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Imprint: New York, Harcourt Brace & Company, 1999 First Printing of the First Edition (stated). A fascinating survey of the 'to the limit' sports endeavours which seemingly ordinary people pursue with a passion, from ultramarathoners to tree climbers, including a number of unusual sports and physicial hobbies. Hardcover with dust jacket, 203pp. A beautiful copy. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00004706.
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Imprint: New York, Walker and Company, 1962 A discussion of the historicity of the Jewish people, analysing their roots in the ancient Middle East, the construction of the Jewish societies of ancient Israel and Judea, their conflicts with the neighboring peoples, the development of monotheism and the trinity of God, Jews, and the land Israel, Torah and Talmud, the Disapora following their subjugation, their role in Europe and America, the re-establishment of Israel, much more. Translated from the French by Yvette Wiener; contains index. Hardcover, 160pp. A beautiful copy. Extremely rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 00004072.
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Imprint: New York, Dutton : Penguin Group, 1998 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A look at the personal lives and challenges of Asian-American women facing assimilation into American culture, often in mixed marriages or taking on ways and duties quite different to what was experienced in their Asian culture and family structure, dealing with both cultures' myths and stereotypes, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, 302pp., d.j. shows one small closed corner tear. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+ Stock number: 00015808. ISBN: 0525940758
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Imprint: New York, Oxford University Press, 2002 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A thoughtful, fun romp through physics and cosmological theory, ideas, and concepts, identifying and analysing their core values - and the likely future makeup of the science dialogues and directions of the twenty-first century. Hardcover with dust jacket, glossary, further reading list, indexed, 189pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00012038. ISBN: 0195143825
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Imprint: New York, Avenel Books, 1982 Five classic complete and unabridged classic Agatha Christie detective novels in one volume. Hardcover with dust jacket, 698pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 00010665. ISBN: 051737997X
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Imprint: New York, Scribner, 2001 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The memoirs of the former American Secretary of State under US President Bill Clinton, discussing his early life and his career as a lawyer, his entry into public service, the various officials and presidents he has served, his recruitment by President Clinton to his cabinet, his various foreign policy actions: leading negotiations to free hostages in Iran, brokering peace in the Middle East, involvement in despatching federal troops to press for civil rights, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, bibliography, indexed, 320pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Stock number: 00013376. ISBN: 0684830248
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Imprint: New York, Warner Books, 1999 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A thoughtful, celebratory discussion of families deepening their commitments and bonds to each other, the author using the family table as an exemplar of this harmony and where so many family activities and festivities occur. Hardcover with dust jacket, 193pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00007638. ISBN: 044652428X
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Imprint: New York, Warner Books, 1999 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A thoughtful, celebratory discussion of families deepening their commitments and bonds to each other, the author using the family table as an exemplar of this harmony and where so many family activities and festivities occur. Hardcover with dust jacket, 193pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00012858. ISBN: 044652428X
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Imprint: New York, Warner Books, 1999 FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A thoughtful, celebratory discussion of families deepening their commitments and bonds to each other, the author using the family table as an exemplar of this harmony and where so many family activities and festivities occur. Hardcover with dust jacket, 193pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00012890. ISBN: 044652428X
