[Rarebooks] FS: Edward Hoagland First Editions, prices greatly reduced

[Charles Agvent]

Price reduced:     Was $125,      Now $50

1.  HOAGLAND, Edward. AFRICAN CALLIOPE. New York: Random House, 1979. 
First Edition. Uncorrected Proof in printed red wraps with a photocopy 
of the publisher's information sheet taped to the front cover. Small ink 
stain to bulked top edge. Near Fine and uncommon in this format. 
(#001133)        $50.00
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2.  HOAGLAND, Edward. CAT MAN. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1956. 
First Edition. Attractive copy of the author's first book, winner of a 
Houghton Mifflin Literary Fellowship Award. Near Fine in a Very Good, 
typically rubbed dustwrapper with light edgewear. (#003059)        $100.00
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Price reduced:     Was $350,      Now $200

3.  HOAGLAND, Edward. CAT MAN. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1956. 
First Edition. Very nice copy of the author's first book, especially 
uncommon in this condition. Fine in an about Fine dustwrapper with minor 
wear at the spine tips. (#007820)        $200.00
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Price reduced:     Was $325,      Now $250

4.  HOAGLAND, Edward. THE CIRCLE HOME. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 
(1960). First Edition. Hoagland's second book, a novel about a boxer. 
Two different paper stocks were used in the production of this book; 
consequently, variation of the shading of the signatures is apparent 
when looking at the edges of the book. INSCRIBED in 1982 "with thanks 
and salutations" and SIGNED "Ted Hoagland." Fine in a very Near Fine 
dustwrapper with minor rubbing along the edges. Best we've seen. 
(#005564)        $250.00
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5.  HOAGLAND, Edward. THE CIRCLE HOME. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 
(1960). First Edition. Hoagland's second book and quite uncommon. Two 
different paper stocks were used in the production of this book; 
consequently, variation of the shading of the signatures is apparent 
when looking at the edges of the book. Very light shelfwear to the 
bottom edge of the book. Near Fine in a price-clipped, Very Good 
dustwrapper with light wear. (#008311)        $60.00
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6.  HOAGLAND, Edward. THE COURAGE OF TURTLES. New York: Random House, 
(1970). First Edition. The first book of essays by the writer John 
Updike has ranked as the best essayist of his generation. Slight shadow 
on front endpaper from dustwrapper flap. Near Fine in a Near Fine 
dustwrapper with typically sunned spine. (#003051)        $50.00
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7.  HOAGLAND, Edward. THE MOOSE ON THE WALL. London: Barrie & Jenkins, 
(1974). First Edition. Hoagland's uncommon book of essays published in 
England but not in the United States. INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author 
to Patricia. Some typical edge darkening of the cheap paper. Near Fine 
in a price-clipped, Near Fine dustwrapper. (#005020)        $200.00
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8.  HOAGLAND, Edward. THE MOOSE ON THE WALL. London: Barrie & Jenkins, 
(1974). First Edition. Hoagland's uncommon book of essays published in 
England but not in the United States. Darkening of cheap paper, as 
customary with this title. Near Fine in a Near Fine dustwrapper with a 
crease at the bottom front.. (#005451)        $100.00
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9.  HOAGLAND, Edward. THE MOOSE ON THE WALL. London: Barrie & Jenkins, 
(1974). First Edition. Hoagland's uncommon book of essays published in 
England but not in the United States. Usual darkening of the cheap paper 
otherwise Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. (#006903)        $150.00
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10.  HOAGLAND, Edward. THE PEACOCK'S TAIL. New York: McGraw Hill, 
(1965). First Edition. Hoagland's third book, this copy INSCRIBED "To 
Larry, with best regards" and SIGNED by the author. Uncommon to find 
this title signed. Saul Bellow described Hoagland as "one of the very 
best writers of his generation." His later work gravitated toward 
essays. Customary rubbing to bottom edge due to the type of cloth. Near 
Fine in a lightly soiled, Near Fine white dustwrapper. (#000533)        
$100.00
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11.  HOAGLAND, Edward. RED WOLVES & BLACK BEARS. New York: Random House, 
(1976). First Edition. Collection of essays by this highly acclaimed 
writer SIGNED by the author. Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. (#005477)    
     $75.00
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12.  HOAGLAND, Edward. RED WOLVES & BLACK BEARS. New York: Random House, 
(1976). First Edition. Collection of essays by this highly acclaimed 
writer. Fine in a Fine dustwrapper. (#005888)        $45.00

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