1978. Softcover. VG. White wraps. 23 24 pp. Numerous bw plates. Catalogue of a joint exhibition featuring the work of Philadelphia area artists. unknown books
1970. Hardbound. VG. Brown ill. boards create box for enclosed documents. When opened book is shallow box containing 24 loosely lain documents. Collection of reproductions from PAFA's archives. When the book is 'opened' you can pick up and inspect each individual item. All items are accounted for and a brochure detailing each item is included. Collection contains 24 individual reproduced documents that depict the early years of the Academy including the charter to establish a school of architecture sculpture painting. 1794; a copy of the rules for class for the Study of the Living Model 1865; receipt for Thomas Eakins' "Walt Whitman" painting 1917; an annual exhibition admission ticket 1827; letter from Thomas Eakins to Samuel and Emily Sartain1866; and the architectural blueprint from PAFA circa 1871-76. Many other delights are featured as well. unknown books
Librairie Plon 1931 136 pages in8. 1931. broché. première édition. 136 pages. Ce livre contient le discours de réception prononcé par le maréchal Philippe Pétain lors de son entrée à l'Académie Française en 1931 ainsi que la réponse officielle de l'écrivain et philosophe Paul Valéry. Il s'agit d'une édition originale publiée par les éditions Nrf/Plon à Paris décrivant un moment protocolaire où le "Héros de Verdun" est accueilli par l'institution littéraire