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1931ref. 5466London. Walter Perry and Co. Ltd. 1931. Gilt titled crimson cloth. 4to. Edition for 1931. Profusely illustrated with photographs drawings and period advertisements. An absolute treasure depicting the grand and elegant days of travel. A complete guide to Hotels and boarding houses in Great Britain Europe Australia New Zealand South Africa Canada and the USA. Charming period advertising allows one to travel back to the heady romantic days of Somerset Maugham and the Orient Express. Indexed and tabbed this is a true gem of nostalgia. A Very Good copy Walter Perry and Co. Ltd. hardcover books
1546ref. 98951546 basane mouchetée, dos à n., tr. r. (reliure XVIIIe). in-8, 430pp., (8ff.) marque le Griffon ailé de Gryphe au V° du dernier f. Lyon Seb. Gryphe 1546,
1916ref. BURG0166Bln., Wasmuth 1909-1916. Fol., 102 Texts. mit 430 Abb., Rissen u. Zeichn., 150 lose Taf., OHLn.-Mappen mit Verschlussbändern, berieb., leicht bestoß., RüKanten von Mappe I zerschlissen und tlw. aufgeriss., Titellagen zumeist etw. braunfl., sonst in sehr gutem Zustand. Mappe I und II: Oberitalien; Mappe III: Mittelitalien.
334 pages including index. "The thrust of this challenging book is that America is the first society to move beyond the industrial age into the new "technetronic" era, and that this transition affects directly both our international and our domestic problems. Part 1 describes the impact of the scientific revolution on world affairs in general and on the Third World in particular, and exposes the ambiguous position of its principal disseminators, the US. Part 2 examines how this has effected the content, style, and format of man's political outlook on his global reality. Part 3 assesses the contemporary relevance of communism to the problems of modernity. Part 4 focuses upon the US, a society that is both a social pioneer and a guinea pig for mankind, and examines the crisis of American institutions and values during the current transition - as well as the challenge posed by the New Left. Part 5 outlines in broad terms the general direction the US might take in order to make an effective response to its foreign and domestic dilemmas." - from dust jacket (not included). "This is one of the most original books on political and social thought to appear in recent years. The author projects the impact of technology and electronics on the political and social values of the United States, the Soviet Union and other 'post-industrial' states. As a study of global society in transition, this seminal work is bound to elicit major controversy and will be difficult to ignore." - Foreign Affairs. Bit of soiling to fore-edge else clean and unmarked with light wear. Light wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy. Book
1978ref. 61465Illustrations de Jean Gradassi "Le Miniaturiste", un des 350 exemplaires numérotés de 351 à 700 (n° 520) enrichis d'une illustrations originale en couleurs et d'une suite en gris de payne des illustrations hors texte, 3 vol. in-4 reliure éditeur plein chagrin grenat estampé à froid et richement orné sous étuis bordés, tête dorée, Achevé d'Imprimer sur les Presses de de la Société Le Chant des Sphères sous la direction de Joseph Pardo, Editions Arts et Couleurs, Editions Sefer JP, Monte Carlo, 1978 - 1979
Illustrations de Jean Gradassi "Le Miniaturiste", un des 350 exemplaires numérotés de 351 à 700 (n° 520) enrichis d'une illustrations originale en couleurs et d'une suite en gris de payne des illustrations hors texte, 3 vol. in-4 reliure éditeur plein chagrin grenat estampé à froid et richement orné sous étuis bordés, tête dorée, Achevé d'Imprimer sur les Presses de de la Société Le Chant des Sphères sous la direction de Joseph Pardo, Editions Arts et Couleurs, Editions Sefer JP, Monte Carlo, 1978 - 1979 Bel exemplaire du tirage à 350 exemplaires enrichi d'une planche originale en couleurs (en l'espèce il s'agit de la planche "Le Grand Ferré") et de la suite en gris. Le célèbre miniaturiste Jean Gradassi illustre ici le chef-d'oeuvre de l'archiviste et historien Siméon Luce (1833-1892) qui rassemble sous ce titre des études très diverses sur la période, dont nous donnons quelques exemples : "La mort de Charles V" ; "Perrette de La Rivière, dame de la Roche-Guyon" ; "Louis d'Estouteville et la défense du Mont-Saint-Michel" ; "Jeanne Paynel à Chantilly", etc. etc... Louis Gautier put écrire de l'historien : "personne n'a mieux connu cette désastreuse époque, personne ne l'a mieux jugée. On peut dire qu'il fréquentait personellement tous les acteurs de ce grand drame, et qu'il était jour par jour au courant de leurs moindres affaires". Bel exemplaire (petit mouchetage sur le plat d'un étui, parfait état par ailleurs). Français
Sixteen colour prints of Vietnamese children's art circa 1968 through 1970. Prints measure approximately 10.25" by 7.25" with actual picture size of approximately 8.5" by 6.25". All text in Vietnamese. Verso of each print bears print number (1 through 16), plus what appears to be title, artist's name, date, and age of artist. Print one shows a seated Ho Chi Minh surrounded by adoring children. Print five shows children gathering vegetation to assist soldiers in the camouflaging of a large truck-mounted rocket. Print 16 shows a soldier teaching children how to use a rifle. Prints are stored in a well-worn but still attractive colour-illustrated protective cover. Bottom of cover reads "Nha xuat ban my thuat - am nhac." Prints in nice shape with no markings. Includes yellowed business card of a Japan-based Canadian academic. A lovely, fascinating and unique set. Book
1945ref. 2691Paris, Union Latine d’Edition, 1945 ; in-folio, sous emboîtage cartonné et papier marbré ; plein-vélin, dos lisse, titre doré, décor à froid sur le premier plat en forme de croix, sur laquelle est placée une épée dorée, toutes tranches dorées; (5) ff. (3 bl., faux-titre, titre), XXXI pp. (préface, avant-propos), 198 pp., (11) ff. (table, justification, cinq études d’Yves Brayer pour l’illustration, 3 bl.) ; 16 gouaches hors-texte.
1747ref. 24713Paris Hyppolythe-Louis Guérin et Jacob Guérin 1747 In-folio Demi veau restauré, plats en vélin à l'imitation d'un papier, XIII-108 pp sur papier fort, Les planches représentant ce curieux alphabet ancien sont gravées in et hors-Texte - Manque de dorure aux endroits restaurés et garde refaites en papier ancien.
2012ref. CBS-9781849730518Sp Rsc Publishing 2012. New. Sp Rsc Publishing unknown
1914ref. 28380George H. Doran New York 1914. HARDBACK NODUSTJACKET VG/VG- NOJACKET 1914 on copyright pg First Printing First Edition without "Printed in" on copyright page. First state with copyright date and publishers name only on copyright page. in brown paper boards and with blank leaves Before Title pg BROWN CLOTH LITE Wear WITH LABEL ON FRONT CVR & SPINE & Embossed Design on front CVR Medium brown paper covered boards with title and author paper labels on front board and spine. Gold Gilt rubbed of at top Outer pgs FOX to Labels & lite chips to spiner Cvr Ends Slim 8vo 75 pgs JOYCE KILMER' HE WAS THE LEADING AMERICAN POET OF HIS GENERATION AND PAST AWAY TO EARLY IN LIFE First state with copyright date and publishers name only on copyright page. death of joyce kilmer in France Aug. 1918 age 31 graduate Columbia University Kilmer was killed in action during World War I and was posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. George H. Doran, New York, hardcover
1724ref. DZN-1055Paris au palais chez Denis Mouchet 1724, 3 volumes in-12, (1)-(36)-196 pages+(2)de la page 197 à la page 510-9 pages+ (1) de la page 511 à la page 757-(3). Basane brune époque, dos à nerfs ornés,tranches rouges; coiffes,coins et coupes usés, papier jauni. Bon état général.(XXXIX)-(600 gr)
1886ref. 016227Paris Alphonse Lemerre 1886 In-16 Broché Dédicacé par l'auteur
1761ref. 99411761 veau marbré, dos à n. (mors à restaurer) in-folio, titre, XXII-558pp., cLxxxiijpp., 2 cartes, 3 fleurons et 3 vignettes par Eisen et Gravelot ; (mq. le f. OO2 p. 291-292), Paris De l'Imprimerie Royale 1761,
1908ref. C2950Calais, Imprimerie Peumery, 1908 ; in-8, XIV-319 + 336 pp., reliures demi-chagrin brun, dos orné à nerfs. Très bon état.
