Welcome to our 2017 list of books for sale during the Fair in August. Check back often, and read through all the listings, as we will be adding additional entries as the months go by. We will also post announcements of collections donated.
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Hector Servadac By Jules Verne First American Edition published by Scribner, Armstrong & Co., 1878 370 Pages with 2 extra pages of advertisements A Gem $350.00
Set of three (3) old pop-ups from early 1960s
All are published by Bancroft & Co, Westminster London All have inscription "To" and "From" with date of 1961
How Columbus Discovered America #301/5 Tony and the Circus Boy #305/4 The Day of the Bison Hunt #308 $100.00 Very unique and collectible
An Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences New and Revised Edition Published by The Masonic History Company, 1918 In Two Volumes
$40.00
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Lot of 81 Little Leather Library Books c.1900 Fiction and Non-Fiction Subject
A nice extensive collection
$100.00
Fantasy Role Playing Games by J. Eric Holmes, M.D. Published by Hippocrene Books, 1981
Hardcover with dust jacket $30.00
Batman : The Motion Picture Anthology 1989 - 1997 8 Disc Special Edition DVD Collection Batman - 2 Disc Batman Returns - 2 Disc Batman Forever - 2 Disc Batman & Robin - 2 Disc $10.00
The Hobbit - 50th Anniversary Edition By J. R. R. Tolkien Published by Houghton Mifflin 1976 Gold covers in slipcase
$35.00
Missouri Botanical Garden Green for 150 Years 1959 - 2009 Written and Edition by Elizabeth McNulty Forewards by Dr. Peter Raven and Nicholas Reding Inscribed, signed and dated by Peter Raven
$25.00
The "Show Me" Spirit
50 Year History of Missour4i National Guard 1923 - 1973
$20.00
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The Matheny Manifesto by Mike Matheny with Jerry Jenkins Published by Crown Archetype, 2015, First Edition
Signed by Mike Matheny $23.00
The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks Published by Grand Central Publishing, 2013, First Edition Signed by Nicholas Sparks (No inscription)
$25.00
Lot of 15 American Rifleman Video Collection Personal Firearm Defense DVD Series
Interesting assortment of Defense and Personal Training
$20.00
Lot of Two Vintage Saturday Evening Post Black Americana April 1, 1939 (Morgenthau, Master of Money) June 15, 1940 (Journey by Moonlight by Burnham Carter) Comes with period post cards The ads alone are great.
$25.00
Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore In Two volumes Published by American Publishers Corp., c.1890 Leather over marbled boards $10.00
The Mighty 'Mox 75th Anniversary History of the People, Stories and Events that Made KMOX A Radio Giant by Sally and Rob Rains Published by Diamond Communications, 2000 Signed by 5 People (including Charles Brennan)
$10.00
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Set of 36 Happy Hollisters Hardcovers with Dust Jackets Published by Doubleday (c.1957)
$60.00
Americanized Encyclopaedia Britannica (Revised) 10 Volumes Complete Published by Belford Clarke Co., 1890
$50.00
Encyclopedia of World Art 15 Volumes Complete McGraw Hill, 1959 Ex-Library
$50.00
Misselhorn's Pencil Sketches Limited Edition on Two books in Slipcase along with an original pencil sketch by Roscoe Misselohorn on Oakville before the turn of the century Pencil Sketches of Missouri Pencil Sketches of St. Louis Original Sketch (Telegraph and Baumgartner)
$50.00
Milestones of Mercy By Sister Mary Isidore Lennon, RSM Published by Catholic Life Publications, 1957
The story of the Sisters of Mercy in St. Louis 1856 - 1956
$5.00
Jewelry Television 7 DVD Lot - #1-4 Gemstone Adventure Series; #1-3 Gem Lovers Two complete sets (4 of the DVDs are still sealed)
$15.00
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Autobiography of Samuel S. Hildebrand The Renowned Missouri Bushwhacker Edited by Kirby Ross Published by The University of Arkansas Press, 2005
$30.00
The Cartridge Guide The Small Arms Ammunition Identification Manual by Ian V. Hogg Published by Stackpole Books, 1982 This unique reference work enables complete identification of any metallic cartridge -- the current, obsolete, military, commercial, rifle, and pistol ammunition of all nationalities. The system of classification used in the book was devised by the author expressly for the use of police and military personnel. It is so successful that even an absolute beginner can come up with an accurate assessment and identification of an unknown cartridge.
