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1646réf. D6064Paris: de l'imprimerie de Louys Sevestre et chez Pierre Daret graveur ordinaire du Roy 1646. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Modern morocco gilt-stamped lettering in black and green leather spine labels; folio; two parts in one volume. Lacking the main title-p. and engraved plates introducing part 1 but otherwise complete with full-page engraved frontis. pp. 24 illustrated text poem author portrait then 103 large plates engraved on coppy by Pierre Daret accompanied by text comprising the substance of the work. Light stains and marginal browning to first 20 or so pages otherwise text is in excellent condition with nice bright plates and ornate chapter headings and illuminated initials. Incomplete and sold as is. de l'imprimerie de Louys Sevestre (et) chez Pierre Daret graveur ordinaire du Roy hardcover books
1912réf. 292504Richmond: Clarence E. Weaver; W. C. Hill Print. Co 1912. Original Wrappers. Good binding. Issued in the Spring of 1912 this tourist guidebook has photographic illustrations throughout accompanied with explanatory text. 48 pp. plus 2 ads. Rebound in burgundy cloth with the printed wrappers bound in. Illustrations throughout. Because of the protection of the later binding the wrappers are quite bright.~With the bookplate of Claude Monteiro of Richmond descendant of Confederate surgeon Aristides Monteiro.~~This guidebook is local item for us. Having said that this is but the second copy we have had. Uncommon with but a single copy found on OCLC. Good binding. Clarence E. Weaver; W. C. Hill Print. Co unknown books
1925réf. 34365Bale: Heufeld & Henius 1925. Limited. hardcover. very good. Illustrated with 48 handsomely printed color plates mounted on heavy art paper protected with numbered tissue guards. No text other than title and list of plates. Slim folio original 1/2 blue calf over patterned boards with ornate gilt-decorated spine. Bale: Heufeld & Henius no date circa 1925. A very good copy of this unusual book. One of 260 numbered copies. Heufeld & Henius unknown books
1959réf. 126433Salem: Peabody 1959. paperback. very good. 196 black & white illustrations. 61 pages of text. Slim 8vo blue printed wrappers; a bit edgeworn. Salem MA: The Peabody Museum 1959. A very goodcopy. Exhibition catalogue commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the launching of the frigate Essex and the founding of the East India Marine Society 1799. Peabody unknown books
1995réf. 45430Ware UK: Wordsworth Editions 1995. First English edition. 4to pp. not numbered. Paper wraps. Forty color prints which are readily detachable for framing. A nice copy. Wordsworth Editions unknown books
1984réf. 298176Maple Shade NJ: The Pickering Press 1984. Soft Cover. Near Fine binding. Large 8vo.; in blue paper-covered flexible boards with a decorative paper label to the upper board; 18 pages with a wood-engraved portrait as frontispiece and example of Pickering’s work tipped in and numerous illustrations in blue and black; there is minor fade to the spine. Near Fine binding. The Pickering Press unknown books
1984réf. 297104Marlborough Wilts: Paulinus Press 1984. Limited Edition. Near Fine binding. Small quarto; in morocco-backed vellum with spine lettered in gilt; housed in slipcase with portfolio in the slipcase containing a set of nineteen wood engravings by Simon Brett printed on japon and signed by the artist; the morocco spine is a bit sunned; this edition with the portfolio is limited to 25 copies; of the engravings in the portfolio this is number 18 of xxv; signed on the colophon by Michael Justin Davis and Simon Brett. Near Fine binding. Paulinus Press unknown books
1984réf. 297106Marlborough Wilts England: Paulinus Press 1984. Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Fine binding. Large 8vo.; in the publisher’s pink silk bonding with a cream label to the spine lettered in gilt with slipcase; 55 pages with illustrations and a set of proofs; signed by the author Walter Shewring; the engraver Simon Brett the engraver; Christopher Skelton the printer; and Clare Skelton the binder.~~This edition limited to twenty-five special copies printed on Zerkall mould-made paper with additional pages bearing impressions of the engravings printed direct from the wood blocks; in the rear of the book is a loose set of proofs of the engravings on japon printed and signed by the artist.~~This special edition is signed by the author the engraver the printer and the binder “in recognition of its being the last book produced at Skelton’s Press under Christopher Skelton’s ownership”. Fine binding. Paulinus Press unknown books
1934réf. 6048381934. "Eric Gill" in black fountain pen ink Jerusalem June 13 1934. 8" x 10". 1 page recto only. Very good. To Mr. Sutcliffe: In full: "Many thanks for your letter of June 4. I shall be back home in July & will come and see you about the matter as soon as possible. . ." Probably the London book binder George Sutcliffe. unknown books
