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| [ALDRIN, BUZZ] Nasa: The Complete Illustrated History Norwalk, CT, USA: Easton Press, 2006. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. 4to. A special Limited First Edition, this copy SIGNED by astronaut Buzz Aldrin. A wonderful copy of this scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; A stunning account of America's exploration of space, with 500 historic photographs and a foreword by famed astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, hubbed spine, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability. As New; Signed by Author . USD 280.00 [Appr.: EURO 188.25 | £UK 168 | JP¥ 24897] Book number: 12328 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ACKROYD, PETER English Music Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited First Edition preceding the trade edition in unread Fine condition. Small areas of rubbing to cover. SIGNED by author Peter Ackroyd directly on the limitations page; When Timothy is a child, Clement Harcombe frequently takes his young son to Hackney Square to see the monuments of John Bunyan and William Blake. When faced with separation from his father he races back to the square. For Timothy, as for all visionaries, the invisible world serves as the imagination's landscape. True as well for the setting of English Music. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best. Fine; Signed by Author . USD 110.00 [Appr.: EURO 74 | £UK 66 | JP¥ 9781] Book number: 15365 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ADLER, WARREN Private Lies Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. Limited First Edition/First Printing preceding the trade edition in unread Very Fine condition. SIGNED by author Warren Adler directly on the first flyleaf; Lovers in their youth, Ken Kramer and Carol Stein meet again through their spouses. Both lead unfulfilling lives and find themselves rekindling their affair. Soon they devise a plan to rid themselves of their mates by enabling them to fall for each other. The black comedy thickens as the couples head out on an African Safari with startling results. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; [10], 308, [4] pages. Fine+; Signed by Author . USD 100.00 [Appr.: EURO 67.25 | £UK 60 | JP¥ 8892] Book number: 15342 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
| ADLER, WARREN Private Lies Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. Limited First Edition/First Printing preceding the trade edition in unread Fine condition. SIGNED by author Warren Adler directly on the first flyleaf; Lovers in their youth, Ken Kramer and Carol Stein meet again through their spouses. Both lead unfulfilling lives and find themselves rekindling their affair. Soon they devise a plan to rid themselves of their mates by enabling them to fall for each other. The black comedy thickens as the couples head out on an African Safari with startling results. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; [10], 308, [4] pages. Fine; Signed by Author . USD 80.00 [Appr.: EURO 54 | £UK 48 | JP¥ 7114] Book number: 15744 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | ||
| ALBEE, EDWARD Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Norwalk, CT, USA: Easton Press, 2007. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited Edition, this copy SIGNED by the Playwright Edward Albee. A wonderful copy of As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; American playwright Edward Albee's 1963 play about relationships and marriage won a Tony for Best Play as well as the 1962-63 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award. What begins as two couples enjoying a dinner together ends on a much darker note as emotions run deep. 1966 film version starred Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, hubbed spine, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability. As New; Signed by Author . USD 200.00 [Appr.: EURO 134.5 | £UK 120 | JP¥ 17784] Book number: 13299 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | ||
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| ALBOM, MITCH The Five People You Meet in Heaven New York, NY, USA: Hyperion, 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780786868711. 12mo. A most handsome copy of this 1st Edition/1st Printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust jacke. SIGNED and dated (9/26/03) in the month of publication by author Mitch Albom directly on the half-title page; Eddie, a war veteran and head maintenance person at Ruby Point Amusement Park, is an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. When he awakes in the afterlife he learns that heaven is not a destination. From the author of Tuesdays with Morrie. Basis for the 2004 TV movie starring Jon Voight, Ellen Burstyn, and Jeff Daniels. Fine in Fine dust jacket; Signed by Author . USD 180.00 [Appr.: EURO 121 | £UK 108 | JP¥ 16005] Book number: 14819 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
