Search Results: Titles starting with K from Ernestoic Books

Typed letter signed by Katharine Hepburn, one page, on personal letterhead, n.d., to Dr. Fessenden. The letter reads, "Dear Dr. Fessenden, There is apparently no way to sign the cover of this program. It resists ink. I've done it inside. Thank you for your generous praise, Katharine Hepburn. Framed and matted together with an inscription "For Millard Fessenden, Jr. Katharine Hepburn" (presumably the inside of the program where she indicated she signed it) and a color portrait. The program is from "A Matter of Gravity", a 1976 Broadway play in which Hepburn starred. Size of frame is 17 x 23 inches. A nice piece of memorabilia from one of Hollywood's best actresses. Please view the many other rare collectibles and titles available for purchase at our store. Inventory # (E4-22).

New York: Hunt & Eaton, 1880. Christian Temperance Book (anti-alcohol). Measuring approximately 6.5" x 4.25" with 156 numbered pages. This book is in fair condition. Moderate bumping and tearing to both ends of spine. Heavy staining to spine and both boards. Heavy staining to all edges of textblock. Front hinge is cracked. Heavy foxing to front and rear pastedown and endpaper. Heavy staining to interior pages. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N7-3).

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. The Keepers of the House" by Shirley Ann Grau. First edition, first printing with FIRST EDITION stated on the copyright page. Signed by the author Shirley Ann Grau on a professionally tipped in page from a signed limited edition issued by the publisher - therefore the authenticity is guaranteed. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York in 1964. With its original dust jacket. The dust jacket is in very good condition. Price clipped. Minor wear and chipping to the spine ends. The spine is sun faded, and the rear panel is toned. The book is in near fine condition. The green cloth boards are vibrant with crisp edges. Father's day gift inscription on the front endpaper. Previous owner's address stamp on the front pastedown and opposite the half title page. The binding is sound. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine… Read More

New York: David McKay Company, 1974. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing with no additional printings listed on the copyright page. This book measures approximately 8.5" x 5.75" with 374 numbered pages. The book is in very good plus condition. Minor bumping to the spine ends. Gilt lettering on spine is very well preserved. Minor staining on the edges of the textblock. The original dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor edgewear and chipping to the extremities. Small closed tear on lower front panel. Price-clipped. "The Killer Angels" is a 1974 historical fiction novel by Michael Shaara that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1975. This book depicts the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War and the days leading up to it. The story is character driven and told from the perspective of various historical figures from both the Confederacy and the Union. A film adaption of the novel, titled Gettysburg, was released in 1993. Please view the many other rare… Read More

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Killer's Wedge" by Ed McBain. Signed by the author on the title page, using both his pseudonyms, Evan "Ed McBain" Hunter. First edition, first printing with "First Printing" stated on the copyright page. Published by Simon and Schuster, New York, 1959. Measures 5.25" x 8", 181 pages. With its original dust jacket. The dust jacket is in good condition. Minor rubbing to the panels with small discolored dot on the spine. The front flap is price-clipped. The book is in very good plus to near fine condition. Light scuffs to the board edges. Silver titling on the spine is vibrant. The contents are toned, clean and complete. The binding is sound. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(J6-75).

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1950. Gustave Dore. Lovely 1950 reproduction of the 1865 Dore Bible. This book measures approximately 13" x 9", with 421 numbered pages minus the appendix. Bound in full leather, wonderfully blind-stamped decorations. All edges gilt. Full page Gustave Dore illustrations throughout. The Bible is in near fine condition. Two small spots of water damage on the front board. Several abrasion marks on the rear board. Light scratches on the gilt edges of the textblock. A stunning edition, would make for an exceptional gift or acquisition. This King James Version bible is beautifully illustrated with clear and slightly larger font for easy reading. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory # (N1-9).

Norwalk Connecticut: Easton Press. Collector's Edition. This is a collector's edition King James Holy Bible. Measuring approximately11.5" x 8.5" with 229 numbered pages. This book is in near fine condition. Gilt lettering and design on spine and boards is full and vivid. Gilt edges are full and vivid with minor scuffs. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N5-61).

New York: The Macmillan Company, 1914. First American Edition. Leather Boards. First American edition. Measuring approximately 7.5" x 4.75" with 206 numbered pages. This book is in good minus condition. Heavy chipping to entire spine. Heavy scuffing to both boards. Moderate scuffing to all edges of textblock. Front hinge is cracked. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N7-2).

London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1899. First Edition, Ex-Library. First edition, ex-library. Measuring approximatley 9.25" x 6.25" with 304 numbered pages. Map present at the rear of the book. This book is in good condition. Moderate bumping and staining to spine. Gilt lettering on spine and front board still full. Moderate staining to both boards. Library markings on spine, all edges of textblocks, and both pastedowns. Interior pages are clean. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(O4-69).

London: A. R. Mowbray & Co, 1871. Full Calf Prize Binding. This book measures approximately 6.25" x 4" with 463 numbered pages. This book is in good minus condition. Moderate scuffing and chipping to both ends of spine and all edges of book. All edges are marbled. Bottom and top edge of textblock moderately scuffed. Moderate foxing throughout textblock. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N5-107).

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1946. These volumes come in their original slipcase and measure approximately 8" x 5.5" with 271, 624, 1043 numbered pages respectively. These volumes are in good minus condition. Moderate bumping and scuffing to spine. Moderate staining and scuffing to all boards. Moderate staining to all edges of textblocks. Previous owner's signature in ink on all front endpapers of each volume. Minor staining and foxing to interior pages. Slip case is in fair condition. Heavy chipping and scuffing to all edges. Tape supporting some edges are still present. The cycle follows the life of Kristin Lavransdatter, a fictitious Norwegian woman living in the 14th century. Kristin grows up in Sel in the Gudbrand Valley, the daughter of a well-respected and affluent farmer. She experiences a number of conflicts in her relationships with her parents, and her husband, in medieval Norway. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in… Read More