‎Collectibles‎

‎Alcock,Frederick‎

‎WEST INDIES SCENERY; Twenty-Two Water Colour Sketches Made on a Voyage to and from the West Indies By.With Historical and Topographical Notes By H.J.B. Ward‎

‎London: Andrew Reid and Company Book. Fair. Paperbound. two colour paper wraps string tie at spine n.d. 1914 93 pages illustrated 22 water colour sketches reproduced by three colour process wraps have moisture stains one inch at foot of spine damaged minor scattered foxing internally not a common item. Alcock was the author of "Trade & Travel in South America & South American Scenery." Size: Oblong 4 to. Andrew Reid and Company Paperback‎

Ссылка продавца : 123814

‎HAMMOND, C Herrick (1882-1969)‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎This American supervised numerous memorable structures as Illinois state architect; he designed many Art Deco and Arts & Crafts style buildings in Chicago and in 1933 joined forces with the Burnham Brothers to create Burnham and Hammond. TLS 1p 7¼" X 9½" Washington DC 1929 August 1. Addressed to Waldemer Kaempffert at the Rosenwald Industrial Museum of Chicago 1877-1956 long-time "New York Times" science editor and director of Chicago's Rosenwald Museum which became the renowned Museum of Science and Industry. Very good. Small staple hole at upper left; large grease-pencilled recipient's docket at upper right. On "The American Institute of Architects" letterhead which lists Hammond as president Hammond notes "I wish to assure you that the members of the Institute will be glad to cooperate in any way possible to make the Industrial Museum a success. No doubt the local architects here can be of assistance and I shall be glad to arrange a meeting with you and some of the leaders of the profession if that is your desire." Interesting: Some sources state that the name of Kaempffert's museum was changed to what it's known as today the Museum of Science and Industry in 1928 but here in 1929 apparently Kaempffert is still using the original name. At this time he was also casting about for a museum building so perhaps was approaching Hammond for assistance. It wasn't until the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition that it opened in the 1893 Columbian Exposition "Palace of Fine Arts" building. Bold handsome full signature. Accompanied by a second letter a TLS from Hammond's executive secretary EDWARD C. KEMPER executive director 1914-48 1p 8½" X 11" Washington DC 1929 July 29. Addressed to Waldemar Kaempffert. Very good. Staple hole at upper left. On "The American Institute of Architects" letterhead Kemper thanks Kaempffert for literature on his museum and notes he will forward same to Hammond. "Mr. Hammond has given liberally of his time for many years to public service and to Chicago civic affairs. we felt that the subject of your letter should receive his personal attention." Quite interesting pair. unknown‎

Ссылка продавца : 28610

‎Pierre Mille‎

‎Merveilleuses Histoires de Nasr'Eddine.‎

‎Paris: Rene Kieffer June 10 1924 Copy no. 91 from an issue of 450 exemplaires sur Velin Blanc de Cuve. The total edition was 500 copies. Hardcover. Near Fine. No. 91 of 450 exemplaires sur velin blanc du Cuve. 9½" x 7¾" full green morocco binding by Kieffer with charming use of bird cloud and tree motifs in blind on upper board pp.185 illustrations by J. Touchet. Small Kieffer book labels on endpapers. Spine faded minor rubbing to lower edges of boards else near fine. <br/> <br/> Paris: Rene Kieffer, (June 10, 1924), Copy no. 91, from an issue of 450 exemplaires sur Velin Blanc de Cuve. The total edition w hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 20667

‎ROUQUETTE, LF [Louis-Fre´de´ric]. L F‎

‎Le Grand Silence Blanc. Roman Vecu D'alaska.‎

‎<p>Paris: Editions Mornay 1928. First edition. #350 of 650 copies "sur Rives" from a total edition of 725 copies. Hardcover. Near Fine. Quarto full morocco signed by Antoinette Cerutti. White and green inlays horizontal and diagonal rules in gilt and silver circular dots in horizontal rows author title and illustrator in gilt on spine. Inner dentelles with white watered silk inset in green leather inlay and framed with triple gilt rules pp. 12 237 1 all edges gilt; Original wrappers bound in. Slipcase also signed by binder. Illustrated by Clarence Gagnon Canadian painter engraver and illustrator with over thirty colour pochoir illustrations as well as numerous other vignettes and decorations. Classic Northern adventure story partially set in Canada often likened to the writings of Jack London. Features the husky Tempest. Among the greatest illustrated books in Canadian publishing history in a fine binding by an internationally acclaimed bookbinder. Minor rubbing to binding from snug fitting slipcase else near fine. <br /><br /></p> Paris: Editions Mornay, 1928. First edition. #350 of 650 copies "sur Rives", from a total edition of 725 copies. hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 20655

