Search Results: Titles starting with O from Hopkins Books

Hardcover first edition, published by Doubleday, 1943. No dust jacket. 320 pages, with Appendix. The 25th anniversary collection of award winning stories. Included are stories by Eudora Welty, Dorothy Canfield, Pearl Buck, Walter Van Tilburg Clark, Carson McCullers, James Thurber, William Saroyan, and several others. This copy has no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Dark blue boards with the title on the spine, all lettering on the spine is still legible. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. Some minor edge wear to the left side at the gutters, both front and back, and to the bottom edge. Edges of the text block are relatively clean. This is a WWII era book, so the paper stock is somewhat lower quality than usual. One short closed tear at the top of the last blank flyleaf, about one inch long. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover second printing published by Knopf, 1967. 242 pages, dark blue cloth covered boards, with gold colored lettering for the title and author on the spine. The dust jacket is not price clipped, though it does show wear, with a long tear to the spine section, several short closed tears and edge wear - it has been protected with a clear, removable cover though. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text, no former ownership marks. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. There is some light foxing spots to the edges of the text block. A travel memoir by one of the greatest short story writers of the 20th century, with journeys to Iran, Turkey, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia. Interesting Cold War era travel conditions throughout. A good reading copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Oversized trade paperback, published by Titan, 1992. A second printing copy. Includes episode guides for seasons one through five, and sections on design, visual effects, costumes, make-up production, and scripts. 8-1/4" X 11", 92 pages. Color photos throughout. No former ownership marks, no creases to the cover or spine. No writing on the text pages. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover edition, published by Henry Holt, 1979. Winner of the Booker Prize in 1979, first published in the US in 1987. The story of a group of houseboat dwellers moored on the Thames. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, original price of $15.95 is printed on the top corner of the front flap. The jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Light gray colored boards over green cloth covered spine with the title and author name in silver on the spine. There is a very slight bump to the bottom edge of the front board, barely noticeable though. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback edition, published by Flamingo-Harper Collins, 1997. The story of the author's journey from the Nile Delta to the Mountains of the Moon. 248 pages, with a section of photos, this is the UK edition. No creases to the spine. Former owner's name and address written in blue ink on the first flyleaf. One light crease mark to the bottom back left corner. Considerable age tanning spots to the edges of the text block, Not a remainder, not a library discard. The binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by University of Chicago Press, 1992. This is an unopened copy, still in the original shrink wrap as provided by the publisher. In which Scheler examines a universal feature of humanity; the ranking of values, from lowest to highest. Also includes a biographical essay of Scheler by Harold Bershady of the University of Pennsylvania. Part of the Heritage of Scoiology series. No former ownership marks, no writing. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No creases to the cover or spine. No apparent wear to the book as it is still unopened. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Harvill Press, 1984. This is the first UK edition. The dust jacket has been price clipped on the bottom corner of the front flap. Her Newby travels through the countries of the Mediterranean, moving clockwise, writing of their history and the many people they meet along the way. No further wear to the jacket besides the price clip, it has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket design and interior illustrations by Jonathan Newby. Sturdy green cloth covered boards, with no edge wear, the corners are not bumped or creased. Author and title imprinted on the spine in gold, all lettering is crisp and legible. 448 pages with Index. Binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Edges of the text block are clean. A beautiful copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Doublday, 1995. Classic military history, Kagan examines the origins of War, focusing on the Peloponnesian War, the Second Punic War, WWI, WWII, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. 606 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2", with Notes, Bibliography, and Index. Dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Cover boards are flat. Sewn binding is tight and square. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Harcourt, Brace, 1964. The story of a snobby, gluttonous, English publisher, on a business trip to the United States. 192 pages, 5-7/8" X 8-1/4". The dust jacket is intact, though it has been price clipped at the top corner of the front flap. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket has just some smudge marks from use, edge wear at the head and heel of the spine. Blue-green cloth covered boards, with the author and title imprinted on the spine in silver. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. Former owner's name written in blue ink on the top right corner of the first flyleaf, with a pencil squiggle above that. Binding is tight, very slight spine lean. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition with dust jacket, published by Little, Brown, 2001. The Dalai Lama offers a basic understanding of Buddhism. Drawing on three ancient Buddhist texts, he explains the key ways that Buddhist practitioners have cultivated compassion in their lives. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has some minor wear at the tips of the corners and a small tear of less than 1/4" at the top right corner of the back panel. Black colored boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in red. Boards are flat, the corners of the boards are not bumped or creased. 189 pages. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by World Publishing, 1967. A collection of forty stories by many of the leading children's authors of the time; Eleanor Estes, Dorothy Canfield, Walter de la Mare, T.H. White, Eleanor Farjeon, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Meindert Dejong, Richard Hughes, Alison Uttley, and several others. Illustrated throughout by such illustrators as Edward Ardizzone, Mary Shepard, Robin Jacques and Charles Keeping. 397 pages, 6" X 8-3/4", with Index and a Guide to Further Reading. The dust jacket is included, it does have a clip mark to the bottom corner of the front flap. A 1/2" closed tear at the top front edge, two similar sized closed tears on the back top edge, edge wear to the tips of the corners and to the edges of the head and heel of the spine. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Sturdy, bright red cloth covered boards, with the title imprinted on the spine in gold. Nice illustration of a lion on the front cover board imprinted in gold as… Read More

