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Harper & Brothers, New York, 1883. Wrappers. Book Condition: Very Good + to Near Fine. First edition. An extremely rare (of the "utmost rarity" per Smith) copy of the TRUE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION of Trollope's "An Autobiography", published by Harper & Brothers in their newspaper format Franklin Square Library. (This edition was published simultaneously with Blackwood's first English edition. The Preface by Trollope's son, Henry, was not published in this, the First American, issue of the work.) This is a Very Good + to Near Fine copy of the TRUE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION PUBLISHED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, bound in 3 / 4 leather with cloth boards (edge wear and spotting to the boards, some damage to the bottom right corner of the front board, tiny closed marginal tear to bottom margin of the first leaf, expected age toning to the pages). Unlike almost all (i.e. the few) extant issues in the series, the RARE OUTER WRAPPER IS PRESENT. This copy is in remarkable condition given the ephemeral nature of the publication. The Franklin Square Library series was published by Harper to meet the large demand for literature at a low price. Usually selling for 10 or 15 cents a copy, the series eventually replaced Harper's Library of Select Novels Series and its Half-Hour Series. Trollope's "Is He Popenjoy" was the first issue in the Series and all of the remaining Trollope works published by Harper (except for some of his nonfiction works) were published in this Series. (Munro published the first American editions of Trollope's "Cousin Henry", "Two Heroines of Plumplington" and "The Landleaguers" in his newspaper format Seaside Library series.) (See Smith's Bibliography of Trollope's US publications.) Smith states: "This new series and its advertising logic sounded the death knell for collectors. First editions in this series are no longer books, but newspapers. Their fragility, format, and ephemeral makeup discouraged most buyers from keeping them. Few have survived." According to Smith, these issues are "rarely seen for sale and are usually found only in private collections and in certain research libraries." An extraordinary opportunity for the Trollope collector. As with Trollope's first novels, the chance to own one is unlikely to arise often, if at all, for almost all collectors. In fact, most Trollope collectors will never see this issue, much less own one. ( This RARE copy of Trollope's Autobiography is bound with four other novels in the Franklin Square Library Series: "All in a Garden Fair" by Walter Besant; "A Noble Wife" by John Saunders; "Under the Red Flag" by M. E. Braddon; and "Maid of Athens" by Justin McCarthy.) AN EXTREMELY RARE ISSUE OF THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF TROLLOPE'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY, PUBLISHED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. A collection distinguishing copy. Avoid the collectors' "death knell" and purchase it.
An Autobiography [bound together with four other novels in the Franklin Square Library Series: "All in a Garden Fair" by Walter Besant; "A Noble Wife" by John Saunders; "Under the Red Flag" by M. E. Braddon; and "Maid of Athens" by Justin McCarthy.
Trollope, Anthony; Besant, Walters; Saunders, John; Braddon, M. E.; McCarthy, Justin
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1883.
Price: $850.00
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A Very Good copy of Anthony Trollope's Autobiography, edited by his son Henry ("Harry") who also authored the book's Preface, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY HENRY TROLLOPE. A very nice set in the Publisher's smooth dark rose cloth, with the expected fading to the spines, a little speckling to the boards, and very little wear. This copy has the uncommon dark green endpapers which Sadleir viewed as being of the earliest issue, as opposed to the common brown endpapers. Anthony Trollope wrote his Autobiography in the fall and winter of 1875, keeping the work secret until 1878 when he advised his son of its existence, stipulated that it be published swiftly after his death, and stating his intention that it be edited by Harry. This copy contains a presentation inscription from the Editor to the half-title of Volume I reading: "J. Langford / with kindest regards / H. M. T." (The recipient may well have been John Alfred Langford, an antiquarian, printer, and journalist of Birmingham.) As there are, of course, no copies of "An Autobiography" signed or inscribed by Anthony Trollope, this copy is likely the best signed copy that a Trollope collector can obtain. A very nice copy, with a PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION BY TROLLOPE'S BELOVED SON, THE EDITOR, HARRY M. TROLLOPE.
An Autobiography [Signed]
Trollope, Anthony [Trollope, Henry, Editor and author of the Preface]
London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1883.
