BRONTË, CHARLOTTE

Shirley (Everyman's Library #288)

London / New York: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co, Inc, 1950. Hardcover. A 1950 reprint of the 1908 issuance. An Everyman's Library edition of the second published novel by Charlotte Brontë, which followed her "Jane Eyre". The story is set in Yorkshire amidst labor unrest in the textile industry following the Napoleonic Wars. With an introduction by May Sinclair. Entry 288 in Everyman's Library fiction series. --- In EL binding style 3 with full carmine red cloth and gilt-stamped spine titling; blindstamped Eric Ravilious-designed 'shell' to cover and tan topstain. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- With a little sunning to spine, else a clean, tightly-bound, sound copy.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); xvi, 511, 16 (ads) pages. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 85995

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BRONTË, CHARLOTTE

Shirley (Everyman's Library #288)

London / New York: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co, Inc, 1965. Hardcover. A 1965 reprint edition of the 1908 issuance. An ex-library copy of the second published novel by Charlotte Brontë. "Shirley," which followed her "Jane Eyre," first appeared in 1849 under her Currer Bell pseudonym. The story is set in Yorkshire amidst labor unrest in the textile industry following the Napoleonic Wars. With an introduction by Margaret Lane. Entry 288 in Everyman's Library fiction series. --- In EL larger format binding style 4. Full green cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling and gilt interlocked "EL" in script at tail of spine. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- A Fair-only copy, with considerable evidence of former ownership by a lending library: rubberstampings (including de-accession stamps), tears, sticker, tape removal traces, and general wear including crayon marks to last few leaves, but remaining tightly-bound and fully readable.; Ex-Library; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); xiv, 511 pages. Fair with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 87272

Keywords: >>Classic Fiction, Literature >>Everyman's Library Editions

BRONTË, EMILY

Wuthering Heights (Popular Classics Library)

New York: Popular Publishing, 2001. Hardcover. ISBN: 159027010X. A modern reprint edition of Emily Brontë's cherished romance novel, first published under her pen name of Ellis Bell in 1847. --- In pictorial paper-covered boards with color painting by Valentin Ruths to cover. Volume has no dust jacket. --- Leaves have yellowed a little, otherwise a clean, unmarked, sound copy.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 201 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 82146

Keywords: 159027010x >>Classic Fiction, Literature

BRONTË, EMILY

Wuthering Heights (Modern Library #106. 2)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1962]. Hardcover. Emily Brontë's cherished romance novel in a Modern Library reprint edition. This is the story of the Earnshaws and the Lintons, two upper class English families and turmoil surrounding the Earnshaw's adopted son, Heathcliff. This work originally published under the author's Ellis Bell pseudonym, with an introduction by Royal A. Gettman, and a biographical notice & an editor's preface by Charlotte Brontë, writing under her Currer Bell pseudonym. Includes woodcut illustrations at chapter heads by Fritz Eichenberg. Volume wrapped in jacket with illustration by Paul Galdone. --- In Toledano spine 8 / green cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i, verso lists 408 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1962 (though 1950 date appears in book). ML #106.2. --- A very nice copy: clean, tightly-bound and unmarked but with prior owner's sticker affixed to front paste-down. Note: A loosened front hinge has been repaired on this item. Unclipped dust jacket ($1.95) with loss of outer skin to area of front cover center, very light chafing to edges (especially at spine ends) else about Very Good-; wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); xxxii, 400 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 88048

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BRONTË, EMILY

Wuthering Heights

Avon, Connecticut: The Heritage Press, 1974. Hardcover. ISBN: 0394607473. Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" has been described as the ultimate romance novel. This is the story of the Earnshaws and the Lintons, two upper class English families and turmoil surrounding the Earnshaw's adopted son, Heathcliff. This work originally published under the author's Ellis Bell pseudonym. It is offered here in a handsome illustrated Heritage Press reprint edition. With lithographs by Barnett Freedman and an introduction by John T. Winterich. Sandglass leaflet laid in (Avon, no. XI: 37R). --- In red and sepia-toned cloth-covered boards with Freedman images to both covers, vertical gilt rules & spine titling. Volume housed in black paper-covered slipcase. --- An about Near Fine copy in a bright, tightly-bound binding but with prior owner's signature to front free endpaper. Slipcase also in excellent shape but with slight scuffing & scratching. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.); Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xxx, [5], 4-331 pages. Near Fine .