$8.00
Greater Magic by John Northern Hilliard Published by Carl Waring Jones, 1947 Hardcover with dust jacket
$25.00
Guardian of the Republic by Allen West Published by Crown Forum, 2014, First Edition Inscribed "God Bless..." and signed by author $20.00
Two Old Recipe Pamphlets - Metamucil and Domino Granulated Sugar 1986 and 1912 Interesting recipes
$5.00
Gateway to the West The History of Jefferson Barracks from 1826 - 1894 Volume I Marc E. Kollbaum, Curator Hardcover $25.00 5
Life and Laughter by James Whitcomb Brougher, Sr. Published by The Judson Press, 1963 Inscribed and signed by author $25.00
Brazil at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition St. Louis 1904
Saml F. Myerson Ptg. Co., St. Louis, MO, 1904 (Original Printing) Softcover
$30.00
Complete Set of 60 Great Books of the Western World Published by Britannica, c.1990 Very nice condition
$125.00
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Set of 12 My Book House (Complete) Plus Yearbook Published by United Educators, 1971 Very Good Condition
$50.00
Albert The Great by Rob Rains Published by Sports Publishing, 2005 Hardcover with dust jacket Inscribed and signed by author
$10.00
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Andrew Jackson (In Three Volumes) by Robert V. Remini Published by History Book Club, 1998
Hardcovers with Dust Jackets
$25.00
The Second World War (Set of 6 - Complete) by Winston Churchill Published by Houghton Mifflin, c.1950 (Book -Of-The-Month Selection)
$25.00
Saluki Sports History 100 Years of Facts and Highlights Southern Illinois University by Fred Huff Published by Multi Ad Sports Inscribed, signed and dated by author $10.00
Twenty-Four Negro Melodies Transcribed for the Piano by S. Coleridge-Taylor Op.59 With a Preface by Booker T. Washington Published by Oliver Ditson, 1905 Paperback 127 Pages
$40.00
Complete Service Manual for Lionel Trains by K-Line (c.1978) Reprinted 1982 by MDK, Inc. 6th Printing
$10.00
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H. M. Stanley's Wonderful Adventures in Africa by Hon. J. T. Headley and Willis Fletcher Johnson Published by Excelsior Publishing, 1890 Richly Illustrated
$20.00
Structural Features of Missouri Report of Investigations Number 49 by Mary McCracken Published by Missouri Geological Survey & Water Resources, 1971 Large fold-out colored map included
$8.00
Gateway to the West The History of Jefferson Barracks from 1826 - 1894 Volume I Marc E. Kollbaum, Curator Hardcover $25.00
A History of Columbia and Boone County by John C. Crighton Published by Computer Color-Graphics, 1987, First Edition Inscribed, signed and dated by author
$20.00
Donelson, Tennessee Its History and Landmarks by Leona Taylor Aiken Published by Kingsport Press, Nashville, TN, 1968
$20.00
Bill Severn's Magic Trunk A Library of Magic for Young and Old 4 Books: Magic in Your Pockets, Magic Comedy, Magic With Paper, Magic Shows You Can Give In Slipcase
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Lot of 2 Baseball Books The Game of Baseball by Henry Chadwick Published by Camden House, Reprint 1983, Limited Copy No. 67 Sphere and Ash, History of Baseball by Jacob Morse Published by Camden House, Reprint 1984 $30.00
Book of Constitutions 1908 Constitution and By-Laws of The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri Published by The Hugh Stephens Printing Co., 1908 (Original Printing)
$15.00
2006 State Farm U. S. Figure Skating Championships St. Louis January 7-15-2006 Presented Locally by Schnucks
$7.00
Rat Chasing by Crispin Hellion Glover Published by Volcanic Eruptions, 2nd Edition (Original 1896) Inscribed and signed by Crispin Hellion Glover
A unique book with many drawings on how to catch a rat.
$40.00
Viva II Papa - John Paul II The Visit of the Holy Father - St. Louis 1999 36 Photos in an album
$6.00
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History of The Archdiocese of St. Louis In Its Various Stages of Development from A.D. 1673 to A. D. 1928 by Rev. John Rothensteiner in Two Volumes Published by Blackwell Wielandy Co., St. Louis, 1928 Books are hardcover and protected by paper dust jackets.
This set is the original issue.
