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1970ref. 158722London: Mediarts 1970. Revised Draft script for the 1971 British film. Copy belonging to an unknown crew member with their annotations in manuscript ink on seven leaves noting deletions. Based on the 1958 radio drama by Giles Cooper about a boarding school teacher who begins to suspect his predecessor of having been murdered by the students. OCLC locates no holdings. AMPAS shows one holding. Set in Cornwall and shot on location in Llandudno Wales and in Sonning Berkshire. Missing front wrapper with pink rear wrapper. Title page present dated May 1970 noted as REVISED with credits for playwright Giles Cooper and screenwriter Simon Raven. 151 leaves with last page of text numbered 132. Xerographic duplication rectos only with blue revision pages laid in throughout dated August 7 1970. Pages Poor wrapper Poor with moderate dampstaining affecting the last 60 leaves and rear wrapper bound with a silver prong. Mediarts unknown books
1972ref. 163717N.p.: N.p. 1972. Three vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1972 film candid images of actors Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd. Loosely based on Theodore Dreiser's 1925 novel "An American Tragedy" and on Bruce Jay Friedman's 1966 short story "A Change of Plan." A self-absorbed sporting goods salesman tires of his new bride on their honeymoon in Miami Beach instead deciding to throw himself at a perilously beautiful college student on vacation with her parents. Groundbreaking director Elaine May's second feature film following "A New Leaf" in 1971 and a classic of twentieth century comedy. Set in New York City and Florida shot on location in Minneapolis and Miami. 7 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1991ref. 155669New York: Random House 1991. First Edition. First Edition. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Fine in a Fine dust jacket. Random House unknown books
1811ref. 208194Harrisburg 1811. unbound. 13.5 x 16 inches partly printed Harrisburg August 3 1811. Document signed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania -- a military commission to Samuel Anderson appointing him Captain of the Light Infantry Company. Signed by Snyder in the upper left wide margin with a remnant of the wax seal. Natural folds; foxing and chipping. Good condition. unknown books
1705ref. 1377585Paris: Chez Florentin Delaulne 1705. Hardcover. Large Octavo 663 pages. In Good condition. Bound in dark brown leather bearing gilt lettering to maroon band to the spine. Boards have moderate plus wear exteriorly including rubbing wear chipping to the edges and cracking to the head spine edges. Gilt decorations and rules to the spine. Text block shows slightly age toned edges. Cracking to gutter at page three shaking binding and damp stains to the head edge. Marbled end papers. Blue circular stamp to the title page. Bookbinder's tape mend to gutter at title page. Moderate wear interiorly including few stains. Illustrated. Text in French. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area ND-HV Section. 1377585. FP New Rockville Stock. Chez Florentin Delaulne hardcover books
1800ref. 401811800. Oblong folio 225 x 296 mm. Sewn. i title 32 pp. Notated in black ink on 10-stave rastrum-ruled paper. With small oval handstamp of the Glasgow Society of Musicians to title and final page of music; "28" to upper center and "2" to upper outer corner in contemporary manuscript each in a different hand; "143" in contemporary manuscript to lower inner corner of title. Title and final page soiled with tears to blank lower margins; occasional minor stains. Telemaco nell'isola di Calipso to a libretto by Antonio Simone Sograffi was first performed on 16 January 1797 at Carnevale in Venice with participation of the celebrated castrato Girolamo Crescentini 1762-1846. Mayr a German composer teacher and writer on music "was a leading figure in the development of opera seria in the last decade of the 18th century and the first two decades of the 19th." Scott L. Balthazar in Grove Music Online Crescentini was a noted Italian soprano castrato and composer. "After his studies in Bologna under Lorenzo Gibelli he made his début in 1776 in Fano in female roles then in Pisa 1777 and Rome 1778-9. In 1781 he played for the first time the role of primo uomo in Treviso. He sang in Naples 1787-9 and in the most important Italian theatres in London 1785 and from 1798 to 1803 in Lisbon where he was also manager of the Teatro de S Carlos. He sang in the first performances of Catone in Utica by Paisiello 1789 Naples Amleto by Andreozzi 1792 Padua and Gli Orazi ed i Curiazi by Cimarosa 1796 Venice. In 1805 he was in Vienna and from 1806 to 1812 in Paris at Napoleon I's court as singing teacher to the royal family. When he returned to Italy he was appointed singing teacher at the Bologna Conservatory and from 1825 at the Real Collegio di Musica Naples. His style can be placed in the general return to patetico at the end of the 18th century and his ornamentation was never immoderate. Stendhal said that no composer could have written the infinitely small nuances that formed the perfection of Crescentini's singing in his aria 'Ombra adorata aspetta' inserted into Zingarelli's Giulietta e Romeo. Isabella Colbran was among his pupils. Besides his operatic arias he composed didactic and vocal chamber works which were famous throughout the 19th century. His vocalizzi were reprinted by Ricordi and Lucca up to the last decade of the century and were used extensively by singing teachers in conservatories throughout Italy. He was a member of the Accademia di S Cecilia Rome and the Accademia Filarmonica of Bologna." Nicola Lucarelli in Grove Music Online. unknown books
