New York: J.E.D. Comstock, 1847 & 1848. Bound into a single volume in 3/4 dark green leather and marbled paper boards; raised bands; rules and lettering in gilt. Along with articles of general interest, these annuals printed poetry, and pieces of religious interest, there are illustrations on various topics. Aside... More about The Family Circle and Parlor Annual
[Book #30409P]
London: Macmillan, 1922. First Edition. Fine in a very slightly worn dust jacket. More about The Interpreters
[Book #31240P]
London: Macmillan, 1932. First Edition. A little foxed; near fine in dust jacket. More about Song and Its Fountains
[Book #14016P]
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1980. First Edition. Owner’s signature on the front free endpaper; near fine in dust jacket. Basis for the Spielberg film of the same title. The “accomplishments” of this forger and con man seem so modest, perhaps naive, in this era of Madoff and big financial..... More about Catch Me If You Can
[Book #23888P]
New York: Dodd, Mead, 1954. First Edition of the author’s first book. A fine copy in a dust jacket with minute wear and very slight spine fading. More about Jonathan Troy
[Book #26466P]
No place of publication: Warner Bros. Pictures, n.d. [1952]. A set of eight color lobby cards, each approximately 8 x 10.” Other than very minor wear and some pinholes, near fine. The 1952 film also wasted the talents of Charles Laughton (playing Captain Kidd). More about Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Lobby Cards
[Book #29815P]
Boston: Crocker & Brewster, 1836. First Edition. Publisher’s cloth; contemporary inscription; minor foxing; very good. More about The Path of Peace; or A Practical Guide to Duty and Happiness
[Book #25619P]
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, 1949. First Edition; spiral bound wrappers; edge wear; minor spotting; wrappers detached. Signed by Adams. His photographs are exceptionally well reproduced in this publication. More about My Camera in Yosemite Valley
[Book #27063P]
London: Macmillan, 1882. First English Edition; issued anonymously. Previous owner’s name at the top of the title page; some foxing; very good. More about Democracy. An American Novel
[Book #28259P]
New York: Crown, 1957. First Edition. Very good in a price-clipped dust jacket. Presentation copy; inscribed by the author to Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Kovacs, “To Eadie [sic] & Ernie- my pretty sister & comic-in-law- with love & kisses, Pal Joey.”. More about Cindy and I: The Real Life of Mr. and Mrs. Joey Adams
[Book #21978P]
Boston: Cunningham, 1823. First Edition. Some page foxing and staining; very good in a modern cloth binding. More about Correspondence Between the Hon. John Adams, Late President of the United States, and the Late Wm....
[Book #25441P]
Boston: John W. Folsom, 1798. First Edition. 360 pages, including the printing of a Washington letter, a geographically arranged index, and four pages of subscribers’ names (almost entirely from Massachusetts, most of whom were from Boston); bound without preliminaries in what is apparently early 20th century 3/4 leather; titled on... More about A Selection of Patriotic Addresses, to the President of the United States. Together with the...
[Book #31997P]
Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1911. First Editon. Very good; presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author. Queen's Quorum. More about Average Jones
[Book #12365P]
A larger than usual cartoon sketch, approximately 13 1/2 x 17 1/2”; matted, framed and glazed. The cartoon depicts the shop window of “Henry Grey: Mortician” below which are displayed testimonials from satisfied customers (i.e.: ”To Hank, I’ll be seein ya pal...). Signed in pencil and noted “Final 17 Aug..... More about Original Gag Cartoon Pencil Sketch
[Book #21916P]
London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1811. “New Edition.” Six volumes; bound (Sotheran’s) in green full straight grain morocco; all edges gilt; covers decorated in blind with gilt borders; raised bands with gilt lettering and decoration in gilt and blind. The spines are very slightly faded; near fine..... More about The Works of...Joseph Addison. With Notes by Richard Hurd
[Book #25836P]
New York: Albert & Charles Boni, 1924. First American Edition. Very good in a dust jacket with a thumb-nail sized chip at the bottom of the spine. The author was an Egyptian who wrote in French. More about The Naked King
[Book #11529P]
New York: Rinehart, 1953. Later printing. Very good in a very worn and mended dust jacket. Inscribed by the author in 1953. More about A House Is Not a Home
[Book #32481P]
Auburn, Maine: W.A. Alden, n.d. [apparently mid to late 19th century]. Measuring approximately 8 1/2 x 7,” paper, in red and black calligraphy, “The Androscoggin 10 Cent and Auburn Boy 5 cent Cigars! have pushed themselves to the front on their merits alone. Sold everywhere. W.A. Alden, Manufacturers. No. 10... More about Manuscript Display Card for Cigars
[Book #31910P]
Undated, but likely from the twenties and probably from a department store or other retailer; a colorful (apparently tempera) picture of a boy and a girl in front of a Christmas tree, with a Santa Claus, a doll, sailboat, biplane, toy soldiers, a cannon and more. An exceptionally attractive, nostalgic... More about Display Painting "Toys"
[Book #31912P]
Philadelphia: The Weiller Co., n.d. Approximately (and variably) 10 x 34.” A young man and woman, seated on stools, enjoy fountain treats. Undated, but likely forties or fifties; some wear and minor damage; just good. More about Two Color Lithographed Cardboard Figures, Probably Part of a Soda Fountain Display
[Book #31908P]
Tampa: Gradiaz, Annis Y Ca. n.d. [probably 1950s]. Printed in gold, black and green; twenty varieties of Havana cigars are reproduced in “actual size.” Framed and glazed, approximately 20 1/2 x 30 1/2.” The poster is in excellent condition; the black and gilt inset frame is chipped. A legend at... More about Large Poster Advertising Gold Label [Cigars] by Ignacio Haya
[Book #31911P]
Undated, likely 1920s. About 11 x 14,” both in excellent condition with folding cardboard stands on the back and with both original envelopes. These colorful depictions of the beverage, next to a top hat, cane and white gloves, stress its elegance, proclaiming it as “Comparable to Champagne.” The placards, while..... More about Two Ad Placards for Sterling Brand Sparkling Apple Cider
[Book #31893P]
London: John Stockdale, 1793. Two volumes; complete with 110 engravings throughout the text, as well as two engraved title pages; contemporary full calf with marbled endpapers; spines rebacked to style with morocco labels, gilt lettering and decoration. Each volume has the bookplate of a previous owner, who has signed and... More about The Fables of Aesop, With a Life of the Author; and Embellished with one Hundred & twelve Plates
[Book #29974P]
New York: Doubleday, McClure, 1899. First Edition. The author, Maria Howard Weeden, wrote the poems and provided the illustrations. With an introduction by Joel Chandler Harris (BAL 7144). Contemporary ownership stamp; very good. More about Bandana Ballads
[Book #29306P]
Unsigned; approximately 7 x 9” on linen stitched onto cardboard backing, depicting two black children playing marbles under a tree. The linen is cream-colored; the stitching is yellowish-brown, red, black and green. Excellent condition. More about Original Embroidery
[Book #31037P]