Search Results: Titles starting with M from Hopkins Books

Trade paperback edition, a first trade paperback edition from Washington Square, 1991. A National Book Critic Circle Award finalist, the story follows the lives of several members of the Hampson family from the Great Depression through the Vietnam War. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. No creases to the cover or spine. There is sun fading to the spine, with a portion of the spine being a lighter shade of red than as printed. Also some smudge marks to the edges of the text block from use. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos.

Hardcover with slipcase, published by The Heritage Press, 1950. First published n 1856, this is the first Heritage Press edition. Classic. Madame Bovary, always searching for happiness, will it always remain out of her reach? 348 pages, 6-3/4" X 10-1/4", sewn binding. Includes the 'Sandglass' newsletter that provides further information on the book and on the printing. Translated by J. Lewis May, illustrated by Pierre Brissaud and Theo Schmied. A total of twenty illustrations. Sturdy deocarted cover boards, with bright purple cloth covered spine, the title is imprinted on the spine in gold. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. This is not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. There is a crease mark to the top right corner of the text page from 340 through the end of the text block - about 1/2" X 1" diagonal crease at the top corner. Crease is not very visible, photo attached. Slipcase box is intact, a… Read More

First trade paperback edition, published by St. Martin's Griffin, 2003. The extraordinary life of the most famous mistress of Louis XV, Jeanne-Antoinette de Pompadour. How a bourgeois girl rose to the highest ranks of French society, having a twenty year relationship with the King of France. No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. 310 pages, with Index, Bibliography, and Note, and a section of photos. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Colophon, 1991. This is the 20th Anniversary edition. Signed by Sol Stein with an inscription for the former owner, on a label on the front end paper, "For Veronica, Sol Stein". This is a numbered edition, this is number 309. The dramatic 'Young Adult' novel set in a High School with two talented and unusual 'Magicians'. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 257 pages, black cloth covered boards with the title and author name on the spine. All lettering and design elements on the boards are crisp and not rubbed or worn. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover, so there is no wear to report, no tears or edge wear. The boards are flat, and the corners are not rubbed or worn. There is a little bit of age tanning to the top edge of the text block, very faint, not very noticeable. Not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, and no writing on the text pages besides the author signature label. The attached photo is… Read More

Trade paperback edition, published by Vintage, 1991. A collection of essays focused on the Great Plains region of the United States. This would appear to be an unread copy as there are no creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. The binding is tight and square. The last four pages of the text have dog ear crease marks at the top right corner. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Harcourt, 1970. Originally published as 'Maigret Hesite'in 1968. This is a 1970 Book Club edition. English translation by Lyn Moir. In this mystery, Maigret receives a letter detailing the crime before it happens, who will be murdered? Maigret has to find out. 182 pages, 5-5/8" x 8". The dust jacket is intact and has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Light wear to the jacket. Edges of the text block are relatively clean, with just a few dots of age tanning to the bottom edge. Bright red top-stain does not appear to be faded. This is not a library discard copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Penguin, 1994. A behind the scenes look at the making of 'Red Dwarf', includes story-boards, video effects, model effects, color photos throughout. 95 pages, 7-3/4" X 11". No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Bobbs- Merrill, 1934. Rabbi Steinberg, of the Park Avenue Synagogue, here provides both a history of the Jews and explains the views of the Assimilationist, Anti-Assimilationist, Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, and Zionist. 317 pages, 5-7/8" X8-1/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The original price of $2.50 is printed on the bottom corner of the front flap. The jacket has a couple of large chips at the top front edge, smaller chip at the bottom left front corner, and small chips on the back panel as well. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Bright green cloth covered cover boards, with the author and title imprinted on the spine and front cover. All lettering and design elements on the spine and front cover are intact and legible. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Age appropriate age tanning to the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean considering the age of the book. This… Read More

Four CD set, audiobook, published by Blackstone Audiobooks. Narrated by Rex Linn, text written by Steve Turner. CDs #1, #3, #4 have no marks, no scuffs, no hairline marks. CD #2 has just a couple or really tiny hairline marks that will not affect playback. The case is intact, the trays are intact, the tray teeth are intact, the hinge works fine. Not a remainder copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by John Lane Company, New York, 1915. 4-3/4" X 7-1/2". Red cloth covered boards, 96 pages, illustrated with eight photographic plates. Translated by Curtis Hidden Page. No dust jacket. Some sun fading to the spine. Age tanning to the edges of the text, which should be expected considering the age of the book. There is a gift dedication to the former owner on the first flyleaf, in ink, dated 1915. No further writing besides that dedication though. Binding is in excellent condition with all pages intact. There is a dot of soiling on the front cover on the first 'T' of the title. Very Good condition overall. 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!

