First Editions from Town Books of San Anselmo
Novedades
Más fotos
The Poems of John Donne (Two Volumes)
de John Donne
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good+
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- none
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- 1912
- Encuadernación
- Blue cloth boards with gilt titles and cover design
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 202.23
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
True first edition of this seminal work on John Donne and his poetry. "Edited from the Old Editions and Numerous Manuscripts with Introduction and Commentary by Herbert J.C. Grierson M.A." This is the only true first edition of this title found on the Web of 05/04/24.
Some rubbing and soiling to boards. Corners are bumped. Spine heads slightly frayed. Hinges are… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 202.23
Más fotos
Heart Throbs and Hoof Beats
de Walter Palmer
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good+
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- none
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- 1922
- Encuadernación
- Blue cloth boards with gilt titles and heart-shaped illustrated pastedown on cover
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 136.39
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
This rare title is in excellent condition with just some soiling and rubbing to boards and bumps to corners. Pen name on FFEP. Pages are clean and lovely book ornaments of bridle, halter and horsehoes surround the text on each.
The poems celebrate the relationship between horses and their owners, famous racing steeds and the serene enjoyment the author feels toward… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 136.39
Más fotos
Mrs. Stevens Hears the Mermaids Singing & The Land of Silence (2 books)
de May Ssrton
- Estado
- Usado
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- 1965 / 1953
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 32.92
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Two books by novelist and poet May Sarton. Both are first editions. Mrs. Stevens Hears the Mermaids Singing "explores a woman's struggle to reconcile the claims of life and art, to transmute passion and pain into poetry" while being interviewed by two young reporters searching for the muse that inspires the author. ---Goodreads
The novel is in Fine condition with no… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 32.92
Más fotos
Portraits, Memoirs and Characters of Remarkable Persons
de James Caulfield
- Estado
- Usado - Fair
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- none
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- 1819
- Encuadernación
- 3/4 brown leather and marbled boards with gilt titles and designs on spines
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 230.45
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
These rare volumes contatin portraits and short biographies of persons of notoriety in 17th and 18th century Britiain, including highwaymen, convicts, preachers, misers, beggars, aristocrats, murderers, rebels, etc. Each entry has an engaved plate of the individual.
Marbled boards are intact but scuffed, rubbed and soiled so as to obscure most of the marbling. End pages are still beautifully marbled. However… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 230.45
Más fotos
Good Morning, Midnight
de Lily Brooks-Dalton
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First Edition - Stated
- Published
- 2016
- Encuadernación
- Dark Blue, heavy paper with white spine titles
- ISBN
- 9780812998894
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 28.22
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
An aging astronomer, Augustine, posted in the arctic and space mission specialist, Sullivan returning from Jupiter, both face a cataclysmic event that has silenced the world they once knew and the loved ones left behind.
Small scratch on fornt cover, otherwise fine. Dust Jacket pristine. Signed by author on title page. Not price clipped. Includes a letter from Book Passage of… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 28.22
Más fotos
As We Are Now & Letters from Maine (2 books)
de May Sarton
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First Edition - Stated
- Published
- 1973 / 1984
- Encuadernación
- Half-bound linen and black cloth with orange and green titles / Black cloth with gilt spine titles
- ISBN
- 0393083721039
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 26.34
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
As We Are Now tells the story of Caroline Spencer, mentally strong but physically frail, who has been moved by relatives into a "home." Subjected to subtle humiliations and petty cruelties...she fights back with all she has, and in a powerful climax wins a terrible victory." --- Goodreads
Both books are in fine codition. No flaws. Dust Jackets have very slight… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 26.34
Más fotos
Mystic India Through Art (INCREDIBLE, RARE, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED TITLE)
de Sass Brunner-Farkas, Elizabeth Brunner
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good+
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- in slipcase
- Edición
- First Edition - "Limited Edition"
- Published
- 1937
- Encuadernación
- Three-Quarter Bound Silk and creme colored boards with gilt, debossed titles and Design
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 1,551.99
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
This is a rare, one-of-a-kind, signed and Inscribed limited edition of paintings, artwork and photography by the renowned Hungarian painters Sass Brunner-Farkas and Elizabeth Brunner. Inspired by a mystic dream of Rabinadrath Tagore, the mother and daughter traveled to India, staying for 5 years. They met and painted Tagore, Mahatma Ghandi, along with portraits of Indian deities, landscapes, and common… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 1,551.99
Más fotos
Miss Pickthorn & Mr. Hare / Cloud, Stone, Sun, Vine (2 Books)
de May Sarton
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First British Edition / Number Line 1-0
- Published
- 1968 / 1961
- Encuadernación
- Dark green with gilt titles / Light Green with Gilt Titles
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 26.34
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Miss Pickthorn & Hare is a short novel about small village life, solitude, independence, and acceptance. Neighbors must learn to get along with each other and find common interests and friendhsip with one another.
