Peter L. Stern

Paris: Centre Culturel de Paris, 1978. First Edition. Of 372 copies, this is one of 90 numbered copies on “Velin de Rives”; signed by Dali on the colophon, as well as on the illustrated, color title page; bound in publisher’s full leather with gilt decoration; the illustrations in the text.....

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London: Grant Allen, 1897. First Edition. Queen’s Quorum. Enjoyable short pieces, episodic, but each stands on its own. His nephew, the publisher, found himself in the book trade at his uncle’s urging. Allen was a Canadian much of whose education and life was in Britain. Very good. All books described.....

More info about An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1932. First Edition. One of 260 numbered copies on Nihon Japan Vellum; signed by Cather. Nearly fine in a worn dust jacket and broken, defective publisher’s slipcase. All books described as first editions are first printings unless otherwise noted.

More info about Obscure Destinies

London: John Maxwell, 1863. First English Edition; presumably the first edition in English. Original cloth; two volumes; slight spine cocking; very good. A novel of Mexico and the Indians. Most of the author’s books were set in the American west. All books described as first editions are first printings unless.....

More info about Stronghand or the Noble Revenge

New York: Limited Editions Club, 1934. First Edition with these illustrations by Picasso, consisting of numerous drawings in the text and six original etchings. One of 1500 numbered copies signed by the artist (the play’s author had long been unavailable). A fine copy in the publisher’s cardboard slipcase and chemise.....

More info about Lysistrata. A New Version by Gilbert Seldes

Florence, Italy: Francesco e Giuseppe Peinder, n.d. [c.1845]. Approximately 11 1/2 x 8 ”; publisher’s wrappers, the front of which is printed and illustrated with an engraved scene of Florence; cloth spine (likely renewed or provided at an early date); excellent condition. Consisting of 20 exceptional vibrant and detailed aquatints.....

More info about Nuova Raccolta....Della Citta Di Firenze

London: Smith, Elder, 1896. First Edition. Hinges cracking; minor cloth chipping; very good. Inscribed by the author a day before publication, “With A Conan Doyle’s kind regards/ Nov 12/96.” All books described as first editions are first printings unless otherwise noted.

More info about Rodney Stone

London: Ward, Lock, 1932. First Edition. Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone. Ownership signature; about fine in a restored dust jacket. All books described as first editions are first printings unless otherwise noted.

More info about The Red Castle

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1939. First Edition. Very good or better in a very good, price-clipped dust jacket with some tiny interior tape mends. In a custom quarter-leather clamshell box. All books described as first editions are first printings unless otherwise noted.

More info about Madeline

Boston: Little, Brown, 1872. Bound by Riviere in full tan calf with gilt decoration. Neat ownership inscription; minor fading and wear; very good. All books described as first editions are first printings unless otherwise noted.

More info about The Complete Concordance to Shakespeare

London: Constable, 1932. First Edition. Some cover soiling; very good. All books described as first editions are first printings unless otherwise noted.

More info about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Chronology of Their Adventures

Boston: James R. Osood, 1876. First Edition; probable first state of page 209. Contemporary owner’s signature; faint ring on the front cover; nearly fine. All books described as first editions are first printings unless otherwise noted.

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