$75.00
A Living History of Flat River, Elvins, Desloge, Farmington Missouri 1953 by Charles M. Province Reprint A history of these towns following World War II and of the lead mining industry
$10.00
Flat River, Missouri 50 Years of Progress Mining Our Heritage 1934 to 1984 by Anniversary Committee Published by Walsworth Publishing 1985 Hardcover
$25.00
Ol' Mizzou A Story of Missouri Football by Bob Broeg Published by The Strode Publishers, 1974 Inscribed, dated (1974) and signed by author
$20.00
Historic Sites Inventory for the St. Louis Metropolitan Area 1980 Published by East-West Gateway Coordinating Council St. Louis (Missouri-Illinois) Area A list of historic sites, divided by area, as listed in 1980. In a 3-Ring binder 10
Interesting piece of local history $20.00 Redbirds - A Century of Cardinals' Baseball (Revised Edition) by Bob Broeg Published by River City Publishers, 1987, Hardcover Inscribed, dated (1987) and signed by Bob Broeg
$10.00
Method of Identifying The Thoroughbred The Jockey Club, 1978 Paperback Brochure full of colored pictures and explanations
$5.00
Hell-Bent for the White House Champion International Corp., 1988 Paperback Shows assorted campaign novelties, button, signs, etc.
$5.00
The State of Missouri An Autobiography by Walter Williams Published by E. W. Stephens, Columbia, Missouri, 1904
Still has folded maps
$20.00
Central Traffic-Parkway Report of City Plan Commission of St. Louis 1912 (1st Ed) The plan for a traffic-parkway from Twelfth St. to Jefferson Ave., with extensions ultimately to Grand Ave. Illustrations of "blighted" areas ripe for demolition and improvement. 6-pandl fold0out plan still attached.
$50.00
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Somewhere in Time 170 Years of Missouri Corrections by Mark S. Schreiber and Laura Burkhardt Moeller Published by Walsworth Publishing, November 2004
$75.00
Keeping Carnies Honest A police officer's field guide to carnival game inspections by Lindsay Smith and Bruce Walstad Published by Street-Smart, 1994
$10.00
The Petroglyphs and Pictographs of Missouri by Carol Diaz-Granados and James R.; Duncan Published by The University of Alabama Press, 2000 Paperback
$23.00
Eureka Springs A Pictorial History by Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library Assn., 1993
$5.00
Charles Atlas Yours in Perfect Manhood The complete story of the world's most perfectly developed man, with hundreds of photos A Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster, 1982, Paperback
$10.00
1000 Fruit Jars and 800 Insulators Bill Schroeder 1970 and 1971 Identification and pricing of those two collectibles at time of printing
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Leaders by Richard Nixon Paperback - Richard Nixon Library Edition
Signed on a Richard Nixon Library bookplate by Richard Nixon
$30.00
The Question of America's Intelligence Gathering Capabilities By Frederick S. Killen Self Published, 1979 As a dissertation fulfillment requirement for a degree of Doctor of Philosophy Interesting reading to compare 1979 to now In scribed and signed
$5.00
We have a fine assortment of signed first editions, donated by a private collector.
Danse Macabre by Stephen King Published by Everest House, First Edition with all appropriate points - $13.95 and RRD281 on publishing page
Inscribed, signed, and dated by Stephen King on front end paper
$200.00
From The Corner of His Eye by Dean Koontz Signed by author on front end paper - no inscription. Published by Bantam, with full number line. A signed, limited edition privately published by Charnel House, in publisher's black leatherette covers with silver lettering
$50.00
Don't Call It Frisco by Herb Cain Published by Doubleday, 1953, Stated First Edition
Signed by author $15.00 13
A Son of the Circus by John Irving
Signed by author on title page. First Trade Edition stated (2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3) Published by Random House 1994
$45.00
BaGameg of BonesPlan For Life byby Stephen Joe Gibbs King
AdvanceTrade paperback Reader's publishedCopy by Tyndale Publishing InscribedSigned by and author signed on bycover, author as wellon front as inscribed end paper and signed by author on Publisher:half title page Scribner
$20.00$250.00
My Stroke of Luck by Kirk Douglas
Inscribed and signed by author on half-title page Published by William Morrow, 2002, stated First Edition with full number line
$25.00
Trophy Widow by Michael A. Kahn
Inscribed and signed by author on half-title page Published by Tom Doherty Associates, 2002, stated First Edition
$20.00
The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion
