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rif. BN724734davis poynter 1975. the life and death of rochester sneath the life and death of rochester sneath humphry berkeley davis poynter 1975 unknown
1931rif. 1031H37London: Hodder & Stoughton 1931. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None Stated. The very scarce first edition of this Golden Age detective novel collaboratively written by Agatha Christie Dorothy L. Sayers G. K. Chesterton and eleven fellow members of the Detection Club. In the publisher's original blue cloth binding. First edition. Complete with the half-title and full-page map to the verso. Undated. Daed here using Jisc from copies helf at the University of Oxford Libraries and the National Library of Wales. A remarkable collaborative detective novel by fourteen leading members of the Detection Club including Agatha Christie Dorothy L. Sayers G. K. Chesterton and Anthony Berkeley among others. Each chapter was written by a different author who was required to develop the mystery while accounting for the clues and complications introduced by their predecessors The novel follows Inspector Rudge's investigation into the mysterious death of a man discovered in a rowing boat near the sleepy seaside village of Whynmouth. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally generally smart. Spine faded; slight fading to extremities. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities more so to spine ends and corners. Cloth faded and discoloured to spine and extremities with one or two light marks. The odd light mark to rear board. Slight offsetting to endpapers with the odd small light spot. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if slightly age toned. Light scattered spotting to fore edge heavier to first and last few leaves. Very Good Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
1744rif. 1028Y10London: W. Innys and C. Hitch 1744. Leather. Good. 8" by 5". None. One of the last publications from "the father of idealism" George Berkeley in which he argues for the medicinal properties of tar-water. A new London edition published the same year as the first and second London editions. ESTC No.T45794Register: A-Y4. Collated complete. With the final contents leaf. In a contemporary quarter calf biniding with marbled paper covered boards. Original endpapers. One of the last two publications of Anglo-Irish philosopher writer and clergyman George Berkeley noted for developing the theory which later came to be known as subjective idealism. In this work Berkeley advocates for the medicinal uses of tar water claiming it acted as a panacea and health tonic for ailments ranging from smallpox and fevers to everyday illnesses. Though the method was regarded by medical experts to be a quackery Siris became immensely popular and tar-water spread all around Europe and even reached America. The craze remained a famous cultural and literary reference well into the 19th century. In a contemporary quarter calf biniding with marbled paper covered boards. Externally sond with rubbing to the extremities and fading to the marbled boards. Minor loss to the head and tail of the spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally front free endpaper working loose slightly to the head otherwise firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Small closed tear to the title page. Good W. Innys and C. Hitch hardcover
1935rif. 1031H39London: Hutchinson & Co. 1935. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A superb first edition copy of this anthology of 45 detective stories by the great names of crime fiction introduced by G. K. Chesterton retaining the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original orange cloth binding. First edition. Complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. A substantial anthology of detective fiction published as part of Hutchinson's popular Century series. Containing 45 detective stories by some of the most celebrated writers of the genre including Agatha Christie Dorothy L. Sayers Edgar Allan Poe Wilkie Collins John Dickson Carr Anthony Berkeley E. C. Bentley Freeman Wills Crofts and Edgar Wallace. With an introduction by G. K. Chesterton. With four pages of publisher's advertisments to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally excellent. Very light shelf wear to extremities more so to spine ends. Very slight strain to front hinge at title page. Dust wrapper lovely. Very minor edge wear to extremities. One or two very minor marks and spots. Small nick to head of lower joint with creasing. Very light soiling more so to extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if slightly age toned with one or two light spots to fore edge. Near Fine Hutchinson & Co. hardcover
1957rif. 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
1928rif. 170815New York: Doubleday Doran 1928. First American Edition preceded by the First UK Edition. Basis for the 1941 film "Flight from Destiny" starring Geraldine Fitzgerald and Thomas Mitchell. Moderate offsetting to endpapers boards lightly edgeworn overall Very Good plus in a Very Good or better dust jacket. Jacket spine with fading and a narrow chip to the center just affecting the H in Anthony with chipping to the spine ends and the top left corner of the front panel. Doubleday Doran unknown
1972rif. 162093N.p.: Kirt Films International 1972. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1972 film. Documentary on the history of pornography in Holllywood including interviews with the owner of a topless/bottomless bar a gay church adult filmmakers adult bookstore owners and patrons and adult film stars. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Kirt Films International unknown
2006rif. x-0820481785Peter Lang Pub Inc 2006. Paperback. New. 249 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.50 inches. Peter Lang Pub Inc paperback
