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157. HALL, James W. Under Cover of Daylight. NY: Norton (1987). The first of the author's highly acclaimed Florida mysteries, which have been compared to the work of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen--hardboiled thrillers with a comic edge. Hall was a published poet and writer of "literary" fiction before he began writing mysteries. Fine in a fine dust jacket and signed by the author.
158. HALL, James W. Paper Products. NY: Norton (1990). A collection of short stories, which were published prior to his success with his Thorn mysteries but not collected until after that. Light corner bumps; near fine in a fine dust jacket and signed by the author.
159. HALL, James W. Bones of Coral. NY: Knopf, 1991. The third of his mysteries, again set in the Florida Keys. This is the advance reading copy in pictorial wrappers. Fine.
160. HAMILTON, Jane. The Book of Ruth. NY: Ticknor & Fields, 1988. A review copy of the highly praised first book by the author of A Map of the World, which was a National Book Award finalist. This title won the PEN Hemingway Award, and was selected for TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey's reading club. Fine in dust jacket, with three pages of publisher's promotional material laid in.
161. HANNAH, Barry. Geronimo Rex. NY: Viking (1972). His first book, which was nominated for the National Book Award and won the William Faulkner Prize. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1987: "For Sam Lawrence,/ My great publisher/ and friend. Long may/ you reign -- Barry Hannah." An excellent association: Lawrence became Hannah's publisher in the mid-1980's, and Hannah stayed with him until Lawrence died. Top edges faded, shadow front pastedown; else near fine in a near fine, top edge-tanned dust jacket.
162. HANNAH, Barry. Nightwatchmen. NY: Viking (1973). His second and, according to many, scarcest book. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1988. Edge-sunned cloth; otherwise near fine in a very good, heavily and unevenly sunned dust jacket.
163. HANNAH, Barry. Airships. NY: Knopf, 1978. His third book and first collection of stories, widely considered a contemporary classic of the new Southern Gothic. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1986. Top edges sunned; near fine in a near fine spine- and edge-sunned dust jacket.
164. HANNAH, Barry. Ray. NY: Knopf, 1980. Hannah's fourth book, third novel, nominated for the National Book Award. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1986: "For Sam Lawrence --/ Sabers up!/ good buddy. Thanks for your support./ We'll see each other/ a great deal/ in the future, okay?/ Barry." Heavy sunning to top edge; otherwise near fine in a similar dust jacket.
165. HANNAH, Barry. The Tennis Handsome. NY: Knopf, 1983. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1986: "For Sam Lawrence --/ My fine new/ pal. Maybe we can/ shoot for the moon/ together, I hope." Edge-sunned; near fine in a near fine, edge-sunned dust jacket with one edge tear.
166. HANNAH, Barry. Captain Maximus. NY: Knopf, 1985. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1986. Edge-sunned; near fine in a very good, spine-faded dust jacket bumped at the crown.
167. HANNAH, Barry. Hey Jack! NY: Dutton/Lawrence (1987). Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence: "For Seymour Lawrence --/ For his avuncular/ and heroic support./ May the years be lovely and bountiful [beautiful?] for you--/ All best,/ Barry Hannah." Fine in a fine dust jacket.
168. -. Another copy, also inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence: "For Sam--/ Great regrets[?]/ from me and/ Oxford. How lovely/ to be in your/ squadron-/ Barry Hannah." Fine in a fine dust jacket.
169. -. Another copy, also inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1987: "For Sam,/ My great good/ publisher and pal!/ Barry Hannah." Fine in jacket.
170. -. Same title, proof copy. Color reproduction of dust jacket art pasted to front cover (by publisher). Signed by the author. Spine-faded; near fine.
171. HANNAH, Barry. Boomerang. Boston: Houghton Mifflin/Lawrence, 1989. A short novel. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence: "For Sam --/ Beloved Field/ Marshall. May/ you prosper and/ live and love/ deeply --/ B Hannah." Slight corner bumps; else fine in a near fine, spine-tanned dust jacket.
