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Wayne, Illinois, USA

booksnvintage specialises in Collectible Cookbooks, Historical Books, Illustrated Children's Books, Out Of Print Quilting Books, Rare Bookstore Books, Regional (Midwest), Self Published Books, Signed Copies

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booksnvintage is an on-line bookseller that specializes in more contemporary books that are hard to find, first editions, educational, or in some way special. A picture is worth a thousand words which is why the majority of my listings have at least one photo.
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Ralph Lauren Magazine Issue II, Issue III

by Ralph Lauren Corp

  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Edition
Issue 2 Fall 2011 and Issue 3 Fall 2012
Binding
Softcover magazines - two
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These two lifestyle magazines showcase the Ralph Lauren brands, lifestyle, culture and products. Not a catalog - no prices.
Issue I I has somewhat tight biding with an original mail back card bound in. There is a vertical crease by the spine as shown and some chipping around the edges and corners. This is the "Moving Magazine" with Ralph's car collection.
Issue II has some chipped along the edges and corners as shown. Chose Media Mail to get $4.99 shipping which will be upgraded to USPS ground advantage since magazines are intelligible to go by Media Mail.

The Joy Luck Club

by Amy Tan

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First British Edition, 1989
Binding
Octavo sized red boards with dust jacket.
ISBN
0434756067
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This is the first British edition published in 1989. There is a signed bookplate on the FFEP page for Castilleja School in Palo Alto, CA. Amy Tan was a speaker at this school on November 28, 1997 for Multicultural Week. Information on her speech and background can be found at paloatoonline.com.
This book is a hardcover with dust jacket. The name and phone number of the recipient is also on the FFEP. The paper is toned. The book has a spine roll. The bottom front corner is bumped as well as the bottom of the spine. The dust jacket has a tear at the backside top corner. Some wear as photographed along the bottom back edge and front corner. The end caps have wear with small tears in the bottom.
This book ships from the U.S.A.

The Well of Loneliness

by Radclyffe Hall

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First Thus (First printing by this publisher)
Binding
Trade size hardcover with rough dust jacket.
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This is one of the first American editions published in the same year as the British edition, which was the true first edition. This book is a First Thus - the first printing by this publisher in 1928. (There are no other printings listed under 1928, there are untrimmed leaves and the top edge was originally dyed red but has since faded).
The Dust Jacket is in POOR/FAIR condition with a big hole in the spine region, creases and tape. The front flap is detached and laid in. States no. 1049.
The grey colored hardcover is Good+/VG- with wear around the end caps and chipping along the bottom edge. Previous owner's child signed the FFEP in crayon otherwise no other writing. The paper is slightly toned.

Popery Exposed - 1875 Edition

by F. P. De La Gattina (Translated by Robert E. Peterson)

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First American Edition
Binding
Hardcover Boards with Gold Title on both sides.
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Book is in Fair condition. Much foxing. Spine needs to be replaced with the front board mostly detached and back one partially. Boards worn around edges. Book is complete with the exception of the FFEP. Previous owner information on title page. Name only on page 3. Pages are Not coming out.
This is the only known copy of this 1875 First American Edition book which is English and was translated from the French.

Illinois Blue Book 1971 - 1972 Inscribed by former Governor George Ryan

by John W. Lewis, Editor

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
1971 - 72 edition
Binding
Blue Hardcover
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Former Governor George Ryan was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1972 and served 5 terms.
This book is in Very Good condition with a slight spine tilt and the bottom page turning corner is dusty. The hardcover is in excellent condition.
Inscribed to a friend and loyal supporter J.B. illegible. (Not Pritzker). He wasn't a frequent singer.

