Seller: Colewood Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Signed
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Signed 3rd printing (1985), Ballantine mass market paperback, 1983. VG minus, w/ clean text, solid binding; spine creases, lightly cocked spine. Signed & inscribed by author on title page. Free delivery confirmation. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Ballantine Books, New York, 1985
ISBN 10: 0345336348 ISBN 13: 9780345336347
Seller: Voyageur Book Shop, Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Inscribed to precious owner on the title page by Sara Paretsky. Minimal wear. C14. Signed by Author(s).
Seller: Dads Books, Glendale, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Published by Delacorte Press, New York, 1991
Seller: Glenn Books, ABAA, ILAB, Prairie Village, KS, U.S.A.
Signed
Black Paper-Covered Boards. Condition: Nearly Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Nearly Fine. Later Printing. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE-PAGE. Small closed tear bpttom front cover at flap. This is a reprint of the first V.I. Warshawski mystery novel, first published in 1982. A very clean copy throughou t. 244pp. Size: Octavo. Signed by Author.
Language: English
Published by Delacorte Press, New York, 1991
ISBN 10: 0385302606 ISBN 13: 9780385302609
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. First edition thus. Hardcover. 244 pages. First printing of this new edition of her first book. The first V.I. Warshawski mystery. Includes a new note from the author. A near fine copy in paper covered boards with a cloth spine and in a very good plus dust jacket with some light wear. Signed by Paretsky on the title page in a clear and legible hand. Signed.
Language: English
Published by Delacorte Press, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1991
ISBN 10: 0385302606 ISBN 13: 9780385302609
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Inscribed on the title-page by the author to actress : "Joan Carroll / with good wishes to / a sister in crime / Sara N. Paretsky". Second Edition / 1st printing (with new introdution by the author). 244pp. A5265. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Inscribed & Signed By Author. Book.
Language: English
Published by Delacorte Press, U.S.A., 1991
ISBN 10: 0385302606 ISBN 13: 9780385302609
Seller: Marnie Taylor Books & Antiques, NIAGARA ON THE LAKE, ON, Canada
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. reprint of the first Sara Paretsky mystery, first Delacorte edition, featuring V. I. Warshawsky, Chicago P. I., fine condition in very good plus dustjacket, corners rubbed, some edgeware, in protective mylar cover, not remaindered, not ex-libris, not price-clipped, signed by the author on the title page at the Toronto Bouchercon. Signed by Author(s).
Published by (New York): Delacorte Press, (1990). (1990)., 1990
Seller: Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd., Cadyville, NY, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very good. SIGNED BY SARA PARETSKY - Octavo, gray boards backed with purple cloth in a dust wrapper. The binding is very slightly bumped & the dust jacket is lightly rubbed. ix, [1] leaf & 244 pages. Near fine. Second edition with a new introduction. The first of the V. I. Warshawski mysteries.Signed in full "Sara V Paretsky" on the half-title.
Seller: Saadeddine Books, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Inscribed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Delacorte Press, New York NY, 1991
ISBN 10: 0385302606 ISBN 13: 9780385302609
Seller: Longs Peak Book Company, Loveland, CO, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Paretsky's debut(1982) is updated in this edition with the author's introduction that explains why the book is dedicated to Stuart Kaminsky and how she became an author. This copy is in very good condition with a white label remnant on the inside endpaper, a first printing signed by Paretsky on her author bio from the 2009 Bouchercon book. The dustjacket has several small nicks at the binding base and corners and is in clear, mylar covering. The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping. Signed by Author(s).
Seller: Chris Korczak, Bookseller, IOBA, Easthampton, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by author. First edition, first printing. Near fine in slightly rubbed unclipped jacket. Jacket protected by removable mylar. Sticker only on protective mylar jacket, not on actual jacket. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.
Language: English
Published by Delacorte Press, New York, New York, 1991
ISBN 10: 0385302606 ISBN 13: 9780385302609
Seller: Dallas Surplus Stacks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine Book & Jacket, Signed, First Edition thus, First Printing, in protective cover. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by New York, New York, U.S.A.: Delacorte Pr, 1991
ISBN 10: 0385302606 ISBN 13: 9780385302609
Seller: Ian Thompson, Milton, ON, Canada
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Special Edition. signed on title page by author, new forward by Paretsky Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng. Inscribed by Author.
Language: English
Published by Ballantine, New York, 1983
Seller: Sellers & Newel Second-Hand Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
First Edition Signed
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine first paperback printing of the first V.I. Warshawski novel. Appears unread. No creases, tears, or marks. Square and tight binding. Signed by Paretsky on the title page. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Delacorte Press, New York, 1991
Seller: Timothy Norlen Bookseller, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
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Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Thus. Inscribed by author: New York June 1991 Rebecca, with best wishes Sara Paretsky on half title page. Attractive copy. IN mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.
Language: English
Published by Dial Press, New York, 1982
ISBN 10: 0385272138 ISBN 13: 9780385272131
First Edition Signed
Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. First Edition. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page: "October 1988 / Frances L Neagley / May you have good fortune / Sara N Paretsky." The author's first book, introducing private investigator V.I. Warshawski. Very Good plus in a Very Good plus dust jacket. Endpapers and half-title page lightly foxed, with moderate foxing to the text block and book cloth. Jacket moderately worn at the spine ends and corners. Signed.
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Signed. First Edition. Scarce. First printing, stated. SIGNED by author on title page. Ex-library with the usual labeling. Jacket has some wear, in mylar. Well-read but clean.
