Search Results: Authors starting with H from Hopkins Books

First hardcover edition, published by University of Pennsylvania Press in association with the James Michener Museum of Bucks County PA. This book tells the story of Spencer's colorful, yet tragic life, using as sources the written recollections of his two daughters, correspondence between Spencer and Duncan Phillips, as well as extensive research. Lavishly illustrated with 110 color illustrations from major museums and private collections. The artist's work is examined in depth, from his early days to his mature work in New York City and Europe. A large format hardcover with dust jacket. 160 pages, 9-1/2" X 12", plum colored cloth covered hard cover. This copy shows little if any wear. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. There are no ownership marks, no writing, no highlighting, no marks on the text or dust jacket. Edges of the text block are clean This is not a remainder copy, not a library copy. This book will be mailed out in a sturdy box. Like all of our listings, the photos… Read More

Trade paperback edition, published by Yale University Press, 2008. 284 pages. Originally published in 1935, this is the recent English language translation by Caroline Mustill, who had worked as researcher and assistant to Gombrich. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. No creases to the spine. Light use overall. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory. not a stock photo.

Oversized trade paperback edition, published by Arbeiderspers, 1974. A thorough examination of the work of van Rappard, now known primarily as a friend of van Gogh. 8-1/4" X 11-1/2", 154 pages with Index. This is the English language edition. Forward by Rookmaaker, with essays by Vis, Siesling, and Brouwer. Illusrated throughout with black & white and color photos of his artwork. No former owner ship marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. One scratch mark to the back cover, about 2" long, and one bump mark on the front cover - see photos. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Putnam, 1946. The dust jacket is intact, and is not price clipped - no price is listed on the dust jacket, so this is presumably an early book club edition. The classic story of how ten year old Maria found a group of descendants of Lilliput. Wheat colored cloth covered boards with the author and title imprinted on the spine in brown and an illustration by Fritz Eichenberg on the front board. 255 pages, illustrated with a map of the Palace of Malpaquet on the paste down pages. Dust jacket has edge wear and chipping, 1/4" chip across the head of the spine, rubbing to the edges, minor chipping to the tips of the corners. The jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Former owner's book plate on the inside of the front cover behind the front flap of the jacket. Pages 29 and 30 have dog ear place holder crease at the top right corner and 29 has wrinkling creases at that top corner as well. Boards have no edge wear, and the corners are not bumped or… Read More

Hardcover published by Northeastern University Press. A later edition. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing on the text pages, no highlighting. The boards are clean, and the binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Wear is limited to a slight bump mark to the bottom edge of the text block from shelf wear. As is the case for all of out listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo!

Hardcover with slipcase box, published by Cameo Classics. Originally published in 1904, this is the trade printing of this Cameo Classics edition. Not clearly dated, though this is probably the 1926 trade edition. Classic story of an explorer of the jungles of South America who encounters Rima, a girl living in the jungle. 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", 276 pages. Illustrated by Keith Henderson. Green cloth covered coverboards, with the Cameo Classics raised logo on the front cover. Sun fading to the spine, though the lettering on the spine is still legible. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. Dark green top-stain does not appear to be faded. Outer slipcase box is intact, though it does show wear - with worn and exposed corners and a couple of chips to the edges. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photos are 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.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Garden City. the first in the series of travel adventure memoirs that Halliburton wrote in the early 20th Century. In this one, he journeys to Northern Spain, Southern France, Japan, Thailand, and the countries of east Asia. First published by Bobb-Merril in 1925, this is a reprint edition from Garden City. Not dated beyond the original date of 1925, most likely from the mid-1930's. The dust jacket is intact, protected with a clear, removable cover. Appears to be price clipped at the front flap. Jacket has edge wear, creases, small tears at the front left side at the spine gutter, small tears at the bottom edge. Black cloth covered boards with the title in the spine. Very mild edge wear, tips of the corner are just slightly bumped inward. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Retains the photos of the original edition. Vintage map illustration on the pastedown pages. 400 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-1/2". Binding is tight. Top-stain appears to be faded.… Read More

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.

