Horseman, Pass By by Larry McMurtry - 1961

First UK Edition; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. Typed Letter SIGNED by the author on his stationary laid in. This is the very scarce 1st UK edition; although not the true first (the US was published shortly beforehand), the UK is super rare to find in collectible condition, particularly in the ORIGINAL jacket with no restoration or repair; a truly unique item and a must for the 20th century mystery collector! This novel is on the Modern Library list of 100 greatest novels and is the basis for many film and screen adaptations. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, clean yellow boards with bold black lettering, and crisp, off-white to white pages; age spotting is present to the exterior text block and free papers and only light shelf wear to the board edges, else fine. Housed in a near fine dust jacket that is remarkably free of any rubbing or chipping but does show minor discoloration and soiling to the back panel, spine, and flap edges (please see scans for… Read More

First UK Edition (First Hardcover Edition); A Very Good or better book in a Near Fine dust jacket. A handsome copy of this Travis McGee novel; this edition precedes the US first hardcover edition by 5 years. This copy is in very good or better condition showing some minor spotting to the top exterior text block and some mild rubbing to the board edges; housed in a clean and bright near fine dust jacket that shows only some light rubbing with a couple of tiny chips at the spine ends. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

Stated First US Edition/First Printing in a first state red jacket; A Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this seminal work of 20th Century Literature, a landmark of political and dystopian fiction, and named one of the great novels of the century. This copy is in very good condition with a square, tight binding, bright spine lettering, and clean pages throughout; the book does show some mild rubbing to the board edges, light age-toning to the boards, and some light soiling to the exterior text block and free papers, else near fine or better. Housed in a sharp and bright very good dust jacket that shows some mild rubbing and creasing to the edges, moderate fading to the spine (common for the title), and some light foxing to the flap edges. Overall, a highly presentable and collectible copy of this important work of 20th Century Literature; Not remaindered, not price clipped ($3.00 intact), not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

Stated First Edition/First Printing with the "T03/76" code to the copyright page; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED boldly by the author to the title page without inscription. This is a review copy with the publisher's review slip laid in; also laid in is the promotional postcard for the event where the book was signed, along with a receipt for the book purchased for the event (the book was signed at a "Four Blind Mice" signing event). An outstanding copy of this author's first novel; the review copy uncommon, particularly scarce signed. This copy is in near fine condition with a square, tight binding, bright spine lettering, and clean, white pages throughout; the book does show a minor crimp to the spine foot, some faint soiling to the exterior text block and boards, and a very light sunning to the board edges, else fine. Housed in a clean and bright near fine dust jacket that shows only some very light rubbing to the edges and one tiny crease to a flap corner, else fine. Overall, a… Read More

Stated First Edition with the complete number line; Fine in a likewise fine dust jacket. Author's First Book. An outstanding copy of this novel, the basis for the classic Stanley Kubrick film "Full Metal Jacket". This copy is in pristine condition with only trivial rubbing along the front hinge and slight soiling to the back panel of the dust jacket. An outstanding copy; scarce in this condition. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($8.95 intact), not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First UK Edition (First Hardcover Edition); A Very Good or better book in a Near Fine dust jacket. A handsome copy of this Travis McGee novel; this edition precedes the US first hardcover edition by 5 years. This copy is in very good or better condition showing some minor spotting to the top exterior text block and some mild rubbing to the board edges; housed in a clean and bright near fine dust jacket that shows only some light rubbing with a couple of tiny chips at the spine ends. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First US Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; a Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket, that shows only some faint soiling to the panels, else F/F. An outstanding copy of this novel, becoming a classic of zombie fiction, and basis for the excellent movie starring Glenn Close. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

Stated first Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; a fine volume in an equally fine dust jacket, in as new and unread condition. A pristine copy of this Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only slight rubbing to the spine ends, else as new and unread. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An excellent copy of an important work of science fiction and a wonderful read! Old Man's War was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2006. Old Man's War was ranked #1 on a Tor.com reader poll as the best science fiction and fantasy novel of 2000–2010. In 2012 it was voted #1 on the Locus online reader poll for best science fiction novel of the 21st century. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

Stated First Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. A Review copy with review slip laid in, also including promotional material from Knopf. A pristine copy of this Travis McGee mystery, uncommon with the review slip. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.