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Kinloch, Col Alexander A
Large Game Shooting in Thibet the Himalayas and Northern India
Calcutta: Thacker Spink 1885. Third edition revised and enlarged. Folding map and 30 full-page photogravure plates. vii 237 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Original olive cloth gilt rebacked with spine laid down internally fine. Third edition revised and enlarged. Folding map and 30 full-page photogravure plates. vii 237 pp. 1 vols. 4to. An expanded version of the initial printing of 1869 this massive volume combines the author's hunting adventures with the natural history of the game involved illustrated with trophy heads in superb photogravure. Czech p. 119 Thacker, Spink unknown
Referencia librero : 8870
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Kinney, Joe
Young Rocky : a true story of Attilio "Rocky" Castellani
207pp. 18 cm. Paperback Fine condition
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Kinsella WP. W. P.
Shoeless Joe
Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1982. Uncorrected Proof. 265 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Gray printed wrappers; about fine. Uncorrected Proof. 265 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Uncorrected proof of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel later adapted to the screen as FIELD OF DREAMS. Houghton Mifflin unknown books
Referencia librero : 239610
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Kinsella, W P, William Patrick Kinsella
Shoeless Joe
Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1982. First printing. Paperback. Fine. Octavo 265 pages grey-green wrappers <br/><br/>Uncorrected Proof Copy Voted the second-best baseball novel by GoodReads. It was published by winning Houghton Mifflin's annual Literary Award. It was made into the acclaimed film "Field of Dreams". Houghton Mifflin paperback
Referencia librero : 0009499 ISBN : 039532047x 9780395320471
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Kinsella, W P
Shoeless Joe
Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1982. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. Novel of fantasy and the 1919 baseball Black Sox scandal; basis for Kevin Costner film "Field of Dreams". Dust jacket has a half-inch closed tear on front and very light edgewear. Housed in a fine custom slipcase. <br/><br/>First printing. Houghton Mifflin hardcover
Referencia librero : 11808 ISBN : 039532047X 9780395320471
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Kinsella, WP W P
The Further Adventures of Slugger McBatt
Toronto: Collins 1988. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Arnold Roth dj. First Canadian Edition First published in Canada 1988 stated; SIGNED 'Best Wishes Bill Kinsella' on ffep. 8vo red boards/blue cloth spine; very good spine ends bumped; boards lightly bowed in very good dj edgeworn; spine faded. 179 pp. <br/> <br/> Collins hardcover
Referencia librero : 9348 ISBN : 000223288x 9780002232883
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Kinsella, W. P. (editor)
DIAMONDS FOREVER Reflections from the Field, the Dugout & the Bleachers
16mo 6" - 7" tall; 150 pages
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KIPLING Rudyard / NICHOLSON William
AN ALMANACH OF TWELVE SPORTS. By William Nicholson. Words by Rudyard Kipling.
In-4 p. (mm. 316x245), mz. tela edit., piatti in cartonato figurato con titolo in nero al piatto anter. e marca tipografica in verde e nero al piatto poster.; di pp.nn. 34, così composto: frontespizio con la stessa marca tipografica a colori, eseguita da Nicholson, che raffigura un mulino a vento di Rottingdean; 1 pag. con il verso di Kipling “Here is a horse to tame - Here is a gun to handle..”; un “calendario datato 1899” su 2 pagg., cui fanno seguito 12 pregevoli tavole litografate a colori realizzate da Nicholson, con a fronte un breve verso di Kipling; ogni tavola è dedicata a uno sport, uno per ogni mese dell’anno: “Hunting (January) - Coursing (February) - Racing (March) - Boating (April) - Fishing (May) - Cricket (June) - Archery (July) - Coaching (August) - Shooting (September) - Golf (October) - Boxing (November) - Skating (December)”. In fine due pagg. pubblicitarie di altre opere di Nicholson (An Alphabet - London Types), di cui l’ultima presente solo nel ns. esemplare. Cfr. Martindell “Bibl. of the works of R. Kipling”, n. 70 - “Dictionnaire des illustrateurs”, p. 759: “William Nicholson (1873-1949), peintre et dessinateur anglais. Associé à partir de 1894 à son beau-frère James Pryde, ils devinrent vite, sous le nom de Beggarstaff brothers (Mendiants associés), les meilleures affichistes de Grand-Bretagne. Nicholson fut aussi illustrateur et réalisa des décors de théatre. Comme peintre, il exposa des paysages, des natures mortes et des portraits de personnalités londoniennes”. Esemplare ben conservato.