1951ref. 545336New York: IBM / Socieded Bolivariana 1951. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. Quarto. 40pp. Text in Spanish. Heavily illustrated from photographs. Stapled wrappers with modest toning and wear a bit of internal creasing very good or better. A remarkable document published to record and celebrate the moving of the statue of Simón Bolívar to the plaza where Sixth Avenue meets Central Park. Filled with information on the event as well as society photos including a two-page group portrait of a reception held at the Waldorf-Astoria. OCLC locates five copies Stanford New York Historical Society Texas West Point Biblioteca Nacional de Chile. IBM / (Socieded Bolivariana) unknown books
1960ref. 6123Buffalo NY: The William Simon Brewery 1960. Near fine. Full-color poster 20 x 15 inches on cardboard. Minimal wear. A wonderful full-color advertising poster for Simon Pure Beer targeting the African-American community with an African-American man at left pouring a can of beer into a glass with an African-American woman at right slicing a tomato while the couple both smiling make dinner in the kitchen. The William Simon Brewery produced some of the finest beer in upstate New York beginning in the late-19th century until the company closed in 1972. The company is described in an article from the 1987 Brewery Collectibles Club of America News Report as "one of the most successful and continuously operated Buffalo breweries. The William Simon Brewery unknown books
1939ref. 43653Paris: Desclée de Brouwer & cie 1939. First edition. Paper wrappers. A very good copy tears to spine ends lightly soiled wrappers. XV 522 pp. The coat of arms of Venezuela in colors on verso of half-title. Folio. Facsimile reproduction of the periodical Correo del Orinoco in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the National Academy of History including all 128 issues and which actually ran until March 23 1822. The Correo del Orinoco was an influential periodical not only in Venezuela but in all the Americas and Spain serving as a propaganda source for the revolutionary forces. Desclée, de Brouwer & cie unknown books
1845ref. 1355283Philadelphia: Ed. Barrington and Geo. D. Haswell 1845. Hardcover. Octavo viii 420 pp. Good; rebound in modern marbled paper and leather with embossed spine; binding tight; text block age-toned with some discoloration; large area of staining to first several page edges; foxing throughout. MF consignment. 1355283. Special Collections. Ed. Barrington and Geo. D. Haswell hardcover books
ref. 330923framed. very good. Hand-written letter in pencil lightly written from French writer and activist Simon de Beauvoir. Written to Professor Londa Schiebinger current Director Gendered Innovations in Science Health & Medicine Engineering and Environment Project at Stanford University thanking her for an invitation to an event in the US which "Unfortunately it is impossible for me to leave Paris in the month of March. Please believe in my regrets and in my best wishes. S de Beauvoir". Circa 1985. Please inquire for more information. Simone Lucie Ernestine Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir was a French existentialist philosopher writer social theorist and feminist activist. Though she did not consider herself a philosopher nor was she considered one at the time of her death she had a significant influence on both feminist existentialism and feminist theory. unknown books
1858ref. 22573Lemberg: David Zevi Schrenzel 1858. Hardcover. g. 8vo. 103 pages. Quarter leather over black paper covered boards tooled with a beautiful ornate floral pattern. Age wear on biding heavy age wear on spine bottom part of backstrip missing. Simon Duran's 1361-1444 commentary on 613 commandments based on Solomon ibn Gabirol's 1020-1057 azharot a genre of liturgical poetry read on the holiday of Shavuot first printed in Constantinople 1515. Blue endpaper pasted and free front and back. Small sticker of P. Feldheim Hebrew Bookstore one of the oldest Jewish publishing companies in America founded by Philip Feldheim in 1939 on inside of front board. Small stamp of previous owner on top of title page not affecting text. Signiture of previous owner on top corner of title page affecting image. Hinges starting. Pages 102-103 and back free endpaper detached. Pages 99-100 stuck together due to damp exposer. Beginning of book a list of the commandments. Text in Hebrew. Binding in fair interior in overall very good condition. One other copy found in worldcat. David Zevi Schrenzel hardcover books
