Derricks by James Barr (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. hardcover with dust jacket. page edges are darkened due to exposure. front and back cover are dirtied.

Cloth. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. 2nd Printing. Theme of sexual inversion, light edgeawer to price-clipped dustjacket, foredges soiled, sticker residue ffep, otherwise unmarked, 230pp, G+/G+. Book.

Condition: Very Good. Greenberg Publishers New York 1951 burgundy cloth boards. text block crisp.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 248. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1951 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 248.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. First Edition Thus (1957). Not price-clipped ($2.50 price intact). Published by Pan Books, 1951. Octavo. Orange boards stamped in black. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Toning and spotting to page ends. Dust jacket is very good with shelf wear, edgewear, spotting, and tears. A nice copy of this 20th century collection of short stories by James Bar. 230 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.

Hardcover. 230p., very good first edition in boards and unclipped, edgeworn dust jacket. Young 185*. Second book by the LGBTQ activist after "Quatrefoil".

Hardcover. 230p., very good first edition in boards and unclipped dust jacket. Young 185*. Second book by the LGBTQ activist after "Quatrefoil".

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 21cm x 14cm. [x], 230 pages. Maroon cloth, white lettering, illustrated jacket. A collection of short stories. The second published work by of one of the first modern authors to portray homosexual characters positively. Written by James Fugate, under the pseudonym James Barr. YOUNG 185*. Near Fine Condition in Very Good Jacket. Minor shelf wear to cloth. Very slightly cocked. Minor rubbing and small chips and tears to jacket. Category: LGBTIQ+ Gay Fiction; Inventory No: 0033172.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. The author James Fugate thanks Mr. John P. Pitcherale for his appreciation of his first book, (Quatrefoil: A Modern Novel [1950]) and hopes that he will "feel the same for [his] second effort," a short-story collection entitled "Derricks." He also hopes that it will be possible for the two of them to meet someday. Signed, "Cordially yours, James Barr." Autograph letter signed is written on a sheet of 11" x 9" ivory paper. The stamped transmittal  envelope is included and addressed  in Fugate's hand to "Mr. John Pitcherale, McLean Hospital, Waverly, Mass." James Fugate aka James Barr (1922-1995) is the author of the classic work of gay writing, Quatrefoil: A Modern Novel, and was an activist in the gay rights movement. He was honorably discharged in 1952 when his identity as the author of Quatrefoil became public. John (Giovanni) P. Pitcherale (1919?-1998) was a friend of The Boston Symphony Orchestra.  He is also listed as one of the principal correspondents in The Papers of Eleanor Roosevelt. Condition: Mailing fold lines, otherwise very good condition. Signed by Author(s).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1951. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 248, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 248 248.