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1871ref. h43722Philadelphia: Lippincott 1871. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Small quarto 11.25 x 8.25 inches publisher's decorated beveled green cloth stamped in gilt good with some moderate wear to corners and spine ends light tide marks from old waterstaining to contents foxing. 47 pp printed on rectos front sides only featuring verse by John Monsell Henry Downton Ada Cambridge and others well illustrated with woodcut illustrations and vignettes by Dalziel -- which of the brothers we're not sure. Quite rare in the trade OCLC locates only 2 holdings and despite the British illustrator and authors we could not locate on Worldcat the equivalent UK edition which we find somewhat mystifying. Not the best copy of this book but where will you find another Lippincott hardcover
1981ref. 312289NY: MARVEL COMICS GROUP. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. First edition. About fine in stapled pictorial printed wrappers. Slight hint of shelf wear Official graphic adaptation of the film. . MARVEL COMICS GROUP. paperback
1934ref. 051736Blue Ribbon Press. 1934. Hardcover. Very Good in No Dust Jacket dust jacket. Hardcover. Very nice black color illustrated boards show edge wer and rubbing. 3 color illustrated pop ups in good condition. Occasional light finger soil to text. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Blue Ribbon Press hardcover
ref. 71-1445London UK: The Illustrated London News 1859. Wood engraving. 14 x 9 in. image; 15 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. sheet. Very Good light toning along sheet edges a short tear at left sheet edge and a speck of foxing in upper left margin.Provenance: From the Collection of the late Frederick G. Ruffner Jr. founder of Gale Research Detroit. London, UK: The Illustrated London News, 1859. unknown
ref. 71-1551London: H. Fisher Son & Jackson circa 1831. Hand-colored engraving. 3 3/4 x 6 in. image; 5 3/8 x 7 5/8 in. sheet. Very Good light toning and foxing in the margins. [London: H. Fisher, Son & Jackson, circa 1831]. unknown
1993ref. 71786New York: DC Vertigo 1993. First edition. #1 in Gaiman's 3-part spinoff from his bestselling "dark fantasy" comic-book series "The Sandman" featuring Sandman's older sister "Death." SIGNED ON FRONT COVER BY ARTIST CHRIS BACHALO. Number 1955 of a stated 10000 copies signed by either Gaiman or Bachalo. Housed together with "Death Certificate of Authenticity" in unopened clear plastic envelope sealed with "Limited Treasure Editions Seal of Authenticity" tamper-proof label. Few creases to plastic around label otherwise altogether fine. DC Vertigo unknown
ref. 2359Paris: Rene Kieffer 1926. Illustrated with drawings by Braun printed in sepia. Limited and numbered edition printed on good wove paper. This copy is EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH A SUITE OF 14 DRAWINGS BY HENRIETTE BELLAIR IN TWO STATES hand-colored and uncolored. Only 200 of these suites were printed. 8vo. Bound in decorated boards. Original wraps bound in. Moderate wear to extremities of binding. Endpapers browned internally otherwise bright and fine. Paris: Rene Kieffer, 1926 paperback
1901ref. 21324Cambridge: University Press 1901. First edition. Hardcover. Paper pastedown. Very Good. 8vo. 26 by 20 cm. No pagination 16 leaves with content. 14 portraits of professors administrators and/or members of Harvard community lampooned. Light verse with a illustrated vignette on the left a full page plate illustration of the figure on the facing page. Wonderful piece of Harvardiana and quite impressive humorous work by then undergraduates. Light foxing of early and last pages. Cover is has light soiling that blends in with normal age toning and minor chipping and rubbing along edges spine extremities. University Press hardcover
1901ref. 21324Cambridge: University Press 1901. First edition. Hardcover. Paper pastedown. Very Good. 8vo. 26 by 20 cm. No pagination 16 leaves with content. 14 portraits of professors administrators and/or members of Harvard community lampooned. Light verse with a illustrated vignette on the left a full page plate illustration of the figure on the facing page. Wonderful piece of Harvardiana and quite impressive humorous work by then undergraduates. Light foxing of early and last pages. Cover is has light soiling that blends in with normal age toning and minor chipping and rubbing along edges spine extremities. University Press hardcover books
