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2011rif. 91862London et al: V & A Publishing et all 2011. First edition first printing full number line. Hardcover. Very fine in very fine fainty spine-sunned jacket. in as new dust-jacket. Folio in multicolor jacket blue spine; 296 pages: illustrations chiefly color portraits chiefly color; 30 cmbibliographical references pages 256-260 and index. Maroon cloth case binding; illustrated dust jacket. Illustrated endpapers. Contents: The search for a new beauty / Stephen Calloway -- The cult of beauty: the Victorian avant-garde in context / Lynn Frederick Orr -- 1. Literature and the Aesthetic movement / Susan Owens -- Walter Pater 1839-1894 / Colin Cruise -- 2. Aestheticism in painting / Elizabeth Prettejohn -- Early aesthetic photography: Julia Margaret Cameron and David Wilkie Wynfield / Hope Kingsley -- The Musical ideal in aesthetic art / Suzanne Fagence Cooper -- 3. The palace of art: artists collectors and their houses / Stephen Calloway -- Japonisme / Christine M.E. Guth -- Blue-and-white china / Stephen Calloway -- Leighton and Aitchison / Esmé Whittaker -- The Aesthetic movement and architecture / Stefan Muthesius -- 4. Furnishing the aesthetic interior: manuals and theories / Penny Sparke -- Wallpapers / Gill Saunders -- Aesthetic textiles / Sonia Ashmore -- Art and utility: furniture fit for purpose / Frances Collard -- Ceramics / Sonia Solicari -- Aesthetic metalwork / Eric Turner -- 5. The Grosvenor gallery patronage and the aesthetic portrait / Barbara Bryant -- The "Aesthetic" woman / Margaret D. Stetz -- Artists' frames / Lynn Roberts -- Much in little space: Whistler's white and yellow exhibition as an Aesthetic movement bell-wether / David Park Curry -- 6. Aestheticism in the marketplace: fashion lifestyle and popular taste / Christopher Breward -- Women's dress / Edwina Ehrman -- Jewellery / Clare Phillips -- Punch and satire / Leonce Ormond -- Oscar Wilde / Susan Owens -- Patience and the theatre / Catherine Haill -- "Tired hedonists": the decadence of the Aesthetic movement / Stephen Calloway -- Religion and sexuality / Colin Cruise -- Late paintings / Elizabeth Prettejohn -- The new sculpture / Robert Upstone -- "The cult of indistinctness": art photography in the 1890s / Hope Kingsley -- The book beautiful / Stephen Calloway. "Focuses on a period in the nineteenth century when a group of artists architects and designers found themselves united in the search for a new Beauty. The Aesthetic Movement as it came to be known sought nothing less than the creation of a new kind of art an art freed from outworn establishment ideas and Victorian notions of morality. This was to be "Art for Art's sake" -- art that did not tell stories of make moral pointsart that dared simply to offer visual delight and hint at sensuous pleasure. This new and exciting "Cult of Beauty" joined for a while at least romantic bohemians such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones along with maverick figures such as James McNeill Whistler and painters of grand classical subjects who belonged to the circle of Frederic Leighton. . The book also reveals how artists' houses their collections of beautiful things and their extravagant lifestyles became the object of public fascination. the influence of the "Palaces of Art" created by Rossetti and Morris Lord Leighton and others led to a widespread revolution in architecture and interior decoration. Oscar Wilde made his name promoting the idea of "The House Beautiful" and the styles favoured by Aesthetic designers were among the very first to be widely exploited commercially in Britain." —Publisher Aesthetic movement Art -- Great Britain -- Exhibitions. Avant-garde Aesthetics -- Great Britain -- Exhibitions. Art English -- 19th century -- Exhibitions. Aesthetic movement Art Art English. Avant-garde Aesthetics Genre/Form: Exhibition catalogues. Exhibition catalogs. . This edition published to accompany the exhibition held 18 Feb. - 17 June 2012 at the Legion of Honor San Francisco having previously been held 2 Apr. - 17 Jul. 2011 at the Victoria and Albert Museum London and 12 Sept. 2011 - 15 Jan. 2012 at the Musée d'Orsay Paris. A large heavy book. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire. Weighs 4.5 lbs before packing. . V & A Publishing [et all] hardcover
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1955rif. 334741n.p.: American Legion 1955. 39p. staplebound booklet 8.5x11 inches covers toned around edges penciled note at top states "Claims the Society is left-wing" otherwise very good. Lists the leftist connections and sympathies of various leaders in the Society. American Legion unknown
rif. 24701No place or date. Responding to Richard’s undated letter from Moncton New Brunswick Canada. See his entry in the Oxford DNB. Written large at the foot of a page on a 4to leaf. In good condition lightly aged and creased with a short closed tear to the outer edge just below Glubb’s sprawling signature which consists of an illegible line of curls. Folded once for postage. At the head of the page is Diane Richard’s Typed Note Signed addressed to ‘General Glubb’ and requesting that he sign ‘two pictures from my collection’. Glubb replies: ‘Dear Miss RICHARD / I return your two pictures herewith with much pleasure. / All good wishes / Your sincerely / signature’. No place or date. Responding to Richard’s undated letter from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. unknown
1965rif. Alibris.0004788Austin: Published for the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art Fort Worth by the. 1965. First edition. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket. A Fine Copy In Near Fine Dust Jacket. 68 p. illus. part col. 29 cm. Includes Illustrations. "Issued on the occasion of a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth and the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. Published for the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art, Fort Worth, by the.. hardcover
