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March 2024

The only March Madness we know around here is the frenzy that kicks in once the monthly Featured Collectibles appear ... and it's happening right now!

Jane Eyre - Manuscript Facsimiles
Charlotte Brontë

A complete facsimile of the original manuscripts for the novel Jane Eyre in 3 folio-sized volumes in a slipcase.  This is number 898 out of only 1,000 copies printed. $275.

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A Confederacy of Dunces
Toole, John Kennedy

FIRST EDITION, second printing of the posthumously published 1980 novel, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and a classic of modern American literature. $600.

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Bernard Herrmann at 20th Century Fox
Herrmann, Bernard

Comprehensive 14 disc set featuring the original scores for Jane Eyre, Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, and many more. Limited edition of 1000 copies. $400.

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A Wizard of Earthsea
Le Guin, Ursula K.

First Ace printing from 1968, SIGNED by the author. $150

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Howard Thurston's Card Tricks
Thurston, Howard

Profusely illustrated 1901 manual on the art of conjuring with cards, as demonstrated by the author "in the vaudeville theatres of the world, including the Palace Theatre, London for six consecutive months." $60

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Ulyssses
Joyce, James

FIRST EDITION, 8th printing, with the type completely re-set with Joyce's involvement. Originally issued softbound in wrappers but often, as here, put in contemporary fine hardcover bindings after purchase. A highly collectible copy of a literary landmark. $800.

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Jimbo
Blackwood, Algernon

First printing of Blackwood's first novel about a boy who, after hitting his head, enters a surreal dream world. Wrapped in red cloth with embossed designs and gilt text. $200.

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Night Watch
Pratchett, Terry

SIGNED uncorrected proof of one of the popular Discworld Novels: $200.

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Youth Under Dictators
Brown, Oril

Illustrated study of the lives of fascist and communist youth, from the apocalyptic year 1941, with ominously spectacular cover art. $50

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Ainu Life and Legends
Kindaiti, Kyosuke

From the Tourist Library series, published in Japan for English-speaking tourists in 1941 (shortly before the Pearl Harbor attack). Vividly colored account of Japan's indigenous Ainu people. $100

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Camp Cookery
Milam, Ava, et al.

From 1918, subtitled A Cookery and Equipment Handbook for Boy Scouts and Other Campers. With charming period line drawings. $100

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Brave New World
Huxley, Aldous

FIRST EDITION of the timeless dystopian novel, with the accompanying striking & vibrant dust jacket design. $6000.

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SEGA Genesis - Console Bundle
SEGA

The classic Sega CD , Sega Genesis , and the Genesis x32 attachment, including two controllers and all cables required to play. $400.

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The Time Machine / The War of the Worlds
Wells, H. G.

Two-volume set of  Wells' classic tales, signed by illustrator Joe Mugnaini in both books. Limited Editions Club, number 1,406/1,500. $600.

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Sled Driver
Shul, Brian

Aviation memoir and history, second edition. Signed by author and pilot of the legendary SR-71 Blackbird - in 1966, the fastest, highest-flying jet aircraft in the world. $400.

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Teenie Weenie Neighbors
Donahey, William

William Donahey's mixture of hyper-realistic environments and cartoonish characters create a believable fantasy in this bound story book based on the original comic strips! $40.

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Women Talking
Toews. Miriam

SIGNED copy of Toews' gut-wrenching novel, based on real events; adapted in 2022 into a feature film directed by Sarah Polley. $125.

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The Complete Crumb Comics Volume 4: Mr. Sixties!
Crumb, Robert

A collection of his experiments and emergence into a more frenzied and bizarre world, in near-fine condition...a must-have for the Crumb collector! $100

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Ctrl+Alt+Del
Buckley, Tim

3 volume collection of the gaming-related webcomic, still sealed. Includes 2 signed prints and stickers. $70.

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The Alchemical Tarot

Renewed 5th Edition (the Quintessential Edition), 70 gilt-edged cards and book in cloth-covered box. $125.

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Spirit of '69: A Skinhead Bible
Marshall, George

The ultimate guide to British skinhead subculture; covers its history and development as working-class movement in Britain from its beginnings in the 1960s up through the 1990s. $150.

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Videodrome
Martin, Jack

Scarce novelization of the classic David Cronenberg movie. $175.

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The Manson File

A collection of letters, photos, manifestos and art created by or about Charles Manson. Out of print. $75.

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Spike's Poems - Knees, Fleas, Hidden Elephants and Other Poems
Milligan, Spike

Long out of print BBC cassette tape release of Goon Show alumnus Spike Milligan reading his nonsense poetry. $25.

