New York: Norton, 2004. Author's first novel, nominated for an Orange Prize. Fine in a Fine, unclipped DJ. Plastic protective cover.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Philadelphia: John E. Potter and Company, 1874. "Comprising the Author's Introduction to the Leading Men at Washington, with the Origin and Organization of the Detective Police, and a Graphic History of his Rich Experiences, North and South, His Perilous Adventures, Hairbreadth Escapes and Valuable Services, Etc., Etc." Indeed. Baker (1826-1868) packed a lot into a short life. America's foremost espionage agent, he had a distressing habit of also spying on his bosses, and went in and out ... more information

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New York: Random House, 1991. Baker's meditation on his relationship, real or imagined, with John Updike. SIGNED by Baker on FFEP. Unclipped DJ has s tiny smudge on the "U" - else Fine. In plastic protector.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: Grove Weidenfeld, 1990. Bakers second book, neatly SIGNED on Title Page. Appears to be just a tiny bit of sunfade at the edges of the blue boards. Unclipped DJ; in plastic protector.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: Dial Press, 1963. A seminal work of the 1960s. Near Fine copy is slightly bumped and there is a stain on p.19. Unclipped DJ has light wear at the edges. In an archival plastic protector.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: One World/Balantine, 2004. A story of great literary friendship and collaboration that resulted in Baldwin's iconic "Notes of a Native Son." First Edition (Stated). A Fine copy (As New condition) in like DJ. In an archival plastic protector.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: Picador, 1995. Ballard has emerged from science fiction to become a major force in the XXth Century avant-garde. Fine copy of the First American Edition (stated) in a Fine, unclipped DJ. In an archival plastic protector.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: Farrar, Strauss & Giroux, 1989. A dark novella of suspense, typically disturbing, by one of the major writers of the late 20th Century.This is a Near Fine copy of the First American Edition (stated). Gray paper boards, blindstamped, with a black cloth spine, red lettering. 104 pages; clean and fresh text; just a hint of bump to one corner, else Fine. The dustjacket is unclipped; slight wrinkle on front flap, and some of the lamination appears to be weak. In a plastic protector.. First American... more information

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New York: Carroll & Graf, 1988. One hesitates to pigeonhole the late great English writer within the confines of "science fiction," but there he is. This is also a "wicked satire" on America. This is a Fine copy of the First American Edition. Gray paper boards with a blue cloth spine and silver lettering. The dustjacket is Very Good Plus, with a crease and small closed tear on the bottom of the front panel. In a plastic protector.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near F... more information

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London: HarperFlamingo, 1994. An environmental satire by the highly original English author, now sadly deceased. This is a Fine copy of the First English Edition. Gray cloth binding; gilt lettering on the spine. With a Fine, unclipped dustwrapper; in a plastic protector.. First UK Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Washington, D.C.: Counterpoint, 1998. Ostensibly a mystery, infused with the late avant-garde English author's dark and quirky attitude. This is a Fine copy of the First American Edition (stated First Printing). Black paper boards with black cloth spine and gilt lettering. The dustjacket is unclipped and also Fine. In a plastic protector.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: Picador USA, 1996. Essays and reviews by the influential avant-garde English writer. This is a Fine copy of the First American Edition (stated). Sky blue paper boards with a gray linen spine; gilt lettering. The dustjacket is unclipped, also Fine. In an archival plastic protector.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: Farrar, Strauss & Giroux, 1991. A story collection by the avant-garde English author. This is a Near Fine copy of the First American Edition (stated). Red clay-colored paper boards; tan linen spine with black lettering. There is evidence of a sticker removal on the FFEP, else Fine.The dustjacket is unclipped, also Fine. In a plastic protector.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York: Farrar, Strauss & Giroux, 1991. Sequel to Ballard's autobiographical "Empire of the Sun." This is a Fine copy of the First American Edition (stated) in an unclipped dustjacket (small wrinkle on rear panel, else Fine. In a plastic protector.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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San Francisco: RE/SEARCH Publications, 1990. Although not scarce, usually found in later printings, this is a Fine copy of the First Edition Thus of the Trade Edition (full number line), reprinted with Ballard's notations, including four new stories. "Revised, expanded, annotated, illustrated edition." Large softcover; in an archival plastic protector.. First Thus. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ... more information

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London: Hutchinson, 1988. Another disturbing novella from one of the most interesting and influential authors of the 20th Century. This is a Fine copy of the First Edition. Brown cloth binding with black spine and gilt lettering; reproduction of Ballard's signature on the front board. Absolutely clean and fresh text; 72 pages. Interesting illustrations by Janet Wooley. The dustwrapper is unclipped, also Fine. In an archival plastic protector.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Janet Wooley... more information

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New York: Farrar, Strauss & Giroux, 1966. Ballard, originally thought a science-fiction writer, is now regarded as a critically important figure in the late XXth Century avant-garde. A later printing of this famous novel. Slight lean, minor soiling. The evocative DJ has been clipped. In an archival plastic protector.. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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Toronto: Lester & Orpen Dennys, 1987. This is a Fine copy of the First Canadian Edition. Dustjacket is unclipped; in a plastic protector.. First Canadian Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ... more information

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New York, Montreal, & Boston: D. & J. Sadlier & Co., 1866. Michael Banim (1796-1874) and his brother John (1798-1842) together wrote a series of "national tales' under the pseudonym O'Hara. This particular title was written by Michael alone in 1828. This is a Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy of the First Edition Thus. No publication date, but presumed by WorldCat to be 1866-1869 (per Biblioteque National). Green cloth binding with fancy blindstamped design featuring an Irish harp. T... more information

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New York & Montreal: D. & J. Sadlier & Co., 1875. Michael Banim (1796-1874) with his brother John wrote a popular series of "national tales" under the pseudonym "O'Hara," This is a Very Good copy of a Later Printing of the First Edition.The binding matches that of the 1866 issue; Quercus presumes that Banim's death prompted reissue in 1875. Bright green decorative binding, blindstamped, with gilt lettering on the spine. Clean and bright text; 412 pages. A bit loose; t... more information

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