Price: $4,680.00
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An extremely rare (of the "utmost rarity" per Smith) copy of the TRUE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION of Trollope's "An Autobiography", published by Harper & Brothers in their newspaper format Franklin Square Library. (This edition was published simultaneously with Blackwood's first English edition. The Preface by Trollope's son, Henry, was not published in this, the First American, issue of the work.) This is a Very Good + copy of the TRUE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION PUBLISHED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. There is minor marginal chipping and ruffling, as one would expect, a small, light, marginal water stain on the first several pages (not invasive of the text), and some light pencil notations in the upper margin of the front wrapper. Unlike almost all extant issues in the series, the RARE OUTER WRAPPER IS PRESENT. What we believe may be the original mailing wrapper is also present. The spine staples are virtually unrusted and there is virtually no soiling or foxing. While the pages are age-toned, this copy is in remarkable condition given the ephemeral nature of the publication. The Franklin Square Library series was published by Harper to meet the large demand for literature at a low price. Usually selling for 10 or 15 cents a copy, the series eventually replaced Harper's Library of Select Novels Series and its Half-Hour Series. Trollope's "Is He Popenjoy" was the first issue in the Series and all of the remaining Trollope works published by Harper (except for some of his nonfiction works) were published in this Series. (Munro published the first American editions of Trollope's "Cousin Henry", "Two Heroines of Plumplington" and "The Landleaguers" in his newspaper format Seaside Library series.) (See Smith's Bibliography of Trollope's US publications.) Smith states: "This new series and its advertising logic sounded the death knell for collectors. First editions in this series are no longer books, but newspapers. Their fragility, format, and ephemeral makeup discouraged most buyers from keeping them.....few have survived." According to Smith, these issues are "rarely seen for sale and are usually found only in private collections and in certain research libraries." An extraordinary opportunity for the Trollope collector. Most Trollope collectors will never see this issue, much less own one. As with Trollope's first novels, the chance to own one is unlikely to arise often, if at all, for almost all collectors. AN EXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE ISSUE OF THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF TROLLOPE'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY, PUBLISHED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. A collection distinguishing copy.
An Autobiography [TRUE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION-a rare complete copy]
Trollope, Anthony
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1883.
Price: $1,950.00
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A Fine copy (small push at spine tail, otherwise a superior copy), in a Fine dust jacket, SIGNED BY DAVID MITCHELL on the title page. The fourth (and semiautobiographical) novel from this highly-acclaimed author twice short listed for the Booker Prize, the story covers 13 months of a 13 year-old's life in the black hole between childhood and adolescence. This is the True First Edition of the book, with the signed Waterstone's Limited Edition having been later produced in response to the success of this trade edition. A Beautiful copy, SIGNED BY DAVID MITCHELL.
Black Swan Green [Signed]
Mitchell, David
London: Sceptre (Hodder & Stoughton), 2006.
Price: $85.00
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A Very Good copy of the First American Edition, first printing (spine ends bumped, small nick to each board), in a Fine dust jacket. Octavio Paz's story of the development of his political ideas. A Very Good copy.
itinerary: an intellectual journey
Paz, Octavio
New York: Harcourt, Inc., 2000.
Price: $22.50
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A Fine copy of the Advance Uncorrected Reader's Proof in the Publisher's original card covers and original tape spine. In our experience, a rather uncommon Proof of this book from Gonzo Journalism's creator. A collection of writings about Thompson's past with a focus on rebellion -- a sort of Gonzo autobiography. SCARCE.
Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century [Advance Uncorrected Reader's Proof]
Thompson, Hunter S.
New York: Simon and Schuster, 2002.
Price: $375.00
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A Fine copy (virtually no age toning to board extremities), in a Fine dust jacket. Frederick Exley's third, and final, novel. His three, and only, novels form a semi-autobiographical trilogy of this alcoholic sometimes institutionalized writer. A Fine copy.
Last Notes from Home
Exley, Frederick
New York: Random House, 1988.
Price: $55.00
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A Fine copy (spine ends gently pushed) in a Fine dust jacket. The book contains a selection of letters from Miller to Nin, his friend and confidant, written from 1931 to 1946, a critical period in Miller's life. A Fine copy.
Letters to Anais Nin
Miller, Henry [Stuhlmann, Gunther, Editor] [Nin, Anais]
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1965.
Price: $55.00
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A Fine copy, in a Fine dust jacket, SIGNED BY KENT ANDERSON on the title page. The third book from the author of "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Night Dogs", the book contains a diverse group of Kent Anderson's writings, including unpublished chapters from "Sympathy for the Devil" and from "Night Dogs" (each a semiautobiographical book), as well as articles on blood sport and on bloodthirsty men. Signed copies of the trade edition, published concurrently with the 150-copy signed Limited Edition, appear to be the scarcer of the two. A Fine copy, SIGNED BY KENT ANDERSON.
Liquor Guns and Ammo [Signed]
Anderson, Kent
Tucson, AZ: Dennis McMillan Publications, 1998.
Price: $60.00
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A Fine copy, in a Fine dust jacket, SIGNED by John Barth on the title page. A Memoir in the form of a novel. The book is not common when both signed and in a condition this nice. A Fine copy, SIGNED BY JOHN BARTH.