2001ref. 287482001. ISBN-13: 9781584771166. ISBN-10: 158477116X. Greenleaf Simon. A Treatise on the Law of Evidence. Originally published: Boston: Little Brown and Company 1899. 3 Volumes. cxxxiv 994; xcvi 638; xliv 544 pp. Reprinted 2001 by The Lawbook Exchange Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584771166. ISBN-10: 158477116X. Hardcover. New. $350. Reprint of the sixteenth edition and last edition. The first volumes of this edition was edited by John H. Wigmore just prior to the publication of his magnum opus on this subject. Thus this edition represents the transition from Greenleaf on Evidence to Wigmore on Evidence. According to Marvin "Until the appearance of Professor Greenleaf's Treatise upon Evidence the Bar in the United States were wholly dependent upon English works for information in this department of the law." Marvin Legal Bibliography1847 347-348 citing earlier eds. unknown books
1973ref. 158655Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Vintage reference photograph of Jack Lemmon on the set of the 1975 film. Lemmon is seen here between takes in front of the Manhattan Savings Bank at Vanderbilt Avenue and 45th Street. The photograph is dated as 1973 in the Warner Brothers attribution on the bottom border although IMDB notes the production as taking place between August and October 1974. Based on screenwriter Neil Simon's 1971 Broadway play. In the midst of a recession a heat wave and a prolonged garbage strike a middle-aged couple must try to cope with each other after the husband is fired from his advertising job. Set in and shot on location in New York City. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown books
1767ref. 670181767. An Ideal Form of Government Linguet Simon Nicolas Henri 1736-1794. Theorie des Loix Civiles Ou Principes Fondamentaux de la Societe. "A Londres" i.e. Paris: S.n. 1767. Two volumes iv 496; iv 528 pp. 12mo. 6-1/2" x 3-3/4". Contemporary mottled calf red and green lettering pieces and gilt ornaments to spine edges rouged marbled endpapers ribbon markers. Light rubbing and a few tiny scuffs to boards somewhat heavier rubbing to spine and extremities corners bumped. Light toning to text slightly heavier in places light foxing to a few leaves in each volume tiny inkspot to title page of Volume II. An attractive set. $350. From the same year as the first edition with corrections. Linguet was a conservative lawyer and journalist who was executed during the Reign of Terror. Theorie des Loix Civiles perhaps the author's most important work went through several editions and issues the last in 1787. It outlines an ideal form of government and proposes reforms in taxation customs and the law. It also defends absolutism and attacks the politics of Montesquieu. Volume I contains extensive discussion of divorce and the position of women in society. Catalogue of the Goldsmiths' Library of Economic Literature 10377. unknown books
1975ref. 82543Bagnols-sur-Ceze: Guy Chambelland 1975. First Edition. No. 23 of 150 copies on pur fil de Lana signed by Simon and Rougemont of a total edition of 163 copies. Quarto; paper-covered boards with unbound text laid-in as issued; slipcase; 328pp; illus. A fine copy in the original board slipcase gently sunned at extremities else fine. Artist's book comprised of Simon's text set within color-printed abstract designs by Rougemont; serigraphically printed by Michel Caza. Text entirely in French. Guy Chambelland unknown books
1952ref. 250620np 1952. Illus. 287 1 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Cloth. Fine in almost fine green dj. Illus. 287 1 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Compiled by the United Kingdom Bartenders' Guild the oldest surviving Bartenders trade guild in the world. unknown books
1913ref. 1563London: Grant Richards Ltd 1913. Small octavo 19 x 13.5 cm. 202 pages. Advertisements. FIRST EDITION. A collection of early lectures given by André Simon the leader of the English wine trade for most of the first half of the 20th century and the "Grand Old Man of Literate Connoisseurship." He was both Officier de la Legion d'Honneur and holder of the Order of the British Empire. In publisher's gilt decorated light blue cloth. left side of the spine with two dark stains otherwise very good throughout. Boldly inscribed by Simon on the free front end paper "With the author's compliments to ________. Andre L. Simon 20-9-27." Grant Richards Ltd hardcover books
1685ref. 782761685. London 1685. Only English edition. London 1685. Only English edition. A Critical Examination of Tithes and Other Forms of Ecclesiastical Revenue Simon Richard 1638-1712. The History of the Original and Progress of Ecclesiastical Revenues. Wherein is Handled According to the Laws Both Ancient and Modern Whatsoever Concerns Matters Beneficial The Regale Investitures Nominations And Other Rights Attributed to Princes. Written in French by a Learned Priest. And Now Done into English. London: Printed for Henry Faithorne and John Kersey 1685. xvi 271 1 pp. Octavo 7" x 4-1/2"; 17.78 x 11.43 cm. Contemporary sheep blind rules and corner fleurons to boards rebacked in period style with blind fillets to spine blind tooling to board edges edges of text block rouged marbled pastedowns free endpapers clipped. Rubbing and some shallow scratches to boards light rubbing to extremities corners bumped and worn hinges cracked later armorial bookplate of John Percival Earl of Egmont 1736 to front pastedown shelfmarks in ink and pencil to front endleaf light