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1926249499New York: Ernest Gee 1926. Large Paper One of 28 unnumbered copies. Engraved portrait by Gordon Ross titlepage engraving. vi 24 2 pp. 1 vols. 8vo 9.25 x 6.25 inches. Green paper boards white cloth spine paper label on front cover. Ross Gordon. Large Paper One of 28 unnumbered copies. Engraved portrait by Gordon Ross titlepage engraving. vi 24 2 pp. 1 vols. 8vo 9.25 x 6.25 inches. INSCRIBED LARGE PAPER. The original edition of this book was so rare that Mr. Gee the great sporting bookseller reprinted it for his friends.<br/>Frazier writes: "the book and its design paper binding and style are so obviously Derrydale in spirit and influence that one only to put it side by side with Connett's AMERICAN TROUT STREAMS by Henry Ingraham produced the following year to see how this book and the books of the Press came together. The question would be whether Ernest Gee had more influence on Connett in 1926 or whether Connett had more influence on Gee in this important year when together they formed the group that formed the press." Siegel clearly felt this was not a Derrydale because in the early days of the Press Connett used J.N. Johnston for the printing of the Press books and no connection can be established with August Becker who printed this work. <br/>In Ernest Gee's catalogue No. 10 printed around 1928 he lists this title in two areas. In one instance he states "A small privately printed edition." and in the other mention he declares "Edition limited to 330 copies" with no mention of a Deluxe state.<br/><br/>Inscribed on the front flyleaf "Mrs. Jackson A. Dykman/ With the best wishes from/ Ernest R. Gee/ New York. Dec 1926." Siegel p. 182; Frazier M-6-D; Biscotti Six Centuries of Foxhunting pp. 176-8 Ernest Gee unknown books
1925108026Boston: The Stratford Company 1925. First edition of "arguably the first major work of American science fiction" The Economist. Octavo original cloth. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper "With the compliments of the author H Gernsback 1925." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Bookplate on the front pastedown. "In 1908 Gernsberg established 'Modern Electrics' a radio catalog that rapidly became a monthly magazine; one of its editorials was instrumental in establishing the Wireless Act of 1912. In April 1911 'Modern Electrics' began serializing Gernsback's Ralph 124C 41 written to exemplify his contention that fiction could serve to teach science. Thoroughly deficient as fiction the story nevertheless predicts radar microfilm and microfiche tape recorders television wireless transmission of power planet hormones and weather control" American National Biography. The Stratford Company hardcover books
1926251066n.p.: Privately Printed for Ernest R. Gee at the Press of August Becker Brooklyn 1926. Large Paper. One of 28 copies on Large Paper. Frontispiece portrait by Gordon Ross. Title-page vignette of a foxhound. vi 24 2 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards printed paper label on front cover. An immaculate copy in its original glassine dust jacket spine of which is partially gone. Bookplate. In custom quarter crimson and cloth slipcase with leather label on upper cover. Large Paper. One of 28 copies on Large Paper. Frontispiece portrait by Gordon Ross. Title-page vignette of a foxhound. vi 24 2 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. ONE OF 28 COPIES. Inscribed by Gee "To Mr. Wilson S. Mills / with the compliments of / Ernest R. Gee / New York / April 1945." <br/>While there is disagreement as to whether this volume is one of the Derrydale Press works Frazier states: "But the book and its design paper binding and style are so obviously Derrydale in spirit and influence that one has only to put itside by side with Connett's American Trout Streams.produced the same year 1926 or Connett's own Magic Hours produced the following year to see how this book and the books of the Press came together. The only question would be whether Ernest Gee had more influence on Connett in 1926 or whether Connett had more influence on Gee in this important year when together they formed the group that formed the press." Frazier<br/><br/>In Ernest Gee's catalogue No. 10 printed around 1928 he lists this title in two areas. In one instance he states "A small privately printed edition." and in the other mention he declares "Edition limited to 330 copies" with no mention of a Deluxe state. Frazier M-6-D; Siegel p. 182 note; Biscotti Six Centuries of Foxhunting pp. 176-8 Privately Printed for Ernest R. Gee [at the Press of August Becker, Brooklyn] unknown books
1915239530Philadelphia: Barrie 1915. hardcover. fine. 10 volumes 8vo handsomely rebound in 3/4 brown morocco over marbled boards; gilt-ruled and lettered spine with raised bands. all edges gilt. Philadelphia: Barrie 1893.<br/><br/> Part of the Complete and Unabridged Novels. Edition de Bibliophile limited to 250 sets on Japanese vellum. Containing 519 etchings in two printings one in black and one in bistre and 75 double page etchings in black all on Japanese vellum.<br/><br/> Barrie unknown books
1968260881968. Black and white photograph from the late 1960s of the Warren Court mounted to board signed by each member. The justices are John Marshall Harlan Hugo Black Earl Warren William O. Douglas William J. Brennan Jr. Potter Stewart Abe Fortas Potter Stewart Byron R. White and Thurgood Marshall. Light wear and crease to the bottom left corner. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 15.5 inches by 18.5 inches. Rare and desirable. The Warren Court is best known for its landmark decisions which outlawed segregation in public schools and transformed many areas of American law especially regarding the rights of the accused ending public school-sponsored prayers and requiring "one man-one vote" rules of apportionment of election districts. He made the Supreme Court a power center on a more even basis with Congress and the Presidency especially through four landmark decisions: Brown v. Board of Education 1954 Gideon v. Wainwright 1963 Reynolds v. Sims 1964 and Miranda v. Arizona 1966. unknown books