Once Upon a Time: A Floating Opera [Signed]
Barth, John
Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1994.
Price: $45.00
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A Fine copy (tiny bump to one corner, gentle push to top of spine), in a Fine dust jacket, of Frederick Exley's second novel. Exley's three, and only, novels form a semi-autobiographical trilogy of this alcoholic sometimes institutionalized writer. A Fine copy.
Pages From a Cold Island
Exley, Frederick
New York: Random House, 1975.
Price: $60.00
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PRESENTLY DISCOUNTED 35%. WAS $120. A Fine copy (light age toning at board extremities), in a Fine dust jacket (minute toning to upper flap edges), SIGNED BY THOMAS MCGUANE on the title page. A Fine copy of Thomas McGuane's fourth novel, and autobiographic tale and McGuane's only novel written in the first person. A Fine copy, SIGNED BY THOMAS MCGUANE.
Panama [Signed]
McGuane, Thomas
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1978.
Price: $78.00
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A Fine copy, in a Fine dust jacket, SIGNED BY MICHAEL DORRIS on the title page; a collection of personal essays, including Dorris' comments on contemporary Native American issues. A Fine copy, SIGNED BY MICHAEL DORRIS.
Paper Trail [Signed]
Dorris, Michael
New York: HarperCollins, 1994.
Price: $30.00
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A Fine copy (a touch of fading at the extremities, spine ends gently pushed) in a Near Fine dust jacket (spine lettering faded, otherwise Fine). An unfinished work, published posthumously, about alcoholism. A very nice copy.
Recovery
Berryman, John [Bellow, Saul: Forward]
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1973.
Price: $70.00
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A Fine copy of William Wharton's fourth novel (light age toning to extremities of the white boards, minute rubs at spine ends) in a Fine dust jacket (tiny rubs at each bottom front corner). An interesting novel, autobiographical in nature, by the self-described "painter who writes". A Fine copy.
Scumbler
Wharton, William [Du Aime, Albert William]
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Price: $35.00
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A Very Near Fine copy (spine ends gently pushed, tiny spot of discoloration to front board, production flaw bump to front board at front corner), in a Find dust jacket (minor publisher misprint to front flap), SIGNED BY MAYA ANGELOU on the front free endpaper: "Joy! / Maya Angelou". Angelou's fifth book, and the third (and self-contained) autobiographical book (following "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and "Gather Together in My Name"), which begins with Angelou's hiring at a local record shop. Signed copies, especially when in a condition this nice, are quite uncommon. An excellent copy, SIGNED BY MAYA ANGELOU.
Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas [Signed]
Angelou, Maya
New York: Random House, 1996.
Price: $215.00
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A Fine copy, in a Fine slipcase (no dust jacket, as issued), SIGNED BY THOMAS MCGUANE on the title page; copy 53 from a Limited Edition of 250 signed and numbered copies. (There also were issued 26 signed and lettered Deluxe copies). The book contains McGuane's autobiographical tale about fishing with his son. A Fine copy, SIGNED BY THOMAS MCGUANE.
Sons [Signed]
McGuane, Thomas
Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1993.
Price: $95.00
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A Fine copy, in a Fine dust jacket. A novel consisting of 53 interconnected stories, both fiction and nonfiction, born out of Vollmann's travels and experiences. A Fine copy.
The Atlas [Signed]
Vollmann, William T.
New York: Viking, 1996.
Price: $35.00
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A Fine copy of the trade edition (spine ends lightly pushed), in a Fine dust jacket, SIGNED BY MARTIN AMIS on the title page. A semiautobiographical novel about two writers, one successful (Gwyn Berry), and one not very successful (Richard Tull). Tull, the less successful of the two, who holds Barry's work in low regard, seeks to bring Barry down by a number of methods, ultimately resorting to the assistance of violent men. ( The novel also was published in a limited edition of 350 copies.) A Fine copy, SIGNED BY MARTIN AMIS.
The Information [Signed]
Amis, Martin
London: Flamingo, 1995.
Price: $55.00
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A Fine copy of the First American edition, in a Fine dust jacket, SIGNED BY MARTIN AMIS on the title page. A semiautobiographical novel about two writers, one successful (Gwyn Berry), and one not very successful (Richard Tull). Tull, the less successful of the two, holds Barry's work in low regard and seeks to bring Barry down by a number of methods, ultimately resorting to the assistance of violent men. (The novel also was published in a limited edition of 126 copies.) A Fine copy, SIGNED BY MARTIN AMIS.
The Information [Signed]
Amis, Martin
New York: Harmony Books, 1995.
Price: $45.00
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