Antique & Collectible Books

Primer on Alcoholism - Marty Mann (Alcoholics Anonymous "Disease Model" 1950 5th Printing Hardcover w/ DJ)
Subtitle: "How People Drink, How to Recognize Alcoholics, and What to do About Them."
Copyright 1950, published by Rinehart & Co., Inc. (NY); stated 'Fifth Printing' on the front inside flap of the dust jacket. Dust jacket fits loosely and has $2.25 printed on the front inside flap. It has significant wear to include tears, chips, and nicks along the edges; as well as a large slit/hole missing from the front DJ at the fore-edge and a chip on the rear at the spine head. Red hardcover is worn and chipping along the edges and corners, with moderate spine lean, tanning pages, and compressed spine head and tail. Previous owner's name on the front free endpaper; no other writing. Overall, it is in Good condition.

E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc, 1937. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of legendary American theater actor, Pulitzer Prize winning producer, filmmaker and renowned boxing promoter William A. Brady's autobiography, Showman, My Life Story. "FIRST EDITION" so stated on copyright page. Signed and inscribed on front free endpaper verso by Brady to colleague and friend (and legend in her own right) Frances Marion thus: "To an old associate | Frances Marion | a "good fellow" if there | ever was one. With the | kindest regards of | William A. Brady | N.Y.C. St. Patrick's Day | 1940." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Marion's personal copy. Bound in 1/2 yellow linen over blue linen with black lettering to front and spine panels. Dust jacket with $3.00 price intact and photo of Brady to back panel. Illustrated with numerous historical photos, including a photo frontis. 278 pp. 8 7/8" x 6… Read More

Herald Publishing House, Lamoni, Iowa, 1916. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Grandson of Latter Day Saints founder Joseph Smith, Jr. Elbert A. Smith's Mormon-themed novel, Joe Pine. First edition signed by Elbert A. Smith on frontis recto thus: "Sincerely yours | Elbert A. Smith." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Smith was a leader in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS), also a member of the church's First Presidency from 1909 to 1938 and the Presiding Patriarch of the church from 1938 to 1958. Bound in olive cloth with black lettering and decorations to front and spine panels, ruled in red. Collation: [blank, 2] [half title page] [blank] [frontis recto] [frontis] [title page] [copyright page] [dedication page] [table of contents] [9] 10-351 [352]. Eight illustrated plates, all present. Complete as issued. Scarce. 352 pp. 8" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with light shelf wear, slightly bumped corners and light… Read More

Harper & Row, Publishers, 1968. Hardcover. Like New. Collectible first edition, first printing of William Gass' compilation of five short stories titled and including his classic "In the Heart of the Heart of the Country." Per Harper's practice of designating first editions, "FIRST EDITION" so stated on copyright page. A-S code. Signed by Gass in black ink with no inscription on title page. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Includes first state dust jacket with $4.95 price to top of front flap and 0268 date to bottom. Complete as issued. Included in Callil and Tobin's The Modern Library: The 200 Best Novels in English Since 1950. Tight, immaculate copy. Extremities crisp. Unmarked front to back. Dust jacket near flawless. A remarkably beautiful copy of Gass' masterpiece. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Privately Printed for W. S. Van Dyke by California Graphic Press, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition, first printing of legendary American film director W. S. Van Dyke's journal written during the filming of Trader Horn in central Africa, a film, in turn, based on the book Trader Horn by celebrated ivory trader Alfred Aloysius "Trader" Horn. "First Printing" so stated on copyright page. Inscribed and signed by W. S. Van Dyke on front free endpaper thus: "To you Tyler - | and don't be too hard | on it! | W. S. Van Dyke | L. A. | 1-22-35." Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Bound in dark blue linen with gilt lettering to front and spine panels and gilt water buffalo to front panel. Includes 26 full-page photos of natives, big game animals and more, taken on location. 219 pp. Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. An exceptionally presentable copy of an important African safari collectible.