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KIPLING Rudyard. DUBREUIL Pierre.-
Simples Contes de la Montagne.-
Pointes sèches de Pierre Dubreuil. Paris. La Maison du Bibliophile. s.d. In-4 (224 x 284mm) broché sous emboîtage, couverture illustrée en noir, 175 pages, nombreuses et élégantes pointes sèches dans et hors texte tirées en noir. Tirage à 500 exemplaires sur pur fil à la forme des Papeteries Johannot. Celui-ci un des 460 exemplaires ne comportant pas de suite séparée. Bel exemplaire.
Referencia librero : ORD-5590
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KIRCHHOFFER - JOSEPH-RENAUD J. - LECUYER LEON
L'ESCRIME - FLEURET - EPEE - SABRE
LAROUSSE. NON DATE. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 63 pages augmentées de nombreuses gravures en noir et blanc dans et hors texte - bandeaux et culs de lampe - tampon sur le 1er contre plat. . . . Classification Dewey : 796.1-Sports divers
Referencia librero : RO30216409
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Kirkby, M J (editor)
Hillslope Hydrology
New York: John Wiley & Sons 1978. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 9.3x6.3x1.1in. name stamp on front pastedown and front endpaper dust jacket lightly faded on spine tiny chip at bottom edge of front panel near spine. Dust jacket in clear protector. <br>389pp 1.68lb 9.3x6.3x1.1in John Wiley & Sons hardcover
Referencia librero : 29717 ISBN : 047199510X 9780471995104
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Kirkman, Richard; van Zeller, Peter
Isle of Man Railways: A Celebration
Hardcover (no jacket; printed boards). Very good indeed, with clean, sound pages. Laxey Wheel postcard laid in. TS Used
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Kirmse Marguerite
Dogs in the Field . Foreword by John Taintor Foote
New York: The Derrydale Press 1935. First Edition No. 113 of 685 numbered copies with an etched frontispiece signed by Kirmse and with an extra suite of plates. With an original drypoint etching signed by Kirmse and 24 full-page plates. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. Original tan boards maroon cloth corners and spine paper labels in original glassine. Fine copy in damaged box. Kirmse Marguerite. First Edition No. 113 of 685 numbered copies with an etched frontispiece signed by Kirmse and with an extra suite of plates. With an original drypoint etching signed by Kirmse and 24 full-page plates. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. With original etching signed by Kirmse. "A magnificient Derrydale art book that keeps increasing in value" - Frazier.<br/><br/>A beautiful copy in superior condition. Siegel 91; Frazier K-6-a; Jones Bibliography of the Dog 176 The Derrydale Press unknown books
Referencia librero : 265623
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Kirmse Marguerite
Dogs in the Field . Foreword by John Taintor Foote
New York: The Derrydale Press 1935. First edition no. 50 of 685 numbered copies with an etched frontispiece signed by Kirmse and with the extra suite of six plates. With an original drypoint etching signed by Kirmse and 24 full-page plates. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. Original tan boards maroon cloth corners and spine paper labels. Fine copy. Kirmse Marguerite. First edition no. 50 of 685 numbered copies with an etched frontispiece signed by Kirmse and with the extra suite of six plates. With an original drypoint etching signed by Kirmse and 24 full-page plates. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. With original etching signed by Kirmse. "A magnificient Derrydale art book that keeps increasing in value" - Frazier.<br/><br/>A beautiful copy in superior condition. Siegel 91; Frazier K-6-a; Jones Bibliography of the Dog 176 The Derrydale Press unknown books
Referencia librero : 239120
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Kirmse Marguerite
Marguerite Kirmse's Dogs. Introduction by Reginald T. Townsend
