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1941Best.-Nr. 193594New York: International Publishers 1941. Paperback. 128p. wraps lightly worn gift inscription on half-title else very good condition. Seidman G188. International Publishers paperback books
1941Best.-Nr. 4897New York: International Publishers 1941. Paperback. 128p. paperback; wraps shelfworn else very good. Seidman G188. International Publishers paperback books
Best.-Nr. 21470Fine. A well-executed realist drawing signed only with initials unfortunately. Our sense is the drawing is late 19th Century or early 20th Century. It has some affinity to the Ashcan School we think as the man depicted might be a hobo. There is a considerable amount of ambiguity or a number of question marks about the details such as is the man holding a rifle or some other object. Is he guarding something or just relaxing where perhaps he doesn't belong Visible 15 by 11.5 cm. With frame and matting: 36 by 32 cm. The gilt frame done in more recent times but in a traditional style has minor wear. The frame and matting serve the drawing exceedingly well and we can't imagine a buyer not wanting to retain the whole package. unknown books
Best.-Nr. 86003001Edo c.1700-50 n.p. Brown & silver covered boards very clean 7 double-page b.w. erotic woodblock illustrations mounted on mica flecked paper 18 x 25 cm. accordion folded illustration size: 31 x 12 cm. FIRST & ONLY UNRECORDED COPY! . . . . A VERY RARE UNRECORDED EARLY BOOK . . . A BIZARRE & UNIQUE EROTIC BOOK . . . UNSIGNED BUT CLEARLY THE WORK OF A MASTER ARTIST . BY SUKENOBU OR HIS :SCHOOL: . A unique and hitherto unfound odd and most unusual erotic book of the early-mid-18th century. One of the most bizarre erotic books ever done in Japan. . The graphically explicit work portrays men and women with genitals on their foreheads engaged in heterosexual and homosexual intercourse. There is no other book with such unusual and strange illustrations. . . THE TITLE: THE LEGEND OF AMANJAKU or AMAN NO JAKU: Chinese Title: TIAN XIE GUI YUN . THE MEANING OF AMANJAKU: Japanese Buddhist literature is abundant with variations on the theme of "Aman-No-Jaku" aka. "Amanjaku" "Manojaku" commonly understood to be a "Heavenly Evil Spirit." . This spirit or demon-like creature in Japanese folklore is usually depicted as being a male during the day and female at night. The demon is usually depicted as a kind of small Oni devil and is thought to be able to provoke a person's darkest desires and instigate him into perpetrating wicked deeds. . Amanjaku is also depicted in Chinese and Japanese mythology the AMANOJAKU is a changeling a water spirit that infiltrates the human world to play cruel tricks on people by reading their minds and twisting their requests or desires to be used against them. . The "AMANOJAKU" is also known the "Lord of the River" and in Japan serves Bishamonten one of the four Deva kings of Buddhism as a minor demon. See Wikipedia below. . In Japanese the term "Amanojaku" also refers to a person who is deliberately contradictory someone who argues for the sake of arguing or can be used in common Japanese conversation to refer to someone who is a "Perverted Demon." . THE ILLUSTRATIONS: THE BUDDHIST THEME:. This work is unusual in that the genitals of common people are located on their foreheads. A symbolist meaning can be in Buddhist concept that sex and sexual hedonism is openly on the minds of 'lay' people. The Buddha and his disciples on the other hand do not have sex organs on their foreheads meaning their organs are covered and in a different usual location. This can symbolize 'self control' over such biological energies. Devout Buddhist disregard sex as a pleasurable pastime and devote themselves to monastic focus. By contrast "lay" people are distracted with hedonistic pleasure a path away from rather than towards the Dharma or teachings of Buddhism. . In a sense this work illustrates the overwhelming force of evil or the "Amanojaku" and how it distracts people from the "Righteous Path" towards the Dharma and the ultimate goal of attaining Nirvana. It can be posited that this work is designed to give understanding to "lay" people by way of visual example of what forces direct their energies away from the Buddhist teachings in an effort to redirect them towards the "Righteous Path" and life style. . EXCEPTIONALLY RARE UNIQUE WORK: . The work is exceptionally RARE unusual and erotic there are no other example showing genitals on the foreheads of any other Japanese book cited anywhere in the bibliographic literature or record. . This work is certainly RARE in subject content and quantity. Though it was woodblock printed and unsigned which was usual for Japanese erotic works which were banned by the Shogun we have not found anything similar or recorded anywhere in the bibliography. Being woodblock printed one assumes there are other copies in existence. The average printing from woodblocks were somewhere between 100-200 copies. However in this instance no others exist. We have the strong feeling the book could have been the production of a famous Japanese illustrator and perhaps financed by a Buddhist temple again there are no known facts about this rarity. . THE EROTIC ILLUSTRATIONS: . Number 1: This work begins showing the Buddha flanked by two of his disciple monks. The title is written in four Japanese Kanji in Kambun & Chinese characters. The Buddha and his two disciples listen to two elderly