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Best.-Nr. PSHB7164Hodder & Stoughton 1937. 1st edition. Hardcover. Blue boards in near fine condition slight bumping at extremities pages very clean bar a little spotting on the front block and on the first and last few leaves and a small patch on the lower text block. Overall a nice copy of this non-Sheringham crime novel. Hodder & Stoughton, 1937 hardcover
1820Best.-Nr. 1013Y9London: Printed by J. F. Dove for Richard Priestley 1820. Leather. Fair. 8.5" by 5.5". None. The complete first octavo edition of George Berkeley's important philosophical writings. First octavo edition of the collected works of George Berkeley first published in quarto in 1784. Complete in three volumes. In a contemporary full calf binding. Volume I rebacked with the orignal boards and spine laid down. Front boards detached but present to Volumes II and III. With a folding frontispiece plan to Volume III Berkeley was an Anglo-Irish philosopher writer and clergyman regarded as the founder of immaterialism. He was among the most cited philosophers of 18th-century Europe and his works deeply influenced later thinkers such as Immanuel Kant and David Hume. This collection features a life of Berkeley several of his letters fo Thomas Prior followed by his essays on the principles of human knowledge including 'Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous' 'An Essay towards a New Theory of Vision' 'A Defence of Free-Thinking in Mathematics' 'Passive Obedience' 'De Motu' and others. In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally front board detached but present to Volume II and III with Volume III rear board at risk of detaching with further handling. Rubbing and handling marks to the extremities with a few damp spots to Vol I front board. Lifting to the spine to Volume II and III. Two bookplates to each front paste down - R. H. Pritchard and Henry B. Knox. Fair Printed by J. F. Dove for Richard Priestley hardcover
1857Best.-Nr. 803P13London: Longman Brown Green Longmans & Roberts 1857. First edition. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5". John Leech. A Zaehnsdorf bound first edition hunting work by Grantley Berkeley complete with two hand coloured plates by John Leech. The first edition of this work.In a lovely half morocco binding by Zaehnsdorf.Illustrated with a hand coloured frontispiece and one hand-coloured plate by John Leech frontispiece titled 'The Meet'.A fascinating sporting account of a month spend within the forest regions of France. Following thrilling hunts vividly described by the author in a delightful manner.By Grantley Berkeley a politician and sportsman.Bookplate of Reuben Jay Flick to the front paste down. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards by Zaehnsdorf. Externally smart. A few light marks to the boards. Very light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few light spots. Very Good Indeed Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts hardcover
1941Best.-Nr. 86581London: Collins 1941. First edition. Hardcover. A very good copy in genuinely very good jacket. Very good. First edition first impression. 8vo. Original burgundy cloth. Dust-jacket. Edwy Searles Brooks was a UK novelist who wrote under a number of pseudonyms including Berkeley Gray and Victor Gunn. This is a rare work from his canon. Collins hardcover
1958Best.-Nr. ZB369677San Francisco 1958. volumes 1-10 12-15 1958-1973 partly bound ex library very good PRICE IS FOR THE LOT!!. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. San Francisco unknown
Best.-Nr. 6542Amsterdam Pierre Mortier 1748 petit in 12 1 volume relié pleine basane fauve, dos à nerfs orné, XXIV et 343 pages, coins légérement émoussés
1831Best.-Nr. 6206Paris, Librairie classique de L. Hachette, 1831 ; in-8, plein veau havane mouchetée, pièce de titre rouge, auteur et titre dorés, grands décors romantiques dorés, tranches marbrées ; (1) f. , 219 pp. , 10 pp. , (1) f.