Calais, Imprimerie Peumery, 1908; in-8, XIV pp. + 319 pp. + 336 pp., reliures demi-chagrin brun, dos orné à nerfs. Très bon état.
1854ref. 8696Paris Le Normant & Garnier 1854 12 volumes petit in-8 deVIII-420, 430, 418, 434, 432, 439, 415, 418, 448, 448, 446, 465 pp., demi chagrin vert, dos à nerfs ornés, rousseurs.
ref. 3410paris picard 1901-1906 - 6 volumes In8 demi chagrin noir dos à 5 nerfs 2 pièces de titre - 286/322/244/354/CLXXXVII-196/218 pages.
ref. 7727Paris, Lacroix, Verboeckhoven et Cie, 1870 - 1872 ; trois tomes in-8, brochés ; (4), 418 ; (4), 419 ; (4), 491 pp., couvertures jaunes imprimées.
Published in the late 1970s, this magnificently illustrated set brings to life the richness of our real Canadian past, in all its colour and vitality. "There are no fictional embellishments. Some of Canada's best authors have used sensitivity, imagination, and true literary skill to tell Canada's story as it really was. These are not academic textbooks, but a fascinating and accurate 'social history' that should appeal to everyone." - Professor J. Michael Bliss, University of Toronto. "Delivers a totally new and essential look at ourselves, with a broad down-to-realities approach." - Peter C. Newman. Includes the following volumes: The First Canadians, The Colonial Dream 1497-1760, Redcoats and Loyalists 1760-1815, Days of the Rebels 1815-1840, Pioneer Days 1840-1860, Dawn of the Nation 1860-1870, The Age of Innocence 1870-1880, Canada Moves Westward 1880-1890, The Naughty Nineties 1890-1900, Into the 20th Century 1900-1910, The Years of Agony 1910-1920, The Crazy Twenties 1920-1930, The Hungry Thirties 1930-1940, A Time of Heroes 1940-1950, The Booming Fifites 1950-1960, The Years of Progress 1960-1970. Moderate to average wear. Unmarked with the exception of the last volume which bears a few library markings. Binding of the 1930-1940 volume is taped at title page. Binding of the 1900-1910 volume is weak at title page. A quality copy of this magnificent set. Book
1866ref. 69620Texte restitué par M. l'Abbé Delaunay, Curé de St Etienne du Mont, Honoré du Suffrage de N.S. Père le Pape Pie IX, 2 vol. in-4 reliure postérieure demi-chagrin à coins rouge, dos à 5 nerfs dorés orné, mors dorés et estampés à froid, L. Curmer, 1866 - 1867, Tome I : 12 ff., 214 pp. et 4 ff. n. ch. avec portrait du Pape Pie IX et 53 chromolithographies hors texte ; Tome II : Liste des souscripteurs, la préface, la biographie de Jehan Foucquet, description de ses oeuvres, celle des miniatures reproduites dans le premier tome, une notice sur ses oeuvres présumées, l'opinion de la presse sur l'ouvrage, une description des ornements accompagnant le texte et 4 tables, avec 1 figure dessiné par Fossey gravée par Colin tirée sur chine, 5 chromolithographies hors texte et 17 titre en chromo, portrait de femme par Pauquet sur Chine rapporté dans le texte à la fin de la préface
1 vol. fort in-8 carré reliure demi-veau brun, dos à 5 nerfs richement orné, G. Gounouilhou, Bordeaux, Paris, 1891, X-457 pp. avec pl. dont une dépliantes et G. Gounouilhou, Bordeaux, J. Rouam, Paris, 1893, 231 pp. Très bel exemplaire réunissant les deux ouvrages consacrés par le professeur Emile Labroue au Périgord Blanc et à Bergerac. L'auteur précise dans la préface à cette seconde édition de "Bergerac sous les Anglais" : "Notre éditeur bordelais, M. G. Gounouilhou, qui ne néglige aucune occasion de mettre en lumière tout ce qui intéresse l'histoire de Bergerac, sa ville natale, a pensé qu'il convenait de présenter au public, sous un même format, nos deux études d'histoire provinciale, "Bergerac sous les Anglais" et "Le Livre de Vie", et de faire ainsi, en deux volumes in-4, comme une "Histoire de Bergerac au XIVe siècle". C'est avec plaisir que nous avons répondu à son invitation, et nous publions aujourd'hui une seconde édition de "Bergerac sous les Anglais". Français