Buddhist believers: one is a male he has and erect penis on his forehead. The other is a woman she has a vagina on her forehead. Neither the Buddha nor his two disciples monks show genitals on their foreheads. The couple have come to consult with the Buddha about their grievances. . Number 2: Shows a man and a woman in a Tatami matted room both wear lovely 18th century decorated Kimono. They embrace each other and are engaged in making love from their foreheads which show an erect penis and testicles inserted into the woman's forehead where her vagina is located. Adjacent to the young couple is an older woman who has become aroused by the adjacent couple's making love. The old woman uses a dildo tied to a post which she hugs while inserting the dildo into the vagina on her forehead. . Number 3: Shows a couple laying on a blanket their Kimono pulled down and opened and used as a top cover. They engage in love-making and kiss. The man has an erect penis on his forehead the woman a vagina on hers. There is some used Chirishi toilet paper just above her head on the floor used to wipe the love fluids. There is a folded package of yet unused Chirishi in readiness. Chishiri shown in Japanese Shunga erotic prints prints & paintings is an 'erotic symbol' indicative of sexual excitement with lots of love fluids flowing. Ergo the need for paper to clean up the results of erotic love-making. . Number 4 shows an adult man with an erect penis on his forehead penetrating the anus of a younger man who's smaller but erect penis is seen on his forehead as he faces his lover. The younger man has no pubic hair yet indicating his youth. . Adjacent to these two men is a woman in the next room. The door is open she is a secret voyeur of the two men. Her vagina is also on her forehead. A Shogi board and two bowls for stones is located in the front left of the illustration. Gay activities in Japanese society were accepted as a norm and were not especially unusual. However to find graphic examples in Japanese erotic books are exceptionally rare and seldom found. . Number 5: Depicts a fully clothed man on his knees he bends over a sleeping woman. He has a very large erect penis and begins to penetrate a woman with her vagina on her forehead. She is fully clothed and sleeping on a wooden "pillow" which supports her elaborate hair coiffeur. . Number 6: Depicts a lively scene of two men and a woman. One man with a very large and erect penis pulls the woman's arm toward him while she fends him off with a straight arm to his head. A second excited man also with a large and erect penis on his forehead masturbates and ejaculates in ecstasy. The woman has a vagina on her forehead. The scene is likely an intended rape of a young girl. She looks away in an effort not to allow him to pull her close enough to insert his penis into her exposed vagina. . Number 7: Illustrating a lonely old man in bed. He has an erect penis on his forehead and holds a kind of pot with a large opening. He faces down and inserts his penis into the pot for gratification. . THE TEXT: The text in Shunga erotic Japanese books & prints is often an erotic dialogue describing the erotic action. Often these words are onomatopoetic mimicking the sounds of people in orgasm or making comments about making love or the pleasure and good feelings. The size and hardness of the penis or the flavor and the juices of the vagina and its supple feelings of euphoria when engaged in love-making. All wear 18thcentury period Kimono. . MODE AND FASHION OF THE MID-18TH CENTURY: The room furnishing and Kimono of the participants in this work all wear 18th century period Kimono with period decorations. The style of Kimono and room screens reflect this period. . BINDING AND MOUNTING: Binding: The book has probably been rebound sometime after the 1750's with a more recent thin brown decorated paper with a silver chrysanthemum and a Mon family crest with gold and black on both front and rear covers. Each cover has a distinctly different kind of illustration but of the same theme. The corners and edges are a bit worn some loss to the paper as usual for a work from this period. . Mounting: At an earlier time each page was expertly mounted on a stiff Washi hand-made Japanese paper into an accordion folded book. Each illustration is bordered with a rare and stunning crushed oyster-shell powder mixed with rice-glue and overlaid on the border paper. The stunning effect is a rare shimmering pearl-like color and hue with a remarkable effect. This rare and largely unknown effect has been used for print backgrounds by some of the later masters. . This was no ordinary mounting and appropriate for an exceptionally and most unusual RARE book ! . Contents: By and large the contents are clean solid with a two old worm holes for the first 6 of 7 pages. These are small and towards the edge and does not detract from the overall quality of the illustration. On page 7 there are a few center margin old minor worm holes. All of these have been restored when the prints were laid down on the thick Washi paper creating book format. The work is otherwise solid and firm. There are a few 'rubs' on the old Washi paper which was made from very soft Kozo fibers common to any item of this period on this on handmade papers of the period. . CONDITION OF THE WOODBLOCK PRINTS: . These are very early black and white woodcut prints. Each print has an excellent and vivid impression key blocks are black and