Secure Checkout

Website Secured with 256-bit TLS Encryption

Cart Totals

Promo Code:	– $0.00
Subtotal:	$17,600.00
Shipping:	$46.95
	$0.00
Donation Amount:	$0.00
Total:	$17,646.95
Change Currency:

Contact

Email Address

Re-type Email Address

Shipping

Expedited shipping $100.45 2 - 6 days

Standard Shipping $46.95 2 - 14 days

All fields are required unless marked optional.

Add Shipping Note

Payment

Verified and Secured. Guaranteed.

Website Secured with 256-bit TLS Encryption

Please select your payment method from the following list:

PayPal
Credit or Debit Card
Express Wallet

Click the button to checkout with PayPal.

You will be charged $17,646.95 when completing this purchase.

Cart Totals

Subtotal:	$17,600.00
Shipping:	$46.95
:	$0.00
Donation Amount:	$0.00
Total:	$17,646.95
Change Currency:

You are about to purchase:

The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club - 20 Parts in 19 - with an Abundance of First and Second Issue Wrappers and Plates; ANNOTATED By Dickens Bibliographer Thomas Hatton by Dickens, Charles

7 to 14 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $4.00

Details

$12,500.00

( US$)

Seller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc.

Title: The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club - 20 Parts in 19 - with an Abundance of First and Second Issue Wrappers and Plates; ANNOTATED By Dickens Bibliographer Thomas Hatton
Author: Dickens, Charles
Seller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc. (United States)
Description: London [April 1836 - November 1837]: Chapman & Hall. First Edition. First edition in the original monthly parts, 20 parts in 19, with 43 illustrations by Seymour, Phiz and Buss. A near prime copy, lacking just 3 of the 11 points required in Eckel's bibliography, "The First Editions of the Writings of Charles Dickens." The three points lacking are #2, 3 and 8; all 11 of Eckel's points are enumerated below. Part numbers, which are complete and in accord with Hatton & Cleaver are XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII and XIX/XX - Part XI lacks only 2 leaves of the Advertiser and part XII lacks only the Mechi catalogue. Additionally, let us name the parts and the ads they are lacking: Part I lacks only the Chapman & Hall ad; part II lacks only the author's Address; part III lacks the Chapman & Hall ad, The Toilet ad and the Address; part IV lacks only the Advertiser; part VII lacks the Advertiser and Phrenology ad; part VIII lacks the Advertiser and Geo. Henekey ad; part IX lacks the Advertiser and The Parterre ad and Geo. Henekey ad; part X lacks one leaf of the Advertiser and both rear ads; part XI lacks two leaves of the Advertiser; part XII lacks only the Mechi ad; part XIII lacks the Pigot's Colored Views ad, Ward's Miscellany ad and the Argyll Rooms ad; the remaining parts XIV through XIX/XX are COMPLETE and in accord with Hatton & Cleaver. THE WRAPPERS; all front wrappers are dated MDCCCXXXVI (1836). Wrappers of part I, early (meaning not 1st or 2nd issue); part II, early; part III, early, part IV, early, with inside of wraps blank; part V, front wrap is 1st issue, rear wrap is 2nd issue with inside blank (see Hatton & Cleaver pp. 25-28; part VI, front wrap is 2nd issue, rear wrap is early (1838); part VII, front wrap is 2nd issue, rear wrap is 2nd issue (Oct. 1836, same month as 1st issue); part VIII, Front wrap is 1st issue, rear wrap is 2nd issue; part IX, early; part X, correct; part XI, correct; part XII, early; part XIII, correct; XIV, correct; part XV, correct; part XVI, correct; part XVII, correct; part XVIII, correct; part XIX/XX, correct. THE PLATES; all plates are before letters, i.e., without captions. As called for in Hatton and Cleaver, plates in parts I through XI have page numbers; plates in parts XII through XIX/XX have no page numbers. Relative to the plates in part XII, Hatton & Cleaver agree with Miller & Strange [see Miller & Strange "A Centenary Bibliography of the Pickwick Papers, page 45], "Both plates [in part XII] appear unpaged as well as paged, the former prior to the latter." Therefore, the plates in part XII are first plate, second state. Notably, this exceptional set has the first issue of the vignette title with "Tony Veller" on sign as well as the suppressed Buss plates in part III. The plates in part I are as follows: (1) first state of the second Seymour plate; (2) second state of the second Seymour plate; (3) first state of the second Seymour plate; (4) first state of the second Seymour plate. The plates in part II: (5) first plate, first state; (6) first plate, first state; (7) first plate, first state. The plates in part IV: (10) second state of first plate; (11) second state of first plate. The plates in part V are first state, part VI are second state, part VII are first state, part VIII are first state, part IX are first state, part X are first plate, part XI are first plate, part XII are first plate, second state, part XIII are first plate, part XIV are first plate, part XV, plate 32 is first plate, and plate 33 is second plate; part XVI is first plates; part XVII, plate 36 is first plate, plate 37 is second plate; part XVIII has first plates and in part XIX/XX, all are first plates. In part X, the obverse of plate 23 is ANNOTATED by Thomas Hatton thus: "only state of this plate: another plate exists." Plates are very good to fine, with the exception of those in part IX, which are browned at edges, not affecting illustrations. THE TEXT is first issue in parts VII, XIII, and XIV; the text is mixed in parts VI and VIII; parts XV through XIX/XX have no textual points of priority. Previous owner names appear on front wraps of parts VI, XII, XVIII and XIX/XX. Now we will list the 11 points required by Eckel for a prime Pickwick: #1. All front covers must bear the date 1836. #2. Parts I and II front wrappers must carry the words "With four illustrations by Seymour. #3. Part III front wrapper must carry the words "With Illustrations by R. W. Buss." #4. Part I must have four plates by Seymour, signed and not re-etched by Phiz. #5. Part II must have 3 plates by Seymour signed. #6. Part III must have the two plates signed "Drawn and etched by R. W. Buss" and the page numbers. #7. Part IV has the two plates indistinctly signed "Nemo" and not "Phiz." #8. Parts II, III and XV must have the Addresses by the Author. #9. Parts XVII, XVIII and XIX/XX must have the Addresses by the publishers. #10. Parts I to XII must have no captions, only page numbers where they are inserted; parts XIII to XIX/XX must have neither captions nor page numbers. #11. On the vignette title page the name "Weller" on the signboard above the door must appear with a "V" and the signature "Phiz fecit" must surround the tablet at the bottom of the frontispiece. The present Pickwick is lacking only numbers 2, 3 and 8 above. Light soiling on some wrappers; small corner repair to rear wrap of part X. Internally clean and bright. Housed in a custom green quarter leather slipcase, with chemise. Armorial bookplate is affixed to the chemise. This exceptional set comes with a pedigree - it is from the legendary Hatton & Cleaver collection. Provenance: The Hatton & Cleaver collection, The Heritage Bookshop, Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc. Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 1-88.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Signed Copy) by J. K. Rowling