New York: Derrydale Press 1930. First edition one of 750 copies. Original etched frontispiece "Hello There" signed in pencil by Marguerite Kirmse. 75 illustrations reproducing etchings by Kirmse. 1 vols. 4to. Three quarter linen over blue boards paper spine label. Fine copy with original glassine wrapper worn. Kirmse Marguerite. First edition one of 750 copies. Original etched frontispiece "Hello There" signed in pencil by Marguerite Kirmse. 75 illustrations reproducing etchings by Kirmse. 1 vols. 4to. British-born Marguerite Kirmse 1866-1954 trained in London as a harpist and artist. Arriving in New York in 1910 she found herself unable to perform because oftroubles with the musicians' union. She worked as an artist and began producing etchings in 1921. Kirmse is best known for her illustrations of dogs and Eugene Connett of the Derrydale Press published two collections of her work as well as her celebrated etchings of The Fox and The Hound. Kirme also illustrated Lassie Come Home by Eric Knight and Bob Son of Battle by Alfred Ollivant.<br/><br/>A choice copy of a classic book. Siegel 41; Frazier K-5-a; Reuter 381 Derrydale Press unknown books
Referencia librero : 311705
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Kirmse Marguerite
The Fox. Proof before letters and: The Hound. Proof before letters and: The Hound. Uncolored proof after letters
New York: The Derrydale Press 1933. Published in an edition of 250 prints. Each print 12-1/2 x 17. Fine some short marginal tears repaired on verso Fox slightly trimmed lettered print of Hound with old crease. Custom half morocco box. Published in an edition of 250 prints. Each print 12-1/2 x 17. Kirmse's superb heads of Fox and Hound in proof state<br/><br/>"These two magnificent prints are the finest we have published" - Connett cited in Ordeman. Ordeman The Derrydale Prints 2006 pp. 69-73 107 The Derrydale Press unknown books
Referencia librero : 261113
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Kisshomaru Ueshiba - con la supervisione di Morihei Ueshiba, revisione tecnica di Simone Chierchini
Aikido La pratica
in 4°, bross. edit. ill. - prima edizione it. - trad. di Renato Acciardi e Astrid Willan - numerose illustrazioni in b.n. nel testo
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Kissner, J.
Fabulous Folbot Holidays [signed]
Large octavo in color photo illus yellow wraps; 308 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm. Numeours color and b&w photos throughout. Signed by Kissner on title page. Over 100 articles on various river trips throughout the US & Canada. Kayaking, Boating, Paddle Boats. Canoes and canoeing -- United States. Canoes and canoeing. Fishing. Camping. Travel. Rivers.
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KITCHINER W.
The Cook's Oracle, containing Receipts for Plain Cookery on the Most Economical Plan for Private Families [Fifth Edition]. IN ATTRACTIVE CONTEMPORARY BINDING
12mo., Fifth Edition, page edges lightly dust-soiled; contemporary half calf, calf back ruled, tooled and lettered in gilt, backstrip lightly age-marked, joints rubbed else a most attractive copy. Cagle 797 (recording the first edition of 1817); Oxford, p.146.
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KITTENBERGER KALMAN:
BIG GAME HUNTING IN EAST AFRICA 1903-1926
LONDON ARNOLD 1929. FIRST EDITION ORIGINAL ORANGE CLOTH ILLUSTRATED WITH BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS. SOME FADING TO THE CLOTH MINOR FOXING TO THE PRELIMS. A VERY GOOD COPY. VERY SCARCE. LONDON, ARNOLD, 1929 hardcover
Referencia librero : 42851
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KJELLSTROM BJORN
CARTE ET BOUSSOLE - SPORT D'ORIENTATION, CHASSE ET PECHE, SKI DE FOND, EXCURSIONS, CAMPING / COLLECTION SPORT.
LES EDITIONS DE L'HOMME. 1978. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 237 pages - nombreuses illustrations et cartes en noir et blanc dans et hors texte - quelques traces de mouillures dans le texte sans consequence pour la lecture.. . . . Classification Dewey : 796.1-Sports divers
Referencia librero : RO20189627
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Klafs, Carl E, Arnheim, Daniel D
Modern Principles of Athletic Training: The Science of Injury Prevention and Care
1973. Hardcover. Good. Publisher: The C.V. Mosby Company 1973 Good HB ISBN: 0-8016-2678-1 hardcover
Referencia librero : 005297 ISBN : 0801626781 9780801626784
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KLATZMANN J.
