James Merrill Author (9 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition thus, first printing. Fine, a clean tight unmarked copy. Slight rubbing to cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Columbia University Press, New York, 1984. First edition. First printing. A fine copy in a near-fine jacket. A clean copy in an unclipped jacket. Comes with archival-quality jacket protector, which covers the closed tear on the jacket spine, and subsequent crease on front panel (as pictured). Just a few foxing dots on top edge of an otherwise beautiful copy. F1400A.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. North Point, San Francisco, 1986. First edition. First printing. A fine book in a fine dust jacket. A tight copy, as new, appears unread, without any marks or defects. Dust jacket is clean and bright, with price intact on front flap ($25). Comes with archival-quality dust jacket protector. Shipped in well padded box. Smoke-free. Although not marked as such in any way, this book came from the library of poet and literary critic J.D. McClatchy, from his estate in Stonington, Connecticut. McClatchy also took the author photograph, featured on the rear cover of the jacket. This is from a box of author copies kept by McClatchy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First printing, with full number line. A fine copy in a near-fine jacket. A clean copy with price ($22.00) intact on front flap. Comes with archival-quality jacket protector. Note: A couple soiling dots on the rear cover of an otherwise fine jacket. Rear board is moderately bowed. This book came from the library of poet and literary critic J.D. McClatchy, from his estate in Stonington, Connecticut. This copy is SIGNED by James Merrill, who wrote the foreword, on the title page. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 3rd edition. 1248 pages. 11.10x9.49x2.01 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine copy. A clean, unmarked copy. Although not marked in any such way, this book came from the library of poet and literary critic J.D. McClatchy (who wrote the introduction for this title), from his estate in Stonington, Connecticut. [Poetry-M].

Cloth. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First Edition, First Issue. Octavo, 169pp. Publisher's yellow cloth, title printed on spine. The first issue, with no additional printings noted. Soiling to yellow cloth, notable at the spine. Solid text block. In the publisher's scarce dust jacket, 8/6 net retail price on front flap, chip at head of spine, a few short closed tears, bright illustrations. Includes a typed letter from "James Hadley Chase" to Merrill Panitt, dated 1945, with interesting World War II content. Signed on the title page: "For Merrill, So many thanks for all your help. James Hadley Chase / 27.1.44." While in London during World War II, Panitt met René Raymond (psd. James Hadley Chase), and the two became lifelong friends. Panitt gifted Raymond a dictionary of American slang, which Raymond used to develop the characters for this book. Merrill Panitt (1918-1994) served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, where he came to the attention of Walter Annenberg, the publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Panitt joined The Inquirer in 1945 and worked with Annenberg to found TV Guide in 1953. He later become the director of Triangle Publications, publisher of TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and many more. The first edition of Miss Shumway Waves A Wand by James Hadley Chase. This work is dedicated to Merrill Panitt and personally inscribed to him by the author. (illustrator). Signed.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 28 pages. 8.50x0.08x11.00 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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 1976. 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:- 670, 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. 670 670.…