Search Results: Authors starting with J from Dark and Stormy Night Books

Pasadena, Ca.: Published by the Author, 1902 Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Hard cover, 8vo, in green cloth with titles and basket illustration blocked in gold to the top board, and titles to spine, 274pp. plus several pages of advertising, including for the "Four Track Series" of travel books issued by the NY Central & Hudson River Railroad, and two galleries of southwestern Indian goods. ** Condition: Very Good. Slight wear to cloth at tips, light rubbing at top joint, head and tail of spine. Minor crack started at bottom front hinge, otherwise all in good order.** First issued in April 1901, James's work takes note of both anthropology and ethnography, describing the cultural symbolism of the wares in their various shapes, patterns and various ceremonial uses. This second edition has, according to the Appendix, "new and interesting material, both in illustrations and descriptions." (p. 234) It is both a guide to the collector and informative of the works of various tribes, including "the… Read More

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997 364pp. Commander Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard investigates the brutal stabbing of criminal lawyer Venetia Aldridge within her chambers in London's Middle Temple. Aldridge has just skillfully defended Gary Ashe on a murder charge against his aunt. However, in reprieve, the very creepy former defendant seeks out and seduces with the lawyer's daughter. Is he the murderer? Or is it one of Aldridge's jealous colleagues? Publisher's Weekly says, "themes of obsession, neglect, revenge and ambition fuel this emotionally powerful puzzler." Classic P.D. James, as made immensely popular by actor Roy Marsden's portrayal of Dalgliesh, in the 1998 British miniseries treatment. Condition: Near Fine in like dustjacket.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Norwalk, Conn.: The Easton Press, 1990 Hard cover, 8vo., 64pp. In publisher's full leather binding with gold lettering and decoration, and two raised bands to spine. With publisher's note laid in. Facsimile of the copies of pamphlets held by the Library of Congress, as owned by Thomas Jefferson and annotated by Benjamin Franklin. Contains "Reflections Moral and Political on Great Britain and Her Colonies" from 1770 and "Thoughts on the Origin and Nature of Government" written 1776 and published 1769. ** CONDITION: Fine.. Hard Cover. Fine.

Cambridge. Mass.: American Musicological Society, 1976 Hard cover, 8vo., 315pp. Condition: Very Good. Corners lightly bumped. Light shelf-wear. ** Catalogue of the works of Giovanni Battista Sammartini (c1700 - 1775), an Italian composer and teacher, one of whose pupils was the more famous composer, Gluck. OCLC 2916059.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.

Boston: John P. Jewett and Company, 1856 Hardcover, 4to in full brown calf, the boards ruled in blind, the spine in 6 raised bands, rolled in blind, title in gilt on onlaid tan morocco label, other compartments featuring a single tooled sprig in black. Edges trimmed and painted red, marbled endpapers. 26 engravings, including frontispiece and title page, signed John Andrew, throughout text. 544 pps., First Edition. Inscribed in old ink on ffep: "To Major Ben: Perley Poore with highest respect and affectionate regard of his sincere friend Marshall P. Wilder." CONDITION: Very Good Minus. Boards with a few old stains, and rubbing to covers, corners lightly bumped, small abrasion foot of spine. Edges of joints rubbed. Interior is tight, hinges are firm, very little interior wear except for a few spots; of foxing one signature has slightly more pronounced foxing. Small, light, water staining visible to top and outer page edge, of last sixth of pages.**This anthology of Classical, English and American… Read More

Rowley, Massachusetts: Rowley 350th Anniversary Committee, 1989 Signed and inscribed by the Author. Hard cover, 12 mo. (measuring 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches), in blue cloth with titles in gold, 249 pp. Rowley Printing Inc. Described as: "a compilation of information gathered from books, letters, diaries, memories, tape recordings, newspapers and town records with maps, pictures and items." The Author, William Jewett, is a descendent of a" first settler" family who relocated from Bradford, West Riding, Yorkshire, England to Boston, Salem in 1638, finally breaking ground in Rowley (modern-day Essex County,) Massachusetts in 1639. The group of ten first families arrived came under the guidance of the Rev. Ezekiel Rogers, and his name was given to the original settlement Plantation, located near by the Rowley town line. The Ship "John" also brought the first printing press to America. This book concisely details the early history while also adding interesting detail from more modern times. . Limited… Read More

