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Books: Signed by Author


What's New in the Collector's Showcase of Books: Signed by Author?
The Most Recent Additions to This Category are First!
FIRST OF ITS KIND! BRAND NEW book, entitled Antique Porcelain Boxes by Jim and Susan Harran. Boxes have existed from the time the first person decided to protect his precious belongings and have been made in many different materials. Some of the most desirable were boxes made of porcelain, and artists made them in all shapes and sizes and painted them with great care. This book features hundreds of these beautiful porcelain boxes which are showcased in over 600 color photographs. Historical information on early snuff, beauty, needlework, medicine, and writing boxes is discussed. The technique of making boxes is explained, and photographs illustrate a number of decorative techniques. Organized by country or geographic area, the book covers French boxes, which are probably some of the worlds finest. Also included are boxes made in Germany, other European countries, England, and Asia. There is also a chapter on contemporary Limoges boxes. Useful information to help the collector and a marks section is included. It's all in Antique Porcelain Boxes. Retail price $29.95.  Signed by the author, Queen of the Dark Chamber by Christiana Tsai. A Chinese lady of wealth who became a Christian missionary in China until she moved to the US after WWII due to ill health. She lived in Paradise, PA until her death in 1984. Hardbound, no dust cover, some water staining, front cover has some spotting and a price sticker remnant. Moody Press 1962. Great for any Christian collector!  This is a pre-owned new never read condition hardback book with dust jacket 2003 First Edition signed by author Haywood Smith, titled The Red Hat Club and published by St. Martin's Press. It has 307 pages and is 6.25" X 9.75". Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  Get your autographed cup of Cup & Saucer Book IV Identification & Value now! Book IV is divided into several collectible categories: cabinet cups and saucers, American cups and saucers, European dinnerware services, English tablewares, miniatures, and more. The almost 1,400 all-new photographs feature all kinds of beautiful cups and saucers and their marks. There is a new section, the Collectors Corner, which offers insights and experiences from fellow collectors. A fascinating new chapter entitled Chinese Tea and Tea Serving Vessels, written by collectors from Toronto, Canada, Henry Yuen and his son Andy, includes rare teacups from as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD) and continues to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD). Useful information on packaging, internet buying, condition, and availability is also provided in the book. It is another must-have for collectors and dealers. If you liked our three other cup and saucer book, you are sure to find this one helpful. Retail Price $29.95.

Brand New Book - Antique Porcelain Boxes $19.95

  

Queen of the Dark Chamber by Christiana $14.95

  

The Red Hat Club FE HB Signed Haywood Sm $25.00

  

Collectible Cups & Saucers Book IV Over $19.95
Gift quality! Autographed by author "Andy Kilpatrick". Like new never read hard back book with dust jacket 1998 Edition Of Permanent Value The Story of Warren Buffett written by Andrew Kilpatrick and inside is autograph inscription "To Chet, Hope you enjoy. All the best, Andy Kilpatrick". There are many photos in this indepth story of Warren Buffett. Measures 6.25" X 9". Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  This is an excellent condition signed autographed 1930 second printing, hard back book with tight spine, no page damage. The dust jacket has tears and other wear damage. It is titled "The Message of Jesus" written by Harvie Branscomb and published by Cokesbury Press, Nashville, Tenn. There is an inscription on title page "To My Dear Cousin, Mary Alice Hunter from L. C. Branscomb, May 18, 1930". Inside is also a newspaper article clipped from the Dallas Morning News about Bennett Harvie Branscomb having published a book titled "Jesus and the Law of Moses". Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  This 1880 children's spelling school textbook is in good condition with no missing pages, damage or writing. The cover has seen better days with edges and corners scuffed but spine is tight. It measures 4 1/4" X 7", has 175 pages and is inscribed inside front cover "To J. S. Branscomb from his friend, Dr. C. W. Franklin, 1910". Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  This 1986 SIGNED and NUMBERED COLLECTOR PREMIER COMMERATIVE EDITION of The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership is signed by J. S. Thomson, Editor in Chief and Chairman, the Governing Board of Editors, and it is Numbered "41". The name "Marion Alsworth Hoy" in stamped in gold on the front and he is listed as one of the persons this book is dedicated to for his significant achievements. He was a lawyer from Biloxi, Ms. The book has 600 pages and measures 6.25" X 9.25" X 1.75". Excellent condition. One spot on front cover from sticker adhesive. Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!

