Search Results: Authors starting with P from Classic First Editions

U.S.A.: Southern Methodist University Press,U.S., 1990. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. A fine copy in hard paper wraps (paperback). Signed by Kinsella on the front endpaper--which is also the title page. As new as the day it was published.

NEW YORK: DELACORTE, 1991. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing. A compilation of crime stories (21) by women crime writers. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Paretsky on the title page--signature only. The dustjacket is unclipped and fine. "Featuring the finest female sleuths by the best women crime writers ever" is how this compilation is billed. A wonderfully collectible copy.

E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1999. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by Parker on the front free endpaper. The lightest of age toning only to dustjacket. Protected in a BrodArt acrylic liner. A Spenser Novel in very collectible condition. Free shipping within the USA.

E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 2004. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing (1-10). A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket.. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper in his initialed signature scrawl. Crisp and fresh copy--unread condition. An investigator checking on a cheating husband gets more than he bargained for.

U.S.A.: Delacorte Press, 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing 1983--stated first printing. A superb first print copy--fine in a fine unclipped dustjacket. Signed and inscribed "Barbara-Best" by the author on the front free endpaper. Another "Spenser" novel by the prolific crime and suspense author--this is a very early "Spenser" title. From the collection of Denver area physician Dr. Frederic Bruhn--signed at Algonquin bookstore in Denver.

U.S.A.: Putnam , 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only without further inscriptions. A clean and tight copy in unread condition protected in an clear acrylic dustjacket protector.

Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Touchstone Books, 2006. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Fine in a fine unclipped dustjacket--signed by Danica Patrick on the title page. Includes dozens of photos of the famous woman race car driver as she tries to break barriers "doing what it takes to win". A very collectible copy.

U.S.A.: Atheneum, 2006. First Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition-2nd Printing (2-10) Signed by the Newbery Author on the title page. Winner of the 2006 Newbery Gold Award for Children's fiction. A wonderful story involving abandoned or runaway children. A book every child and maybe every adult should read. A beautifully illustrated jacket by Matt Phelan. A very collectible book. Newbery Signed. This early printing has the gold Newbery sticker and the glossy jacket cover--whereas older printings have a matte finish jacket and a banner at the top of the D/J stating "Winner of the 2007 Newbery Medal". Fine copy in fine unclipped dustjacket.

Boston: Little, Brown, 1981. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. From a recent auction of modern first editions with the auction tag tipped into the book--a near fine copy in an unclipped and very good dustjacket. Light dustiness and toning to the page edges only. The dustjacket is complete and very lightly rubbed or would be fine. Patterson's second novel after "The Lasko Tangent". A nice collectible copy.

U.S.A.: Little, Brown & Company, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed & Inscribed to recipient by James Patterson . A tight and clean copy in unread condition. The dustjacket is protected in a new mylar clear plastic covering. A very collectible flawless copy. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Little Brown and Company, 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is boldly signed by James Patterson directly on the title page--signature only-no inscriptions. A clean and tight copy in mint condition in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Little, Brown and Company, 1995. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. A near-fine copy of the ARC--Advance Reading Copy--from the Publisher. This copy has been boldly signed by Patterson directly on the title page--signature only--no inscriptions. A bit of rubbing to the hard paper panels--otherwise would be fine. Free shipping within the USA. Scarce to find a signed copy of this ARC

U.S.A.: Stein & Day Pub, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in an unclipped and very good dustjacket. This copy is signed by Patterson & Jack Higgins (also wrote as Jack Higgins) on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy. The dustjacket is unclipped with a price of $10.95 on the front flap--and shows light to moderate rubbing to the panels. Scarce signed by Patterson as the author and Jack Higgins--the actual author. His second novel after "The Valhalla Exchange". Shipped with a new clear acrylic dustjacket.

U.S.A.: Little, Brown and Company, 2001. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is boldly signed by James Patterson directly on the title page--signature only-no inscriptions. A clean and tight copy in mint condition in an equally fine unclipped dustjacket. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Little Brown and Company, 1997. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. A fine copy in a fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed & Inscribed by James Patterson . A tight and clean copy in unread condition. The dustjacket is protected in a new mylar clear plastic covering.

London: Hutchinson, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A fine copy in an unclipped and very good dustjacket. This copy is signed by Patterson & Jack Higgins (also wrote as Jack Higgins) on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy. The dustjacket is unclipped with a price of $12.95 on the front flap--and shows light to moderate edgewear to the tips and top and bottom spine--as well as one closed end tear to the bottom rear panel. Although printed in London--the dustjacket is printed in Canada--most likely a first Canadian issue. Scarce signed by Patterson. His second novel after "The Valhalla Exchange". Shipped with a new clear acrylic dustjacket--free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Thomas Dunne Books, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. From the collection of Seattle area Architect and prolific book collector Donald Olsen--an "As New" copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author with only "Best Wishes"-- a flawless tight and clean copy in unread condition. This is a very scarce signed copy of the American publication of this title--as most are the first British printing.

Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1970. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. A near-fine copy in a very good plus dustjacket. This copy is signed and inscribed "With Best Wishes" by the author (although not inscribed) on the title page--a scarce signature. This is the author's highly regarded 3rd novel--highly praised by Graham Greene and winner of the Somerset Maugham Award for fiction. A deep perspective read about a Priest who asks to be relieved of his vows--only to find disenchantment and tragedy outside of the church. Previous owner one word name on half title page--or would be fine. The dustjacket is unclipped and has minor shelfwear rubbing on the panels--or would also be fine.

U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 1987. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page--signature only without any inscriptions. Tight and clean copy--the dustjacket is just slightly rubbed or would also be fine. Protected in an acrylic dustjacket covering. A really nice copy.

Chicago: The Caxton Club, 1968. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Dust Jacket Included. A fine copy in blue cloth with the original onion skin covering mostly in place. Edited with an introduction by Howard H. Peckham. 500 copies were published. Paper label to the front board--dark blue lettering to the spine. 143 pp.