Search Results: Titles starting with S from Hopkins Books

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Pantheon, 1993. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The jacket had been taped to the paste-down pages with clear tape - the tape is no longer attached to the jacket, but it's till attached to the paste-downs. 606 pages with Index, Notes and Sources. Jacket shows no wear as it has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Mustard yellow colored boards over wheat colored cloth covered boards and sewn binding. The boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Walker, 2004. The unusual geography and history of Sable Island, the thirty mile long uninhabited island off the coast of Nova Scotia. 268 pages with Index, Bibliography, and Notes. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, there is only a couple of squiggly impression marks on the back of the jacket, not writing, just impression marks. The edges of the text block are clean. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first American edition, published by The Sun Dial Press, a subsidiary of Doublday, 1935. No dust jacket. the 15th book in the series, here Simon Templar is involved with uncovering who the corrupt police official is who has been working with the mod boss known as 'The Big Fellow'. 302 pages, 5-3/8" X 7-3/4", rough edges to the fore edge side of the text block, red colored top-stain. This is not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Top edge of the text block has a few minor dots of fading, bottom edge has some dots of tanning. Front cover board appears to have some residue from where the dust jacket had been glued to the cover, leaving some faint marks to the left side of the front cover board, a few light scuff marks. Red-orange art-deco style design on the spine is intact, and the lettering of the title and author name on the spine is entirely legible. Very slight spine lean, the binding is tight. Very light wear to the tips of the corners of the… Read More

Catalog of the exhibit of the collection of Oskar Reinhart, at the Kunst Museum Winthur, of Winterthur, Switzerland. 1993. Oskar Reinhart was a Swiss art collector, his collection spanning the centuries from the Renaissance through the early 20th Century. This is a German language edition. 128 pages, 8-1/4" X 11", perfect bound. High quality glossy coated stock text pages, illustrated throughout with full color photos. There are no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. This is not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. Just has some light use to the cover. A German language edition, there is no English translation to this copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by W.W. Norton, 2002. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Focusing on three literary masterpieces; Bleak House, Buddenbrooks, and Madame Bovary, Professor Gay explains that novels might not be a completely accurate way to review the culture and society of the past. 192 pages with Index, Bibliography an Notes. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Sewed binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition. A collection of essays on gardening and natural history by one of the hosts of the PBS series 'The Victory Garden'. Illustrations by Abigail Rorer. This copy would appear to be an unread, unused copy. There are no creases to the cover or spine. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo!

First trade paperback edition, published by Routledge, 2007. A collection of essays from the intellectual father of Islamic fundamentalism. 175 pages with Notes, and Index, 7" X 10". This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Please note that there is extensive underlining in colored highlighter and hand written notes in pencil on the first 50 pages. No writing beyond the first 50 pages though. No creases to the cover or spine, very small diagonal crease to the top left corner of the back cover. Light edge wear from use. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Knopf 1992. Early printing - stated 'Second Printing Before Publication'. Fourth book in the eight book 'House of Niccolo' series, set in the mid-fifteenth century European Renaissance. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. There is a diagonal crease to the inside of the front flap of the dust jacket, bottom right corner. Light foxing spots to the edges of the text block, especially to the top edge and the fore edge. The bottom corners of the boards are lightly bumped. Includes maps on the inside covers, both front and back, and an extensive summary of the cast of characters. 520 pages. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photos are of the book we have in our inventory, not a stock photo! We have several Dorothy Dunnett titles listed!

