Starrett by Murphy Michael (13 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book collects the letters from Arthur Machen to Vincent Starrett between 1915-1924; a record of a friendship, and comprising an exoneration of Starrett from Machen's and Alfred Knopfs' later accusations of piracy. With an introduction and editorial notes from Michael Murray. From an edition limited to 500 numbered copies, though this copy lacks a designated number. (Limitation page at colophon). Brown quarter leather with black spine titling, beige papered boards with black decoration. Boards rubbed, lightly toned; very good. Spine square. Binding sound. No jacket, as issued. Text clean and unmarked.

Introduction by Michael Murphy. 119 pp. Illustrated. 8vo, publisher's quarter leather and printed boards. First edition; one of 500 numbered copies. Very fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition: limited edition. 500 numbered copies printed: this copy remains unnumbered. Rear cover shows storage soiling at the extremities, else near fine in brown leather shelf back stamped in black over cream boards decorated with facsimile letter; no dust jacket, as issued. TIGHT AND UNREAD! Illustrated with photo-portraits, facsimiles and drawings. Letters from Machen to Starrett, 1915-1924, with supporting documents and a summary introduction by Michael Murphy. "Machen's good friend Starrett, who did so much to bring Machen to the attention of readers in America, is, at the end, accused by Machen of being a pirate "picking my pocket."--Roy Squires. Octavo. 119 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition thus (limited to 500 copies). Octavo, quarter bound in brown leather, cream colored paper covered boards, marbled edges. Light damp stain on rear board, else very good. No dust jacket, as issued. ; 119 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition: limited edition. 500 numbered copies printed: this copy remains unnumbered. Fine in brown leather shelf back stamped in black over cream boards decorated with facsimile letter; no dust jacket, as issued. TIGHT AND UNREAD! Illustrated with photo-portraits, facsimiles and drawings. Letters from Machen to Starrett, 1915-1924, with supporting documents and a summary introduction by Michael Murphy. "Machen's good friend Starrett, who did so much to bring Machen to the attention of readers in America, is, at the end, accused by Machen of being a pirate "picking my pocket."--Roy Squires. Octavo. 119 pages.

56 pp. Illustrations by Bill Eubank. 12mo, publisher's black cloth gilt-lettered at the spine. S First Collected Edition. Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Thus. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Published by Autolycus Press, 1977. Octavo. Hardcover. 1 of 500 copies (#40 Deluxe). Not signed on pastedown, printed signature. Patterned page ends. Book is like new. A nice copy of this vintage history detailing the literary rivalry between Starrett and Machen. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. LIMITED TO 500 COPIES. THIS IS NUMBER 31 OF 50 WITH HAND-MARBLED EDGES. 1/4" LEATHER SPINE, MANUSCRIPT PAPER COVERS. SIGNED BY MICHAEL MURPHY ON THE TITLE PAGE AND (PRINTED OR SIGNED BY MICHAEL MURPHY AGAIN ON THE EDITOR'S NOTES PAGE AT THE END OF THE BOOK. THE "SIGNATURE" OF VINCENT STARRETT ON THE INNER FRONT COVER IS OBVIOUSLY PRINTED SINCE HE DIED THREE YEARS BEFORE THE PUBLICATION OF THIS BOOK. THE BOOK DESCRIBES THE DETAILS OF THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF VINCENT STARRETT WHO WAS ACCUSED ALONG WITH THE COVICI - McGEE COMPANY BY ALFRED A. KNOPF OF PIRACY OF TWO OF ARTHUR MACHEN'S WORKS IN THE EARLY 1920'S. STARRETT CHAMPIONED MACHEN'S WRITINGS FOR THE AMERICAN AUDIANCE AND BELIEVED THAT HE HAD RECIEVED MACHEN'S APPROVAL TO REPUBLISH TWO OF HIS WORKS. THE BOOK DOCUMENTS THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN MACHEN AND STARRETT ATTESTING TO THAT FACT. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. LIMITED BOOK OF 500 - N0 422 Collection of grateful letters from Machen to his chief U.S. booster Starrett, starting in 1915 and abruptly ceasing in 1924 when Machen accused Starrett of pirating his work; documents in the battle between Knopf and Covici-McGee over the alleged piracy. Signed by Author(s).

Half-Leather. Condition: Very Fine. Limited First Edition-Signed. The Starrett-Machen publishing saga, involving Alfred A. Knopf & Covici-McGee Publishing Companies. #242/500, signed by Starrett. Book is 1/2 brown calf leather over beige boards, title stamped in black on spine, Photos & B/W illustrations. Condition is very fine, with only the slightest bit of soiling to beige boards. No edge or corner wear, or marks whatsoever inside or out. Extremely scarce in this condition. Signed. Private Press.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine, as New. First Edition. A beautiful copy of this compilation of encomiums for Vincent Starrett upon his death in 1974. Contributions by Carl Sandburg, Christopher Morley, Charles Honce, August Derleth, and many others. Limited to 225 copies, all of which are numbered 221B.

Hardcover. First Edition. Limited Edition of 225 copies and this copy "like all the other copies, being number 221B." 6.75 x 9.75in. 42pp. Publisher's quarter cloth over decorative paper-covered boards. Gilt titling and stamping. A jam packed association copy of Starrett and his Sherlockiana circle of friends. Signed and lengthily inscribed by the publisher and editor of the volume, Michael Murphy, himself a friend and devotee of Starrett's, to Charles Honce, who was Starrett's bibliographer, close friend and to whom the present publication is dedicated (a photo of the lengthy inscription is attached). The publisher announcement for the book is laid in with a note from Murphy to Honce. A facsimile on hand-made paper of a drawing and note sent to Starrett by Frederic Dorr Steele. And last, but most extraordinarily, is a Christmas card sent to the Honces from the Starrett's and signed by Vincent: "My dear Watsons! Ray & Vincent Starrett." The Christmas card, facsimile letter, and publication announcement are in NEAR FINE condition. The book itself is VERY GOOD showing a nasty splash of ink to the cloth binding, otherwise remains Fine/As New. As pictured.

Etats-Unis, Produced and distributed by Luther Norris, Publisher, The Pontine Press, august 1974. In-12 broché, non paginé, de 28 pages au format 21,5 x 14 cm. Couverture avec portrait de Vincent Starrett. Plats et intérieur frais. Recueil d'hommages à Vincent Starrett par Michael Murphy, Leonard Cochran, Robert Hahn et John Schwind. Photographies hors texte. Rarissime édition originale en superbe état, uniquement tirée à 400 exemplaires numérotés ( n 82 ).