superbly printed with strong images. The paper is old and has the patina of paper from that age the usual minor mild surface rubbing or thumbing in the lower corners which is common. . We tend to be overly critical of any flaws found on our books and believe it is better to overly describe rather than avoid such discussion any imperfections. Suffice to say by and large this is an excellent item in very nice condition something that any collector or museum would be proud to own. Please review photos posted to our website. . R A R I T Y OF SUBJECT: The placement of the genitals on the forehead gives one a lot of room to theorize on the meaning of such artistic expression. In our 50 years of experience in dealing Japanese woodblock printed books and painted original art this is the first and only example with such imaginative and symbolist expression. With the beginning of the work showing the Buddha and his two disciples lacking any genitals on their foreheads one can simply assume that in a Buddhist way they have given up carnal desire as represented by common people who's foreheads display genitals perhaps meaning that sex is on their minds or they simply view others as sexual objects eager to make love and engage in carnal thoughts and activities. Obviously seeing an erect penis on some man whiles others see what he thinks and feels is an insight to his innermost thoughts and desires. In all cases in this book the men all show an erect penis. The women are a bit more difficult to fathom. Their vaginas are simply visible on their foreheads and no fluids are visible or other evidence of their carnal desire or sexually excited stated. All of the men have public hair adjacent to their sex organs while all women are lacking any pubic hair completely. This is an erotic symbolism giving full view to women's genitals. . "BANNED" or "PROHIBITED" BOOKS: Shun Pon Haru Bon: In the case of this item it is very likely that it was printed in a much smaller discreet quantity than the 200 copies possible off the blocks. Due to the "banned" nature of such books there is no date publisher nor place cited. One is simply left to determine the date and artist by stylistic analysis. It is well-known that during the Tokugawa period 1603-1868 erotic prints and books were "BANNED" or "PROHIBITED" by decree of the Shogun. One of the influencing factors was that during this period some Shoguns were changing their views and being influenced by Christians who entered Japan during this period. The Shogun did not want foreigners and Jesuit missionaries to think that Japan was a crass and base nation. Naturally foreigners soon learned that prostitution was rampant and so this strange logic from the Shogun never had much affect on the Christians and surely not on the Japanese. . The Shogun enforced severe punishments for persons involved in drawing printing carving blocks and publishing erotic books and prints. With out the "Kiwame" or censor's approval seal all such items were "Banned" outright by the Shogun decree. . While these "Prohibited" books and prints were widely circulated in an "underground" society there are ample examples of famous artists taking on commissions to produce erotic books and prints fun or profit. The record and bibliography is loaded with these examples. "Banning" such erotic works simply meant that the number printed were limited to smaller numbers and distribution was done under the table discretely circulating such books privately among collectors. During these times it was not necessary for artists to sign their such artistic creations by-and-large the population had a very good idea who the artist was by being familiar with their style and other works it was simply a "public secret" who the artist was. Often the artist poked fun at the Shogun with political jokes and assumed names to confound any chance of being discovered by the authorities. . Over the centuries this knowledge decreased and is now the domain of the art historian or scholar to identify and determine the actual artist. Stylistic analysis remains the standard method for unsigned works. . THE ARTIST/SCHOOLS: While there are no signatures or seals indicating the artist's name or even his alternate Go studio name we believe this work is part of the "Primitives and First Century of Ukiyo-e School 1660-1765" period. See Lane below. The women's coiffeur is very similar to those found in this period as well as the drawing style technique and genre. It is this cataloger's opinion that this work was likely the creation of one of the Moronobu School masters. Perhaps done by Sukenobu Yoshikiyo Morishige Sugimura Moronobu Kiyonobu Masanobu or others from this period. We believe this work was likely done from around 1710-1750. It was also likely that it was done by one of the artists listed below. . LIKELY ARTIST ATTRIBUTION: . MORONOBU SUKENOBU SCHOOL: Nishikawa Sukenobu 1671 -August 20 1750 often called simply "Sukenobu" was a Japanese printmaker from Kyoto. He was unusual for a Ukiyo-e in being based in the imperial capital of Kyoto. He did prints of actors but gained note for his works concerning women. His Hyakunin Joro Shinasadame: Appreciating 100 Women in two volumes published in 1723 depicted women of all classes from the empress to prostitutes and received favorable results His Hyakunin Joro Shinasadame: Appreciating 100 women in two volumes published in 1723 depicted women of all classes from the empress to prostitutes and received favorable results Leading members of this school were: Nishikawa Sukenobu the founder; Nishikawa Suketada; Kawashima Nobukiyo; Nishikawa Terunobu; and Takagi Sadatake. . NISHIKAWA MORONOBU SCHOOL: Nishikawa Moronobu 1618-July 25 1694 was a Japanese painter and printmaker known for his advancement of the Ukiyo-e woodcut style starting in the 1670s. Leading members of the MORONOBU school were: Nishikawa Moronobu the founder; Hishikawa Morofusa; Hishikawa Moroyoshi; Hishikawa Moronaga; Hishikawa Moroshige; Hishikawa Morohira; and Tamazaki Ryujo. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . This title is NOT listed in any of the below resources: SHIBUI Kiyoshi. UKIYO-E NAISHI. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF JAPANESE EROTIC ILLUSTRATED WOODBLOCK PRINTED BOOKS. H. KERLEN. CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS. Richard Lane: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD THE JAPANESE PRINT; pages 28 40-60 show examples of the Ukiyo-e primitives 1660-1765 especially the Moronobu school pp.60-88 et al. . NOT LISTED IN: . KSM SHIBUI Kiyoshi: UKIYO-E NAISI. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF JAPANESE EROTIC ILLUSTRATED WOODBLOCK PRINTED BOOKS. Modern Reading: UKIYO-E NAISHI KERLEN H.: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS. Not in any other usual bibliographies on Japanese E-hon woodblock printed books. . See: WIKIPEDIA:. unknown books
1965Best.-Nr. 56747London: Dennis Dobson. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1965. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first British Edition/First Printing housed in a price-clipped Near Fine dust-jacket; The Weird Ones is a collection of short stories about people who are different from the norm. The stories are written in a way that is easy to read and understand and they are sure to entertain.; 8vo; 173 pages . Dennis Dobson hardcover books
1980Best.-Nr. 57899New York: Arbor House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877952647 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has little scuffing; The life of Herbert Gold an American artist and sculptor is vividly described in this book. Born in New York City in 1915 Gold attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and then the University of Chicago. A talented artist and sculptor Gold worked in a variety of mediums including painting sculpture and printmaking. He is best known for his sculptures of animal and human forms which are often humorous and satirical. Gold died in 2006.; 8vo; 213 pages . Arbor House hardcover books
1979Best.-Nr. 59746New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877952175 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing housed in a dust-jacket of the same value; The Slave Trade by Gold tells the story of the African Diaspora and the role that slavery played in it. Through the experiences of three individuals the book shows how slavery was not just a physical occurrence but also an economic and social one.; 8vo; 215 pages . Arbor House hardcover books
1981Best.-Nr. 55086New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877953325 . A first printing of the first edition in Fine condition and housed in a like dust-jacket; Gold's memoir of his family is poignant funny and at times heartbreaking. Spanning three generations and spanning continents the Golds are a unique and colorful bunch. From Gold's immigrant grandfather to his rebellious daughter the Golds are a family of storytellers. Gold tells their stories in a unique and humorous way as well as providing a glimpse into the struggles and joys of family life.; 8vo; 192 pages . Arbor House hardcover books
1987Best.-Nr. 46596New York: Doubleday. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0385141815 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine price-clipped dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and inscribed by President Bush to his bookplate affixed to half title page; A revealing self-portrait of former President George Bush written while he was still Vice President in which he shares his life story personal philosophy and aspirations; 8vo; 11 xii xiii-xvi 3-270 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover books
2009Best.-Nr. 46336New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine. 2009. Limited/Numbered Edition. Cloth. A flawless Limited Hardcover edition 480/850 which preceded publication of the novel in Very Fine condition in alike wraparound band. Pictorial cloth boards with a color print by J. D. King. SIGNED by Gold directly on the limitation page; The first chapter of Gold's Sunnyside a novel that recreates America in the days of Charlie Chaplin who author Junot Diaz called one of America's "most bewitching quixotic citizens" ; Color Print; 8vo; 45 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
1981Best.-Nr. 106634New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0877953325 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; In this enchanting story a family of goldfish live in a bowl on the kitchen table. Each day their mother moves them to a new spot in the bowl and they learn to explore their surroundings. As they grow older they realize that they can't live in the same spot forever and they must find new ways to connect with each other. This charming tale celebrates the power of family and the innate strength of connection.; 8vo; $5.00 . Arbor House hardcover books