Bindings are in pristine condition with only minor soiling. Dust Jacket for Miss Pickthorn & Mr. Hare has bumps and minor chipping to edges and spine ends.… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 26.34
Más fotos
Faithful Are the Wounds / A Grain of Mustard Seed (2 books)
de May Sarton
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Very Good
- Edición
- First Edition / 3rd Printing
- Published
- 1955 / 1971
- Encuadernación
- Quarter-bound cream and black boards with black and orange titles / Black binding with gilt spine titles
- ISBN
- 9780393043365
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 26.34
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Both bindings are in pristine condition. Dust Jacket for Faithful are the Wounds has chipping and small tears to edges and spine ends. Small piece missing on bottom edge of front cover. Dust Jacket for A Grain of Mustard Seed is in Very Good condition with some wear and bumps to edges and some soiling to boards. Faithful are the… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 26.34
Más fotos
Joanna and Ulysses & Halfway to Silence (2 books)
de May Sarton
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Very Good+
- Edición
- First Edition - Stated / First Edition - Stated
- Published
- 1980 / 1963
- Encuadernación
- Quarter-bound cream and black boards with black and orange titles / Black binding with gilt spine titles
- ISBN
- 9780393013689
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 28.22
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
This two book set is comprised of May Sarton's short novel, Joanna & Ulysses and a volume of her poetry, Halfway to Silence. The novel follows the adventures and travel of a young Greek woman from Athens who goes to the island paradise of Mykonos to paint and find her true self . Upon arrival, she adopts a donkey who… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 28.22
Más fotos
Shakespeare in Bohemia
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- none
- Edición
- Printed for Members of the Bohemian Club
- Published
- 1961
- Encuadernación
- Quarter-bound linen and blue cloth boards with paper pastedown spine title
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 26.34
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
This slim volume was a special edition printed for members of The Bohemian Club by San Francisco's well-respected Grabhorn Press. All three plays were presented as entertainment at the Club's annual Christmas gatherings and riff on Shakespeare and Hamlet's famous soliloquy. Three full-page drawings by Tony Sotomayor. Included is what looks like a Bohemian Club program for Shakespearean recitations that… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 26.34
Más fotos
If I Fall, If I Die
de Michael Chrisite
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First Edition - Stated
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Black cloth with silver spine titles
- ISBN
- 9789788041405
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 22.57
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Christie's debut novel is about young Will who has never left the house of his severely agoraphobic mother until he ventures out and meets a friend Jonah who teaches him how to be a somewhat normal kid. Another boy in the neighborhood goes missing and Will and Jonah set out to solve the mystery.