| ALBRIGHT, MADELEINE WITH BILL WOODWARD Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership Norwalk, CT, USA: Easton Press, 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 8vo. A special Limited Edition preceding the trade edition, this copy is signed by author and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright . A wonderful copy of this scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap ; Madeleine Albright, Bill Clinton's secretary of state, gives geostrategic and mundane advice to the next White House occupant. This foreign policy primer covers the nuts-and-bolts of policy making plus briefings on world regions and hot spots complete with recommendations for rebuilding the credibility of the United States. As New; Signed by Author . USD 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 60.5 | £UK 54 | JP¥ 8003] Book number: 14264 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | ||
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| ALBRIGHT, MADELEINE WITH BILL WOODWARD Memo to the President Elect New York, NY, USA: Harpercollins, 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780061351808. 8vo. An As New copy of this First Edition/First Printing in alike dust-jacket. Signed directly on the title page by author and former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; Madeleine Albright, US President Bill Clinton's secretary of state, gives her advice to the next White House occupant. A foreign policy primer covering policy making and summaries on world regions and areas of crisis with recommendations for rebuilding the tarnished credibility of the United States at the beginning of the 21st century. As New in As New dust jacket; Signed by Author . USD 80.00 [Appr.: EURO 54 | £UK 48 | JP¥ 7114] Book number: 14147 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ALBRIGHT, MADELEINE The Mighty and the Almighty New York, NY, USA: Harpercollins, 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780060892579. 8vo. A beautiful copy of this First Edition/First Printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket, this copy SIGNED by author and Madeleine Albright directly on the half title page; Madeleine Albright, U. S. Secretary of state from 1997 to 2001 and author of Madam Secretary, offers a thoughtful perspective of the role of religion in shaping America’s approach to the world. As New in As New dust jacket; Signed by Author . USD 120.00 [Appr.: EURO 80.75 | £UK 72 | JP¥ 10670] Book number: 12478 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
| ALBRIGHT, MADELEINE The Mighty and the Almighty Norwalk, CT, USA: Easton Press, 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited As New First Edition/First Printing preceding the trade edition. This one SIGNED by the AUTHOR, Madeleine Albright. A wonderful copy in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Madeleine Albright, U. S. Secretary of state from 1997 to 2001 and author of Madam Secretary, offers a thoughtful perspective of the role of religion in shaping America’s approach to the world. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, hubbed spine, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability. As New; Signed by Author . USD 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 60.5 | £UK 54 | JP¥ 8003] Book number: 12696 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | ||
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| ALDRIN, BUZZ; JOHN BARNES Encounter with Tiber New York, NY, USA: Warner Books, 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780446518543. 8vo. A most attractive copy of this First Edition, First Printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket, this one SIGNED by AUTHOR Buzz Aldrin on the title page; Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and acknowledged John Barnes teamed up to tell story of the flight of the Nisuans from their doomed planet. They arrive on 73rd century B. C. Earth only to be enslaved by humans. Intertwined is the story of 21st-century humans who receive a radio signal from the Nisuans. Fine in Fine dust jacket; Signed by Author . USD 130.00 [Appr.: EURO 87.5 | £UK 78 | JP¥ 11559] Book number: 11755 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ALLENDE, ISABEL Eva Luna Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited Edition and true First US Edition/First Printing preceding the trade edition. This copy is in unread Fine condition and is SIGNED by author Isabel Allende; Chilean-American novelist Allende's Eva Luna is an exotic dance that beguiles and entices. The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best. Fine; Signed by Author . USD 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 60.5 | £UK 54 | JP¥ 8003] Book number: 15294 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ALLENDE, ISABEL Eva Luna Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited First Edition preceding the trade edition, this copy SIGNED by AUTHOR Isabel, Allende. This book has never been read and is in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Allende's Eva Luna, an exotic dance that beguiles and entices... The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination... This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best. As New; Signed by Author . USD 160.00 [Appr.: EURO 107.75 | £UK 96 | JP¥ 14227] Book number: 12566 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ALLENDE, ISABEL The Infinite Plan Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited First Edition/First printing copy