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1937ref. 23855NY: Random House 1937. First Edition. 8vo pp. 158. Untrimmed and partially unopened. A very good copy in a chipped and partially torn dj. This is a "round-robin" copy signed by the 15 members of the cast at the NY production which opened on October 15 1936. Included are signatures by John Halliday Marta Abba Irina Feodorova Margaret Dale Amanda Duff and others. Random House unknown
1937ref. 12974JNew York: Random House 1937. First Edition. Inscribed and signed by the author Jacques Deval to fellow writer Horace McCoy. Inscribed: “To Horace McCoy with friendly admiration for ‘They Shoot Horses Don’t They’ Jacques Deval.” McCoy is best remembered for his classic thirties novel They Shoot Horses Don’t They a hardboiled portrait of depression era dance marathons. This comedy play was an international success starting in Paris London the capitals of Europe including Berlin where after vetting to make sure the playwright was not Jewish Adolf Hitler saw the play becoming so entranced by it that he eventually saw it three times. The play was an equal smash hit in New York as adapted by Sherwood and was made into charming film starring Claudette Colbert Charles Boyer Basil Rathbone Anita Louise directed by Anatole Litvak. “Ousted from their homeland by the Bolshevik revolution a royal Russian couple find themselves impoverished and living in Paris. They take positions as butler and housemaid in a wealthy household and owing to their impeccable breeding and manners excel in their new jobs. But once they are recognized for the royal couple they are they must face new -- and formidable -- responsibilities.” IMDB. Fine tight copy in a bright gold-foil dust jacket with a few small tears and minute nicking. Rare in a presentation copy from the author and especially so in such an excellent 1930s association. Random House unknown
1930ref. 65247New York: Literary Guild of America 1930. Vintage Copy. Hardcover. Very Good in boards. Owner name and address to FEP.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Literary Guild of America hardcover
1995ref. 222231BBBln., Byblos-Verl., 1995. Dt. Erstausg. Mit zahlr. Abb. 208 S. Ill. OLwd. - Gutes Ex. 1
2006ref. 001975Toronto: Natural Heritage/Natural History Inc. 2006. No Edition Stated Presumed 1st Presumed First Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. Book is # 14 of a limited !00 Signed by the Author and the Publisher presumably at the April 26 2006 Book Launch. Author has also SIGNED the book to" A fine BUDDY / LEON / Gord ". Acknowledgements and Prologue by author. Foreword by Paul Quarrington dated2006 at Toronto. 22 chapters 235 pp. plus: Epilogue Appendix - Casting Records Notes Index About the Author Other Books by Gord Deval. Dedication copy perhaps to his fishing buddy Leon Schwartz who is mentioned in the Acknowledgements and Index. A very collectible book!! Spine has vertical creases front corners are starting. Bookseller's Inventory # 241975. Natural Heritage/Natural History Inc. paperback
1851ref. M15074Paris:: Victor Masson 1851. 1851. 8vo. iv 441 pp. Original quarter calf over marbled boards gilt-stamped spine title; lightly rubbed. Presentation gilt-stamping on spine. Very good. TREATMENTS FOR THE EYE BOUND IN A "PRIX DE VACCINE" PRIZE BINDING. FIRST EDITION. "Deval investigated whether the amaurosis weakness of sight is sthenic or asthenic. He follows Sichel in the classification amaurosis due to the retina to the optic nerve to the brain to the spinal cord ganglionary or abdominal trifacial or ophthalmic amaurosis. He praises for torpid amaurosis galvanic electricity." – Hirschberg. BINDING: This volume bears indication on the spine that it was awarded to a M. Julien as the "Prix de Vaccine" for 1850. The French government supported research into vaccines and vaccination actively awarding prize monies beginning in 1801. "Deval was the most outstanding among the pupils of Julius Sichel." He studied medicine and graduated 1834 as doctor in Paris dedicating . . . "himself to ophthalmology after he had been trained by Sichel for four years." / He published numerous case reports and we have to assume that he treated many patients. Deval "tells us that his institute was visited by a great number of physicians and students and that he taught some of them ocular operations and as soon as he was sure that they had a steady hand he let them operate on his patients. These operations were quite successful. Deval never operated with the strictest indication. He was overtaken by his knife-happy colleagues and died a poor man." – Hirschberg. REFERENCES: Albert Source book of ophthalmology 581; Becker 106; Hirschberg The history of ophthalmology Vol. 7 pp. 213-15. Victor Masson, 1851. hardcover books
1827ref. 177833Paris.: Lemercier. 1827. Hand-coloured engraving 26.5 x 17.2 cm sheet marginal toning but in very good condition. Costume engraving prepared for " Deux Années a Constantinople et en Morée 1825-1826" by French ophthalmologist Charles Deval 1806-1862. Deval was born in Pera Constantinople the son of a dragoman interpreter Constantin Deval and Elisabeth Pisani. In 1833 he became Doctor of Medicine in Paris after completing his thesis on typhus in the East. As an ophthalmologist he accompanied physician Frédéric Jules Sichel all over Europe. Deval wrote many treatises on medical matters 1844 1851 1862 after first publishing this philhellenic travel chronicle which is illustrated with sixteen colour lithographs. This item is held off-site. Please note there may be a few days delay while it is brought into our shop for viewing or mailing to you. Thank you for your understanding. . (Lemercier.) unknown
