Theodore Dreiser

An American Tragedy

London, Constable & Co LTD, 1931. Cloth. An early reprint of Theodore Dreiser's very popular tragic novel, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. An early reprint, dated 1931 from the list of the author's title, the last of which listed is 'Dawn&apos.In the original scarce price-clipped dust wrapper.'An American Tragedy' is a gripping and tragic crime novel by Theodore Dreiser, based on the 1906 murder of Grace Brown and the subsequent trial of her boyfriend.This was an influential novel, burned by the Nazis, and named by the Times as one of the top 100 novels of the 20th century. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards, mostly to the tail of the front board. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Dust wrapper is edge worn with small chips and closed tears. Light discolouration to the wraps, and a few minor marks. One small tape repair to the reverse of the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good.

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Boeknummer: 849P30

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: An American Tragedy theodore dreiser mruder grace brown theodore dreiser tragedy None

Harry Stillwell Edwards

Two Runaways and Other Stories

New York, The Century Co. 1889. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this collection of Southern stories, illustrated by E. W. Kemble. The first edition in book form. The works first featured serially in the 'Century Magazine' and the 'Harper and Brothers Magazine&apos. Illustrated by American illustrator Edward Windsor Kemble with a monochrome frontispiece and sixteen monochrome plates. This work features a collection of stories based in Southern America, written by American journalist, novelist and poet Harry Stillwell Edwards. Edwards is best known for his works in dialect and wrote pro-slavery works that were popular in the south. In the publisher's original cloth. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally very smart with bumping and slight rubbing to the extremities and minimal fading to the spine. Internally firmly bound with only the frontispiece starting, pages clean and age toned with only the odd spot to the blanks and a small closed tear to the frontispiece. Very Good . Ill.: E. W. Kemble. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 905Z19

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: First edition South America Southern American literature South America Harry Stillwell Edwards E. W. Kemble E. W. Kemble

Annie Eliot

White Birches: A Novel

New York, Harper & Brothers, 1893. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition of this story following a young woman as she graduates from college, written by American author Annie Eliot. First edition. Scarce. Following a young woman named Emma as she attempts to navigate the world and her future after graduating from college. Written by Annie Eliot Trumbull, an American author of novels, short stories, and plays, associated with Hartford Connecticut's "Golden Age". In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light wear to the extremities resulting in small splits in the cloth to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscriptions to the front endpaper dated 1894 and 1903. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 906T23

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: White Birches Eliot Birches None

Clement Fezandie

Through the Earth

New York, The Century Co, 1898. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this uncommon American sci-fi novel revolving around an underground train which travels from New York to Australia. The first edition of this uncommon work.A unique science fiction novel by American author Clement Fezandie.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and fourteen plates.Collated, complete. 'Through the Earth' sees an underground train built going straight from New York to Australia. A fantastic idea on conception, the train melts from the Earth's core and must be abandoned. The author planned a sequel, 'A Trip to Venus', however it does not seem to have ever been published.Fezandie was a U.S. businessman and playwright, also known for his works 'The Revenge' and 'The Sturgis Wager&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Spine is discoloured. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are strained. Typed synopsis of the novel tipped-in to the front paste down and recto of the front endpaper. Faint tide mark to the bottom edge, affecting some pages very lightly affected to the bottom and fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 872P2

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: Through the Earth clement fezandie sci-fi science fiction clement fezandie Not Stated

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Beautiful and Damned

London, The Grey Walls Press, 1954. Cloth. A smart copy of this popular novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, an important piece of fiction on the glittering Jazz Age in New York City. The second impression to be published by the Grey Walls Press.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.The second novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the protagonists of 'The Beautiful and Damned' are based on Fitzgerald and his newlywed spouse, Zelda, and the tempestuous early years of their marriage.Set in New York City, the novel follows an artist and his flapper wife who party during the glittering beginnings of the hedonistic Jazz Age. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Very small tear to the tail of the spine. Minor edge wear to the dust wrapper, heavier to the head and tail of the spine. Wraps are age-toned with some minor handling marks, including spots to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 892P69

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: The Beautiful and Damned f. scott fitzgerald anthony patch jazz age f. scott fitzgerald new york None

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Last Tycoon. An Unfinished Novel

London, The Grey Walls Press, 1949 . First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's posthumously published final novel, in the exceptionally bright original dust wrapper. The first UK edition, first impression of this unfinished work, which was first published in the US in 1941.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.Unfinished at the time of Fitzgerald's death in 1940, 'The Last Tycoon' follows a successful young film producer who pursues a beautiful woman with a murky past. Ultimately, his controlling nature results in his downfall.The central character is thought to be based upon producer Irving Thalberg. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally exceptionally vibrant. Light spotting to fore edge of text block. Back strip lightly age toned, with wraps bright. Light spotting to rear wrap. Closed tear over tail of front joint, with tape repair to reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Boeknummer: 890F32

