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1. Abbey, Edward & Nichols, John. IN PRAISE OF MOUNTAIN LIONS . ALBUQUERQUE SIERRA CLUB. ALBUQUERQUE 1984. First Edition. SIGNED by John Nichols on the front cover. Fine in stapled printed wrappers. One of approximately 600 copies. $175.00

2. () ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES ARTS AND SCIENCES.. 34TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS PRESENTATION . ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES. NP 1962 PROGRAM for the 34th Annual Academy Awards Presentation held April 9, 1962 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Very good+ in stapled white folder with golden embossed Oscar on front cover. (Short tears at edges of folder. Light soiling & traces of foxing to folder) Academy Board of Governors member Robert Pirosh's copy, with tickets to the event as well as the Governors Ball following the ceremonies laid-in. The Best Picture Award this year went to "West Side Story." 8" X 10" black & white photograph of writer, director, producer Robert Pirosh laid-in. (Fine, but for small crease at bottom righthand margin tip) Nice package of Academy material. $200.00

3. Alexie, Sherman. THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN . LITTLE, BROWN. BOSTON 2007 First Edition. SIGNED by Sherman Alexie on the title page. Fine in dj. Publisher's autograph sticker afixed to front cover of dj. Author's FIRST book for young adults. National Book Award winner. $50.00

4. (ANTHOLOGIES) McCauley, Kirby. (Ed.) DARK FORCES. NEW STORIES OF SUSPENSE AND SUPERNATURAL HORROR . VIKING. NY 1980 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. SIGNED by contributor: on p.319 where his story "A Touch Of Petulance" appears. Also SIGNED by & Richard Christian Matheson on p. 377 where their story "Where Their's A Will" appears. Fine in plain salmon-colored printed wrappers. Features the long novella "The Mist." $650.00

5. (ARCHITECTURE) Gehry, Frank O. (Subject) Bechtler, Cristina & Bregenz, Kunsthaus. (Text) FRANK O. GEHRY/KURT W. FORSTER . CANTZ. GERMANY 1999 First Edition. INSCRIBED by famed architect Frank Gehry to actor Viggo Mortensen on the front endpaper. ("For Viggo. Best wishes Frank Gehry.") About fine in trade paperback wrappers. Text in English. $850.00

6. (ARCHITECTURE) (Neff, Wallace) Neff, Wallace, Jr. (Compiled & edited) Clark, Alson. (Text) Gebhard, David. (Foreword) WALLACE NEFF. ARCHITECT OF CALIFORNIA'S GOLDEN AGE . CAPRA PRESS. SANTA BARBARA 1986 First Edition. INSCRIBED & dated in 1987 by Wallace Neff, Jr. on the half-title page. Near fine in an about fine dj. (A few small soil marks on cloth. Couple tiny edge nicks at folds of dj.) $175.00

7. (ART) (Cornell, Joseph) McShine, Kynaston. (Ed.) JOSEPH CORNELL . MOMA. NY 1980 First Edition. Fine in a close to fine dj. (A few small spots of shelfwear to dj.) Lavishly illustrated. $125.00

8. (ART) Hockney, David. (Illustrations) Clothier, Peter. (Text). HOCKNEY . ABBEVILLE PRESS. NY 1995 First American Edition. SIGNED by David Hockney & Peter Clothier on the title page. Fine in dj. $300.00

9. (ART) Lichtenstein, Roy. ROY LICHTENSTEIN. GALERIE BEYELOR. BASAL 1973 First Edition. A catalogue prepared for the exhibition. (June-September 1973) Near fine in tall oversize pictorial printed wrappers. (Tear in clear acetate overlay. A few page tips lightly bumped) Nice production. $150.00

10. (ART) Manhart, Marsha and Tom. THE ELOQUENT OBJECT . THE PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART. TULSA 1987 First Edition. About fine in dj. (Tiny hint of foxing at top edge) A lovely production. $200.00

11. (ART) (Motherwell, Robert) Mattison, Robert Saltonstall. ROBERT MOTHERWELL. THE FORMATIVE YEARS . UMI. ANN ARBOR 1987 First Edition. Fine in dj. (Slight hint of security strip removal from inside of dj. at spine) Scarce study. $300.00

12. (ART) Ruscha, Ed. (Publisher & designer) Shaw, Jim. (Ed.) THRIFT STORE PAINTINGS . HEAVY INDUSTRY PUBS. HOLLYWOOD 1990 First Edition. Fine in a Nf. dj. (A few short edge tears in dj.) Published by Ed Ruscha, who also collaborated with Shaw on the design. One of the great specialty art books of all time. The cloth issue was sold out nearly at once. Full color throughout. $150.00

13. (ART) (Ruscha, Ed) Marshall, Richard. EDWARD RUSCHA: LOS ANGELES APARTMENTS . WHITNEY MUSEUM OF ART. NY 1990 First Edition. Fine in green printed wrappers. (8" X 10") Exhibition catalogue for the show presented July 27- Oct. 14, 1990. $75.00

14. (ART) Shimizu, Fumio. And Thun, Matteo. (Eds.) DESCENDANTS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI. THE ITALIAN DESIGN . GRAPHIC-SHA PUBLISHING CO. LTD. TOKYO 1987 First Edition. Fine in dj. $350.00

15. Asimov, Isaac. FOUNDATION'S EDGE . DOUBLEDAY. NY 1982 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Fine in yellow & black printed wrappers. Hugo Award winner. $200.00

16. (ASTRONAUTS) Aldrin, Colonel Edwin E. "Buzz", Jr. (with) Warga, Wayne. RETURN TO EARTH . RANDOM HOUSE. NY 1973 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Astronaut & Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin on the front endpaper. A very good+ copy in a Nf. dj. (Mild corner crease on front & rear dj. flaps. A few traces of soiling at margins on p.12-13-14. Usual fading to extremities of cloth & boards) $250.00

17. (ASTRONAUTS) Collins, Michael. (Text) Dean, James. (Illustrations) LIFTOFF. THE STORY OF AMERICA'S ADVENTURE IN SPACE . GROVE PRESS. NY 1988 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins on the title page. Fine in dj. Collins commanded the lunar module while Neil Armstrong & Buzz Armstrong made landfall on the moon. $275.00

18. Atwood, Margaret. THE ANIMALS IN THAT COUNTRY . ATLANTIC-LITTLE, BROWN. BOSTON 1968 First American Edition. SIGNED by on the title page. Fine in dj. (Slight trace of shelfwear at crest of spine.) It is doubtful more than a few copies of this uncommon title have survived in this shape. $450.00

