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1956rif. M6135Grafelfing:: Edmund Banaschewski 1956. 1956. 248 x 171 mm. 8vo. 333 pp. Numerous port. plates 10 folding plates. Gilt-stamped green cloth t.e. green. Ownership rubber stamp on title. Very good. Edmund Banaschewski, (1956). hardcover
rif. 15-3840Chicago: Childrens Press 1958. 8vo. pages unnumbered. Very good in original Dust Jacket with original price inside. Bright copy with many illustrations in color and black and white. Chicago: Childrens Press, 1958. unknown
1984rif. 210088Amsterdam: Stedelijk Museum 1984. Softcover. VG-. Toning and rubbing to wraps. Else clean. Quarto. Softcover. Illustrated wraps. 351 pages : illustrations some color ; 28 cm. Text in Dutch and English. "Cat. nr. 704"--Page 351./ Catalog of an exhibition held at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam Dec. 15 1984-April 15 1985./ Dutch English French and German./ Includes bibliographical references. Stedelijk Museum paperback
1996rif. 001532Pennsylvania: Jostens Publishing Company 1996. Book. Fair. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 192 p. Includes illustrations. Signed by author. No jacket. Inside covers and endpapers may be stained or it may be the design of the paper. Jostens Publishing Company Hardcover
1955rif. 5007Columbus Ohio : American Rose Society 1955. 1955. Hardcover. Good/Good. viii 281 pp. ; green cloth with gold lettering in color photographic dustjacket ; front cover shows slight edge wear ; dustjacket has some fading ; Contents: Keeping A Rose Record / Hortense Wilde -- Landscaping With Roses For Interior Beauty / Rosalie Doolittle -- The Moss Rose Poem / Allen E. Woodall -- Roses And- / Margaret E. Snyder -- Rose Arrangements Make A Show / Iva Newman -- A Rediscovery Of The Double Form Of Rosa Carolina / Doris and Wilson Lynes -- Rose Importing For The Amateur / Mrs. Nat Schoen -- The Present Status Of Foliar Feeding In Rose Culture / Dr. G. Ellington Jorgensen -- Soils For Rose Growing / Howard C. Brown -- Nutrient Deficiencies In Roses / Dr. Frank A. Gilbert -- Growth Of Greenhouse Roses As Affected By Mulches And Mixtures Of Ground Corncobs / William J. Carpenter Donald P. Watson -- Home Budding For The Florida Gardener / Mrs. G. F. Lampkin -- Numa Fay Poem / Allen B. Woodall -- Out Damned Spot! / Mrs. Peter C. Paul -- Tests With Fungicides For Blackspot / Dr. L. M. Massey -- Variability Of Pathenogenicity And Physiology Of Diplocarpon / Rosae Wolf Dr. William R. Jenkins -- Rose NamesPoem / Allen E. Woodall -- Control Of Pests On Roses / Dr. Ralph H. Davidson -- Nematodes Their Source Damage And Control / R. C. Goss And J. A. Mcclintock -- Control Of Botrytis On Stored Roses / Saul Rich -- Unknown Rosebush Poem / Allen B. Woodall -- Hot Waxing Of Rosebushes / Dr. B. W. Lyle -- Are The Dog Roses Apomictic / Dr. H. D. Wuiff -- A Message Poem / Nina Satirah Woodword -- A New Breeding Departure / Rev. Matthew E. Clancy -- The Modern Art Of Pruning Roses / Charles F. Leon -- Pedrables Poem / Allen B. Woodall -- Comparing Climbing Hybrid Teas / Dr. James A. Gamble -- The Damask Rose / Roy B. Shepherd -- Two Loves Poem / Nina Satirah Woodword -- The Rugged Hybrid Rugosas / Margaret R. Snyder -- The Fabled Rose Poem / Bertrand Lyon -- Why Old Roses / Richard Thomson -- A Growing Program For The Piedmont / Lula M. Cole -- Paean Poem / Nina Satirah Woodford -- The San Joaquin Valley And Roses / Gail Balard -- A New Hampshire Experiment / Mrs. James Campbell Lewis -- Rose Show Awards -- Contributors To Proof Of The Pudding -- Proof Of The Pudding -- New Roses Of The World -- Patented Roses In The United States -- Epitome Poem / Nina Satirah Woodford -- Index -- Golden Masterpiece -- Carrousel -- Rosa Carolina Double Form -- Queen Elizabeth -- Nutrient Deficiencies -- Alpine Glow -- Grand'mere Jenny -- Budding Diagram -- Redcap -- Baby Blaze -- Red Wonder -- Nematode Injury -- Damon Runyon -- La Jolla -- Rondo -- Burnaby -- Jiminy Cricket -- Flirtation -- Morning Dawn -- Roundelay -- Handsom Red Twilight -- Rose Of Freedom -- Red Flare ; G/G Columbus, Ohio : American Rose Society, 1955. hardcover
1985rif. 67532Bantam Books 1985. 1st. Paperback. Collectable very good. Almost like new. First printing. brief gift inscription by author inside the front cover. Blue mass market paperback Bantam 1985 full number line. Cover like new except for faintest loss of color along front hinge; inside of covers quite tanned page margins lightly tanned. Binding is sound but due to age binding glue may be a little weak so book should be used gently. We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order daily shipments and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. Bantam Books, paperback
1997rif. 009673Da Capo Press. DJ in archival cover. . Fine. Hardcover. 1997. Da Capo Press hardcover
1958rif. 2112160001Twayne Publishers Inc 1958-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x0. 1958 Twayne hard cover - no dust jacket - some staining to cover and page edge - otherwise binding strong contents clean - enjoy Twayne Publishers, Inc hardcover