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: F. Scott Fitzgerald tender is the night the great gatsby tender is the night None

James Montgomery Flagg

The Adventures of Kitty Cobb

London, William Heinemann, 1912. First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first U.K. edition of James Montgomery Flagg's charming newspaper cartoons following the adventures of Kitty Cobb. The scarce first U.K. edition of this work, in the very scarce original unclipped dust wrapper.James Montgomery Flagg's charming cartoon series following the adventures of Kitty Cobb, which had originally been published in newspapers. This volume includes thirty-one cartoons of Kitty setting off from her home to New York City and finding a job working as a saleswoman in the handkerchief department in an enormous emporium. Her adventures illustrated here include going to the theatre, looking for a new job, and getting married. Kitty is characterised as the pinnacle of the American Girl, pretty and well dressed though she comes from a humble home. Collated, complete.James Montgomery Flagg was a pioneering cartoonist, best remembered today for his 1917 poster of Uncle Sam during World War One. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Rubbing resulting in a little loss of paper to the extremities. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards. Bookseller's label to the rear paste down. Dust wrapper is edge worn with a large chip to the rear wrap, and a couple of smaller chips to the head and tail of the spine and to the folds. Large closed tear to the front wrap which has been repaired with tape to the reverse, a couple of smaller tears also tape repaired to the reverse. Wraps are discoloured with some light marks and spots. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only a couple of light handling marks. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: James Montgomery Flagg. Very Good Indeed/Good.

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Boeknummer: 841P20

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: The Adventures of Kitty Cobb kitty cobb cartoons american kitty cobb James Montgomery Flagg

Josiah Flynt

The Rise of Ruderick Clowd

London, Grant Richards , 1904. First edition. Cloth. A bright and lovely copy of the first UK edition of this novel by American author Josiah Flynt, a scarce edition. The scarce first UK edition of this work, preceded by the true first US edition the year prior. Novel by Josiah Flynt, American sociologist and author. With sixteen leaves of publisher's catalogue to rear. Complete with half title, frontispiece, and five further full page plates. Bookplate from the Brixton PSA Brotherhood Book Scheme to front pastedown dated 1908. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only, lightly bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: 840A72

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: first editions novels illustrated novels Not Stated

Esther Forbes

A Mirror for Witches

London, William Heinemann, 1928. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first edition of this novel concerning the Salem witch trials, with beautiful wood-engravings by Robert Gibbings. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. A popular novel by award-winning American author Esther Forbes (1891–1967), written like an authentic chronicle, concerning the life of Doll Bilby, a young girl accused of being a witch in 17th century New England. Illustrated by Robert Gibbings (1889-1958), an Irish artist and author, notable for his wood engravings and sculptures, and for his books on travel and natural history. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, in lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a little offsetting to the paste downs and end papers, and spotting to the fore edge, affecting the occasional page. Many pages uncut. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Robert Gibbings. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 844M16

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: Esther Forbes Salem witch trials Witches Salem witch trials Robert Gibbings

Paula Fox

Borrowed Finery: A Memoir

New York, Henry Holt and Company, 2001 . First edition. Hardback. A signed, first edition of this autobiographical account by Paula Fox, daughter of American writers Paul Hervey and Elsie Fox. First edition, in the publisher's original paper-covered boards, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to fellow writer Stephen Vizinczey, 'To Gloria and Stephen, So looking forward to meeting you! Paula', dated 2001. This fascinating memoir by Paula Fox presents her atypical childhood, starting in a Manhattan orphanage, before being taken into the care of a Congregational minister in New York. Fox's parents soon resurfaced, sending her to a number of far-off places, including a sugarcane plantation in Cuba, owned by a distant relative. Due to her parents being the screenwriters Elsie and Paul Hervey Fox, Paula's childhood had her mixing with famous faces including Orson Welles, John Wayne and F. Scott Fitzgerald. From the library of Hungarian-Canadian author Stephen Vizinczey, best known for his 'In Praise of Older Women', and 'An Innocent Millionaire&apos. His writing was praised by the likes of Graham Greene and Anthony Burgess, describing his fiction as social epics which breathe hope in a corrupt world. In the publisher's original paper-covered boards, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear and light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is excellent, with minor shelf wear and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Author's ink inscription to title page. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: 891Q9

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: Paula Fox autobiography memoir first edition autobiography dust wrapper None

