Search Results: Authors starting with K from TBCL The Book Collection Library

New York: Random House, 1950. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition of this early police procedural by the Pulitzer Prize winning author of, Andersonville. A fine copy in gray cloth, black and red titles to the spine in a near fine pictorial dustwrapper with one unobtrusive surface scratch. 8vo. 370 pp. A bright, fresh copy of this forerunner to Joseph Wambaughs, The New Centurions and Dorothy Uhmaks, Law And Order. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime. Steinbrunner & Penzler, Encyclopedia Of Mystery And Detection.

Toronto: Lester, Orpen & Dennys, 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition Signed by Kapica on the half-title page. A fine copy in the publisher's beige cloth covered boards, copper lettering on the spine in a near fine pictorial dustwrapper showing one minute tear on the top of the back panel. 8vo. 297 pp. O ne hundred years of Canadian readers' contributions to the op-ed page, often with mercilessly funny results.

N. P. [Ottawa]: Yousuf Karsh, 1968. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. Original matte black & white silver print on stiff board, 8" x 10 1/2" overall with embossed border & image size: 5" x 6"' 5/8 in fine condition with Karsh's stamp on the verso. A superb Karsh image with his typical strong distinctive lighting & contrasts. Signed by Karsh on the margin below the image. A Presentation Print, inscribed on the blank border: 1968 / To Charles Beasley with every good wish / Roland Michener Norah Willis Michener". [slight rub to one signature] "Michener was elected to the House of Commons in 1957, where-after he served as speaker of the house until 1962, and then in diplomatic postings between 1964 and 1967. He was that year appointed as governor general by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on the recommendation of Prime Minister of Canada, Lester B. Pearson, to replace Georges Vanier as viceroy, and he occupied the post until succeeded by Jules Léger in 1974. Michener… Read More

Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition of these iconic images of famous Canadians, Inscribed by Yousuf Karsh in the year of publication on the half-title page to author Hugh MacLennan, whose photograph appears on pp. 106. "For Hugh MacLennan, With fond remembrances and the admiration of Yousuf Karsh, Nov. 7, 1978." A fine copy in silver cloth, silver titles, in a fine pictorial dustwrapper with some very minimal use. 4to. 203 pp. An exceptional association copy. Hugh MacLennan (1907-1990) was a widely respected Canadian novelist & academic. MacLennan wrote primarily of Canadian themes & was credited with being the first writer to establish a national literary identity for Canada. Works like Barometer Rising, 1941 and Two Solitudes, 1945 established his credentials as one of Canada's greatest novelists. He also published several collections of essays & has himself been the subject of academic study. The… Read More

New York: Maxwell Davidson Gallery, 1987. First Edition. Soft cover. First Edition. Soft cover. [James Merrill] Barbara Kassel. BARBARA KASSEL NEW PAINTINGS April 28 - May 30, 1987. New York: Maxwell Davidson Gallery, 1987. Stiff illustrated wrappers staple bound exhibition catalog, 12 pages, introduction by James Merrill. A fine example. Superb color reproductions.

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1933. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First UK edition. 8vo. Black boards with orange paper spine label very fine & sharp in a fine dust jacket with two tiny chip. An outstanding copy of the first musical to ever win a Pullitzer Prize.

New York: Random House, 1967. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. A significant presentation copy This outstanding copy is inscribed on the front free endpaper to the woman who inspired this work: "To Mabel Frohlich who is the model for my heroine. Sue Kaufman". As there is no formal printed dedicatee, this particular presentation comes about as close to the mark as we're going to get. Basis for the 1970 Frank Perry film of the same name starring Carrie Snodgrass and Richard Benjamin. An important 60's title, which shared the morphing cultural and cinematic stage and screen with "The Graduate". First Edition. 8vo., 313pp. Very good or better in original red cloth boards with gilt stamping in a near fine, fresh dustwrapper with some shelf wear. Slightly cocked back spine housed in a red slipcase.

