Busted Flush Books

Offered here is a beautiful matching six-piece collection centered on one of China's Four Great Classical Novels.
The primary offering is the complete five-volume Library of Chinese Classics edition of Outlaws of the Marsh, translated by Sidney Shapiro and published jointly by Foreign Languages Press and Hunan People's Publishing House. Included as a bonus is a scarce 1997 Chinese commemorative edition devoted to the same classic work.
The commemorative volume features traditional Chinese-style binding, bilingual content, Chinese calligraphy, mounted commemorative stamp(s), illustrations, and high-quality production that complements the Library of Chinese Classics set beautifully.
This is an attractive collection for collectors of Chinese literature, sinology, East Asian history, or fine editions of the Chinese classics.
Included

Outlaws of the Marsh — Volume I
Outlaws of the Marsh — Volume II
Outlaws of the Marsh — Volume III
Outlaws of the Marsh — Volume IV
Outlaws of the Marsh — Volume V
1997 Ch…Read more

First Dutch edition of Het Chinese Lakscherm (The Chinese Lacquer Screen) by Robert van Gulik, published in 1962 by N.V. Uitgeverij W. van Hoeve, The Hague.
One of the classic Judge Dee mysteries by the Dutch diplomat and Sinologist Robert van Gulik, whose historical detective novels introduced the legendary Chinese magistrate to generations of Western readers.
Bound in the publisher's original illustrated red boards depicting a traditional Chinese scene, with matching decorated endpapers reproducing the four panels of the lacquer screen central to the mystery. Illustrated throughout with drawings executed by the author in traditional Chinese style.
Condition: Near Fine. Binding tight and square. Bright original boards with only light shelf wear and minor rubbing at the spine ends. Interior exceptionally clean with no ownership markings noted. Illustrations and decorative endpapers are crisp and complete.
An attractive collectible copy of one of the most popular Judge Dee novels and an increasingly scarce Dut…Read more

Jonathan Stroud – The Bartimaeus Trilogy (Complete UK First Editions, First Printings, Signed Set) – Fine/Fine – Doubleday, 2003–2005
A complete matching set of the acclaimed Bartimaeus Trilogy, comprising UK first editions, first printings published by Doubleday, each signed by Jonathan Stroud on the title page.
Included:

The Amulet of Samarkand (2003) – First Edition / First Printing – signed and dated "2nd October '03"
The Golem's Eye (2004) – First Edition / First Printing – signed
Ptolemy's Gate (2005) – First Edition / First Printing – signed

All three volumes retain their original unclipped dust jackets and have been protected in archival Brodart covers. The books appear unread, with tight bindings, clean pages, bright boards, and no writing or ownership marks other than the author's signatures. Jackets remain exceptionally bright with only the slightest evidence of handling.
Condition:

Books: Fine
Dust Jackets: Fine

The Bartimaeus Trilogy combines alternate history, political i…Read more

An exceptional collector's archive centered on Lloyd Alexander's beloved Five Books of Prydain, one of the landmark fantasy series of the twentieth century. Included is a complete matching signed set of all five novels, each boldly signed by Lloyd Alexander without personalization and preserved in archival Brodart dust jacket protectors. The signatures are remarkably consistent in presentation and appear to have been obtained during the same signing period, creating an unusually cohesive display set. Also included are separate true first editions of The Castle of Llyr and Taran Wanderer, allowing the collector to own both an attractive signed reading set and collectible first printings of two key volumes in the series. Included in this collection: Signed Volumes (later printings) ● The Book of Three (NF/NF) ● The Black Cauldron (NF/NF) ● The Castle of Llyr (NF/NF) ● Taran Wanderer (F/NF) ● The High King (F/NF) Companion First Editions ● The Castle of Llyr (First Edition, First Printing) (NF/NF) �…Read more

First Edition, First Printing. Signed by Christopher Paolini.A handsome collectible copy of the third volume in Christopher Paolini's acclaimed Inheritance Cycle, this is a US First Edition, First Printing (complete number line ending in "1"), published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2008 and signed by the author on the title page without inscription.This copy comes from a single-owner collection, with the signature obtained personally by the seller during the original Seattle publication tour for Brisingr. Included with the book is the original partial event ticket from the signing at Town Hall Seattle, providing provenance for the signature and adding an appealing piece of contemporary ephemera for collectors.Also included at no additional cost is a US First Edition hardcover copy of Inheritance (Book Four). While unsigned, it completes the original cycle and is offered as a complimentary bonus with this purchase.The book and unclipped dust jacket remain in Near Fine condition and are protected in a removable archiv…Read more

A beautiful signed copy of Eldest, the second novel in Christopher Paolini's acclaimed Inheritance Cycle, presented here as a US first edition, first printing with the complete number line ending in 1.
Signed cleanly by Christopher Paolini directly on the title page with no inscription.
This volume continues the story begun in Eragon and remains one of the cornerstone titles in modern young adult fantasy. A signed first printing from the original Knopf hardcover run is increasingly sought after by collectors assembling complete signed sets.
Book and jacket are exceptionally well preserved and have been protected in an archival Brodart cover. Please review photographs carefully for condition details.
From a single-owner collection. Signature obtained personally by the seller at Christopher Paolini author events during the original publication tours.
Bibliographic details:

Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2005
First Edition / First Printing
Complete number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Signed by Christopher Paolini on …Read more

A beautiful collectible copy of the third novel in the acclaimed Dexter series that inspired the hit Showtime television adaptation. Published by Doubleday in 2007, this true first printing carries the complete number line ending in "1" and has been signed by the author without inscription.
The volume is in Fine condition, with a tight, square binding, clean pages, and no ownership marks. The original dust jacket is Near Fine, showing only light evidence of handling and presenting exceptionally well. The jacket has been protected in a removable archival Brodart cover since acquisition.
An increasingly difficult signed first printing from one of modern crime fiction's most memorable antiheroes, ideal for collectors assembling a complete Dexter first edition set.