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Book number: 88389

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BROOKNER, ANITA

Family and Friends

New York: Pantheon Books / Random House, 1985. First US Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0394546164. Stated First American Edition. Anita Brookner's novel is the story of a beautiful widow and her wealthy family. Due to the perils ofWorld War II, they have been forced from Europe to England. --- In rose paper-covered boards backed in off-white cloth, with cover decoration and spine titling, both in rose foil. Volume wrapped in jacket with Judy Pedersen illustration to front panel. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy though prior owner's circular embossed stamp to half title and sticker removal evidence to front free endpaper. Unclipped jacket ($13.95) with small tears & curling to edges, otherwise bright, intact and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; 187, (2) pages. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 87513

Keywords: 0394546164 >>Fiction

BROOKNER, ANITA

The Rules of Engagement: A Novel

New York: Random House, 2003. First US Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1400061652. Stated First US Edition. Anita Brookner's 22nd novel is the story of two long-time women friends whose life choices end up defining their futures. --- In brown paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket features Jerry Bauer photographic portrait of the author to back flap. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy lacking apparent damages. Unclipped jacket also in great shape but with back panel retailer's sticker; wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; (6), 273 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 86083

Keywords: 1400061652 >>Fiction

BROOKS, VAN WYCK

The Flowering of New England 1815 - 1865 (the Franklin Library 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature Series)

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1979. Leather. Van Wyck Brooks has provided biographical and literary details on noted writers and others from New England and elsewhere in this highly-regarded work, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History (1937) and the second National Book Award for Nonfiction (1936). It is presented in a deluxe leatherbound Franklin Library reprint edition of with illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. An entry in the publisher's 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series, issued in conjunction with the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. Publisher's "Notes from the Editors" booklet is included. --- Bound in full red bonded leather covers with four raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Interior leaves printed on high-quality papers. Burgundy silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- An excellent, gift-worthy copy though with conspicuous indentation to front cover, otherwise lacking apparent damages. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.) ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xviii, 474 pages. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 88193

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BROOKS-DAVIES, DOUGLAS (EDITOR)

Four Metaphysical Poets: Donne, Marvell, Herbert and Vaughan

London: Everyman / J. M. Dent, 1997. Softcover. ISBN: 0460878573. A softcover collection presenting principal poems by four English metaphysical poets: John Donne, George Herbert, Andrew Marvell and Henry Vaughan. Includes a chronology of the poets' times, and an introduction by editor Douglas Brooks-Davies. An entry in Everyman's Poetry series. --- In stiff wraps with color painted image of fish to both covers. --- A sound, tightly-bound copy but with some interior inkings by previous owner. Photocopy of Donne's Elegy XIX laid in.; Small Octavo - 7-1/2 to 8 in. tall; xxiv, 103 pages. Good+ .

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Book number: 86658

Keywords: 0460878573 >>Poetry

BROOKS, JONATHAN

Jimmy Makes the Varsity

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [c.1940s]. Hardcover. A reprint edition of a story written for a younger reader. With b&w frontis illustration by George Avison. --- In tan linen-finish cloth-covered boards with football illustration and titling on cover and titling on spine in black. Endpapers illustrated in green, jacket with color Avison illustration. 1928 date appears in book, but likely published c.1940s. --- Interior leaves very tanned but textblock is tightly-bound. With gift inscription on verso of frontis page. Dust jacket with some chipping and tears along edges & sunned spine; wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Small Octavo - 7-1/2 to 8 in. tall ; 283, (3, ads) pages. Good in Fair dust jacket .

