New York: Duell Sloan Pearce, 1950. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Conrad Aiken is the great 'shadow figure' of American Modernism—a close friend of T.S. Eliot and a Pulitzer Prize winner who was often the first to introduce Freudian psychoanalysis into American fiction. This 1950 collection is significant.....

New York: Harperprism, 1999. First Printing, thus, May 1999. In 1968, Peter S. Beagle's The Last Unicorn captivated audiences worldwide. Now, Beagle has reunited with the mythical unicorn, presenting it in various forms—from the Chinese ki-lin to the classic European cloven-hoofed legend.  This unique anthology features over two dozen authors.....

New York: Pantheon, 1994. First Edition, First Printing. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --Wendell Berry is arguably America's most influential agrarian voice, a writer whose work serves as a moral compass for the sustainable agriculture movement. 'Watch With Me' represents Berry at the height of his storytelling powers, using the fictional town of.....

Framingham, MA: NESFA Press, 1994. Dust jacket illustration by Nicholas Jainschigg. First Edition, First Printing. With stories from both Emma Bull and Will Shetterly, this is a multifaceted collection that offers a window into the creative worlds of two prominent voices in speculative fiction. Comprising thirteen works—including short stories, poetry.....

New York: The Macmillan Company, 1928. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Anton Chekhov redefined the short story by moving away from traditional plot structures toward a focus on mood, subtext, and the 'anti-climax.' By 1928, his status as a titan of world literature was being solidified in the United States through accessible series.....

Boston and Chicago, International Society of Christian Endeavor, 1897. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Rev. Francis E. Clark founded the Christian Endeavor movement in 1881, helping shape one of the most influential Protestant youth and lay organizations of the late 19th century. ‘A Daily Message for Christian Endeavorers’ presents scripture, poetry, devotional commentary.....

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —The publication of the Reader in 1972 marked a critical 'Collier Renaissance'. After years of his stories floating in disparate collections and magazines, this Knopf production solidified his status as a writer's writer. Collier’s work—part sophisticated fairy tale, part biting cynical commentary—laid.....

New York: Riverhead Books, 2008. First Edition, First Printing.  SIGNIFICANCE —Appearing during a renewed popular interest in literary humor essays, Crosley’s debut drew immediate comparisons to writers such as Nora Ephron and David Sedaris while establishing a distinctly millennial perspective shaped by New York publishing, apartment culture, and social anxiety...

New York: Doubleday and Doran, 1929. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth Hardcover. "The title novella features a descent into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and the discovery of Atlantis, includes elements Doyle's interest in Spiritualism. The Professor Challenger story 'When the World Screamed' the earth turns out to be.....

New York: Boni & Liveright, 1927. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Background Information:Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist of the naturalist school. His novels often featured main characters who succeeded at their objectives despite a lack of a firm moral code, and literary.....

Lyon Mississippi, 1991: The Derrydale Press, 1991. Illustrated by W. J. Hayes. A Fine Hardcover. Background Information:Gordon Grand was a successful New York businessman who rode with the Millbrook Hunt, was widely praised for his literary accomplishments is widely considered a recognized authority on the background and tradition of American.....

Boston: Phillips, Sampson and Company, 1858. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —First published during the rise of the American magazine culture centered around 'The Atlantic Monthly', this work reflects the intellectual confidence of antebellum Boston literary society. Holmes' blend of wit and cultivated commentary became enormously influential in shaping the American essay tradition.Holmes.....

London: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1972. First Edition, First Printing. [British]. A collection of short stories that explores a wide range of themes, from social and political issues to deeply personal and psychological insights. While each story stands on its own, they collectively offer a rich exploration of human nature, relationships.....