2017rif. 2007160003American Legion Dept. of Texas 2017. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good/no dust jacket. American Legion Dept. of Texas hardcover
2017rif. 2002020016American Legion Dept. of Texas 2017. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good/no dust jacket. American Legion Dept. of Texas hardcover
1946rif. E5496Rusk Cnty Texas: American Legion Post No. 1946. 1st ed. . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Photos of all from Rusk County Texas who served in World War II. Embossed cover with American flag decoration. Map endpapers. Good/No Jacket. Tight no name or marks. Over-all minor age-tanning. Item #: E5496. SAVE MORE Additional books in the same order ship for FREE via Standand Shipping. American Legion Post No. hardcover
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rif. 265131959 . 'If he survives he may well be a great man at 40':Glubb Pasha gives his assessment of King Hussein of Jordan in 1959Three autograph documents by 'Glubb Pasha' giving a detailed and perceptive assessment of the character and situation of his erstwhile master King Hussein of Jordan 1935-1999 written to assist John Freeman 1915-2014 in preparing the interview with King Hussein broadcast in the BBC series 'Face to Face' on 1 January 1960. From the papers of the programme's producer Hugh Burnett 1924-2011. The first item is a long letter from Glubb to Burnett giving a thoughtful and perceptive assessment of Hussein's character and situation including a discussion of relations between Jordan and Britain and a comparison between Hussein and President Nasser of Egypt. The second item is a series of 34 potential questions which Glubb suggests be put to the king. The third item is the covering letter to the second describing the questions in it as 'ideas which I hope may be useful' and offering to involve himself in the preparation for the interview 'we have lots of time'. The fourth item is the printer's copy of the transcript of the interview as published in Burnett's 1964 book of the series.Sir John Bagot Glubb 1897-1999 is described in his entry in the Oxford DNB as 'servant of both Britain and Jordan' and 'the last in the long line of powerful British proconsuls'. In 1939 Glubb took command of the Arab Legion subsequently the Jordan Royal Army transforming it into the best-trained and most effective military force in the Arab world and himself leading it across the River Jordan to occupy the West Bank during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. According to the ODNB Glubb 'was greatly reliant on King Abdullah's support which vanished when the king was assassinated on 20 July 1951. His son Talal reigned only a few months before abdicating and was succeeded by his son Hussein still only sixteen and a schoolboy at Harrow. Although Hussein respected Glubb the gap between their ages proved impossible to bridge and they soon fell out. Military and political developments were rapidly outgrowing Glubb and the influential foreign adviser to an oriental monarch was becoming an anachronism.' In 1956 Glubb was dismissed from his command and given 24 hours to leave the country. He returned to Britain with only £5 and did not receive a general's pension from either Britain or Jordan. Despite the manner of Glubb's dismissal the two documents present here reflect the 'exemplary dignity' with which the ODNB notes he always acted thereafter.The four items are in fair condition lightly aged and worn all four with punch-holes for binding.ONE: Autograph Letter Signed with Glubb's stylised curling signature. Mayfield Sussex; 5 December 1959. 6pp. foolscap 8vo. With Televsion Registry date stamp.A thoughtful assessment of King Hussein's character Addressed to 'Dear Burnett' and written 'In continuation of my previous notes on King Husain sic.'The letter covers:Hussein's 'extremely democratic & informal' nature on first coming back from England to assume the Jordanian throne: 'He liked jumping alone into his car without a hat and driving into the Town - perhaps to go to the cinema. The police the officials & the escort used to be in a frenzy looking for him. … I don't think he can do that so much now there seems to be too much risk of his being assassinated.'Hussein's 'attitude to everything' which is 'in schoolboy language' 'flat out': 'In 1953 1954 & 1955 there were several ugly incidents on the Jordan Israeli frontier villages being raided by the Israeli army & many people killed. In every case the king's first instinct was to jump into a car and drive himself to the frontier to see in person what was happening. … He was most anxious to meet the people and would get out of his car in the villages to talk with villagers and get their first hand knowledge.'His love of risk: 'He delighted to drive his car at breakneck speed along the roads at imminent risk to himself & the public. I do not know if he still does that.'His headstrong nature: 'Although however he was then 18 19 or 20 years old all the cabinet ministers & officials were afraid of him & unable to control him. … he always won. Thus although he did a great many foolish things from lack of experience there was no doubt that he had a remarkably strong & independent personality and was full of initiative.'How he was 'deceived by politicians into thinking that Britain was the enemy of his country' resulting in a breaking-off of relations between Jordan & Britain'. Of Hussein's dismissal of 'all the British officers' including Glubb himself he writes: 'He did this entirely on his own initiative using his own courage & will-power. The extremists merely gave him the ideas but he carried all the responsibility. Now he has discovered that he was deceived and is drawing near to Britain again - once more on his own responsibility.'His political position. Jordan has 'a parliament almost in theory like Britain' and 'The influence of his grandfather King Abdulla & his own power are not due to an "Oriental despotic constitution but to the personalities of their two characters.' Although Hussein 'now thinks Britain can be his helper he is an enthusiastic Arab nationalist.'The contrast between Hussein with President Nasser of Egypt. 