{"title":"BKS 1 - All Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated selection of literary treasures, rare volumes, and collectible books from private estates and antiquarian sources.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"signed-limited-first-printing-set-by-richard-nixon","title":"The Memoirs of Richard Nixon and No More Vietnams by Richard Nixon 1978 1985 Signed Limited Edition Set with Slipcase","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eDESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA dual signed presidential set of notable historical and collectible significance.\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Nixon\u003cbr data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Memoirs of Richard Nixon; No More Vietnams\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"287\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grosset and Dunlap; Arbor House\u003cbr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"347\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003cbr data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978; 1985\u003cbr data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003cbr data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"424\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing\u003cbr data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed leather (Memoirs); cloth boards (No More Vietnams) with slipcase\u003cbr data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slipcase present\u003cbr data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eISBN (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"647\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not measured\u003cbr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Spence Authentication Auction Letter of Authenticity present\u003cbr data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes signed by Richard Nixon in both volumes\u003cbr data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition Memoirs numbered 2356 of 2500 with dual signed companion volume and authentication\u003cbr data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limitation page confirms signed numbered issue of The Memoirs of Richard Nixon with accompanying first edition No More Vietnams, both bearing authentic Nixon signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both volumes present in mint condition consistent with careful preservation; leather binding of Memoirs clean and well preserved with sharp gilt and minimal handling wear; cloth boards of No More Vietnams clean and structurally sound; slipcase intact with strong presentation and light, negligible shelf wear; bindings tight and stable; interiors clean with no markings or inscriptions observed beyond the author signatures and limitation page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dual signed presidential set comprising the limited edition The Memoirs of Richard Nixon numbered 2356 of 2500 and a first edition first printing of No More Vietnams, both signed by Richard Nixon and accompanied by a JSA Auction Letter of Authenticity. The leatherbound Memoirs represents Nixons comprehensive retrospective on public service and diplomacy, while No More Vietnams offers a later policy reflection on military intervention and foreign affairs. Together the volumes form a cohesive primary source pairing documenting executive perspective across two distinct post presidential periods, with the dual signatures and authentication substantially enhancing collector and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2828\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eOften chosen for the private library or study, particularly where history is read with discernment rather than display.\u003cbr data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eA considered selection for the collector of presidential works or those who value a signed record of American political thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. This is a set selected to be kept, referenced, and quietly regarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Nixon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516818673858,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00037-LOC","price":1698.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/The_Memoirs_of_Richard_Nixon.png?v=1767702845"},{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-the-madrid-codices-6-volume-set","title":"Leonardo da Vinci The Madrid Codices Six Volume Facsimile Set McGraw Hill First Edition Complete with Case","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eA complete six-volume facsimile edition of Leonardo da Vinci’s \u003cem data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eMadrid Codices\u003c\/em\u003e, presented in the original case with accompanying translations—issued as a scholarly reproduction of one of the most significant rediscoveries of da Vinci’s technical manuscripts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leonardo da Vinci\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Madrid Codices\u003cbr data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"319\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e McGraw Hill\u003cbr data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"359\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"373\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003cbr data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facsimile Edition\u003cbr data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"436\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eISBN (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extensive facsimile plates and manuscript reproductions throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"654\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not measured\u003cbr data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English and facsimile Italian manuscript text\u003cbr data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete six volume collector facsimile set in original case reproducing the Madrid Codices manuscripts\u003cbr data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Published as an official facsimile reproduction set of the rediscovered Madrid Codices manuscripts issued as a six volume collector format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e All six volumes retain original bindings with light shelf wear consistent with careful storage; spines and boards remain structurally sound; bindings tight; interiors clean with well preserved facsimile plates and minimal toning observed; original case present with expected exterior wear from handling but structurally intact; no significant markings or inscriptions observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A confirmed complete six volume collector facsimile set of Leonardo da Vincis Madrid Codices issued following the rediscovery of the manuscripts and produced as a scholarly reproduction of the original notebooks. The set presents detailed facsimile plates of Leonardos technical drawings notes and mechanical studies, offering a cohesive archival reproduction intended for collectors and institutional libraries. Complete high end sets in the original case are significantly more desirable than partial groupings due to their scholarly integrity and display cohesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2546\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003eOften chosen for the private library or study, particularly where scholarship and presentation are equally regarded.\u003cbr data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eA considered selection for those who understand the value of a well-kept edition of enduring importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. This is a set selected to be kept, referenced, and quietly regarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46519163945154,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00039-LOC","price":2798.