Search Results: Titles starting with B from Barker Books & Vintage

Beadazzled, 2006. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First edition, near fine oblong, oversized hardcover with illustrated boards shows a heavy bump with tiny tear at bottom edge of front cover, in a near fine dust jacket that shows just a light bit of sheklf wear. 208 pages photographed in color by William L. Allen. Still a pleasing copy of this "..inspiring and comprehensive guide to the exciting field of beaded jewelry.." with 185 color photographs and bibliography.

Orion Books, 1990. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First american printing, near fine, oversized black cloth hardcover shows just a touch of wear, in a near fine dust jacket (price at flap) that shows just a touch of wear as well. 191 pages with index and nicely illustrated in both black & white and color. Still a nice copy of this work that "..eas researched with the active help of BMW's own archivists.

Pine Hill Press, 2007. Hardcover. Near Fine. Oversized hardcover with illustrated boards (no jacket if issued) is near fine with some surface wear at rear panel, but is otherwise tight and clean. 243 pages with black & whites. Still an attractive copy of this work from the lifelong blacksmith that shares stories of his time and trade in Hetland, SD. Inscribed on the front end paper "Best Wishes: I hope that you enjoy the book. Dale (Mory) Andersen" Signed.

Bonanza Books, 1958. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good DJ. First Bonanza printing, very good + cloth hardcover shows some mild shelf and trace wear including a name at top of front endpaper and date at reverse of same, in very good dust jacket that shows rubbing, bit of soil and edgewear that includes tiny open chips and closed tears with a couple of scotch tape mends at top edge. 192 pages loaded with black & whites. Solid copy in jacket of this work that re-creates the world of bullfighting "..in all its action and drama, its beauty and courage.

Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1974. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good + DJ. 1st printing, fine red cloth hardcover in very good + jacket showing a couple of small scratches to front panel and ligth edgewear including a couple of small closed tears. Another entry in the lore & literature of the greatest baseball player of all time. 309 pages with some illustrations.

Sagamore Publishing, 1997. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Signed by all 3 authors & Babe Ruth's Granddaughter. Near fine copy in like wrapper with some trace wear. Very nice. The Babe's early years with the Sox includes some great photos, 307 pages. A must for the Ruth fan. Signed.

Simon & Schuster, 1970. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good DJ. First printing, very good + hardcover with previous owner name stamps to paste downs tucked under flaps and at bottom of page 123, in very good + jacket (6.50 price present) that shows a soil spot to cover, tiny closed tear at spine head, corner wrinkle at top of rear flap, and just a touch of soil. Remains an attractive copy of this collection from the popular author.

Omonomany, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First printing, near fien hardcover in near fine dust jacket (price at flap) with both showing just a touch of wear. 314 pages with a few black & whites. Still a pleasing copy of this engaging war memoir.

Doubleday & Company, 1958. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good DJ. Early printing, near fine green cloth hardcover shows a name at top of front endpaper, in very good dust jacket (price at flap) that shows toning to portions of perimeter of panels and edgewear that includes tiny open chip at top corner of rear panel and couple of tiny tears. 286 pages. Still an attractive copy of this novel that tells the "..story of what a man will do to get--or keep--a perfect secretary...." from the author of Belvedere.

University of Chicago Press, 1986. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good DJ. First printing, near fine cloth hardcover is tight and clean, in very good + dust jacket that shows some mild edgewear. 278 pages with black & whites and index. Still an attractive copy of this work centered on the area made famous by Upron Sinclair's The Jungle that "..brings together sophistacted social history and oral testimony to present an authentic portrait of that working-class neighborhood.

Collector Grade Publications, 1991. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First edition, near fine, oversized hardcover shows just a touch of wear, in near fine dust jacket that shows just a hint of wear as well. 319 pages with black & whites, bibliography and illustrated endpapers. Still a pleasing copy of this noted work that covers materials and methods, military and commercial background, data on quantities, major sniper versions and much, much more.

Krause Publications, 1996. Paperback. Very good. Very good, oversized paperback shows bit of shelf wear to wraps and light soil at page edges, else tight and clean. 452 pages loaded with black & whites and with 24 pages in color. Solid copy of this collecting reference.

John Wiley & Sons, 2007. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First printing, near fine, oversized hardcover with illustrated boards shows just a touch of wear, in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket that shows just a light bit of edgewear. 276 pages with index and nicely illustrated in color. Still a pleasing copy of this work that features "more than 150 recipes from around the world for everyone's favorite food.

Simon and Schuster, 1969. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First printing, near fine hardcover in like jacket (price at flap) with both showing just the slightest bit of trace wear. 222 pages. Still a very nice copy of this debut novel from the noted author.

Dover Publications, 2012. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Near fine oversized hardcover in near fine jacket (price at flap) with both showing just the lightest bit of trace wear. 188 pages loaded with great black & whites. Nice copy of "this original work of photojournalism history that features over 100 images from the George Grantham Bain collection in the Library of Congress..

Hodder & Stoughton, 1917. Hardcover. Good. No dat, circa 1917, good + hardcover (no dust jacket) shows soiling to covers, rubbing to cover edges with touch of fray to spine tail and bottom corners, previous owner name and date at top of front end paper, light spine lean and some other mild trace wear. 96 pages illustrated. Solid and perfectly readable copy of this collection of the noted British humorist's work collected with additions by Vivian Carter.

DK Publishing, 2006. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First american printing, near fine in like jacket with both showing just a touch of wear. 256 pages generously illustrated in color. Nice copy of this "balancing act" that brings the four tastes of hot, sour, salty and sweet to the palate in 150 "stunning recipes

Rockport Press, 1947. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good DJ. First edition, near fine cloth hardcover shows a touch of soil and shelf wear, else tight and clean, in very good dust jacket (price at flap) that shows soiling mainly to rear panel, wrinkle at rear flap, mild rubbing and edgewear that includes closed tears and a handful of small open chips. 220 pages with illustrations. Still an attractive copy of this work on baseball that challenges the conventional thinking that it was created by Abner Doubleday.

Stein and Day, 1981. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First edition, near fien hardcover shows a 1.00 price in ink at front endpaper and touch of soil to page edges, in near fine dust jacket (price at flap) that shows just a touch of shelf wear including a couple of tiny closed edge tears. 455 pages with a set of black & whites. Still a pleasing copy of this entertaining read that follows up the classic Ball Four.

St. Martin's Press, 1993. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First printing signed by the author on the title page, near fine hardcover shows bit of wear at bottom edge of front endpaper and some other very light trace wear, in a fine dust jacket. 201 pages. Still a pleasing copy of this award winning mystery. Signed.