Literature

Parker, Dorothy

Death and Taxes.

New York : The Viking Press, 1931.

First edition, early printing, of Parker’s third collection of poetry. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in the uncommon original dust jacket which is in good condition.

Frost, Robert

A Boy’s Will.

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 1915.

First American edition of Frost’s first published work. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, gilt title to the front panel. Boldly signed and dated by the poet on front free endpaper, “Robert Frost Wesleyan December 1926.” Ownership signature on front pastedown of Richard Brooks in pencil. In very good condition. A charming example.

McCarthy, Cormac

Cormac McCarthy Signed Photograph.

London : John Adams Creative Photography, c. 1966.

Original gelatin silver print, three-quarter studio portrait of a young McCarthy. Inscribed by Cormac to his wife to the right of the portrait, “To my lovely Annie, Cormac.” Cormac McCarthy married Anne DeLisle in 1966, and their union, which lasted until 1981, coincided with a formative period of his career when he was still largely unknown butContinue reading "Cormac McCarthy Signed Photograph."

Young, Stark [William T. Sherman]

So Red the Rose.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1934.

First edition of this incredible Civil War novel; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original red cloth. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front free endpaper beneath a gift inscription, “To Cump from George / P. T. Sherman from George S. Eddy. Aug, 1934.” In very good condition with some rubbing to theContinue reading "So Red the Rose."

Furst, Alan

Night Soldiers: A Novel.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1988.

First edition of “one of the very best novels ever written about the inner world of Soviet intelligence” (Thomas Powers). Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Jake, All good things, Alan Furst.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Louise Noble.

Clarke, Arthur C

The Sands of Mars.

London : Sidgwick and Jackson, 1951.

First edition of this early classic novel, by the legendary Arthur C. Clarke. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Arthur C. Clarke on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

Wells, H.G

The Shape of Things to Come: The Ultimate Revolution.

London : Hutchinson & Co, 1933.

First British edition of Wells’ prophetic science fiction classic. Octavo, original cloth. In good condition with toning and splitting to the front panel hinge.

Follett, Ken

Fall of Giants; Winter of the World; Edge of Eternity [The Century Trilogy].

London : Macmillan, 2010-14.

First British editions of this extraordinary historical epic, the Century Trilogy. Octavo, original boards, cartographic endpapers. Each volume is signed by Ken Follett. Each volume is fine in a fine dust jacket. An exceptional set, rare and desirable signed.

Vidal, Gore [Anais Nin]

The City and the Pillar. [with] Gore Vidal Signed Dedication Page To Anais Nin.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, 1948.

First edition of this landmark novel, from the library of Anais Nin. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Accompanied by a clipped dedication page that reads, “For Anais Nin” boldly signed by Vidal, laid in. Gore Vidal and Anais Nin’s friendship emerged from their shared commitment to challenging theContinue reading "The City and the Pillar. [with] Gore Vidal Signed Dedication Page To Anais Nin."

McMurtry, Larry

Cadillac Jack.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1982.

First edition of “the best novel Larry McMurtry ever wrote.” Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Larry McMurtry in full on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by George Corsillo. Uncommon in this condition.

Maugham, W. Somerset

Cakes and Ale.

Melbourne : William Heinemann Ltd, 1954.

Signed limited edition of Maugham’s classic satire printed for the author’s eightieth birthday. Octavo, original publisher’s half-leather with gilt titles to the spine, top edge gilt, frontispiece, four pages of facsimile reproductions of the first and last two pages of the original manuscript, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by the author and illustrator, Graham Sutherland, onContinue reading "Cakes and Ale."

le Carré, John

John le Carré Autograph Letter Signed. [with] Autograph Research Notebook for Absolute Friends.

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Autograph letter signed by British author John le Carré, with his original notebook while researching Absolute Friends. Octavo, two pages, the letter reads in full, “23 Nov ’06 Dear Adrienne, This really is too much! Of course I have copies, but none in the original format, and now you have most generously and sweetly providedContinue reading "John le Carré Autograph Letter Signed. [with] Autograph Research Notebook for Absolute Friends."