1851ref. M15074Paris:: Victor Masson 1851. 1851. 8vo. iv 441 pp. Original quarter calf over marbled boards gilt-stamped spine title; lightly rubbed. Presentation gilt-stamping on spine. Very good. TREATMENTS FOR THE EYE BOUND IN A "PRIX DE VACCINE" PRIZE BINDING. FIRST EDITION. "Deval investigated whether the amaurosis weakness of sight is sthenic or asthenic. He follows Sichel in the classification amaurosis due to the retina to the optic nerve to the brain to the spinal cord ganglionary or abdominal trifacial or ophthalmic amaurosis. He praises for torpid amaurosis galvanic electricity." – Hirschberg. BINDING: This volume bears indication on the spine that it was awarded to a M. Julien as the "Prix de Vaccine" for 1850. The French government supported research into vaccines and vaccination actively awarding prize monies beginning in 1801. "Deval was the most outstanding among the pupils of Julius Sichel." He studied medicine and graduated 1834 as doctor in Paris dedicating . . . "himself to ophthalmology after he had been trained by Sichel for four years." / He published numerous case reports and we have to assume that he treated many patients. Deval "tells us that his institute was visited by a great number of physicians and students and that he taught some of them ocular operations and as soon as he was sure that they had a steady hand he let them operate on his patients. These operations were quite successful. Deval never operated with the strictest indication. He was overtaken by his knife-happy colleagues and died a poor man." – Hirschberg. REFERENCES: Albert Source book of ophthalmology 581; Becker 106; Hirschberg The history of ophthalmology Vol. 7 pp. 213-15. Victor Masson, 1851. hardcover
ref. 2012992978.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2026ref. LRB31007394Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Langue : Français. Environ 774 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1844. Ouvrage en français. Ouvrage de référence en ophtalmologie du XIXe siècle ce traité détaillé aborde les techniques chirurgicales de l'époque appliquées à l'oeil et ses annexes. Il inclut les pratiques opératoires de F. Jaeger et A. Rosas offrant une perspective historique précieuse pour les chercheurs en médecine et en histoire de la chirurgie. Images du livre non contractuelles English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1844. Text in French. A landmark work in 19th-century ophthalmology this detailed treatise covers surgical techniques of the era applied to the eye and its appendages. It includes the operative practices of F. Jaeger and A. Rosas providing a valuable historical perspective for researchers in medicine and the history of surgery. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB27032431Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Langue : Français. Environ 768 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1844. Ouvrage en français. Ce traité de chirurgie oculaire rédigé par Charles Deval offre une analyse détaillée des opérations chirurgicales pratiquées sur l'oeil et ses annexes. L'ouvrage s'appuie sur les pratiques opératoires de F. Jaeger et A. Rosas professeurs d'ophtalmologie à Vienne et inclut des planches illustrant les instruments et procédés utilisés. Destiné aux professionnels de la médecine ce texte constitue une référence historique en ophtalmologie. Images du livre non contractuelles English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1844. Text in French. This treatise on ocular surgery written by Charles Deval provides a detailed analysis of surgical operations performed on the eye and its appendages. The work is based on the operative practices of F. Jaeger and A. Rosas professors of ophthalmology in Vienna and includes plates illustrating the instruments and procedures used. Aimed at medical professionals this text is a historical reference in ophthalmology. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB31012797Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Langue : Français. Environ 768 pages. Français : Réimpression à la demande. Édition originale : 1844. Ouvrage en français. Ce traité de chirurgie oculaire publié en 1844 expose les techniques opératoires de l'époque notamment celles de F. Jaeger et A. Rosas professeurs d'ophtalmologie à Vienne. L'ouvrage aborde les différentes altérations de l'oeil et ses annexes accompagné de planches illustrant les instruments et procédés opératoires. Il constitue une référence historique pour l'étude de l'ophtalmologie du XIXe siècle. Images du livre non contractuelles English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1844. Text in French. This treatise on ocular surgery published in 1844 details the operative techniques of the time particularly those of F. Jaeger and A. Rosas professors of ophthalmology in Vienna. The work addresses various alterations of the eye and its appendages accompanied by plates illustrating instruments and surgical procedures. It serves as a historical reference for the study of 19th-century ophthalmology. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