ref. 71-1438New York: Leslie’s 1879. Wood engraving. 14 x 9 1/4 in. image; 16 x 11 in. sheet. Very Good light toning along sheet edges.Provenance: From the Collection of the late Frederick G. Ruffner Jr. founder of Gale Research Detroit. New York: Leslie’s, 1879. unknown
1971ref. ayfxTafelberg-Uitgewers Beperk Cape Town 1971. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. 1st edition. 316 pages complete. Heavy extra postage may be required if posted outside South Africa. A beautiful book in good to very good condition. The illustrations are tidy raffinee serene. They are bright and fresh. The dustjacket a bit edge worn and marked. Foxing. Mild tanning. It is however benign and secure. The cloth board covers have some mild shelving wear. The contents are in excellent condition. The pages are clean clear diligent assured generous. R22-08-2021 Mk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Tafelberg-Uitgewers Beperk, Cape Town hardcover
1849ref. 1407349London: Richard Bentley 1849. Hardcover. Octavo Two volumes. In Fair condition. Spines are brown with gold print on red banner. Boards in brown leather; wear to spine caps edges and corners tears to hinges front board of first volume detached toning to spines peripheral toning leather on boards is cracking. Text blocks have marbled edges and endpapers; cracked hinges. Illustrated: b&w drawings. CONTENTS: Vol. 1. The Early Poets 504 pages — Vol. 2. The Modern Poets 473 pages. Oversized books. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers please inquire for rates. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column W. 1407349. FP New Rockville Stock. Richard Bentley hardcover
1849ref. 1407349London: Richard Bentley 1849. Hardcover. Octavo Two volumes. In Fair condition. Spines are brown with gold print on red banner. Boards in brown leather; wear to spine caps edges and corners tears to hinges front board of first volume detached toning to spines peripheral toning leather on boards is cracking. Text blocks have marbled edges and endpapers; cracked hinges. Illustrated: b&w drawings. CONTENTS: Vol. 1. The Early Poets 504 pages — Vol. 2. The Modern Poets 473 pages. Oversized books. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers please inquire for rates. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column W. 1407349. FP New Rockville Stock. Richard Bentley hardcover books
ref. 71-1448London UK: The Illustrated London News 1856. Wood engraving. 13 1/2 x 9 in. image; 15 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. sheet. Very Good light toning along sheet edges.Provenance: From the Collection of the late Frederick G. Ruffner Jr. founder of Gale Research Detroit. London, UK: The Illustrated London News, 1856. unknown
1935ref. B7298London: Associated Newspapers n.d. circa 1935. Frontispiece loose. Spine sunned. . Binding: Full orange pictorial cloth boards. Notes: John Buchan 1st Baron Tweedsmuir 1875 – 1940 was a Scottish novelist historian British Army officer and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada the 15th since Canadian Confederation. As a youth Buchan began writing poetry and prose fiction and non-fiction publishing his first novel in 1895 and ultimately writing over a hundred books of which the best known is The Thirty-Nine Steps. Size: 8vo. 200 x 145 mm Illustration: Very good example. Illustrated with colour plates. Gift inscription on front free endpaper. Pages: 314 pp. Category: Book Literature; Associated Newspapers, hardcover
1953ref. 27100302Kingsport TN: Kingsport City Schools 1953. This is a brochure prepared for parents of children in public schools in Kingsport Tennessee. It is directed towards the parents who are sending their kids to school for the first time. The brochure is divided up into categories: Rules & Regulations Visits & Conferences Health & Safety Readiness in Subject-matter Areas Home-School Cooperation Suggested List of Children's Books and References of Interest to Parents of School-Beginners. Along with the information presented there are cartoon line drawings throughout. 26 pp. Illustrated wraps. Measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2 Kingsport City Schools unknown
1953ref. 27100302Kingsport TN: Kingsport City Schools 1953. This is a brochure prepared for parents of children in public schools in Kingsport Tennessee. It is directed towards the parents who are sending their kids to school for the first time. The brochure is divided up into categories: Rules & Regulations Visits & Conferences Health & Safety Readiness in Subject-matter Areas Home-School Cooperation Suggested List of Children's Books and References of Interest to Parents of School-Beginners. Along with the information presented there are cartoon line drawings throughout. 26 pp. Illustrated wraps. Measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2 Kingsport City Schools unknown books