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Imprint: NY, Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1976 A story teller with pictures - that was Norman Rockwell. As the Saturday Evening Post's front page illustrator, he painted America. From President to partygoers, his illustrations covered all aspects of American life - Young Love, Growing up in America, to Americans whether real or fictional, Rockwell painted life. Additional postage will be required due to the size of the book. There is a 1 inch tear [approximately] on the front paste down to reveal the mull. The top of spine shows minor loosening. Images will be made available upon request. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fair-. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair- Stock number: 00016744. ISBN: 9780810904545
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Imprint: Garden City, Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1980 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A history of Alaska and the Yukon in the form of a travelogue, the author relating the legends, lore, and factual events and personalities of the region and its development and arduous, tough conditions of life and existence. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, 197pp., d.j. shows light edgewear. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+ Stock number: 00014979. ISBN: 0385152248
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Imprint: Boston, MA, U.S.A., Houghton Mifflin Company, 1948 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Churchill's six-volume history of World War II--remarkable both for its sweep & for its sense of personal involvement, universally acknowledged as a magnificent historical reconstruction & an enduring work of literature, won the Nobel Prize in 1953. Set includes: The Gathering Storm (1948) Their Finest Hour (1949) The Grand Alliance (1950) The Hinge of Fate (1950) Closing the Ring (1951) Triumph and Tragedy (1953) (BCE) Images available upon request. Additional shipping charges apply. Volume 1-The Gathering Storm-1948-Book in Very Fine condition-clean light red cloths on boards w/gilt titles over black label. Binding tight, pages clean. light age toning may be noted on some pages, DJ is in fine condition-1/4 inch V-shaped tear at top of spine; microtear at top of front fold; slight edge wear; light age toning at creases; 784 pages. Volume 2- Their Finest Hour-Book (1949) in Fine condition- light red cloths on boards w/gilt titles over black label. Contains maps & diagrams. Slight edge wear on top & bottom of spine corners of boards. The front board shows light soiling. Pages 497-532 show edge wear where bottom of pages is pushed up-does not interfere with verbiage-appears book was stored where the shelf edge pushed on this section of pagination; previous owner's signature on front flyleaf; dog-ear on pages 85-86,95-96,103-104,117-118,151-152,189-190, 197-198, 315,316,437-438, Spine shows a dried glue(?) line -possibly from binding-line is 1/8 inch in width & 1 inch in length. light age toning may be noted on some pages Spine slightly cocked. 751 pages. DJ in VG condition; front cover & spine have rubbing w/edge wear & micro tears at top & bottom, light age toning at creases. Volume 3-The Grand Alliance-1950: Book in Fine condition clean light red cloths on boards w/gilt titles over black label contains maps & diagrams-pages 91-92, 113-114, 119-120, 141-142, 173-176, 231-232, show dog-ear; - Binding tight, pages clean. light age toning may be noted on some pages, Spine is cocked, Slight edge wear on top & bottom of spine & corners of boards. 903 pages. DJ is in VG condition; evidence of rubbing on front & spine. 2 notches & 2 closed tears at top of DJ also edge wear & micro tears. DJ shows age toning on edges & at creases. Volume 4-The Hinge of Fate-1950: Book in Very Fine condition clean light red cloths on boards w/gilt titles over black label contains maps & diagrams. Binding tight, pages clean. light age toning may be noted on some pages, appears unread. Slight edge wear on top & bottom of spine & corners of boards. 1000 pages. The DJ in good condition; evidence of rubbing on front & spine. 2 closed tears at top of DJ along w/edge wear & micro tears. Bottom of DJ shows ½ inch closed tear at crease & micro tears DJ shows age toning on edges & creases. Volume 5-Closing the Ring-1951: Book in Very Fine condition clean light red cloths on boards w/ gilt titles over black label contains maps & diagrams. Binding tight, pages clean. Light age toning may be noted on some pages, appears unread. Slight edge wear on top & bottom of spine & corners of boards. 749 pages. The DJ in fine condition, evidence of slight rubbing on front & spine. Slight edge wear and micro tears. Bottom of DJ shows ½ inch closed tear at crease and micro tears DJ shows light age toning on edges and at creases. Volume 6-Triumph and Tragedy-1953: Book in Very Fine condition clean light red cloths on boards w/gilt titles over a black label contains maps & diagrams. Binding tight, pages clean. light age toning may be noted on some pages, appears unread. Slight edge wear on top & bottom of spine & corners of boards. 800 pages. The DJ in fine condition, evidence of slight rubbing on front & spine. Slight edge wear & micro tears. Bottom of DJ shows ½ inch closed tear at crease and micro tears DJ shows light age toning on edges & creases.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Good Stock number: 017009.