Of Permanent Value Story of Warren Buffe $30.00

  

The Message of Jesus by Harvie Branscomb $25.00

  

1880 Elementary Spelling Textbook by Noa $16.00

  

1986 International Directory of Distingu $65.00
Gift quality, 2005 Autographed First Edition, never read new condition hardback with dust jacket, titled "Inside the Wire" by Erik Saar and Viveca Novak. "A military intelligence soldier's eyewitness account of life at Guantanamo." It has an Erratum for pages 191-192 "CACI has categorically denied any involvement in interrogation operations in Guantanamo". Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  This exquisite book Art of the Carousel was signed Best Wishes Charlotte Dinger. Charlotte had one of the most comprehensive and museum exhibited collections. The book has over 400 lavishly illustrated colored photographs, it is a complete guide for collectors, museums and galleries. It is in excellent condition as is the dust jacket, was purchased at Peddler's Village which one of Dingers carousels was on exhibit. This is a must have for the carousel lover.  Autographed copy of the book Decorative Plates by Jim and Susan Harran. This book features hundreds of beautiful plates, from the top-of-the-line portrait plates showing painters artistic skills to the more common subjects like landscapes, animals, birds, flowers, and fruit. Transfer print decorated items as well as fine quality hand-painted decorations are showcased in over 1,000 color photographs. Historical background on early ceramic art, the development of tableware, and plates for display are included, and the differences between chargers, service plates, game and fish sets, oyster plates, and commemorative plates are discussed. Organized by country or geographic area, the book covers both American and foreign items. Deldare art pottery, Pickard china, French, German, and Oriental plates, marks, and the popular hobby of American china painting - it's all in Decorative Plates. 2008 values. $29.95 retail price. Everyone has a few plates around the house. Learn what you have, and what its worth! If you found our Cup and Saucer books helpful, you will love our new book on plates! $25 + media mail shipping.  First Printing - Santa's Twin signed by Dean Koontz on inside cover and illustration by Phil Parks was published in 1996. This is an odd twist of the jolly ole Saint Nick and Christmas, a must read if you dare. The book is in excellent condition as is the dust jacket. Now is the time to purchase before the holidays.

Inside the Wire by Erik Saar Autographed $20.00

  

Hand Signed Art of the Carousel by Charl $120.00

  

Decorative Plates ID & Value Over 1, 000 $19.95

  

Hand Signed Santa's Twin by Dean Koontz $52.00
This autographed hardback book is in excellent condition with no dust jacket. The copywrite date is 1976 and this is the 4th Edition. Inside is an inscription which reads "To Ethel, A devoted fan. Enjoyed meeting Eleanor..She's lovely, Lawrence Welk". There are many black & white photos and a center pull-out in color which I show in a photo. There are five parts to the book: The Challenge; Behind the Scenes; Another Dream; The Plan; A Look Ahead. Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  Near new never read condition. This 1995 hard back book w/dust jacket is titled "The Real Stories Behind NYPD Blue". This is a unique collaboration between David Milch, the show's co-creator and Detective Bill Clark, a former New York City homicide detective and also the show's creative consultant. It has - 11 AUTOGRAPHS - which are: Dennis Franz, role of Det. Andy Sipowicz; Sharon Lawrence, role of Sylvia Costas; Andrea Thompson, role of Det. Jill Kirkendall; Gordon Clapp, role of Det. Greg Medavoy; Jimmy Smit, role of Det. Bobby Simone; Kim Delaney, role of Det. Diane Russell; James McDaniel, role of Lt. Arthur Fancy; Michael Sabatino, role of Officer Martelli PLUS the autograph's of David Milch, show's co-creator, and Detective Bill Clark, show's creative consultant. These inscriptions are made to "Sue" the mother of James, who is a cast member or co-worker but as yet unidentified by me. The book has 213 pages and is in like new condition except for top right corner of inside page cut off and front cover & dust jacket damaged in lower right edge, as shown in photo. See the photos of autographs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  Great gift idea! Very excellent never read condition 2000 signed First Edition hard back with dust jacket, titled Hidden Treasures written and autographed by Leigh Keno and Leslie Keno, twin ANTIQUE EXPERTS seen on TV's Antiques Roadshow. Published by Warner Books, Inc. and has 304 pages. Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  This is a pre-owned never read condition 1977 signed autographed First Edition copy of the hard back novel titled "Whiskey Man" by Howell Raines. It is inscribed "For Elizabeth Jebeles, A good newspaper friend, Howell Raines, 10/3/77". It's in excellent condition. The story takes place in Milo, Alabama in 1932, during Prohibition and the Depression. It has 247 pages. Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!