edgewear to rear endleaf. Light toning to interior later faint ink owner stamp "Rev'd A.L. Green/ Library" and early ink annotation to title page light foxing to a few leaves. $350. Only English edition. This critical work was originally published in Frankfurt in 1684 as Histoire de l'Origine & Du Progres des Revenues Ecclesiastiques. This anonymous translation was clearly intended to criticize laws concerning tithes to support the Church of England. According to the preface "this work" is worth reading because it "plainly discovers what good Use the Ecclesiastics have made of the Pious Inclinations of the Laity to their own Advantage." The owner is very likely the pioneering Jewish preacher and bibliophile Aaron Levy Green 1821-1883 of London. Green was "eminent as minister of the Central Synagogue London" The Jewish Encyclopedia 1907 III: 388. Much of his impressive library went to the London School of Jewish Studies Karen Attar A Directory of Rare Book and Special Collections in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland 2016 p. 204. English Short-Title Catalogue R19448. unknown books
1983ref. 257711London: J.M Dent 1983. First edition. Profusely illustrated with 130 duotone illustrations from photos taken at private country homes. 1 vols. 4to. In publisher's deluxe binding of three quarter brown morocco and linen Cockerell endpapers t.e.g. by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with the original dust jacket bound in. Prospectus laid in. Beautfully produced and illustrated social history of "the distinct hunting community" which continues to persist. First edition. Profusely illustrated with 130 duotone illustrations from photos taken at private country homes. 1 vols. 4to. Biscotti Six Centuries of Foxhunting p. 51 not noting this issue J.M Dent unknown books
1855ref. 29528Harrisburg 1855. 48pp. Stitched in original printed blue title wrappers spine-chipped. Two stab holes in blank left margin. Light scattered foxing old vertical fold Very Good. This document says Howes was reprinted "to discredit" Cameron a Pennsylvania kingmaking politician who stuffed his pockets with the spoils of a panoply of public offices. In 1838 President Van Buren made him an Indian Commissioner in charge of settling the Winnebago Indian land claims. The appointment ended in scandal when he used his own bank's notes as part of the adjustment. He became derisively known as "The Great Winnebago Chief." The front wrapper quoting from the St. Louis Reporter calls Cameron's activities "infamous speculation." Bibliographers-- recording only a 38-page pamphlet under this title-- conclude that this pamphlet was printed in 1839. That seems unlikely. Original House Document 229 was printed during the 25th Congress in 1839. This reprint was published to thwart Cameron's designs on a U.S. Senate seat and was probably printed in 1855: he was running for the Senate that year and a related pamphlet entitled a Rejoinder to the Defence Published by Simon Cameron also issued in 1855. Each of them exposes Cameron's shady business dealings during his term as Indian Commissioner. "Plot of Simon Cameron and fellow rascals to defraud these Indians of half a million dollars frustrated by a young army officer E.A. Hitchcock" Howes. OCLC's seven locateions as of June 2026 are all collated at 38 pages with an 1839 publication date. Field 1686 and Howes W569 38pp. unknown books
1907ref. 17004Paris: Armand Colin 1907. Armand Colin unknown books
1972ref. 85257New York: Atheneum 1972. First American Edition. Octavo 21cm; blue cloth-covered boards with titling stamped in gilt on spine; red topstain; dustjacket; 67-3191pp. Signed by author with 2009 date on title page. Lightly faded topstain with trace shelf-wear else Near Fine. Dustwrapper designed by Stanley Chapman unclipped priced $6.95 tanned with peeling to upper rear corner light folds to flaps and creases and tiny tears to spine ends and extremities; Very Good. First published in France as Le Livre des Fuites 1969 Clēzio's novel focuses on Young Man Hogan and his adventures through danger. 85257. Atheneum unknown books
1930ref. 2220Limited to only 260 numbered copies and printed at the Socino Press. Small neat private bookplate on front pastedown. Spine of book is faded slipcase is cracked along the bottom edge else a near fine copy. The English translation of Fournier's classic book on typography and typefounding. London: The Fleuron Books 1930; small 8vo. cloth slipcase; xxxix v 323 pages with 16 double page plates. Book # 2220 The Fleuron Books books
1951ref. 55760London & Bournemouth: The Soncino Press 1951. Second edition. Hardcover. very good to near fine. Octavo 8-3/4" x 5-3/4". 10 volumes. Original blue buckram with gilt publisher's device on cover and gilt lettering on spines. Gilt top edges. Collection of classical Rabbinic literature and commentary organized around the layout of the bible. The Midrash can be considered the essence of Judaism a minute examination and interpretation of the bible. It includes history legend allegory scientific observations rabbinic homilies and folklore moral and practical advice in various spheres and non-legalistic exegetical texts. Light wear and very llight sunning along edges and spines. The Soncino Press hardcover books