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/DaVinci.png?v=1767736216"},{"product_id":"norman-rockwell-illustrated-adventures-of-huckleberry-finn-mark-twain-1968","title":"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain 1968 Heritage Press Rockwell Illustrated Slipcase Edition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eA 1968 Heritage Press edition of \u003cem data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\u003c\/em\u003e by Mark Twain, illustrated by Norman Rockwell and presented in a slipcase. This edition brings together a cornerstone of American literature with one of the most recognizable illustrators of the twentieth century, offering both literary and visual significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"527\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Twain\u003cbr data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"552\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\u003cbr data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norman Rockwell\u003cbr data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"645\" data-start=\"631\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Heritage Press\u003cbr data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"667\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003cbr data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003cbr data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage Press Illustrated Slipcased Edition\u003cbr data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"781\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"808\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather bound hardcover\u003cbr data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eSlipcase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present, original publisher slipcase\u003cbr data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"900\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued (as standard for Heritage Press slipcased editions)\u003cbr data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eISBN (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-ISBN era\u003cbr data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated by Norman Rockwell with eight color plates\u003cbr data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7.5 x 11 x 1.5 inches\u003cbr data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather bound; Norman Rockwell illustrated; eight color plates; original slipcase; Heritage Press deluxe illustrated edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copyright page indicates Heritage Press 1968 illustrated edition with Rockwell artwork, issued in slipcase without dust jacket consistent with publisher format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eFine condition. Leather boards remain clean and well preserved with sharp corners and strong gilt. Spine straight with tight, stable binding. Interior pages bright, crisp, and free of writing, inscriptions, or markings observed. All illustrated plates present. Original slipcase in fine condition with minimal to no visible wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2465\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1972\"\u003eA deluxe Heritage Press illustrated edition of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn featuring eight color plates by Norman Rockwell. This large-format slipcased volume pairs Twain’s classic American novel with Rockwell’s iconic mid-century illustrations, making it one of the more desirable illustrated Heritage Press productions. Issued in leather binding with original slipcase, this 1968 edition represents a high-quality collector’s printing intended for display and long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eOften chosen for the private library, particularly where classic American literature is meant to be both read and displayed.\u003cbr data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eA considered selection for those who appreciate illustrated editions that bring familiar works into renewed focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. 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Written in the voice of Alice B Toklas, the work presents a literary memoir that simultaneously documents and reframes the modernist circles of early twentieth century Paris, including associations with Picasso, Matisse, and Hemingway. The volume stands as a significant modernist text noted for its unconventional narrative voice and lasting influence on autobiographical and experimental prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2360\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften chosen for collections centered on modernist literature, particularly where first editions serve as both cultural artifacts and conversation pieces.\u003cbr\u003eA considered selection for those who appreciate works that document literary circles as much as they define them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. 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The volume contains a collection of essays and philosophical reflections printed with decorative typographic elements typical of Hubbard’s publications. This copy is hand-signed and numbered, adding bibliographic significance for collectors of Roycroft and early 20th-century American literary works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"2144\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. 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This is a volume selected for its presence, its provenance, and its place within a defined tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elbert Hubbard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550122168514,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00035-LOC","price":698.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/HollyhocksandGoldenglow_63aaf595-b2a3-4772-a322-f5a753285877.png?v=1767732341"},{"product_id":"the-town-by-william-faulkner-1957","title":"The Town William Faulkner 1957 First Edition Random House Hardcover Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eA 1957 first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eThe Town\u003c\/em\u003e by William Faulkner, published by Random House and presented with its original dust jacket. 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This copy retains its original unclipped dust jacket with strong color and well preserved structure, a key factor in collector desirability for mid century Faulkner first editions. As part of the Yoknapatawpha County cycle, the novel represents a mature phase of Faulkners work, documenting the calculated rise of Flem Snopes within a tightly observed Southern social landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2260\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eOften chosen for collections centered on twentieth-century American literature, particularly where Faulkner’s later works are appreciated in complete form.\u003cbr data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eA considered selection for those who value first editions that reflect both literary achievement and careful preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. This is a volume selected for its place within a larger body of work and its continued relevance to serious collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Faulkner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550127149250,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T2-00036-LOC","price":398.