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  • McCunn, Ruthanne Lum (You-shang Tang, illustrator)
    PIE-BITER.

    Edition: First printing.

    San Francisco: Design Enterprises of San Francisco. (1983.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Based on the true story of a young boy, brought from China to work on building the trans-continental railroad, who grew from a skinny boy to a strong man by eating lots of pies, and thus earned the nickname Pie-Biter. When work on the railroads was finished, he learned how to run a pack-horse business, and after 15 years as a successful businessman in the Northwest, he finally returned to China INSCRIBED on the front endpaper by McCunn "For.... may you have the strength, ingenuity and humor of Pie-Biter - but not the appetite!" Illustrated by You-Shang Tang using a combination of Chinese and Western art techniques. American Book Award winner 1984. Oval format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-932538096.

    Condition: Very near fine in glossy illustrated boards (prev owner's name) in a very good- dustjacket with a gold award sticker on the front cover.

    Book ID: 37210
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  • BLUE POPPY. by Moody, Skye Kathleen.
    Moody, Skye Kathleen.
    BLUE POPPY.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: St Martin's, (1997) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's second novel - A Pacific Northwest mystery - set mostly on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, and featuring Venus Diamond, a Fish and Wildlife Agent. INSCRIBED and SIGNED (twice) on the title page. 355 pp. ISBN: 0-312154798.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 71853
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  • RAIN DANCE. by Moody, Skye Kathleen.
    Moody, Skye Kathleen.
    RAIN DANCE.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: St Martin's, (1996) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's first novel - A Pacific Northwest mystery - set mostly on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, and introducing Venus Diamond, a Fish and Wildlife Agent. INSCRIBED and SIGNED (twice) on the title page. 245 pp. ISBN: 0-312147139.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 65632
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  • THE LAST TOWN ON EARTH. by Mullen, Thomas.
    Mullen, Thomas.
    THE LAST TOWN ON EARTH.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Random House, (2006) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's first novel, set against the backdrop of the 1918 flu epidemic and inspired by a little-known historical footnote regarding towns that quarantined themselves during that epidemic. Set in a fictional mill town in the forests of the Pacific Northwest called Commonwealth, one conceived as a haven for workers weary of exploitation. A world war is raging, and with the fear of spies rampant, the loyalty of all Americans is coming under scrutiny. When the town votes to quarantine itself against contagion, guards are posted at the single road leading in and out of town, and when a cold, hungry, tired and apparently ill soldier presents himself there…

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    New York: Random House, (2006) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's first novel, set against the backdrop of the 1918 flu epidemic and inspired by a little-known historical footnote regarding towns that quarantined themselves during that epidemic. Set in a fictional mill town in the forests of the Pacific Northwest called Commonwealth, one conceived as a haven for workers weary of exploitation. A world war is raging, and with the fear of spies rampant, the loyalty of all Americans is coming under scrutiny. When the town votes to quarantine itself against contagion, guards are posted at the single road leading in and out of town, and when a cold, hungry, tired and apparently ill soldier presents himself there begging for shelter, the shots that are fired, will reverberate throughout the town, imperiling both its values and its survival. Author's note. Recommended. 392 pp. ISBN: 978-1400065202.

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    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket.

    Book ID: 82346
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  • ASCENDING RED CEDAR MOON. by Niatum, Duane.
    Niatum, Duane.
    ASCENDING RED CEDAR MOON.

    Edition: First printing in wrappers, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    New York: Harper & Row, 1974. First edition - His first collection of poetry published by a major company, and the second title in the Harper and Row Native American Publishing Program. Niatum is a member of the Klallam tribe of the Washington coast. Illustrated with woodcuts. Glossary. 82 pp plus 1 p about the author. ISBN: 06-4511537.

    Condition: Near fine in stiff illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 73755
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  • SAVING AN AMERICAN TREASURE: The Story of Vista House. by Overton, Kathleen McManus PhD.
    Overton, Kathleen McManus PhD.
    SAVING AN AMERICAN TREASURE: The Story of Vista House.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback original.

    By the author, (2014). SIGNED first edition - Vista House at Crown Point, Oregon is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "This book tells the story of the genesis of the building, the movers and shakers who made it happen, the disputes between the players, and the unique architectural design. It begins in 1915 and continues through to the current day, describing the deterioration from use and weather that almost destroyed the crown of the Columbia River Highway. The forty-plus black and white photographs help convey why Vista House is a legacy to all of us and to future generations." SIGNED on the title page and dated 5 May 2014, in the year of publication. Includes several appendices, sources. 140 pp. ISBN: 978-1495907005.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers. Brochure and business card laid in.

    Book ID: 77726
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  • THE FIRST VICTIM. by Pearson, Ridley.
    Pearson, Ridley.
    THE FIRST VICTIM.

    Edition: Book club edition (full size).

    New York: Hyperion, (1999.) dj. SIGNED hardcover - Mystery featuring Seattle forensics investigator Sergeant Lou Boldt. SIGNED on the title page. 381 pp. ISBN: 0-7868-64400.

    Condition: Fine in very good dust jacket (closed tear to upper edge of front cover of dj.)

    Book ID: 37415
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  • Pinkerton, Robert E.
    THE FOURTH NORWOOD.

    Edition: Hardcover.