'Nasser likes to brand everybody who does not bow to his personal leadership as being a traitor and a "colonialist tool" etc. This is a local political line. Hussein is as nationalist as Nasser but his personality will not allow him to be a subordinate of Nasser. Nasser is inclined to want only subordinates. King Husain also feels strongly about Israel and is of course bitterly opposed to the present Iraqi regime which began by murdering all his family - King Feisal of Iraq was his cousin.'Glubb sums up his opinion of Hussein's character: 'In brief the picture is one of a young man of considerable character still retaining a strong streak of teenage enthusiasm for jet aircraft and fast motor cars. He came to the throne at 17 and was swept off his feet by the usual anti-imperialist propaganda. Now gaining first hand experience he is becoming wiser.'Glubb concludes the letter: 'If he survives he may well be a great man at 40'.TWO: Autograph List by Glubb of thirty-three suggested questions for Freeman to pose to King Hussein. Without date place or signature but sent with Item Three below dated 3 December 1959 as its covering letter stating that Glubb is sending 'some ideas which I hope may be useful'. 13pp. foolscap 8vo. With slip carrying a further question numbered 8A. With a few minor emendations. Topics include: Hussein's time at Sandhurst his view on the British boarding school and military service; his activities as a pilot and 'driving in car races'; military affairs; ceremonial and recreation; King Abdulla. The first question indicates the respectful tone that Glubb considered the interviewer should adopt: '1. The people of Britain emended from 'England' admire the personal courage which Your Majesty has shown in facing your difficulties in Jordan. May I ask how you sir feel towards the British people' A number of questions concern military matters and the following reflects Glubb's personal knowledge: '12 Everybody expects Arabs to fight but many people are surprised that the Jordan Army is so completely mechanized and has its own workshops and technical services. In England such units are possible because the technicians exist in factories in civil life and the army can draw on them Is not this difficult in a largely agricultural country like Jordan' The conclusion of the document demonstrates Glubb's attempt to 'prime' the interviewer: "Thank you very much Sir and may I wish you every success to BREAKS OFF HERE Insert further back somewhere. 33. I am afraid that I am not very experienced in Arab affairs but we have the idea in Britain that King's sic in "The East" live in great state but rather isolated from their subjects. I think that perhaps this does not apply to Arab countries. Does Your Majesty succeed in getting about and meeting the people of the country Note. He is very keen on doing this.' Question 30 reads: 'Is it true sir that you were actually standing beside King Abdulla when he was assassinated'THREE: Typed Letter Signed from Glubb to Burnett. On letterhead of West Wood St. Dunstan Mayfield Sussex. 3 December 1959. 2pp. 12mo. With Television Registry date stamp. Covering letter to Item Two above. 'Here are some ideas which I hope may be useful. As it is not until 1st January we have lots of time. Please ring up or write or send my draft back with marginal notes or anything else you like which will help you.' In a postscript he explains that he has not typed Item Two 'to save time'.FOUR: Typed text prepared for publication of the section on 'KING HUSSEIN' in the book 'Face to Face Edited and introduced by Hugh Burnett' Jonathan Cape 1964. 2pp. foolscap 8vo. With instructions to the typesetter in pencil and red ink. Corresponding to the text as published on p.30 of the book. [ 1959 ] unknown
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1872rif. 0182221872. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good. Folio. 13". Good. Ex-library. Library half-binding. Usual stamps and markings. Lithographed from original drafts. Illustrated with numerous tables and fold-out plans etc. hardcover
1833rif. WEGLeLondon: S.Bagster 1833-1833. 1833. 2 Volumes in 1. 8vo. pp. 2 p.l. 196; iv 152. large folding broadside Summary Of The Colonial Evidence bound in after p. 194 of first title apparently as issued. 19th century half calf spine worn broadside torn along folds but with no loss of text. First Editions. The author seeks to expose the witnesses appearing before the committee of the House of Lords named to investigate the true state of slavery in the West Indies the Duke of Manchester Henry John Hinchcliffe John Baillie Lord Seaford Sir John Keane and others as being influenced by "strong personal interest incapacitated by ignorance or guilty of gross inconsistency". His allegations are based upon excerpts from actual published testimony. In the Goldsmiths' catalogue the broadside is noted as being issued with the Letter although it is not mentioned at all in the other bibliographies. The second work discusses the evidence given under such topics as Nature and Hours of Labour Coercion and Discipline Demoralized State of Colonial Society Insurrection in Jamaica Voluntary Labour -Hayti &c. Cundall 2631-32. Goldsmiths' 28327-28. Ragatz pp. 519-20. Sabin 40330 1st title only. Hardcover. Good. London: S.Bagster, [1833]-1833. hardcover
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