2 to 8 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $7.00

Details

$3,500.00

( US$)

Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA

Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Signed Copy)
Author: J. K. Rowling
Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA (United States)
ISBN: 9780590353403
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition/Eighth Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. SIGNED boldly by the author to the title page, signed during her October 1999 tour of America, signature authenticated with a certificate included. A beautiful copy of this now classic debut novel of Harry Potter; the first of 7 volumes and basis for the extraordinary film (and multiple spin-offs). This is the first US edition/8th printing, still in the first state jacket without "Year 1" to the spine. A fine copy with only a gentle push to the spine ends, a pinpoint rub to the front board, and a couple of tiny marks to the exterior text block, else as new and unread; housed in a crisp, clean, and bright as new jacket that shows only the slightest of rubbing to the edges. A highly collectible and presentable copy of this treasured title, uncommon with Rowling's signature; a bucket list item for the Potter fan! Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box.

Autographed Letter Signed by LETTERMAN, David (1947 - )

6 to 14 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $7.00

Details

$750.00

( US$)

Seller: Argosy Book Store

Title: Autographed Letter Signed
Author: LETTERMAN, David (1947 - )
Seller: Argosy Book Store (United States)
Description: 1985. unbound. Rare handwritten letter from David Letterman to Washington Post columnist Tom Shales. Written in 1985 on NBC letterhead, Letterman thanks Shales for a recent article and phone conversation. In that article, critic Tom Shales had noted that David Letterman cleverly declined an invitation to an inaugural gala by pleading a "longstanding family commitment." Shales pointed out this was likely a transparent excuse used by the studiously cautious host. Letterman jokingly ends his letter using the same line..."I would have written sooner but as you know, I have this long standing family commitment. Yours truly David Letterman. David Michael Letterman is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer, and auto racing team owner. He hosted late-night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,080 episodes of Late Night and Late Show, surpassing his friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late-night talk show host in American television history. This item is from the collection of Television critic Tom Shales (1944 - 2024). Shales was an incisively funny Washington Post columnist, he earned the nickname Terrible Tom and had the clout to make or break shows. Shales won the Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 1988. During his three-decade career those in the industry considered him both a kingmaker and a high executioner in an era when network television's hold on American culture was at it's peak. Time magazine called him "brilliant, thoughtful, incisive and screamingly funny...also, vicious, infuriating, cruel and unfair". His thrice-weekly Washington Post TV column, 'On the Air,' syndicated in 59 other newspapers. The Tom Shales collection includes letters, cards and correspondence from celebrated television and entertainment legends, newscasters and politicians, including letters from Norman Lear, David Letterman, Johnny Carson, Conan O'Brien, Garry Shandling, Fred Rogers, Carol Burnett, David Brinkley, Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw, Edward Kennedy, Nancy Reagan and many more. Please inquire for more information.