19. (AVIATION) Doolittle, James H. (Subject). Glines, Carroll V. (Text) JIMMY DOOLITTLE. DAREDEVIL AVIATOR AND SCIENTIST . MACMILLAN. NY 1972 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Three-Star General James H. Doolittle on front pastedown. About fine in an about Nf. dj. (Bottom 1 1/2"-inch of spine on dj. touched-up with red ink to match the red hue on spine. Purple-colored line from an 'old-style' plastic jacket cover at base of rear panel) Doolittle was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for leading his daring raid on Tokyo early in the Americn involvement in the Second World War. Laid-into the book are an interesting assortment of items, including a cover for The Smithsonian's 45th Anniversary of Doolittle's "First All Blind Flight" in their Milestones of Flight series. Also, a printed remembrance card for the passing of Doolittle's wife Josephine & an envelope containing a Holiday card SIGNED "Jim" over the printed names of his wife & himself, with photos of his children & grand kids, including the negatives in a small packet. There are also 2 black & white photo postcards of Doolittle. $450.00

20. (AVIATION) Oliver, Susan. ODYSSEY. A DARING TRANSATLANTIC JOURN EY. MACMILLAN. NY 1983 First Edition. INSCRIBED & dated in year of publication by actress & aviator Susan Oliver to Marylin Hudson, founder of the Round Table West, on the front endpaper. Fine in a Nf. dj. (Edge tears in dj.) $200.00

21. Borges, Jorge Luis. TEXAS . TEXAS. AUSTIN 1975 First Separate Edition. One of 295 copies. Close to fine in brown stapled wrappers. (8p.) (Mild crease on rear panel) A poem. $100.00

22. Bowles, Paul. (Text) Miller, Jeffrey. (Ed.) IN TOUCH . FSG. NY 1994 SIGNED Limited Edition. One of 250 numbered copies. Close to fine in blue cloth, laid-into the publisher's slipcase, as issued. (Mild spot of rubbing at head of spine on book) $200.00

23. Boyd, William. TRANSFIGURED NIGHT . ONE HORSE PRESS. LONDON 1995 SIGNED Limited Edition. One of 2000 copies. Fine in paperback wrappers with a wrap-around band. $75.00

24. Bradbury, Ray. THE STORIES OF RAY BRADBURY . KNOPF. NY 1980 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Ray Bradbury & dated a few monthes following publication to the noted collector of vampire literature Bongo Wolf on the front endpaper. Fine in a Nf. dj. (Dj. would fine, but for some bleed-off from inscription at fore edge of front dj. flap. Slight crimp at bottom edge of rear panel of dj.) $150.00

25. Bradbury, Ray. LET'S ALL KILL CONSTANCE . MORROW. NY 2003 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Fine in plain printed wrappers. (Neat pen slash at bottom edge of text) Author's THIRD mystery. $75.00

26. Brown, Dan. THE DA VINCI CODE . DOUBLEDAY. NY 2003 First Edition. Near fine in a Nf. dj. (Corner crease on front dj. flap. A few unobtrusive scratches on rear panel of dj. Slight degree of shelf wear) $275.00

27. Brown, Fredric. ANGELS AND SPACESHIPS . DUTTON. NY 1954 First Edition. Close to fine in a Nf. priceclipped dj. Science fiction writer 's copy, with his bookplate on front pastedown. (Traces of light rubbing at bottom edge of boards. A few short edge tears in dj.) An attractive copy. $450.00

28. Brown, Harry. A WALK IN THE SUN . KNOPF. NY 1944 First Edition. Near fine in a close to fine dj. (Small strip of dampstaining at uppermost tip of top edge. Not penetrating far into text. Yellow top stain bright. Mild vertical crease on rear cloth cover. Dj. nearly fine) Sharp copy of this World War Two novel of combat in Italy. Made into a memorable film directed by Lewis Milestone. $100.00

29. Bukowski, Charles. (Contributor) Richmond, Steve. (Contributor & editor) Buckner, John. (Contributor) EARTH ROSE 1. FUCK HATE . EARTH ROSE PRESS. SANTA MONICA 1974 First Edition. Single printed sheet, folded to make 4 pages. Near fine. (Couple tiny nicks. Neatly rolled) Features 2 poems by Charles Bukowski "Freedom" & "True Story." Poems by Steve Richmond & John Buckner. Uncommon ephemeral item. $250.00

30. Burke, James Lee. TO THE BRIGHT AND SHINING SUN. SCRIBNER. NY 1970 First Edition. SIGNED by James Lee Burke on the title page. Fine in a close to fine dj. (A few small rubbed spots at base of spine on dj.) A stunning copy of the author's SECOND book. $2,500.00

31. Burnett, W.R. HIGH SIERRA . KNOPF. NY 1940 First Edition. About fine in a priceclipped, otherwise Vg.+ or better dj. (Usual discoloration at spine of dj., which is still perfectly readable. Couple of small chips at either side of base of spine on dj. Tiny chips at crest of spine, with slender rubbing along upper edge of front cover. Top corner of rear dj. flap clipped to match front. Couple of small & faint soil spots at margins in text) Basis for the Raoul Walsh film starring Humphrey Bogart. $750.00

32. Burroughs, William. NAKED LUNCH . GROVE PRESS. NY1962 First American Edition. Fine in a close to fine dj. (Couple of small edge nicks in dj. A few faint spots of rubbing on rear panel. Colors bright all around dj.) One of the nicest copies we have seen. Only 3500 copies printed. $850.00

33. Cain, James M. MILDRED PIERCE . KNOPF. NY 1941 First Edition. Near fine in a Nf. dj. (Couple of tiny edge chips in dj. Thin, very faint strip of damping at base of rear cloth cover. A few small spots of damping on attendant area of dj. Light offsetting to pastedowns & endpapers. Small, neat circular rubbed spot on front cover) Tight & bright copy, with no touch-ups. Basis for the classic film. $1,000.00

34. Calvino, Italo. THE NON-EXISTENT KNIGHT & THE CLOVEN VISCOUNT . COLLINS. LONDON 1962 First British Edition. Fine in dj. (Slight degree of shelfwear at corners) Bright copy. $200.00

35. Carver, Raymond. WILL YOU PLEASE BE QUIET, PLEASE? MCGRAW-HILL. NY 1976 First Edition. Fine in dj. (Only the most trivial trace of rubbing on bottom edge of cloth) Author's FIRST mainstream collection of stories, preceded by small press editions. $500.00

36. Chandler, Raymond. FIVE SINISTER CHARACTERS . MURDER MYSTERY MONTHLY. NY 1945 First Edition. Close to fine in trade-size pictorial printed wrappers. (Tiny chip at base of spine. Hint of shelfwear at base of rear cover. Usual age toning to paper in text) Features five Chandler stories from the pulps. $250.00

37. Chavez, Cesar. E. LETTER . Typed SIGNED letter from United Farm Workers of America President Cesar E. Chavez, dated January 31, 1979, to writer Wayne Warga- "Pleasure seeing you again after all these years at the Carey McWilliams tribute in Los Angeles on January 28. Our Meeting brought back many old and good memories of times long since past." (Approx. 70 words) Fine on United Farm Workers of America stationary. $575.00