Language: English
Published by The Dial Press, New York, 1982
ISBN 10: 0385272138 ISBN 13: 9780385272131
Seller: Ann Open Book, Lansing, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Author's First Novel. Inscribed by Author(s).
Seller: Aardvark Book Depot, Shorewood, WI, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. 1st printing. INSCRIBED by the author: "Christmas 1981 / F--- / My heroine, like me, may get on your nerves at times - but I hope you find yourself able to love both her and me in spite of it. / I'm proud of our friendship / Love / Sara". Spine slightly cocked, else VG, clean and solid, in Good price-clipped dj with edge wear and 1/2" chip on back.; Signed by Author.
Seller: Gilbert Trading Company, Shreveport, LA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Fine. Signed, 1st ed.; fine condition, DJ fine condition; first V. I. Warshawski novel.
Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA, Tomball, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition/Stated First Printing; A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author to the title page. An exceptionally well preserved copy of this author's debut novel, and the first novel to feature V.I. Warshawski, Paretsky's iconic detective; this title scarce in this condition and signed. This copy is in Fine condition with only slight rubbing to the board edges, else as new and unread; housed in a clean, crisp, and bright near fine dust jacket that shows slight rubbing at the edges and one short closed tear to the bottom of the back panel with an associated crease. A lovely, highly collectible copy. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a new sturdy box.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Indemnity Only by Sara Paretsky. First book in the V.I. Warshawski series. Signed by author on full title page. Signature only. Book club edition. Published in 1982 by The Dial Press. Jacket slightly worn on the corners and at both ends of the spine. Signed by Author(s).
Published by The Dial Press, New York, 1982
ISBN 10: 0393028542 ISBN 13: 9780393028546
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 244 pages. The first book V.I. Warshawski mystery. A near fine copy in paper covered boards with a cloth spine and in an about very good dust jacket that has a number of small edge tears and edge chips and minor wear. Signed and inscribed on the front free endpaper: 20 January 1982 -Dear Mary, I can't think of a lot of people I respect as much as you. You've got the guts to make what you want out of your life. I hope good fortune smiles on you. Love Sara." The recipient was someone with whom Paretsky worked with prior to writing her first book. An early and very personal inscription on this important debut. Signed.
Published by Gollancz, 1982
Seller: Ashton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB, Market Harborough, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
US$ 484.31
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The first three books in in the hugely successful 'V.I. Warshawski' Series.All three books are first UK printings published by Gollancz.Vol 1:'Indemnity Only' which was published in 1982.Both the BOOK and WRAPPER are in near FINE condition. Previous owner's name to first blank end paper and one small light mark to lower text block.Vol 2: 'Deadlock' which was published in 1984.Both the BOOK and WRAPPER are in near FINE condition. Publisher price sticker to lower front flap.Vol 3:'Killing Orders' which was published in 1986.Both the BOOK and WRAPPER are in near FINE condition. Publisher price sticker to lower front flap.All 3 wrappers are protected in removable Brodart archival covers.All 3 books have been SIGNED to the title page by SARA PARETSKY.The flyer for the signing event accompanies these titles as provenance.The first three books in the hugely successful V.I.Warshawski series.A very attractive set.More images available on request.Due to the size and weight of these three books,extra postage costs will be necessary. ashtonrarebooks welcomes direct contact. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Dial Press, 1982
Seller: AwardWinningBooks, Spring Branch, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. VG/G Inscribed by author Board edge fade Jacket has two tears at top edge In mylar. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by The Dial Press, New York, 1982
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover with dust jacket. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. Pp. 244. Near Fine, light wear to top edges of boards and top edges in a Near Fine dust jacket, slightest wear to spine ends. Inscribed by Paretsky, to the one-time head of the Seattle chapter of Mystery Readers International, on the title page: " -- -- Good Wishes / [signed] Sara N. Paretsky" An attractive copy of the author's first book, introducing the female private eye V. I. Warshawski. Dust jacket is now housed in a removable, clear archival sleeve.
US$ 1,176.17
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketCloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. None (illustrator). First edition. A very smart first edition of the debut novel from Sara Paretsky, signed by the author. First edition. Signed by the author to the title page, with the inscription "Penny, With very good wishes." The debut novel from the author. V. I. Warshawski is a private detective who is reasonably adept at karate and just so happens to be a rather attractive young woman. When she is hired by John Thayer to find his son's missing girlfriend, she soon discovers his son dead and Thayer's ulterior motives for finding the girlfriend. Written by Sara Paretsky, an American author known for her detective fiction and the creation of the character V. I. Warshawski. In the original quarter cloth binding with blue paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with light fading to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also very smart with minor shelf wear and the odd small mark to the board. A small closed tear to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine. signed by author. book.
Published by Dial Press, New York, 1982
Seller: Antiquarian Archives, Lakewood, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As new. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Review copy, fine in fine dust jacket. Inscribed by author to well-known book collector, signed and dated year of publication. Includes separate bio of author, printed on The Dial Press stationery, along with glossy grayscale photo of the author with her dog. Stunning, unread, tight book of original blue cloth in flawless striking dust jacket. Paretsky's first book featuring Chicago Detective V.I. Warshawski, with a strong feminist slant. This beautiful advance review copy is a rare find! Book.
Published by The Dial Press, [1982]., New York, 1982
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition. Author's first book. Signed by the author. Fine, unread copy in dust jacket. Introduces V. I. Warshawski, a female private eye, whose first case is to find a missing University of Chicago co-ed. This is an exceptional copy of an elusive title.