preceding the trade edition, this one SIGNED by AUTHOR Isabel Allende in As New condition, As New, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Allende's story of Gregory Reeves' journey from childhood to middle age and long-sought peace and happiness. Gregory's life is marked by the philosophies of his mother's Bahai faith; his father's personally revealed, metaphysical explanation of the universe, called "The Infinite Plan" (the selling of which provides the family's income). This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best. As New; Signed by Author . USD 120.00 [Appr.: EURO 80.75 | £UK 72 | JP¥ 10670] Book number: 12081 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| AMBROSE, STEPHEN E. The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s over Germany New York, NY, USA: Simon & Schuster, 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780743203395. 8vo. A stunning First Edition/First Printing in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. This copy signed by author Stephen Ambrose directly on the title page; The story of the very young men who flew B-24s over Germany in World War II against terrible odds. The Wild Blue makes clear the contribution these young men of the Army Air Forces stationed in Italy made to the Allied victory. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket; Signed by Author . USD 480.00 [Appr.: EURO 322.75 | £UK 287.75 | JP¥ 42681] Book number: 14042 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ANGELOU, MAYA All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited Edition and true First Edition/First Printing preceding the trade edition. This copy is in unread Very Fine condition and is SIGNED by author Maya Angelou; This book is the fourth in a series of five autobiographical works covering Angelou's young adult experiences in Arkansas and Africa from World War II to Martin Luther King's assassination in 1968. The five titles are: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings; Gather Together in My Name; Singin' and Swingin' and Getting' Merry Like Christmas; The Heart of a Woman; All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes; and A Song Flung up to Heaven. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best. Fine+; Signed by Author . USD 320.00 [Appr.: EURO 215.25 | £UK 192 | JP¥ 28454] Book number: 14910 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ANGELOU, MAYA All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited Edition and true First Edition/First Printing preceding the trade edition. Unread Fine condition, SIGNED by author Maya Angelou; This book is the fourth in a series of five autobiographical works covering Angelou's young adult experiences in Arkansas and Africa from World War II to Martin Luther King's assassination in 1968. The five titles are: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings; Gather Together in My Name; Singin' and Swingin' and Getting' Merry Like Christmas; The Heart of a Woman; All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes; and A Song Flung up to Heaven. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded, sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best. Fine; Signed by Author . USD 260.00 [Appr.: EURO 174.75 | £UK 156 | JP¥ 23119] Book number: 15211 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
| ANGELOU, MAYA Celebrations Norwalk, CT, USA: Easton Press, 2006. Signed Edition. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited Edition, this copy SIGNED by AUTHOR Maya Angelou. A wonderful copy in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Celebrations is Maya Angelou's poetry collection which reflect universal themes experienced by all men, all races Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, hubbed spine, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability. As New; Signed by Author . USD 300.00 [Appr.: EURO 201.75 | £UK 180 | JP¥ 26676] Book number: 13157 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | ||
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| ANGELOU, MAYA Even the Stars Look Lonesome London, Great Britain: Virago Press, 1998. Limited/Numbered Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 8vo. A special Limited/Numbered Edition in unread Fine condition. Bound in red with gilt lettering and a ribbon marker. Numbered 28 of 300 copies. SIGNED "Joy!" and dated 4/98 by author Maya Angelou. Printed in April 1998 to commemorate Angelou's 70th birthday ; A collection of twenty reflective autobiographical essays that explore aspects of life both big and small. "I have written of the black American experience, which I know intimately. I am always talking about the human condition in general and about society in particular. What it is like to be human, and American, what makes us weep, what makes us fall and stumble and somehow rise and go on." (From the Publisher) s; 145 pages. Fine; Signed by Author . USD 430.00 [Appr.: EURO 289 | £UK 258 | JP¥ 38235] Book number: 15079 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