38. Christie, Agatha. THE A.B.C. MURDERS. Appearing complete in HEARST'S INTERNATIONAL - COSMOPOLITAN . INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE CO. NY November 1935 First Edition. Fine in pictorial oversize printed wrappers. (A few tiny edge nicks) Features the FIRST publication anywhere of this Hercule Poirot novel. Precedes both British & American editions. $200.00

39. Clarke, Arthur C. 2010: ODYSSEY TWO . BALLANTINE. NY 1982 UNEDITED MANUSCRIPT. Close to fine in plain powder blue printed wrappers. (Mild traces of sunning to edges of wrappers) Laid-in is a in-house memo to the sales force from the editors imploring them not quote from what is described as a "First-Stage Manuscript" with many changes yet to be made. A scarce advance. $450.00

40. Crews, Harry. FLORIDA FRENZY . UNIVERSITY PRESSES OF FLORIDA. GAINESVILLE 1982 First Edition. REVIEW COPY. (Publisher's printed sales prospectus laid-in) SIGNED by Harry Crews on the front endpaper. A trade-size paperback original. Fine, but for a small bump at bottom corner of rear cover. $200.00

41. Crumley, James. ONE TO COUNT CADENCE . RANDOM HOUSE. NY 1969 First Edition. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page. Close to fine in a fine dj. (Label from a Hollywood studio on front endpaper. Couple of small soil spots in text) Author's FIRST book. $400.00

42. Davis, Lindsey. THE SILVER PIGS . S.&J. LONDON 1989 First Edition. SIGNED by Lindsey Davis on the title page. Near fine in a fine dj. (Top edge lightly foxed, otherwise fine in dj.) FIRST of the Falco series. $850.00

43. Deighton, Len. CITY OF GOLD . HARPER-COLLINS. NY 1992 First Edition. SIGNED by Len Deighton on the half-title page. Fine in dj. (Paper in text very lightly age toned) The American edition precedes the U.K. $125.00

44. Dick, Philip K. NOW WAIT FOR LAST YEAR . DOUBLEDAY . NY 1966 First Edition. Close to fine in a Nf. dj. (One-inch closed tear at base of front cover. Previous owner's embossed stamp at base of half-title page. Tiny chip at bottom edge of rear panel of dj. Couple short edge nicks in dj.) $300.00

45. Didion, Joan. SALVADOR . S&S. NY 1983 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Close to fine in plain yellow printed wrappers. (Faint hint of soiling on front cover) $75.00

46. (DISNEY)Taylor, Deems. WALT DISNEY'S FANTASIA . S.&S. NY 1940 First Edition. Near fine in a solidly good priceclipped dj. (Tiny puncture hole along gutter on rear cloth cover. Neat previous owner's inscription on front endpaper. Shallow chipping at crest of spine on dj. 1/4"-inch chipping at base. Slim chipping at upper edge of front cover & to a lesser degree on rear cover of dj. with no loss to titles. Edge tears. Single clear tape repair on interior of dj.) A clean tight copy of this classic. $850.00

47. Eliot, T.S. OLD POSSUM'S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS. HARCOURT, BRACE. 1939 First American Edition. Close to fine in a dj. which would be fine were it not for a couple of tiny chips & attendant trace of rubbing at edge of spine. (Half-inch closed tear at top edge of spine on dj. Spine on dj. slightly age darkened) A splendid copy of the book which was adapted to become the phenominally successful musical play. $850.00

48. Ellroy, James. HOLLYWOOD NOCTURNES . OTTO PENZLER BOOKS. NY 1994 First American Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. SIGNED by James Ellroy & by accordion virtuoso Dick Contino, who appears in the title role in the novella “Dick Contino’s Blues.” Fine in plain gray printed wrappers. $250.00

49. Erdrich, Louise. LOVE MEDICINE . H.R.&W. 1984 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. INSCRIBED by & dated in 1986 on the half-title page. Near fine in plain orange printed wrappers. (Faint traces of shelfsoiling at edges) Author's celebrated FIRST novel. A notably scarce advance. $1,000.00

50. Faulkner, William. PYLON . HARRISON SMITH & ROBERT HAAS. NY 1935 First Trade Edition. Near fine in a Nf. dj. (Spine on dj. mildly age toned. Slender chip at crest of spine on dj. Spot of rubbing to dj. Touch of light flaking to gold stamping on cloth at spine) An appealing & fresh copy. $2,000.00

51. (FILM CINEMATOGRAPHERS) Alton, John. PAINTING WITH LIGHT . MACMILLAN. NY 1949 First Edition. Fine in a Vg.+ or better dj. (Couple small chips at spine ends. Shallow chips at head of covers) A key title that seldom turns-up in collector condition. Heavily illustrated . $350.00

52. (FILM DIRECTORS) Cukor, George. LETTER . 1973 Typed SIGNED Letter from esteemed director George Cukor, on his letterhead, to writer Wayne Warga, dated Sept. 14, 1973. "My dear Wayne. Grateful thanks for "Return to Earth" which arrived this morning. I'm eagerly looking forward to reading it. All kindest regards to you and your wife. Yours George." $250.00

53. (FILM DIRECTORS) Kazan, Elia. AMERICA AMERICA . STEIN AND DAY. NY 1962 First Edition. REVIEW COPY. (Publisher's review slip laid-in) SIGNED & dated by Elia Kazan on the title page. (The signature is authenic, and not the commonly mistaken facsimile signature which is also present on the title) Near fine in a Vg.+ or better dj. (Some chipping to bottom edge of boards. A few short edge tears & traces of rubbing to dj. Couple miniscule chips at spine ends) Author's autobiographical novel which he directed in the film adaptation. $350.00

54. (FILM DIRECTORS) Lucas, George. LETTER . 1996 SIGNED Single paragraph typed letter on Lucasfilm Ltd. stationary. (3 neat folds. Tiny nick at edge) The letter pertains to a Planning Commission hearing regarding the expansion of Lucasfilms. Dated September 27, 1996. $350.00

55. (FILM DIRECTORS) (Peckinpah, Sam.) Butler, Terence. CRUCIFIED HEROES. THE FILMS OF SAM PECKINPAH . GORDON FRASER. LONDON 1979 First Edition. Fine in dj. Difficult to locate in the cloth issue. The least common of the books on Peckinpah. $200.00

56. (FILM DIRECTORS) Polanski, Roman. ROMAN BY POLANSKI . MORROW. NY 1984 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Roman Polanski on the front endpaper to someone close to him on the production team of "Pirates" in 1985. (Quite possibly his producer Thom Mount. Though Polanski spells it "Tom") laid-in is a paper coaster from the bar at the Djerba/Menzel Hotel in Tunisia where the film was shot. About fine in a Nf. dj. $450.00