LA MARCHE RAPIDE - UN SPORT POUR TOUS -
SEUIL. 1980. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 167 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 796.1-Sports divers
Referencia librero : RO80202264 ISBN : 2020054434
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KLATZMANN J.
La marche rapide.
Paris, Seuil, 1980. 14 x 21, 174 pp., broché, bon état.
Referencia librero : 18132
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KLAUS THEWS
ETOLOGIA LA CONDUCTA ANIMAL UN MODELO PARA EL HOMBRE
Profusión de fotos e ilustraciones intercaladas Cartoné editorial .la conducta animal un modelo para el hombre. colección El hombre en su mundo
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KLEIN (William).
1 città + i mondiali = Torino '90.
Milano Frederico Motta 1990 1 vol. relié in-4, cartonnage noir de l'éditeur, jaquette illustrée, 176 pp. Superbe album photographique réalisé à l'occasion de la Coupe du monde de Football en Italie, dans la lignée des livres de villes de William Klein (New York, Rome, Tokyo, Moscou...). Texte en italien de Guy Mandery. Excellent exemplaire avec un envoi du photographe au feutre vert signé "Bill".
Referencia librero : 122173
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KLEIN (William).
1 città + i mondiali = Torino '90.
Milano Frederico Motta 1990 1 vol. relié in-4, cartonnage noir de l'éditeur, jaquette illustrée, 176 pp. Superbe album photographique réalisé à l'occasion de la Coupe du monde de Football en Italie, dans la lignée des livres de villes de William Klein (New York, Rome, Tokyo, Moscou...). Texte en italien de Guy Mandery. Excellent exemplaire avec un envoi du photographe au feutre vert signé "Bill".
Referencia librero : 122173
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Klein, Alan M.
Baseball on the Border. A Tale of Two Laredos
Ex-library book with the usual stamps and markings. Previous owners name or label inside. Full dark blue cloth boards. 292 pages.
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Klein, Binnie
Blows to the head : how boxing changed my mind
197pp. 23 cm. Hardcover Very good condition very good Signed by the author
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Klein, Dave
Great infielders of the major leagues. Illustrated with photographs
140pp. 22 cm. Hardcover Very good condition
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Klein, H. Arthur
Surfing by H. Arthur Klein. Diagrams by Robert D. Smith.
Quarto in pale blue illus stamped cloth boards and white photo illus jacket; 283 pages illustrations 27 cm An early in-depth look work at surfing. // Water sports. Oceans, Beaches, Waves, California, Hawaii, Malibu, Gnarl!
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KLEINER, Susan M. - GREENWOOD-ROBINSON, Maggie
ALIMENTACIÓN Y FUERZA - Barcelona 2000 - Ilustrado
Barcelona, Editorial Hispano Europea, 2000. Periodización de la dieta para conseguir máximo rendimiento y desarrollo muscular. Algunas ilustraciones en b/n. 192p. 4º. Rústica editorial ilustrada. Muy buen ejemplar.
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KLEMIG HERBERT
DOCUMENT I.N.S. N°238 : FOOTBALL - TACTIQUE INDIVIDUELLE DU JOUEUR DE FOOTBALL / LES PRINCIPES ET LES TACHES A L'ENTRAINEMENT ET EN COMPETITION.
NON PRECISE. NON DATE. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 13 pages agrafées dactylographiées. Quelques figures en noir et blanc hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 796.1-Sports divers
Referencia librero : ROD0112630
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KLIN B. ET DUARD D.