Once Minutos - Eleven Minutes (Signed)

by Paulo Coelho

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
Edicion especial prohibida su venta
Binding
Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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Book is in Spanish/Espanol and has a NON-personalized greeting on the second FFEP. Rare signed copy . Edicion especial prohibida su venta. 2003 First Thus (First edition in Spanish)
Hardcover book in Near Fine condition, bumped along bottom edge. Dust Jacket is Very Good+ with some minor wear along the top edge along with movement marks. This is a slightly wider than normal octavo book at 6 1/2" x 8 7/8".
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Papa Hemingway A Personal Memoir (SIGNED)

by A. E. Hotchner

Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition, First Printing
Binding
Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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Laid in is the 1st Edition Circle bookmark from Kroch's & Brentanos, Chicago which states, "A FIRST EDITION AUTOGRAPHED BY THE AUTHOR ESPECIALLY FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE FIRST EDITION CIRCLE".
Book Near Fine, Dust Jacket VG- or Good + The dust jacket is worn at the top and bottom edges of the spine with small tears, also the top edges and the bottom back edge. $5.95 price on flap dated 4/66.
Signed by the author, A. E. Hotchner on FFEP. States First Printing on the copyright page. Slight sunfading to the top edge of this hardcover book and slight pulling on top edge of spine. Foredge with untrimmed leaves. NO personalization inside. Slight toning at edges of first green page. Slight soiling at bottom corner by foredge.
This author wrote the play, The White House, which starred Helen Hayes. He was a personal friend of Hemingway.

Werwolves

by Elliott O'Donnell

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First Thus - American Edition
Binding
Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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Dust Jacket is worn along the edges and spine with closed tears on edges and a piece missing from top of spine. Some of the illustration has worn off the cover and the backside is soiled and/or discolored. Foxing inside of dust jacket.
The hardcover book is a bright green. Wear at edges of spine and bottom corners. Crease along spine edge. Slightly musty smell with some foxing. One small damp stain at top of the introduction page. Spine is slightly bowed. Clean, no writing inside. Thick pages. Discoloration on FFEPs.
This book is a First Thus. The First Edition by this Publisher, which is an American Edition.

In Praise of Heroes (Inscribed)

by Alexander Karanikas

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First, not stated, no other editions found
Binding
Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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First Edition. Scarce book with Rare Dust Jacket. Inscribed on FFEP, "To Rosalie - With all my best wishes for a most happy future. Alexander Karanikas June 27, 1956". Copyright 1945 Alexander Karanikas. Price on flap $1.50
Hardcover in Nice condition but top and bottom edges of the spine are bumped. Bottom corners slightly rubbed. The pages have waves in it - no signs of water damage. Appears to have been bound that way. Paper is toned.
The elusive dust jacket is in Good condition. The spine is sun faded. Worn on the top edge with a small piece missing at the top of the spine. 1 1/4" tear along the bottom fore-edge. There is a small nick on the bottom front. Paper is toned. There is a circle spot from a sticker on the cover which has the top layer of the paper missing but not torn.

The Inevitability of Spiders and Flies (Inscribed with 4 Signed Prints Laid in)

by Sally and Jennifer Nixon

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition, so stated
Binding
Hardcover does not have a dust jacket (as issued?)
ISBN
0615829538
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This is the Author's First Book. Sally raised money to publish this children's book for her thesis. Her sister Jennifer is the writer and she is the illustrator. It is inscribed on the FFEP and includes four 5 7/8" x 4 1/4" prints from the book which are signed on the backside. This book was printed in a limited number and seems to be gone from existence. Sally is best known for her 365 days of illustrations of women doing every day things.

Lalla Rookh (1817 London)

by Thomas Moore

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
Fourth Edition
Binding
Decorative leather strip with cloth boards and leather corners
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Appears to be the original binding. The backstrip is very worn with pieces missing. The cloth is chipped and stained. The leather corners are worn. The date on the dedication page is May 19, 1817. The hinges are intact. There is a paper bookplate. Amor Vincit Omnia means Love Conquers All Things. Damp staining and very foxed. No bad smells. Just smells like an old book. States Fourth Edition 1817. This is the English edition printed by A. Strahan Printers - Street London. Book is complete with multiple end papers.