1942ref. 55504New York: The MacMillan Company 1942. First edition. Hardcover. Very good/Good plus. Sm. Octavo. 7.5 x 6". 120pp. Charmingly illustrated by the Petershams with full color and blue and grey plates. Blue cloth stamped in silver in pictorial dust jacket. Paste-downs have staining due to off-setting from original glue. Dust jacket has light edge wear spotting on rear panel and rubbing and toning to folds and edges. Maud Fuller Petersham and Miska Petersham were American writers and illustrators who helped set the direction for illustrated children's books that followed.Of the 50 books they both wrote and illustrated many were recognized with important awards including a Caldecott. They are known for technical excellence exuberant color and the introduction of international folk and modernist themes.-wikipedia. The MacMillan Company hardcover
1900ref. 101956Harper & Bros. Very Good. 1900. Hardcover. Hardcover. Black boards with full color illustration paste down clean sharp and square general age toning. Specific edition not stated. Book is firm in binding 362 pages "nearly one hundred original drawings and decorations done from sketches made in the tropics specially for this work by THE BROTHERS LOUIS AND FREDERICK RHEAD" b&w illustrations. Free of any markings not ex-library. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 362 pages . Harper & Bros. hardcover
1952ref. 1396176New York: The Viking Press 1952. Hardcover. Quarto xiv 147 pages. In Good minus condition with a Fair minus dust jacket. Spine is black with red print. Dust jacket has edgewear with tears at spine ends and flap corners shelf wear. Price unclipped: “$3.95”. Boards in blue cloth illustration in silver print on front panel. Wear to spine caps and corners mottled spotting to edges. Text block has spotting to edges name in ink on front flyleaf slight amount of penciled underlining. Illustrated: color plates b&w text drawings. Oversized books. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers please inquire for rates. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area Quarto and Folio Case. 1396176. FP New Rockville Stock. The Viking Press hardcover
1952ref. 1396176New York: The Viking Press 1952. Hardcover. Quarto xiv 147 pages. In Good minus condition with a Fair minus dust jacket. Spine is black with red print. Dust jacket has edgewear with tears at spine ends and flap corners shelf wear. Price unclipped: “$3.95”. Boards in blue cloth illustration in silver print on front panel. Wear to spine caps and corners mottled spotting to edges. Text block has spotting to edges name in ink on front flyleaf slight amount of penciled underlining. Illustrated: color plates b&w text drawings. Oversized books. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers please inquire for rates. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area Quarto and Folio Case. 1396176. FP New Rockville Stock. The Viking Press hardcover books
ref. 71-1422New York: Harper’s Weekly 1886. Wood engraving. 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. image; 15 1/2 x 11 in. sheet. Very Good a few tears along left sheet edge.Provenance: From the Collection of the late Frederick G. Ruffner Jr. founder of Gale Research Detroit. New York: Harper’s Weekly, 1886. unknown
2017ref. FLAHIVE-2603Oni Press Portland 2017 First edition. First printing of the special hardcover deluxe edition with full number line. A brand-new copy without a jacket as issued. A clean unmarked copy. Features an exclusive sound chip of Rick and Morty. Issues 11-20 of the comic book series. Art-F. 1st Edition Special Edition. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Oni Press, Portland hardcover
1963ref. 140940527Highlands North Carolina: The Nantahala Foundation 1963. First Edition. Very Good. First edition copy #32 of 100 signed by Jonathan Williams and illustrator R.B. Kitaj. Stringbound wraps. Very Good with wear to back wrap from removed sticker. Jargon 61. The Nantahala Foundation unknown
1963ref. 140940527Highlands North Carolina: The Nantahala Foundation 1963. First Edition. Very Good. First edition copy #32 of 100 signed by Jonathan Williams and illustrator R.B. Kitaj. Stringbound wraps. Very Good with wear to back wrap from removed sticker. Jargon 61. The Nantahala Foundation unknown books