Trade paperback edition, published by Harper Collins, 2011. This copy is a UK edition. 310 pages with Index, Bibliography and two sections of photos. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. Slight creasing to the spine, and a diagonal crease to the top right corner of the front cover. There are age tanning spots to the edges of the text pages. Pages 80 - 88 have some underlining in pencil and dog ear place holders. Filled with fond memories of the WWII home front, but also a rich source of Social History, this is the story of the impact of the Girl Guides during WWII. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover published by Candlewick, 1997. Oversized - 10-1/8" X 12-3/4", 26 pages. Part of the long running series of books starring Waldo, our stripe shirted hero. No dust jacket - though I believe that this was not issued with a jacket. Sturdy illustrated cover boards. Slight bump to the top right corner - photo attached - affects both the front and back cover boards. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. Binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a library discard copy, not a remainder copy. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by Simon & Schuster, 2017. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The author revisits classic children's books, such as 'Ramona', 'Where The Wild Things Are', and the works of Dr. Seuss and C.S. Lewis, exploring the backstory of the creators, providing insight into the creative process and how these books are interpreted and read today. 306 pages with Index, Bibliography, and Appendix. Bright yellow boards with the title and author name imprinted on the spine in black. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages. No former ownership marks. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, no tears or creases to the jacket. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Houghton Mifflin, 1991. The dust jacket is not price clipped. The classic account of how Hansen journeys to Yemen, in search of the notebooks that he buried ten years previous when he was shipwrecked while sailing to Athens via the Red Sea. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Top edge of the text block show a few dots of age tanning. The dust jacket has a 1/8" nick mark to the top left, and a 1/8" closed tear at the top right edge. 237 pages with Bibliography and Maps. Rust red colored boards with blue cloth covered spine, and the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Top edge of the front board has a horizontal band of sun fading, about 1/4" across the top. Sewn binding is tight and square, boards are flat and the corners are not creased or bumped. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Viking, 1991. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. the final volume in the long running series staring Dave Brandstetter. This is not a remainder, no a library discard. Purple colored boards over mustard yellow cloth covered spine with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. the boards are flat and the corners are not creased or bumped. Sewn binding is tight and square. The dust jacket does show sun fading to the spine, with the dark yellow background color being lighter on the spine than it is on the front cover. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Harper Perennial. Basis for the film of the same name, the retelling of the story of Jesse James, and his murder by the jealous rival, Robert Ford. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Front cover has a slight crease at the bottom right corner, and a few spots of edge wear from use on the spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Signed by the author. Hardcover first US edition, with dust jacket, published by Amulet, 2016. 14 year old Faith Sunderley discovers a tree that provides truths while feeding on lies, soon things get out of her control. Signed by the author on a bookstore book plate on the first flyleaf. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, it has been protected with a clear, removable cover. There is a circular 'Signed Copy' label on the front of the jacket. 377 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-1/2". Sturdy textured hardcover boards with the title imprinted on the front panel and spine. No writing besides the signature. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a library discard, not a remainder.Atached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, with dust jacket. Published by Villard Books, 1987. The dust jacket is not price clipped, it has been protected with a clear, removable, library quality cover. First edition, second printing. No writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. A clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy. No edge wear to the cover boards. Sturdy dark brown boards over wheat colored cloth covered spine. Nice imprinted design of a hound on the front board, and the author's name and title imprinted in gold on the spine - all crisp and not worn or rubbed. This is a remainder copy though with a red ink swipe on the top edge of the text block. Author Michael Hardwick was only the second man to be honored with "The Sign of the Four" by The Baker Street Irregulars, one of the most prestigious honors for a Sherlockian. His novels are widely considered to be some of the finest Sherlock Holmes stories printed since the death of A. Conan Doyle. We have several Sherlock related listings. The attached photo is of… Read More

Hardcover with slipcase, published by The Heritage Press, 1944. A collection of Harte's short stories set in California during the 'Gold Rush'. Thirteen short stories, including; The Luck of Roaring Camp, Outcasts of Poker Flat, Poet of Sierra Flat, The Apostle of the Tules. 6-3/4" X 10-1/4", 224 pages. Illustrated by Fletcher Martin, Introduction by Oscar Lewis. Marbled design cover boards, with off-white cloth covered boards, the title imprinted on the spine in dark brown. Cover boards show some dots of edge wear to the top and bottom edges and tips of the corners. Spine panel has some age tanning, so that it is a bit darker than the remainder of the cloth covered spine area. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. The outer slipcase box is intact, all corners are intact, there are some dots of edge wear to the open side - with some exposure to the edges and corners on that side. Not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in… Read More

An unopened copy still in the publisher's supplied shrink wrap. Published by Gerald Peters Gallery of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in association with Mongerson-Wunderlich of Chicago, Illinois, 1991. 132 pages. 9 1/2 x 10 1/2". Issued to accompany exhibitions of artwork by Western artist Frederic Remington. With essays by Peter H. Hassrick, Rudolf G. Wunderlich, and Megan Fox. Includes chronology, bibliography, and 67 illustrations, 48 of which are full-color plates of the artist's work. As an unopened copy there are no creases to the cover or spine. There is a horizontal band of sun fading across the bottom of the front cover, 1" tall band that runs the entire length of the book. See the attached photos for more details on the condition. No former ownership marks, no writing, not a remainder copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Random House, 2010. A second printing copy. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The authors take on the big questions of Cosmology, 'Why are we here, why is there a universe instead of nothing, is there a grand design?'. 198 pages with Index, 6" X 9-1/2". Illustrated through he text. Sturdy, heavy weight cover boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in silver. High quality coated paper stock. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Jacket has no marks, no tears or other wear. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.