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Faulkner_100bfd6f-30bc-4b19-8f69-11a9a09a8a04.png?v=1767732949"},{"product_id":"centennial-edition-box-set-alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-through-the-looking-glass-by-lewis-carroll","title":"Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass 1965 Centennial Edition Boxed Set Tenniel Illustrated","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"321\" data-start=\"310\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eA 1965 Centennial Edition of \u003cem data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-end=\"418\" data-start=\"391\"\u003eThrough the Looking-Glass\u003c\/em\u003e by Lewis Carroll, published by Random House and presented as a two-volume boxed set. Featuring the original illustrations by John Tenniel, this edition offers a refined presentation of one of the most enduring works in children’s literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"25\" data-start=\"14\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lewis Carroll\u003cbr data-end=\"42\" data-start=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alices Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass\u003cbr data-end=\"117\" data-start=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"117\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Random House, Inc.\u003cbr data-end=\"153\" data-start=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"153\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003cbr data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965\u003cbr data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"219\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centennial Edition\u003cbr data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"241\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-end=\"268\" data-start=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover, cloth bindings in publisher slipcase\u003cbr data-end=\"331\" data-start=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"331\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None issued\u003cbr data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eISBN (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-end=\"401\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"401\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Tenniel illustrations\u003cbr data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"449\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-end=\"478\" data-start=\"475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"478\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not measured\u003cbr data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"522\" data-start=\"509\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"582\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-volume centennial edition set; original publisher slipcase; Tenniel illustrated texts\u003cbr data-end=\"698\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"698\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Title pages and copyright pages state A Centennial Edition published by Random House, Inc. 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"829\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slipcase shows visible toning, surface soiling, and edge wear consistent with age and storage. Cloth boards on both volumes remain structurally sound with light rubbing and mild age toning to extremities. Spines stable with tight bindings and intact hinges. Interior pages are clean with light, even toning typical of mid-20th century paper, and no writing, inscriptions, or foxing observed. Overall a well-preserved boxed set with honest age wear to the outer case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centennial edition two-volume set containing Alices Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, published by Random House in 1965 with the original John Tenniel illustrations. Issued as a commemorative edition, this set preserves the classic Victorian texts in a uniform mid-century collector format with matching cloth bindings and slipcase. A representative illustrated centennial issue documenting the continued canonical status of Carroll’s works in twentieth-century publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eOften chosen as a gift or display piece, particularly where familiar works are meant to be presented with a sense of occasion.\u003cbr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eA considered selection for those who appreciate illustrated editions that carry both literary recognition and visual charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. 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One of Seuss’s most recognizable works, this volume combines whimsical illustration with underlying social commentary, making it both a children’s classic and a sought-after collectible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. Seuss|\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eRandom House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, First State\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFirst Printing (no later printings stated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover (illustrated boards)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e First State Dust Jacket Present, unclipped with original $2.95 price present\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (if applicable)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pre-ISBN era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated by the author (Dr. Seuss) with full-color illustrations throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePagination: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot stated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: None observed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, First State, Author Illustrated, Dust Jacket Present\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Verification Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eStated First Edition; first state per provided listing details (no later printings noted in description)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eBook and dust jacket present well with light, age-appropriate wear. Dust jacket retains strong color with minor edge wear and small imperfections consistent with handling. Boards remain clean and binding is tight. Interior pages are well-preserved with light toning. Please review all images closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eA true first edition, first state of \u003cem data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eYertle the Turtle\u003c\/em\u003e, representing one of Dr. Seuss’s enduring and widely collected titles. Known for its distinctive illustration style and layered storytelling, the work appeals to both collectors of children’s literature and those seeking culturally significant first printings. Copies retaining their original dust jacket are particularly desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eOften chosen for collections centered on twentieth-century illustrated works, particularly where early Dr. Seuss titles are appreciated beyond their surface simplicity.\u003cbr data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eA considered selection for those who recognize that certain children’s books quietly move into the realm of lasting cultural artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. This is a volume selected as much for its place in collecting as for its familiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Seuss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550156280002,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00040-LOC","price":648.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/YertletheTurtleandOtherStories_82eaa316-9077-4284-882e-e001b24524c9.png?v=1767834587"},{"product_id":"quintessential-disney-a-pop-up-gallery-of-classic-disney-moments-2005","title":"Quintessential Disney: A Pop-Up Gallery of Classic Disney Moments (2005)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eA beautifully produced copy of \u003cem data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eQuintessential Disney: A Pop-Up Gallery of Classic Disney Moments\u003c\/em\u003e (2005), featuring intricate paper engineering that brings iconic scenes to life. Designed as both a collectible and display piece, this volume captures the artistry and storytelling legacy of Disney through dimensional presentation. 