Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Alaska

Under the Sea-Wind / the Sea Around Us / the Edge of the Sea

Pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson explores the wonders of the Earth's oceans in these classics of American science and nature writing. Rachel Carson is perhaps most famous as the author of Silent Spring, but she was first and foremost a "poet of the sea" and the three books collected in this deluxe Library of America volume are classics of American science and nature writing. Under the Sea-Wind (1941), Carson's lyrical debut, offers an intimate account of maritime ecology through the eyes of three of the ocean's denizens, the individual lives of sanderling, mackerel, and eel dramatically intertwined in the enduring ebb and flow of the tides. The Sea Around Us (1951)--a winner of the National Book Award--draws on a wealth of oceanographic, meteorological, biological, and historical research to present its subject on a grand, biospheric scale, revealing not only many mysteries of the still-unfathomed depths, but a reverence for the sea as a source of global climate and of life itself. Concluding Carson's "sea trilogy," The Edge of the Sea (1955) explores the habits of the many small creatures that live on shorelines and in tidepools accessible to any beachcomber: part identification guide, part hymn to ecological complexity, it is a book that conveys the "sense of wonder" in nature for which Carson is justly celebrated. At a moment when overfishing, pollution, and global warming are causing catastrophic changes to marine environments worldwide, Carson's lyrically detailed accounts of these environments offer a timely reminder of their beauty, fragility, and immense consequence for human life.

Rachel Carson: the Sea Trilogy (LOA #352)

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7 hardback Curious George Books in nice box.

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Texas

Stay Curious at Home with Curious George... and John Krasinski!

 

Here's some good news! John Krasinski shares storytime with your little one. This complete collection of the seven original Curious George stories, featuring downloadable audio read by John Krasinski, is the perfect bookshelf addition for old and new fans alike. Contains: Curious George, Curious George Takes a Job, Curious George Rides a Bike, Curious George Gets a Medal, Curious George Flies a Kite, Curious George Learns the Alphabet, and Curious George Goes to the Hospital.



The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal's streaming platform.

 

Curious George Classic Collection

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#hardcover #fiction #youngadult #historicalfiction #retelling #ya #classic #signed 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Rhode Island

As the abandoned son of a lascar sailor, Heathcliff has spent most of his young life maligned as an "outsider." Now he's been flung into an alien life in the Yorkshire moors, where he clings to his birth father's language even though it makes the servants claim he speaks gibberish. Catherine is the younger child of the estate's owner, a daughter with light skin and brown curls and a mother that nobody talks about. Her father is grooming her for a place in proper society, and that's all that matters. Catherine knows she must mold herself into someone pretty and marriageable, even though it might destroy her spirit.Deep in their souls, Catherine and Heathcliff can feel they are the same. But how can they ever be together, when loving each other--and loving themselves--is as good as death?

What Souls Are Made of: a Wuthering Heights Remix

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Stephen King

Extremely rare advance reader’s copy in very fine condition. Highly collectible. 

New York

Ralph Roberts, a widower suffering from insomnia, begins to experience strange visual phenomena and is unable to believe that they are merely hallucinations

Insomnia

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#hardcover #objectivism #philosophy #classic

Louisiana

The Fountainhead

Nathaniel. Hawthorne

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

New Jersey

(Barnes and Noble Collectible Classics: Flexi Edition)

Two more new titles in the Barnes & Noble Collectibles classic fiction series, in flexi leather-look binding.

The Scarlet Letter

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Ludwig Bemelmans

#collectible #madeline #christmas #signed #limitededition #firstedition #autographed #numberedinslipcase #classic

Nebraska

And Other Holiday Tales

Madeline In America *signed, first edition*

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William Shakespeare

You are buying 5 copies of this book. Some are annotated by students, some are not. All books are in excellent condition. I love teaching with Folger bc of the footnotes. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Virginia

Titus Andronicus is the earliest tragedy and the earliest Roman play attributed to Shakespeare. Titus, a model Roman, has led twenty-one of his twenty-five sons to death in Rome's wars; he stabs another son to death for what he views as disloyalty to Rome. Yet Rome has become "a wilderness of tigers." After a death sentence is imposed on two of his three remaining sons, and his daughter is raped and mutilated, Titus turns his loyalty toward his family.

Aaron the Moor, a magnificent villain and the empress's secret lover, makes a similar transition. After the empress bears him a child, Aaron devotes himself to preserving the baby. Retaining his thirst for evil, he shows great tenderness to his little family--a tenderness that also characterizes Titus before the terrifying conclusion.

The authoritative edition of Titus Andronicus from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:

-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play's famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books
-An annotated guide to further reading

Essay by Alexander Leggatt

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.