My America, Your America Signed by Lawre $15.00

  

Real Stories NYPD BLUE HB FE Milch / Clark $115.00

  

Hidden Treasures Leigh & Leslie Keno Sig $25.00

  

Whiskey Man by Howell Raines Signed Firs $21.00
Excellent condition 1971 signed First Edition hard back 6X9 Lawrence Welk autobiography titled "Wunnerful, Wunnerful" was written by Lawrence Welk with Bernice McGeehan and was published in 1971 by Prentice-Hall, Inc. It is in very excellent condition with dust jacket. It was signed by Lawrence Welk. It has 291 pages and the dust jacket is in very good condition. Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy Shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  This 1951 autographed signed First Edition, excellent condition hard back book was written by Gertrude Hecker Winders, Illustrated by Clotilde Embree Funk and published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. of Indianapolis & New York. It was inscribed autographed by the author "With cordial good wishes to my fellow writer, Ercelle Davis! Gertrude Hecker Winders, September, 1951" It has 187 pages with no folded edges, silverfish damage, or page edge damage. It has very slight wear and fading of cover. Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!  The author of this excellent condition 5 1/2" X 8 1/4" vintage 1951 hardback non-fiction book inscribed it "For Helen Adair from Charles L. Allen". Roads to Radiant Living was Mr. Allen's first book, written in 1951. Mr. Allen was born in Newborn, Ga. in 1913 and died in Houston, Tx. 8-30-2005. He was Pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Atlanta when he wrote this book. The book is in excellent never read condition tho the dust jacket has slight wear damage at book edges. Satisfaction guaranteed. Happy shopping at My Gigi's Treasures!   Autographed copy First edition by Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator. Garden City, NY, Doubleday & Company, 1960. Hardcover, dust jacket. Provenance: purchased 20 years ago Kutztown, Penn from a "then still active" 86 year old Boy Scout Leader named Duckmeister. This book was presented to him by Norman Rockwell with other scout leaders at a Boy Scout Jamboree in 1960. Norman Rockwell signed this copy, " sincerely Norman Rockwell" on the back of the first illustration. 7 3/4 " - 9 3/4 " tall. 436 pages, illustrations, photos. Very Good condition, it doesn’t appear the pages have been turne. The cover is black cloth, the author’s name and book title in gold print on mauve colored rectangle with a gold bar above and below. The same on the spine but there are 3 bars, 1 for title, then author, then Doubleday. The dust jacket has wear on the edges. paper loss, is soiled but basically intact, and it kept the book in wonderful condition over the years. This volume is the autobiography of Norman Rockwell, famous American painter, illustrator best-known for his images of American life, displayed for many years on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post. Description: Norman Rockwell (illustrator). First. First. Signed by Norman Rockwell." Octavo (8vo). 436 pp. with 16 pages of illustrations. Full black cloth binding with gilt lettering on front board and spine. ?? Minor rubbing on corners and head & tail of spine. Brown endpapers. Pages clean, tight and bright. Overall a fine copy. In pictorial dust jacket, good condition, very light wear to the extremities. Price unclipped. GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC Ships sor $15.00 Autographed first edition Norman Rockwell autographed book boy scouting first editiion autographed Norman Rockwell

Wunnerful, Wunnerful by Lawrence Welk Si $16.00

  

James Fenimore Cooper Gertrude H Winders $21.00

  

Roads to Radiant Living Inscribed by Aut $32.00

  

Norman Rockwell Adventures as an Illustr $119.99
<b>GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA! </b>Order your autographed copy of Meissen Porcelain Identification & Value Guide by Jim and Susan Harran. First of its kind with price values! All pieces shown are readily available in the marketplace. Over 625 color photographs, marks, information for the collector. Historical information, manufacturing process, decoration, shapes, flower painting, Blue Onion pattern, Oriental patterns, figures and copycats. Retail $29.95. Media Mail Shipping $3.00 U.S.  Love Finds A Home by Janette Oke. This is signed by the author. This is hard cover with 221 pages from 1989 in good condition. Fiction, author signed. L673x5.  Autographed copy <i>Collectible Cups & Saucers Book III,</i>written by Jim and Susan Harran, published by Collector Books. All-New, with no repeats from the first two books. Over 1,000 color photographs with VALUES. Expanded cabinet cup section and new categories, Japanese and art glass cups and saucers. Helpful marks section, appendix and useful tips for dealers and collectors. 384 pages. Retail price $24.95. Media mail shipping is $3.00.   

Meissen Porcelain Identification & Value $19.95

  

Love Finds A Home by Janette Oke $15.00

  

Collectible Cups & Saucers Book III Over $19.95

   


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