New England from Hopkins Books

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, 1971. The story of two northern New England towns, Bean's Purchase NH, and Batchelder's Grant ME. Focusing on the 19th and early 20th century history of the railroad and lumber industry in the area, as well as collecting many first hand accounts of life in the region. Self published by the author. 158 pages,… Read more about this item

First hardcover edition, published by Bar Harbor Times, 1941. History of the Maine island and town of North Haven. Filled with fascinating stories; prominent boat builders, clam lobster and mackerel fisheries, the Pyhtian sisters, historic buildings, even well loved pets and trees! 136 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-3/4", includes 14 black & white photos. Presumed to be a 'First Edition' as… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by University Press of New England, 2002. Historical fiction, the story of Geoffrey Frost, captain of a cargo ship transporting cannons to be used for the American Revolution. 297 pages, 6" X 9". The dust jacket is intact and not price clipped. Sewn binding is tight and square. No writing on the text… Read more about this item

First trade paperback edition, published by the Portland Museum of Art, 2002. 60 of two time Guggenheim Fellow award winning Paul Caponigro's silver photographs. The majority are of the New England landscape, though some are of his still life and architectural subjects. 9-3/4" X 8-3/4", 80 pages. Heavy stock covers with extended French flaps. No former ownership marks, no writing… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by W.W. Norton, 1963. A longtime Boston newspaper reporter, the author returns to his home state, humorous hi-jinx ensue. The dust jacket is intact, though it is price clipped. Jacket has some edge wear and a short closed tear of about 1/4" at the top edge. No former ownership marks, no writing on… Read more about this item

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by New American Library, 1966. This is a Book Club Edition. True crime classic about the murders of several women in the Boston area in the early 1960's, as well as the trial that followed. Basis for the 1968 film directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Henry Fonda and Tony Curtis. 365 pages. Black cloth covered… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition, published by the Martha's Vineyard Museum, 2008. The diary and letters of 18 year old Union soldier from Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts. Starting in August 1862 and continuing until the end of the war. 29 pages with Index, Bibliography and Notes. Illustrated with several maps. The first flyleaf page has a wrinkly… Read more about this item

Trade paperback published by Brook House, 2001. A collection of poems by long time Martha's Vineyard resident and novelist Freydberg. Signed by the author on the title page. 73 pages, 6" X 9-1/4". Original bookstore sticker on the front cover states 'Autographed Copy'. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages besides the author's signature. No creases to… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by The New Press, 2002. A look at the little known incidents of dissent to English rule that happened before the more well known "Lexington and Concord". The focus here is on the towns of Worcester, Deerfield, and Greenfield in Massachusetts. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former… Read more about this item

Signed by the author with an inscription for the former owner on the title page. Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Dutton, 1996. Set in northern Vermont, the story of how Henry and his grandfather go upriver in search of the mysterious fiddler who makes the Northern Lights dance. Illustrated throughout by her frequent collaborator, Leslie W. Bowman.… Read more about this item

First trade paperback edition, published by Scribner, 2006. From the author of 'The Red Tent', this is the story of the people of the village of Dogtown, a small Massachusetts fishing village, 1830. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No… Read more about this item

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by Hall of Fame Press, 2008. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket just has some rubbing wear to the letters of the title - 'ty' and 'ter' of 'Dirty Water' - see attached photo. Dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. White cloth covered boards… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition, self published by the author, 2010. This copy is signed by the author with a dedication to the former owners and dated 2010. Neil Savage was a long time fixture in the Boston area serving in a variety of public roles. This is a mystery set in the Boston area, with lots of references to Boston history.… Read more about this item

Large format trade paperback, published by Morrow Quill, 1979. Illustrations by Edward and Marcia Norman. 320 pages with Index. Travel memoir of the author's journey through the Winter months while trying to keep to the coast from Maine to North Carolina. This is not a library discard, not a remainder. There is some edge wear to the… Read more about this item

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1967. This copy is a book club edition. Set off the coast of Massachusetts, the exciting story of what happens when a sailboat with two couples onboard are faced with an oncoming storm. 247 pages, dark green boards with the title and author name on the spine in greenish-yellow. Boards are… Read more about this item

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Oxford University Press, a second printing, 1984. The dust jacket has been price clipped, it has been protected with a clear, removable, library quality cover, no further wear to the jacket besides being price clipped. Brown cloth covered boards over dark brown cloth covered spine. Sturdy sewn binding, 286 pages with Index and Notes.… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1980. the dust jacket is intact with the original price of $10.95 printed on the top corner of the front flap. The dust jacket has a few dots of wear from shelf wear, no rips or tears, no discoloration to the spine which seems to be common to this edition.… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition, published by Arcadia, 2003. Part of The Making of America series from Arcadia Publishing. 6-3/4" X 9-3/4", 160 pages, illustrated throughout with drawings, maps, period and contemporary photos in black and white. Portsmouth and surrounding area is profiled here with extensive research and personal recollections, with an emphasis on the importance of Portsmouth during the Revolutionary War… Read more about this item

Published by The New Hampshire Political Library, 2005. Hardcover edition with green cloth covered boards. No dust jacket, though I believe this was published without one. An important addition to Presidential History scholarship, this is an examination of the life of the 14th President of the United States, with a focus on his correspondence. This copy shows very little wear.… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Published by Beacon Press, 1957. This is a book club edition. A character study about an old-timer living in rural New England. The dust jacket is intact though it shows some edge wear and age fading to the edges, no tears or rips though. Text is clean and the binding is tight, though like… Read more about this item