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Book number: 75086

Keywords: >>Fiction >>Juvenile and Children's

BROOKS, AMANDA

I Love Your Style: How to Define and Refine Your Personal Style

New York: itbooks / HarperCollins Publishers (Harper Collins), 2009. Softcover. ISBN: 0061833126. This softcover work provides ideas for developing one's individualized fashion style, especially for women. With dozens of black & white and color photos, many displaying celebrities and their own personal fashion tendencies. Includes a foreword by Diane von Furstenberg. --- In simple cream wraps with author photographic portrait to back cover. --- A clean, bright, newish copy.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; 288 pages. Near Fine .

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Book number: 84538

Keywords: 0061833126 >>American Society, Life in the Us

BROOKS, GERALDINE

The Secret Chord

New York: Viking, 2015. Hardcover. ISBN: 0670025771. A first printing (of the US edition) of a novel by Geraldine Brooks, in which King David plays a major part. With maps of Egypt and the Holy Land to endpapers. --- In brown paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Dust jacket with harp image to front panel. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy with minor darkish soiling to front cover, otherwise lacking apparent damages. Unclipped jacket in excellent shape, but with retailer's back panel sticker.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xiv, 302 pages. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 84194

Keywords: 0670025771 >>Fiction >>Religion and Spirituality

BROWN, ROBERT (EDITOR)

Between Hume and MILL: An Anthology of British Philosophy, 1749-1843; Selected Readings from Hartley to Ferrier (Modern Library Giant #99. 1)

New York: The Modern Library / Random House, 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. A Modern Library first edition of a selection of writings of notable English and Scottish philosophers after the time of David Hume (1711-1776) and before John Stuart Mill (1806-1873). Includes lengthy, self-contained passages by David Hartley, Abraham Tucker, Thomas Reid, Joseph Priestley, Richard Price, Dugald Stewart, Thomas Brown, James Mill and James Frederick Ferrier. Edited, and with an introduction, by Robert Brown. This work was only published in the Modern Library series for one year (1970); thus copies are rather scarce. --- In Toledano spine G7 / dark blue cloth / silver & purple titling & decorations / plain GA style endpapers / jacket style Gi, verso is blank. ML #G99.1. --- A clean, bright, tightly-bound copy but with underlinings on page 3, prior owner's signature to front paste-down, creases to edges of a few leaves and mild foxing to textblock edges. Unclipped dust jacket with a little chafing along edges, else bright, intact and protected in removable mylar wrapper.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xv, 495 pages. Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 84308

Keywords: >>Modern Library Editions >>Philosophy/Psychology/Thought

BROWN, LESLIE

Birds of Prey Their Biology and Ecology

London: Hamlyn, 1976. Hardcover. ISBN: 0600313069. First Edition. In full green paper-covered boards w/titling in silver on spine. Interior features 48 color and 50 black & white photos with b&w drawings. With inked gift inscription on front free endpaper and ownership info on verso; otherwise a clean, firm copy. Jacket with chafing at extremities, clipped flap price. --- A scientifically-oriented examination of raptors in all their varieties, from kites to eagles. Focus here in on birds of the eastern hemisphere. ; 8vo 8" - 10" tall; 256 pages. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 74551

Keywords: 0600313069 >>Birds >>Natural History

BROWN, ABBIE FARWELL (AUTHOR); WHEELER, JOE (INTRODUCTION AND AFTERWORD)

The Christmas Angel (Focus on the Family Great Stories Series)

Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1999. Trade Paper. ISBN: 1561797626. Signed by Joe Wheeler on title page. A clean, bright copy. With numerous b&w engravings. Dr. Wheeler's lengthy introduction provides information about Abbie Farwell Brown, as well as insights for the parent about the use of this story in a family environment. Part of the Focus on the Family Great Stories series. A life-long educator and author, Dr. Wheeler is one of America's premier compilers of family-oriented stories. ; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); liii, 62, (6) pages; Signed by Editor. As New with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 87722

Keywords: 1561797626 >>Juvenile and Children's >>Illustrated Classics