Marron Eugenie (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as stated on copyright page, "The search for the giant broadbill - a husband and wife fish the Humboldt for the titans of the sea," illustrated with photos, book is clean an attractive, a short edge-crease across the bottom spine is the only remarkable flaw, the jacket has mild edge-wear along the edges of the front panel and a small label-removal scar at bottom of spine, the jacket is clean and quire presentable, the original price (3.75) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Near fine. First edition. Humorous artist's book of caricatures and short descriptions of "that peculiar species of the human race - the big game angler." Includes vignettes from Nova Scotia, New Jersey, Maine, and a host of other locations. One scene from the Bahamas includes racist caricatures and stereotypes as "native boys" scramble to pick up cash strewn about by a drunk white fisherman; a snapshot of the white privilege inherent in this financially taxing hobby. 12'' x 9.5''. Original blue publisher's cloth binding with red stamped titles and designs. Blue endleaves. Illustrated throughout in black-and-white. [64] pages on thick paper. Numbered 112 Of 250 and signed in ink by the artist to preface. With typewritten note on Marron's letterhead noting information about the title, signed "Eugenie" laid in. Mild edgewear to binding, with light toning to extremities. A bit of paperclip rust to front pastedown and laid-in note, occasional light foxing throughout. Sharp. Signed.