Titus Andronicus

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Lewis Carroll

Great book with even better illustrations!

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Nevada

A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.

Alice in Wonderland

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Ultra scarce first printing. Never even see one of these before. Don’t skip. #fiction #novel #literature #literary #bestbooks #classic #booktok #paperback #historical #westerns 

Ohio

A Novel

True Grit

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#paperback #fiction #hardcover #adult #aliceinwonderland #authorscollection #classic #fairytale 

Florida

Lewis Carroll's novels Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass have entertained readers young and old for more than a century. Their magical worlds, amusing characters, and playfully logical illogic epitomize the wit and whimsy of Carroll's writing. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Classic Works collects both of the Alice novels, each featuring the classic illustrations of John Tenniel. In addition, this volume features the novels Sylvie and Bruno and Sylvie and Bruno Concluded, the classic nonsense poem The Hunting of the Snark, and the full contents of the poetry collection Phantasmagoria--all timeless works that reflect the cleverness and ingenuity that were Carroll's unique gifts.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Classic Works

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Michael Crichton

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Georgia

"HARROWING THRILLS . . . FAST-PACED AND ENGAGING."
--People
It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park, six years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end--the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, the island indefinitely closed to the public.
There are rumors that something has survived. . . .
"ACTION-PACKED."
--New York Daily News
"FAST AND GRIPPING."
--The Washington Post Book World
"A VERY SCARY READ."
--Entertainment Weekly
"AN EDGE-OF-THE-SEAT TALE."
--St. Petersburg Times


From the Paperback edition.

The Lost World

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Katharine Lee Bates

Carrie Rarick

Snuggle up to the classics of the good old days! Originally published more than 50 years ago, these books have been dusted off and freshened up for a new audience to enjoy. This unique vintage storybook collection includes 8 fuzzy animal classic picture book stories including Captain Kitty, Farm Animals, Little Rabbit's Bath, The Little Mailman, Mr. Flopears, Little Duckling, Jeepers the Little Frog, and Little Deer. Every story includes vintage illustrations from the beloved Junior Elf classic children's book series that brings every story to life. A sweet collection of animal adventures animal lovers of all ages will adore! Sweet fun for babies, toddlers, and nostalgic grown-ups too! Make some new memories with these old friends! Bright and playful vintage artwork perfect for keeping little ones entertained and engaged Slipcase includes 8 classic picture book animal stories. Box provides easy storage to tuck away when not reading these wonderful classic tales. Vintage illustrations from the beloved Junior Elf classic children's book series. Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, and more. A must-have gift for little animal lovers! Junior Elf books were first published many years ago by Rand McNally & Company. At the time, these books were enjoyed by households of all kinds - they were affordable and yet playful, educational, and perfect for reading aloud to all ages. This special reprinting is presented with the original artwork and story as it was crafted so many years ago. Books in this series are factual, fanciful, humorous, questioning, and adventurous. These quirky time-capsule moments may cause a chuckle or two - or even a gasp - but their charm still delights!

Fairy Tales (Vintage Storybook)

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Toni Morrison

The story of Pecola Breedlove profiles an eleven-year-old Black girl growing up in an America that values blue-eyed blondes and the tragedy that results from her longing to be accepted.

The Bluest Eye

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Paradise Lost by John Milton, printed by The Easton Press in 1976. The following is from the listing on the Easton Press website:
- Fully bound in genuine leather.
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine.
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.
- Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.
- Satin-ribbon page marker.
- Gilded page ends.
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
- Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to our exacting standards.
- Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.

The cover is an orangey brown. There is fading on and around the spine from sun damage. It is very difficult to photograph, but the leather fades to a lighter brown near the spine and on the spine itself. There is some scratching on the gilded edge of the pages, and it has collected dust along the top pages near the ribbon from sitting on a shelf. I have not tried to clean it as I didn't want to damage the pages. There is a book plate stuck in the pages that has left a shadow (see photos). There are also a few pages that have staining near the spine. It almost looks like water damage but isn't consistent through the pages to be that. It is not perfect, but is still in really great shape and would be the perfect addition to any personal library! #eastonpress #classic #classics #hardback #fiction #vintage 

Paradise Lost 

#fiction #paperback #thekiterunner #classic #adventure #historicalfiction #adultfiction #afghanistan #bestseller 

The Kite Runner

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L. M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery, one of literature's most beloved stories, is now available in a fine exclusive collector's edition featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library.

