London: John Macrone, 1837. 3/4 leather. Along with the "First Series" of "Sketches by Boz", this, the "Second Series" (here offered by itself), constitutes Dickens' first published book. The 1st issue of the 1837 1st edition, with the 20-page publisher's catalogue dated December 1836 at the rear. Tight and VG..... More
London: Chapman and Hall, 1842. 3/4 leather. The 1842 1st edition, 1st issue (verso of "Contents" leaf incorrectly numbered "XVI"), in 2 vols. Both volumes solid and VG in their custom 3/4 dark morocco over marbled boards (a handsome "Tout" binding). Tasteful bookplates at each first blank endpaper, light wear..... More
New York: B.W. Huebsch, 1918. Boards. The 1918 1st American edition and "the only American edition of Chamber Music that is authorized by Mr. Joyce". Solid and VG in its chocolate-brown boards., with bright gilt-titling to the front panel. Light splitting at the outer hinge along the front panel's spine..... More
New York: Farrar , Straus and Young, 1951. Boards. INSCRIBED BY SHIRLEY JACKSON (IN YEAR-OF-PUBLICATION) TO BARNARD PROFESSOR HELEN BAILEY on the front free endpaper. A solid, very presentable copy to boot of the 1951 1st edition of Jackson' first gothic tale and only second novel. Tight and VG+ to..... More
New York: The Vanguard Press, 1963. Boards. A perfectly presentable copy of the 1963 1st American edition (translated from its original French by Xan Fielding). Solid and VG (light staining along the pastedown and endpaper top-edges, mild staining at the top-edge) in a crisp, price-intact ($4.50), VG dustjacket, with light..... More
