New World Making, Signed (8 results)

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition/1st Printing trade softcover. SIGNED and inscribed by author on front end page. Some foxing to page edges and covers. Also includes laid-in a handwritten SIGNED letter from author (ALS) mentioning 'Jersey Blue'. Nice signed copy with associated letter. Signed by Author.

Condition: Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Signed/Inscribed by author on front endpage. Slightly dampstained.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Chinese Islanders: Making a Home in the New World, Chiang, Hung-min. Published by Univ of Prince Edwards Island, 2006. Signed and inscribed by author. Card covers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., 187pp. with black and white illustrations. black and white. Light wear to covers, contents are in fine condition. From tenuous beginnings in the closing days of the 19th century to the blossoming of a vibrant new Chinese community in the 21st, Chinese Islanders: Making a Home in the New World tells the story of one of Prince Edward Island's smallest immigrant communities. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Easton Press collectors edition bound in full leather. Signed by Clive Thompson. Still sealed in the manufacturer's original packaging. signed by author.

Condition: As New. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Easton Press Limited edition SIGNED by author and numbered 738 of 900 copies. Burgundy leather with gold gilt decoration and titling. All page edges gilt. Tight and square, appears unread, with scratch to the gilt on the fore-edge of the pages. The gilt is still present but is scratched. Previous owner's signed bookplate to front free endpaper. Certificate of Authenticity and a note about the work and the author, provided by the publisher, laid in. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st ed., 1st printing ; ix, 182 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 29 cm ; ISBN 9780060885625, 0060885629 ; OCLC 85026539 ; Contents:: Foreword / RalphLauren -- Preface -- The Star-Spangled Banner : Artifact and Icon -- The Battle of Baltimore -- The Song -- Making the Flag -- From Family Keepsake to National treasure -- The Star-Spangled Banner Comes to the Smithsonian -- Centerpiece of a New Museum -- Saving the Star-Spangled Banner -- A New Home for an Enduring Icon -- Notes -- Symbols of a New Nation -- The Flag in the Civil War -- Flag Rules and Rituals -- The Flag in World War II -- The Flag in the Sixties ; Shares the story behind the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," in 1814, telling how Francis Scott Key, having witnessed a critical battle between British and U.S. troops from a truce ship, was inspired to write the song after seeing the garrison flag still flying over Fort Henry in Baltimore, Maryland; discusses the Smithsonian Institute's efforts to preserve the actual flag; and considers how the song and the flag have come to symbolize American patriotism and pride ; "Published in association with the National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center." ; Formerly a curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Lonn Taylor served as historian for the Star-Spangled Banner Preservation Project. Kathleen M. Kendrick and Jeffery L. Brodie are co-curators of a new exhibition about the reinstalled Star-Spangled Banner at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. ; SIGNED by author Jeffrey L. Brodie on the title page ; FINE in slightly edge-worn slipcase. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A rare first edition, first printing of 'Gurdjieff: Making a New World' by John G. Bennett - the influential British philosopher and student of G.?I. Gurdjieff. This edition explores Gurdjieff's life, mission, and contributions to modern spiritual thought and is a cornerstone work in 20th?century studies of esoteric philosophy and the Fourth Way. This copy is signed and inscribed by the author on the title page, adding significant collectible value for scholars, collectors of Gurdjieffiana, and enthusiasts of Bennett's writings. Condition: - Dust Jacket: Present, intact, with shelf wear typical for age; no major tears. See image. - Pages: Clean, bright, free of foxing or spotting. - Signature: Clear author signature with personal dedication - an appealing provenance feature. - Overall: Very Good, particularly desirable given the signed dedication. Collector Notes: This 1973 Turnstone first edition is sought by collectors of spiritual philosophy and Gurdjieff studies. The author's signature significantly enhances its rarity in the secondary market - signed copies of Bennett's works seldom appear. Including this edition in a collection offers depth to any exploration of Gurdjieff's influence on mid?20th?century thought. Inscribed by Author(s).