One of the Earliest Lesbian Plays "Girls in Uniform", Spanish Language Pulp ca. 1931 by Christa Winsloe

2 to 8 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $15.00

Details

$550.00

( US$)

Seller: Max Rambod Inc.

Title: One of the Earliest Lesbian Plays "Girls in Uniform", Spanish Language Pulp ca. 1931
Author: Christa Winsloe
Seller: Max Rambod Inc. (United States)
Description: 1931. [LGBTQ] Winsloe, Christa. Muchachas de Uniforme con ilustraciones de la pelicula (Girls in Uniform with illustrations of the film). Spanish version by Th. Scheppelmann. Illustrations distributed by Exclusives Huet. Barcelona: Editorial Juventud, S.A., n.d. 104 pages total, including 8 pages of photograph movie stills from the 1931 German film, Madchen in Uniform. 9.5" x 7" softcover pictorial wrappers, featuring an image of Hertha Theile and the headmaster of the school. Although the book itself is often listed as "n.d." (no date), bibliographic records and historical context confirm its release to coincide with the Spanish premiere of the 1931 film it illustrates. The 1931 film Girls in Uniform, set in a female boarding school, one of the earliest narrative films to explicitly portray Lesbianism. The book features the Spanish version of the original play and several sepia photographs of the main actress, Hertha Theile, the headmaster of the school, and the young female students in the film. An early portrayal of Lesbianism in entertainment, Comes with a 1970's French Fiches de Cinema card that tells the history of the 1931 cast and film. Both the book and card are in very good condition.

Highwaymen: A Book of Gallant Rogues by Finger, Charles J.

4 to 7 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $4.95

Details

$125.00

( EU VAT US$0)

Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books

Title: Highwaymen: A Book of Gallant Rogues
Author: Finger, Charles J.
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: New York: Robert M. McBride & Company, 1923. First U.S. Edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. Large 8vo., 258pp. Beautiful First US Edition of this anthology of the exploits of a half-dozen of English history's most notorious highwaymen. Bound in publisher's original brown textured cloth with titles stamped in red on spine and front board. Illustrated end-papers. Illustrations from woodblocks by Paul Honore. Square, tight and clean throughout with just a touch of wear to heel. Remarkably well preserved. As is the equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($3.00) which has fairly minor wear to edges, fold ends and tips. Lightly toning. Still fresh and bright and difficult to find, particularly in nice condition. A gorgeous collectable copy of an uncommon title.

Grand Canon of the Arkansas D+RGRR by Savage, C.R. [Charles Roscoe]

2 to 8 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $3.00

Details

$100.00

( EU VAT US$0)

Seller: Tschanz Rare Books

Title: Grand Canon of the Arkansas D+RGRR
Author: Savage, C.R. [Charles Roscoe]
Seller: Tschanz Rare Books (United States)
Description: Salt Lake City: C.R. Savage Photo, 1877. Boudoir cabinet card. Albumen photograph [19 cm x 13 cm] on a gray mount [21.5 cm x 13 cm] Art bazar backstamp. Minor age toning to extremities. View of the Arkansas River with the Denver & Rio Grande rail line on the right bank. Charles Roscoe Savage (1832-1909) was an accomplished and prolific photographer who lived successfully within his Salt Lake City community and traveled widely throughout the West taking photographs and befriending other important photographers of his day such as Carleton Watkins, Edward Wilson, Timothy O'Sullivan, Alfred Hart and A.J. Russell. Savage took several of the West's most famous images at the celebration of the joining of the transcontinental railroads at Promontory Point, Utah in 1869. Savage also took the first photographs of what became Zion National Park.

1 1/2 Page Typed Letter From Ethel Fairmont Beene (Monty) to Caroline Marshall dated Cheshire, CT; March 10, 1933

7 to 14 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $6.00

Details

$75.00

( EU VAT US$0)

Seller: De Wolfe and Wood

Title: 1 1/2 Page Typed Letter From Ethel Fairmont Beene (Monty) to Caroline Marshall dated Cheshire, CT; March 10, 1933
Seller: De Wolfe and Wood (United States)
Description: Good condition. Beebe writes about her relationship with Tolstoy and a book they were both working on. She wants the manuscript back and suggests that someone else should help him with the book. She goes on to state, "Marriage in my estimation is not a reform school.

Secure Checkout