LE BATEAU IGLOO : Trois hivernages dans le Grand Nord
ARTHAUD. 1994. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Coins frottés, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 322 pages augmentées de quelques photos en couleurs hors texte - la couverture se désolidarise légèrement.. . . . Classification Dewey : 797-Sports nautiques
Referencia librero : ROD0131407
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Klinkowitz, Jerome
Short season and other stories
187pp. 21 cm. Paperback Very good condition Baseball stories
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Klos, Moritz:
Hantelbüchlein für Zimmerturner
Verlagsbuchhandlung von J. J. Weber 1907. Hardcover Leinen mit Farbrundumschnitt ohne Schutzumschlag 12. Auflage Zustand: Keine Beschädigungen keine Eintragungen. Rücken Ecken Kanten gut. Verlagsbuchhandlung von J. J. Weber, hardcover
Referencia librero : 305158
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Klucker Christian
Adventures of An Alpine Guide
London: John Murray 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition in English translated from the third German edition by Erwin and Pleasaunce von Gaisberg; edited and with additional chapters by H.E.G. Tyndale. Edges of text block dust-soiled spine ends sunned. Binding tight and square text unmarked. No dust jacket. Neate K33 says: "Memoirs of a great guide. In 1890 he made several difficult new climbs with Norman-Neruda and in 1893 he participated in the first traverse of the Peuterey Arete on Mont Blanc. Overall he made dozens of new ascents and continued climbing until he died." John Murray hardcover books
Referencia librero : 13184
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Klutho, David E; The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids
Sports Illustrated Kids 3D Sports Blast! Sports Illustrated Kids: in Your Face 3d Book
Sports Illustrated 2011-05-10. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Sports Illustrated hardcover
Referencia librero : Q-1603201890 ISBN : 1603201890 9781603201896
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Klutho, David E; The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids
Sports Illustrated Kids In Your Face 3D: The Best 3-D Book Ever!
Sports Illustrated 2008-10-07. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Sports Illustrated hardcover
Referencia librero : Q-1603200274 ISBN : 1603200274 9781603200271
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Knap JD. J. D.
Four sporting aquatints: "The Inlet" and: "Reflections" and: "The Lee Shore" and: "Snug Harbor
New York: Frank Lowe 1947. Edition of 250 first two prints or 300 last two prints. Aquatint engravings hand colored each signed by the artist "JD Knap" in pencil at lower right. 23 x 18 inches. Fine. Edition of 250 first two prints or 300 last two prints. Aquatint engravings hand colored each signed by the artist "JD Knap" in pencil at lower right. 23 x 18 inches. Ordeman pp 76 107 Frank Lowe unknown books
Referencia librero : 261176
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Knap JD. J. D.
The Inlet Redhead ducks descending to open water in a marshland scene
New York: Frank Lowe 1945. No. 1 of 250 copies. Hand-colored sporting aquatint signed by the artist "JD Knap" in pencil at lower right. 23 x 18 inches. Some slight toning to sheet else fine. Framed. No. 1 of 250 copies. Hand-colored sporting aquatint signed by the artist "JD Knap" in pencil at lower right. 23 x 18 inches. Connett's Own Copy: No. 1. Fine sporting print published by Frank Lowe successor to the Derrydale Press who honored the traditions of the press by reserving copy no. 1 for Eugene Connett. Ordeman 2005 p. 76. Provenance: Eugene V. Connett III; his son Eugene V. Connett IV Frank Lowe unknown books
Referencia librero : 244039
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Knight John Alden
Black Bass
New York: Putnam 1949. First edition no. 49 of 150 copies signed by the author. Illus. 200 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Two toned green and black cloth. Bookplate. Near fine handsome copy. First edition no. 49 of 150 copies signed by the author. Illus. 200 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bruns K64; Heller 2:304 Putnam unknown books
Referencia librero : 301020
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Knight John Alden
Ruffed Grouse
New York: Alfred A. Knopf / Borzoi 1947. First Edition No. 150 of 210 copies signed by the author and with an extra loose plate inserted. Illustrated with 16 black and white photographs and six color plates by Dr. Edgar Burke. xii 1-271 1 iii 3 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Black 3/4 morocco gilt spine tan cloth sides t.e.g. A FINE COPY in original numbered slipcase. Bookplates of Alan L. Harvie and M.L. Duke Biscotti. Burke Edgar. First Edition No. 150 of 210 copies signed by the author and with an extra loose plate inserted. Illustrated with 16 black and white photographs and six color plates by Dr. Edgar Burke. xii 1-271 1 iii 3 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. BISCOTTI'S COPY. The natural history of the grouse with methods of hunting and the author's experiences with guns dogs and people. An important very scarce and very sought-after volume in fine condition.<br/><br/>"Ruffed Grouse like its companion volume Woodcock was the first work devoted entirely to that game bird. Both titles enjoy high demand from hunters naturalists and collectors.The deluxe edition is the most sought after of the four Knopf titles produced with deluxe editions. This is the case not just because of its content or from a supply standpoint; the deluxe edition of Ruffed Grouse is a magnificent example of bookbinding.Sales records indicates only 165 copies of this limited edition were actually sold." Biscotti. Biscotti p. 242; Heller 2:694 Alfred A. Knopf / Borzoi unknown books