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Boards structurally sound with clean covers. Binding intact. Interior pop-up mechanisms presumed complete and functional based on provided information (confirm all pop-ups and moving elements before final listing). Light handling wear may be present consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eQuintessential Disney: A Pop-Up Gallery of Classic Disney Moments\u003c\/em\u003e is a large-format interactive volume showcasing iconic scenes from Disney films through elaborate paper engineering and full-color illustration. Designed as a display-quality pop-up gallery, the book presents classic Disney characters and cinematic moments in dimensional form. A collectible modern Disney publication appealing to animation collectors, pop-up book enthusiasts, and Disney memorabilia collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eThere are books that are read, and others that are experienced. This piece belongs to the latter—suited for display, for shared moments, or for the collector who values presentation as much as content. It offers itself naturally as a thoughtful gift, particularly for those drawn to Disney’s visual legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Disney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594410905794,"sku":"BKS-NF-T1-00003-LOC","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Disney_Pop-Up_1.png?v=1768909513"},{"product_id":"esquire-party-book-first-edition-later-printing-designed-by-seymour-chwast-excellent-dust-jacket","title":"Esquire Party Book Later Printing Seymour Chwast Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eA later printing of \u003cem data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eThe Esquire Party Book\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring iconic cover and interior design work by renowned graphic designer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeymour Chwast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Originally conceived as a stylish and often irreverent guide to entertaining, the book reflects mid-century social culture through bold illustration, playful typography, and distinctly period humor. 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The presence of the original dust jacket and confirmed first printing status make this a desirable example for collectors of graphic design, mid-century publications, and Esquire-related ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. 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Lippincott Company and presented with its original illustrated dust jacket. Written before Frank’s better-known post-apocalyptic novel \u003cem\u003eAlas, Babylon\u003c\/em\u003e, this Cold War-era thriller captures the political tension, nuclear anxiety, and espionage fears of mid-century America. The copyright page confirms this as a first edition and notes that a small portion of the novel was previously published under the title “Seven Days to Never.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pat Frank\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forbidden Area\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e J. B. 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The inscription appears to read “For Floyd Frazier — All best wishes — Elmer Kelton,” dated 7\/27\/72. Publisher, edition, printing, ISBN, and publication date are not visible in the available image and should be verified from the copyright page if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback copy with title page and front interior shown. The visible pages show age toning, corner wear, and handling wear consistent with a vintage paperback. The front cover, spine, back cover, copyright page, page edges, binding tightness, creasing, stains, odors, and any internal markings are not fully visible from the available image and should be reviewed in the complete photo set. The signed title page is visible and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed paperback copy of Elmer Kelton’s \u003cem\u003eThe Time It Never Rained\u003c\/em\u003e. This copy is personally inscribed to Floyd Frazier and signed by Elmer Kelton on the title page, dated 7\/27\/72. Edition and printing details are not visible from the provided image. A collectible copy for readers of Western fiction, Texas literature, signed paperbacks, and Elmer Kelton works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElmer Kelton wrote the West without polishing all the dust off of it. \u003cem\u003eThe Time It Never Rained\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those books that understands land, pride, hardship, and stubborn survival from the inside out. This signed paperback has the added charm of a dated personal inscription, making it a meaningful copy for collectors of Texas literature, Western fiction, and books that carry a little honest grit in their pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Christian University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623907020994,"sku":"BKS-NF-T4-00008-LOC","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/TimeitNeverRained.png?v=1769685006"},{"product_id":"ernest-hemingway-three-classic-novels-scribner-hardcovers-1968","title":"Ernest Hemingway Three Classic Novels Scribner Hardcover Set 1968 Literary Classics","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eA handsome Scribner hardcover collection of three classic Ernest Hemingway novels, issued in 1968 and presented as a literary set. 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The page also states “Printed in the United States of America.” Dedication page reads, “This book is for Martha Gellhorn.” Full title page, publisher page, and any number line or printing statement are not shown in the available image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover volume\/set with interior copyright and dedication page shown. The visible pages appear generally clean with light age toning consistent with age. No signature, bookplate, ownership inscription, or major interior marking is observed from the provided image. Exterior boards, spine, binding, page edges, dust jacket status, slipcase status, and complete set condition are not fully visible from the available photo and should be reviewed in the full image set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scribner hardcover edition of \u003cem data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eThree Classic Novels\u003c\/em\u003e by Ernest Hemingway, issued with 1968 renewal copyright by Mary Hemingway. The visible dedication page reads “This book is for Martha Gellhorn,” and the copyright page confirms U.S. printing. A strong shelf piece for collectors of Hemingway, American literary classics, twentieth-century fiction, and decorative private library volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003eHemingway’s novels have a way of standing on the shelf with very little need for introduction. 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This Scribner hardcover collection offers a clean and dignified way to keep three of his classics together — the sort of volume that belongs naturally in a serious reading room, gentleman’s library, or collected shelf of twentieth-century literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scribner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623918424258,"sku":"BKS-LIT-T2-00026-LOC","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Hemingway_Set_1.png?v=1769686460"},{"product_id":"first-edition-a-bell-for-adano-by-john-hersey-1944-knopf-fourth-printing-unclipped-dust-jacket","title":"A Bell for Adano John Hersey 1944 Knopf First Edition Fourth Printing w\/ Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eA 1944 Knopf hardcover edition of \u003cem data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eA Bell for Adano\u003c\/em\u003e by John Hersey, presented with its dust jacket and identified as a first edition, fourth printing. 