172. -. Same title, the limited edition (n.p.: Ultramarine Publishing, 1989). Issued in an edition of 50 numbered copies, this is copy "PC1" and belonged to Seymour Lawrence, editor of the book. Signed by the author. Bound in leather and marbled paper. Fine.
173. HANNAH, Barry. Never Die. Boston: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence, 1991. The dedication copy. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1991: "For Sam,/ whose life and work/ I am privileged to conjoin!/ Always deepest respect/ and love --/ Barry Hannah." The book's dedication reads: "For Sam Lawrence/ and my children, Po, Teddy, and Lee." Fine in dust jacket.
174. -. Same title, the uncorrected proof copy, again inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence: "For the Inimitable and Gallant Sam L,/ From a friend who owes him/ for heart, patience and bright/ events in the lit world. May/ you prosper and receive/ the best joys and illumination./ Yours,/ Barry H." Light corner creases; else fine in wrappers. Laid in is a Houghton Mifflin envelope, on which is written: "Looks delightful!/ Thanks,/ Barry."
175. HANNAH, Barry. Bats Out of Hell. Boston/NY: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence, 1993. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in the year of publication. Upper corners bumped; else fine in like dust jacket.
176. -. Same title, the advance reading copy. Also inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence: "For Sam Lawrence,/ Hero of Lit in my/ Times./ Barry Hannah." Fine in wrappers.
177. HARRISON, Jim. Farmer. NY: Viking (1976). Harrison's third novel, measuring neither the 5 1/16" from spine cloth to board edge of the first state nor the 4 7/8" of the second state, but a solid and confusing 5" even. This copy is inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1987: "To Sam,/ so many dozens/ of pale moons/ floating under the bridge./ the river moves & the/ moon doesn't!/ yr friend/ Jim." With a small self-caricature by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket with the spine lettering folded just off center. Harrison is one of the authors whose career took a noticeable upswing under the editorship of Lawrence: a respected "midlist" author, with three novels and a handful of small volumes of verse to his credit when he linked up with Lawrence, he quickly became one of the most respected of contemporary writers, and enjoyed considerably greater commercial success than he had previously, in part due to Lawrence's unwavering support and faith, and also his marketing savvy--see below: Legends of the Fall.
178. HARRISON, Jim. Returning to Earth. (Berkeley): Ithaca House (1977). One of the least common of his titles, this edition preceding its publication in a joint volume with Letters to Yesenin. This copy is inscribed (unsigned) to Seymour Lawrence with a large self-caricature, and in the word balloon: "Dear Sam, Have/ looked into entrails of/ a duck, a deer, a woodcock,/ a grouse and found yr/ taste will be vindicated." A wonderful inscription, presumably dating from the beginning of their relationship as author and publisher. Spine-sunned; else fine in stapled wrappers.
179. HARRISON, Jim. Legends of the Fall, Revenge, The Man Who Gave Up His Name. (NY): Delacorte/Seymour Lawrence (1979). The one-volume trade edition of this collection of three novellas, one of three formats in which this book was issued. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence with large self-caricature, saying: "To Jim/ from Sam," then parenthetically, "(Har)," then "the next one is coming soon etc!" This was Harrison's first book for Lawrence, and Lawrence took the unusual step of marketing the book in three different formats: a regular trade edition, a three-volume boxed set--with each novella in a separate binding and all housed in a slipcase--and a three-volume signed, limited edition. This was the first time that a major trade publisher had done a limited edition of a Harrison book. The presentation of these short novels in this unique and dramatic way helped gain them attention that a collection of short fiction might otherwise not have received and the book was reviewed widely and favorably. In the end, two of the three novellas were sold to Hollywood and had movies produced from them; and Harrison became a literary celebrity. Slight offsetting to front endpages; else fine in a near fine dust jacket worn at the crown.