    Chicago: The Reilly & Lee Co., (1925.). Hardcover - A story of the fur trade set in the remote Northwest frontier on the Drowning River of Canada. 351 pp.

    Condition: Very good+ in green cloth with darker green lettering and a small illustration of pine branches on the front cover (prev owner's name.)

    Book ID: 35679
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  • A SUDDEN LIGHT. by Stein, Garth.
    Stein, Garth.
    A SUDDEN LIGHT.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, (2014) dj. Hardcover first edition - His fourth book: "In the summer of 1990, fourteen-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the spoils of a massive timber fortune, the legendary family mansion is constructed of giant whole trees and is set on a huge estate overlooking Seattle's Puget Sound. . . as Trevor explores the house's secret stairways and hidden rooms, he discovers a spirit lingering in Riddell House whose agenda is at odds with the family plan. Only Trevor's willingness to face the dark past of his forefathers will reveal the key to his family's future." 396 pp. ISBN: 9781439187036.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 65573
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  • A SUDDEN LIGHT. by Stein, Garth.
    Stein, Garth.
    A SUDDEN LIGHT.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, (2014) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - His fourth book: "In the summer of 1990, fourteen-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the spoils of a massive timber fortune, the legendary family mansion is constructed of giant whole trees and is set on a huge estate overlooking Seattle's Puget Sound. . . as Trevor explores the house's secret stairways and hidden rooms, he discovers a spirit lingering in Riddell House whose agenda is at odds with the family plan. Only Trevor's willingness to face the dark past of his forefathers will reveal the key to his family's future." SIGNED on the title page. 396 pp. ISBN: 9781439187036.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 64103
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  • A SUDDEN LIGHT. by Stein, Garth.
    Stein, Garth.
    A SUDDEN LIGHT.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, (2014) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - His fourth book: "In the summer of 1990, fourteen-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the spoils of a massive timber fortune, the legendary family mansion is constructed of giant whole trees and is set on a huge estate overlooking Seattle's Puget Sound. . . as Trevor explores the house's secret stairways and hidden rooms, he discovers a spirit lingering in Riddell House whose agenda is at odds with the family plan. Only Trevor's willingness to face the dark past of his forefathers will reveal the key to his family's future." SIGNED on the title page. 396 pp. ISBN: 9781439187036.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.) Wraparound promotional band present.

    Book ID: 61827
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  • BIG JIM TURNER. by Stevens, James.
    Stevens, James.
    BIG JIM TURNER.

    Edition: First printing.

    Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1948. dj. Hardcover first edition - While the author disclaims this novel - set in the Northwest in the early 1900s - as autobiographical, he does admit that "Ranch hand, mule skinner, hard-rock driller, logger, big town truck teamster, Wobbly, hobo poet - I worked as my hero works." 275 pp. Dust jacket art by Paul Galdone.

    Condition: Good overall in light blue cloth (corners slightly bumped, previous owner's name) in a fair dust jacket with a tear to the upper edge of front cover, other edgewear. Original price of $3.00 still present.

    Book ID: 76826
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  • THEY PAINTED FROM THEIR HEARTS: PIONEER ASIAN AMERICAN ARTISTS / ASIAN AMERICAN ARTISTS DIRECTORY. by Tsutakawa, Mayumi, editor; directory compiled by Alan Lau & Kazuko Nakane
    Tsutakawa, Mayumi, editor; directory compiled by Alan Lau & Kazuko Nakane
    THEY PAINTED FROM THEIR HEARTS: PIONEER ASIAN AMERICAN ARTISTS / ASIAN AMERICAN ARTISTS DIRECTORY.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback original.

    Seattle: Wing Luke Asian Museum / University of Washington Press, 1994. First edition - A catalog published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by the Wing Luke Asian Museum September 9, 1994 through January 15, 1995. Of the 40 works in the exhibition, 18 are included here in both full color and black and white. With a focus on examining the work of Asian Pacific American artists in the Pacific Northwest from 1900 to 1960, this includes essays on art in Seattle, Asian American painters of Washington state, early Asian American photographers, and the legacy of Asian American art. The second part of this publication is the directory of Asian American Artists in Washington and Oregon (1900-1975) compiled for the Archives of American Art. Square format. 88 pp. ISBN: -295974303.

    Condition: Very near fine in illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 88975
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  • POEMS FOR PREGNANT LADIES. by Vojta, Janneli.
    Vojta, Janneli.
    POEMS FOR PREGNANT LADIES.

    Edition: Limited, signed edition.

    Olympia, WA: Tierra Madre Press, 1978. First edition - A slim chapbook of poems celebrating women and pregnancy, written while author was herself pregnant. #33 of 111 copies, hand-set and printed in 18pt Piranese, numbered and SIGNED by the author. In addition, the poet has INSCRIBED this with a small drawing, on the page facing the colophon. Photograph. Hand tied, unpaginated.

    Condition: Very good in illustrated light grey wrappers (some fading and sunning to the covers).

    Book ID: 35608
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  • OREGON STATE GRANGE, PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY BY-LAWS
    OREGON STATE GRANGE, PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY BY-LAWS

    Edition: Booklet.

    Oregon: 1960. Includes a from of by-laws for Pomona, Subordinate and Juvenile Granges. As amended at the Annual Meeting, June 1960. Index. Small format, 4 by 7 inches. 74 pp.

    Condition: Very good in tan stapled wrappers.

    Book ID: 81852
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