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Satan Sanderson - Pastor in Trouble!
A best-selling title in 1907, SATAN SANDERSON is the melodramatic mystery story of a saintly Southern minister, Harry ‘Satan’ Sanderson, who assumes the identity of his college chum Hugh Stires, a disinherited, dissolute wastrel, and is brought to trial for a murder he did not commit.
The 400-page hardbound book was written by Hallie Erminie Rives and published in 1907 by the Bobbs-Merrill Co., Indianapolis. Color illustrations, including a great color frontispiece, are by A. B. Wenzell. The cover features an applied drawing, with title and author notations in gilt lettering.
The book is in Good condition, with minor edge/corner spine end wear to the covers. The cover art is missing one small area at bottom corner. A previous owner’s name is handwritten in the front; hinges are loose. The book is, however, complete and readable – and a fun read, even today! (6219/r34)
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Stephen Vincent Benet: Two Volumes
This is a marvelous slipcase-enclosed set of two volumes of the SELECTED WORKS OF STEPHEN VINCENT BENET, published in 1942 by Farrar & Rinehart Inc., New York.
Volume I, POETRY, features 487 pages that include John Brown’s Body; as well as poems from his volumes of poetry entitled Young Adventure; My Fair Lady; Ballads and Tales; Creatures of Earth; Nightmares and Visitants; and Listen to the People.
In the 483-page Volume II, PROSE, are included stories from Benet’s Stories of American History; Spanish Bayonet; Tales of Our Time; and Fantasies and Prophecies.
In introductory notes about the author, Basil Davenport comments: There is no one to touch Benet in the variety and skill of his treatment of American themes; yet even his Americanism is the outcome of something deeper… He loves New York as the communal achievement of the spirit of man; he loves America because there every man can most freely become what God meant him to be… And because he loves man he loves man’s life. If we are to be saved, it will be in great part by the writings that show us all what we have to live for, and the good life that we could make.
The set is in Very Good condition, with no apparent defects on the covers or inside pages of the hardbound books. The slipcase is Good, with wear to the edges/corners and some scuffs on the outside. A beautiful set for a gift – or your own book shelf! (6008/rN)
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Bulfinch Age of Fable, NICE COPY
Mythology is the handmaid of literature; and literature is one of the best allies of virtue and promoters of happiness. This book is not for the learned not, nor for the theologian, nor for the philosopher, but for the reader of English literature, of either sex, who wishes to comprehend the allusions so frequently made by public speakers, lecturers, essayists, and poets, and those which occur in polite conversation.
Those words are from the Preface of The Age of Fable, Or, Stories of Gods and Heroes, written by Thomas Bulfinch and published in this edition by Hurst & Co., New York. The book is not dated, but judging from the three-quarter leather and marble covers, decorated spine and gilt top edges, appears to be from the early 1900s.
All the familiar names are here: Prometheus and Pandora, June all and her rivals, Phaeton, Midas, Proserpine, Pygmalion, Venus, Adonis, the Halcyon birds, Cupid, Psyche, Narcissus, Hero and Leander, Minerva and more!
And their stories are written in any easily understood, yet fascinating way! There is a great drawing on the frontispiece, with other drawings in the text throughout the book.
The book is in very good condition with minor edge/corner/spine end wear. Leather on front edge of spine shows some roughness. Although a previous owner’s name is handwritten inside, we see no apparent defects on the inside pages. It’s a nice copy of a wonderful old book! (3959)
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Ishmael, In the Depths, Southworth
A sequel to her Deserted Wife story, ISHMAEL OR, IN THE DEPTHS was written by Mrs. E.D.E.N. Southworth and published by Hurst and Co., New York, as part of the company’s ‘Mrs. Southworth Series.’ It is undated, but probably from about 1910.
Following the author’s penchant for writing continuing dramas, the book ends with the explanation: The further career of Ishmael, together with the after fate of all the characters mentioned in this work, will be found in the sequel to and final conclusion of this volume, just published, under the name of ‘Self Raised.’
The book is in just about Good condition, with wear to the cover edges, corners and spine ends. Both hinges are broken, but all pages remain tightly bound. Page 31, however, evidently was at some time partly stuck to the following page at the spine and has a small tear in the margin area. This area is still readable, but fragile. All other pages are clean, crisp and completely readable. (4220)
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UNDER TWO FLAGS, Ouida
This is the Reader’s Library edition of Ouida’s UNDER TWO FLAGS. The small (4.25 by 6.5-inch) book was published in 1923 by J. H. Sears & Co., New York. It has red boards with gilt decorations on the front.
The 244-page book is in Good+ condition, with some scuffing on the front cover and a previous owner’s name handwritten on the front decorated endpaper. The pages inside are slightly tanned, but complete and easily readable. (5658/rS)
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1971 O.Henry Prize Winning Stories
Featuring the most distinguished short American fiction published in preceding months, PRIZE STORIES 1971, THE O. HENRY AWARDS includes 17 stories that made up the 51st annual collection. Their authors include established writers, like Joyce Carol Oates and Eldridge Cleaver (represented by a rare work of fiction) plus an encouraging number of talented newcomers.