Concinnata & Historica narratione (sed brevi) illustrata Opera ac Studio Ioannis Iacobi Luckii Argentoratensis, Cum gratia et privilegio Sacrae Caesareae Maiestatis, 1 vol. in-folio reliure de l'époque pleine basane marron, dos à 6 nerfs orné, Sumptibis Ipsi Authoris, Typis Reppianis, Argentinae [Strasbourg ], 1620, 4 ff., 383 pp. et 1 f. Plus qu'un superbe catalogue numismatique recueillant les pièces et médailles provenant de la collection de l'auteur, ce bel ouvrage richement illustré des portrait des grands personnages du temps évoque les faits et geste de chacun d'entre eux, de manière chronologique. Brunet évoque un "recueil devenu assez rare". Grand généalogiste et collectionneur, Johann Jacob Luck (1574-1635) finit sa carrière en tant que bailli du Staufenberg (Bade). Etat satisfaisant (manque important à un feuillet - le folio H - un manque en coiffe sup., qq. mouill. discrètes, coins frottés, bon état par ailleurs). Prix en l'état. (Brunet, III, 1217) Latin
1953ref. 7053COLAS 1953 1 Eaux-fortes d'Omer BOUCHERY. Paris, Colas, 1953. In-4, en feuilles, sous couverture rempliée, sous chemise et étui cartonnés, 154 pp.
1926ref. List3141Quincy Massachusetts: unpublished 1926. 201 pp cardstock wraps. Normal wear to wraps; overall Near Fine. Alice Brackett White Coolidge 1864–1927 was a Boston socialite of the prominent Richardson family; her grandfather was merchant and Massachusetts State Legislator Jeffrey Richardson. Coolidge was also the author of three children’s books: The Bunnies of Evergreen Village 1917 The Refugees in Evergreen Village 1918 and Evergreen Village to the Rescue 1922. Offered here is Coolidge’s unpublished memoir of her early life written in 1926 titled My Early Reminiscences. The memoir recalls Coolidge’s childhood and teen years spent mainly in Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine. Her recollections typically involve extensive descriptions of the houses at which her family stayed the scenery around them and the various families they met and visited with. Given her position in society her acquaintances are sometimes quite influential people: Princeton president John Grier Hibben enjoys Coolidge’s fishcakes; Trinity Church rector Phillips Brooks gives her grandfather an “excellent pew” in the newly-finished church; pioneering doctor Alfred Worcester mistakes red pepper for mercury in a scientific demonstration at her school; and she recalls brief correspondences with John Greenleaf Whittier and William James. Coolidge also took dance lessons from Augustus Papanti whom she describes as “one of the thinnest men I ever saw” who was “very melancholy. I hardly remember his ever smiling”; and remembers Judge Charles Devens for “his great stature his charming face his courtliness of manner and his really boyish simplicity in entering into our evening games” including a game of “mind reading” which Devens played “with zest.” One of her longtime friends was Rear Admiral John E. Pillsbury. She recalls: “Mr. Pillsbury as a young naval man a brother-in-law of my uncle Dr. Richardson used to take me out in the swan-boats on the Public Garden Pond. Later he went through all the ranks up to being retired as a Rear Admiral but time and circumstances never changed him. We always met at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and always talked at great length. . He was a wonderfully interesting lovable man and very modest and unassuming and shy. I always considered him one of my best friends though older by many years than I.” Another interesting New England figure Coolidge encountered was Joseph Lee. She describes Lee’s hotel in Newton: “The house where we stayed was kept by a remarkable man named Joseph Lee. He was a mulatto much above many of his kind and his wife was a handsome woman partly Indian. They did the