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Harper, 2011. Historical fiction, set in 1877, the story of Eleonora Cohen and how she changes the course of an empire's history. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 294 pages, rough edges text pages, sewn binding. Brown colored boards over mustard yellow colored spine. This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The binding is tight and square. There are a few dots of age tanning to the top edge of the text block. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Smaller format hardcover, published by Modern Library, 1929. No dust jacket. Identifying the firsts of Modern Library editions can be tricky. Considering that this copy has the somewhat flexible 'leatherette' style cover, with the pebbled texture to the cover - which was in use from 1925 to 1929, this is most likely a first edition of this Modern Library version. It also has the Bernhard end papers too. First published in 1859, the classic story of how Sir Austin Feverel attempts to educate his son, Richard, according to theories of sexual restraint. 592 pages, 4-1/4" X 6-5/8". No dust jacket. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are relatively clean, with a couple of smudge marks to the top and bottom edges. Binding is tight and square. All lettering on the spine is intact and legible. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

The definitive sourcebook on American painters in the Orientalist movement. This is the ACR Edition hardcover edition, with dust jacket. Volume ten in the Orientalis series from ACR. Printed in France, this is an English language edition. Gray cloth covered boards, with a black place holder ribbon included with the sewn binding. 288 pages, 10" X 11". This copy shows little if any wear, no former ownership marks, no writing on the text, no marks to the dust jacket. Wear is limited to a small smudge of an erasure mark on the first blank flyleaf, upper right corner, where the previous price was written in pencil and erased. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Illustrated throughout with full color and black and white reproductions of each artists work. 45 artists are profiled with examples of each artist's work, and an additional 26 artists are profiled without illustrations. Gerald Ackerman was a leading Art Historian, having written several books on the subject,… Read More

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.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Morrow, 1986. The dust jacket is intact and is nor price clipped. This is an Ex-Library copy. 302 pages with Index, Notes, and Bibliography. In this her eighth book, Erickson shows how the age known for extravagance was also a time of popular unrest and political radicalism. Since this is an Ex-Library copy, there is a check out pocket on the last flyleaf, the dust jacket has a Dewey number sticker on the spine, and various library stamps on the book. The jacket is protected with a clear cover, it has been taped to the boards. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Scribner, 1985. Known for several mystery series, this is a stand alone novel. Simon Thorn was a child when he was evacuated out of London during The Blitz. Now and adult, he is looking for any trace of his family, which has seemingly disappeared. 182 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-1/4". Dust jacket is not price clipped, it has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Cover boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight. Green top-stain is not faded. Spot of the green color from the top-stain is also on the fore edge of the last ten pages of the book - see photos. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Felony & Mayhem, 2006. An orphan of the London Blitz looks for his family, and finds more than he bargained for. This copy is not a remainder copy, not a remainder. No former ownership marks. The binding is tight and square. There is a slight crease to the lower right corner, and a dot of age foxing to the last few pages of the text block, but no creases to the spine, no writing on the text block. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Greenwillow, 1988. Retelling of the Robin Hood legend from the author of 'The Hero and The Crown'. Dust jacket artwork by Alan Lee. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sewn binding is tight and square. Hardcover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, no edge wear. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Doubleday, 1978. This is a book club edition. The dust jacket is intact and has been protected with a clear, removable, library quality cover. 444 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-1/2", dark blue boards with the author's name and title imprinted on the spine. By the author of 'Airport' and 'The Money Changers', this is the dramatic story of what could happen to society if the electricity went off! The boards are flat, the binding is intact and straight, corners of the boards are not bumped or creased. One dot of edge wear to the jacket at the back flap near the top corner, barely 1/32" tall wear mark at that top corner. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The edges of the text block are clean. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.