). iv, 36 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8.7 ounces. Paperback: Plastic Comb Binding.

Santa Barbara, CA Capra Press, September 1991. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to extremities, a bit heavier at the lower rear corner, where there is some faint creasing; careful tape repair at the bottom of the front hinge; former bookseller's logo rubber-stamped at the front endpaper. Binding square and secure; text clean. No longer pristine, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 179pp. Maps. Charts. Illustrated with Black & White Drawings by Michael McCurdy. Trade Paperback. Anyone interested in deer, whether naturalist, hunter, or both, will find this book fascinating, informative, and entertaining. The volume also benefits from being extremely well written. Petersen shares his passion while being academically sound. I leave this book out and accessible, reading passages, rereading them, and savoring the information as I search out my own experiences with the subject matter the author covers so well, then… Read More

New York, NY Association Press, 1964. Hardcover First Edition [1964], unstated in accordance with Association Press' customary practice. First Edition [1964], unstated in accordance with Association Press' customary practice. Very Good: shows light wear to the extremities; foxing to the top and fore-edges; the slightest spine lean; former owner's name, place and date at the upper corner of the front free endpaper. The binding remains secure; the text is clean. Despite some minor flaws, remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a clean, sturdy, presentable copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.55 x 0.75 inches). xii, 115 pages. Weight: 9.4 ounces.Language: English. Hardback: Lacks DJ.  Publisher: Association Press; y First printing edition (1964)ASIN:

New York, NY Harper & Row: Harper Colophon, 1966. Paperback First Edition Thus (1966), so stated. First Edition Thus (1966), so stated. Very Good to Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: very light wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing to the panels and faint soiling to the white background field of the rearp panel; the binding is square and secure;the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.8 inches). vi, 361 pages. Language: English. Weight: 12.8 Trade Paperback. ounces.

Athens, OH Ohio University Press, 1969. Paperback First Edition Thus [1969]; unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the titles at the back strip are lightly sunned, but remain legible; shows also the mildest rubbing. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer quite pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 224pp. First Edition Thus [1969]; unstated, in accordance with Ohio University Press's customary practice. Trade Paperback.

Athens, OH Ohio University Press, 1969. Hardcover First Edition [1969], unstated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: the spine leans just a touch but remains perfectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. The DJ shows very light wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling; the price is unclipped, but has been crossed out, perhaps by a previous bookseller; mylar-protected. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains a clean, tightly bound, structurally sound copy, showing virtually no wear and with a clean text in a moderately worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 224pp. First Edition [1969], unstated. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Zed Books, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus (2003); unstated in accordance with Zed Books' customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition Thus (2003); unstated in accordance with Zed Books' customary practice at the time of publication. Near Fine in Wraps: shows a hint of wear to the extremities; the very faintest crease at the top edge of the rear panel; the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New' and could easily pass as such. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

New Haven, CT Harvard University Press, 1995. Hardcover First Edition (1995), unstated in accordance with HUP's customary practice. First Edition (1995), unstated in accordance with HUP's customary practice. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use: The Book shows a bit of criimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only the very mildest wear at one spot. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.25 x 1 incches). x, 302 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1.pound, 8.8 ounces. Hardback with DJ. 

Washington DC U.S. Government Printing Office, 1966. Hardcover INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, B.R Bean. Very Good: shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing; faint sunning to the upper panels and backstrip (the gilt titles thereon seem unaffected but don't stand out as well with the blanching of the background field); former owner's name inked about the author's inscription at the front free endpaper; very faint soiling.The binding remains square and secure; the text clean. Despite a number of minor flaws, remains structurally sound and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.45 x 6.2 x 1.35 inches). viii, 435 pages. Foreward by A.V. Astin. Language: English. Weight: 31 ounces. Blue buckram over boards.Gilt titles and designs at the front panel and backstrip. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. Comprehensive text includes the refraction of radio waves, the refractive index structure of the lower… Read More

Washington DC U.S. Government Printing Office for the United States Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards, 1966. Hardcover Near Fine: shows the mildest rubbing to the front panel; former owner's name and University Department rubber stamped at the upper corner of the front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor unobtrusive flaws. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.45 x 6.2 x 1.35 inches). viii, 435 pages. Foreward by A.V. Astin. Language: English. Weight: 31 ounces. Blue buckram over boards.Gilt titles and designs at the front panel and backstrip. National Bureau of Standards Monograph 92. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. Comprehensive text includes the refraction of radio waves, the refractive index… Read More

Philadelphia, PA Lea & Febiger , 1963. Hardcover Second Edition [1963]; The first half of the book shows SCATTERED UNDERLINING IN PENCIL AND PEN. Else, Very Good: the spine leans a little; former owner's name and short note at front free endpaper; faint sticker residue at upper corner of the front panel; very light wear to the extremities of the heavy cloth-covered boards; faintest soiling; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Without dustwrapper, presumably as issued. A clean, sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 343pages. Hardcover: Cloth over Boards.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster, 1994. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 432pp. Twelve-page section of photographic plates. Hardback with DJ. Feminist journalist, novelist, poet and flamboyant populist, the impetuous, exuberant Louise Colet (1810-1876) is best known as Gustave Flaubert's great love and a midwife of Madame Bovary. In this captivating biography, noted journalist and novelist Gray limns Colet as sort of "a 19th-century Erica Jong who recklessly splashed her life and loves across her poetry and prose." Confidante of Victor Hugo, lover of debauched poet Alfred de Musset, Colet sparred politically with George Sand and ran a salon frequented by Baudelaire and Alexandre Dumas. She was an ardent… Read More

Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Press: Ann Arbor Paperbacks, 1962. Paperback First Edition Thus (1959), Second Printing (1962). Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just mild rubbing to wrapper covers and the price has been removed at the lower front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.5 x 0.35 inches). 165 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6.8 ounces. First Edition Thus (1959), Second Printing (1962). Trade Paperback. Essays on Taylor, Herbert, Pope, Hopkins, Yeats, Hawthorne, Kafka, Forster… Read More

New York, NY Collier Books, 1962. Paperback First Edition Thus (1962), Twenty-First Printing. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mild rubbing and very faint, but pervasive soiling to the wrapper covers; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 1 inchees). 382 pages. Language: English. Weight: 7.4 ounces. First Edition Thus (1962), Twenty-First Printing. Mass Market Paperback.