Best.-Nr. ria9780367137977_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This edition of George Berkeley's Philosophical Commentaries first published in 1989 provides an accurate transcription of Berkeley's manuscript and introduction to set it in perspective extensive notes to aid in interpreting it an hardcover
2010Best.-Nr. 129923California: IDW Publishing 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in boards. Remainder mark on bottom edge of text block.; 15.0 X 8.9 X 1.3 inches; 272 pages. IDW Publishing hardcover
1901Best.-Nr. 2033093Oxford: Oxford at the Clarendon Press 1901. Hardcover. Very Good/Good Plus. 8vo. Four Volumes Vol. I: Philosophical Works 1705-1721; Vol. II: Philosophical Works 1732-1733; Vol. III: Philosophical Works 1734-1752; Vol. IV: Miscellaneous Works 1707-1750. Light gray jackets over dark blue cloth. 527 415 412 611 numbered pp. Uniform sunning and toning to jacket spines edges of panels; scuffing and fraying at ends of spines. Small loss at bottom corner of first volume's front panel. Fourth volume's rear panel mottled. Jackets are price-clipped. First and second volume's bindings starting but holding. Else fine. Despite some wear a handsome copy; internals are clean and unmarked. Oxford at the Clarendon Press hardcover
2012Best.-Nr. Adhya-9781844077786T&F/ROUTLEDGE 2012. PB. New. T&F/ROUTLEDGE paperback
2012Best.-Nr. Adhya-9781844077786T&F/ROUTLEDGE 2012. PB. New. T&F/ROUTLEDGE paperback
2012Best.-Nr. DBS-9781845938475cabi 2012. 4th. Hardcover. New. cabi hardcover
2012Best.-Nr. DBS-9781845938475cabi 2012. 4th. Hardcover. New. cabi hardcover
1791Best.-Nr. 015762London: Printed for John Stockdale Piccadilly. 1791. Hardcover. Very Good. Volume I only. Full leather with gilt title on spine; gilt ruled borders; dentelle. Spine scuffed; corners lightly worn. Starting crack to inner front hinge. Marbled endpapers. Armorial bookplate on front pastedown. Interior is clean with some occasional light foxing. pp. 2 3-271. A volume of letters by Anne Berkeley c. 1707-1786 wife of philosopher Bishop Berkeley George Berkeley addressed to Adam Gordon c. 1745-1817. The matter includes her arguments against the free-thinkers who here husband also attacked and references Shaftesbury Hume Voltaire Bolingbroke and Rousseau. In addition to addressing various theological and philosophical matters Anne largely waxes upon the importance of Christian education and morality. According to the Berkeley scholar Stefan Gordon Storrie Anne's correspondence here started around 1764 when Anne was approaching her sixties and Adam Gorden was still a young man. Volume I is divided into two parts: a the Preface by the editor Rev. Adam Gordon Rector of Hinxworth which is dated December 18 1790; and b 31 of the 41 letters by Anne Berkeley. For reference Volume II which is not offered included a the final ten letters by Anne b the ''Anniversary Addresses from a father to his son on his birthday'' by Adam Gordon and c ''Six letters to a Lady of Quality'' by the historian and Christian mystic Nathaniel Hooke. Printed for John Stockdale, Piccadilly. hardcover
1973Best.-Nr. 12946JGreenwich: New York Graphic Society 1973. First Edition. This copy belonged to the “Busby Berkeley girl” actress Gwen Seager and has several inscriptions to her. The book is inscribed by the author Jim Terry: “To Gwen With love and appreciation Jim Terry Sept 14 1973 Ps. You’re still a ‘great looking broad.’” Also inscribed by one of Busby Berkeley’s male dancers actor James Baker: “To Gwen. One of Busby’s lovelies. Jimmie Baker.” Additionally the book is signed by actress Vicki Vinton another of Berkeley’s girls and she has signed it rather charmingly. The title page is a wonderful large two page photograph of Berkeley huddled with a bevy of beautiful women. Vicki Vinton is in the front foreground semi-reclining and Vinton has signed her name on one of her long lithe legs. The definitive coffee-table book on Berkeley written with his cooperation with spectacular illustrations of his film musicals. Contains a foreword by Ruby Keeler. Near fine copy with some slight spotting to the rear board in a very good dust jacket with some edge wear and rubbing at the folds. Difficult to find in this condition. New York Graphic Society unknown
1957Best.-Nr. 164825Universal City: Universal-International 1957. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1957 film showing actors Alix Talton and Craig Stevens being menaced by the massive titular insect. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A prehistoric praying mantis is freed from the ice and wreaks havoc on the American military stationed in the northern Arctic slowly making its way south. The film utilized a giant paper mâché mantis with an internal hydraulic system for several scenes involving the creature and special effects crew also created two smaller models for scenes where the mantis walked or flew. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1 1901 Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935 where he worked well into the 1950s. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Universal-International unknown