57. (FILM DIRECTORS) (Wyler, William) Madsen, Axel. WILLIAM WYLER . CROWELL. NY 1973 First Edition. INSCRIBED by the 3-time Academy Award winning director on the front endpaper. Fine in dj. $650.00

58. Ford, Richard. THE SPORTSWRITER . VINTAGE CONTEMPORARIES. NY 1986 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. A very good+ or better copy in plain yellow printed wrappers. (Traces of offsetting to edges of covers) $450.00

59. Frazier, Charles. COLD MOUNTAIN: A BROADSIDE . TWENTY THIRD AVENUE BOOKS/ FIRST CHOISE BOOKS. PORTLAND 1997 Deluxe Edition. SIGNED by Charles Frazier. Copy "N" of 26 lettered copies out of a total edition of 126. Fine on a single printed sheet. (9 1/2" X 16 1/2") $500.00

60. Furst, Alan. SHADOW TRADE . DELACORTE. NY 1983 First Edition.UNCORRECTED PROOF. Near fine in plain tan printed wrappers. (Faint offsetting to edges of covers) Author's highly acclaimed 4th book. $450.00

61. Goodis, David. NIGHT SQUAD . GOLD MEDAL. GREENWICH 1961 1st Edition. A paperback original. Close to fine in pictorial printed wrappers. (Faint touches of foxing at edges of front endpaper) $125.00

62. Grey, Zane. STAIRS OF SAND . HARPER. NY ND (1943) First Edition. Fine in a Nf. dj. ("The New 1943 Zane Grey Novel" sticker is on the front cover. A few short edge tears & traces of mild rubbing to dj.) $300.00

63. Grisham, John. THE FIRM . DOUBLEDAY. NY 1991 First Edition. ADVANCE READING COPY. This copy is also SIGNED by the author. Close to fine in pictorial printed wrappers. (Mild bump at base of spine) Author's breakthrough SECOND book. $350.00

64. Hammett, Dashiell. (Contributor) THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE. OCTOBER 1932 . THE CROWELL COMPANY. NY 1932 First Edition. Close to near fine in oversize pictorial paperback wrappers. (Light traces of shelf soiling at edges of covers) Features Dashiell Hammett's story "Too Many Have Died." $300.00

65. Hamsun, Knut. AUGUST . CASSELL. LONDON 1932 First British Edition. Near fine in a Vg.+ or better dj. (A few short edge tears in dj.) Sharp copy. $300.00

66. Harrison, Jim. LEGENDS OF THE FALL . DELACORTE PRESS. NY 1979 First Edition. Warmly INSCRIBED by Jim Harrison & dated in year of publication on the half-title page. Harrison has drawn a large self- portrait with a bubble caption reading- "Dear.. With thanks for his help etc. And hopes we can continue to meet. Yrs Jim. 5/79." About fine in a Nf. dj. (A few half-inch tears at corners of dj.) Though Harrison has always been generous with his signature, genuine association copies with elaborate self-portraits are uncommon. $650.00

67.Heinlein, Robert A. EXPANDED UNIVERSE . GROSSET & DUNLAP. NY 1980 First Edition. Close to fine in a fine dj. (Traces of foxing at top edge) $125.00

68. Hemingway, Ernest. : COMPLETE IN LIFE MAGAZINE. SEPTEMBER 1, 1952 . LIFE MAGAZINE. NY 1952 First Edition. True First Printing preceding the Scribner's hardcover publication. Close to near fine in tall stapled pictorial printed wrappers. (12" X 15") (Trace of light shelfwear at spine. 1/4"-inch split at crest of spine. Hint of faint foxing at upper edge of rear cover) Features the famous cover photograph of Hemingway. Elusive to locate in this condition. $200.00

69. Hesse, Hermann. POSTCARD . VERLAG A. EGGER. KOLN Postcard from Hermann Hesse to Hollywood screenwriter Hans Wilhelm at M-G-M Studios, dated May 1962. (24 words) Typed in German. Hesse politely declines to sell screen rights to his novel "Knulp." SIGNED "H. Hesse." The postcard (4" X 5 3/4") features a black & white photographic portrait of the author in old age. Near fine. (2 small rubbed spots at edges, not effecting image. Mild crease at bottom lefthand edge) Interesting association involving Hesse & Hollywood. $450.00

70. Hillerman, Tony. DANCE HALL OF THE DEAD . HARPER & ROW. NY 1973 First Edition. Close to fine in a Nf. dj. (Couple of small chips at base of spine on dj. Hint of light rubbing at spine on cloth) Author's THIRD mystery. An Edgar Award winner. $1,000.00

71. Irving, John. A SON OF THE CIRCUS . RANDOM HOUSE. NY 1994 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Fine in blue & white patterned wrappers. At the author's request most copies of the galley had the front endpaper, which noted information on the printing, excised. This copy is complete. $250.00

72. Ishiguro, Kazuo. AN ARTIST OF THE FLOATING WORLD. FABER. LONDON 1986 First Edition. (Second 'issue' Richard Clay Ltd. binding) Fine in dj. (Text age toned) Author's SECOND book. $150.00

73. James, P.D. DEVICES & DESIRES . KNOPF. NY 1990 First American Edition. SIGNED by P.D. James on the title page. Fine in dj. Adam Dalgliesh. $75.00

74. (JAZZ) Basie, Count. COUNT BASIE: PHOTOGRAPH . INSCRIBED by Count Basie in purple ink. (8"X 10") Fine, but for 4 tiny pin-holes at corners. Charming image of the Count tipping his yachtsman's cap. $200.00

75. (JAZZ) Horne, Lena. (With) Schickel, Richard. LENA . DOUBLEDAY. NY 1965 First Edition. INSCRIBED & dated in year of publication by Lena Horne on the half-title page. Fine in a Vg.+ or better dj. (Some short edge tears & light touches of shelfwear to dj.) $200.00

76. (JAZZ) Lee, Peggy. MISS PEGGY LEE . DONALD I. FINE. NY 1989 First Edition. INSCRIBED & dated in year of publication by Peggy Lee to Marylin Hudson, founder of the Round Table West, on the front endpaper in silver ink. Fine in dj. $200.00

77. Johnson, Denis. TREE OF SMOKE . FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX. NY 2007 First Edition. Fine in dj. National Book Award winner. $100.00

78. Kesey, Ken. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST . VIKING. NY 1962 First Edition. Near fine in a Vg. 'first' issue dj. (A few small chips at spine on dj. Typical discoloration to spine area on dj. Faint moisture spots on cloth. Light creasing to rear end paper) Author's FIRST book. Basis for the Academy Award winning film starring Jack Nicholson. $5,000.00