1955rif. 167568Universal City: Universal-International 1955. Vintage reference photograph from the 1955 film showing a humanoid monster in the Arizona desert. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A tarantula escapes from a remote desert laboratory growing in size as it travels wreaking havoc on the townspeople. Featuring an early uncredited appearance by actor Clint Eastwood. Set in the fictional town of Desert Rock Arizona shot on location in Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Universal-International unknown
1957rif. 167577Universal City: Universal Pictures 1957. Vintage reference photograph from the 1957 film showing scientists in hazmat suits preparing to confront the insect. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A volcanic eruption in the South Seas frees a long-dormant 200-foot-tall mantis which proceeds to make its way to the US. Filmmakers constructed a 200-foot-tall mantis for the film from papier-mâché with a hydraulic system in addition to two smaller models for different flying or walking effects. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Universal Pictures unknown
2001rif. 067802New Castle DE: Oak Knoll Press 2001. Two volumes in one. Pp. lii292xx330last blank frontispiece portrait plus numerous illustrations mostly full some double page patterned endpapers notes chronological list of specimens index; thick med. 8vo; green boards spine lettered in gilt slightly bruised at head of spine; dust wrapper; lower edge of leaves a trifle shelf soiled; Oak Knoll Press/British Library New Castle DE. 2001. Fourth edition. Originally published in two volumes in 1922 the master work of a master printer wrapper blurb. Classic study of typography tracing the development of type design from the invention of printing to the twentieth century. Oak Knoll Press unknown
2026rif. x-1009509721Cambridge University Press 2026. Hardcover. New. 104 pages. 6.00x0.31x9.00 inches. Cambridge University Press hardcover
1940rif. 156285Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1940. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1940 film showing actors Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland bursting through a large drum. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A high school drummer convinces the principal to put on a dance to raise money for a dance orchestra aided by his girlfriend. The second film in MGM's "Backyard Musical" series following "Babes in Arms" 1939 and preceding "Babes on Broadway" 1941 and "Girl Crazy" 1943. Set in Chicago. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus lightly creased and age toned. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1941rif. 151538Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1941. Vintage borderless double weight publicity photograph from the 1941 film showing actors Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland dancing the hoe-down. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A would-be Broadway singer plans a benefit show to send orphaned children to summer camp but secretly means to use the production to get ahead in his own career. The third film in MGM's "Backyard Musical" series following "Babes in Arms" 1939 and Strike Up the Band" 1940 and preceding "Girl Crazy" 1943. Set in New York. 7.75 x 11 inches. Near Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1940rif. 151539Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1940. Vintage double weight publicity photograph from the 1940 film showing actors Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland dancing the conga on a large drum. With a mimeo snipe and an advisory council stamp dated JUL 8 1940 to the verso. A high school drummer convinces the principal to put on a dance to raise money for a dance orchestra aided by his girlfriend. The second film in MGM's "Backyard Musical" series following "Babes in Arms" 1939 and preceding "Babes on Broadway" 1941 and "Girl Crazy" 1943. Set in Chicago. 8 x 10 inches. Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
2026rif. x-1009641514Cambridge University Press 2026. Hardcover. New. 304 pages. 6.00x0.69x9.00 inches. Cambridge University Press hardcover
2026rif. x-1009646524Cambridge University Press 2026. Hardcover. New. 420 pages. 6.00x0.94x9.00 inches. Cambridge University Press hardcover
2026rif. x-1009646559Cambridge University Press 2026. Paperback. New. 420 pages. 6.00x0.95x9.00 inches. Cambridge University Press paperback
2026rif. x-1009586769Cambridge University Press 2026. Hardcover. New. 70 pages. 6.00x0.25x9.00 inches. Cambridge University Press hardcover
2026rif. x-1009551272Cambridge University Press 2026. Hardcover. New. 528 pages. 6.00x1.31x9.00 inches. Cambridge University Press hardcover
2026rif. x-1009551302Cambridge University Press 2026. Paperback. New. 528 pages. 6.00x1.18x9.00 inches. Cambridge University Press paperback
2025rif. x-9561433338Ediciones UC 2025. Paperback. New. 544 pages. Spanish language. 6.30x1.10x8.27 inches. Ediciones UC paperback
1972rif. x-0802847811Eerdmans Pub Co 1972. Paperback. New. 440 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches. Eerdmans Pub Co paperback
1947rif. 140202Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1947. Final Draft script for the 1948 film. Copy belonging to Robert Arthur who play Ken McLaughlin with his name on the front wrapper in manuscript pencil. A mare has been lured away by a wild stallion angering the mare's owner Beaver Greenway a horse owner with a drinking problem. Meanwhile Ken McLaughlin Arthur returns home with a new horse who has developed altitude sickness. Based on the third book in Mary O'Hara's "My Friend Flicka" trilogy. Nominated for one Academy Award. Set in Wyoming shot on location in Wyoming Utah and Ohio USA. Blue titled wrappers noted as Final on the front wrapper rubber-stamped copy No. 84 and production No. 133 dated April 7 1947. Distribution page present with receipt removed. Title page present dated April 7 1947 noted as Final Script with credits for screenwriter Martin Berkeley. 129 leaves with last page of text numbered 127. Mimeograph duplication. Pages Very Good with dampstaining at the edges of a few leaves wrapper Very Good with some dampstaining on the front and rear wrappers. Bound internally with three gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