The Anne of Green Gables Seasons Edition--Fall:

 * Presents L.M. Montgomery's beloved novel, widely viewed as a shining example of the quintessential children's novel, though readers of all ages have fallen in love with Anne, the Cuthbert siblings, and all of their friends
 * Explores such important themes as imagination vs. reality, the pressures of social expectations, and the differences between true emotion and mere sentimentality
 * Is ideal for special-edition book collectors, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspired

Whether you're buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable limited edition features:

 * Beautiful hardcover with a distinctive one-of-a-kind, high-end/high-treatment laser-cut jacket, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover's bookshelf
 * Trim Size: 6 x 9
 * Beautiful decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout
 * An exquisite matching laser-cut bookmark
 * Part of a 4-volume Fall Seasons series including Sense and Sensibility, Dracula, and Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets.

When 11-year-old orphan Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to live with siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert on their farm, she finds herself in a real home for the first time in her life. But fiery, spirited Anne certainly isn't the sturdy boy they had planned to adopt. Despite her mischief and affinity for finding trouble, the longer Anne stays at Green Gables, the harder it is for the Cuthberts to imagine life without her.

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery (Seasons Edition--Fall) is one of four titles available in this collection. The Fall season set also will include Sense and Sensibility, Dracula, and Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets.

 

Anne of Green Gables (Seasons Edition -- Fall)

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Dante. Alighieri

Beautiful hardcover book with the classic illustrations 

Long narrative poem originally titled Commedia (about 1555 printed as La divina commedia) written about 1310-14 by Dante. The work is divided into three major sections--Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso--which trace the journey of a man from darkness and error to the revelation of the divine light, culminating in the beatific vision of God. It is usually held to be one of the world's greatest works of literature. The plot of The Divine Comedy is simple: a man is miraculously enabled to visit the souls in Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. He has two guides: Virgil, who leads him through the Inferno and Purgatorio, and Beatrice, who introduces him to Paradiso. Through these fictional encounters taking place from Good Friday evening in 1300 through Easter Sunday and slightly beyond, Dante the character learns of the exile that is awaiting him (an actual exile that had already occurred at the time of writing). This device allowed Dante not only to create a story out of his exile but also to explain how he came to cope with personal calamity and to offer suggestions for the resolution of Italy's troubles as well.

Divine Comedy

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Classic tale of Robin Hood. This is a 1989 edition of a 1904 edition 

Robin hood

Published by Grosset & Dunlap of New York. Early edition, undated. Deep red boards with title and author in blue on cover; title, author and publisher in blue on spine. No jacket. Book has moderate wear along cover edges. Former (juvenile) owners name written in ink on inside front cover. Separating at first title page showing threads but spine is intact and tight. Slight discoloration on inside covers. See photos for condition. 

A classic children’s story for anyone who loves horses. 

The Autobiography of a Horse

Black Beauty

#hardcover #DHLawrence #classic #bannedbooks The classic novel, Lady Chatterley's Lover was banned for obscenity in the United States in 1929. Lawrence argues for individual regeneration, which can be found only through the relationship between man and woman (and, he sometimes asserts, man and man). Love and personal relationships is the theme of this, once highly contested novel. First American Edition stated inside, however this is a reprint from Grosset and Dunlap with its original unpriced jacket. One of the Madison Square issues. The spine of the jacket is faded and chipped with a tear at the top front. Black boards with blue lettering; a very decent copy. Innside pages yellowed but not brittle. Previous owner’s name inscribed on inside front. 

Lady Chatterley’s Lover

#hardcover #classic #internationalcollectorslibrary #historicalfiction #stowe #slavery Uncle Tom's Cabin tells the story of Uncle Tom, an enslaved person, depicted as saintly and dignified, noble and steadfast in his beliefs. While being transported by boat to auction in New Orleans, Tom saves the life of Little Eva, an angelic and forgiving young girl, whose grateful father then purchases Tom.

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Rachel Carson; Sandra Steingraber (Editor)

Rachel Carson: the Sea Trilogy (LOA #352)

H. A. Rey

Curious George Classic Collection

Tasha Suri

What Souls Are Made of: a Wuthering Heights Remix

Stephen King

Insomnia

Ayn Rand

The Fountainhead

Nathaniel. Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter

Ludwig Bemelmans and John Bemelmans Marciano

Madeline In America *signed, first edition*

William Shakespeare

Titus Andronicus

Lewis Carroll

Alice in Wonderland

Charles Portis

True Grit

Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Classic Works

Michael Crichton

The Lost World

Katharine Lee Bates; Carrie Rarick

Fairy Tales (Vintage Storybook)

Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye

John Milton

Paradise Lost

Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

L. M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables (Seasons Edition -- Fall)

Dante. Alighieri

Divine Comedy

Dante. Alighieri

Divine Comedy

J. Walker McSpadden

Robin hood

Anna Sewell

Black Beauty

D. H. Lawrence

Lady Chatterley’s Lover

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Henmo Martin

The Sheltering Desert

Madeline In America signed, first edition