79. King, Stephen. THE DEAD ZONE . VIKING. NY 1979 First Edition. INSCRIBED & dated by Stephen King in year of publication to renowned collector of vampire literature Bongo Wolf on front endpaper. "For Bongo- Hope you like this story- Best, Stephen King. 9/9/79" Fine in a close to fine dj. (Few tiny edge nicks in dj.) $1,000.00

80. Koontz, Dean R. WHISPERS . PUTNAM.NY 1980 First Edition. Fine in dj. (Couple of extremely tiny edge nicks in dj.) Author's scarcest trade title. $850.00

81. La Farge, Oliver. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN . CROWN. NY 1956 First Edition. SIGNED by on front endpaper. About fine in a Nf. dj. (3-inch tear at upper edge of rear dj. flap. Hint of light bumping to upper tips of boards) A far better than average copy of this title. $250.00

82. Le Carre, John. CALL FOR THE DEAD . WALKER. NY 1962 First American Edition. SIGNED by John Le Carre on title page. A near fine copy in a remarkably bright example of the white dj. The purple titles on the front cover & spine are still vibrant. (Small chip at bottom righthand corner of front cover of dj. A few nicks & traces of light shelfwear to dj. Bottom cloth corner tips mildly bumped. Small soil spot on top edge. Previous owner's name & address plus date inked on front pastedown. Neat bookseller's sticker at base of front pastedown. Two dates inked at head of front dj. flap) Author's FIRST book. $2,750.00 83. Lee, Harper. . FRANKLIN LIBRARY. FRANKLIN CENTER 1977 First Limited Gift Edition. Close to fine in maroon leather binding, with gilt edges & stamping, with satin place marker, without dj. as issued. (Light scratch at gilt fore edge) Illustration by David Millman. $350.00

84. Lehane, Dennis. A DRINK BEFORE THE WAR . HARCOURT. 1994 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. SIGNED by Dennis Lehane. Fine in plain blue printed wrappers. Author's FIRSTbook. $250.00

85. Leonard, Elmore. HAT TRICK . NP. NP (1977) Author’s agent's copy of the submission MANUSCRIPT for a novel entitled "Hat Trick"which was published as a paperback original under the revised title of "The Hunted." (A Dell publication) SIGNED by Elmore Leonard on title page. Fine in unbound mechanically reproduced sheets laid- in a card box with H.N. Swanson, Inc. literary agency label afixed. $1,250.00

86. Long, Haniel. INTERLINEAR TO CABEZA DE VACA . WRITER'S EDITIONS. SANTA FE 1936 First Edition. Close to Nf. in a good only dj. (A few small areas of skinning at bottom edge of boards. Close to 2"-inches chipped from base of spine on dj. Shallow chipping at head of front cover & at crest of spine on dj. A few mild spots of damping to dj. Front dj. flap detached, but neatly re-attached with 2 small clear tape mends) $150.00

87. Lopez, Barry. DESERT NOTES . SHEED, ANDREWS & MCMEEL. KANSAS CITY 1976 First Edition. SIGNED by Barry Lopez on title page. Close to fine in a Nf. dj. (One-inch tear at head of front cover of dj. Tiny spots of shelfwear at edges of dj. Couple specks of foxing at top edge) Author's FIRST book. $450.00

88. Mamet, David. WRITING IN RESTAURANTS . VIKING. NY 1986 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. T SIGNED by David Mamet on the title page. Close to fine in plain yellow printed wrappers. (Mild erasure at base of front inside blank & at upper edge of front endpaper) $200.00

89. Marquez, Gabriel Garcia. CHRONICLE OF A DEATH FORETOLD . KNOPF. NY 1983 First American Edition. INSCRIBED by Gabriel Garcia Marquez on the dedication page. Near fine in a fine 'First' issue dj. ("Days" for "Years" on front dj. flap) (Couple of extremely mild corner bumps. Faint vertical crease in cloth on front cover. Not a "stress' crease) $1,000.00

90. Maugham, W. Somerset. THEN AND NOW. HEINEMANN. LONDON 1946 First Edition. About fine in a Nf. dj. (Spine on dj. slightly age toned, with a few traces of rubbing & trivial chipping at extremities) $200.00

91. McCarthy, Cormac. THE STONEMASON . ECCO. HOPEWELL 1994 SIGNED Limited Edition. One of 250 numbered copies. Fine in publisher's maroon cloth slipcase. $450.00

92. McMillan, Terry. MAMA . HMCO. BOSTON 1987 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. SIGNED by Terry McMillan on the title page. Fine in plain charcoal grey printed wrappers. (The number#1 neatly inked on spine) Author's FIRST book. $450.00

93. Miller, Henry. LE SOURIRE AU PIED DE L'ECHELLE.(THE SMILE AT THE FOOT OF THE LADDER) CORREA. PARIS 1953 First French Edition.. . . A trade-size paperback original. Text in both French & English. INSCRIBED by Henry Miller to longtime friend Kenny Du Main. Near fine in pictorial printed wrappers. Great cover with a photographic portrait of the author embellished as a clown. $300.00

94. Miller, Wade. KISS HER GOODBYE . W.H. ALLEN. LONDON 1957 First British Edition & First Hardcover Edition. Near fine in a Vg.+ dj. (A few small chips at spine ends & corners. Several short edge tears in dj.) Marilyn Monroe look-alike depicted on cover. Basis for a film. Uncommon. $150.00

95. Morrison, Toni. PLAYING IN THE DARK . HARVARD. CAMBRIDGE 1992 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Fine in plain yellow wrappers. $250.00

96. (MOVIE STARS) Hauer, Rutger. ALL THOSE MOMENTS. STORIES OF HEROES, VILLAINS, REPLICANTS, AND BLADE RUNNERS . HARPER COLLINS. NY 2007 First Edition. SIGNED by actor Rutger Hauer on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dj. $100.00

97. (MOVIE STARS) Lombard, Carole. PHOTOGRAPH . 1934 INSCRIBED studio photograph of legendary film star Carole Lombard. (91/4" X 12 1/2") Matted & framed under glass. Lustrous sepia toned photograph depicting the actress striking a pose beside billowing curtains and a great decorated urn. A publicity note attached to the back of the frame indicates that Ms. Lombard will be starring in the upcoming film "Now And Forever." (1934) The image is fine. Ms. Lombard's signature is slightly faded, but clearly discernable. One of the more elusive signatures from Hollywood's Golden Age. $1,250.00

98. (MOVIE STARS) MacGraw, Ali. MOVING PICTURES . BANTAM. NY 1991 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Ali MacGraw to- "Warren- (Beatty?) with appreciation for all you have done for me all these years- with my love always, Ali MacGraw 1991" on the title page. Fine in dj. $75.00

99. (MOVIE STARS) Wray, Fay. ON THE OTHER HAND. A LIFE STORY . ST. MARTIN'S. NY 1989 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Fay Wray to Marylin Hudson, founder of the Round Table West, on the half-title page. Fine in dj. $350.00

