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196086751NY:: John Day Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1960. Hardcover. First edition. Near fine in a very good two closed edge tears on front panel both corners of front flap are clipped dust jacket. . John Day Company, hardcover books
1943025606New York: John Day 1943. William A. Smith. 60 pages. One of the more scarce children's books by Pearl Buck. Based on her childhood growing up in China she writes of her fantasies of magic and Aladdin she picked up a stone and rubbed it when she saw large figures including the Water-Buffalo Children and others. A marvelous tale of imagination and childhood ways of viewing their world. John Day unknown books
1963S10626Cambridge MA:: The Mediaeval Academy of America 1963. 1963. "Revised and augmented edition." 4to. xxii 1938 pp. Index. Green cloth gilt-stamped spine; extremities rubbed covers slightly scuffed minor Scotch tape residue front pastedown and ffe. Ownership signature. Very good. The Mediaeval Academy of America, 1963. hardcover books
1975RWILJAC00MELPearl G.Wilcox 1975. Fine. Wilcox Pearl. Jackson County Pioneers. Independence MO: Pearl G.Wilcox 1975. First edition. 558pp. Indexed. Illustrated. 8vo. Green cloth. Signed by author. Book condition: Near fine with author's address label affixed to bottom of front paste down. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good with lightly rubbed and bumped edges. Author's signature on front free endsheet. Pearl G.Wilcox hardcover books
189355809Concord N. H.: Republican Press Association. Very Good. 1893. Hardcover. "A Complete History of all kinds of sports at the College". Hinges starting green boards with gilt stamping show light wear previous owner signed else very good. . Republican Press Association hardcover books
195012682Myerstown PA: The Church Center Press. Very Good. 1950. Hardcover. Red cloth illustrated very fine; dust jacket very good little fraying at edges; illustrated; contents clean and complete; great condition and SIGNED by the author. ; 1st Edition . The Church Center Press hardcover books
1913263549London: C.W. Daniel Ltd 1913. Hardcover. 256p. cloth-covered boards 6x9 inches corners bumped offsetting to both free endpapers penciled check marks in the margins of a few pages else very good condition. Andrews an individualist anarchist cofounded the Modern Times colony. An anti-Marxist affiliate of the First International he wrote speeches and articles for Victoria Woodhull. Johnpoll. C.W. Daniel, Ltd hardcover books
19348659ENew York: John Day 1934. First Edition. Minor dampstain to the bottom rear board and dust jacket panel else very good plus in a fairly bright price-clipped dust jacket with a few small chips and tears. John Day unknown books
2005TB24923n.p.: Westvaco Corporation 2005. Limited Edition. Fine in in bright red cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine and decorated end sheets. It contains two CD's of music from India by Rasa Music. Without a dust jacket as issued; however the book is contained within a fine highly decorated bright red cloth covered clamshell case secured with brass hinges. Contained within this case is a CD titled: A Silk Road journey Instrumentals and Vocals. bright red cloth covered clamshell case secured with brass hinges. Contained within this case is a CD titled: A Silk Road journey Instrumentals and Vocals. 346 pages of text with illustrations in the margins. The Christmas 2005 issue by Westvaco which is the 48th volume in Westvaco's annual American Classic series. Westvaco Corporation hardcover books
197238712New York: The John Day Company 1972. 1st edition. INSCRIBED by Pearl S. Buck to front fly-leaf in the year of publication. Grey cloth binding stamped in light blue to spine and cover. Dark blue illustrated DJ printed in white lettering. A VG book in a slightly edgeworn VG dust jacket. 2 251 3 design & blank pp. B/w illustration to title page and rear flyleaves. 8-1/4" x 5-3/4" <br/><br/> The John Day Company hardcover books
19323367.5New York: Friendship Press 1932. 1st edition Johnson & Blanck p. 71. Black cloth binding with red lettering. Red silouhette eps by Ayer. Red topstain. Red black & yellow dust jacket design by Ayer. VG very slight lean/VG vibrant colors/some modest edgewear & tiny chips. 182 pp. 8vo. <br/><br/>Author's 3rd book. Friendship Press hardcover books