Paris: J.P.Migne, 1864 Hard cover, large 8vo., 780pp, numbered 1-1560 with each page having two numbers. Quarto (7" x 10 ⅝"). In green boards with paper label to spine. Condition: Very Good Minus, with some wear to the edges of the covers. *** Louis-François Jéhan (1803-1871) was a French writer of popular science books. This work includes a dictionary of terms used in astronomy, physics and meteorology, as well as some additional notes and observations by the author. The text goes into some detail on the subject matter, including contemporary discoveries. e.g. there are copious notes on electricity and its properties. In French.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Minus.

Dunfermline: Herbert T. Macpherson, 1111 15pp + ads. A short history and guide to Culross. Newspaper clips of Culross pasted to some blank pages. Condition: Some pencil annotations and foxing. Staples rusted.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good.

New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1968 Hard back, with dust jacket (mod jacket design by Jim McMullen,) in mylar cover, 151 pp. Ex-Library copy. The author is a thrice-convicted felon who penned his first novel from inside the Minnesota State Prison. He continued to produce critically acclaimed, gritty novels after his release. This title tied for the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award for the best First Mystery Novel of the year. This gritty tale concerns the murder of a pimp by a mysterious stranger, and Detective Tony Lonto of the homicide squad is in charge of the investigation. A relatively scarce title. Condition: Good, with a Good dust jacket. Spine is slightly cocked, and there are tape remnants to boards, rubbing to head and tail of spine and corners, as well as usual ex-library remnants and stamps within. Pages are tanned, and have a couple of stains. The dust jacket is unclipped and remains bright. There is a large repaired tear to the front bottom corner and small chips (as well as… Read More

New York: International Polygonics, Inc., 1990 Hard cover with dust jacket in a Brodart cover, 204pp. In this tenth, (and last), novel featuring the gritty world of Detective Tony Lonto and his partner Runnion of the Homicide Squad. In what has been described as a well-woven police procedural, the body count begins with the murders of a florist, followed by an off-duty police detective. Lonto struggles to identify the good guys from the bad guys, as members of the city's narcotics squad seem to be implicated. The author (born 1937) is an ex-convict who, among other things, worked in intelligence during the 1950's in Europe, and was president of the prison bonsai club at Stillwater State Prison in Minnesota, where he served three sentences. Condition: Fine, with a Near Fine Dust Jacket. . First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Joan Kahn for Harper & Row, 1970 Hardcover, with dust jacket, in mylar cover, 181 pp. Detective Sergeant Ross Hogan of the LAPD is called to investigate the death of a junkie found on the beach. The corpse turns out to be a former colleague's ex-wife, and solving what looks like a murder opens a path toward redemption for the alcoholic ex-policeman. After enjoying the success of an Edgar Award for his first novel, Silver Street, published in 1968, author E. Richard Johnson had followed up with a number of other successful titles. Around the time of this publication, however, the convicted murderer and armed bank robber was on a personal downward spiral. As one biographer wrote, "the success and acclaim had not been enough to keep him out of trouble. Drugs, a prison escape, a return to crime on the outside, recapture, meant the hope of a reduction in his sentence evaporated. Condition: Very Good, with a Very Good dust jacket. Some fading to spine and spotting to fore edge of text block, as… Read More

New York: Joan Kahn for Harper & Row Publishers, 1969 Hardcover, with dust jacket, 149 pp. Bright, psychedelic dust jacket cover designed by John Gerabino. This is the convict/author's second novel, which, parlaying on the success of his Edgar-winning debut, Silver Street, gained a lot of notice and was, in fact, made into a television movie in 1971. Also known as "Steel Wreath," the TV movie had an outstanding cast, including Telly Savalas, Goldie Hahn, Sally Field, Anne Francis and a young Martin Sheen. "A professional killer is hired by his brother, a gang boss, to wipe out a rival gangster." (from IMDB) You can just hear the theme music if you try hard enough. Condition: Near Fine, with a Good dust jacket in Brodart cover. One slightly bumped corner appears on front board. D/j is price clipped, has a nickel-sized piece missing on rear and other wear. . First edition. Hardcover . Near Fine/Good.

