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19351330955New York: P.F. Collier & Con Corporation 1935. Hardcover. 10mo; pp 332; Good; gray and burgundy pictorial spine with gilt text; no jacket; a Philo Vance story; cloth has modest wear to exterior; minor wear to corners; strong boards; text block has slight toning to exterior edges; tight binding. 1330955. FP New Rockville Stock. P.F. Collier & Con Corporation hardcover books
201438753SF: McSweeney's 2014. Hardcover. Very good. Third Printing. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket. Signed by Taylor on the title page. <br/><br/> McSweeney's hardcover books
201438750SF: McSweeney's 2014. Hardcover. Very good. First Edition. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket. <br/><br/> McSweeney's hardcover books
19332305384New York: Charles Scriber's Sons 1933. First Edition. First Edition. Very Good/Fair. First edition Scribner emblem and 'A' on copyright page $2.00 jacket price. Very good in fair jacket. Boards lightly rubbed with corners slightly exposed ink stamps on endpapers front hinge repaired chips from top jacket corners jacket edges rubbed with split along front flap fold. 1933 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. xii 311 pp. The Dragon Murder Case is a novel in a series by S. S. Van Dine about fictional detective Philo Vance. It was also adapted to a film version in 1934 starring Warren William as Vance. A guest at an estate in northern Manhattan Inwood Hill Park dives into the swimming pool and disappears. His murder brings up references to a mythological dragon which is said to prey on the imprudent but Philo Vance uses his knowledge of both dragons and criminals to demonstrate whodunit. The estate in the novel was based on Tryon Hall built in 1907 by C. K. G. Billings a retired president of the Chicago Coke and Gas Company. In 1917 he sold the mansion to John D. Rockefeller Jr. The mansion burned down in 1926 and Rockefeller developed the property and others into Fort Tryon Park which he then donated to New York City. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "S. S. Van Dine was the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright October 15 1888 - April 11 1939 a U.S art critic and author. He created the once immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance who first appeared in books in the 1920s then in movies and on the radio. Charles Scriber's Sons unknown books
19332283861Charles Scriber's Sons 1933. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. First edition. No jacket a few faint stains to top page ridge ink gift note. 1933 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. xii 311 pp. The Dragon Murder Case first published in 1934 is a novel in a series by S. S. Van Dine about fictional detective Philo Vance. It was also adapted to a film version in 1934 starring Warren William as Vance. A guest at an estate in northern Manhattan Inwood Hill Park dives into the swimming pool and disappears. His murder brings up references to a mythological dragon which is said to prey on the imprudent but Philo Vance uses his knowledge of both dragons and criminals to demonstrate whodunit. The estate in the novel was based on Tryon Hall built in 1907 by C. K. G. Billings a retired president of the Chicago Coke and Gas Company. In 1917 he sold the mansion to John D. Rockefeller Jr. The mansion burned down in 1926 and Rockefeller developed the property and others into Fort Tryon Park which he then donated to New York City. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "S. S. Van Dine was the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright October 15 1888 - April 11 1939 a U.S art critic and author. He created the once immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance who first appeared in books in the 1920s then in movies and on the radio." - Wikipedia Charles Scriber's Sons hardcover books
193327526New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1933. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. A fine copy with cloth particularly bright in a bright dust jacket which is rubbed at spine panel with a few minor nicks and tiny tears at edges. The only Philo Vance mystery with a pictorial dust jacket. <br/><br/> Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
1934149204Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1934. Final Draft script for the 1934 film. <br/><br/>Based on S. S. Van Dine's 1934 novel featuring Van Dine's recurring character Philo Vance. A party guest at a wealthy Manhattan estate vanishes presenting a new case for foppish bon vivant and New York detective Philo Vance. The only film adaptation of Van Dine's long-running series to feature actor Warren William as Vance.<br/><br/>Set in Manhattan.<br/><br/>Blue titled wrappers noted as FINAL on the front wrapper rubber-stamped copy No. 53. Distribution page present with receipt removed dated 5/5/34. Title page present dated 5/5/34 with credits for screenwriters Rian James F. Hugh Herbert and Robert Lee. 141 leaves with last page of text numbered 139. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Warner Brothers unknown books
1933138460New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1933. First Edition. First Edition. A Philo Vance story. Basis for the 1934 film starring Warren William as Philo Vance. <br/><br/>Near Fine in a Very Good plus dust jacket. Jacket lightly chipped with cello tape reinforcements to the verso and light rubbing to the flap folds but otherwise bright and unfaded. Charles Scribner's Sons unknown books
