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1977ref. 343442Milan: Squilibri 1977. Paperback. 103p. in illustrated wraps minor soiling and rubbing to covers paper toned otherwise in very good condition. Text in Italian cover art by cartoonist Andrea Pazienza. Satirical novel with recollections by three fictional lovers of Stalin. Squilibri paperback books
ref. 312499Norristown: Poster Prints. Poster. Offset lithograph. Measures 35 3/8" x 23 1/2" Original ski poster depicting a downhill skier racing past flags. No text. Offset lithograph of a color photograph. Published in 1967 by Poster Prints in Norristown PA. Toning to right margin not affecting the image. Scarce. Poster Prints unknown books
1956ref. 228929Paris: W. Fischer 1956. Paperback. Good. 0x0x0. Stapled pamphlet in stiff wrappers. Front cover creased. B/W photos of actors including Director Casadesus and Marcel Marceau. RARE item. Pamphlet. TNOS. Prompt shipping. Paris: W. Fischer paperback books
1890ref. 004411New York: McLoughlin Bros. 1890. Very good. New Pleasewell series n. d. ca 1890; 7 1/2 x 5 1/2; pp. 10; chromolithographed wraps; illustrated with in line black-and-white drawings and full-page chromolithographs; tiny closed cuts to tips of spine; small punctures to lower left corner from a removed staple; in very good condition. An adorable edition of the classic tale with McLoughlin's beautiful and distinctive illustrations. McLoughlin Bros. paperback books
1906ref. 004410San Francisco: Advergraph Press 1906. Very good. First edition n. d. ca 1906; 6 x 4 1/2; accordion-fold format 9 panels - 17 black-and-white images with subtitles text to last panel; brown wraps printed and decorated in gilt; a few minor spots to wraps and small nicks to tips of spine; mild wear to images; in very good condition. An uncommon glimpse into the aftermath of the Great Earthquake of 1906 it showed the Market Street burning misplaced people camping in Jefferson Park the destruction that would be Van Ness Avenue the lines for food and so on. Advergraph Press paperback books
1982ref. 343184New York: Star Dist 1982. Paperback. 180p. illustrated with explicit drawings faint stain on front cover otherwise a very good first printing PBO in original explicit camp pictorial wraps. Gay pulp fiction. Rough Trade RT-521. Star Dist paperback books
1981ref. 343197New York: Star Dist 1981. Paperback. 180p. photo ads stain on front cover and small rip on back cover else very good first printing PBO in original camp pictorial wraps. Gay pulp fiction. Gaytimes Book Club NM-21. Star Dist paperback books
1980ref. 88676New York: Star Dist 1980. Paperback. 180p.photo ads remainder mark to top and bottom edges otherwise very good first printing PBO in camp pictorial wraps. Gay pulp fiction. Gaytimes Book Club NM-14. African American track runner character. Star Dist paperback books
1981ref. 88677New York: Star Dist 1981. Paperback. 180p. photo ads price sticker on cover else very good first printing PBO in original camp pictorial wraps. Gay pulp fiction. Gaytimes Book Club NM-21. Star Dist paperback books
ref. 004403S. l.: By the artist. Very good. Broadside; oblong - 17 x 11; lithographed in bright pink and blue; top margin trimmed close to image; a few minor creases to corners; in very good to near fine condition. A beautiful tribute by an anonymous artist the broadside commemorated beloved author activist against homophobia and racism and advocate for civil- and women's- rights Toni Morrison 1931 - 2019. By the artist unknown books
1907ref. 004399San Francisco: The National Society of Colonial Dames of America 1907. Very good. Invitation; single sheet folded - 7 x 4 1/2; pp. 4 - text to first page only; cream stock printed in blue in an ornate font; fold line through middle else very minor wear - in very good to near fine condition. Documenting a part of the early history of the NSCDA in California the invitation referred to the unveiling and dedication of the so called historic "Navigators' Sundial" also known as the "Turtle Dial" in Golden Gate Park. The six-foot-tall bronze-and-cast-stone sundial symbolizing the slow passage of time was the California Chapter of the NSCDA's first gift to San Francisco. Created by prominent California sculptor M. Earl Cummings 18761936 the sundial commemorated the early exploration of the West Coast and three of the great navigators - Sir Francis Drake Juan de Cabrillo and Fortuo Ximines. The National Society of Colonial Dames of America unknown books
1864ref. 9700Boston: J. E. Tilton and Company 1864. Octavo 19 x 12 cm. 96 pages. Illustrated with six tissue-guarded plates head pieces and historiated initials. FIRST EDITION with this title; originally published in 1863 by Edward Parrish of Philadelphia under the title Phantom Bouquet: Skeletonizing Leaves and Seed Vessels. Producing skeletonized leaves was a fashionable Victorian pastime which involved removing chlorophyll from leaves to create intricate designs which imitated those left by insects and larvae. The designs were used as borders on photographic portraits and for other decorative purposes. Original dark green textured cloth with beveled edges; covers blind-paneled with gilt vignettes to spine and front panel. Fine. J. E. Tilton and Company hardcover books
1812ref. 331028Paris: Delaunay 1812. hardcover. fine. 30 plates with about 4 images on each page mainly in color of 102 plants. 12mo attractively bound in full brown polished calf; blind-stamped covers and spine; green leather label; all edges gilt. Paris: Chez Delaunay 1812. First Edition. Fine. Delaunay unknown books
ref. 325658London. Printed textile with red and brown patterned border cotton with sewn border. Measures 13 3/8 x 15 1/2 inches. Very good light stains with minimal wear. Rare early 19th c. handkerchief centered on industrial England surrounded by 17 caricatures of men smoking. unknown books
