Search Results: New England from Hopkins Books

First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Published by Beacon Press, 1957. This is a book club edition. A character study about an old-timer living in rural New England. The dust jacket is intact though it shows some edge wear and age fading to the edges, no tears or rips though. Text is clean and the binding is tight, though like the dust jacket, there is some age fading to the edges of the text. A good reading copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by New American Library, 1966. This is a Book Club Edition. True crime classic about the murders of several women in the Boston area in the early 1960's, as well as the trial that followed. Basis for the 1968 film directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Henry Fonda and Tony Curtis. 365 pages. Black cloth covered boards, with the author and title imprinted on the spine in red. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Dust jacket is intact, though it has a chip of about 1/2 across at the top right corner, smaller chips at the head of the spine, edge wear, crease marks to the head and heel of the spine, and a circular mark on the front of the jacket where a sticker was removed. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Rough fore edge of the text block is relatively clean , top edge has a couple light smudges. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by Hall of Fame Press, 2008. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket just has some rubbing wear to the letters of the title - 'ty' and 'ter' of 'Dirty Water' - see attached photo. Dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. White cloth covered boards with the title and author name on the spine in red. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Sewn binding is tight and square, edges of the text block are clean. A mystery starring the Boston Red Sox! Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback published by Brook House, 2001. A collection of poems by long time Martha's Vineyard resident and novelist Freydberg. Signed by the author on the title page. 73 pages, 6" X 9-1/4". Original bookstore sticker on the front cover states 'Autographed Copy'. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages besides the author's signature. No creases to the cover or spine. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Signed by the author with an inscription for the former owner on the title page. Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Dutton, 1996. Set in northern Vermont, the story of how Henry and his grandfather go upriver in search of the mysterious fiddler who makes the Northern Lights dance. Illustrated throughout by her frequent collaborator, Leslie W. Bowman. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. A later edition. Includes a short inscription, ' To Cory from far to the North where wondrous things happen', and dated 2007. 8-1/2" X 11", Unpaginated, appox. 34 pages. Sturdy illustrated boards that duplicated the artwork of the dust jacket. Jacket has one small closed tear at the top left, about 1/8" long. No further writing besides the inscription, no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The text pages are clean and the binding is tight and square. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. Not a remainder, not… Read More

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by The New Press, 2002. A look at the little known incidents of dissent to English rule that happened before the more well known "Lexington and Concord". The focus here is on the towns of Worcester, Deerfield, and Greenfield in Massachusetts. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The dust jacket shows very little wear. There are some light smudge marks to the edge of the text block from use, and a bump mark to the the fore edge which has left a light crease to the top corner of pages 9 and 10, just 1/8" or so at the top right corner of the pages. 236 pages with Index and Notes. Dark blue boards, maroon cloth covered spine with the author and title imprinted in gold on the spine. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear to the boards. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Oxford University Press, a second printing, 1984. The dust jacket has been price clipped, it has been protected with a clear, removable, library quality cover, no further wear to the jacket besides being price clipped. Brown cloth covered boards over dark brown cloth covered spine. Sturdy sewn binding, 286 pages with Index and Notes. This biography includes an in-depth analysis of both the poets life and work. Pritchard provides a new way to understand Frost's complex personality, and how his life affected his work. No edge wear to the boards, sewn binding is intact and there is no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a library discard. There is a small smudge mark to the fore edge of the text block, about the size of the top of a pencil - photo of the smudge is attached. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, self published by the author, 2010. This copy is signed by the author with a dedication to the former owners and dated 2010. Neil Savage was a long time fixture in the Boston area serving in a variety of public roles. This is a mystery set in the Boston area, with lots of references to Boston history. 206 pages. There are no creases to the spine, very slight crease from use to the top edge of the front cover. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. No further writing besides the dedication. There is a bump mark to the top of the fore edge of the text block. Attached is a photo of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Scribner, 2006. From the author of 'The Red Tent', this is the story of the people of the village of Dogtown, a small Massachusetts fishing village, 1830. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. Binding is tight and square. Would appear to be an unread copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory

First trade paperback edition, published by the Portland Museum of Art, 2002. 60 of two time Guggenheim Fellow award winning Paul Caponigro's silver photographs. The majority are of the New England landscape, though some are of his still life and architectural subjects. 9-3/4" X 8-3/4", 80 pages. Heavy stock covers with extended French flaps. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard. No creases to the cover or spine. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, published by Bar Harbor Times, 1941. History of the Maine island and town of North Haven. Filled with fascinating stories; prominent boat builders, clam lobster and mackerel fisheries, the Pyhtian sisters, historic buildings, even well loved pets and trees! 136 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-3/4", includes 14 black & white photos. Presumed to be a 'First Edition' as there is not a detailed copyright page. Bright green cloth covered boards with the title in gold on the spine and front cover. Some spots of fading on the first flyleaf - where a newspaper clipping had been stored, and a handwritten date at the top edge of the first flyleaf too. But no further writing besides that, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No dust jacket. Not a library discard copy. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Published by The New Hampshire Political Library, 2005. Hardcover edition with green cloth covered boards. No dust jacket, though I believe this was published without one. An important addition to Presidential History scholarship, this is an examination of the life of the 14th President of the United States, with a focus on his correspondence. This copy shows very little wear. There is no writing on the text, no highlighting. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. 380 pages with bibliography, 6-1/4" X 8-1/4". Very nicely bound with a sewn binding. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback edition, published by Arcadia, 2003. Part of The Making of America series from Arcadia Publishing. 6-3/4" X 9-3/4", 160 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings, maps, period and contemporary photos in black and white. Portsmouth and surrounding area is profiled here with extensive research and personal recollections, with an emphasis on the importance of Portsmouth during the Revolutionary War era. This copy has no writing, no former ownership marks, no highlighting. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. There is only a light crease mark to the bottom left corners of the cover, both front and back covers. No edition is listed on the copyright page - presumed to be the first edition. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo!

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by University Press of New England, 2002. Historical fiction, the story of Geoffrey Frost, captain of a cargo ship transporting cannons to be used for the American Revolution. 297 pages, 6" X 9". The dust jacket is intact and not price clipped. Sewn binding is tight and square. No writing on the text pages. Some residue of a former owner's book plate on the front paste-down page - under the front flap. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1980. the dust jacket is intact with the original price of $10.95 printed on the top corner of the front flap. The dust jacket has a few dots of wear from shelf wear, no rips or tears, no discoloration to the spine which seems to be common to this edition. The cover has been protected with a clear, library quality removable cover. Nicely printed with a sewn binding and blue cloth covered boards with the title and author's name imprinted in silver on the spine and author's initials on the front cover. The boards are in excellent condition with corners that are not bumped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by W.W. Norton, 1963. A longtime Boston newspaper reporter, the author returns to his home state, humorous hi-jinx ensue. The dust jacket is intact, though it is price clipped. Jacket has some edge wear and a short closed tear of about 1/4" at the top edge. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Edges of the text block are relatively clean with a couple of minor smudges to the top edge. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped - minor edge wear to the tips of the corners. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1967. This copy is a book club edition. Set off the coast of Massachusetts, the exciting story of what happens when a sailboat with two couples onboard are faced with an oncoming storm. 247 pages, dark green boards with the title and author name on the spine in greenish-yellow. Boards are flat, corners are not bumped or creased, very slight spine lean. Binding is tight. Dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable dust jacket, showing a rubbing wear mark on the front just to the right if the blue ball part of the illustration. Jacket had been taped to the boards with narrow pieces of masking tape - the tape is still attached to the boards. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, 1971. The story of two northern New England towns, Bean's Purchase NH, and Batchelder's Grant ME. Focusing on the 19th and early 20th century history of the railroad and lumber industry in the area, as well as collecting many first hand accounts of life in the region. Self published by the author. 158 pages, 6-1/4" X 9-1/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket shows some wear with a couple of short closed tears at the top edge, Smudge mark on the front panel about 1/4 inch across, rubbing wear on the back panel, horizontal crease at the top edge of the back panel and a poke mark on the right edge of the back panel in the spine gutter. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Green cloth covered boards. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Large format trade paperback, published by Morrow Quill, 1979. Illustrations by Edward and Marcia Norman. 320 pages with Index. Travel memoir of the author's journey through the Winter months while trying to keep to the coast from Maine to North Carolina. This is not a library discard, not a remainder. There is some edge wear to the left side at the spine and a light bump mark to the top right corner. Rubbing wear spot on the front cover, just above the 'T' of the word 'THE" in the title. No crease marks to the cover or spine, The edges of the text block are relatively clean. Remains of the original bookstore price sticker on the back cover. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text. A solid copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by the Martha's Vineyard Museum, 2008. The diary and letters of 18 year old Union soldier from Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts. Starting in August 1862 and continuing until the end of the war. 29 pages with Index, Bibliography and Notes. Illustrated with several maps. The first flyleaf page has a wrinkly spot, probably a drop of water spot on that page, just a wrinkle mark on that one page. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. Edges of the text block have a few age tanning spots. Binding is tight and square. No creases to the cover or spine. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.