Alexander Jessup Editor (16 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. No writing. Some spots from age inside covers. Cover has light wear on edges. Solid copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. no dust jacket. Blue cloth boards are faded and show significant shelf wear, particularly at the corners. The spine has been reinforced with green tape, which is peeling at the top and bears handwritten text. The front hinge is cracked, exposing the underlying mesh. Pages are toned but generally clean. No dust jacket. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. G. P. Putnam's Sons 1903 Very Good/ Jessup, Alexander (editor); Ives, George Burnham (translator). Marzials, Fraknk Thomas (intro). Faint soil and minimal corner wear to Dark-red cloth with gold spine lettering and design. Gilded upper page edges, Solid structure, pos penned inside cover, pages lightly tanned. 207 pages. Size: 6 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 3/4 inches. Includes: A Simple Heart; The Legend of St. Julian the Hospitaller and Herodias. …

The Modern Library, with ML emblem on front-cover, and publisher's ads at rear includes titles published during the Fall 1921. -- Hardcover, limp leatherette covers. Condition: good-only (bookplate; pastedowns are a bit damaged; damp-stain to bottom corner).

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. brown leatherette w/gilt decoratins/titles; Horace Brodzky end papers (rear end paper is partially torn away); 276 clean, unmarked pages; review blurb pasted in.

HC. Condition: good, some notations. 974 74 short stories, and references for the study of the short story.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. A Near Fine edition with some minor general shelfwear; This book is a collection of short stories by Prosper Merimee, translated by George Burnham Ives. The stories are whimsical and humorous, and will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good laugh.; 247 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. A soiled, edgeworn and otherwise generally worn Very Good+ edition; This book is a compilation of short stories by Theophile Gautier. The stories are translated from the French and are easy to read. The author's writing style is easy to follow and the stories are interesting to read.; 288 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. A Near Fine edition with some minor general shelfwear; This book contains short stories by French author Guy De Maupassant. Each story is translated into English and then edited by Alexander Jessup and George Burnham Ives.; 291 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A collection of 18 humorous stories by noted American authors such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe and O. Henry in a Modern Library edition. These stories first appeared between the years 1839 and 1914 and were followed by a longer Modern library edition with even more stories. Edited and with an introduction by Alexander Jessup. Volume wrapped in red and pale yellow variant typographic jacket. --- In Toledano spine 8 / grey cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style g, verso advertises 291 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1943 (no publication date appears in book). ML #87.1. --- An excellent copy: unmarked and tightly bound. Unclipped dust jacket ($0.95) with chafing & creasing to extremities (especially to spine ends), else intact and protected in new removable mylar wrapper.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); xxx, [6], 276, [8, ads] pages.…

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Knickerbocker Press. Red cover shows faded spine with gilt lettering worn but still readable. Light wear at ends of spine and corners. No markings. Pages light and tight Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Red cloth covers with gilt spine titles and page tops. Minimal wear and aging. Theophile Gautier; Guy de Maupassant; Alphonse Daudet; Gustave Flaubert; Honore de Balzac; Prosper Merimee. U5.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Green cloth covers with black decorative border on front with gilt lettering on spine. 9.25x6.5 with 947 pp plus small index. Tight clean copy with an excellent collection of short stories.

16mo. In 6 volumes, authors included are, Balzac, Daude, Merimer, Gautier, Flaubert and Maupassant. Each translated by George Burnham Ives with Introductions by Arthur Symons, Frank Thomas Marzials, William Peterfield Trent, Grace King and others. Half- title pages, engraved frontispieces with tissue guards present. A very handsome set bound in 3/4 green crushed morocco over green marbled paper covered boards, with matching endpapers, raised bands with compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, top edges gilt, silk ribbon markers, spine have evenly changed to light brown. A near fine set.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1905. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 314, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 314 314.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 280 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.63 inches. This item is printed on demand.