180. HARRISON, Jim. Warlock. (NY): Delacorte/Lawrence (1981). Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in the month of publication, in the word balloon of a somewhat scowling self-caricature: "Dear friend Sam/ Perhaps our terrible/ pain will be/ repayed./ yrs Jimmy." Spine- and edge-faded; near fine in a very near fine dust jacket worn at the crown.
181. HARRISON, Jim. Selected and New Poems. (NY): Delacorte/Lawrence (1982). Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence: "To Sam,/ Doubtless the/ best volume in/ yr publishing/ career./ luv/ Jim." Top edges faded; near fine in a very good spine- and edge-tanned dust jacket with a small chip on the lower rear panel.
182. HARRISON, Jim. Dalva. NY: Dutton/Lawrence (1988). Uncorrected proof copy of this well-reviewed novel by the author of Legends of the Fall, told from the point of view of a pioneer woman. Near fine in wrappers.
183. HARRISON, Jim. The Woman Lit By Fireflies. Boston: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence, 1990. The publisher's copy of this novel, in a custom binding: leatherbound with raised bands, gilt stamping, top edge gilt and marbled endpapers. In all likelihood, one of two such copies prepared--the other would have gone to Harrison. Fine.
184. HARRISON, Jim. After Ikky . Boston: Shambala, 1996. A small volume of poetry, issued simultaneously in paperback and in a cloth edition reported variously as either 500 or 1000 copies. This is the hardcover edition, and whatever its actual print run, it is many, many times scarcer than any of Harrison's other recent trade editions, which tend to have print runs in the range of 35,000-50,000. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
185. HEANEY, Seamus. The Fire Gaze. (n.p.): Friends of the Cheltenham Festival of Literature, 1989. Broadside poem, approximately 9" x 12". Printed in two colors, with a wood engraving by Helmuth Weissenborn. Fine. Reportedly, one of 60 copies only.
186. -. Another copy, near fine.
187. HELPRIN, Mark. Ellis Island and Other Stories. (NY): Delacorte/Lawrence (1981). His third book and second collection of stories, nominated for the National Book Award. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in November, 1980, two months prior to publication: "For Sam, with many thanks, especially/ for the gold leaf./ Mark." Helprin perhaps is referring to the special copies of his authors' books that Lawrence had bound up for them [see above: Brautigan, Berger, Gold, Harrison], a practice by no means universal in the publishing world. Fine in a very good dust jacket.
188. (Hemingway, Ernest). KERT, Bernice. The Hemingway Women. NY: Norton (1983). The first in-depth exploration of the various women in Hemingway's life. Inscribed by the author in Key West in 1985. Corners bumped; near fine in a near fine dust jacket rumpled a bit at the edges.
189. HIAASEN, Carl and MONTALBANO, William D. A Death in China. NY: Atheneum, 1984. The third of their mystery collaborations, all of which precede Hiaasen's acclaimed series of comic South Florida mysteries. Some wrinkling to the first few pages, as though from previous dampness (no staining, however) and soiling to page edges; spine cocked; very good in a very good dust jacket worn along the top edge.
190. HIAASEN, Carl. Tourist Season. NY: Putnam (1986). The first of his highly praised and extravagant comic thrillers. Hiaasen's books are reminiscent of Elmore Leonard's South Florida novels, only funnier, or Donald Westlake's caper novels, only more intense and violent. They combine murder and mayhem, wild humor, and legitimate environmental concerns in a blend that is unique in the mystery field. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with very light edge wear.
191. HIAASEN, Carl. Native Tongue. NY: Knopf, 1991. Advance reading copy of the fourth of his comic mysteries. Fine in wrappers.
192. HIAASEN, Carl. Strip Tease. NY: Knopf, 1993. Advance reading copy of the fifth of the author's mysteries set in South Florida, this having been made into a major Hollywood film. Fine in wrappers.
193. -. Same title, the trade edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket and signed by the author.
194. (HIAASEN, Carl). SHULMAN, Neil, M.D. Finally...I'm a Doctor. NY: Scribner's (1976). Reportedly Hiaasen ghost-wrote this book for Shulman--a comic first-person account of medical school. Hiaasen, along with two others, is acknowledged for his "help with this book." Fine in a fine dust jacket.