First prize was awarded to Florence M. Hecht's ‘Twin Bed Bridge,’ a haunting, beautifully written tale of a young woman's journey into insanity. Guy A. Cardwell has received second prize for ‘Did You Once See Shelley?’, a skillful narrative about a retired chemical engineer who meets a friend from his youth -- with unexpected consequences. And Alice Adams won 1971's third prize for her ‘Gift of Grass,’ a closely observed story of a teen-age girl, her step-father, and the unlikely channel of communication they succeed in opening.
The 344-page hardbound book was edited by William Abrahams, and published in this 1971 stated First Edition by Doubleday and Co., Garden City NY. The book is in Very Good condition, although it is ex lib with the usual library markings. There are no apparent defects on either the book or its mylar-covered dust jacket.
The complete list of winning authors and stories included here are: Florence M. Hecht, TWIN BED BRIDGE; Guy A. Cardwell, Dm YOU ONCE SEE SHELLEY?; Alice Adams, Gin OF Grass; Reynolds Price, WAITING AT DACHAU; Julian Mazor, THE SKYLARK; Evelyn Harter, THE STONE LOVERS; Thomas Parker, TROOP WITHDRAWAL -- THE INITIAL STEP; Robert Inman, I’LL CALL YOU; Josephine Jacobsen, THE JUNGLE OF LORD LION; Joyce Carol Oates, THE CHILDREN;
Eldridge Cleaver, THE FLASHLIGHT; Eleanor Ross Taylor, JUJITSU; Philip L. Greene, THE DICHOTOMY; Stephen Minot, MARS REVISITED; Charles R. Larson, UP FROM SLAVERY; Leonard Michaels, ROBINSON CRUSOE LIEBOWITZ; Edward Hoagland, THE FINAL FATE OF THE ALLIGATORS. (5881/rM)
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HER MAN - Early HB Romance
HER MAN is another of a long list of early romance novels written by turn-of-the-century author, Beatrice Burton.
Believing that women and young girls would appreciate her books because they were written with an understanding of their plight in life, Burton’s characters were usually girls who were earning their own living and trying to find their way through the many temptations they faced each day. These romances caused a tremendous sensation when they first appeared as newspaper serials.
In this one, published in 1926 by Grosset and Dunlap, New York, we read the story of Sylvia Starr, a girl who gave everything and still could not hold the man she loved!
Condition of the 376-page hardbound book is Good. The bright orange cloth covers show a few minor scuffs and slight wear on the corners. The black title design is scratched. The spine is quite faded, with light wear on the ends. Inside pages are slightly yellowed, but still clean, tightly bound and easy to read. A previous owner’s name is handwritten on front endpaper, with residue from a removed price tag there, too. (2618)
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Revolutionary War, Wynne, Free Quaker
Here is the School Edition of HUGH WYNNE: FREE QUAKER: Sometime Brevet Lieutenant Colonel on the Staff of His Excellency General Washington, written by S. Weir Mitchell, MD, and published in 1922 by the Century Company, New York.
The historical novel is set in the Revolutionary War.
According to a Preface by Vincent Brecht, a reader who followed in detail the historic by-paths suggested by reading this book would 'awaken such an interest in our colonial times and manners as to make one a fairly good student of early American history.'
It provides a deeper realization of the significance of the events which helped to shape the early affairs of our country.
This hardbound copy is in Very Good condition with extensive notes and research materials provided. The author's portrait is on the frontispiece.
There is some wear on the cover edges/corners and spine ends. The inside pages are without apparent defects beyond a few dog ears on corners. It's a good one for anyone interested in American Colonial history! (t2374)
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Davis, Great American Novel, 1938
THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL -- is the saga of Homer Zigler, who wanted more than anything else in the world to do something wonderful with his life – to write the 'great American novel' and to marry the woman of his dreams. His sojourns take him to the American cities of Buffalo, Cleveland, Kansas City, San Francisco and Denver, where he is a ‘good’ newspaperman ... an marries another woman who is ‘right at hand.’
The story is one of a man and his inner life and outer life … his dreams and hopes framed by a mediocre existence.
The book was written by Clyde Brion Davis and published in 1938 by Farrar & Rinehart, New York. This 309-page hardbound copy appears to be a first edition.
Condition is Very Good, with very minor edge/corner/spine end wear to the covers and a few minor scuffs. The spine is sun-faded. Inside pages, however, are clean, crisp and without apparent defects. There is a previous owner’s name handwritten on the front endpaper, and a typewritten list of names and dates on the back endpaper. We don’t know the significance of that, but it can easily be removed. Here’s an interesting book – well worth reading! (3780)
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Ben Franklin Calls on the President
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT has the same humor, satire and wit of Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanac," and is presented in the same language of that writing. It also copies Franklin's pattern of presenting astute observations on current social and political affairs in this country. Yet, this was written by John De Meyer and published in 1939 by Ives Washburn, New York. ~~~ Arising from his grave on the 149th anniversary of his death (April 17, 1790), Franklin proceeds to Washington to visit President Roosevelt - "to inquire into the state of the nation" - and also, you will find, to voice his own most decided opinions on that subject. With the brilliant curiosity of mind that characterized his genius when living, Franklin seeks to investigate all the strange phenomena of this excitingly changed world that he encounters. Some of these investigations are hilarious - as you'll find out when you read this! ~~~ The 90-page hardbound book is in Very Good condition with residue from a previously-removed price label on the front endpaper. Otherwise, it's without defects. The dust jacket is present with some edge/corner wear, minor scuffs and a tear on top 1" of spine. Still, the book's the thing … don't miss this one!
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