Updike, John

The Poorhouse Fair.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1958.

First edition of Updike’s first novel. Octavo, original half cloth. With a signed autograph note from Updike laid in which reads, “For Jack Neusuer my own tiny contribution to Semitic studies with admiration and affection, John.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket design by Harry Ford.

Kazantzakis, Nikos

Zorba The Greek.

Athens : Plateia Syntagmatos, 1946.

Rare first Greek edition, preceding all other editions of the author’s classic work, which was the basis for the beloved Oscar-winning film starring Anthony Quinn. Octavo, bound in cloth. Boldly signed by Nikos Kazantzakis on the copyright page. In near fine condition. First editions of Zorba The Greek are of legendary scarcity.

McMurtry, Larry

Terms of Endearment.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1975.

First edition of one of McMurtry’s best and most popular novels. Octavo, original half cloth Presentation copy, humorously inscribed by the author in a contemporary hand on the front free endpaper, “For Gershon and Judy One of the several that didn’t make my fortune Larry.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by WendellContinue reading "Terms of Endearment."

White, E.B.; Illustrated by Garth Williams

Charlotte’s Web.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1952.

First edition, first printing of E.B. White’s classic tale of friendship with the code “I-B” on the copyright page. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt ruled inner dentelles stamp-signedContinue reading "Charlotte’s Web."

Waugh, Evelyn

A Tourist in Africa.

London : Chapman & Hall Ltd, 1960.

Rare uncorrected proof of the first edition of Waugh’s classic work inspired by his 1959 tour of East Africa. Octavo, original wrappers. In good condition.

Hughes, Richard

A High Wind in Jamaica.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1929.

First edition of the author’s classic novel, one of Modern Library’s 100 greatest novels of the 20th century and an inspiration for William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Octavo, original cloth, top stain green. Very good in a good dust jacket.

Weegee

Weegee by Weegee: An Autobiography.

New York : Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961.

First edition of the famed photographer’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, humorously inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Jerry Weegee, Words greatest photographer.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Dick, Philip K

The Divine Invasion.

New York : Timescape Books, 1981.

First edition of the second book in Dick’s gnostic VALIS trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Philip K. Dick on the publisher’s official bookplate produced for this edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket painting by Rowena Morrill. Typography by Patricia Manzone.

Smith, Dodie

The Hundred and One Dalmatians.

London : Heinemann, 1961.

First edition of the author’s beloved children’s classic, adapted into the 1961 animated film produced by Walt Disney Studios. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt ruled inner dentelles stamp-signedContinue reading "The Hundred and One Dalmatians."

Kama Sutra.

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Illustrated Sanskrit manuscript of the definitive ancient Indian Hindu guide to the philosophy of love and desire. Late 19th century or earlier, bound accordion style. Twenty-three leaves, Sanskrit text in black ink with 15 original full-color erotic paintings with elaborate gilt decoration. In very good condition. Each leaf measures 5.25 inches by 3.25 inches. RareContinue reading "Kama Sutra."

Steinbeck, John

The Wayward Bus.

New York : The Viking Press, 1947.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning writer. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by John Steinbeck on the front free endpaper. From the library of John and Carol Steinbeck with their stamp to the front pastedown. Carol Henning Steinbeck, John Steinbeck’s first wife, was instrumental in his early literary development, sustaining the coupleContinue reading "The Wayward Bus."

Wells, H.G

A Quartette of Comedies.

London : Ernest Benn Limited, 1928.

First British omnibus edition of four comic novels culminating in “1100 pages from Mr. Wells’ magic pen.” Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Boldly signed on the half-title page, “H.G. Wells Detroit Nov 9th 1931.” Very good in a very good dust jacket with darkening to the spine of theContinue reading "A Quartette of Comedies."