| ANGELOU, MAYA Letter to My Daughter Norwalk, CT, USA: Easton Press, 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited First Edition/First Printing preceding the trade edition, this copy SIGNED by AUTHOR Maya Angelou. A wonderful copy in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Addressing the daughter she never had but sees all around her, Letter to My Daughter showcases Maya Angelou’s dedication to life and living well. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, hubbed spine, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability. As New; Signed by Author . USD 320.00 [Appr.: EURO 215.25 | £UK 192 | JP¥ 28454] Book number: 14421 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | ||
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| ANGELOU, MAYA Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now New York, NY, USA: Random House, 1993. Limited/Numbered Edition. Cloth. ISBN: 9780679428244. 8vo. A beautiful Limited/Numbered Edition in Very Fine condition in alike slipcase. SIGNED with Joy! By author Maya Angelou directly on the limitations page. Number 43 of only 500 copies printed. Bound in maroon cloth in maroon slipcase with publisher's original shrinkwrap (opened only to verify signature) as issued; In this collection of short down-to-earth essays, Maya Angelou shares her thoughts about humankind, the value of charity and her faith in God. The wisdom of a lifetime is distilled into twenty-four inspirational pieces which encourage us to respect those of different cultures, opinions and values. Fine+; Signed by Author . USD 300.00 [Appr.: EURO 201.75 | £UK 180 | JP¥ 26676] Book number: 15105 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
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| ARMSTRONG, KELLEY Bitten New York, NY, USA: Viking Penguin, 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780670894710. 8vo. A handsome copy of this scarce First US Edition, First Printing in Fine unread condition approaching Very Fine in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Kelley Armstrong on the title page; Elena is leading the normal life she has always dreamed of, a job as a journalist and an apartment with her boyfriend. As the lone female werewolf, her secret midnight prowls and her occasional inhuman cravings set her apart. Adopted by the pack when bitten, Elena had spent years being torn between two worlds. Overwhelmed by the passions coursing through her body, her only option for control was to deny her needs and escape. Basis for the major motion picture starring Angelina Jolie. Fine in Fine dust jacket; Signed by Author . USD 170.00 [Appr.: EURO 114.25 | £UK 102 | JP¥ 15116] Book number: 12884 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
| AUCHINCLOSS, LOUIS Diary of a Yuppie Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited First Edition preceding the trade edition, this copy SIGNED by AUTHOR Louis Auchincloss. This book has never been read and is in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Auchincloss' story of Robert Service's quick rise to the top in the world of New York law. Service's father was a permanent associate - that is, as a young attorney he was passed over for promotion to partner but remained with his firm in a lesser role. Service is ashamed of his father's failure and intends to succeed. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best. As New; Signed by Author . USD 130.00 [Appr.: EURO 87.5 | £UK 78 | JP¥ 11559] Book number: 12569 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | ||
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| AUCHINCLOSS, LOUIS Diary of a Yuppie Franklin Center, PA, USA: Franklin Library, 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited Edition and true First Edition/First Printing preceding the trade edition. This copy is in unread Fine condition and is SIGNED by author Louis Auchincloss; Auchincloss' story of Robert Service's quick rise to the top in the world of New York law. Service's father was a permanent associate - that is, as a young attorney he was passed over for promotion to partner but remained with his firm in a lesser role. Service is ashamed of his father's failure and intends to succeed. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best. Fine; Signed by Author . USD 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 60.5 | £UK 54 | JP¥ 8003] Book number: 14760 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. | |
| BACALL, LAUREN By Myself and Then Some Norwalk, CT, USA: Easton Press, 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. 8vo. A special Limited First Edition of 1,640 copies preceding the trade edition, this one SIGNED by the AUTHOR Lauren Bacall. A wonderful copy of this scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Raised by her immigrant mom and uncle, Lauren Bacall knew already in high school, that she wanted to be an actress. Her enhanced autobiography, first appearing in 1978 as By Myself, covers her life in a most comprehensive way, her years with Humphrey Bogart, engagement to Frank Sinatra and turbulent second marriage to Jason Robards as well as her more recent films. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, hubbed spine, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability. As New; Signed by Author . USD 360.00 [Appr.: EURO 242 | £UK 216 | JP¥ 32011] Book number: 13909 Click here to order or inquire at Books Tell You Why. |
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