A Treatise on the Intellectual, Moral and Social Man, Written Under Forty Captions.

by Hiram Powell

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First
Binding
Burgundy hardcover boards.
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Research shows that the first edition is 1871. This date appears at the bottom of the title page and on the copyright. Rare first edition with a tissue frontispiece of the author opposite the title page beginning with Chapter 1, "Read the Best Books". The boards have some stains and scratches with a partial glass ring. They are very worn at the corners and edges with some tears to the cloth at the edges of the spine. The hinges appear intact. The back is shown first. Signature of gift giver on ffep. Book is complete. Some pencil lines in the margins and several lines underlined in two places. Paper is thin so I didn't try to erase them. Some speckling to foredge. I suspected the top may have been dyed at some time. Book appears to be self published since the printer is listed on the title page. Several page corners creased ad the bottom and some stains and smudges. Spine is cocked. The paper apparently was stuck opposite the copyright page and was pulled apart.

Traveling through the Dark And The Rescued Year (1962 and 1966)

by William Stafford

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
The National Book Award Edition & First Edition (stated)
Binding
Two hardcover books with dust jackets.
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These two books are from Elgin, IL where William Stafford completed his camp experience for being a conscientious objector during World War II. The Oregon Encyclopedia states that the author worked as a secretary for the Church of the Brethren in Elgin, IL which ended in 1946. The previous owner's name is written on both FFEP. He served in the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin as the literary editor and book editor 1939 - 1959 per the Brethren Historical Libraries & Archives. There is a note that was paper clipped inside The Rescued Year which talks about how he knew Bill and what "Grandpa", the previous owner, thought of these two "lightweight books". The paperclip left two marks on the FFEP next to Ora's name. There were also several newspaper articles laid in which discolored the first four pages. The dust jacket on is worn at the top and bottom edges along with the corners. There are some small pieces missing and a piece of tape inside. See photos. This book states First Edition. Traveling t…Read more

Marriner S. Eccles Private Entrepreneur and Public Servant (Inscribed to the Granddaughter of Oppenheimer)

by Sidney Hyman

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First (no other printing stated)
Binding
Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
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Association copy inscribed and signed by the Author. (NOT by Marriner S. Eccles) On the red FFEP it states, "To Dottie Oppenheimer - Who has kept me solvent in times of stress - with gratitude & affection Sidney Hyman". There are also a couple of newspaper articles laid in. One was written by the author and another has a photograph with him in it and another of little Nora Hyman at a party. The forward is by G. L. Bach. The dust jacket is in Good- condition, see photographs. Sunfaded spine, worn at edges and by bend at spine, tears backside with a piece missing, flap fold is slightly off, scratch on cover. The hardcover book is in Very Good+ condition. The spine is slightly cocked and there is a soil spot at the bottom page turning corner. Several page tip corners are bumped. The book is clean with bright lettering.

The Quest for Christ (Signed)

by A. J. Harms aka Abraham John Harms, B.D., M.A., Th.D

Condition
Used
Edition
First
Binding
Hardcover with navy boards and gilt lettering on the cover.
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This is the original 1950 first edition with the square Good News trademark on the spine. States Printed in U.S.A. Inscribed on the FFEP, "Moss Cordially Yours, A. J. Harms". The original owner and address is written opposite on the backside of the cover. There was a name in pencil that had previously been erased on the top of the FFEP. The spine is sun faded and the edges are dented. Front corners are rubbed. Gilt lettering on cover still intact. Some stains on navy hardcover boards. A.J. Harms was a radio minister out of Detroit with a broadcast "Echoes of Heaven". This book saves some of those sermons for posterity. After his this three year ministry he became the pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Chicago. This is a rare signed first edition.