100. Neruda, Pablo. TOWARD THE SPLENDID CITY . FSG. NY 1974 First Edition. About fine in a close to fine dj. (Tiny edge nick at base of front panel of dj. Slight trace of sunning at upper edge of cloth) $50.00

101. O'Brien, John. LEAVING LAS VEGAS . WATERMARK PRESS. WICHITA 1991 First Edition. Fine in a close to fine dj. (Crease on front dj. flap) Basis for the Mike Figgis film starring Nicholas Cage. $250.00

102. O'Brien, Tim. SPEAKING OF COURAGE . NEVILLE. SANTA BARBARA 1980 First Edition. SIGNED Limited Edition. One of 300 numbered copies. About fine in green cloth, in the clear unprinted acetate wrapper which has a quarter-size chip at the upper righthand corner of front cover. (Tiny spot at top edge) A chapter from "Going After Cacciato" which was never incorporated into the final published text. $250.00

103. O'Hara, John. FILES ON PARADE . HARCOURT. NY 1939 First Edition. REVIEW COPY. (So stated with pub. date stamped on front endpaper) A very good+ copy in a Vg.+ priceclipped dj. (Moderate-sized chips at edges of spine on dj. Faint traces of damping at edges of blue cloth. Not at all messy) Stories. $350.00

104. Palahniuk, Chuck. DIARY. DOUBLEDAY. NY 2003 First Edition. SIGNED by Chuck Palahniuk on the title page. Close to fine in a fine dj. (Slight bump at one tip of boards) $45.00

105. Paul, Elliot & Quintanilla, Luis. INTOXICATION MADE EASY . MODERN AGE. NY 1941 SIGNED Limited Edition. One of 100 numbered copies. Close to fine in a fine unblemished pictorial slipcase. (Tiny trace of chipping at upper lefthand margin of spine label. No loss to titles) Nearly as new copy. $150.00

106. Peters, Ellis. (Introduction) Whiteman, Robin. (Text) Peters, Ellis. (Introduction) THE CADFAEL COMPANION. THE WORLD OF BROTHER CADFAEL . MACDONALD. LONDON1991 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Ellis Peters on the title page. Fine in dj. Scarce signed. $300.00

107. Peters, Elizabeth. THE GOLDEN ONE . MORROW. NY 2002 Publisher's limited SIGNED Edition. Signed by Elizabeth Peters on a specially printed colophon page. Gold "Signed First Edition" sticker afixed to front cover of dj. Fine in dj. An Amelia Peabody mystery novel. $50.00

108. (PHOTOGRAPHY)Claxton, William. (Photographs) Feather, Leonard. (Foreword) Southern, Terry. (Afterword) JAZZ . TWELVETREES PRESS. PASADENA 1987 First Edition. About fine in a fine dj. (Trivial bump at edge of cloth cover) Only 4000 copies printed. $500.00

109. (PHOTOGRAPHY) Dater, Judy & Welpott, Jack. (Photographs) WOMEN AND OTHER VISIONS . MORGAN & MORGAN. DOBBS FERRY 1975 First Edition. SIGNED by Judy Dater & Jack Welpott on the half- title page. Fine in dj. $250.00

110. (PHOTOGRAPHY) Di Corcia, Philip-Lorca. (Photography) Gelassi, Peter. (Essay) PHILIP-LORCA DICORCIA . THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART/ABRAMS. NY 1999 Second Printing & First Hardcover Printing, after the first edition published in paperback in 1995. Fine in dj. $225.00 111. (PHOTOGRAPHY) Ginsberg, Allen. PHOTOGRAPHS . TWELVETREES. ALTADENA 1990 First Edition. INSCRIBED & dated in year of publication by Allen Ginsberg on title page. Fine in dj. 1/5000 copies. $450.00

112. (PHOTOGRAPHY) Gumpert, Robert. HARLAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY . COLOR MAGIC. NP 1975 First Edition. SIGNED by Gumpert on the front cover of the pictorial oversize chemise. Laid-in are eleven loose black & white prints & a stapled accompanying text. Fine overall, with light shelfwear to the chemise. $350.00

113. (PHOTOGRAPHY) Kertesz, Andre. J'AIME PARIS. PHOTOGRAPHIES DES ANNEES VINGT . CHENE. PARIS 1974 First Edition. Nf. in a Nf. dj. (Light foxing at top edge. Tiny nicks at crest of spine) $400.00

114. (PHOTOGRAPHY) Leibovitz, Annie. (Editor) SHOOTING STARS. THE ROLLING STONE BOOK OF PORTRAITS . STRAIGHT ARROW. SAN FRANCISCO 1973 First Edition. From the library of esteemed Columbia Records President Goddard Lieberson, with a specially printed label attached to the first blank stating- "Happy Holidays to Goddard Lieberson from Rolling Stone Christmas 1973." Laid-into the book is a folded printed presentation card SIGNED by Rolling Stone magazine founder & publisher Jann Wenner. The book is near fine in a priceclipped, otherwise about Vg.+ or better dj. (Tiny traces of shelf wear to cloth. Short edge tears in dj. & somewhat larger than dime-size chip at upper edge of spine & front panel of dj.) A terrific association $750.00

115. (PHOTOGRAPHY) Liebchen, Jens. DL07. STEREOTYPES OF WAR. A PHOTOGRAPHIC INVESTIGATION . J.J. HECKENHAUER. GERMANY 2000 First Edition. Fine in green cloth binding, without dj. as issued. Still in the publisher's plastic shrinkwrap. Limited to only 750 numbered copies. Featured in Martin Parr's latest book on photography. $300.00

116. (PHOTOGRAPHY) Mapplethorpe, Robert. (Photographs) Sontag, Susan. (Essay) ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE . TWELVETREES PRESS. PASADENA 1985 First Edition. Fine in dj. (Couple tiny spots of shelfwear at edges of dj.) Only 5000 printed. $350.00

117. (PHOTOPLAYS) Boileau, Pierre & Narcejac, Thomas. VON DEN TOTEN AUFERSTANDEN. (“VERTIGO.”) IM BERTELSMANN LESERING. BERLIN 1959 First German Edition & First Hardcover PHOTOPLAY. Fine in blue cloth with white printed titles in a Nf. dj. (Previous owner's neat ink stamp on inside of rear endpaper. One-inch" tear at head of rear panel of dj. 1/4"-inch tear at bottom edge of rear panel. A few tiny spots of rubbing to dj. Uncommon photoplay edition for Alfred Hitchcock's film masterpiece. Actors James Stewart & Kim Novak are pictured on the front cover of dj. $150.00