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Black & Whites - Board Game

Controversial board game by Psychology Today, meant to help explore racial inequalities between African-Americans and white Americans but today considered flawed in its execution. $30.

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Raiders of the Lost Ark - Marvel Super Special #18
Marvel

Official comic adaptation of the movie in unusually good condition, marking the 1st appearance of Indiana Jones in comics. $75.

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Mysteries of Mind, Space and Time
The Unexplained
26 volume complete set, compiled by the editors of UK magazine "The Unexplained"; topics range from Acupuncture to Zombies. Lots of in-depth information and many illustrations throughout. $100.
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Steranko: Arte Noir
Steranko, Jim

SIGNED art book celebrating the work of comic artist Jim Steranko. English/Spanish, featuring 24 pages of colorful illustrations, numerous black and white prints, and the story of his career. $100.

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Dirk Nowitzki - Basketball Board Game

German edition of "Dirk Nowitzki CrunchTime" board game. Instructions in English. All pieces and components present. $160.

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Emil and the Detectives
Kästner, Erich

Beloved German YA detective classic in English translation; its author was opposed to the Nazi regime and saw his books burned at their rallies. $25.

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Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic
Wiley, Kehinde

OOP exhibition catalogue showcasing the work of naturalistic painter Kehinde Wiley who was commissioned to paint former President Barack Obama's portrait for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. $50.

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The Fantasy Trip Wizard
Jackson, Steve

Collectable tabletop role-playing game - unpunched! $50.

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The Wonderful Adventures of Suzuki Beane, A Lovable Little Hipster
Scoppettone, Sandra

1962 satire of Kay Thompson's Eloise series. $40.

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Life on Waller Creek

Jones, Joseph

A history of Austin, the University of Texas, a small creek, and a life memoir of what it means to live as a Texan in an area of rapid growth and reflection. $90.

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Neverwhere

Gaiman, Neil

Advance Reading Copy; includes a note to booksellers by a very humble Gaiman with a quick summary of the book and a request to read the book. Predates the official 1998 release date. $80.

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Have You Seen These?

Asimov, Isaac

SIGNED FIRST EDITION, #352 of 500 copies. Short story collection published on the occasion of Asimov attending Boskone 11. $300

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The Oliphant Book: A Cartoon History of Our Times

Oliphant, Pat

SIGNED FIRST edition; signature includes the small penguin character "Punk." From the famed political cartoonist that US presidents (among others) loved to hate. $100

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Babel

Kuang, R. F.

SIGNED FairyLoot edition; beautiful artwork to page edges and inside front/back boards. $200.

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Dagon

Lovecraft,. H. P.

Arkham house edition of some of Lovecraft's most famous stories. $50.

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Travels

Crichton, Michael

SIGNED FIRST EDITION of Crichton's fourth and final non-fiction book detailing how he abandoned his medical education and began his professional writing career. $125.

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Galapagos

Vonnegut, Kurt

SIGNED FIRST EDITION of Vonnegut's eleventh novel, telling of a small band of mismatched humans who are shipwrecked on the fictional island of Santa Rosalia in the Galápagos Islands after a global financial crisis cripples the world's economy. $300.

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The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game

Battle of Helms Deep starter pack, unopened. $100. More LOTR trading cards at the same location!

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Ceiling Zero

Wead, Frank

Novelization from 1936 of the Warner Brothers action movie directed by Howard Hawks and starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien. Excellent period dust jacket image includes star photos. $40

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Map and Description of Texas 1840

Moore, Francis Jr.

A facsimile from 1965 of what is one of the most important early descriptions of Texas. Includes a large, beautifully colored map. $100

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The Women of Botany Bay

Robinson, Portia

Detailed historical re-creation, from contemporary records, of the lives of every woman transported to Australia from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales between 1787 and 1828, and as many of the convict wives as could be traced. $35.

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Indian Horrors

"A thrilling narrative of bloody wars with merciless and revengeful savages, including a full account of the daring deeds and tragic death of the world-renowned chief, Sitting Bull..." $50.

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Albert Pike's Esoterika - The Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry

De Hoyos, Arturo

A critical evaluation of the work of Albert Pike, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council, Scottish Rite (Southern Jurisdiction, USA) from 1859 to 1891. $100.

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General Mills Products Control Service - Metal Box with Recipe Cards

General Mills

Vintage metal box with beautiful printed logos on it, comes with hundreds of recipe cards! $30.

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Game of Dr. Busby

Milton Bradley

1905 card game (basically a customized version of Go Fish), said to have started the game craze in the US when it first appeared in 1843. $40.

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Ben-Hur

Wallace, Lew

A Tale of the Christ, still avidly read today, here in an edition that features illustrations from the play adapted from it in 1899. $40.