Referencia librero : 259243
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Knight John Alden
Woodcock
New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1944. First edition No. 145 of 275 copies on Rives Liampre All-Rag Paper signed containing an extra color plate. Frontispiece and 4 color plates from paintings by Dr. Edgar Burke 10 photographic plates in black & white. 161 ii pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original green boards gilt tan cloth spine with lettering piece very fine in slightly worn board slipcase. First edition No. 145 of 275 copies on Rives Liampre All-Rag Paper signed containing an extra color plate. Frontispiece and 4 color plates from paintings by Dr. Edgar Burke 10 photographic plates in black & white. 161 ii pp. 1 vols. 8vo. A beautiful copy of a handsome book signed by author and illustrator on limitation page. Biscotti p. 242; Heller 2:693 Alfred A. Knopf unknown books
Referencia librero : 56888
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Knight, Austin M.; Noel, Capt. John V., Jr; Miller, William J.
Knight's Modern Seamanship
- 1966, 14th edition. Hardcover, with lightly compressed spine, bumped corners. Lightly tanned page edges. Ownership inscription, on ffep., o/w clean, tight, unmarked. Dj good., rubbed, some scratches, some tanning,esp spine. Edgwr top and bottom. 3 cm t
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Knight, Darrell
Pete Knight: The Cowboy King
A clean, unmarked copy with a tight binding. 167 pages.
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Knight, Darrell
Pete Knight: The Cowboy King
A clean, unmarked copy with a tight binding. 167 pages.
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Knight, Erika
Irresistible Crochet: 30 Projects Pour Vous et Votre Maison
Very good condition.
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Knight, John Alden
Ruffed Grouse
New York: Alfred A. Knopf / Borzoi 1947. First Edition No. 150 of 210 copies signed by the author and with an extra loose plate inserted. Illustrated with 16 black and white photographs and six color plates by Dr. Edgar Burke. xii 1-271 1 iii 3 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Three quarterlack morocco gilt spine tan cloth sides t.e.g. A FINE COPY in original numbered slipcase. Bookplates of Alan L. Harvie and M.L. Duke Biscotti. Burke Edgar. First Edition No. 150 of 210 copies signed by the author and with an extra loose plate inserted. Illustrated with 16 black and white photographs and six color plates by Dr. Edgar Burke. xii 1-271 1 iii 3 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The natural history of the grouse with methods of hunting and the author's experiences with guns dogs and people. An important very scarce and very sought-after volume in fine condition.<br /> <br /> "Ruffed Grouse like its companion volume Woodcock was the first work devoted entirely to that game bird. Both titles enjoy high demand from hunters naturalists and collectors.The deluxe edition is the most sought after of the four Knopf titles produced with deluxe editions. This is the case not just because of its content or from a supply standpoint; the deluxe edition of Ruffed Grouse is a magnificent example of bookbinding.Sales records indicates only 165 copies of this limited edition were actually sold." Biscotti. Biscotti p. 242; Heller 2:694 Alfred A. Knopf / Borzoi unknown
Referencia librero : 259243
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Knight, John Alden
Woodcock
New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1944. First edition No. 145 of 275 copies on Rives Liampre All-Rag Paper signed containing an extra color plate. Frontispiece and 4 color plates from paintings by Dr. Edgar Burke 10 photographic plates in black & white. 161 ii pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original green boards gilt tan cloth spine with lettering piece very fine in slightly worn board slipcase. First edition No. 145 of 275 copies on Rives Liampre All-Rag Paper signed containing an extra color plate. Frontispiece and 4 color plates from paintings by Dr. Edgar Burke 10 photographic plates in black & white. 161 ii pp. 1 vols. 8vo. A beautiful copy of a handsome book signed by author and illustrator on limitation page. Biscotti p. 242; Heller 2:693 Alfred A. Knopf unknown
Referencia librero : 56888
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