118. (PHOTOPLAYS) Hallam, Kenneth. (Adapted from the Story "PATROL" Written By Philip MacDonald) THE LOST PATROL . WHITMAN. RACINE 1934 First Edition. A Big Little Book. (4 3/4" X 5") Very good copy in pictorial full-color papercovered boards. (Touches of rubbing & shelfwear to covers. Corner tips lightly bumped. Paper in text age toned as usual) Front cover depicts actors Victor McLaglen & Boris Karloff. Illustrated with black & white stills from the John Ford film throughout text) $100.00

119. (PHOTOPLAYS) Thompson, Jim. GETAWAY. ("Fuggivano, Si Amavano, Sparavano, Uccidevano." ). MI IL GIALLO MONDADORI. MILAN, ROMA, MUNCHEN 1972 First Photoplay Edition, and First Italian Edition. A paperback original. Very good+ in trade-size pictorial printed wrappers. (Spine lean. Light shelfwear & faint traces of shelfsoiling) Cover depicts passport photos of actors Steve McQueen & Ali MacGraw, alongwith mention of director Sam Peckinpah. Uncommon. $75.00

120. Powys, T.F. MR. TASKER’S GODS . CHATTO AND WINDUS. LONDON 1925 First Edition. Near fine in a close to Nf. dj. (Trace of light foxing at fore edge. A few short edge tears in dj. Spine on dj. a tad age toned, but still perfectly readable) $125.00

121. Price, Reynolds. AN EARLY CHRISTMAS . NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE PRESS. ROCKY MOUNT 1992 SIGNED Limited Edition. #66 of only 100 numbered copies. Fine in brown 1/4 cloth & marbled boards, without dj. as issued. $200.00

122. Rice, Anne. THE VAMPIRE LESTAT . KNOPF. NY 1985 First Edition. Fine in dj. (A few tiny spots of foxing at top edge) SECOND book in "The Chronicles Of The Vampires." $250.00

123. (ROCK ‘N ROLL) Aerosmith (With) Davis, Stephen. WALK THIS WAY: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AEROSMITH. AVON. NY 1997 First Edition. SIGNED by all the members of the band on a specially bound- in page. Fine in dj. $350.00

124, (ROCK ‘N ROLL) Des Barres, Pamela. I'M WITH THE BAND. CONFESSIONS OF A GROUPIE . MORROW. NY 1987 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Pamela Des Barres, arguably the 'Queen of the Groupies", with these sentiments "Rock & Roll" on the front endpaper. Near fine in a fine dj. $250.00

125. (ROCK ‘N ROLL) Sugarman, Danny. (Ed.) THE DOORS. THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED LYRICS . HYPERION. NY 1991First Edition. SIGNED by Ray Manzarek on half-title page. Fine in dj. $100.00

126. Rohmer, Sax..TALES OF CHINATOWN . POPULAR LIBRARY. NY 1950 First Paperback Edition. Near fine in pictorial printed wrappers. (Hint of creasing at spine) Terrific cover art. $75.00

127. (SCREENPLAYS) Ford, John & Nichols, Dudley. STAGECOACH . LORRIMER. LONDON 1971 First Edition. INSCRIBED by noted John Ford biographer Andrew Sinclair to Ford's widow & daughter on the front endpaper. ("To Mary & Barbara Ford, in homage and gratitude.") About fine in dj. Apart from being a superb association copy, the hardcover issue has become increasingly elusive. $350.00

128. (SCREENPLAYS) Gassner, John & Nichols, Dudley. (Editors) Chandler, Raymond & Wilder, Billy. (Contributors) BEST FILM PLAYS 1945 . CROWN. NY 1946 First Edition. About fine in a Vg.+ dj. (Usual age toning to paper in text. Shallow chipping at spine ends on dj. No loss to titles. Couple of thin pen strokes on spine of dj. A few short edge tears in dj.) Features Raymond Chandler & 's collaboration on James M. Cain's novella "Double Indemnity." Also "The Lost Weekend, "Spellbound" & 7 other notable screenplays. $225.00

129. (SCREENPLAYS) Kasdan, Lawrence. & Lucas, George. STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI . FABER. LONDON 1997 First Separate Edition. Fine in pictorial printed wrappers. $50.00

130. (SCREENPLAYS) Kubrick, Stanley. STANLEY KUBRICK'S A CLOCKWORK ORANGE . ABELARD-SCHUMAN. NY 1972 First Edition. Fine in dj. (A few extremely tiny edge nicks in dj.) $350.00

131. (SCRIPTS) Bogdanovich, Peter & Richter, W.D. NICKELODEON . ROBERT CHARTOFF-IRWIN WINKLER PRODUCTION. NP 1976 Final Draft SCRIPT. About fine in studio printed covers in bradbound mechanically reproduced sheets of many colors. (Title sticker affixed to spine has faded) $150.00

132. (SCRIPTS) Crichton, Michael. (Based on Robin Cook’s novel) COMA . MGM. CULVER CITY 1977 First Draft SCRIPT. Very good in blue numbered studio covers in bradbound mechanically reproduced sheets. (Previous owner's raised stamp at base of front cover. Stains & rubbing to covers) Directed by Michael Crichton. $350.00

133. (SCRIPTS) Goodrich, Frances & Hackett, Albert and Lederer, Charles. GABY . MGM. CULVER CITY 1955 Shooting SCRIPT. Dated 8-22-55 Appears to be actress Leslie Caron's copy with her name(possible signature) written at head of front cover, with "2nd Script" noted below. A Vg. copy in bradbound yellow studio covers. (Some shelfwear to covers & a small chip in body of rear cover) $150.00

134. (SCRIPTS) Newman, Walter & Eastman, Spencer. THE CHAMP . MGM. CULVER CITY 1978 Final Draft SCRIPT. Dated: February 1, 1978 About fine in numbered yellow studio covers in bradbound mechanically reproduced sheets, with typed title label affixed to spine. A Franco Zeffirelli film. $150.00

135. (SCRIPTS) Pirosh, Robert, (with) Hartman, Don & Boretz, Allan. “UP IN ARMS .” SAMUEL GOLDWYN COMPANY. NP 1944 SCRIPT. Screenwriter Robert Pirosh’s own personal copy of the script specially bound in quarter maroon leather & ¾ maroon cloth, with gilt titles. Near fine, with only light rubbing to edges of spine. White, blue & yellow sheets, with some notations in pencil. Comedian ’s film debut. Considered one of his standout performances. $850.00 136. (SCRIPTS) Sayles, John. LIMBO . NP. NP 1999 SCRIPT. SIGNED by writer & director John Sayles on the front cover. Fine in white card covers in bradbound photocopied sheets. $150.00

137. Shaara, Michael. . FRANKLIN LIBRARY. FRANKLIN CENTER 1979 First Limited Gift Edition. Fine in blue leather binding, with raised bands at spine, all edges gilt with gilt stamping, with a satin marker ribbon & silk endpapers, without dj. as issued. Features maps by Don Pitcher not available in any other edition, and vintage photographs of the major field officers of both armies present at the battle of Gettysburg. A Pulitzer Prize winner and basis for a well received film adaptation. $275.00