New York, 1953. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed tribute to Steinway & Sons. New York: 1953. In 1953 Steinway celebrated its Centennial and Steinway artists from around the globe wrote congratulatory tributes which were sent to Theodore E. Steinway (1883-1957), piano technician, philatelist and son of Henry E. Steinway, piano technician and the founder of Steinway & Sons. Harry Kaufman ( 1894-1961 ), American Pianist . Here is a 11 x 8.5 handwritten signed tribute to Steinway in full; "June 30 , 1953 . Dear Mr. Steinway: Surely in the annals of musical activity in the United States the name " Steinway and Sons " has always stood for the highest attainable level in beauty of tone and unfailing responsiveness of action, an instrument capable of Ariel- like delicacy as well as Jovian thunder which remains unmatched in the history of piano making. And so may I offer you my cordial felicitations on this occasion of the Centennial celebration of the founding of the house of "Steinway and Sons" - a name… Read More

New York: Pocket Books, (1994), 1994. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Near square crown 8vo., pp. 388. Black cloth backed, tan paper covered boards. A fine copy in dustwrapper with advance blurbs by Conroy on the front flap & Siddons, Flagg & Bush on the back panel.

London: Colins, 1975, 1975. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First UK edition. 8vo, pp. 352. A near fine copy in a bright dustwrapper of the scarce English edition.

London: John Lehmann Ltd. 1952, Book Date], 1952. First Edition. No Binding. Not A Book/No Jacket. First Edition. No Binding. Custom Clamshell Case. Kazantzaki [Kazantzakis], Nikos. ZORBA THE GREEK. Custom Clamshell Case Only. London: John Lehmann Ltd., [1952, Book Date]. Superb Custom Fitted Modern Collector's Clamshell Bookcase [Not A Book] HAND-CRAFTED by our conservation team, each box features a complex, multi-layered embossed [sculpted] dustwrapper inspired Zorba on the right cover; gilt-stamped titles to spine. The box finished in fine dark brown leather & fine raspberry cloth & finally, finished inside in soft black velour. This clamshell is perfectly sized to accommodate your first edition. A Terrific Collector's Custom Case. TBCL Web Site photo/link available for over a hundred cornerstones generally in-stock titles. Custom Craft available. Book definitely NOT included.

Toronto: Ryerson, 1967. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Kearns, Lionel. POINTING. Toronto: Ryerson, (1967). First Edition. 8vo., 58 pp. A fine copy in dustwrapper of this handsome Ryerson production.$65.00.

Toronto: Harper Collins Canada, 1994. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. First Edition of the third Gillian Adams mystery, in the tradition of Amanda Cross's, Kate Fansler mysteries, Inscribed by Arthur Ellis Award-winning novelist Nora Kelly on the title-page. "To.And a long and prosperous journey for us both, Nora Kelly". A fine copy in orange cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a bright, fresh near fine pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 252 pp.

New York: Simon and Schuster, (1951), 1951. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. First edition of Kelly's first book & the first Pogo title. Brown Decorated wrappers. A very good example, neat name on ffe, mild foxing to eps as usual due to acidic cover stock.

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1956, 1956. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. First edition. Sq. 8vo. Purple Decorated wrappers. Spine a bit curled, covers a bit shabby, contents very good - overall an about very good example.

London. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. First UK Edition. 8vo. Fine / Fine. Lovely & scarce.

New York: W. W. Norton & Co Inc, 1994. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Kelman, James. HOW LATE IT WAS, HOW LATE. New York: W. W. Norton & Co Inc, 1994. First American Edition of this Booker Prize Winner, Kelman's masterpiece. 8vo., 374pp. Gilt-lettered black cloth. A very fine copy in like dustwrapper. A splendid copy.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1966. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition of this highly-regarded Lew Archer mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 238 pp. A fine copy in 1/4 burgundy cloth over blue paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine in a bright, fresh pictorial dustwrapper with some light overall use, a touch of rubbing at the heel and crown of the spine and one short closed tear on the upper front panel. A very nice copy. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition of the final Lew Archer mystery. 8vo. 270 pp. A near fine copy in 1/4 black cloth over teal paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine, yellow topstain, in a near fine pictorial dustwrapper. A bright, fresh copy of this Keating title by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights.

New York: Dodd Mead & Company, 1944. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition of Ross Macdonald/Kenneth Millar's first book, a highly - regarded spy thriller. A just about fine, unusually fresh copy (one tiny bump to the bottom edge of the front board) in red cloth, black titles to the spine in a fine facsimile dustwrapper of the original. A handsome copy of a classic Ross Macdonald/Kenneth Millar title. 8vo. 241 pp.