Signed, Limited Orlando by Virginia Wolf Offered For Sale
Source: Paul Frasier Collectibles
Rare limited edition copy of Orlando signed by the author
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is often regarded as one of the foremost modernist figures in literature of the 20th century.
Her most famous works include Orlando, Mrs Dalloway and To the Lighthouse.
After battling bouts of depression for much of her life, Woolf filled her pockets with stones and drowned herself in the River Ouse near her home in Sussex in 1941.
Offerred for sale is a magnificent book. It is a hardcover first edition of Orlando, measuring 6.25" x 9.25". It is one of only 800 limited edition copies of the book signed by the author, this being number 465.
Orlando, published in 1928, is a novel partly based on Woolf's lover Vita Sackville-West.
The book has been signed by Woolf in purple ink on the reverse of the half title page. The autograph is in excellent condition.
The book also features an owner's bookplate which has been affixed to the front pastedown showing the books original owner was the famous American Impressionist landscape painter Daniel Garber. This copy originates from Garber's personal library - the bookplate reads "Ex Libris - Daniel and Mary F Garber". Garber's paintings are now on display at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.
Pencil notations have been made on the first, blank page. The book also features some light overall toning and some light sunning to the spine, otherwise it is in fine condition.
A rarely seen signed edition of an important 20th century novel with great provenance having come from the library of Daniel Garber.
For sale: £1,950 About $3170 For More Information contact Paul Frazier Collectibles
Opportunities like this don't come along very often, especially not with a 15% discount on the market value. Be quick to act and secure this magnificent item.
Magnificent Desolation Signed by the Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
Source: Paul Frazier Collectibles
Buzz Aldrin is an American mechanical engineer and astronaut who was the Lunar Module pilot on Apollo 11, the first manned landing on the moon in history. On July 20 1969, he became the second person to set foot on the moon behind mission commander Neil Armstrong.
Magnificent Desolation (2009) is a book by Buzz Aldrin which features beautiful images from the Apollo 11 mission with words from the famous astronaut. It was published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing in history.
This first edition copy of Magnificent Desolation is limited to five hundred copies, all of which have been signed by Aldrin.
This copy features Aldrin's autograph clearly in blue ink on a white page at the front of the book. It comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity stating that the book was hand-signed by Buzz Aldrin on August 21 2008 in the presence of Jack Bacon (publisher). The certificate is signed by Bacon and Gregory G. Krisilas of Coconut Rosie Books.
Buzz Aldrin signed book
A wonderful memoir of one the most incredible historic events.
For sale: £595
All items are sold with:
A Certificate of Authenticity
Free insured delivery
Paul Frazier Collectibles
Considering that Buzz's autograph on a signed photo has increased in value by 347.5% in the last 10 years we reckon these books offer a great opportunity, especially given the price...
[Top]Its Official: Decision Points "Limited" Edition a Bad Joke by Stephen Gertz
Stephen Gertz in his just published Booktryst article "Its Official: Decision Points "Limited" Edition a Bad Joke" has done it again. He has brought the full force of his considerable intellect to evaluate the "collectible value" of former President Bush's new book just published by Crown. He shows it for the "collectible" farce that it is. Read the full article HERE
Booktryst's controversial report about the limited edition of former President George W. Bush's new book, Decision Points, has been vindicated by new facts that have emerged since the original post.
The "limitation" is to a staggering 4,500 copies, a number so large that the edition has lost all credibility as a collectible and claim to being special...
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And the lack of a limitation statement in the book declaring the number of copies in the edition is a huge caveat emptor/collector. A truly collectible limited edition book always states the number of copies printed.
Once again, this is not a viable book from a collecting point of view. It will never become rare. And it is unlikely to ever appreciate in value; indeed, with 4,500 copies in circulation the aftermarket for the book will likely decline. $350 for the limited edition? Buyers are being stiffed. It harkens back to the days when a limited edition of a clandestinely published book was limited only by the number of copies the publisher could sell. It was a racket.
