Fiction Book Dealers' Lot, 24 Pcs, All Author-Signed

A group of author-signed works of fiction, including novels, poetry, memoirs, and plays. One subset of the group consists of classic World War II novels such as "Schindler's List" and "Sophie's Choice," while other stories and poems are related to Abraham Lincoln, the American Revolution, Judaica, South Carolina, New England, and Shakespeare. The group includes 17 sumptuous Collector's Signed Editions from the Easton Press and The Franklin Library--some limited edition--bound in supple genuine leather of various colors, with fancy gilt embossed covers and gilt text blocks. There are 24 author signatures total, and 24 pieces (two pieces are 2-volume sets for a grand total of 26 volumes.) The overall condition of the items is near fine. Please refer to the catalog photographs for more information about condition. The average book size is 8vo. Many of the items are accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity and other forms of purchase identification.

The lot is comprised of:

Non-Collector's Editions (organized in alphabetical order by author)

1. Ray Bradbury, "Dandelion Wine" (New York: Avon Books, 1999), 267pp. Author-signed as "Ray Bradbury" on the full title page. With the original dust jacket listing the $15.00 retail price. COA included. Biblio.com $75-150.

2. Pat Conroy, "The Prince of Tides" (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1986), 567pp. Signed and inscribed by Pat Conroy as "To Matthew Stephen / For the love of words and books, / Pat Conroy" on the full title page. With the original dust jacket listing the $19.95 retail price. Past exposure to moisture, else very good. Also accompanied by a letter dated December 27, 1997 signed by Conroy with a 26-word inscription. Abebooks.com $125-150.

3. Pat Conroy, limited edition "Thomas Wolfe" (Atlanta: Old New York Book Shop Press, 2000), 30pp. Author-signed as "Pat Conroy," and also signed by artist Barry Moser, on the limitation page. 194/250. 6.25" x 9.125" x .375." Biblio.com $390.

4. Tom Robbins, "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues" (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1976), 365pp. Author-signed as "Tom Robbins" on the half-title page. Expected wear, wrinkles, and isolated stains to the soft covers, else very good. 5.375" x 8.25" x 1." Abebooks.com $275.

5. Kenneth Roberts, 2-volume set "Oliver Wiswell" (New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1940), 847pp combined. Author-signed as "Kenneth Roberts" on the limitation page in Volume I. 113/1,000. Lightly toned. One volume is missing its laminate. Contained in a slip-on case. Biblio.com $150.

6. Kenneth Roberts, 2-volume set "Oliver Wiswell" (New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1940), 847pp combined. Author-signed as "Kenneth Roberts" on the limitation page in Volume I. 796/1,000. Lightly toned. Contained in a slip-on case measuring 10.125" x 7" x 3.375." Biblio.com $150.

7. Thornton Wilder, "Our Town: A Play In Three Acts" (Connecticut: Cardavon Press, 1974), 118pp. Author-signed as "Thornton Wilder" on the limitation page, and also signed by illustrator Robert J. Lee. 159/2,000. With brown corduroy covers and a custom slipcase. Past exposure to moisture, else very good. COA included. Biblio.com $150-300.

Easton Press Collector's Signed Edition (organized in alphabetical order by author)

8. Edward Albee, "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1990), 238pp. Author-signed on one of the front loose endpapers. COA and 2000 invoice included. Biblio.com $300.

9. Julian Barnes, "The Sense of an Ending" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2015), 163pp. Author-signed as "Julian Barnes" on one of the front loose endpapers. COA included. Abebooks.com $80-200.

10. Geraldine Brooks, part of 2006 Pulitzer Prize winners' 5-volume boxed set, "March" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2006), 280pp. Author-signed as "Geraldine Brooks" on one of the front loose endpapers. COA included. Biblio.com $250.

11. Michael Chabon, limited first edition "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007), 414pp. Author-signed on the limitation page. 222/1,000. COA and 2007 invoice included. Biblio.com $50-100 (not Easton Press.)

12. Anthony Doerr, "All The Light We Cannot See" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2015), 531pp. Author-signed on one of the front loose endpapers. COA included. Abebooks.com $150-275.

13. Claudia Emerson, part of 2006 Pulitzer Prize winners' 5-volume boxed set, "Late Wife" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2006), 54pp. Author-signed as "Claudia Emerson" on one of the front loose endpapers. COA included. Biblio.com $100.

14. Thomas Keneally, "Schindler's List" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1999), 398pp. Author-signed as "Thomas Keneally" on one of the front loose endpapers. COA included. Abebooks.com $80.

15. Anne McCaffrey and Todd McCaffrey, limited first edition "Dragon's Fire" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2006), 366pp. Signed by both authors on the limitation page. 230/900. COA included. Abebooks.com $100 (not Easton Press.)

16. Frank McCourt, 1997 Pulitzer Prize winners' limited edition "Angela's Ashes" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1997), 363pp. Author-signed as "Frank McCourt" on the limitation page. 333/2,500. Abebooks.com $100-200.

17. Michael Ondaatje, "The English Patient" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1999), 307pp. Author-signed on one of the front loose endpapers. COA included. Abebooks.com $100 (not Easton Press.)

18. Chaim Potok, limited edition "The Chosen" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1996), 284pp. Author-signed as "Chaim Potok" on the limitation page. 1,017/3,500. COA included. Biblio.com $130-200.

19. William Styron, "Sophie's Choice" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1999), 562pp. Author-signed as "Will Styron" on one of the front loose endpapers. COA included. Biblio.com $75-300.

20. John Updike, "Rabbit, Run" (Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1999), 307pp. Author-signed as "John Updike" on one of the front loose endpapers. COA included. Biblio.com $75.

The Franklin Library Signed Limited First Edition (organized in alphabetical order by author)

21. Anthony Burgess, "The Kingdom of the Wicked" (Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1985), 379pp. Author-signed as "Anthony Burgess" on one of the front endpapers. Biblio.com $30-100.

22. John Updike, "Gertrude and Claudius" (Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 2000), 212pp. Author-signed as "John Updike" on one of the front loose endpapers. Biblio.com $50-250.

23. Gore Vidal, "Lincoln: A Novel" (Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1984), 657pp. Author- signed as "Gore Vidal" on one of the front endpapers. Biblio.com $50-150.

24. Robert Penn Warren, "Selected Poems, 1923-1975" (Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1981), 298pp. Author-signed as "Robert Penn Warren" on one of the front loose endpapers. Biblio.com $25-50.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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