Advance Reader's Copy in slipcase, still in publisher's shrink-wrap Signed by author
$25.00
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Harlot's Ghost by Norman Mailer
Inscribed and signed by author on front end paper Published by Random House, stated First Edition (24689753)
$25.00
The Real War by Richard Nixon
Published by Warner Books, 1980, stated First Printing
Inscribed and signed by Richard Nixon on half title page (not on book plate)
$75.00
My Heart Laid Bare by Joyce Carol Oates
Published by Dutton, stated First Printing, June 1998 Inscribed and signed by author on title page
$20.00
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Published by Alfred A. Knopf. 1992, 1st Edition, 8th Printing Author's first novel Signed by author on half title page
$150.00
We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land by Jimmy Carter
Published by Simon and Schuster, 3rd Edition Inscribed and signed on bookplate affixed to half title page by Jimmy Carter
$25.00
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White House Diary by Jimmy Carter
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010, stated First Edition Inscribed and signed by Jimmy Carter on a bookplate affixed to front end paper
$25.00
An Hour Before Daylight by Jimmy Carter Published by Simon & Schuster, 2001, First Edition Inscribed and signed by the author
$25.00
The Hornet's Nest by Jimmy Carter
Published by Simon and Schuster, First Edition Inscribed and signed on bookplate affixed to front end paper. There is also a letter from the Carter Center offering this book as a gift
$25.00
Keeping Faith By Jimmy Carter
Specially bound limited edition, signed by the author (no inscriptions), published by Bantam, 1982, with full number line Hardcover in slipcase
$100.00
Flash Boys by Michael Lewis Published by W. W. Norton Stated First Edition, but with 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Signed by author on half title page.
$10.00
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The Rhine From Its Source To The Sea Volume II Translated by G. C. T. Bartley Published by Henry T. Coates & Co., 1899
$10.00
Thanks to the donor of a Sherlock Holmes collection of books which will be located throughout the Fair.
Susie Cucumber She Writes Letters By Cynthia Richardson Published by Saml. Gabriel Sons, 1944
$6.00
Copper-Toed Boots By Marguerite de Angeli Published by Doubleday Doran, 1943
$7.00
The Mystery of Mr. Bernard Brown By E. Phillips Oppenheim Published by Little Brown (c.1911)
$7.00
The Story of the Gravelys A Tale for Girls by Marshall Saunders Published by L. C. Page, 1904
$6.00
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Fine Old Dixie Recipes Southern Cook Book, 322 Old Dixie Recipes Edited by: Lustig, Sondheim, Rensel Culinary Arts, c.1939 In wooden, ringed covers
$10.00
We will offer a collection of books from the estate of a local magician, who was very interested in all aspects of Paranormal and historical warfare, as well a magic.
The First Chouteaus River Barons of Early St. Louis By William E. Foley and C. David Rice Published by University of Illinois Press, c.1983
$5.00
One Bridge To Life By William Samelson Published by Clark-Davis, c.1989
Inscribed and signed by author
$15.00
Beer, Brats & Baseball German-Americans in St. Louis By Jim Merkel Published by Reedy Press, c.2015, Second Edition
Inscribed and signed by author
$6.00
Discovering African-American St. Louis A Guide to Historic Sites By John A. Wright Published by Fiedler Printing, stated First Edition Paperback
$5.00
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Lands and Peoples The Grolier Society, 1955 Set of 7 volumes, complete
Nice condition $35.00
The Works of Theodore Roosevelt in Sixteen Volumes, Illustrated Published by P. F. Collier & Son, date not shown
Complete set in nice condition $50.00
Set of 51 Volumes Harvard Classics (Complete) Plus 1 Index Volume Published by P. F. Collier & Son, c.1909, but appears to be later printing The Five Foot Shelf of Books Blue boards with silver lettering
$100.00
The Egg Symbolism of the Egg in Art Siegfried Reinhardt October 1972 One Man Show Siegfried Reinhardt was a prolific artist and teacher based mostly in St. Louis, and taught 15 years at Washington University
Inscribed and signed by artist in 1976 (Rare signature)
$45.00
Beyond the White House by Jimmy Carter Published by Simon & Schuster, 1st Edition Inscribed and signed on bookplate affixed to front end paper. There is also a letter from the Carter Foundation to the recipient of this book
$25.00
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The Diary of Virginia Woolf Edited by Anne Olivier Bell Published by Harcourt Brace, in Five Volumes (Complete) Stated First American Edition