Green boards with gold writing (book title in black box) on spine; author's initials embossed in gold on front board. Blue/black top page edges; white splotches on back board. Top and bottom of book spine very slightly rumpled; very small chips on top of dust jacket spine. Cracks and small piece missing from bottom of dust jacket spine; chips and wear where dust jacket folds into interior of book. Small chip missing from top of back dust jacket flap; book has overall tight binding and pages still look in excellent condition.Random House First Edition, Ninth Printing as indicated by following points: • Original retail price of $6.95 on top of front dust jacket flap• 10/57 notation at bottom of front dust jacket flap• Top stain on top page edges is black or blue• Dust jacket does not have review blurbs• Random House address of 625 Madison Avenue on back dust jacket flap• "Ninth Printing" and 1957 on copyright page; no other years listed.No bookplates, no writing, no marks inside book at… Read More

Sketches of Western Adventure of the Most Interesting Incidents Connected with the Settlement of the West, from 1755 to 1794. With an Appendix. Revised and Corrected, with Engravings.Exciting, thrilling adventures of Indian skirmishes, war parties, and often dramatic and tragic events in the settlement of the West. Recounted stories of Daniel Boone and military men, as well as settlers trying to carve their settlements out of an often brutal and dangerous land. Appendix which was added to this 1837 edition (originally published in 1832) adds significantly to the understanding of the Indian culture and peace negotiations and treaties as well as war expeditions (not included in the 1832 edition). Descriptions often detailed and graphic.Condition:. In original leather with all original end pages, paste downs and content. Secure binding. Pages are a bit "rippled" due to age and are well-foxed. Very readable with no damp smell or other damage. Complete. Please ask for more information and/or photos if you… Read More

The Spy of the Rebellion; Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army During the Late Rebellion. Revealing Many Secrets of the War Hitherto Not Made Public. Compiled from Official Reports Prepared for President Lincoln, General McClellan and the ProvostMarshal General. By Allan Pinkerton who (Under the Nom-de-Plume of Major E. J. Allen) was Chief of the United States Secret Service. With Numerous Illustrations. Kansas City: Kansas City Publishing Co, 1883. Sold Only by SubscriptionThis is a true first edition of this title. It was copyrighted by Allan Pinkerton (verso of title page); "Sold only by Subscription" and published by the Kansas City Publishing Co.
Condition: This true first edition is in very good condition, as photographed. The impressed cover is still distinctive, as is the gilt spine. Binding is secure, and we found no notations, signatures, crimps or stamps within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings, the Folk-Lore of the Old Plantation. by Joel Chandler Harris, with Illustrations by Frederick S Church and James H Moser. New York: D Appleton and Company, 1 3 and 5 Bond Street. 1882 Early Edition.This is a very early edition of Harris' first book. The charm and joy of these traditional African American songs creates a folk lore history to be studied and enjoyed by old and young. Joel Chandler Harris used a dialect spoken by unschooled southern black slaves in the 19th century, which can be controversial among some readers. Historically, his stories, sayings, and characters remain of interest.
Condition: Condition of this all-original early edition of this folklore classic is very good. The brown cloth-covered boards with the impressed and gilt spine and patterned end pages are still sound. Only slight wear, with no crayon, writing, crimps or stamps found within. This is NOT a library book! Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best… Read More

Green on boards with gold and black. Some bend in front board and wrinkle as well as some wear. According to Wikipedia : William Henry Giles Kingston was born in Harley Street, London on 28 February 1814. He was the eldest son of Lucy Henry Kingston (d.1852) and his wife Frances Sophia Rooke (b.1789), daughter of Sir Giles Rooke, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Kingston's paternal grandfather John Kingston (1736–1820) was a Member of Parliament who staunchly supported the Abolition of the Slave Trade, despite having a plantation in Demerara. His father Lucy entered into the wine business in Oporto,[1] and Kingston lived there for many years, making frequent voyages to England and developing a lifelong affection for the sea.He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and afterwards entered his father's wine business, but soon indulged in his natural bent for writing. His newspaper articles on Portugal were translated into Portuguese, and assisted the conclusion of the commercial treaty with… Read More

