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Jiles, Paulette, Enemy Women, a Novel.

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William Morrow, N.Y. N.Y., 2002. VG+/Nr. Fine in pictorial wraps. First U.S. Ed., Uncorrected Proof. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 321 pp. Uncommon printing state of this acclaimed novel by Canadian Governor-General's winner poet and novelist. A little rubbing to back cover alongside spine, one small crease to corner at rear. Nice copy. Published at $24.95, USD, Feb. 2002, here offered in proof state.

 

 

 

Jenkins, Dorothy H., The Complete Book of Roses,

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Bantam Books, New York, N.Y., 1956. Mass Market Paperback. VG+. Line Drawings and Colour Photographs (illustrator). First Paperback Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 114 pp plus ads. Must be among first pocket-books to offer truly fine colour plates with text. Illustrated are 'sixteen of the world's most beautiful roses' including: Dreamgirl, Goldilocks, Irene of Denmark, Pinnochio and others. Plates are bright and beautiful. Book is tight and spine is square. Some very light staining to covers; overall far above average copy.

 

 

 

King, Steven, Wolves of the Calla (Dark Tower 5)

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Donald M. Grant, Hampton Falls, NH, U.S.A., 2003. Cloth. Fine in like dust jacket. Bernie Wrightson, illustrator. First Trade Ed. Crown 8vo. 714 pp. Ten  full-colour plates by Wrightson of 'Swamp Thing' fame. This 'trade' edition shares many earmarks with the 'deluxe' edition. High quality black cloth, end papers  illustrated in mauve, black and white, dj illustration elaborately coloured and embossed. If you or a friend dote on Mr. King's fantasy block-busters, here's a nice production in 'gift' condition. Bright, tight, unworn and unmarked. 

 

 

 

Lennon, John & Wenner, Jan, Lennon Remembers

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Popular Library 445-08191-125, N.Y. N.Y., 1971. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good Plus. Photo-illustr. Cover Art & Many b&w Photos Throughout Text. First American Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 189 numbered pp, (iii). The classic interview. Well-above average copy, white covers lightly-discoloured as usual, one small mild crease top leading edge front cover, another top leading edge rear cover, both creases almost invisible. Text lightly tanned, binding tight, clean & attractive. Increasingly unusual.  Many striking photos. 

 

 

 

 

 

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