Hamlin Garland

The Eagle&Apos;S Heart

New York, D. Appleton and Company, 1900. First edition. Cloth. An inscribed first edition copy of this early example of an American Western by Hamlin Garland, signed by the author. The uncommon first edition.Signed by the author, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, and to the title page. A brilliants western romance by Hamlin Garland, an early example of western literature.Set in a small town in northeast Iowa, the novel follows a teenager named Harold Excell. Harold is a stubborn and surly teen, who falls in love with a woman who he idolises. Written by Hamlin Garland, a novelist best known for his works which involve hard-working Midwestern farmers.Eight pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Author's inscription to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 905P20

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: The Eagle's Heart hamlin garland wild west cowboy hamlin garland None

Hamlin Garland

A Member of the Third House, a Story of Political Warfare

New York, D. Appleton and Company, 1897. Cloth. An uncommon novel on American politics by Hamlin Garland, the author's presentation copy. The second edition of this uncommon work.Signed by the author to the half-title, "A study of contemporary legislation, Hamlin Garland". 'A Member of the Third House' is set in the early days of the twentieth century in New England. The plot follows a politician who is on a mission to destroy a railroad monopoly.This novel is an interesting novel of American politics, reflecting the views of the country's worries at the end of the nineteenth century. Written by Hamlin Garland, a novelist best known for his works which involve hard-working Midwestern farmers. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A little light discolouration to the cloth, and a few minor marks. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Author's inscription to the half-title. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 905P16

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: A Member of the Third House, a Story of Political Warfare A Member of the Third House politics hamlin garland A Member of the Third House None

Hamlin Garland

Wayside Courtship

New York, D. Appleton and Company, 1898 . Cloth. A signed copy of a superb early edition of Hamlin Garland's novel about courtship between classes in late nineteenth century America. An early edition of this work, first published the year prior.Flat signed by the author to the leaf following to title page, with the additional inscription 'for all the most pardon, 1890+&apos.A romantic novel about two individuals from different social classes being united by a shared love of music. With fourteen pages of advertisements to the rear.A signed copy of this fascinating novel about class in America.Garland was best known for his fiction involving hard-working Midwestern farmers. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, exceptionally lovely. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: 906F10

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: Wayside Courtships Hannibal Hamlin Garland Hamlin Garland Hannibal Hamlin Garland None

Garet Garrett

The Blue Wound

New York, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1921. First edition. Cloth. A scarce novel by the American journalist and author Garet Garrett, in which the protagonist looks for the man who started the First World War. The first edition of this scarce work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Ink inscription to the front free end paper, dated 1922. Garet Garrett (1878-1954) was an American journalist and author, known for his opposition to the New Deal and US involvement in the Second World War. This thought-provoking novel, set in the aftermath of the First World War, follows the life of John Scott, an American soldier who becomes involved with a group of political radicals. This novel explores themes of war, politics, and social justice. A six-page publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart, with fading and shelf wear to the spine and a little damp staining to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a faint mark to the bottom of the pages from page 157 until the end of the publisher's catalogue. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 895M13

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: American literature Garet Garrett War fiction Garet Garrett Not Stated

Martha Gellhorn

Liana

London, Charles Scribner's Sons , 1944. First edition. Fine Binding. A smartly bound first edition copy of Martha Gellhorn's novel Liana. Bound by the socialite and patron of the arts, Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. A first edition, first impression with the Scribner's 'A&apos. This work is bound in a full morocco binding with flower blind-stamps to the boards. It has been signed by 'Audrey Field' to the front pastedown. 'Field was the second married name of Audrey Evelyn Pleydell-Bouverie. It is believed this work was bound by her as she owned a group of bookbinding tools. This book is from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (Audrey Evelyn James Coats, and Audrey Evelyn James Field) at Julian"s Park. With her bookplate to the verso of front endpaper. Pleydell-Bouverie was the youngest daughter of an Anglo-American lumber and steel millionaire. Audrey was also alleged to be the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII, although she was also rumoured to be his daugher, or the lover of King Edward VIII.  She bought Julians Park in 1940 following her third marriage to the Hon Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. Her circle of friends included Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel and Nancy Mitford. She was featured in Cecil Beaton's 'Book of Beauty' and was regarded as one of the Bright Young Things.A smartly bound copy of this work by American novelist Martha Ellis Gellhorn. With fascinating provenance. In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally, very smart. Fading to the spine as is common with bindings this colour. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional spots to pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: 793L17

Catalogus: American Literature

Trefwoorden: Novel Pleydell-Bouverie Audrey Coats Audrey Field Pleydell-Bouverie None