1902 Debris, Perdue Univesity, Indiana College Yearbook

by O.L. Foster and the Class of 1902

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
14th Annual Yearbook
Binding
Hardcover, boards.
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This one is in rough condition but appears to be complete and the only known original Perdue Debris Yearbook on the market before 1949. Please see photos for Fair condition. A very interesting early look at Perdue University from the Class of 1902. There are some ads at the end. No autographs other than the original owner on the ffep.

Deerslayer or The First War-Path

by J. Fenimore Cooper

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
1875 Appleton
Binding
Illustrated Boards
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Hinges are cracked but yellow end papers intact. Book is complete. Name in pencil. Boards are rubbed, edges, corners and spine edges worn. Some pages were printed with a crinkle. Some page corners creased, a couple of stains. Good- A scarce edition by Appleton from 1875.

The Daily News Cook Book (1896)

by 1100 Prize Winning Menus with Recipes

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First This copyright 1896 being a reprint from The Chicago Recor
Binding
Hardcover, all edges red.
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Good- may be generous but the book appears complete and does not contain writing other than a personalization on the ffep in pencil which is laid in. A well used cook book with cracked hinges, dog eared pages, stains, and very rubbed hardcover. Prize winning recipes for every day of the year which was supposed to not exceed $500 for a family of five. Obviously this is not a new facsimile for those of you who collect cookbooks. Interesting product ads, a Richelieu Brand ad is attached to the back cover with a New Product Flour ad opposite. No free back end paper. 607 pages including index. Antique fragile book ships in a box.

Echoes From Russia

by Lascelle Meserve Basily

  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Edition
Assumed First, no other copies found
Binding
Small 4 3/4" X 6 1/4" hardcover with leather and marbled boards.
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This is a small book of poetry by Madame de Basily in English. Her story can be read on the Hoover Institution website. She is American born and the donor of the items in the Nicolas de Basily room. This book was published in Paris the year after her marriage in November, 1919. Her husband was the Diplomat of Imperial Russia 1903 - 1917. The poetry in this 31 page book is dated 1915 - 1917. It appears to be one of a kind. There are marbled end papers plus three from, front and back. The cover has wear as shown. There is foxing from page 21 onward. The poems are titled: In Tifles, The Cry of Holy Russia, Anarchist Lullaby, Human Wreckage, Afternoon Service in the Alexander Newsky Monastery, The Kremlin, White Night on the Gulf of Finland,Republic of Cronstadt, ProphesyTo Life. There is also a dedication to her mother. Mr. and Mrs. de Basily are buried in Baltimore. Land, Estates, and Wealth were never recovered in Russia.

Little Don Pedro

by Helen Holland Graham

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
Assumed First American Edition - 1959 Printed in the U.S.A.
Binding
Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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Price on flap is $2.95. Please see photos of the dust jacket. I rated it as Very Good-. The book is Near Fine. No writing. Top corners bumped. Some light stains on page 7 - photo 11. Copyright date 1959, no other date given. Printed in the U.S.A. Backgrounds of the pictures are in color. The inside of the cover (front and back) and opposite page are illustrated as shown photo 4. The story is about how little Pedro, who is small for his size, deals with bullying and becomes a hero. Recommended for ages 6 - 9. This is a hard to find book with dust jacket. The bottom flaps look clipped.

Numbers and Losses in the Civil War in America 1861 - 1865

by Thomas L. Livermore

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Royal Blue Hardcover lacking dust jacket.
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The first edition with errata slip glued in on the spine side only. Contains casualties and losses for both the Union and Confederate Armies. There is a statistical table for each battle fought during the civil war. Spine is split at the front with ffep laid in. Also split at the back. Book is complete. No dust jacket. Some soiling to boards. Some smudges inside of the book. Wear to spine edges and corners. Please see detailed photos. A scarce first edition as these were mainly sent to libraries. (NOT an ex-library). I ship all hardcover books in a box and provide tracking.