1980rif. 106377New York: Lippincott & Crowell. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. Advance Review Copy. Hardcover. If Birds Are Free is an informational children's book about the lives of free-living birds. It includes detailed descriptions of the birds' habitats how they live and how they feed themselves. The book also includes information about the threats to free-living birds and how people can help protect them.; 8vo; $6.00 . Lippincott & Crowell hardcover
1926rif. 300332New York: Modern Library 1926. Softcover. Very good in black leatherette with embossed Modern Library stamp on front cover hinge starting at title page. 154 pp. Modern Library unknown
2015rif. POLOYB03947Everest Yayinlari 2015. n/a Everest Yayinlari unknown
1929rif. 372563NY: Farrar & Rinehart 1929. 1st thus. Hardcover. Very Good/None. Hardcover blue cloth boards with gilt lettering design. Spine and portion of covers sunned. Color endpapers b&w decorations and 15 wonderful tipped-in color plates by Theodore Nadejen. Previous owner's inscription on half-title page. Top of spine frayed otherwise a tight bright copy. Record # 372563 Farrar & Rinehart hardcover
2024rif. KIBO129876Minel Yayin 2024. n/a Minel Yayin unknown
1920rif. 2477Book Description Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan is one of his most celebrated comedies of manners first performed in 1892. Set in London high society the play explores themes of marriage morality hypocrisy and forgiveness through the story of Lady Windermere who suspects her husband of infidelity and contemplates leaving him. With Wilde's trademark wit and sharp dialogue the play satirizes Victorian social conventions while offering a surprisingly compassionate view of human weakness. This edition was published by the Little Leather Library Corporation between 1920 and 1924 part of their iconic series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Comedy of manners: A witty yet poignant exploration of love loyalty and social reputation. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects Wilde's mastery of dialogue and his critique of Victorian society. Enduring appeal: Continues to resonate with audiences for its humor irony and moral insight. 📚 Publication Details Title Lady Windermere's Fan Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Corporation New York NY USA Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in democratizing literature. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's witty social comedy. Literary appeal: A cornerstone of Wilde's dramatic works blending satire with moral reflection. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library
1910rif. 51939Brentano's 1910. Leather Bound. VERY GOOD. Very Good . Original edition/printing. Red leather flexible hardcover gold lettering and design on spine and front cover; gilded page edges; 1910 Brentano's353pp. Includes biographical information by Temple Scott. Edges of cover a little worn. Interior like new no marks or writing. Tight binding. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order daily shipments and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. Brentano's, hardcover
1920rif. 2468Book Description Oscar Wilde's Salome is a symbolist tragedy in one act first written in French in 1891 and later translated into English. Inspired by the biblical tale Wilde dramatizes the story of Salome the stepdaughter of Herod who demands the head of John the Baptist Iokanaan as the price for her dance. The play is renowned for its lyrical language decadent imagery and exploration of desire power and mortality. This edition was published by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 as part of their series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching a wide readership in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Symbolist drama: A richly poetic play blending biblical narrative with Wilde's aesthetic vision. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects Wilde's fascination with decadence and the interplay of beauty and destruction. Cultural impact: Salome inspired Richard Strauss's famous opera and remains a cornerstone of Wilde's dramatic works. 📚 Publication Details Title Salome: A Tragedy in One Act Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in democratizing literature. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's most controversial play. Literary appeal: A dramatic work that bridges biblical narrative and fin-de-siècle aestheticism. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library
rif. 3990452657New. Never used book
1976rif. mon0000788402Easton Press 1976-01-01. Leather Bound. Very Good. 2.0079 in x 7.5984 in x 6.8110 in. Includes unused Easton Press bookplate. Easton Press hardcover
1928rif. 50890New York: Macy-Masius: The Vanguard Press 1928. Limited Edition. Hardcover - as published. Good-. Limited edition one of two thousand. Spine is largely missing binding remains stable. Boxing to the corners. loc B19. Macy-Masius: The Vanguard Press hardcover