1850ref. 326851London: John W. Parker 1850. Second. hardcover. very good. Illustrated with numerous b/w plates and in-text figures. 184 pages. Slim 12mo original blind-stamped blue cloth with decorative gilt spine somewhat rubbed and faded but still very good -- sturdy and attractive. London: John W. Parker 1850. Second edition. Scarce. Inked ownership information of A. Wilkins along with a charming full-page message penned by him on preliminary page. John W. Parker unknown books
1919ref. 319147United States 1919. Original Poster. Lithograph. Measures 21" x 14". Inventory numbers in ink pin holes and chips to corners otherwise in good condition. WW1 era war bond poster. unknown books
2003ref. 316412New York: Ecco 2003. First. hardcover. fine/near fine. 335 pages. 8vo green and black boards d.w. New York: Ecco 2003. First Edition. Fine in a near fine dust wrapper. Ecco unknown books
1939ref. 317761Boston: New England Folder Distributing Co 1939. Map. Measures 17" x 15 1/2" This map of Boston published in 1939 highlights major routes to central Boston in red. An inset in the lower right corner shows the area around Eliot St. Garage just south of Boston Common. Colleges and universities are depicted pictorially including Harvard M.I.T. and Simmons College. An index in the lower margin lists hotels clubs and other major buildings and places of interest. In very good condition. Minimal wear to original fold lines at edges. Faint crayon markings around Simmons College. Text and images on verso. New England Folder Distributing Co unknown books
2004ref. 310608Washington: Brassey's 2004. First. hardcover. very good/very good. 309 pages. 8vo navy cloth d.w. Washington: Brassey's 2004. First edition. A very good copy but for occasional underlining in pen throughout; in a very good dust wrapper -- previous owner's name written in pen on rear panel. Brassey's unknown books
2019ref. 311496New York: Twelve 2019. hardcover. fine/fine. 10 259 pages. 8vo black boards d.w. New York: Twelve 2019. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. Twelve unknown books
1720ref. 308785Amsterdam 1720. unbound. Print. Copper-plate engraving. Amsterdam: 1720. Image measures 6 1/8" x 9" with text 11 1/2" x 9". Sheet measures 15" x 11 1/2" This satirical persuasive map depicts the island of "Geks-Kop" rendered as a 'fools head' or man in a 'fool's cap.' The map is an allegorical reference to the economic crash caused by the French Compagnie d'Occident often referred to as the Mississippi Company following the burst of the Mississippi Bubble. Surrounding the head are islands labeled Poverty Despair and Sorrow. Rivers serve to outline facial features and place names include 'Leugenburg' Town of Lies 'Bedriegers Stadt' City of Cheaters Gekkendam Crazy-dam etc. In 1719 John Law a Scottish financier created a bubble in the shares of the Mississippi Company by touting the economic potential of the French colony of Louisiana. Also there was great demand for the bank notes of the Banque General Privee the French bank that sponsored the Mississippi Company. In 1720 the bubble burst on the stock of the Mississippi Company and the bank notes when investors became doubtful of their value. This sheet was published in 'Het Groote Tafereel Der Dwaasheid' or 'The Great Mirror of Folly' - A renowned monument for the speculative mania of 1720: The great mirror of folly showing the rise progress and downfall of the bubble in stocks and windy speculation in France England and the Netherlands. It constitutes a collection of mostly satirical plates on the operations of John Law in France and the South Sea Bubble in England together with the text of the charters of speculative companies in Holland and a number of satirical plays and comedies published during the bubble. P. J. Mode 1019.01 unknown books
ref. 301904Print. Mezzotint with engraving. Image measures 11 1/2" x 7" Sheet measures 18 3/4"x 12 1/2" First state of this early 18th century mezzotint after an original painting by Frederico Zucchero c. 1542-1609 an Italian painter and draughtsman. Depicts Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland who reigned from 1542 to 1567. A three-quarter length portrait she holds a spray of roses in her left hand and her right hand rests on the arm of a chair. Possibly published by George Vertue. British Museum 18711209.921 While the original painting is attributed to Zucchero this engraving is actually after a painting owned by Lord Carlton and is no longer believed to depict Mary Queen of Scots. The woman in the Carlton painting however has not yet been identified. The Met 58.549.34 From the estate of Robert W. Weir 1803-1889 American artist of the Hudson River School. unknown books
1651ref. 302281Venice: Presso li Guerigli 1651. hardcover. very good. 290 pages all rather fine and clean blue edges. Thick tall 8vo copper engraved illustration on title page engraved decorative chapter initials and tail pieces. Full vellum lightly soiled hand-lettered title on spine. Small ex-libris on inside front cover. Venice: Presso le Guerigli 1651. First Edition. Scarce. Presso li Guerigli unknown books
1759ref. 299049lYONS: Jean-Marie Bruysset 1759. hardcover. very good. 2 volumes 627 563pp. printed in double column. thick 12mo full contemporary mottled calf rubricated title and edges ornately gilt spines. Lyon: Jean-Marie Bruysset 1759. Nouvelle edition. A very good copy. Jean-Marie Bruysset unknown books
1862ref. 297946Boston: Butler 1862. Fifth. hardcover. very good. 80 pages 2 pages of advertisements. Slim 16mo original blue cloth stamped with gold embossed seal on front cover; edgeworn and spine faded to brown. Bosrton: Butler 1862. Fifth Edition. Very good. Butler unknown books