195030632Bombay: University of Bombay 1950. Offprint. Paper wrappers. A very good clean unmarked copy. 19-27 pp. Sm. 4to. Reprinted from Journal of the University of Bombay Volume XIX Part 2 September 1950; originally read before the 15th All-India Oriental Conference held in Bombay in Nov. 1949. Author's paper lable laid in loose. University of Bombay unknown books
19801308850Boston: Gregg Press 1980. Hardcover. Octavo; First printing; "Complete photographic reprint of a work first published in New York by Grosset & Dunlap in 1927"; VG/VG; Hardcover with DJ; Spine grey with purple print; DJ in mylar clean and bright; Boards in grey cloth with purple print clean and strong; Text block clean and tight; Includes stills from the film version Paramount 1929; xii x 343 pages frontispiece illustrated. 1308850. FP New Rockville Stock. Gregg Press hardcover books
192713506ENew York: Scribners 1927. First Edition. Very good plus copy with a touch of sunning to the spine without dust jacket. Haycraft-Queen cornerstone. Scribners unknown books
1969259754Moscow: Progress Publishers 1969. Paperback. 239p. paperback 7.5x5 inches wraps worn and faded old price in marker on front wrap else good first printing. Progress Publishers paperback books
1969232620Moscow: Progress Publishers 1969. Paperback. 239p. paperback 7.5x5 inches old price label on cover. Progress Publishers paperback books
19292283866Charles Scriber's Sons 1929. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. First edition No jacket spine slightly cocked bottom board corners bumped. 1929 Hard Cover. We have more books available by this author!. viii 349 pp. The Bishop Murder Case 1928 is the fourth in a series of mystery novels by S. S. Van Dine about fictional detective Philo Vance. The detective solves a mystery built around a nursery rhyme. The Bishop Murder Case is believed to be the first nursery-rhyme mystery book. The story involves a series of murders taking place in a wealthy neighborhood of New York City. The first murder of a Mr. Joseph Cochrane Robin who is found pierced by an arrow is accompanied by a note signed "The Bishop" with an extract from the nursery rhyme "Who Killed Cock Robin". This crime takes place at the home of an elderly physicist with a beautiful young ward and a private archery range. District Attorney Markham finds the circumstances so unusual that he asks his friend Philo Vance to advise upon the psychological aspects of the crime. Further murders connected with the physicist's family and neighbours are accompanied with similar extracts from Mother Goose such as the case of Johnny Sprigg "who was shot through the middle of his wig wig wig." Midway through the book an elderly woman confesses to the crimes but this possibility is discounted by the police for physical reasons and by Philo Vance for psychological ones. Vance and the police luckily discover the kidnapping and confinement of a little Miss Moffatt before the child suffocates in the closet in which she has been locked. Vance finally realizes the significance of one character's pointed reference to The Pretenders a play written by Henrik Ibsen; Bishop Arnesson of Oslo was a prominent character in the play. Vance arranges a spectacular finale in which the criminal is poisoned by a glass of liqueur which that person prepared for another suspect. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "S. S. Van Dine was the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright October 15 1888 - April 11 1939 a U.S art critic and author. He created the once immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance who first appeared in books in the 1920s then in movies and on the radio." - Wikipedia Charles Scriber's Sons hardcover books
192923099New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1929. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Some offsetting to front and rear free endpapers from reaction with pastedowns else a near fine book in a fine bright dust jacket. <br/><br/> Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
1929150618Culver City CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1929. Vault Copy Draft script for the 1929 film stamped three times with "Vault Copy" and annotation of the name of uncredited crew member "Mr. Cohn" on front wrapper in holograph pencil. <br/><br/>Based on the 1928 novel by S.S. Van Dine the fourth of twelve Philo Vance mystery novels. The body of man nicknamed "Cock Robin" is found at an archery range with an arrow through the heart and a chess bishop left as a clue. Basil Rathbone's only portrayal of the stylish New York P.I. Philo Vance. He would take on the role of Sherlock Holmes for which he is best known beginning in 1939.<br/><br/>Beige titled wrappers with M.G.M. label dated AUGUST 10 1929 with credits for author S.S. Van Dine and director Nick Grinde. Title page integral with first page with credits for screenwriter Lenora J. Coffee. 135 leaves with last page of text numbered 135. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good with chipping and closed tears at extremities and closed tears to spine bound with two gold brads. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