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Imprint: New York, Public Affairs, 2001 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). Biography of the famous Chicago journalist, discussing his life and familly background, his marriage and family, his military career, and of course his long period as a print journalist - the stories and events he investigated and wrote about, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, indexed, 451pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00011724. ISBN: 1891620517
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Imprint: Wixom, American Master Products, Inc., 2001 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An excellent culinary resource filled with information on the nutritional and health-giving qualities of each food type and ingredient, the individual illnesses and health problems for which each are best suited, how to preare the foods, much more. Large-format hardcover, illustrations, indexed, 510pp. A very nice copy. Rare. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 00010430. ISBN: 0922433410
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Imprint: New York, W. W. Norton & Company, 1993 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An examination of the plight of America's cities and suburbs and their historical genesis, offering solutions and pathways to improvement - involving much discussion on population growth, economic change, the role of government both city, state, and national, citizens and their own duties, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, charts, bibliography, notes, indexed, 367pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00011887. ISBN: 0393035719
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Imprint: New York, Harper Collins Publishers, 1995 An interesting, informative guide to the wide range of uses for baking soda - sodium bicarbonate - including discussion of its use for personal health and hygiene, food and cooking, home usage, gardening, pets care, much more. Softcover, contains recipes, bibliography, indexed, 157pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012527. ISBN: 0060950978
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Imprint: New York, Scribner Poetry, 2002 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A commemoration of America's struggle, suffering, achievements, daily life, etc., as reflected in a nice collection of poems by a wide variety of poets with an equally wide variety of perspectives, both classic and modern. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed by poets and first lines, 231pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00007859. ISBN: 0743244869
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Imprint: Emmaus, Rodale Press Inc., 1998 Leading doctors reveal various anti-aging secrets to help the reader 'stay young forver', improving one both physically and mentally, preventing or alleviating disease, much more; contains illustrations, index. Hardcover, 548pp., book shows water damage and staining to tops and upper portions of pagination, text remaining clear, binding firm. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 00003427.
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Imprint: Colorado Springs, Focus on the Family Publishing, 1991 A lighthearted, humorous looks a life and living from a Christian perspective, taking everyday events and finding ways to find spiritual enjoyment or purpose in them. Softcover, 152pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012507. ISBN: 1561790516
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Imprint: Colorado Springs, WaterBrook Press, 2000 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A usage of the medium of short stories to convey God's grace to the individual, via fourteen touching and tender tales exploring the mystery and faithfulness of God's goodness and love, as experienced and demonstrated by the individual recipient. Hardcover with dust jacket, 194pp. A beautiful copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00008469. ISBN: 1578563690
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Imprint: New York, Berkley Books, 1995 Another great Clancy thriller, exploring the financial, political, military, and personal machinations driving America into a new global war. Softcover, 990pp., book shows general wear. Reading copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00011389. ISBN: 0425147584
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Imprint: New York, Berkley Books, 1986 Clancy's classic and hugely popular novel of 'Cold War' submarine jousting under the oceans by the Soviet and American navies, based on the author's own first-rate research, and later made into a major motion picture. Wraps, 469pp., light general wear. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Wraps Stock number: 00008901. ISBN: 0425083837
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Imprint: New York, Berkley Books, 1988 Clancy's classic novel of modern warfare and technology, the superpowers battling for supremacy with their latest weapons, tactics, and strategies. Softcover, 725pp., book shows moderate general wear. A good reading copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00011114. ISBN: 042510107X
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Imprint: New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1997 Biography of Bruce Chatwin - the writer, speaker, fine art expert, aesthete, and bisexual, known for his nomadism as well as his ability to dazzle audiences with his knowledge and expertise, by an admirer. Hardcover with dust jacket, 240pp., book shows a tiny remainders dot. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00003284.
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Imprint: Claremont College, 1969 A nostalgia item for students and faculty at the various Claremont colleges in 1969-1970, listing all the students and factulty, all departments, services, contact information, etc. Wraps, with map and map index, 131pp. An extremely rare collectible. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Wraps Stock number: 00008868.
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Imprint: New York, Simon & Schuster, 1992 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Suspense murder mystery novel of a college senior accused of murdering her English professor, all the evidence pointing to it, but she has no memory of the crime. Hardcover with dust jacket, 302pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00010349. ISBN: 0671673653
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Imprint: New York, Pantheon Books, 1970 The fourth novel by the National Book Award winning author and wife of Robert Penn Warren and former OSS agent during World War 2, of the life and mores of 1950s Connecticut. Hardcover, 367pp., boards show light staining, good reading copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 00002920.
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Imprint: New York, Association Press, 1954 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fine collection of Christian spiritual writings drawn from hundreds of philosophers, scientists, writers, poets, and religious leaders and teachers, testifying their strong faith in immortality and the eternal promise of Christ. Hardcover with dust jacket, indexed, 232pp., d.j. shows one very tiny closed edgetear. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good+ Stock number: 00015788.