Edwin N. Appleton, 1917. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Collectible first edition of Major William Kirby's exceptionally detailed WWI-era technical manual on poison gas, attack and defense. Includes numerous photos and drawings, also four fold-out maps and charts. See attached images for table of contents. Signed on front free endpaper by Roscoe L. Elstrot (1895-1987), who enlisted in the Army on June 28, 1918 and served as a private until his release on December 12, 1918. His copy. Includes full index. Bound in black cloth with gilt lettering to front panel. Scarce. 183 pp. 6 1/4" 4 7/8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and very slight corner bumping. A presentable copy of an important WWI manual. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

Prison Life of Jefferson Davis Embracing Details and Incidents of his Captivity, Particulars Concerning his Health and Habits, Together with Many Conversations on Topics of Great Public Interest. By John J Craven, M.D. New York: Carleton, Publisher. London: S Low Son & Co. 1866 First Edition. Written by the attending physician, this book presents a sympathetic account of Jefferson Davis. The conversations on various subjects are of particular interest to biographers and historians alike.
Condition: NOT a Library book, but there is one crimp on top right of title page as shown in photographs. Binding is sound, frontispiece has original tissue guard, and overall binding is superior, especially for its age.
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The Captives Of Abb's Valley: A Legend Of Frontier Life, James Moore Brown, Presbyterian Board of Publications and Sabbath-School Work: Philadelphia, 1854. 6 x 4, 168pp, blind-stamped cloth, gilt title and decoration on spine, illustrated.
Based on first-hand narrative accounts, James Moore Brown tells the extraordinary story of his mother' s family, who were attacked and enslaved by the Shawnee tribe in 1786. The Moore family were early settlers from Ireland, who eventually made their home in Virginia. A branch of the family discovered Abb's Valley; a remote settlement, isolated but idyllic, and which had once belonged to Cherokee and Shawnee natives. After many years of happiness, forming a successful and religiously-devoted community, the Moore family was brutally attacked. The Shawnees ruthlessly killed the majority of the family, taking the survivors prisoner, inn spinecluding Mary Moore, James Moore Brown's mother. Mary found herself sold into slavery, and thus began a long and arduous journey… Read More

333pp with 4 full-page Illustrations by A.O. Fischer and C.W. Ashley. Publishers decorated blue cloth with ship on front board. First edition, first printing with same date on title page and its verso. Octavo.
A collection of eight short stories featuring the adventures of Captain David Grief in the South seas. It is set in the South Pacific at the beginning of the 20th century and consists of eight separate stories. David Grief is a forty-year-old English adventurer who came to the South seas years ago and became rich. As a businessman he owns offices in Sydney, but he is rarely there. Since his wealth spreads over a lot of islands, Grief has some adventures while going among these islands. London depicts the striking panorama of the South seas with adventurers, scoundrels, swindlers, pirates, and cannibals. John Griffith London (born John Griffith Chaney(January 12, 1876 – November 22, 1916) was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American… Read More

Green leather binding with red and black title plate, gilt banding, decoration and title on the spine. Embossed cross hatching on both boards.Volumes I, II, III, IV, V, and VI.
A revised very clean edition perceived by many to be the 'best rendition' Hooke's Roman History, from the Building of Rome to the Ruin of the Commonwealth (four volumes, London, 1738–1771, 4to), suggested itself to him while he was preparing an index to the English translation of François Catrou and Pierre Julien Rouille's Roman History. The first volume was dedicated to Pope and introduced by "Remarks on the History of the Seven Roman Kings, occasioned by Sir Isaac Newton's Objections to the supposed 244 years of the Royal State of Rome". The second volume is dedicated to the Earl of Marchmont, and to it are annexed the Fasti Capitolini, or the consular lists, discovered at Rome during the pontificate of Pope Paul III in 1545. The third volume was printed under Hooke's inspection, but was not published until 1764, after his… Read More