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Viking. This is the 1981 Uniform edition. Greene's first published novel, well known as not being one of Green's favorites among his work! First published in 1929, this is the rare 1981 reprint. The dust jacket is intact and has not been price clipped,original price of $14.95 is printed on the top corner of the front flap. Jacket has a small vertical crease to the top corner of the front flap, just to the right of the price. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover so there is no further wear to report besides that crease. Wheat colored cloth covered boards, with the author name and title imprinted in gold on the spine - all lettering on the spine is crisp and not rubbed or worn. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. There are age tanning spots to the top edge of the text block, and a couple of dots to the fore edge as well. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a… Read More

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Apollo, 1983. The unique resource for Art Historians and collectors, includes biographical information on 11,000 artists, sculptors, painters, engravers. Includes the separate twelve page 'Addendum' of 52 additional biographies that were not included as the book went to press. 1,039 pages, 6-1/4" X 9-1/4". Sturdy brick red cloth covered boards, with the title in silver on the spine and front board. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sun fading to the spine panel and portions of the front panel of the dust jacket, one small closed tear at the top front edge of the jacket, about 1/4" long. Some tanning dots to the top edge of the text block, and a small horizontal bump mark to the top edge of the text bock, about 1-1/2" inch long. Not a library copy. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Multnomah, 2002.Thomas and his wife Nanette offer a personal view of their twenty year love story, illustrated throughout with Thomas' art. 216 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. The dust jacket does have an original store price sticker on the back, just to the left of the pre-printed UPC code - about 3-1/2" X 1" - see photos. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition, published by Yale University Press, 1997. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 266 pages with Index and Notes. Sturdy black cloth covered boards, sewn binding, illustrated throughout with detailed maps. Black examines the history of maps and how their influence has changed over the years. The focus here is on the influence they have on portraying peoples, languages and cultural differences and how that has changed throughout history. As is the case with all Yale Press titles, this is printed on high quality paper stock with sturdy binding and boards. This copy would appear to be unused. No marks to the dust jacket, no edge wear. The boards are flat and the binding is tight and square. Author's name and title imprinted on the spine in gold, all lettering is intact, crisp and not worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The edges of the text pages are clean. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. Attached is a photo of the copy we have… Read More

Hardcover published by Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2000. A third printing copy. From the author of 'Marie de Pompadour', an in-depth look at the somewhat tragic life of the last Queen of France. 387 pages, with Notes, Index, and Bibliography, as well as a section of photos, 6" x 9". Translated from the French by Catherine Temerson. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Only minor edge wear to the jacket. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Sturdy cover boards, with cloth covered spine are flat, only very minor edge wear to the cover boards. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by the University Press of Florida, 2004. A collection of essays focused on the exploration of the seas, as a theatre of conflict, and as a source for artistic inspiration. 216 pages with Index, Notes, and Bibliography. Illustrated through the text with several maps, charts, and black & white photos. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sturdy off-white colored boards, with red cloth covered spine, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Very slight bump to the top right corner of the front board. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Scholastic, 2015. 339 pages. This copy would appear to be an unused, unread copy. There are no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages, no creases to the cover or spine. First book in the series, historical fiction set in ancient Rome. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Ballantine, 2004. Kylara Vatta, heroine of 'Trading in Danger', is back! This time she's helping her family's company by commanding a commercial transport vessel when a mysterious enemy launches an attack against the company! The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover, very little wear, just a narrow band of sun fading to the top 1/8" edge of the back flap. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Light yellow colored boards, with black colored spine, author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, one small smudge mark Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Knopf, 1976. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, original price of $7.95 is printed on the top corner of the front flap. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket cover had been taped to the boards with narrow strips of masking tape which are still attached to the boards. Blue-green boards with the title and author name on the spine in silver and gold. No edge wear to the boards, though there are marks from the masking tape. Fore edge of the text block has some foxing spots on the top inch or so. Some sun fading to the title on the spine panel of the jacket too. 5-1/2" X 8-1/4", 303 pages. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard, not a remainder. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Angus & Robertson, 1991. Colin Thomas Johnson, also known as Mudrooroo, was a controversial figure in Australian literature. He wrote poetry, essays and novels. This novel is focused on a small Australian Aboriginal community dealing with changes in their society with the arrival of new settlers. This is a remainder copy with a black sharpie swipe mark on the bottom edge of the text block. A bit of residue on the back cove from where a price sticker was removed. No creases to the cover or spine though. No former ownership marks. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.