1980Best.-Nr. 101347New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; A novel about a love story between a male and female artist in the early 1900s.He/She is a novel about a love story between a male and female artist in the early 1900s. The story follows the two as they navigate their way through life and love struggling against obstacles such as poverty prejudice and discrimination. Despite the challenges they remain determined to find happiness together.; 8vo; $6.00 . Arbor House hardcover books
1986Best.-Nr. 104063New York: Donald I. Fine. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; is a collection of stories about love. The stories are told from the perspectives of different lovers cohorts and friends.Twenty-seven stories about love told from the perspectives of different lovers cohorts and friends. Whether it's a passionate first love the thrill of a first sexual experience the tenderness of a long-term partnership or the heartbreak of a lost love these stories will remind you that love is the ultimate adventure.; 8vo; $7.00 . Donald I. Fine hardcover books
1988Best.-Nr. 106382New York: Donald I. Fine. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; This book is about a young man named Gold who is trying to figure out his life and what he wants to do with it. He dreams of different worlds and people and he learns a lot from his dreams.; 8vo; $7.00 . Donald I. Fine hardcover books
1986Best.-Nr. 104561New York: Donald F. Fine. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0917657632 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Gold's memoir of growing up in the segregated south during the 1950s is at once a poignant exploration of family and community and a searing indictment of the cruelty and racism that defined that era.; 8vo; 254 pages; $7.00 . Donald F. Fine hardcover books
1993Best.-Nr. 51530New York London Toronto Sydney Tokyo And Singapore: Prentice Hall. Very Good. c1993. Second Edition. Paperback. 0671850148 . A second edition in Very Good condition with minor wear and soiling to the board and page edges; The New York Public Library Desk Reference is a comprehensive guide to the resources of the Library with information on over 100000 books periodicals newspapers microfilms and other library materials. The Desk Reference is divided into eight sections: general information; collections; circulation statistics; library services; special collections and services; technical services; and online resources.; 8vo ; 930 pages . Prentice Hall paperback books
2001Best.-Nr. 26167London: Sceptre. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0340794976 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with edgewear to rear fold and round red sticker to rear. SIGNED and dated by author Glen David Gold directly on the title page; Author Glen David Gold's debut novel about Charles Carter a famed magician. At the dawn of the Jazz age as technology and the cinema challenge the allure of magic Carter's stunts become increasingly audacious. Until the night of his daring perfomance at the Curran Theatre where Carter goes toe to toe with the devil in the final act. Unfortunately for Carter the President Warren G. Harding dies two hours after the act and Carter finds himself pursued not only by a Secret Service agen but also by a host of others desperate for the terrible secret they believe Harding confided in him; 8vo; x 1-563 564 2 pages; Signed by Author . Sceptre hardcover books
2009Best.-Nr. 25446New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307270688 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to bottom edge and bumped upper front corner in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and soiling to rear panel. SIGNED and dated 20 May 2009 by author Glen David Gold directly on the title page with his characteristic Woof! Notation next to the Borzoi dog; A spellbinding novel about dreams ambition and the dawn of the modern age. On a winter day in 1916 silent picture actor Charles Chaplin is spotted in more than 800 places simultaneously. It is a delusion that forever binds the fortunes of three men: Leland Wheeler Hugo Black and Chaplin himself; 8vo; xii 4-559 560 4 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
2009Best.-Nr. 18983New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine. 2009. Advance Review Copy; First Printing. Softcover. 0307270688 . An attractive Advance Reader's edition of the first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition; A spellbinding novel about dreams ambition and the dawn of the modern age. On a winter day in 1916 silent picture actor Charles Chaplin is spotted in more than 800 places simultaneously. It is a delusion that forever binds the fortunes of three men: Leland Wheeler Hugo Black and Chaplin himself; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf paperback books
1994Best.-Nr. 30118New York: Putnam. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399138919 . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Ann Margret with Todd Gold's My Story is a beautifully written and poignant memoir about the author's life up to the time of the book's publication. Margret Ann a Holocaust survivor tells her story in an engaging and easily readable style. She describes her family her experiences during the Holocaust and her life after the war. Gold's memoir is a moving and insightful exploration of one woman's life.; 8vo; FSA . Putnam hardcover books
