Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 447 PP. Signed by Hiaasen on the title-page without inscription. First printing copy with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact on..... More
Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/8 Inches. 365 PP. First printing with full number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact. This copy from the archives of the University Press of Florida and..... More
Tampa, FL: Castillo Printing, 1949. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 X 9 Inches. 34 PP. First printing copy of this rather scarce book of poetry illustrated with period photographs of the St. John's River at Jacksonville, Florida. Original red cloth binding. Hint of wear to edges. More
New York: Ballantine, 1974. First Paperback Edition. Original wraps. 4 1/4 X 7 Inches. 247 PP. Stated First Printing with no other dates on the copyright page. Scarce book. From the Pulitzer Prize Winning author of The Yearling. General wear from a light reading. PO ink to last page of..... More
Deland,FL: Original Document, 1885. Original Document. Single Sheet. 8 X 13 Inches. 4 PP. Extremely rare October 20, 1885 land purchase agreement between Henry A. DeLand and J. Willis Westlake. Deland, a wealthy baking soda producer from New York, founded the town of DeLand after visiting his sister in 1876..... More
Miami, FL: Adhil Publishing (Miami Design Preservation League), 1986-2001. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 1/2 X 11 Inches. Archive of 13 original Miami Art Deco Weekend Programs dating from 1986 to 2001. The Miami Art Deco Weekend was created by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) in 1976..... More
Unknown: ORIGINAL, Circa 1930's. Original Photograph. Photograph. 3 1/2 x 5 Inches. B/W. Very nice Florida photograph lot annotated by the original owner. The shots clearly ID a John Ebersole. The photographs include shots of: Tampa/St. Petersburg Bridge, Coral Gables, "Miami seen from the Causway" (sic) Mrs. Gertons home in..... More
Washington DC: Gales & Seaton (GPO). First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 5 1/2 X 8 5/8 Inches. Two volumes, both removed from larger volume. The 1822 "Treaty with Spain for the Cession of the Floridas" is 48 PP. The 1824 "Transactions in East and West Florida" is 86 PP..... More
Miami, FL: Franklin Press, 1936. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 160 PP. Scarce original self-published book on the financial and real estate book in Miami and Coral Gables in the 1920's and 30's. Important early account with photographs of the principal investors, real estate..... 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
Jacksonville, FL: University of North Florida Press, 1989. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 9 3/8 X 12 1/4 Inches. 421 PP. Classic book on the history and architecture of Jacksonville, Florida. Slight bumping to corners. DJ exhibits scuffing and wear at edges. Chipping at folds of DJ. A rare book..... More
Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Press, 1944. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 5/8 X 9 3/4 Inches. 308 PP. Scarce first printing in the orignal issue green cloth binding. PO bookplate on verso of FFEP and on rear endpaper. Light toning and foxing. Sound binding. More
Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 2008. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 243 PP. First edition with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $29.95 intact on front flap. Nice history of the WPA in south Florida..... More
Miami, FL: Miami Post Publishing Company, 1950. First Edition. Original wraps. 9 X 12 Inches. 38 PP. Scarce original 1940's "High Society" social magazine targeted at visitors to Miami and Miami Beach. This issue highlights the "Coronado" luxury hotel. Issues of "The Visitor" & "The Hotel Guest Book" are filled..... More
Miami, FL: Miami Post Publishing Company, 1948. First Edition. Original wraps. 9 X 12 Inches. 38 PP. Scarce original 1940's "High Society" magazine targeted at visitors to Miami and Miami Beach. This issue highlights "The Broadmoor By the Sea" luxury hotel. Issues of "The Visitor" & "The Hotel Guest Book"..... More
Miami, FL: Miami Post Publishing Company, 1948. First Edition. Original wraps. 9 X 12 Inches. 38 PP. Scarce original 1940's "High Society" magazine targeted at visitors to Miami and Miami Beach. Issues of "The Visitor" & "The Hotel Guest Book" are filled with updates on important visitors to the city..... More
Miami, FL: Miami Post Publishing Company, 1948. First Edition. Original wraps. 9 X 12 Inches. 42 PP. Scarce original 1940's "High Society" magazine targeted at visitors to Miami and Miami Beach. Issues of "The Visitor" are filled with updates on important visitors to the city as well as advertisements for..... More
Miami, FL: Miami Post Publishing Company, 1951. First Edition. Original wraps. 9 X 12 Inches. 58 PP. Scarce original 1950's "High Society" magazine targeted at visitors to Miami and Miami Beach. Issues of "The Visitor" are filled with updates on important visitors to the city as well as advertisements for..... More
Jacksonville, FL: University of North Florida Press, 1989. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 9 3/8 X 12 1/4 Inches. 421 PP. Stated First Edition copy. Signed and inscribed by author on the verso of the half title-page. Signed and dated (Dec. 7, 1989) by Judy Davis on the title-page. Signed..... More
New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 2013. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 556 PP. Stated First Edition with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $27.50 intact on front flap of DJ. A surprisingly scarce title. An..... More
New York: Knopf, 1991. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/2 X 9 1/2 Inches. 325 PP. Signed by author directly on the title-page. Original price of $21.00 intact on front flap of DJ. Spine is worn a bit from a previous reading, else fine. More
Jacksonville, FL: S.F. Hall, 1898. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 5 3/4 X 8 3/4 Inches. 50 PP. Very scarce original summary (meeting minutes) of the annual convention of the Royal Arch Masons in the state of Florida. Of particular note is the list of the "Fraternal Dead" for..... More
Miami Beach, FL: 1960's. Ephemera. Single Sheet. 13 of the flyers are 8 1/2 X 11 Inches. One flyer 9 1/4 X 12 1/4 Inches. Rare lot of 14 vintage 1960's advertising flyers for Miami Beach Motels and Hotels. The lot includes: The Blue Horizon, The Surfside Plaza, Carib Resort..... More
Orlando, FL: Universal Studios, 1989. Original Photograph. Photograph. Lot of 8 original 1989 Universal Studios 35mm press slides. These eight slides feature major aspects of the theme park that opened in 1990. The slides include: The Universal Studios Florida Logo, an aerial view of the park, a behind the scenes..... More
Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 447 PP. Signed and inscribed by Hiaasen on the half title-page. First printing copy with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact..... More