19801308851Boston: Gregg Press 1980. Hardcover. Octavo; First printing; "Complete photographic reprint of a work first published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1929"; VG/VG; Hardcover with DJ; Spine grey with purple print; DJ in mylar clean and bright; Boards in grey cloth with purple print clean and strong; Text block clean and tight; Includes stills from the film version MGM 1930; xi viii 349 pages frontispiece illustrated. 1308851. FP New Rockville Stock. Gregg Press hardcover books
1971Embry 167755Tom Stacey 1971. Reprint. Fine in edgeworn dust jacket in mylar cover. Tom Stacey, 1971. Reprint. unknown books
19532379New York: Farrar Straus & Young 1953. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Rose boards gilt illustrations. Near fine in good dust wrapper. 282 pages. 26 x 19 cm. An elegant informative composition devoted to the history and practice of drinking in America. Chapters include: Taverns Tankards and Tallow; The Best-Cellar Book on Wines; A Quicker Liquor Curriculum on Spirits and Beer; The Complete Bartender and The 100 Greatest American Drinks; Now Your Cooking with Liquor. Illustrated throughout. Interior and boards clean and crisp dust wrapper rubbed. <br/><br/> Farrar, Straus & Young hardcover books
190659301Roanoke AL: Mrs. S.S. Smith Birmingham AL: Press of Roberts & Son 1906. First edition of one in a series probably issued annually. Oblong 4to. Unpaginated 15 pp. Illustrated from black & white photographs. Leaves facing wrappers lightly foxed; light offset from illustrations. A very good copy of a very scarce catalogue. Original gray wrappers printed in brown on the front cover and stapled; moderately soiled and lightly edgeworn. A priced catalogue illustrated with pictures of the dolls grouped and numbered of the creator and producer Mrs. Smith of her staff of twelve women doll-makers of their work room with dolls in process and of a child probably her daughter with her collection of the dolls including "the colored 'Mammy' nurse." Customers could choose from seven sizes and 47 styles with further options e.g. they could be "painted to represent any race of people"; her black dolls are thought to be the first manufactured in the South. Prices ranged from $1 for the most basic to $10 for an elaborately dressed model. The Alabama Indestructible Rag Doll also Ella Smith Doll and Alabama Baby had a considerable success in the region. This catalogue gives meticulous detail and instructions firmly warns against patent infringement refers to hygienic concerns and shows a small manufacturing company founded and run by a woman employing women to produce products for women and their daughters. None listed in the NUC or OCLC. #660. <br/><br/> Mrs. S.S. Smith (Birmingham, AL: Press of Roberts & Son) unknown books
19271335393New York: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers 1927. Hardcover. Octavo; G/G-; Hardcover with DJ; DJ spine white with black print; DJ in mylar small tears at spine ends and flap corners creasing to edges light age-toning; Boards in black cloth with green print light wear to spine caps and corners crease along spine slight shelfwear; Text block has light age-toning to paper else clean and tight; x 343 pages frontispiece illustrated b&w. 1335393. FP New Rockville Stock. Grosset & Dunlap Publishers hardcover books
1943184014Hannover: Adolf Sponholtz Verlag 1943. G text block is separating but intact. Map is good and color plates bright and clear. Black cloth covers with silver numerals to spine and silver SS runes to front cover. 2 days per day diary with additional 63 pages of text 24 full page coloured plates and a fold-out map of Europe and the World. Scarce item and in good condition. No slipcase for this title. Has pprtrait of Himmler on ffep. Pages are blank - never used. Adolf Sponholtz Verlag unknown books
18594881Lemuel Towers 1859. 16 page pamphlet; mostly concerned with this representatives "take" on the Monroe Doctrine of expansion for the Union a canal at the isthmus in Central America his concern for the U.S. southern border California and Mexican relations and efforts to give stability to the region; Samuel Sullivan Cox 1824-1889; active in securing legislation for development of the West a liberal independent thinker; after the Civil War he favored complete amnesty for Confederates; consistently opposed centralizing tendencies in government and infringement of personal rights; original self-wraps disbound front a and back sheets loose; 6" x 9 1/2" approx. size; some edge tips wear to original paper; some dustiness; good condition. Soft Cover. Good. Lemuel Towers Paperback books
1986137204Culver City CA: TriStar Pictures 1986. Two vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1986 film. <br/><br/>A prototype of a military robot is struck by lightning and gains sentience. Through a series of comedic events the robot manages to thwart the soldiers looking for him fake his own death and live happily ever after with one of his creators. <br/><br/>Set in Oregon shot on location in Washington Oregon and California. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Fine condition. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. TriStar Pictures unknown books
195414638Grace Line 1954. Menu in Grace Line cover illustrated in color with a picture of Venezuela's National Pantheon in Caracas; dinner menu in Spanish and English side-by-side; original decorative cord present; 13" x 10" approx. size; light wear to paper wrap covers; in very good condition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Grace Line Paperback books