2001Best.-Nr. 16840New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786867345 . A handsome first US edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Signed by author Glen David Gold directly on the title page; Author Glen David Gold's debut novel about Charles Carter a famed magician. At the dawn of the Jazz age as technology and the cinema challenge the allure of magic Carter's stunts become increasingly audacious. Until the night of his daring perfomance at the Curran Theatre where Carter goes toe to toe with the devil in the final act. Unfortunately for Carter the President Warren G. Harding dies two hours after the act and Carter finds himself pursued not only by a Secret Service agen but also by a host of others desperate for the terrible secret they believe Harding confided in him; 8vo; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover books
1862Best.-Nr. 916131862. Poor. 20 cm x 25 cm single sheet folded to make 4 handwritten pages. Large patriotic color Illustration of a bald eagle with 2 U.S. flags occupies top third of first page of stationery. Two horizontal fold mark. Split halfway across on a fold on the last two pages. Pinkish color to much of the letter suggesting old damping. Ink quite faded and generally difficult to read. Many words are so indistinct that it was impossible for us to read them and some other words or phrases are just gone. Her letter is addressed to an otherwise unidentified cousin. Jones does not seem to show on standard lists of Civil War Nurses but the information in this letter suggests that she should. Here is our effort to transcribe this difficult-to-decipher letter: "Your letter of the 21st came to hand in due time but I had about made my mind that you was not going to write to me. I was glad to hear from you and hope that you will not fail to write again. I am well. Hoping you enjoy the same good blessing. We are situated on the same ground we occupied a part of last Fall and Winter. We have been here about four weeks. After spending the summer on the peninsula we are very glad to obtain old ground which seems almost like home. You want to know why I am in the hospital. It is not because I am sick but because others are sick and need care. I am what is termed nurse. My wages are $26.50 per month. The business is by no means delightful but I get along very well. We have got one fellow who is very sick I fear he will not recover. On the Peninsula my health became very poor but now I am well. I wish that I could hear that Grandmother is on the gain but fear I never shall. Tell hear I think of her nearly all of the time and and want to see but if I fail to see her I expect to see her in Heaven. I have wrote to your father. I presume he has received my last letter before now. I do not know that I can tell you anything about the war that would amount to anything more than you already know. As we are at present we are retired from the active field I am not as well posted as when we were aamid the turmoils of battle. I have not heard a battle sound since we came across the river. Apparently all seems quiet which seems good. top two lines at top of 4th page too indistinct to decipher My hospital service is every other day. Every other day and night. I have to work taking care of the sick of our regiment then I am idle twenty-four hours. . several lines gone or indistinct here and the I will have a chance to eat army rations wear army cloths and a few moremostly indistinct lines ." She ends the letter by requesting that her cousin write to her at Hospital 50th NY Engineer Regiment Washington D.C. Online information reports that the regiment composed mostly of men from New York and a small number from Pennsylvania lost by death 10 killed in action 7 from wounds received and 214 from disease and other causes. unknown books
1862Best.-Nr. 899701862. Near Fine. Interesting content in this Maine Infantry Civil War Letter of almost 4 full pages written in a clear hand from Beaufort South Carolina and dated Aug. 22 1862. 25 cm. Envelope not present. The writer probably a Lieutenant references colored negro troops from Connecticut and gives a long opinion on how the north should win the war with the resources at its disposal. He also mentions troop misconduct at a "Negro Meeting: "Last night one of my sergeants attended a "Negro Meeting: in company with a few men belonging to the 6th Connecticut Vols. and as they had been drinking whiskey rather freely they thought to show their smartness by breaking in doors and windows of the meeting house and by kicking up a row generally. The sergeant was arrested and will probably be tried by a Court Martial. If he is found guilty I hope he will be punished to the full extent of the law. The sergeant George J. Card is quite young and smart and I have tried to make a man of him but it is of no use -- it can't be done. unknown books
Best.-Nr. 87705Paperback. Good. Condition varies but all are sound. Rust stains from staples or proximity to staples on adjacent items. paperback books
1979Best.-Nr. 83006Moskva: Nauka 1979. Hardcover. Near Fine. 133p. Original black cloth. 26 cm. Minor wear. Facsimile reproduction of the unique scroll of a draft copy of the Arabic text of a waqf document dated 1299 from Bokhara and supplemented by an old Persian translation made before 1661. Brief 3 1/2 page English summary at end. Both documents were in the Central State Archive in Tashkent. Nauka hardcover books