138. Shepard, Sam. MOTEL CHRONICLES . CITY LIGHTS. SAN FRANCISCO 1982 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Sam Shepard – “To Ellroy- In kinship of ‘White Trash Heaven’ Muchas gracias. San Shepard. 8/97 MN.” Fine in a Nf. dj. (Yellow hue on spine of dj. lightly discolored. Tiny chips at spine ends. A few short edge tears) $1,000.00

139. Shields, Carol. THE STONE DIARIES . VIKING. NY 1994 First American Edition. INSCRIBED & dated in year of publication by to Marylin Hudson, founder of the Round Table West, on the title page. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle award. $200.00

140. Simon, Neil. THREE FROM THE STAGE . FRANKLIN LIBRARY. FRANKLIN CENTER 1995 SIGNED Limited Edition. Fine in red leather binding, with gilt edges & a satin marker ribbon, without dj. as issued, enclosed in the blue publisher's protective sleeve. (A few small traces of shelfwear to edges of sleeve) Features the plays: "Lost In Yonkers" "Jake's Women" & " Laughter On The 23rd. Floor." $150.00

141. Styron, William. THE CONFESSIONS OF NAT TURNER . RANDOM HOUSE. NY 1967 First Trade Edition. INSCRIBED by on the half-title page to a fine press publisher. A stunning copy. (Only one tiny blemish to dj. at base of front cover along spine joint) Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. $450.00

142. Thompson, Hunter S. THE PROUD HIGHWAY . VILLARD. NY 1997 First Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Near fine in plain white printed wrappers. (Faint stain on front cover. Couple of tiny edge nicks in covers) Not to be mistaken for the far more common ARC. $200.00

143. Thompson, Jim. (Text) Polito, Robert & McCauley, Michael. (Eds.) FIREWORKS. THE LOST WRITINGS OF JIM THOMPSON . DONALD I. FINE. NY 1988 First Edition. INSCRIBED by Jim Thompson's widow Alberta on the half-title page. Also SIGNED by both editors on the title page. Publication party invitation laid-in. Fine in dj. (Usual light age toning to paper in text) $250.00

144. Tolkien, J.R.R. THE LOST ROAD AND OTHER WRITINGS . HMCO. BOSTON 1987 First American Edition. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Fine in plain orange printed wrappers. $500.00

145. Tuchman, Barbara. LETTER . 2p. Handwritten & SIGNED by the noted historian. (Front & back of a single sheet) Tuchman writes to science fiction writer Thomas Page commenting on his novel. ("The Hefaestus Plague" which is not mentioned by name) Approximately 90 words. The letter has been sealed within a clear plastic laminate. $100.00

146. Updike, John. SIXTEEN SONNETS . HALTY FERGUSON. CAMBRIDGE 1979 SIGNED Ltd. Ed. One of 250 numbered copies. Fine in handsewn paperback wrappers, with publisher's printed prospectus laid-in. $150.00

147. Vonnegut, Kurt. FATES WORSE THAN DEATH. AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL COLLAGE OF THE 1980S . EASTON PRESS. NORWALK 1991 SIGNED Limited Edition. Fine in dark brown leather binding, with gilt edges & stamping, with satin marker ribbon, without dj. as issued. An elusive title produced by this Press. $450.00

148. Warren, Robert Penn. A PLACE TO COME TO . RANDOM. NY 1977 First Edition. SIGNED by on the front endpaper. Fine in dj. (Top edge lightly foxed. Faint rubbing at spine on cloth) $125.00

149. (WEIRD TALES) Williamson, Jack. (Contributor) WEIRD TALES. MAY, 1937 . POPULAR FICTION. INDIANAPOLIS 1937 First Edition. A very good+ or better copy in pictorial printed wrappers. (Thin strip of chipping at upper righthand edge of front cover. About 2 inches long & 1/4" deep. Text only moderately age toned. Couple of short edge tears at nap of covers) Features Jack Williamson's "The Mark Of The Monster." & stories by Henry Kuttner & . Brundage cover depicts a scene from "The Mark Of The Monster." $225.00

150. (WEIRD TALES) Bradbury, Ray. (Contributor) WEIRD TALES. JULY, 1947 . WEIRD TALES. NY 1947 First Edition. SIGNED by contributor Ray Bradbury & dated(1991) on p.64, where his story "Iterim" appears. Near fine in pulp wrappers. (A few traces of shelfwear on covers. Paper only mildly age darkened) $200.00

151. Wilder, Thornton. (Text) Kent, Rockwell. (Illustrations) THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY . ALBERT & CHARLES BONI. NY 1929 SIGNED Limited Edition. Copy #242 of 1000 numbered copies. Signed by & Rockwell Kent on the print opposite the colophon. Near fine in pictorial full-color cloth covers designed by Kent, with gilt-lettered morocco spine label, and gilt top edge, lacking the slipcase. Printed on Vidalon watermarked paper from hand-set baskerville type cast at the Elmer Adler Village foundry and bound by the Pynson Printers. (Traces of mild shelf-soiling to covers) A Pulitzer Prize winning novel. $500.00

152. Willeford, Charles. (Contributor) THE OUTCAST POETS . ALICAT.YONKERS 1947 First Edition. Charles Willeford's FIRST book appearance. 5 poems. Fine in separate chapbooks laid-into the publisher's printed envelope. Close to fine, with only a couple of tiny nicks to envelope & unavoidable age toning. $150.00

153. Wodehouse, P.G. COMPANY FOR HENRY . HERBERT JENKINS. LONDON1967 First British Edition. About fine in the variant black binding in a priceclipped nearly fine dj. (Couple small edge nicks in dj.) $100.00

154. Wolfe, Tom. THE RIGHT STUFF . FSG. NY 1979 First Edition. REVIEW COPY. (Publisher’s printed slip laid-in) About fine in a fine dj. (Hint of foxing at top edge) Basis for Philip Kaufman’s film adaptation. $150.00

155. Woolrich, Cornell. (Writing as George Hopley) NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES . FARRAR & RINEHART. NY 1945 First Edition. Near fine in a Vg.+ or better dj. (Tip of one page in text lightly creased. Scant trace of erasure at head of front endpaper. Neat vertical crease on rear panel of dj. Some short edge tears & hints of shelwear. Usual light discoloration on spine of dj.) Filmed in 1948, starring Edward G. Robinson. $750.00

156. Yates, Richard. A SPECIAL PROVIDENCE . KNOPF. NY 1969 First Edition. REVIEW COPY. (Publisher’s printed slip laid-in) SIGNED & dated (1989) by Richard Yates on the title page. Near fine in a close to fine dj. (1/4”-inch nick in dj. Edges lightly foxed. A tad musty) $500.00

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