19701503483Cowles 1970. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Edition as stated on copyright page. Signed by author on half title page. Near fine book except for dent on top edge of spine and some light stains on back cover. Near fine dust jacket except for tear on top edge of spine and show use of wear on the edge of back jacket. Cowles hardcover books
197060208NY:: Cowles Book Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1970. Hardcover. 0402124618 . Fourth printing. SIGNED by the author on the half-title page. Previous owner's address label and old sale price on front free endpaper else very good in a very good tape repair on verso - at the crown of the spine price clipped dust jacket. ; 218 pages . Cowles Book Company, hardcover books
1976JC2790New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 106 pp. 8vo. Original half red cloth blue paper boards original dust jacket. Bookplate of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. First edition of this rough poetic look at the seamy side of American life signed on title-page "First Copy 6/5/76." And inscribed on half-title "Dearest Loves of Mine Mary Gingerbread and Doug acc. to face I love you because you've cared and given of youselves. Love Sister Pearl." <br/><br/> Harcourt Brace Jovanovich hardcover books
197257056NY: The John Day Company 1972. Specially-bound edition limited to 1000 copies signed by Buck on the limitation page this being copy #195. One of the selected works of Pearl S. Buck issued to recognize her 80th birthday. Buck whose maiden name is Sydenstricker was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938. She was well known for her efforts on behalf of Asian and mixed-race adoptions. "A House Divided" is the sequel to the 1932 novel "Sons" and the third book in The House of Earth trilogy. It centers on the third generation of Wang Lung's family focusing particularly on his grandson Wang Yuan. 8vo. imitation white leather & blue boards stamped in gilt top edge gilt; 353 pages. Fine condition. The John Day Company unknown books
193008955New York: John Day Company 1930. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Octavo. Bound in bue cloth with gilt lettering spine gilt design lower corner front cover. Very good copy with fading to gilt on spine mild wear to spine tips short closed tear top of first few pages. 277 pp. <br/><br/> John Day Company hardcover books
195708335New York: The American Weekly 1957. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good-. Tall Octavo. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY PEARL S BUCK ON FFEP. Illustrated by Herschel Levit. A very good- copy with dampstains covers affecting pastedowns and endpapers. Bookplate front pastedown. 23 pp. <br/><br/> The American Weekly hardcover books
196510311965. PEARL Jack. STOCKADE. NY: Trident Press 1965. 8vo. cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. The author's first novel about a Korean War draftee who gets assigned to duty at a military stockage and his encounter with a brutal commander. Pearl also wrote "Our Man Flint" which was made into the classic 1960s action movie starring James Coburn and Lee J.Cobb. Signed presentation from Pearl on the front endpaper to movie director George Sherman: "Dear George You read the manuscript three years ago- Here's the fimnal product. Best Jack P." Sherman was a well-know director of mostly "B" movies in Hollywood. He directed dozens of actions movies many being Westerns. Very Good; wear several small chips tears and some soil; tear along front flap fold internally repaired with archival tape d/j. Books inscribed by Pearl are uncommon. $150.00. <br/><br/> hardcover books
19336032771933. Jack Pearl in black fountain pen ink on 3/4 length shot of Pearl dressed in a pin striped suit silk tie and white shirt. Photograph is by Mitchell N.Y. with their logo in the lower right corner and is on heavy weight stock; 8 in x 10 in. Very good. Signed and inscribed to studio guard and Culver City Policeman Lloyd 'Holly' Hollinger: To Floyd sic Hollinger My very best wishes & regards Sincerely Jack Pearl The Baron. Jack Pearl played Baron Munchausen in the 1933 film Meet the Baron and in the 1934 film Hollywood Party. Jack Pearl 1894-1982 born Jake Perlman October 29 1894 New York New York; died December 25 1982 New York; actor/radio personality; Best known for playing Baron Munchausen on radio in the 1930s and popularized the expression Vas you dere Sharlie to the point where it became a household phrase; films include: Jack Pearl and Ben Bard 1926; Two Flaming Youths 1927; Meet the Baron 1933; Hollywood Party 1934; Toast of the Town with Ed Sullivan 1951; Stoney Burke 1963. Signed by Authors. Hardcover. Very Good. hardcover books
