Gone the Sun – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Groom, Winston A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; The story follows the journey of a family as they travel across the Australian outback in a broken-down RV in an attempt to find a new life. They are not the only ones looking for a new life, as the area is being fought over by a group of nomadic Australians and a rival tribe of aboriginal Australians. Along the way, the family encounters wild animals, hostile people, and the harsh Australian outback.; 8vo; If found contact Carol Gojan- $41
- $41
Inkspell – 1st UK Edition/1st Printing
Funke, Cornelia A beautiful unread 1st UK edition/1st printing in As New condition in alike dustjacket, SIGNED by author Cornelia Funke directly on the half-title page; Cornelia Funke's second book of the Inkheart Trilogy. Not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of Inkheart, the book whose characters became real. The story is threatening to evolve in ways neither Meggie nor young apprentice Farid could ever have imagined. Due to the rising success of her books, Funke is already being hailed as Germany's J. K. Rowling; 8vo; Signed by Author- $107
- $107
For One More Day – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Albom, Mitch A handsome 1st edition/1st printing in unread As New condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Mitch Albom directly on the half-title page; Charley Benneto, like many of Mitch Albom's characters, is a desperate man in search of relief from a life filled with pain and disappointment. He returns to his small hometown, planning to take his own life, when he is given the chance of a lifetime. He is given the gift of love and understanding from his mother For One More Day; 12mo; [viii], 197, [3] pages; Signed by Author- $135
- $135
The Lyre Of Orpheus – Signed First Edition
Davies, Robertson A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition. Unread Very Fine condition, SIGNED by author Robertson Davies; The third volume of the Cornish trilogy about the staging of an unfinished opera by a 19th century composer. This outstanding book is bound in genuine gilt-and-white-stamped dark green leather with raised bands. Features marbled endpapers and gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; Signed by Author- $101
- $101
Pitch Dark – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Adler, Renata First edition/first printing in Near Fine, lightly sunned condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down; ; 8vo; FSA- $41
- $41
Charley Bland – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Settle, Mary Lee A special Limited edition and true first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread Fine condition and is SIGNED by author Mary Lee Settle; The 35-year-old widowed and fledgling author returns home to West Virginia, where she becomes the newest conquest of the town rake and alcoholic, irresistible Charley Bland. Both are prodigals and sinners: she in having fled the South to live the bohemian life in Paris; Charley thoroughly in thrall to his ruthless, implacably selfish mother. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages and a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [xx], 207, [7] pages; 15739; Signed by Author- $62
- $62
The Choice – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Sparks, Nicholas Stated first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Nicholas Sparks on title page. A stunning book; Nicholas Sparks' 13th book is the romantic tale of Beaufort, NC veterinarian Travis Parker and the evolving decision making process initiated when his new neighbor moves in. Similar to the famous The Notebook, the story spans in two different sections of their lives, being 11 years apart; 8vo; Signed by Author- $73
- $73
Safe Haven – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Sparks, Nicholas Unread first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Nicholas Sparks on the title page; Nicholas Sparks' 15th book, the romantic story of Katie Feldman that starts when she arrives in Southport, North Carolina; 8vo; x, 340, [2] pages; ; Signed by Author- $123
- $123
One for the Money – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Evanovich, Janet An attractive first edition, first printing in Fine condition with only minute signs of shelf-wear in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Janet Evanovich directly on the title-page; Trenton native Stephanie Plum is out of work, out of money, and her car's in repo-hell. So who does a hardly working girl turn to when the going gets tough? Meet cousin Vinnie, bail bondsman. Stephanie figures it's nice work if you can get it -- shagging bail jumpers for 10 grand a pop. So she joins up. Not that she knows the first thing about it. But hey, beggars can't be choosers; 8vo; [x], 290, [4] pages; Signed by Author
Grandfather’s Journey – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Say, Allen A charming first edition/first printing in about Fine condition with light shallow sunning to bottom of front board in alike pictorial dust-jacket. Tan boards with origami illustration embossed on front cover, brown cloth spine with gold lettering, tan endpapers. SIGNED by author/illustrator Allen Say directly on front free endpaper with drawing of grandfather; Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1994 for this autobiographical picture book, Say created a photo album to illustrate his family's journey and immigration to America. Grandfather leaves Japan to explore the new world and makes a home in San Francisco. Missing the home of his birth, he returns to Japan with his wife and daughter, but he cannot forget his love of California, always telling stories to his grandson and wishing to return just once more; Color Illustrations; 4to ; 32 pages; Signed by Author & Illustrator