1957Best.-Nr. 164825Universal City: Universal-International 1957. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1957 film showing actors Alix Talton and Craig Stevens being menaced by the massive titular insect. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A prehistoric praying mantis is freed from the ice and wreaks havoc on the American military stationed in the northern Arctic slowly making its way south. The film utilized a giant paper mâché mantis with an internal hydraulic system for several scenes involving the creature and special effects crew also created two smaller models for scenes where the mantis walked or flew. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1 1901 Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935 where he worked well into the 1950s. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Universal-International unknown books
Best.-Nr. 63-6739Berkeley CA: All Of Us Or None 1981. Stapled Letter-sized Pages Very Good. 7 pp. Includes brief bibliography.Provenance: Collection of UC Berkeley Art Professor Peter Selz. Berkeley, CA: All Of Us Or None, 1981. unknown
Best.-Nr. 63-6740Berkeley CA: All Of Us Or None 1987. Stapled Letter-sized Pages Very Good. 14 pp. Includes some inked notations in margins.Provenance: Collection of UC Berkeley Art Professor Peter Selz. Berkeley, CA: All Of Us Or None, 1987. unknown
Best.-Nr. 63-6741Berkeley CA: All Of Us Or None 1991. Stapled Letter-sized Pages Very Good. Includes some inked notations in margins. Illustrations.Provenance: Collection of UC Berkeley Art Professor Peter Selz. Berkeley, CA: All Of Us Or None, 1991. unknown
1930Best.-Nr. 48568Garden City: The Crime Club/Doran and Co. 1930. first edition. Hardcover. Very good. 5 x 8 in. 308 pp. Black cloth boards with red titles. Condition is VERY GOOD ; covers and spine very clean titles all bright. Minor wear to spine head and corners small paint smudge just on the lower edge. Small silver paper star on lower spine. Both hinges feel a touch tender but are quite solid.Text clean and unmarked. PO's yellow bookplate on front pastedoen. Fic. RGR. The Crime Club/Doran and Co. hardcover
1972Best.-Nr. 202G3971New York: The New York Times & Arno Press 1972. Book. Illus. by Karlsson Ewert cover; Krementz Jill; Jacobi Lotte; Harbutt Charles; Polumbaum Ted; Fehl Fred; Stewart Hap; Webener Alfred; Dobkeen Joyce; Rastelli Vittoriano. Fair. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 88 pages. Features: Dual turntable ad inside front cover; Many lovely color fashion ads; Vantage cigarette ad features photo of Lester Schreiber of Tampa; Nixon Kissinger and the Peking Beijing Summit - Is This Trip Necessary; What Women Phychoanalysts Say About Women's Liberation; The Snowmobile is an American Dream Machine - article with photo of Bill Ward and his family of Steep Falls ME; "Writing Plays is Absolutely Senseless - But I Love It" - Arthur Miller; How Rich is a Rich Apache - they have transformed themselves from a primitive defeated people to a modern cooperative commonwealth; One-page ad for the 3000 Acre Smallwood Estates development; Photo of poor black mother and children in NAACP Emergency Relief Fund Food Coupon ad; Roman Star - fashion photos; Elegant Austerity - photos of a project by architect Gae Aulenti in Milan; Many camp ads. Four-inch taped repair and faint ink stamp to back cover. Above-average external wear. A worthy vintage copy. The New York Times & Arno Press Paperback
1867Best.-Nr. 55192London:: Richard Bentley 1867. First edition. old 3/4 red morocco over marbled sides; gilt panelled spines; t.e.g. Very handsome: both volumes unworn tight and sound. 8vo. Richard Bentley, unknown
1928Best.-Nr. 94878New York: J.H. Sears 1928. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First American edition. Fine in just about fine dustwrapper with some tiny nicks and tears and with a George Bernard Shaw blurb. Biographical novel about Cavell a World War I British nurse executed by the Germans for helping POWs escape novelized by Berkeley from his play and his screen-story for the 1928 silent film of the same name. Little remembered now the film was understandably controversial in its time and was suppressed in some markets and consequently a blockbuster in others. Cavell is memorialized today with a statue just off of Trafalgar Square. J.H. Sears hardcover