12718Pearl Harbor got America into World War II 'The Day That Will Live in Infamy'. "Youngstown Vindicator" Newspaper of Youngstown Ohio December 8 1941 17" x 23" complete in 30 pages. Stacked headline declares "Bombs Batter Manila / 1500 Killed 2 Ships Sunk at Hawaii / War Declared by U. S." Illustrated with 2 photos of U. S. Battleships and a map of the Pacific theater of war. Secondary headlines include "Raiders Fire Gasoline Dumb Terrific Damage Reported at Philippine Capital; 1500 Din in Hawaii" "U. S. Fleet Will Press Blockade" U. S. Battleships Reported Damaged Sunk" and "Congress Acts Against Japan Senate Ballots 82-0 House 388 to 1 After President Makes Personal Request". Interior page shows photos of American jeeps planes and military installments. Some light foxing and a few very small tears at the fold. In very good condition. unknown books
19711501019U.S.A.: Bartholomew House 1971. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. SIGNED by Buck on the title page.Title page states: "Of this first edition of Pearl Buck's America 5000 copies have been retained by the author for presentation. This copy is number 2260". Price clipped. Moderate edgewear along the bottom of the boards. Dust jacket has moderate creasing; chipping at the bottom spine end and corners. Very good. U.S.A.: Bartholomew House hardcover books
200322882ELos Angeles: Walt Disney Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer Films 2003. Original World Premiere Movie Invitation for the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl dated June 28 2003 to be screened at Disneyland in Anaheim CA. The invitation is a single sheet folded to measure 5†x 7â€. Illustrated on the front panel with the film’s logo of a skull with a red bandana and a pair of swords as crossbones. The text at the interior suggests that guests wear ‘Caribbean Casual’ or ‘your favorite Pirate Wear’. In fine condition. The first of the Pirates of the Caribbean series the film was directed by Gore Verbinski and stars Johnny Depp Keira Knightley Orlando Bloom Geoffrey Rush Jack Davenport Jonathan Pryce and Lee Arenberg. The film received 5 Oscar nominations; Best Actor Depp Best Makeup Best Sound Mixing Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects. Johnny Depp was also nominated for a Golden Globe Best Actor - Comedy or Musical. Walt Disney Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer Films unknown books
025604New York; 1948: John Day. First Edition. Octavo. . 312 pages. Inscribed by Pearl Buck on the title page. An important novel by Pearl Buck the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize. While Peony is written in the realist style of Buck's earlier works such as the Good Earth it is distinctive in showing not only the lives and cultural practices of the Jews and their amazing assimilation into China while elsewhere they were castigated or as in the case of Nazi German marked for extermination. A near fine copy bound in brown cloth stamped in gilt spine gilt in near fine unclipped pictorial dust jacket. John Day unknown books
197257059NY: The John Day Company 1972. Specially-bound edition limited to 1000 copies signed by Buck on the limitation page this being copy #195. One of the selected works of Pearl S. Buck issued to recognize her 80th birthday. Buck whose maiden name is Sydenstricker was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938. She was well known for her efforts on behalf of Asian and mixed-race adoptions. 8vo. imitation white leather & blue boards stamped in gilt top edge gilt; 255 pages. Fine condition. The John Day Company unknown books
1948W0314New York: Limited Editions Club 1948. Books are immaculate and are bound in the Chinese manner with red silk cord the covers are Chinese silk paper. Number 753 of 1500 copies. Signed in red pencil by Covarrubias at end of volume 2. A great classic imaginatively produced. Signed by Illustrator. Limited/Numbered. Paper Wraps. Near Fine/Chemise Fine Slipcase Poor. Illus. by Covarrubias Miguel. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Private Press. Limited Editions Club Paperback books