Recent Arrivals from Pengilly Books

Westvaco, 1996. Book. Near Fine. Original Cloth. Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Cloth Binding. In VG decorated slip Case.39th of the 50 Volume American Classics series published on special papers for presentation to Company employees and friends. Slip case . Near Fine. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be… Read more about this item

Canberra, Australia: Pandanus Books, 2005. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. One of the most beautiful island groups of the Pacific, Bougainville has a remarkable history. Tragically, it is as the site of devastating civil conflict that Bougainville is perhaps best known. In exploring the rich environmental, cultural and social… Read more about this item

Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 1990. Book. Illus. by Chancellor, J. Near Fine. Hardcover. Oblong Folio. A book of 19 paintings portraying sailing ships and the sea in all its moods. They are accompanied by text, sketches and enlarged details which highlight Chancellor's workmanship. Near fine copy, Jacket with mild shelf wear. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics… Read more about this item

New Orleans: Philip J. Meric Consulting, 2015. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Oblong 4to. The Story of a Great American Shipyard 1938-1999. A pictorial account of Avondale Shipyard, taking readers on a journey that follows the shipyard's storied history, from its foundation as Avondale Marine Ways through decades of production and expansion as Avondale Shipyard and Avondale Industries, with… Read more about this item

North Clarendon, VT: Tuttle Publishing, 2015. Book. As New. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Famous woodblock prints of cultural sights in Japan. This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. Many of the prints are by masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa… Read more about this item

New Bedford, MA: Spinner Publications Inc, 2019. Book. Illus. by Secord, D. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author and Illustrator. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. A Whaling Family's Life at Sea. Signed by Author and illustrator on a separate plate AND inscribed by the author. Book & Jacket are AS NEW. Please feel free to inquire… Read more about this item

Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2002. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. New York from the Water's edge. William Kornblum--New York City native, longtime sailor, urban sociologist, and first-time author--has spent decades plying the waterways of the city in his ancient catboat, Tradition. In At Sea in the City, he… Read more about this item

Gwinn, MI: Avery Color Studios, Inc, 1999. Book. As New. Stiff Wraps. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Heroes, Haunts & Havoc on the Great Lakes. Stated First Edition. Very Nice Copy. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes only. Combined shipping can apply for… Read more about this item

London: Blackie & Son Ltd Book. Illus. by Haslehurst, E.W.. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Beautiful England series. 12 watercolors by Haselhurst. Minor Foxing. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes only. Combined shipping can apply for multiple purchases - please check out… Read more about this item

New York: Elisabeth Sifton Books, 1985. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Winner of the National Book Award and the basis of a 2022 Netflix film directed by Noah Baumbach. Signed by author on Front End Sheet Touch of discoloration to the top edges of the boards, very… Read more about this item

Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press, 1968. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A very nice and thorough bibliography on the great American humorist. 353 clean, unmarked pages. A Near Fine Copy - Book & Jacket (not price clipped) now in mylor sleeve. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or… Read more about this item

London: Blackie & Son Ltd Book. Illus. by Haslehurst, E.W.. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Beautiful England series. 12 watercolors by Haselhurst nd c 1930's Minor foxing , otherwise clean and tightly bound. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes only. Combined shipping… Read more about this item

London: Blackie & Son Ltd Book. Illus. by Haslehurst, E.W.. Good. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. From the Beautiful Britain Series. nd c 1930's. With 12 full color plates. Minor foxing, otherwise clean and tight copy. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes… Read more about this item

London: Blackie & Son Ltd Book. Illus. by Haslehurst, E.W.. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Beautiful England series. 12 watercolors by Haselhurst. Minor Foxing. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes only. Combined shipping can apply for multiple purchases - please check out… Read more about this item

Dover, NH: Arcadia Publishing, 1996. Book. Very Good+. Stiff Wraps. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Images of America Series VG+ condition. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes only. Combined shipping can apply for multiple purchases - please check out our other listings.… Read more about this item

Ambler, PA: The American Society of Marine Artists, 2008. Book. Very Good. Stiff Wraps. Oblong 8vo. 30th National Exhibition in Association with 5 Museums. Catalog of works exhibited during 2008-2009 at 5 different Museums in the North East - with captions. Nice copy. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in… Read more about this item

Ambler, PA: The American Society of Marine Artists, 2004. Book. Very Good. Stiff Wraps. Oblong 8vo. 13th National Exhibition in Association with Vero Beach Art Museum Catalog of works exhibited during 2004 at Vero Beach Art Museum - with captions. Nice copy. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in… Read more about this item

New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1957. Book. Very Good+. Original Cloth. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Cheever's third book and first novel won the National Book Award in 1958. Stated First Edition, With "B_G" stated (= printed March 1957) on the copyright page. Jacket (NOT price clipped - $4.95) ) with minor wear at… Read more about this item

New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1953. Book. Near Fine. Original Cloth. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A collection of stories that originally appeared in The New Yorker magazine. First Edition, First Printing, as evidenced by the "I" at the bottom of the verso of the title page. Jacket (NOT price clipped - $3.50) ) with… Read more about this item

Washington, D.C.: US GPO, 1960 Contains instructions for Naval Landing Parties and emergency ground defense force units and is issued for the guidance of the U.S. Naval Service. 655 pages on glossy paper with tons of b/w photos and plans. 'Prestong' slide binding. Minor discoloration of covers, former owners name on front cover and title page, else in exceptionally good… Read more about this item