1930réf. 20691New York: Coward-McCann Inc 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. Cloth spine. Paper pastedown on boards. Very Good. John Held Jr. A Prohibition Era paean to the bibulous lifestyle with many apercus and interspersed among these short pieces over 60 cocktail recipes and of course the inimitable woodcuts of John Held who made something of a specialty as an illustrator of cocktail literature. With a short inscription by compiler editor writer Hunt who was Librarian at Yale and who also had been a publishing executive. 8vo. 22.5 by 17 cm. xiv 2 95 1 pp. The short inscription was to a woman living on Christopher Street back when it was the backdrop for "My Sister Eileen". Cover stained. Hinge somewhat loose. Leaves fairly heavily age toned but generally clean otherwise. Coward-McCann, Inc hardcover books
1976réf. 36978Paris: A Parole Donnee 1976. Fine. Paris: A Parole Donnée 1976. First Edition Limited to 60 copies of which this is no. 34. Small square quarto 16.5cm; contents loose as issued in original printed dust jacket housed in scarlet cloth chemise and slipcase; 16pp.; two color engravings with tissue guards both engravings signed with limitation by the artist in pencil along bottom edge. A Fine example additionally signed by the artist and poet on colophon in rear. French artist's book of poems issued as the first volume in the "A Parole Donnée" series. We find no copies in the trade or OCLC as of October 2025. A Parole Donnee unknown books
1977réf. 36980Paris: A Parole Donnee 1977. Fine/Fine. Paris: "A Parole Donnée" 1977. First Edition Limited to 10 copies including original engraving printed on both Arches and Japon papers of which this is no. 1. Small square quarto 16.5cm; loose as issued in original pale grey printed dust jacket housed in original emerald green cloth chemise and slipcase; 16pp.; two color engravings signed with limitation by the artist. A Fine example. Additionally signed by the poet Bohbot on colophon in rear. Issued as the third volume in the poet's "A Parole Donnée" series. The plates were signed by Bryen shortly before his death in May of 1977. The book was released posthumously in September. No copies in OCLC as of October 2025. A Parole Donnee unknown books
1976réf. 36979Paris: A Parole Donnee 1976. Fine. Paris: "A Parole Donnée" 1976. First Edition Limited to 72 copies of which this is no. 9 of 12 hors commerce copies. Small square quarto 16.5cm; loose as issued in grey printed dust jacket housed in bright blue cloth chemise and slipcase; 16pp.; two leaves of color engravings signed with limitation in pencil by the Japanese printmaker Shoichi Hasegawa. A Fine example additionally signed by the poet and artist on colophon in rear. Issued as the second volume in the poet's A Parole Donnée series. No copies located in OCLC as of October 2025. A Parole Donnee unknown books
1916réf. 898711916. Seitei KachÅ çœäºèб鳥 Prints Bird and Flower Watanabe Seitei 渡辺çœäº also ShÅtei artist Tokyo: Okura Shoten Okura Yasugoro Taisho 5 1916 Brown cloth clasped portfolio 28.2 x 38 cm. A complete collection of the 22 color prints the preface and table of contents page 24 sheets in all with a colophon label on the inside of the rear cover. A wonderful production in color woodblock of the work of the important artist Watanabe Seitei 渡辺çœäº 1851-1918. Okura Shoten was also the publisher of Seitei's other two books the 3 volume Seitei KachÅ Gafu çœäºèŠ±é³¥ç”»èœ of 1890-1 and the KachÅ Gafu 花鳥画譜 of 1903 but this portfolio is by far the rarest of all his works. Prints from the series are seldom seen and much prized complete sets like this one are vanishingly rare. After studying under Kikuchi YÅsai èŠæ± 容斎 1788-1878 also known as Kikuchi Takeyasu and Kawahara RyÅhei and established artist Shibata Zeshin 柴田是真 1807-1891 in his youth he traveled to Europe in 1878. One of the early practitioners of the Nihonga 日本画 style of Western-influenced traditional painting he is primarily known for his work with bird and flower subjects which he revolutionized with his delicate and playful ability to capture the reality of color plumage and other details. Overall the condition of the covers is quite good and the prints are well printed. The heavy paper on which the prints are mounted are a bit toned but the prints themselves are quite good and clean with wonderful colors and impressions. A cornerstone of any Japanese bird and flower collection. Enclosed in a custom clasped cloth box. unknown books
1970réf. 898071970. Creative Prints SHINOHARA Cao artist. HISHÔ NO SHINTAN. Shôwa 45 1970 A small 7.5 x 7.5 cm western style square book bound in white leather. Illustrated through in tiny engravings some colored signed by Shinohara numbered 83 of 100 copies. In a lovely little leather slipcase and wraparond paper like new. A very unusual work from the heyday of Japanese artist books after the War. unknown books
réf. 89806CREATIVE PRINTS WATARAI Jun'suke artist. KOROPOKKURU NO SHI. a little 9.8 x 7.4 cm leather wraparound box gold embossed with 13 copperengravings inside illustrating a text of POEMS OF THE LITTLE PEOPLE the little people being humanculi of Ainu legend who "take their ease under the trees" of the great northern forests. Though undated this copy is #9 of 50 copies and was produced by Sawamura Gallery probably in the 1970s. In perfect condition throughout with the original wraparounds the text pamphlet and the outer shipping box as well. unknown books
1859réf. 833001859. PRINTS - BOSTON SOUTH BOSTON 1859 HANDCOLORED LITHOGRAPH BY JOSEPH FOXCROFT COLE. Boston: J. F. A. Cole ca. 1859. Image matted to 22 x 29 1/2 inches. Three spots of browning to the sky area faint arc of foxing a few more to the scenes below the main image. Main image features a main intersection of roads one signposted "G Street Ward 12". Great perspective. Very good overall. Below the title is printed: "To the citizens of South Boston this picture is most respectfully dedicated by the Artist. unknown books