Flynn, Gillian. Gone Girl. New York: Crown Publishers, 2012. First Edition, First Printing. Signed by the author. Hardcover with original dust jacket.
A beautiful collectible copy of Gillian Flynn's bestselling psychological thriller, the novel that became a cultural phenomenon and the basis for the acclaimed David Fincher film adaptation.
This is a true First Edition, First Printing, with "First Edition" stated on the copyright page and the complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. The book is signed by Gillian Flynn and dated 10-13-12 on the half-title page, with no personalization or inscription.
Condition:
Book is Fine, with a tight square binding, clean interior, sharp corners, bright red endpapers, and no writing or markings beyond the author's signature. Pages are clean and fresh.
The original dust jacket is Near Fine, protected in a clear archival mylar cover. It remains bright and glossy with only light superficial rubbing visible under reflected light and no significant chips or tears.
An outstandi…Read more

First edition, first printing of John D. MacDonald's acclaimed Travis McGee novel The Green Ripper, published by J.B. Lippincott in 1979.
Winner of the 1980 National Book Award (Mystery).
Copyright page states First Edition with the complete number line ending in 1. Original unclipped dust jacket with $9.95 price present, protected in a removable mylar cover.
Book is in Near Fine condition with a tight binding, clean pages, and no apparent ownership markings. Dust jacket is Very Good+, showing light shelf wear and rubbing but remaining bright and highly presentable, with no significant tears or chips.
An attractive collector's copy of one of the most highly regarded entries in the Travis McGee series.
Please review the accompanying photographs, which form part of the description.

First Edition / First Printing of John D. MacDonald's final Travis McGee novel, The Lonely Silver Rain (Alfred A. Knopf, 1985).
Stated First Edition with original unclipped dust jacket ($15.95) in protective mylar cover.
Book is clean and tight with bright pages and an attractive jacket showing only light shelf wear. Please review photographs for complete condition details.

First Edition, First Printing of A Deadly Shade of Gold, the fifth Travis McGee novel.
Signed by John D. MacDonald on the title page.
Please read carefully: the signed title page and facing blank leaf originated from another copy and were removed and inserted into this volume by a previous owner. The inserted leaves are plainly visible and have been affixed into the book (see photographs). The signature is believed to be authentic, but it is not signed directly onto this book as issued by the publisher.
Because of this restoration/alteration, the book is offered as a reading and collectible association copy rather than a traditional signed first edition.
First edition statement present. Dust jacket is price-clipped and shows moderate rubbing and edge wear with some chipping at spine ends and corners. Blue cloth boards remain attractive. Interior otherwise clean.
An uncommon opportunity for a Travis McGee or John D. MacDonald collector seeking an authentic signature at a substantially lower price than a conven…Read more

First Edition / First Printing. Signed by Jeff Lindsay on the title page.
Second Dexter novel featuring Miami blood-spatter analyst and vigilante serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Fine book in Fine dust jacket, preserved in an archival Mylar cover from new. Clean, tight, and unread. An outstanding copy for collectors.

First Edition / First Printing. Signed by Jeff Lindsay on the title page.
An exceptional copy of the novel that introduced Dexter Morgan and inspired the hit television series.
Book and dust jacket are in Fine condition, carefully stored in a protective archival Mylar cover since purchase and is unread. Tight binding, clean pages, sharp boards, and a bright unclipped jacket with minimal handling wear.
A beautiful collectible example suitable for the Jeff Lindsay or modern mystery collector.

John D. MacDonald – A Purple Place for Dying
J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia & New York, 1976. First hardcover edition (first hardbound edition).
Third Travis McGee novel, originally issued as a paperback original in 1964.
Book: Near Fine. Clean blue boards, tight binding, bright pages, no ownership markings or writing noted. An attractive, well-preserved copy with minimal wear.
Dust jacket: Very Good-. Original unclipped jacket ($6.95) showing rubbing and chipping at spine ends and corners with moderate edge wear and surface rubbing but remaining complete and presenting well in archival Mylar.
A solid collector copy of one of the scarcer early Travis McGee hardcover reissues.

John D. MacDonald – The Green Ripper
Robert Hale Limited, London, 1980. First UK hardcover edition.
A beautiful collector's copy of the eighteenth Travis McGee novel.
Book is Near Fine, with clean black boards, sharp corners, tight binding, and bright pages free of writing or marks. Mild natural age toning to the endpapers only.
Original unclipped dust jacket is Near Fine, retaining outstanding color with no tears or chips and only minimal shelf wear.
An excellent example of the scarce Robert Hale library-style edition.

John D. MacDonald, A Deadly Shade of Gold. First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. Inscribed by MacDonald to Dan Montemarano, with accompanying correspondence/provenance related to the signing. Book VG/VG+, jacket VG- to VG, price intact.