1920rif. 2462Book Description Oscar Wilde's The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a powerful poetic meditation on justice punishment and human suffering inspired by Wilde's own imprisonment in Reading Gaol in 1895–1897. First published in 1898 the poem reflects on the execution of a fellow prisoner and explores themes of compassion mortality and the cruelty of institutional punishment. This edition issued by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 brought Wilde's work to a mass audience in a compact affordable format. Bound in imitation leather these pocket-sized volumes were designed for portability and accessibility making literature available to millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Poetic intensity: Wilde's verse combines lyrical beauty with stark realism capturing the emotional weight of prison life. Historical resonance: Written after Wilde's release the poem stands as both personal testimony and social critique. Compact collectible format: The Little Leather Library editions are notable for their small size imitation leather binding and role in democratizing literature. Cultural significance: A landmark in Wilde's oeuvre reflecting his transformation from celebrated wit to a voice of moral witness. 📚 Publication Details Title The Ballad of Reading Gaol Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series which distributed millions of miniature classics across the U.S. in the 1920s. Collectors prize these volumes for their historical charm cultural role and connection to early 20th-century publishing history. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's most haunting poem. Literary appeal: A cornerstone of Wilde's later work resonating with themes of justice and humanity. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by collectors of vintage publishing. Little Leather Library
1929rif. 341450Macmillan 1929. Hardcover . Good/No Jacket. Square and tight in clean gold-flecked peach-colored boards. Moderate to heavy shelfwear to front edges. Corners moderately bumped. Rear board has 4 faded/discolored splotches. Beige cloth backstrip soiled and toned. Front endpapers vrey lightly toned with mild stains and/or touch grime. Rear endpapers unblemished. Interior bright with no markings. Previous owner name neatly inked on ffep. Color and b&w illustrations by Pamela Bianco. Limited edition #222 of 500 copies signed by illustrator. 57 pages. In mylar. Macmillan hardcover
1920rif. 2467📖 Book Description Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince is one of his most beloved fairy tales first published in 1888. It tells the poignant story of a gilded statue—the Happy Prince—who with the help of a devoted swallow sacrifices his beauty and wealth to bring comfort to the poor and suffering in his city. Wilde's tale blends social critique moral reflection and lyrical prose making it a timeless parable of compassion and selflessness. This edition was issued by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 part of their iconic series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Enduring moral themes: A meditation on generosity sacrifice and the true meaning of happiness. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects the democratization of literature in the 1920s when classics were distributed widely in accessible editions. Cultural appeal: A cornerstone of Wilde's children's stories cherished by readers across generations. 📚 Publication Details Title The Happy Prince Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in bringing literature to a mass audience. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's most famous fairy tale. Literary appeal: A classic of moral storytelling resonating with readers young and old. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library
1960rif. 111111114758The Folio Society 1960. Hardcover. Very Good. The Folio Society; London 1960. Hardcover. A Very Good green silky cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine binding sturdy and intact heavily sunned spine top text block edge stained red small abrasions bottom board corners slightly cocked sunning at hinge front and rear pastedown/endpaper bit of age toning to pages some scattered foxing to text block edges and front/back matters without Dust wrapper. In a Good to Very Good some sunning and offsetting corner wear few moisture stains top and bottom small abrasion to spine starting to split Slipcase. A nice clean and unmarked copy. Large 8vooctavo or approx. 7.5 x 10 inches. 78pp. color illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scans are available for any item please inquire. The Folio Society hardcover
rif. 1479148350New. Never used book
1968rif. 033113Burlington Vt.: Limited Editions Club 1968. Book. Illus. by James Hill. VG. Hardcover. Signed by Illustrator James Hill. 1st Thus. 313 pp. Hardcover. James Hill illustrator. Small quarto 7-3/4" x 10-1/8" bound in full red silk cloth. With an introduction by Robert Gorham Davis and 12 full-page and 2 double-spread color reproductions of paintings by James Hill. In red slipcase with gilt lettering on spine. Copy #212 of 1500 SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page. Both slipcase and book in very good condition - minor uneven fading on spine of book and gilt lettering slightly worn. Spine straight binding tight pages not toned. Illustrations vibrant. Slipcase sturdy with minor fading at extremities. A collection of often fantastical short stories many of which investigate social themes. Limited Editions Club Hardcover