London: private publication, 1985 Hard cover, 8vo., 50pp. Publisher's navy blue cloth binding with gold lettering to spine. Robert George Collier Proctor (1868 - 1903) was an English bibliography and librarian, and an expert on incunabula and early typography. He was a friend of Sydney Cockerell, the famed associate of WIlliam Morris and collector of Kelmscott books. He disappeared in the Alps in 1903. Condition: Near Fine, with light bump to one corner.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine.

New York: Joan Kahn for St. Martin's Press, 1987 Hardcover, with dust jacket in mylar cover, 169 pp. A blind Vietnam vet is viciously murdered in his own apartment, and Detective Lonto and the homicide boys find residue of extremely pure heroin at the scene. From the blurb: "...this is a tough, but very knowledgeable novel, not exactly for the faint-hearted, since, though the lawmen are trained and able, they found themselves facing some most unusual problems, and not just your ordinary drug problems and murders, but problems that had been around since Nam." Condition: Fine, in a Fine dust jacket.. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Dunfermline: Herbert T. Macpherson, 1111 31pp. A brief history and guide to Dunfermline and Rosyth. Condition: Stapled rusted, otherwise a very clean copy.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good.

Saint Paul, Minnesota: The Webb Publishing Co., 1942 313pp. Octavo (6" x 9"). In publisher's tan cloth board with bison decoration to front. Condition: Near Fine, one corner very lightly bumped. Inscribed by author to front free endpaper: "With the author's very best wishes. Sincerely, H.V. Johnston". *** Illustrated memoir of the life of cowboy and entrepreneur, Harrison "Harry" Victor Johnston (1890-1973), who inherited property adjacent to Teddy Roosevelt's Elk Horn Ranch. As well as ranch work, he went deep sea fishing with Zane Grey, and established the Harry V. Johnston Foundation to promote and preserve Indian culture. *** With many photos, including depictions of: Sioux Indians, "The Nighthawk Driving the Bedwagon", Theodore Roosevelt, etc.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine.

Northampton, Mass.: Smith College, 1920 Hardcover. Octavo (5 ¾" x 8 ½"). 57pp. In publisher's green buckram binding. Condition: Tiny chip from corner of back endpaper, possibly from manufacture. Front label dust-soiled. ** Two essays by Smith College English professors. "An Unpublished Letter of William James" describes Professor Jordan's delight in getting a praising letter from William James. "Scott and Scandinavian Literature" is a much longer essay on Sir Walter Scott's interest in the Scandinavian Sagas, and their influence as seen in Scott's works. OCLC 4165462.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine.

unknown: self-published, 1963 Soft cover, 8vo in cream wraps printed in black and silver, unpaginated, 54pp. Condition: Good. Wraps worn at edges, somewhat soiled. Small book of contemporary poetry, maybe a little like e.e.cummings in places. Scarce. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Good.

New York: St. Martin's Minotaur, 2006 Hardback, with dust jacket, 244 pp. The island of Gotland, off the coast of Sweden, is the scene for author Jungstadt's first mystery novel. Inspector Anders Knutas is under pressure to put a stop to what appears to be a serial murderer, now wrecking havoc among the otherwise happy denizens of the Scandinavian vacation hotspot. He is helped by journalist Johan Berg. Fans of Scandinavian noir, along the lines of Henning Mankell, will adore this. Condition: Fine, with a Fine dust jacket. . First English Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.