‎Wendell Berry‎

‎Hannah Coulter‎

‎<p>Shoemaker And Hoard Washington D.C 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Acceptable/Fair. 6x1x9. Signed. A Novel. Ex-Library. Fair Book/Fair Dust Jacket. First Edition. First Printing. SIGNED BY WENDELL BERRY IN INK DIRECTLY TO THE TITLE PAGE. Brown quarter paper binding with yellow textured paper over boards gilt stamped title on spine and green textured endpapers. Covers show edgewear indentations rubbing smudges soiling and shelfwear to all extremities. Front and back covers show small black marks and offsetting from cellophane tape affixed to mylar sleeve. Front and back covers show edgewear and soiling to top and bottom edges. Front cover shows dent to top edge and surface tear near bottom edge. Gilt is bright. Spine ends bumped. Spine ends fraying. Corners are sharp. Dust jacket shows adhesive residue creases edgewear light scratches rubbing shelfwear and soiling to all extremities. Front and back panels show adhesive residue from mylar sleeve and creases to top and bottom edges. Front and back panels show creases to fore edges and indentations at grooves. Library sticker affixed to front cover. Back panel shows soiling. Spine shows vertical creases. Spine ends bumped. Spine ends show adhesive residue from mylar sleeve. Creases to spine folds. Corners show creases and rubbing. Front and back flaps show creases to top and bottom edges. Top edge of front flap shows small closed cut. Dust jacket is not price clipped with $25.00 price on the front flap. Dust jacket is protected in mylar sleeve. Mylar sleeve shows heavy shelfwear. Mylar sleeve shows adhesive residue creases edgewear indentations light scratches rubbing and shelfwear to all extremities. Library sticker marked out with black marker on front panel of mylar sleeve. Cellophane tape affixed to mylar sleeve on front and back flaps. All edges of textblock show age tanning indentations scratches shelfwear soiling spots of foxing and staining. Library notes written in pencil on front free endpaper. Front free endpaper shows large crease and large stains. Front flyleaf shows a few creases and small stain. Library sticker affixed to title page. Library sticker shows discoloration. Hinges sound. Binding is loose in a few spots but otherwise tight and square. Page 119 shows closed tear to top edge. Upper corners of a few pages creased from folding over. Pages show light edge tanning but are otherwise clean and unmarked. 190 pages. 6-1/4 X 9-1/4.</p> Shoemaker And Hoard, Washington, D.C hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 4400 ISBN : 1593760361 9781593760366

‎Howard Hunt‎

‎The Master Printers of Sydney 1887-1971‎

‎Printing and Allied Trades Employers' Association 1976. First Edition. Hardcover Imitation Leather. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Books on Books; Australia; ISBN: 0909801037. ISBN/EAN: 9780909801038. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item not stock photos. Inventory No: 4456. . 9780909801038 Printing and Allied Trades Employers' Association hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 4456 ISBN : 0909801037 9780909801038

‎Leslie Stephen‎

‎Hours in a Library 1st Edition‎

‎Smith Elder & Co 1874. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: Octavo standard book size. Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight covers and spine fully intact bar chips to top and/or bottom section of spine. Moderately foxed throughout. Previous owner's signature in ink. Edges foxed and browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Books on Books; All our pictures shown here are of the actual item not stock photos. Inventory No: 9450. . Smith, Elder & Co hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 9450

‎Various‎

‎The Parsons Collection: Rare Pacific Voyage Books 2 Volumes‎

‎Hordern House Sydney 2005. First Edition. Hardcover Original Cloth. As New/As New. Size: Quarto. 2-volume set complete. Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in as new condition apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. All edges clean neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Books on Books; Australia; Australian History; Antiquarian & Rare. ISBN: 1875567461. ISBN/EAN: 9781875567461. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item not stock photos. Inventory No: 13697. . 9781875567461 This book is extra heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Hordern House hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 13697 ISBN : 1875567461 9781875567461

‎Brisco, Richard Paul‎

‎The Waterfowl Decoys of Southwestern Ontario and the Men Who Made Them‎

‎Boston Mills Pr. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition :SIGNED. Hardcover. 0919783627 . Quarto hardcover in fine slate-grey cloth covers Signed Twice by the author: on half-title and on title page tight and square spine/binding pages bright unworn and fresh covers unworn else FINE in FINE illustrated dustcover. A fresh copy. "The culmination of 12 years of collecting and research." Nicely illustrated throughout with clear photos. ; 9.0 X 6.0 X 1.0 inches . Boston Mills Pr hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 26308 ISBN : 0919783627 9780919783621