By not wanting to "disappoint consumers" Crown has betrayed them. They've sullied the rare book collectibles market with this nonsense, attracting naive or budding collectors who are now, once burned, likely wary of book collecting as a hobby. By marketing it as a "collectible," over-selling it without any update to their original announcement, and omitting any mention of the limitation number on the limitation page (because the limitation leaves were pre-printed, signed by President Bush, and then inserted into the already-bound book), the publisher has doomed it as a collectible; it will never have any appreciable market value.
[Top]The Curse of Lono Signed by Hunter Thompson & Ralph Steadman
I love Taschen publications. Always have. They still have a few of Hunter S. Thompson's last projects, a new production of The Curse of Lono. These beautiful books are signed by both Thompson and Ralph Steadman. If you haven't spent time on the Taschen Website, this is a good time to rectify the situation. I have a few Taschen publications and find them to be beautifully crafted books of high quality. You can view pages from the book HERE. Here is the text from the site about The Curse of Lono:
Hunter S. Thompson's most eccentric book in a signed, limited edition
No one expected TASCHEN's re-edition of The Curse of Lono to end up being Hunter S. Thompson's swan song, and his sudden death the month before its release made the event a bittersweet one.
The Curse of Lono is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: the crazy tales of a journalist`s "coverage" of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Originally published in 1983, Curse features all of the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay and feral artwork for which the Hunter S. Thompson/Ralph Steadman duo became known and loved. This curious book, considered an oddity among Hunter`s oeuvre, has been long out of print, prompting collectors to search high and low for an original copy. Resurrected by TASCHEN in a bigger size with splendid, full-color illustrations, The Curse of Lono is now available in a special 1000-copy edition, numbered and hand-signed by Thompson and Steadman.
Illustrator:
Ralph Steadman is best known for his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson. He is also a printmaker (his prints include a series of etchings on writers from William Shakespeare to William Burroughs). His own books include the lives of Sigmund Freud and Leonardo da Vinci and The Big I Am, the story of God.
Author:
Legendary author Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005) developed a style of writing about American life and politics that was so acerbic and over-the-top, it earned its own nickname: “gonzo journalism.” His magazine articles and books—of which he penned nearly a dozen, including Hell's Angels, The Rum Diary, Songs for the Doomed, The Great Shark Hunt, and the monumental Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas—influenced a generation of writers and established his voice as an essential part of America’s socio-political fabric. Portrayed on the silver screen by Bill Murray (Where the Buffalo Roam, 1980) and Johnny Depp (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1998), Thompson was a wild character whose persona was inseparable from his often semi-autobiographical writing. True to his image, he once said, "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."
You can find more information HERE
[Top]Book Closeout Site Offers Many Signed Books
There are some exceptional finds on BookCloseouts website including a large selection of signed books. A large percentage of the signed books are hardcover and some are considered quite collectible (depending on your particular area of collecting), of course. I was able to find a signed edition of Sarah Waters' Night Watch, for example and books by J. A. Jance, Billie Letts, Jeffery Deaver, Douglas Preston and others. These books range in the neighborhood of $6.00 while BookClosouts has their early April sale of 50% off signed books. The sale lasts until April 12. You can go there by clicking on the following image:
These discount codes are only available through this site. Enjoy them!
Coupon Code: bookcollector-5
Password: bookcloseouts.com
For $5 off any purchase of $35 or more
Coupon Code: bookcollector-10
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For $10 off any purchase of $65 or more
A Few Good Books - A Few Good Buys
I have selected some books that are signed, limited edition - and which also happen to be attractively priced. I will list a few of them here. You can go to Amazon, yourself and search for signed, limited edition - then wade through all but I have attempted to save you some time and maybe let you know what is out there that may be special. "Special" is subjective, of course - these books being ones I would enjoy for my personal book collection, generally. Most have only one book available so if you see something you like, do not wait - just suggesting... If you click on the links I provide here I will receive a small (very small) commission. Thank You - I keep trying to pay the light bill :-}
[Top]Signed, First Edition Truman Capote
I have been an avid collector for quite some time now. Many of my most treasured possessions are books signed by my favorite authors. I have several signed, first edition Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams books. A couple of these I found on Ebay and others I found on sites like ABE and Albris. I conducted a search on Albris for signed, first edition Truman Capote books. Here are the results. I thought you might find this interesting.Just click the link below to go to the search results.
Other Voices, Other Rooms, signed, leather