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Cambridge University Press. An in-depth biography of Nobel Prize winner Erwin. From his early life in Austria, his life in Dublin, foundation of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Dublin, as well as his controversial personal life. 513 pages, with Index, B&W photos through the text. This copy is the 1990 reprint. The dust jacket is intact, and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Very sturdy black cloth covered cover boards, with the title printed in gold within a blue field on the spine. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, no edge wear. Very nicely printed as is usual with Cambridge Univ. Press titles. Sewn binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This copy is not a remainder copy, not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Fist hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Naval Institute Press, 1993. Review of nine crucial maritime battles of WWII, including; Narvik, Crete, Malta, Operation Neptune, Java sea, Sirte, Tirpitz, Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf. Filled with photos, detailed maps, and specifications of the ships involved in each engagement. High quality paper stock. Heavy weight red cloth covered cover boards. The dust jacket is intact, with one 1-1/2" tear at the bottom right front corner at the fore edge side. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Top edge of the text block has a few scattered age tanning dots. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. not a library discard copy. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition,published by the Biblical Archaeology Society. Six essays on the topic of The Gospels, authors include; Hershel Shanks, Stpehen Patterson, Marcu Borg, and John Crossan. This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder. No creases to the cove or spine. Please note that there are some underlined passages, in black ink, and some check marks and bracket marks in the margins on a few pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Signed by the author on the title page. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by ROC, 2012. Signed 'To Pam, Kat Richardson, Aug 2, 2012'. Part of the 'Greywalker' series, Harper Blaine is hired by an insurance company to find out what happened to the 'Seawitch', a boat that had disappeared along with all passengers years ago which has suddenly reappeared to the original dock in Seattle. 338 pages, 6-1/4" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Sturdy mustard colored cover boards, with copper colored spine, author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages besides the inscription. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. The attached photos is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Viking, 1990. John Keegan's comprehensive analysis of World War II. His strategy here is to present each theater - the East, the West, and the Pacific, according to the 'strategic dilemma' faced by the leaders in each area, with a focus on five great battles; Crete, Falaise, Berlin, and Okinawa. 7-3/4" X 10", sewn binding, 607 with Index and Bibliography. Illustrated through the text with photos. No marks, no creases, no noticeable wear to the jacket. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. This edition often will have sun fading to the spine of the jacket, this copy does not have that problem. Sturdy heavy weight mustard colored cover boards, with black cloth covered spine, and the title imprinted on the spine in a copper color. Cover boards are flat, the top right front corner is just very slightly bumped, not very noticeable and not at all noticeable with the jacket on. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding… Read More

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Campden Hill Books, 2018. Soon after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, Paul decides that he must confront his past, returning to the city where he and his family were almost killed years ago. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Sturdy grey cloth covered boards with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in green. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder ,not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover, published by McBride, Nast & Company, 1914. First published September, 1914, this is the 8th printing from November, 1914. Graves worked as a double agent for MI5 during WWI, sent to Germany to try to identify German spies working in Britain on the ve of WWI. No dust jacket. 256 pages, 6" X 8-1/2". Dark green cloth covered boards, with the title and author name imprinted on the front board and spine in gold. All lettering is crisp and not rubbed or worn. Cover boards are flat, just has some light wear to the head and heel of the spine and to the very tips of the corners. A former owner's book plate is on the front paste-down, about 3" X 4". No writing on the text pages, no further ownership marks besides the bookplate. Binding is tight and square. All text pages are firmly bound. Edges of the text block are relatively clean considering the age and type of paper stock used. This copy is not a library discard. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Crown, 1994. The first biography of Red Auerbach, basketball legend whose career with the Boston Celtics includes several championships. 302 pages with Index and a section of photos. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Dust jacket has a small crease at the top left corner and a poke mark at the gutter to the left of the 'R' of the word 'Red'. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Modern Library. The first edition of this title was published in 1956, this copy is a later printing as it has the #11 binding style which was in use from 1963-1967. A collection of thirty stories including, The Pair, On Account of a Hat, Tevye Wins a Fortune, Hodel and others. Aleichem's stories about Tevye were the inspiration for 'Fiddler on the Roof'. The dust jacket is intact, though it has been price clipped. Dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket has some edge wear at the head and heel of the spine and top corner. Red clot covered boards are flat, binding is tight and square. There is an inscription to the former owner on the frontispiece, fills the entire page. No further writing besides that though. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a library discard copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1964. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 645 pages, with Index, and Appendixes. Organized chronologically, with chapters based on where Frost lived at the time. Each chapter includes extensive introductory information by Thompson. Also includes a Chronology, Genealogy, Table of Letters, and a section of photos picturing some of Frost's letters. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sturdy brick red colored cloth covered boards, with the title imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat, the lettering on the spine is crisp and not rubbed or worn, corners are not bumped or creased. Dust jacket shows some edge wear to the tips of the corners, minor shallow chips marks to the head and heel of the spine, one very short closed tear at the top edge of about 1/2". Sturdy sewn binding with heavy-weight paste-down pages and flyleaf pages.… Read More

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Harcourt, 2001. The true story of Alexander Selkirk, who was put ashore on an island 300 miles west of South America. His story providing Daniel Defoe with the inspiration for 'Robinson Crusoe. 246 pages with Index and Notes. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a library copy, not a remainder copy. Wear is limited to a few dots of age tannin to the edges of the text block. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy that we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First American hardcover edition, published by Harcourt, 1991. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. Sewn binding, wheat colored boards with red colored cloth covered spine. The dust jacket is entirely intact and is nor price clipped. There is a light crease mark to the spine portion of the dust jacket, about two inches long around the word 'Kasbah' in the title on the spine. There are some light age foxing spots on the top edge of the text block. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.