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The provided image shows the half-title page for \u003cem data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eA Bell for Adano\u003c\/em\u003e with a handwritten inscription reading approximately, “Merry, Merry Christmas to Grandma White from Betsy,” dated 1944. Copyright page and printing statement are not shown in the provided image and should be included in the photo set if available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket present, per seller-provided information. The visible half-title page shows age toning, light spotting\/foxing, and a handwritten gift inscription dated 1944. Interior page edges show age consistent with wartime-era publication. Exterior boards, spine, binding, page edges, dust jacket condition, jacket price status, chips, tears, fading, and any additional markings are not fully visible from the available image and should be reviewed in the complete photo set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e First edition, fourth printing of John Hersey’s \u003cem data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eA Bell for Adano\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1944. Hardcover with dust jacket. This World War II novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and remains one of Hersey’s best-known works. This copy includes a period Christmas gift inscription dated 1944 on the half-title page. Not signed by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003eSome wartime novels are remembered because they describe battle; \u003cem data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003eA Bell for Adano\u003c\/em\u003e endures because it understands what happens after the fighting moves through. Hersey’s story of a village, a bell, and the restoration of ordinary dignity has the quiet moral strength that makes World War II literature so collectible. The 1944 gift inscription gives this copy an added period touch — a book exchanged in the very year it was published, while the world it described was still unfolding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Hersey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629810831554,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00043-LOC","price":278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/A_Bell_for_Adano_1.png?v=1769891992"},{"product_id":"the-eyes-of-the-world-by-harold-bell-wright-antique-1914-first-edition-first-printing-illustrated-hardcover","title":"The Eyes of the World Harold Bell Wright 1914 A. L. 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Burt edition; published by arrangement with The Book Supply Company; copyright page states “Published August, 1914”; decorative early twentieth-century fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Title page states A. L. Burt Company, New York, and notes that the book was published by arrangement with The Book Supply Company. Copyright page states copyright 1914 by Harold Bell Wright, copyright 1914 by Elsbery W. Reynolds, and “Published August, 1914.” Because this copy is published by A. L. Burt rather than The Book Supply Company, it should be described as an A. L. Burt illustrated edition or authorized reprint edition rather than the true first edition unless additional evidence shows otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique hardcover with title page, copyright page, and color frontispiece shown. The visible pages show age toning, edge wear, and small marks consistent with age. The color illustration appears attractive and presentable from the provided image. Exterior boards, spine, binding, hinges, page edges, remaining illustrations, inscriptions, foxing, odors, and completeness are not fully visible from the available images and should be reviewed in the complete photo set. Dust jacket is not shown or stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique 1914 illustrated hardcover edition of Harold Bell Wright’s \u003cem data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003eThe Eyes of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, published by A. L. Burt Company of New York by arrangement with The Book Supply Company. Includes four color illustrations by F. Graham Cootes. Copyright page states “Published August, 1914.” A decorative and collectible early twentieth-century fiction volume suitable for antique book collectors, illustrated book enthusiasts, and vintage library display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4176\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4196\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4712\"\u003eThere is a particular charm to illustrated popular fiction from this period — the formal title pages, the color plates, the earnest drama, and the sense that a novel was meant to be both read and displayed. \u003cem data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4428\"\u003eThe Eyes of the World\u003c\/em\u003e carries that early twentieth-century atmosphere beautifully, especially with F. Graham Cootes’ color illustration adding visual appeal. It is a graceful antique shelf piece for readers who appreciate decorative fiction, old libraries, and books that still arrive dressed for company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4723\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A.L. Burt Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629816008898,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00002-LOC","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/The_Eyes_of_the_World_1.png?v=1769892607"},{"product_id":"vintage-stuart-little-by-e-b-white-hardcover-with-dust-jacket-illustrated-by-garth-williams","title":"Vintage Stuart Little E. B. 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B. White, illustrated by Garth Williams and published by Harper \u0026amp; Row. First published in 1945, this beloved children’s classic introduced readers to one of the most memorable small heroes in American literature. The copyright page shown states copyright 1945 by E. B. White and includes the Harper code “L-M,” indicating a later vintage printing rather than a first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. B. 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B. White, printed in the United States of America, and published by Harper \u0026amp; Row, Publishers, Incorporated, New York. The code “L-M” appears at the bottom of the copyright page, indicating a later Harper printing code. This copy should not be described as a first edition unless additional first-edition points are present elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket present, per seller-provided title. Copyright page appears clean and legible from the provided image with light age toning consistent with a vintage children’s book. Exterior boards, spine, binding, page edges, illustrations, dust jacket surfaces, jacket corners, chips, tears, price status, inscriptions, bookplate, odors, and any child markings are not fully visible from the available image and should be reviewed in the complete photo set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage hardcover edition of E. B. White’s \u003cem data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Garth Williams and published by Harper \u0026amp; Row. Copyright page states copyright 1945 by E. B. White and shows Harper code “L-M.” Hardcover with dust jacket present. A collectible and giftable copy of a classic American children’s book, suitable for readers, collectors, nursery libraries, and vintage children’s book displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003eSome children’s books stay small in size but enormous in memory. \u003cem data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e has that rare quality — charming enough for a child, clever enough for an adult, and illustrated with the kind of warmth that made Garth Williams one of the great names in children’s publishing. This vintage hardcover carries the familiar magic of E. B. White’s story in a shelf-worthy format, ready for a nursery, family library, or collector’s case of beloved childhood classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3678\"\u003e~ Maxwell \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harper \u0026 Row","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629962416322,"sku":"BKS-LIT-T3-00006-LOC","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Stuart_Little_5.png?v=1769907660"},{"product_id":"vintage-1971-snow-white-pop-up-book-by-v-kubasta-artia-prague","title":"Snow White Pop-Up Book Vojtěch Kubašta 1971 Artia Prague Vintage Fairy Tale","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eA beautifully preserved 1971 pop-up edition of \u003cem data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated and paper-engineered by Vojtěch Kubašta and published by Artia in Prague. Kubašta is one of the most celebrated names in vintage pop-up and movable book design, known for richly detailed dimensional scenes, clever paper construction, and theatrical storytelling. This Artia Prague edition is especially appealing to collectors of vintage children’s books, fairy tale illustration, paper engineering, and mid-century European pop-up books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eAuthor \/ Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vojtěch Kubašta\u003cbr data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow White\u003cbr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"763\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artia\u003cbr data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"797\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prague\u003cbr data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Artia Prague pop-up edition\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"888\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover pop-up book\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued \/ not applicable\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eISBN, if applicable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1042\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color illustrations and pop-up scenes by Vojtěch Kubašta\u003cbr data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, if applicable; please verify from title\/text pages\u003cbr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971 Artia Prague edition; illustrated and paper-engineered by Vojtěch Kubašta; vintage pop-up fairy tale book; Snow White story; collectible movable book; described as perfect condition by seller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seller identifies this as the 1971 Artia Prague edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e by V. Kubašta. Comparable Artia\/Kubašta copies are listed by booksellers as 1971 Prague pop-up editions, with collector interest tied strongly to completeness and condition. Pop-up books require careful verification of all movable elements, tabs, folds, and scenes before final listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Described by seller as perfect condition. For a vintage pop-up book, this is especially important because value depends heavily on completeness and intact mechanics. All pop-up scenes, folds, tabs, pull pieces, hinges, and movable elements should be checked and photographed. No missing, torn, detached, repaired, or non-functioning pop-up elements are stated. Covers, corners, spine, hinges, interior pages, and paper mechanics should be reviewed in the complete photo set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage 1971 Artia Prague pop-up edition of \u003cem data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated and engineered by Vojtěch Kubašta. Hardcover pop-up fairy tale book with full-color dimensional scenes. A collectible copy for fans of vintage movable books, European children’s illustration, fairy tale collecting, and Kubašta paper engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003ePop-up books live or die by their sense of wonder, and Vojtěch Kubašta understood that better than almost anyone. His paper worlds open like tiny stages, full of movement, color, and theatrical charm. 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Comparable bookseller records identify the 1946 Bobbs-Merrill hardcover as a first edition \/ first printing, with Indianapolis and New York publication information. Signature is stated by seller and should be shown clearly in the listing photos, along with the copyright page and dust jacket. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket present. Described by seller as signed and jacketed. Exterior boards, spine, binding, page edges, dust jacket surfaces, jacket corners, chips, tears, price status, inscription\/signature page, and any interior markings are not fully visible here and should be reviewed in the complete photo set. If the dust jacket is original and presents well, it should be photographed from front, back, spine, and flaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed first edition, first printing of Sam Campbell’s \u003cem data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eA Tippy Canoe and Canada Too\u003c\/em\u003e, published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company in 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket. A mid-century outdoor and wilderness narrative centered on canoe travel, animal life, and Canadian nature observation. A collectible copy for readers of vintage outdoor writing, natural history, canoeing, and signed Sam Campbell books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003eSam Campbell wrote the outdoors with the kind of affection that makes the woods feel inhabited, not merely described. \u003cem data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003eA Tippy Canoe and Canada Too\u003c\/em\u003e has the charm of mid-century wilderness writing: canoe water, animal encounters, camp wisdom, and that particular optimism found in books written by people who still believed nature could teach manners to modern life. Signed and jacketed, this copy has real collector appeal for the shelf that favors cabins, canoes, and civilized dirt under the fingernails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3800\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bobbs-Merrill Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630024315074,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00033-LOC","price":278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Tippy_Canoe_9.png?v=1769909726"},{"product_id":"all-by-ourselves-by-mabel-l-robinson-1924-first-edition-third-printing-e-p-dutton-illustrated-by-mary-sherwood-wright-with-dust-jacket","title":"All By Ourselves Mabel L Robinson 1924 First Edition Third Printing E P Dutton Hardcover DJ","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eA charming 1924 hardcover copy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eAll By Ourselves\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eMabel L. 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Any exact copyright-page wording or printing statement should be confirmed from the copyright page if available, but the listing may accurately state \u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eFirst Edition, Third Printing\u003c\/strong\u003e based on the provided details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The illustrated dust jacket is present, which is an important value factor, but it shows visible toning, handling wear, and likely edge wear consistent with age. Hardcover binding appears intact from the supplied images. Interior pages appear gently toned, as expected for a 1924 children’s book. No writing, signature, inscription, or major page damage is visible from the supplied images, though the full book has not been page-by-page inspected in the photos provided. 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All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3944\"\u003eThere is a particular sweetness to children’s books from this period: not merely sentimental, but carefully made, with illustrations and jackets that were meant to invite a child into a smaller, gentler world. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3724\"\u003eAll By Ourselves\u003c\/strong\u003e has that early Dutton charm — domestic, illustrated, and quietly decorative — the sort of book that feels equally at home in a nursery, a collector’s cabinet, or a library shelf devoted to the enduring art of childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E.P. 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Set in 19th-century London, the novel blends social intrigue, class tension, and historical detail with the polished narrative style for which Fellowes is renowned. The book was both a commercial success and a cultural event, later adapted into a television series, further cementing its long-term collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eUK first editions are the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003etrue first issue\u003c\/strong\u003e for Fellowes’ works and are preferred by collectors over later or foreign editions. 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Eleanor Roosevelt bookplate and ownership markings present on the front pastedown with John A. Roosevelt signature on the front free endpaper. Dust jacket present with edge wear, small chips at corners and spine ends, and light surface rubbing; unclipped. No major foxing observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2303\" data-start=\"1795\"\u003eFirst edition of \u003cem data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003eOther Places\u003c\/em\u003e (1946), written and illustrated by Elizabeth O’Neill Verner. The work presents illustrated travel reflections featuring the author’s observations of architecture, cultural settings, and daily life encountered in various international locations, accompanied by her original drawings and sketches. 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The supplied images show the title page and early interior pages, but the limitation statement, publisher imprint, and exact edition language are not fully readable from the screenshot provided. For accuracy, this should be listed as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2281\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eLimited Printing First Edition, per seller-provided information\u003c\/strong\u003e unless a clear copyright\/title\/imprint or limitation-page photo confirms the exact wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2998\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with visible age-appropriate wear. The dark cloth boards show rubbing and edge\/corner wear, especially along the spine and board edges. Spine gilt remains visible, giving the book strong decorative shelf presence. Interior pages show toning and age-related discoloration. Prior owner writing or inscription appears present on an early page. No dust jacket is shown. Binding appears intact from the supplied images, though hinges, page completeness, and any internal markings have not been fully verified page by page. Please review all listing photos for the most accurate visual condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3278\" data-start=\"3000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3016\" data-start=\"3000\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frederic Harrison, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3059\" data-start=\"3036\"\u003eThe Choice of Books\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hardcover, 1886. Limited Printing First Edition, per seller-provided information. A Victorian literary criticism volume with dark cloth binding, gilt spine detail, and antiquarian library appeal. No dust jacket shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3730\" data-start=\"3280\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. 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Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. 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No signature, inscription, or major interior defect is visible from the supplied images, but the full text block, hinges, and all pages have not been individually inspected from the available photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean Stafford, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eThe Mountain Lion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hardcover vintage literary fiction volume, identified as a first edition per seller-provided information. No dust jacket shown. A collectible reading copy of a notable American literary work by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jean Stafford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. 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Dust jacket shows visible wear, edge wear, rubbing, small tears, creasing, and age toning consistent with a 1950s book. Interior pages show expected toning, with the signed \/ inscribed page visible in photos. Binding appears intact from the listing photos. Photographs are considered part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eThis is the sort of book that belongs in a serious shelf on advertising history, American business culture, or mid-century social commentary. 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Dust jacket is present and shows visible handling wear, toning, rubbing, edge wear, small creases, and age-related surface wear consistent with a children’s book from the 1970s. Hardcover boards and interior pages show expected signs of prior use and age. Copyright page and dust jacket are shown in the listing photos. Photographs are considered part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eThis is the sort of book that quietly stays with a reader — simple on the page, but far larger in memory. It is well suited for the collector of Shel Silverstein first editions, the admirer of classic illustrated children’s books, or as an intelligent gift for someone who appreciates stories with wit, tenderness, and lasting meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper \u0026 Row","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656440795330,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00032-LOC","price":598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/TheMissingPiece.webp?v=1770587548"},{"product_id":"wasteland-jo-sinclair-first-edition-first-printing-1946-harper-brothers-no-dj","title":"Wasteland by Jo Sinclair 1946 First Edition First Printing Hardcover, Harper \u0026 Brothers Literary Fiction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6138931c-6b9a-4374-b4ac-75896f9583a2\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eA 1946 first edition, first printing hardcover copy of \u003cem data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eWasteland\u003c\/em\u003e by Jo Sinclair, published by Harper and Brothers. 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Hardcover boards show visible shelf wear, rubbing, corner wear, and general handling consistent with age. Interior pages show expected toning and signs of prior use. No dust jacket is included. Photographs are considered part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eThis is the sort of volume that belongs on a serious literary shelf — modest in presentation, but meaningful in subject, authorship, and period. It is well suited for the collector of American first editions, the reader of mid-century literary fiction, or as an intelligent gift for someone who appreciates books with cultural and historical weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harper \u0026 Brothers Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656454131906,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00073-LOC","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Wasteland_1_5ec4cd99-a545-4f41-a7a9-faa193805771.png?v=1771172972"},{"product_id":"caste-system-in-india-p-m-chakravorty-signed-inscribed-banaras-1954-govt-of-india-approved","title":"Caste System in India by P. M. 