Very Good Condition
$50.00
Combat and Survival What It Takes To Fight and Win 28 Volume Set (Complete Published by H. D. Stuttman, 1991
$45.00
Doak Walker 3-Time All-American by Dorothy Kendall Bracken as Told by Doak Walker Published by The Steck Company, 1050
$6.00
Diseases of Cattle and Cattle Feeding U. S. Department of Agriculture Prepared Under the Direction of Dr. D. E. Salmon G.P.O. Washington, 1896
Many illustrations $6.00
The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer Published by Little Brown and Co., 1914
$8.00
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God Has a Dream by Desmond Tutu Published by Doubleday, 2nd Printing
Signed on Bookplate affixed to front end paper with author's signature, as well as "God Bless You, March 2004"
$75.00
Batman - The Long Halloween By Joseph Loeb & Tim Sale Published by DC Comics in 13 Volumes This is for entire set
$25.00
A Set of Four Carving Birds By Anthony Hillman and H. D. Green Paperbacks Carving Popular Birds Carving Realistic Birds Carving Favorite Songbirds Painting Songbird Carvings $10.00
Enduring Performance - The New Balance Story
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., First Edition, 2006
Very nice copy
$50.00
War Log - USS New Jersey 1943 - 1945 Colored Map End Papers Roster of Officers Many pictures Nice book but need a little TLC (just glue the binding)
$20.00
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Doctor Who Adventures 10 BBC Magazines (2006-2007) Issues 5, 12, 17, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31
$15.00
Lot of 3 Roger Duvoisin Hardcovers with Dust Jackets Veronica, Alfred A. Knopf, 1961 Veronica's Smile, Alfred A. Knopf, 1964 Lonely Veronica, Alfred A. Knopf, 1963 None are library copies. $10.00
We Elect The Story of St. Louis Government and Politics Published by St. Louis Public Schools, 1965
Includes a letter from U. S. Senator Stuart Symington to a staff member of "We Elect" and is signed by the Senator. Also a few newspaper articles.
$20.00
Ovid on Love Translated by Beram Saklatvala Published by Charles Skilton, 1966. Limited Edition - 975 copies In slipcase
$15.00
Versailles Le Chateau de Versailles Published by A. Bourdier, c.1930
Filled by many old photos
$6.00
Decision Points by George W. Bush Published by Crown Publishers
Signed by George Bush on a bookplate affixed to front end paper
$50.00
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Ozark Heritage
Dent County, Missouri
1851 - 1980 Vol. Two
Limited Edition, this book is No. 1230 of 1250 Limited Copies
$45.00
America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations by William J. Federer Published by Fame Publishing, 1994 Very nice, gilt page edges
Inscribed and signed by author of front end paper
$25.00
The Works of Felicia Hemans Edited by Her Sister With an Essay on Her Genius by Mrs. Sigourney Published by C. In 3 Volumes
$25.00
The Duchess of Malfi and The White Devil Two Plays by John Webster Illustrated by Henry Keen Published NY Dodd, Mead and Co., 1930
$20.00
Lot of 9 World War I Official Manuals Infantry Drill Regulations, 1911 Manual for Commanders of Infantry Platoons, 1917 Small Arms Firing Manual, 1913 Manual of Physical Training, 1914 Manual of the Automatic Pistol Caliber .45, 1918 Manual Noncommissioned Officers and Privates, 1917 Basic Field Manual, Vol. III, 1932 Tactical Walks, 1918 (With Pages of Glory Booklet) Manual of Interior Guard Duty, 1914
$25.00
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Strongheart
The Story of a Wonder Dog By Lawrence Trimble Published by Whitman, 1926
$8.00
A History of St. Louis Gangsters By John Auble Introduction by Co. Robert Lowrey
Inscribed to same person and signed by John Auble and Co. Lowrey, along with two photos of the book signing event. Nutwood Publishing, 2000 $30.00
To Catch a Ghost: A New Approach to the Ancient Art of Exorcism By Phillip L. Goodwilling (Co-author of Haunt Hunters Handbook) Self-Published, 1992, in plastic bomb binding, 314 pages Appears to be in manuscript format
Interesting $25.00
Population Trends Educational Change by Calvin F. Schmid and Vincent A. Miller Published by Washington State Census Board, Seattle, 1960 Paperback Included with this book are two very large fold-out maps of Washington in 1961 depicting various population statistics, as well as a letter from the State Census Board. $20.00
14 - The Ladies Birthday Almanac "A Handbook of helpful facts, with valuable information for every day in the year" Years: 1961, 1966 (X2), 1959, 1960, 1958, 1955, 1954, 1953 (X2), 1957, 1943. 1950, 1941
$10.00
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