Directions to Servants
Swift, Jonathan An attractive first Pantheon edition/first printing, in unread Fine condition, in Very Good+, toned dust-jacket and chips to top edge. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down; ; Drawings; 8vo
Ego And Art In Walt Whitman – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Updike, John An attractive first edition/first printing, limited to 350 copies. Decorative boards with gilt-stamped olive cloth. In unread Very Fine condition in alike publisher's plain paper dust-jacket. SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the limitation page; Updike's review of Walt Whitman, often called the greatest American poet for his Leaves of Grass (1855.) Originally given as a talk at the Morgan Library in New York City on October 4, 1977. Eventually reprinted as Whitman's Egotheism; 8vo; 28 pages; Signed by Author
The Wrath of Mulgarath – 1st Edition/1st Printing
DiTerlizzi, Tony and Holly Black A most beautiful unread first edition/first printing, pictorial boards in As New condition signed by authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black directly on the title page; Bruised and battered, Jared, Simon, and Mallory return home to find their home ransacked and learn that Mulgarath has made off with their mother and Spiderwick's Guide. With the help of Thimbletack, Hogsqueal and Byron, the Grace kids have to defeat Mulgarath and his goblin army. But they have to rescue Arthur Spiderwick from Lorengorn and the elves first; The Spiderwick Chronicles; Vol. 5; 12mo; 1 plate, [xiv], 139, [7], 1 plate pages; Signed by Author & Illustrator
Inventing Al Gore – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Turque, Bill First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with bumped upper corners in alike dust jacket; This book tells the story of Al Gore's life, from his early days as a young advocate to his time as the Vice President of the United States. It details Gore's work on climate change and the environment, as well as his work on the Bill of Rights.; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 448 pages The Achievement Of William Faulkner – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Millgate, Michael A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, traces of sunning to board edges in Very Good+ dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; ; 8vo
Terrorist – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Updike, John A beautiful first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in blue cloth with silver lettering. This copy is SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper; The story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy, an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic, hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque, Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course, as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him; 8vo; [viii], 310, [2] pages; Signed by Author
Zathura – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Van Allsburg, Chris A most handsome first edition/first printing book in As New condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Chris Van Allsburg directly on the title page; Zathura is a dramatic adventure that promises a breathtaking and unforgettable experience. At the story's end which becomes, miraculously, the beginning, we find that Walter's feelings for his little brother are greatly altered. Beautifully illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. Basis for the major motion picture starring Tim Robbins, Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, and Dax Shepard; 4to; Signed by Author
Nights in Rodanthe – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Sparks, Nicholas A beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition. In Fine dustjacket and SIGNED by author Nicholas Sparks directly on the title page. Surprisingly scarce in signed, collectible condition; As the storm is approaching the small coastal village of Rodanthe, North Carolina, two people with shattered lives search shelter and comfort, but set off emotions that go well beyond the duration of the storm. Basis for the movie starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane; 8vo; [x], 212, [2] pages; Signed by Author The Island Of The Day Before – 1st US Edition/1st Printing
Eco, Umberto First American edition, first printing, limited to 250 copies in unread As New condition in alike slip-case, still in its original shrink-wrap. SIGNED by author Umberto Eco on the limitation page. Translated from the Italian by William Weaver. Contursi A037c; Umberto Eco spins a romance of navigation and science as Italian nobleman Roberto della Griva finds himself shipwrecked on a mysterious ship, fully stocked, but with no crew in a harbour through which, he convinces himself, runs the International Date Line. As he explores different cabinets in the hold, Roberto examines the great lessons of his youth, particularly those taught by an old Jesuit; 8vo; 515 pages; Signed by Author
The King’s Indian: Stories And Tales – 1st Edition/1st Printing
Gardner, John [; illustrated by Herbert L. Fink] First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition, light tanning to spine in alike, toned dust-jacket, trivial chipping to back panel. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down; ; B & W Illustrations; 8vo