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Imprint: New York, Simon & Schuster, 2002 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. The memoirs of the popular author, describing her growing up in the Bronx, New York, her experiences during the Great Depression, her family's struggle in poverty, her brief career as a flight attendant for Pan Am, her marriage, her own children, much more, as well as has much information on her early books and writing habits. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, 207pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00012296. ISBN: 0743206053
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Imprint: New York, Simon & Schuster, 1993 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An exciting novel of murder and duplicity, hidden lives, and medical secrets, involving a woman reporter covering an emergency room story that leads to the unfolding of a chain of discoveries. Hardcover with dust jacket, 317pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00010650. ISBN: 0671673661
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Imprint: New York, Oxford University Press, Inc., 1999 A fascinating discussion on the nature of aging and death, the author presenting much modern research from the fields of cell biology, molecular genetics, and other disciplines, to answer many questions about these issues and the destriny and possibilities of each indvidiual. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, charts, tables, bibliography, indexed, 234pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00008296. ISBN: 0195125932
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Imprint: New York, Oxford University Press, Inc., 1999 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fascinating discussion on the nature of aging and death, the author presenting much modern research from the fields of cell biology, molecular genetics, and other disciplines, to answer many questions about these issues and the destriny and possibilities of each indvidiual. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, charts, tables, bibliography, indexed, 234pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00011713. ISBN: 0195125932
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Imprint: Salt Lake City, Deseret Book Company, 1966 A presentation of various authors' writings on love, marriage, and family, which the editors consider to best exemplify the finest contributions thereon - some in the form of literature, prose or poetry, others in the form of essays or brief passages from longer works; contains indexes. Hardcover, 368pp., boards show several small 'scuff' marks, o/w would be fine. Very rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Stock number: 00004436.
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Imprint: Deerfield Beach, Health Communications, Inc., 1997 A great collection of stories and anecdotes for the individual needing inspiration, courage, hope, love, and faith, all memorable and heartwarming and fillwed with paw prints throughout. Softcover, 336pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00014167. ISBN: 1558744525
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Imprint: Carpintiria, Wilshire Publications, 1989 A fine set of creative ideas and practices relating to bridal and baby showers - themes, menus, atmosphere creation and party games, decorations, table settings, organization, much more, explained in detail with many do's and don't's. Softcover, indexed, 168pp., blank ffep excised, book shows light general wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00012677. ISBN: 0934081034
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Imprint: New York, Dell Publishing : Bantam, 1988 Novel of a beautiful woman in love with a US congressman, coming to Washington to produce a hihg-powered tv series - and covering a woman who is running for vice-president. Softcover, 356pp., covers show mild general wear. A very good reading copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00011076. ISBN: 0440183057
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Imprint: Alexandria, Time-Life Books, 1987 Another great volume in the acclaimed Time-Life 'Civil War' series, this volume studying the horrific bloody battle of Gettysburg, fought inside the northern state of Pennsylvania in 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee hoping to lure out the Union army for a final major battle to win the war for the Confederacy. Has much information on the various strong personalities on both sides, and their personal impact on the course of the struggle. Beautifully illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in soft vellum covers. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, maps, bibliography, indexed, 176pp., boards show a few light scrape marks along rear spine edge, one small 'bump' to corner. A very nice copy overall. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover Stock number: 00006138. ISBN: 0809447568
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Imprint: Alexandria, Time-Life Books, 1985 Another great volume in the acclaimed Time-Life 'Civil War' series, this volume studying the horrific bloody battle of Gettysburg, fought inside the northern state of Pennsylvania in 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee hoping to lure out the Union army for a final major battle to win the war for the Confederacy. Has much information on the various strong personalities on both sides, and their personal impact on the course of the struggle. Beautifully illustrated throughout and handsomely bound in soft vellum covers. Hardcover, contains countless illustrations, maps, bibliography, indexed, 176pp. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover Stock number: 00016013. ISBN: 0809447568
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Imprint: Venice, California, Dansco, 1964 A useful numismatic reference guide to the collectible coins of British Oceania, closely surveying the coin issues of Australia, Fiji, New Guinea and New Zealand; contains tables, illustrations, index. Hardcover, 77pp. A nice copy. Extremely rare. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover Stock number: 00008242.