1862ref. e2620Paris: Ch. Albessard et Bérard. G : in Good condition. Cover rubbed with corner and joint wear. Spine scuffed. Foxing to prelims and eps and some scattered foxing elsewhere. Ex Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Library. 1862. First Edition. Half leather marbled board cover. 240mm x 160mm 9" x 6". xvi 1056pp plates. 12 plates 6 in colour. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. . Ch. Albessard et Bérard hardcover
1937ref. C78087New York: Random House 1937. First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. Hardcover Hardcover. Good. First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 158. Original publisher's grey cloth lettered red at the spine. Signed presentation from Robert E. Sherwood on the front endpaper ""Love and gratitude to Sweet Alice who even if she wasn't the inspiration of this fine play. Jackie and Robbie 1937."" Slight rubbing at edges otherwise very good. Random House, hardcover
2000ref. 118873Crown 2011-04-12T00:00:01Z. First Edition. hardcover. Like New. 83x15x124. Signed by Author. Flat Signed signature only no inscription by author Deval Patrick on title page in black marker. Images available upon request.Stated FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING full number line starting with "1". Appears to be a book that was shelved stored and/or briefly handled but never read. Dust jacket clean and intact in near mint condition with no chipping on edges or price stickers sticker residue or scars. No markings tears corner creases foxing or other defects noted in text block. Unconditional money back guarantee. Crown hardcover
2011ref. Q-0767931122Crown 2011-04-12. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Crown hardcover
ref. 817030007X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1925ref. 288203Librairie théatrale 1925. Etat Correct dos entièrement recollé couverture défraîchie intérieur uniformément jauni propre rares annotations à la marge au crayon de couleur. in12. 1925. Broché. Librairie théatrale unknown
ref. A9781009284721Hardback. New. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach Deval Desai presents the novel concept of 'expert ignorance' a practice by which experts continually admit the limits of their knowledge. With a range of illustrative case studies Desai demonstrates the impact of this powerful yet paradoxical form of expertise in rule of law reform and beyond. hardcover
2016ref. 1-3659889288LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing 2016. Paperback. New. 152 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.35 inches. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing paperback
1952Paris, France Illustration, 1952. Supplément Théâtral du 14 juin; N° 108. Une revue de format in 4° de 38 pp., photographies tirées de représentation. Bon état, rare. Photos de Claude Gensac, Robert Lamoureux, Jacquin…
1935ref. 289061935. Paris Editions Mornay / Coll. ''Les Beaux Livres'' 1935. Un vol. au format pt in-8 205 x 158 mm de 259 pp. Reliure de l'poque de pleine basane acajou filets dors ports sur les plats dos nerfs orn de caissons d'encadrement dors roulette dore sur les nerfs fleurons dors semis horizontaux de points dors titre dor sur fond noir tranches mouchetes premier plat de couverture conserv. Un des exemplaires du tirage numrot du tirage sur BFK de Rives ; ici revÂtu d'une pleine reliure du temps. L'ouvrage recÂle - ici en premier tirage - de nombreuses compositions in et hors-texte de Charles-Auguste Edelmann. Et narre ''la destine fragile d'une hrone embarque de force au Panama pour y Âtre prostitue''. Bnzit IV Dictionnaire des peintres p. 107 - Osterwalder II Dictionnaire des illustrateurs p. 351. Discrets frottements affectant le dos. TrÂs rares rousseurs dans le texte. Du reste belle condition. b42961 unknown
1954ref. 234751954. Paris Editions Mornay / Coll. ''Les Beaux livres'' 1935. Un vol. au format pt in-8 205 x 158 mm de 259 pp. Reliure de l'poque de demi-chagrin maroquin cerise dos nerfs orn de filets gras en noir titre dor tÂte marbre couvertures conserves. Un des exemplaires numrots - sous agrable reliure du temps - du tirage sur BFK de Rives. Il recÂle ici - en premier tirage - de nombreuses compositions in et hors-texte de Charles-Auguste Edelmann. L'ouvrage narre ''la destine fragile dÕune hrone embarque de force au Panama pour y Âtre prostitue''. Bnzit IV Dictionnaire des peintres p. 107 - Osterwalder II Dictionnaire des illustrateurs p. 351. Dos lgÂrement pass. Du reste trÂs belle condition. b42961 unknown
ref. RO80037656DEVAMBEZ. Non daté. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. Environ 40/50 pages. Nombreux dessins en couleurs dans le texte. Couverture contre-pliées. Ouvrage en anglais. Charnières fendues en coiffes.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
ref. 19955DEVAMBEZ. 1 in-8 Album, in-8, couverture en papier miroir, illustrée noir (Encre de Chine) et rouge, dont une point de bleue), et titrée, envoie.