‎Sotheby‎

‎The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis April 23-26 1996 2 Item‎

‎Sothebys. Fine. 1996. Assume the First. Four items: 1/ The Illustrated 584 page catalogue Quarto in creme French wraps FINE condition; 2/ 8 page Prices Realized sheets: Sale Number 6834 FINE condition; The close of a historic chapter involving very decent people. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . Sothebys paperback‎

Ссылка продавца : 28189

‎Shapland, H O‎

‎THE PRACTICAL DECORATION OF FURNITURE - VOLUME ONE; VOLUME TWO; and VOLUME THREE - Three Volumes in One Original 1926 Edition‎

‎London: Ernest Benn Ltd 1926. HC. very good brown cloth hardcover no dustjacket. B&W illustrations. NO DUSTJACKET - Volume One: Veneering Inlay or Marqueterie Gilding Painting; 44 pages of text followed by 48 plates; Volume Two: Moulding Pierce Work TurnedWork Twisting Carving; 37 pages of text followed by 48 plates; and Volmume Three: Applied Metalwork Covering with Leather and Textiles Lacquering and Miscellaneous Decoration; 15 pages of text followed by 48 plates. Ernest Benn, Ltd unknown‎

Ссылка продавца : BOOKS050717I

‎[WHITE, LEO LEMUEL].‎

‎Five Photographic Portraits of Maori.‎

‎New Zealand. Circa1940s. Five black and white photographs 13.8 x 8.8 cms 3 in landscape a little bowed some silvering but in very good condition. Five portraits after images by Leo Lemuel White 1906-1967 New Zealand photographer photojournalist aviator publisher and writer: <br>Maori Kuia Maruuna of Orakei Korako smoking a pipe and wearing a traditional feather cloak; <br>Maori Woman Bella Te Hoari papkura performing an action song; <br>Two Maori children in traditional costume sitting on a grass mat; <br>Two Maori women in traditional costume outside a meeting house; <br>Wahine smoking a cigar location unidentified. . unknown‎

Ссылка продавца : 220414

‎[SRI LANKA - PICTORIAL POSTCARDS]‎

‎Ceylon Eight Pictorial Postcards: Pettah Colombo & Kandy.‎

‎Colombo Ceylon.: Plâté Ltd. Early1900s. Eight pictorial colour postcards all captioned and numbered with the publisher's studio series versos blank in two columns 8.8 x 13.8 cms or portrait in very good condition. Eight Plâté photographic postcards the last four from their "Art series" : <br>No. 13 A Tamil Lady in Rickshaw Ceylon <br>No. 18 Hindu Temple Colombo Ceylon <br>No. 20 Mohammadan Mosque Colombo Ceylon <br>No. 36 Temple Elephants after their bath Kandy Ceylon <br>No. 43 A typical road scene Ceylon <br>No. 54 A Double Bullock Cart Ceylon <br>No. 82 Street Scene in Pettah Colombo Ceylon <br>No. 105 Street Scene in the Pettah showing Native Quarters Colombo Ceylon <br> <br>A. W. Plâté & Co. was a prominent photographic studio in Ceylon now Sri Lanka founded in 1890 by Alfred William Amandus Plâté a German-born apothecary. The Plâté firm was instrumental in popularizing photography on the island and quickly became renowned for its high-quality photographic postcards capturing the island's landscapes people and daily life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By 1907 their annual postcard production reached half a million. ".Plâté provides an important testimony to the development of colonial Ceylon during a crucial period of many changes and a substantive repository that provides a visual archive to support further historical research." see Benita Stambler "Maintaining the Photographic Legacy of Ceylon" on the University of Michigan's website . Plâté Ltd. unknown‎

Ссылка продавца : 207382

‎(WAHLEN, AUGUSTE).‎

‎Naturel du detroit Princesse Marianne.‎

‎Paris. 1844. Hand coloured engraving heightened with gum arabic 27.4 x 18.2 cm sheet slight toning to the paper and edge wear but in very good condition. Fine plate of a hunter from Princess Marianne Strait New Guinea prepared for Auguste Wahlen's great compilation of world costume "Moeurs Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde.” Illustrations were after those from the great 19th Century voyage artists. . unknown‎

Ссылка продавца : 175967

‎Schwartz, Marvin D‎

‎American Interiors 1675-1885: A Guide to the American Period Rooms in the Brooklyn Museum‎

‎<p>Brooklyn NY: The Brooklyn Museum. Very Good; Label liftoff on front cover light wear to covers. 1968. Softcover. 0872730166 . Color photo-illustrated softcover vi 114pp . Black and white illustrations photos in color and in black and white. From the library of the late David Rockefeller with his beetle-themed bookplate on inside front cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .</p> The Brooklyn Museum paperback‎