1971réf. CNBR474San Francisco: Privately Printed by A.R. Tommasini 1971. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. One of 900 copies twenty-fourmo size 43 pp. One of A.R. "Tommy" Tommasini's charming Christmas keepsakes with the holiday presentation card laid in. ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in grey decorated paper over boards patterened endpapers with fourteen wood engravings in red and green; twenty-fourmo size 5 1/4" by 3 1/2" pagination: i-vi 1-34 3. Loosely laid in is the holiday presentation card. In a clear acetate wrapper. ___CONDITION: Fine with clean boards straight corners without rubbing a strong square text block with solid hinges the interior is clean and bright and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean crisp and as new. Holiday presentation card also fine clean and without wear. Acetate wrapper near fine without tears or edgewear with a modicum of light marks. ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Privately Printed by A.R. Tommasini hardcover books
réf. 68433Limited Edition. Very Good. Slim quarto 28 cm Thirty loose woodcut plates on age-toned paper measuring 18.5 cm wide by 27 cm tall. No text or publication information present only the plates. Housed in a folder of 1/4 brown cloth with tan paper over boards and a gilt stamped title on the front board. The folder is toned and lightly rubbed at the edges. The first plate is signed by Molnár in pencil and numbered # 20 in an edition of only 36. The painter and graphic artist Pál Molnár-C. 1894-1981 born in Battonya Hungary lived and worked in a villa located in Ménesi Street on the hillside of Gellért Hill Budapest for 50 years. He held the surrealist style close to his heart throughout his life and he was also heavily inspired by the Symbolist works of Ferdinand Hodler. His illustrations of Shakespeare's Corialanus and Rostrand's Cyrano de Bergerac earned him gold medals at salons in Paris Milan and Warsaw. After his death his younger daughter Dr. Éva Csillag Pálné set up a family-owned private museum in 1984. “As a matter of fact all art is more or less surreal. The reality of everyday life differs from the reality of art which stands above reality.” - Pál Molnár-C. unknown books
1923réf. 1401458Soho: The Nonesuch Press 1923. Limited reprint edition #260 of 725. Hardcover. Tall narrow thin octavo 52 pages. In Very Good condition. In gold hardcovers with white spine and gilt text. Moderate shelf wear to boards. Rubbing wear and light bumping along edges. Text block is lightly age toned throughout with untrimmed edges. Shelved in Case #0. 1401458. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. The Nonesuch Press hardcover books
1805réf. 1317131London; Edinburgh: William Miller; The Letter Press by James Ballantyne 1805. Hardcover. Quarto iii 197 pages; VG; bound in period blind and gilt calf newly rebacked with brown leather paneled spine with a black label and gilt lettering; marbled text block and endpapers; mild rubbing and wear to boards; bookplate of the Countess of Beauchamp on the ffep; ownership stamp on sfep; with 4 engraved plates and an engraved headpiece vignette; wide margins. Shelved Room A Oversize. The History of Rasselas Prince of Abissinia originally titled The Prince of Abissinia: A Tale though often abbreviated to Rasselas is an apologue about happiness by Samuel Johnson. Early readers considered Rasselas to be a work of philosophical and practical importance and critics often remark on the difficulty of classifying it as a novel.1 Johnson was a staunch opponent of slavery revered by abolitionists and Rasselas became a name adopted by emancipated slaves. wikipedia. 1317131. Special Collections. William Miller; The Letter Press by James Ballantyne hardcover books
1976réf. 27048Madison WI: Wisconsin House 1976. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Oblong quarto. XI 1 186 2pp. Original illustrated dust-jacket over cloth with black lettering on front cover and spine. Illustrated title-page. Fascinating work bringing together for the first time the work of three well-known regional writers August Derleth Jesse Stuart and Robert E. Gard and the wood engravings of Frank Utpatel. Minor rubbing along edges of dust-jacket. Dust-jacket in overall good binding and interior in very good condition. Wisconsin House hardcover books
1968réf. 45138San Francisco CA: Kayak Press distributed by City Lights 1968. First edition. Paperback. Near fine. 68 pp. Stapled wrappers. 1 of 800 copies printed. Inscribed in the year of publication "To Don Allen from Lennart Bruce with best wishes Christmas - 68 Kayak Press (distributed by City Lights) paperback books
1991réf. 1395776The Folio Society 1991. Hardcover. 32mo unpaged. In Very Good condition in very good slipcase. Slipcase is gold without print. Spine is purple with gold print. Boards in purple moire silk. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece and plates drawings. NOTE: Shelved in Net Desk work area. 1395776. FP New Rockville Stock. The Folio Society hardcover books
1976réf. 329622Clackamas & Santa Cruz: Seizure & Kayak Books 1976. Paperback. 68p. poems illustrations very good small press paperback first edition in yellow pictorial wraps. Seizure & Kayak Books paperback books