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Imprint: New York, Del Rey Books / Ballantine, 1984 A collection of the popular sci-fi writer's speeches, essays, articles and science writings, presenting his views on a variety of serious futurist subjects, including his views on future war, prospects of global peace, the frontiers of space, global communications, etc. Hardcover with dust jacket, 259pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00002773.
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Imprint: New York, Ballantine Books, 1982 Another great sci-fi novel from the inventor of the communications satellite, a follow-up work to the earlier classic '2001 A Space Odyssey', in this an international team of astronauts head into space to investigate what happened to the earlier expedition - they too encountering some very strange and terrifying anomalies. Edition and printing not given. Hardcover with dust jacket, 291pp., book shows two small 'not for resale' stamps, d.j. shows light general wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Very Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 00004711.
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Imprint: New York, Ballantine Books, 1982 Another great sci-fi novel from the inventor of the communications satellite, a follow-up work to the earlier classic '2001 A Space Odyssey', in this an international team of astronauts head into space to investigate what happened to the earlier expedition - they too encountering some very strange and terrifying anomalies. Softcover, 291pp. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00011500. ISBN: 0345303059
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Imprint: New York, Del Rey / Ballantine Books, 1987 Sci-fi novel of two space expeditions becoming inextricably tangled by human error and the laws of physics, a new 'HAL' supercomputer, an alien race encounterd, and humanity's role in the evolution of Galactic life. Hardcover with dust jacket, 206pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00006833.
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Imprint: New York, Del Rey / Ballantine Books, 1987 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). Anoother great follow-on sci-fi novel by Clarke in the 'Space Odyssey' series, this volume of two space expeditions becoming inextricably tangled by human error and the laws of physics, a new 'HAL' supercomputer, an alien race encounterd, and humanity's role in the evolution of Galactic life. Hardcover with dust jacket, 206pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Stock number: 00007730. ISBN: 0345351738
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Imprint: New York, Ace Books, 1991 Sci-fi novel of billions of years into the future where a young man rebels against the machine-fed ease of his existence, discovers the long-hidden truth of human history, and forces his people to begin to change their destiny. Softcover, 339pp., book shows moderate general wear. A good reading copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Good-. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00011311. ISBN: 0441056121
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Imprint: New York, Warner Books, 1988 Sci-fi novel by the master of the genre, of strange sea animal happenings off Key West, Florida, somehow related to a Navy missile misfire. Hardcover with dust jacket, 293pp., d.j. shows very light shelfwear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00003075.
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Imprint: New York, Ballantine Books, 1960 FIRST PRINTING of the First Paperback Edition. A biography of Nazi SS officer Adolf Eichmann, fluent in Yiddish and a sometimes visitor to Palestine, much involved in the internments of Jews during the Second World War in Europe, escaping to South America in the postwar period but ultimately abducted from Argentina and taken to Israel for imprisonment and trial. Draws heavily from accounts by Eichmann intimates. Softcover, contains illustrations, 153pp. A nice copy of this paperback original. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Book. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 00015221.
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Imprint: New York, Bantam Books, 1990 FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. Sci-fi novel of the near future approaching 2012, with an attempt to raise the sunken Titanic from the ocean beds, amidst new high technology, more extreme future weather patterns, and dark and threatening happenings within the earth. Hardcover with dust jacket, 274pp., rear panel shows several light scratch marks. A nice copy overall, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00006819. ISBN: 0553072226
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Imprint: New York, Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch, 1976 Sci-fi novel of a diplomatic reception held on earth in the year 2276, and a citizen of one of Saturn's moons struggling to adept to earth's harsh gravity - and other problems. Hardcover with dust jacket, 275pp., book shows a tiny pen marking inside front board. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Stock number: 00002166.
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Imprint: New York, Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch, 1976 Sci-fi novel of a diplomatic reception held on earth in the year 2276, and a citizen of one of Saturn's moons struggling to adept to earth's harsh gravity - and other problems. Hardcover with dust jacket, 275pp., d.j. shows a one-inch horizontal chip to rear panel edge. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Stock number: 00007124.
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