Very mild soiling and rubbing to Dust… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 22.57
Más fotos
The Forgers
de Bradford Morrow
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First Edition - Stated
- Published
- 2014
- Encuadernación
- Quarter-bound black leather and red cloth with gilt spine title
- ISBN
- 9780802123213
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 26.34
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Morrow's, The Forger, is "A must-read for anyone enthralled by the value and integrity of books'...This is the true story of unlikely friends coming together to expose the literary crime of the century, and of a maverick bibliophile who forged not only books but an entire life, erasing his past along the way." ---Goodreads
Book and dust jacket are in pristine… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 26.34
Más fotos
Vasco da Gama
de George M. Towle
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good-
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- None
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- 1895
- Encuadernación
- Blue embossed boards with black and gilt titles, designs, ruling and cover illustration
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 26.34
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
This is a Heroes of History selection from the publishers. Chronicles in typical Western European style and content the Portuguese navigator and explorer who completed the first successful voyage from Europe to India, opening up the spice trade for Portugal.
Boards are soiled, corners bumped. Spine gilting and titles are somewhat faded. Bookplate on FEP was issued from the Bridgeton Parish… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 26.34
Más fotos
A History of Loneliness
de John Boyne
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First Edition / Second Printing
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Cream colored cloth with light brown spine titles
- ISBN
- 9780374171339
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 22.57
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Irish priest, Father Odran Yate, moves from beloved teacher and confessor at a boy's school to social pariah as the Catholic diocese he comes to serve is embroiled in sexual abuse scandals.
Slight bump to spine bottom of dust jacket is the only flaw. No internal markings. Signed by the author on the title page. Includes a letter to the First… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 22.57
Más fotos
Pogo Comic Books (4)
de Walt Kelly
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good+
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- none
- Edición
- see description
- Published
- 1958, 1960, 1970, 1967
- Encuadernación
- Perfect Bindings with full cover illustrations
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 37.62
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
This is a treasure trove of Pogo comic books first published as newspaper comic strips. Conceived and drawn by Disney-trained Walt Kelly, Pogo and his coterie of swamp pals will bring a smile to your face, if not some laugh out-loud humor to your day.
Bindings are intact and there are no internal markings. Some soilng to paper boards and fading… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 37.62
Más fotos
Pogo Comic Books (4)
de Walt Kelly
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good+
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- none
- Edición
- see description
- Published
- 1955, 1958, 1965, 1966
- Encuadernación
- Perfect Bindings with full cover illustrations
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 37.62
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
This is a treasure trove of Pogo comic books first published as newspaper comic strips. Conceived and drawn by Disney-trained Walt Kelly, Pogo and his coterie of swamp pals will bring a smile to your face, if not some laugh out-loud humor to your day.
Bindings are intact and there are no internal markings. Some soilng to paper boards and fading… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 37.62
Más fotos
Pogo Comic Books (4)
de Walt Kelly
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good+
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- none
- Edición
- various
- Published
- 1961, 1962, 1969, 1976
- Encuadernación
- Perfect Bindings with full cover illustrations
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 37.62
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
This is a treasure trove of Pogo comic books first published as newspaper comic strips. Conceived and drawn by Disney-trained Walt Kelly, Pogo and his coterie of swamp pals will bring a smile to your face, if not some laugh out-loud humor to your day.
Bindings are intact and there are no internal markings. Some soilng to paper boards and fading… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 37.62
Más fotos
Muse
de Jonathan Galassi
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First Edition - Stated
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Charcoal grey boards with gilt spine titles
- ISBN
- 9780385353342
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 28.22
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
"Galassi chronicles the decades-long rivalry between two publishing lions, and the iconic, alluring writer who has obsessed them both. Muse is a brilliant, haunting book about the beguiling interplay between life and art, and the eternal romance of literature."--- Goodreads
No flaws to binding or dust jacket. Author signed on title page. Includes a Book Passage of Corte Madera First Edition… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 28.22
Más fotos
The Underworld of the East
de James S. Lee
- Estado
- Usado - Good
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- none
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- no date
- Encuadernación
- Orange cloth with black spine titles
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
San Rafael, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 61.14
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
"James Lee, starting in 1895, spent 20 years pursuing all the pleasures and dangers that the Far East had to offer. He travelled with an open mind more in common with our modern times and recorded with stunning candour and great insight a world where few of his contemporaries dared to venture and speaks vividly across time to the Twenty-First… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 61.14