195. HUXLEY, Aldous. The Burning Wheel. Oxford: B.H. Blackwell, 1916. Huxley's first book, issued as number seven in Blackwell's "Adventures All" Series. One of 250 copies, this copy inscribed by the author to Crosby Gaige: Crosby Gaige/ his book./ That he should have/ bothered to get a copy/ of this one makes me/ feel positively/ embarrassed./ Aldous Huxley/ New York/ May 1926." An excellent literary association: in 1928, Gaige co-published Huxley's Arabia Infelix in a limited edition. Fine in wrappers. A beautiful copy of a rare first book. In custom folding chemise and slipcase.
196. HUXLEY, Aldous. Mortal Coils. London: Chatto & Windus, 1922. Huxley's fourth book and second collection of stories. Owner name front flyleaf; discoloration to cloth; good, lacking the dust jacket.
197. HUXLEY, Aldous. Arabia Infelix. NY: Fountain Press, 1929. A collection of poems published as a limited edition. Of a total of 692 copies, 300 were designated for sale in the U.S. All copies were signed by the author. Slight wear to edges of boards, but still very good.
198. HUXLEY, Aldous. Brief Candles. NY: Fountain Press, 1930. A limited edition comprising four novellas. One of 842 copies, signed by Huxley. Fine, without dust jacket, as issued.
199. HUXLEY, Aldous. The Cicadas. London: Chatto & Windus, 1931. Poetry. A near fine copy in a very good, spine- and edge-darkened dust jacket. With the publisher's extra paper spine label still tipped in at the rear of the book. A very nice copy of a small, fragile volume.
200. HUXLEY, Aldous. Music at Night. NY: Fountain Press, 1931. A collection of essays, again issued as a limited edition. One of 842 copies signed by the author. Attractive bookplate front pastedown. Near fine, without dust jacket, as issued, lacking the slipcase.
201. HUXLEY, Aldous. Brave New World. London: Chatto & Windus, 1932. First edition of Huxley's most famous novel, a classic dystopia whose very title has entered the language as a synonym for technological horror--in particular the unanticipated negative side effects of technological advancement. Huxley satirizes trends in modern society, extrapolating and exaggerating them to an absurd and horrifying extreme. One of the most important novels of mainstream speculative fiction. Spine creased and cocked; very good in a fair, spine-tanned dust jacket chipped at the extremities and with evidence of internal and external tape-strengthening at the crown where the title is attempting to secede.
202. -. Same title, the limited edition. One of 324 copies in yellow buckram with a blue morocco spine label. Spine very mildly tanned; else fine with a replacement acetate dust jacket.
203. HUXLEY, Aldous. After Many a Summer. London: Chatto & Windus, 1939. A novel in which the author of Brave New World continues his speculative exploration of human possibility: the mystic Propter in this novel was reportedly modeled on Huxley's close friend Gerald Heard, with whom Huxley moved to California in search of new spiritual direction. His studies of eastern religions and mysticism date from this time on, culminating in his optimistic utopian novel, Island, the counterpoint to Brave New World. Minor offsetting to endpages; a couple tiny dings to the front board; still near fine in a very good but sunned dust jacket with a couple light stains to the rear panel.
204. HUXLEY, Aldous. Time Must Have a Stop. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1944. The first American edition, which preceded the British edition. Owner name front flyleaf; very good, lacking the dust jacket.
205. HUXLEY, Aldous. Ape and Essence. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1948. A novel set in the 22nd century; in part an attempt by Huxley to update Brave New World to the post-atomic era. One heavy corner bump and dark offsetting to rear endpapers; very good in a very good dust jacket.
206. HUXLEY, Aldous. Brave New World Revisited. London: Chatto & Windus, 1959. Huxley's postwar analysis of the prospect of impending tyranny in the wake of the World War II. Near fine in a spine-tanned dust jacket.