Driven (Signed by Donald Driver on Dust Jacket Cover)

by Donald Driver, Peter Golenboch

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
States First Edition, Printing Line is 20 - 11
Binding
Hardcover with dust jacket.
ISBN
0385349149
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Signed on the dust jacket cover. Display with your other Sports memorabilia. Book Like New with the exception of wear to the top of the boards at spine, covered by the dust jacket. Dust jacket has some movement marks and a slight crinkle at top of spine. Ships in a box with tracking.

Son Riley Rabbit and Little Girl

by Grace MacGowan Cooke

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
Third Copyright
Binding
Hardcover boards with oval paper illustration.
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Third printing in Good- condition. Cover illustration in nice condition. Boards worn at corners and edges with some soiling. Front paper torn inside cover. Front pages loose at bottom. One page stuck together and torn apart. Some pages have a tear at the bottom. Some ink type dirty hand stains mostly at the end. Some of the back cover paper torn at the back and several pages before. Insect damage by foredge through page ten. Previous owners name is written in pencil on the second free end paper. Some of the photographs have the illustrators name in them. They are NOT considered Signed since they are pictures of signatures; however, they help identify the photographer. This is the third copyright 1907 published by Frederick A. Stokes Co. The second was in 1905 by The Butterick Publishing Co. and the first printing was in 1903 by The Brooklyn Dailey Eagle. Ships with Tracking.

Ariel

by Sylvia Plath

  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Edition
First American Edition (which is actually the second edition) La
Binding
Hardcover with Dust Jacket $4.95, 0666 bottom corner.
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Copyright ends at 1965, No Edition, No Printing Stated. Last page has 72-73-74-75 10 9. The American Edition is the Second Edition. This is a First American Edition with a 1972 (later) Printing. The dust jacket has some soiling with tears at edges of the spine and corners, see photos. Book itself is in Near Fine condition with the exception of a stain inside the cover which transferred to the FEP and bled onto two pages beneath. (Lowered the rating to Very Good). The black boards with blue lettering have bumped spine edges.
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Interview with Linda of booksnvintage

When did you get started in bookselling?
I listed my first book in 2008.
What drew you to bookselling?
I have always had my nose in a book. I can remember my mother letting me bring bags of books home from the library when I was a child. When I could no longer fit another book I started to whittle down my collection.
Did you have any mentors in becoming a bookseller?
No I was self taught.
What are your specialties as a dealer?
I have a lot of books that are regional to the Midwest. It must be those Little House on the Prairie books I loved as a child which got me interested in the history and people in this region.
What's the most amazing book you've ever sold?
I sold a salesman's sample for a book written by U.S. Grant shortly before his death.
What is your favorite part of being a bookseller?
The hunt through estate sales to find a treasure such as an association copy for Six White Horses which included a memorial card from J.F.K.'s funeral.
Do you have an open storefront or have you in the past?
I prefer to work online although I do have a space at The Antiques of Winfield, Winfield IL. It is the next town over from Wheaton which has the Billy Graham Center and the Theosophical Society. I am in a suburb of Chicago.
If so, do/did you have any bookstore pets?
No, although we allow our customers to bring in their pets.
What is the funniest / strangest / scariest thing that ever happened in your store?
We back up to the creek and had a terrible flood. Fortunately my booth is on the second floor so nothing of mine was lost.
What is your favorite bookshop (other than your own)?
Biblio's rare bookroom is quite a treasure and a good place to learn about rare books in other areas of interest.
What do you personally like to read? Collect?
I went through a phase when I collected children's books because I like the illustrators. My favorite is Arthur Rackham.
What's your favorite book you personally own? Would you sell it, if the price were right?
I have a limited edition book signed by Arthur Rackham, The Chimes, which is listed and not too expensive.
What one book would you buy if price were no object?
I am just starting to learn about art books, through Biblio's rare book room. I can't put my finger on just one that I would buy.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could bring three books, what would they be?
I guess I would not need my check book which would be a blessing. I would want my two books illustrated by Arthur Rackham.

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