cooking and he waited on table with a colored maid to help him. In fact there were no white women in the house. The cooking was delicious.” Lee was born enslaved in South Carolina freed in 1865 and went on to invent the automatic bread kneading and bread crumbing machines. Though nearly all of her childhood was spent in New England she also remembers being invited to visit Charles Joseph Bonaparte in Baltimore: “We had never been so far south except to Washington and I felt a curious feeling of being in a different atmosphere from any I had known. . We were met at the station by Mrs. Bonaparte in a large roomy covered vehicle with two horses. The coachman and footman were in the Bonaparte colors -- a deep wine color. The footman I well remember. He was a light-colored young negro very handsome and smiling and excited over having young ladies from the North. . All the servants were colored and lived in cabins near the house. . I never knew Mr. Bonaparte in public life so my memories of him are quite intimate and I fancy I saw much of his real self. . His mind was very active. He used to talk or listen as he walked and he moved his head in a curious way from one side to the other with a slightly rolling motion which was distinctly individual. . I never saw him irritated or excited and he was always very simple. In the group picture we had taken at the Maplewood he sat down cross-legged on the piazza floor like a boy. That was in about 1887. I suppose in public life or in law he was different but he was very equable and charming as we met him in his home and at the mountains. Most of all I admired his sweet tender ways with his flower-like wife.” This was not too long after the end of Reconstruction and Coolidge remarks on the tense atmosphere: “Mrs. Bonaparte had warned me to be careful about questions regarding the North and South as the ‘feeling’ had not yet died away. I was so glad she had warned me. A gentleman slipped in and sat down beside me to watch a parade and whispered in my ear as the bands had been playing ‘Dixie’ how glad he was to meet a Northerner. I was glad to meet him too although I remember neither his name nor face but I felt I breathed freer in his sympathetic locality. . I had no idea that this feeling still remained as far North as Baltimore and of course I remembered how our Massachusetts troops had been fired upon in Baltimore at the outset of the war but I was admonished and very wise and only returned my unremembered neighbor’s greeting with a sympathetic word and look.” Besides individuals Coolidge does cover a few historical events including the Great Boston Fire of 1872: “Oh! a horrible sight met our eyes. Back of the opposite houses in Park Square was a background of sheets of red flames and heavy black smoke rising high into the air. . On the Parade Ground all was in confusion and the sight was very sad and never-to-be-forgotten. It was literally covered with boxes and bales of furniture and sad forlorn desperate looking people crouching or sitting or standing amidst what they had saved from their homes . At night . the whole city was in darkness as there was no gas.” The family also frequently stayed at hotels in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Coolidge recalls the “overwhelmingly tragic” effects of the 1867 sale of this land to logging companies; she writes that looking out from the Flume House in Franconia “all about were brown scarred places marking the woodchoppers’ work which was cutting away our beautiful trees for lumber”. In this memoir Coolidge supplies detailed remembrances of the private personalities of influential figures of Gilded Age New England. We find two copies of My Early Reminiscences on OCLC. Of interest to historians of the era especially as told through the perspective of a young woman. unpublished unknown