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Wrapper shows visible wear, edge chipping, and loss, particularly along the lower front and spine area. Binding remains intact and structurally sound. Interior pages show age toning with light wear and no markings observed beyond the author inscription. Photographs are considered part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eThis is the sort of modest volume that carries more weight than its size suggests — a signed mid-century Indian academic booklet addressing a subject of enduring historical and social importance. 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Dust jacket is present and unclipped, with visible edge wear, rubbing, creasing, small tears, toning, and handling wear consistent with age. Hardcover boards and interior pages show expected signs of use, age toning, and storage. Signed inscription page and copyright page are shown in the listing photos. Photographs are considered part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eThis is the sort of book that belongs with a serious collector of religious travel, Islamic history, or twentieth-century pilgrimage literature. Its signed presentation, first edition status, and original dust jacket give it a depth beyond an ordinary reading copy, making it an intelligent gift or shelf addition for the collector who values both subject and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duell, Sloan and Pearce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656464486594,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00021-LOC","price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/The_Sacred_Journey_1.png?v=1771164966"},{"product_id":"louis-maurice-boutet-de-monvel-jeanne-d-arc-1896-first-edition-e-plon-nourrit-et-cie-paris","title":"Jeanne d’Arc by Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel 1896 First Edition, French Illustrated Joan of Arc Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete 1896 first edition of \u003cem\u003eJeanne d’Arc\u003c\/em\u003e by Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel, published in Paris by E. 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Boards show surface wear, rubbing, soiling, visible marks, and edge wear. Corners are bumped and worn. Spine is heavily worn with visible splitting, loss, and structural weakness at the joints. Binding is shaken and unstable, requiring stabilization or conservation. Interior pages show toning consistent with age, with occasional edge wear and handling marks. No inscriptions or bookplates observed. No dust jacket, as issued. Some signs of stress to the hinges and gatherings; conservation is recommended for long-term preservation. All pages are present and plates are intact, placing the condition as Good-: complete copy with compromised binding, loose endpapers, and intact plates. 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Spine is straight with stable binding. Corners show light wear consistent with shelving. Interior pages are clean with no writing observed and no significant foxing or tears noted. Dust jacket-style cover shows light surface rubbing but remains intact and well-presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eA later Collector’s Edition printing of Dr. Seuss’s classic 1961 work featuring the title story “The Sneetches” along with additional illustrated stories. This special retail edition was produced by Random House Children’s Books for Kohl’s and contains the full-color illustrations characteristic of Seuss’s original design. Suitable as a decorative library copy or reading edition rather than a collectible first edition issue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eShips securely boxed with protective materials to prevent corner and spine damage. All books are wrapped and cushioned using environmentally conscious packaging, including recycled boxes and protective fill when available. Standard shipping with tracking provided. International shipping available; buyer responsible for any customs or import fees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Seuss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46789994053826,"sku":"BKS-LIT-T2-00003-LOC","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/Dr._Suess_Kohls_1.png?v=1771335146"},{"product_id":"a-tippy-canoe-and-canada-too-by-sam-campbell-1946-first-edition-signed-hardcover-with-dust-jacket","title":"Year In, You’re Out by Samuel Hoffenstein (1930) Signed Limited Edition Covici Friede Publishers","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"24\" data-start=\"13\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samuel Hoffenstein\u003cbr data-end=\"46\" data-start=\"43\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year In — You’re Out\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"80\" data-start=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"94\" data-start=\"80\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covici Friede Publishers\u003cbr data-end=\"122\" data-start=\"119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"122\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003cbr data-end=\"159\" data-start=\"156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"159\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930\u003cbr data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"188\" data-start=\"176\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition\u003cbr data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"220\" data-start=\"207\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited printing of 275 copies, signed by the author\u003cbr data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"288\" data-start=\"276\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarter red cloth over paper-covered boards\u003cbr data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"335\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"393\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eISBN (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"442\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003cbr data-end=\"471\" data-start=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"502\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"541\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"558\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Author-signed on the limitation page\u003cbr data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"609\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limitation leaf stating one of 275 copies printed and signed by the author; hand-numbered copy; deckle-edged pages\u003cbr data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"750\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limitation statement and author signature present on the preliminary leaf; copyright page dated 1930 matching title page and publisher imprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"928\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boards show light surface wear and minor rubbing with some edge wear to corners; spine cloth intact with mild handling wear; binding remains stable and square; interior pages are clean with light natural toning and deckled edges as issued; signed limitation page present with handwritten number and signature; no dust jacket observed; no significant foxing or structural damage noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2173\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1345\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A signed limited edition of Samuel Hoffenstein’s poetic work issued in 1930, restricted to 275 numbered copies and signed by the author. 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All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Genevieve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798561050818,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00053-LOC","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/unnamed_c2839991-fa22-44cf-bd66-e856c4417f85.png?v=1771441074"}],"url":"https:\/\/checkout.thehouseofgenevieve.com\/collections\/all-books.oembed?page=6","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}