Ссылка продавца : 63427 ISBN : 0872730166 9780872730168

‎Wendell Berry‎

‎A Place On Earth‎

‎<p>Counterpoint Press Berkeley 2001. First Edition. Paperback. Acceptable. 6x0x9. Signed. Revised Edition. "With this revised edition of 'A Place On Earth' we add a major installment to our uniform series of books about 'The Port William Membership'." Very Good Book. First Counterpoint Paperback Edition as stated. SIGNED BY WENDELL BERRY IN INK DIRECTLY TO THE TITLE PAGE. Trade Paperback with glossy wrappers. Covers show creases edgewear indentations fingerprint smudges light scratches rubbing and shelfwear to all extremities. Front and back covers show large creases. Front and back covers show creases to top and bottom edges. Spine uncracked. Spine ends heavily bumped. Tail of spine shows closed tear. Corners show light wear. Lower corner of back cover lightly bumped. All edges of textblock show indentations scratches shelfwear and smudges. Tail edge heavily bumped. Tail edge shows creases indentations and soiling. Binding tight and square. Pages show small creases to bottom edges throughout but are otherwise clean and unmarked. 321 pages. 6 X 9.</p> Counterpoint Press, Berkeley paperback‎

Ссылка продавца : 870 ISBN : 1582431248 9781582431246

‎Whisker, James B‎

‎Arms Makers of Colonial America‎

‎New Jersey: Susquehanna University Press 1993. Very informative book on the arms makers of Colonial America 217 pages in very bright clean condition many B/w photographs and illustrations all present as listed plus very informative text. HEAVY BOOK 1.3 Kg with packing EXTRA POSTAGE REQUIRED FOR OVERSEAS. Dustwrapper is also bright and clean with wear and small tears along the edges outer boards lightly rubbed on bottom edges from going on and off shelves. Overall a pleasing example of this book SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition. Boards. Very Good/Good. 31x 23.5 Cms. Hardcover. Susquehanna University Press Hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 006625 ISBN : 0945636148 9780945636144

‎Adam, R B‎

‎R. B. Adam Library Relating to Dr. Samuel Johnson and His Era 3 Volumes‎

‎London: Oxford University Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1929. Hardcover. Books are clean and tight many pages remain uncut. Former owner's bookplate inside front cover. Corners and spine are bumped and shelf worn. The whole front edge of volume 1 looks as if it has had water damage but it feels more like the surface is rubbed spot on the back edge also. No marks inside just a little foxing. Volume II has bookplate inside front cover and a school library stamp on front flyleaf corners & spine are shelf worn and there is a worn spot middle front edge. Volume II has bookplate and school library stamp. The only other library marking in the entire set is a book pocket in the back of volume 3. Corners and spine are shelf worn and bumped. Stated that only 500 copies were made. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall . Oxford University Press hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 4023

‎United States Naval Training School‎

‎Graduation Booklet From The United States Naval Training School For The First Class Of The Women's Reserve Of The Navy and Coast Guard Waves‎

‎Oxford OH: United States Navy / Miami University. Very Good. 1943. Stapled wraps. B&W Illustrations; Oblong booklet with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The booklet is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The text pages are generally clean and bright. there are a couple of spots on the first several pages Laid-in are the graduation program one page folded one and a course completion award for Naval Training School Radio for Ruth Eileen Ewl. The course took place at Miami University in Oxford Ohio at the same time as the Eleventh Graduating class radio of Navy cadets. "To be eligible for officer candidate school women had to be aged 20 to 49 and possess a college degree or have two years of college and two years of equivalent professional or business experience. Volunteers at the enlisted level had to be aged 20 to 35 and possess a high school or a business diploma or have equivalent experience. The WAVES were primarily white but 72 African-American women eventually served. The Navy's training of most WAVE officer candidates took place at Smith College Northampton Massachusetts. Specialized training for officers was conducted on several college campuses and naval facilities. Most enlisted members received recruit training at Hunter College in the Bronx New York City. After recruit training some women attended specialized training courses on college campuses and at naval facilities. The WAVES served at 900 stations in the United States. The territory of Hawaii was the only overseas station where their staff was assigned. Many female officers entered fields previously held by men such as medicine and engineering. Enlisted women served in jobs from clerical to parachute riggers. Many women experienced workplace hostility from their male counterparts. The Navy's lack of clear-cut policies early on was the source of many of the difficulties. The WAVES' peak strength was 86291 members. Upon demobilization of the officer and enlisted members Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal Fleet Admiral Ernest King and Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz all commended the WAVES for their contributions to the war effort. " from Wikipedia . United States Navy / Miami University paperback‎

