Louisville, KY: Butler Books, 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. 8 1/2 X 10 3/4 Inches. 271 PP. Original price of $39.95 intact on rear cover. Signed and inscribed by Zoeller on the second page. Dated in the year of publication. A very nice pictorial history of bourbon and the Kentucky distilleries..... More
Rutland, VT: Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1968. First Thus. Hardcover. Stated "First Tuttle Edition" on the copyright page. Original price of $7.50 intact on front flap. Reprint of the 1886 classic with color illustrations. Light foxing to top edge. Hint of wear at DJ edges. An extremely clean copy overall..... More
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1954. First American Edition. Hardcover. 5 3/8 X 8 1/8 Inches. 177 PP. A surprisingly fresh example of Dunhill's second and final book. Published five years prior to his death, The Gentle Art of Smoking covers the "art" from the growing of the tobacco to..... More
Coldwater, MI: Norton Auctioneers, 1984-2003. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. Each measures 8 X 10 1/2 Inches. 39 original auction brochures representing over two decades of defunct theme parks in America. All brochures from Norton of Michigan - "THE WORLDWIDE AMUSEMENT AUCTIONEERS". An impressive record of the sale of..... More
New York: Windward House, 1933. First Thus. Hardcover. 7 3/4 X 10 1/4 Inches. 210 PP. First printing after the limited edition from Derrydale Press. Original price of $5.00 intact on front flap. "Inscribed for Charles B. Coleman by Joseph B. Thomas - May 1st, 1936. In appreciation of a...... More
Surrey: Edisea Limited / Boat International, 1977. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 9 X 12 1/8 Inches. 304 PP. Stunning boating lifestyle publication featuring photographic coverage of a selection of a the finest yachts in the world. Filled with ads for yachts, yacht builders and the like. Original subscription card..... More
New York: David McKay Company, 1958. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 7 3/4 X 10 1/4 Inches. 1919 PP. #1495 of 1500 numbered copies. Housed in original issue slipcase. Case a bit scuffed and worn at the top edge. A magnificent example of the book. More
New York: Whittlesey House, 1937. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 3/4 X 8 1/4 Inches. 236 PP. Dust jacket retains original price of $2.50 on the front flap. A very early book on how you can make best use of the RV (recreational vehicle) in your life. Nice RV..... More
London: Neville Spearman, 1961. First Thus. Hardcover. 5 1/2 X 8 3/4 Inches. 164 PP. First English edition after the French (1958). Possibly the most well-known cave-diver of the 20th Century. Original publisher blue cloth binding. Original dust jacket price-clipped. Slight wear to DJ edges and folds. A clean copy..... More
New York: A.L. Burt Company, 1934. Early Edition. Hardcover. 5 3/8 X 8 1/4 Inches. 460 PP. Early edition in the scarce original dust jacket. Original publisher cloth with title stamping in gilt on front cover. Playing card illustration on front board is in beautiful condition. Rules for hundreds of..... More
Evansville, IN: Indian Archery & Toy Corp. 1928. First Edition, First Printing. 4 1/8 X 6 3/8 Inches. 32 PP. Original staple binding. Illustrated with several diagrams and live action photographs. Staple holes at top and bottom (from original mailing we presume). A nice copy of this expanded edition from..... More
Georgetown, DE: Sussex Prints, Inc., 1986. Daniel G. Coston Jr. First Edition, First Printing. Spiral bound. 6 1/4 X 9 Inches. 124 PP. Original first printing copy illustrated by Daniel G. Coston Jr. Part of the Shellfish series from Sussex Prints. Original spiral binding stamped with the title. A nice..... More
New York: White, Stokes & Allen, 1887. First American Edition, 1st Printing. Hardcover. 4 1/8 X 6 3/8 Inches. 84 PP. The first complete book on the new game of "Draw Poker" published in America! Original chromolithograph front board depicting a Royal Flush (of hearts of course). Original blue cloth..... More
New York: The Derrydale Press, 2002. Signed Limited Edition. Hardcover. 7 1/4 X 10 1/4 Inches. 302 PP. Deluxe green cloth with original clamshell box. #108 of 1000 copies signed by Hooker on the special limitation page. An unread copy. A PO date written in ink (March 18, 2002) on..... More
Chicago: National Sportsman, Inc., 1940. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 1/4 X 11 1/2 Inches. 32 Pages. Cover art by Philip Brown (P.B.) Parsons. Filled with ads for brands like Winchester, Old Grand-Dad, Evinrude and Ray-Ban! Great "Casting for Bass" fishing article by Breems Forrest as well as..... More