Ссылка продавца : A42415

‎(MARION PRESS). Lawrence, Mary A Reeves‎

‎Poems.‎

‎Jamaica Queensborough New York: The Marion Press 1910. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 7" x 4.5 " dark green cloth pp. 133; frontispiece illustration. Printed in an edition of 400 copies on Od Stratford paper handset in Bruce Old-style type. This copy with the author's presentation inscription to the namesake of te press Marion Day Hopkins dated 1910. Works from this press are an example of the highest order of quality in fine printing from the tur of the century period in America. Light intermittent foxing slight wear to rear board else fine and bright. Lacks the publisher's box. Larremore/Rogers 121. <br/> <br/> Jamaica, Queensborough, New York: The Marion Press, 1910. First edition. hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 20282

‎(GASKELL, Elizabeth). Smith, Walter E‎

‎Elizabeth Gaskell. A Bibliographical Cataloue of First and Early Editions 1848-1866 with Photographic Reproductions of Bindings and Titlepages.‎

‎Los Angeles: Heritage Book Shop 1998. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Quarto black cloth pp. xxvi 244; illustrated. Near fine in dust jacket. May require extra post to international destinations. Near fine in dust jacket with a crease to the front panel. <br/> <br/> Los Angeles: Heritage Book Shop, 1998. hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 14453

‎BURGESS, Gelett‎

‎Bayside Bohemia. Fin de Siecle San Francsico & Its Little Magazines. Introduction by James D. Hart.‎

‎San Francisco: The Book Club of California 1954. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Quarto tan cloth lettered in brown pp. 42 illustrated including four tipped-in facsimilies of period printing. One of 375 copies printed by the Black Vine Press. First complete appearance of these essays chronicling the bohemian literary scene of San Francisco at the turn-of-the-century. Bookplate on pastedown cloth frayed at spine ends else near fine. <br/> <br/> San Francisco: The Book Club of California, 1954. First edition. hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 12471

‎KRAMER, Sidney (Preface by Frederic G Melcher).‎

‎A History of Stone & Kimball and Herbert S. Stone & Co. with a Bibliography of Their Publications 1893-1905.‎

‎Chicago: The University of Chicago Press 1940. First trade edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Octavo red cloth pp. xxii 379; illustrated. One of 1000 copies thus. A limited edition of 500 signed copies printed on a special rag-content paper by Louis Graf at the Black Cat Press was also published. A comprehensive history and descriptive bibliography. Slight foxing to top page edge and fore-edge otherwise a fine copy in dust jacket. Oversize <br/> <br/> Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, (1940). First trade edition. hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 10190

‎(CAMERON, Katharine). Chisholm, Louey‎

‎The Enchanted Land. Tales Told Again. With Pictures by Katharine Cameron.‎

‎London: T.C & E.C. Jack 1906. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Green cloth gilt-decorated with a design signed K.C. large 8vo. pp. xvi 211 with thirty coloured plates by Cameron. Katharine Cameron was a Glasgow Girl an associate of Jessie King and the MacKintosh's. Her illustrations exemplify th e creative energy and the unique style of Glasgow at the turn of the century. Repair to tear in margin of one plate partially unopened else spectacularly fine and bright. <br/> <br/> London: T.C & E.C. Jack, 1906. First edition. hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 3595

‎CRANE, Walter‎

‎Renascence. A Book of Wonder.‎

‎London: Elkin Mathews at the Sign of the Bodley Head in Vigo St. 1891. #288 of 350 Small Paper copies printed for the English market another 150 copies designated for America. . Hardcover. Very Good. 19.2 cm x 14.9 cm holland blue boards backed in parchment printed spine label top edge lightly trimmed others untrimmed pp. xiii 162 3 3 publisher's ads dated May 1891 advertising this book amongst other "New and Forthcoming Books". Illustrated title page and 38 other designs in black and white reproduced by Emery Walker and Arthur Leverett. Erratum slip tipped opposite p. 33. Printed by the Chiswick Press on laid paper. Poetry. Beautiful Elkin Mathew's production. Light occasional foxing and intermittent browning of leaves; endpapers browned; bookplate of John Eland on pastedown; spine toned rubbed and worn at ends; corner tips worn bare; tiny bump to fore edge of upper board. A very good copy. Massé p. 41 <br/> <br/> London: Elkin Mathews at the Sign of the Bodley Head in Vigo St., 1891. #288 of 350 Small Paper copies printed for the English m hardcover‎

Ссылка продавца : 12642