1935029041Madrid: Tipografia de Archivos. 1935. An elaborate volume on the prehistoric cave paintings of Altamira updating a 1906 edition by Breuil and Emile Cartailhac. Large quarto with 52 plates both black & white photographs and full color plates reproducing Breuil's original drawings of the animals in the Altamira frescoes. A number of the color plates are double pages; all are protected with tissue guards. The caves at Altamira were discovered in the 1870s and were the first caves to be found that contained prehistoric artworks. Their Spanish discoverers were ridiculed for claiming that the paintings belonged to people of the Upper Paleolithic era and it wasn't until decades later after numerous other such caves had been found around Europe that this became a generally recognized truth. Breuil a French archeologist visited the site and made drawings of a number of the animals depicted on the cave walls for the 1906 monograph -- notably in particular a species of bison that had been extinct in Spain for thousands of years; three decades later he updated and expanded his work taking advantage of increased access to the cave and newly available lighting. The present volume has more plates than the earlier one and all of the earlier images have been updated and improved. The discovery of the caves at Altamira was one of the most significant archeological discoveries of the 19th century changing forever our understanding of our human forebears. This volume was produced during the Spanish Second Republic the relatively brief period of liberal democracy preceding the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent forty years of fascist rule. A beautiful book in very good condition three quarter bound in leather and attractively and elaborately printed. Unless otherwise noted our first editions are first printings. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Tipografia de Archivos hardcover books
190755947Leipzig: Insel-Verlag 1907. First edition 1/50 numbered copies "auf echtem Japan.". Folio. 26 pp. Four woodcut plates. Printed in gold and black. A one-act play inspired by a Chinese tale from which he developed the theme of life's transitory hold on happiness and sorrow about a young widower and young widow mourners for their lost loves meeting in the cemetery and seeing in each other a new life. It first appeared in von Hofmannsthal's Kleine Dramen 1906. Publisher's parchment somewhat soiled gilt spine title mulberry raw silk endpapers. Very good. 2571. <br/><br/> Insel-Verlag unknown books
192029282Berlin: S. Fischer 1920. First edition. Original red leather gilt top edge gilt. Slightest rubbing at the ends but a fine copy. One of 160 copies printed on handmade paper numbered and signed by the author. <br/><br/> S. Fischer hardcover books
19412379911941. 1 vols. 10 x 10 inches Image. Fine. Framed. 1 vols. 10 x 10 inches Image. Inscribed below on mount:<br/>"To Beryl H. Levy with admiration and good wishes - Hugo L Black April 11 1941."<br/>With a TLS from Black tipped to the back of the frame dated January 22 1941 concerning Levy's book Our Constitution and inviting him to visit<br/>A very interesting legal association. Levy 1929-1995 was a legal scholar and teacher whose speciality was constitutional law and the U.S. Supreme Court. He was also great admirer of and expert on the decisions of Justice Benjamin Cardozo who served from 1932-1938. Black nominated to the Supreme Court by President Franklin D. Roosevelt served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1937 to 1971. Cardozo and Black differed famously over the issue of whether the 14th Amendment "incorporated" the Bill of Rights and made it binding upon the states. unknown books
195116596ELos Angeles: Forum Productions 1951. First Edition. Original 136 page shooting script for the film noir motion picture Pick-Up written by Hugo Haas and Arnold Phillips based on the play by Josef Kopta. The film was directed by Hugo Haas and starred Hugo Haas Beverly Michaels Allan Nixon and Howland Chamberlain. Bradbound. Very good copy with some minor edge wear and spotting to the covers not affecting the interior. Haas and Phillips were nominated for a WGA Award Screen for Best Written American Low-Budget Motion Picture. A film noir tale of lust and murder between a modest middle-aged man and an ambitious young beauty with an insatiable appetite for the finer things in life. Forum Productions unknown books
1979WRCLIT57762New York: Associated American Artists 1979. Folio 42 x 31.5 cm. Loose signatures laid into cloth folding case. Fine. First edition. Ten original engravings by Hugo printed on Arches by M.-C. Jobrack each signed and numbered in pencil in the margin by the artist. This is one of ten sets denoted as "artist's proofs" and numbered in Roman from a total printing of the engravings of sixty-one impressions after which the plates were cancelled. Although Hugo originally made the etchings in the 1940s this is their first printing other than in proof state. Associated American Artists hardcover books
1975112527Port Townsend WA: Graywolf Press 1975. First edition. Hardcover. One of only 20 copies hand bound in cloth. A slim collection of poetry. A very fine copy in blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on the spine. Signed by on the half title page. Easily one of his scarcest books. Graywolf Press unknown books
1979WRCLIT27434New York: AAA 1979. Folio. Loose signatures laid into cloth folding case. Fine. First edition. Ten original engravings by Hugo each signed and numbered in pencil in the margin. This is one of twenty sets in this format from a total printing of the engravings of sixty-one sets after which the plates were cancelled. Although Hugo originally made the etchings in the 1940s this is their first printing other than in proof state. AAA hardcover books
1962129300New York New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc 1962. 197/250; signed. Hardcover. VG- Some discoloration at edges of boards and pages. Color pictorial paper over boards; Clear glassine dj. with off-white lettering; yellow folded paper 4 pp. with text; 178 pp. profusely illustrated in bw and color with color plates tipped in. Original color lithograph laid in back. No. 197 in an edition of 250; Signed by the artist and author and also includes a color lithograph signed by the artist laid in and secured with a red band; "To the Reader" booklet laid in. Harry N. Abrams, Inc hardcover books
1925149188Boston: The Stratford Company 1925. Octavo pp. 1-2 1-8 9-293 294: blank eleven inserted plates with illustrations by Frank R. Paul original blue cloth front and spine panels stamped in gold. First edition. Widely acclaimed upon its initial appearance in 1911 as a serial in Gernsback's magazine MODERN ELECTRICS this interplanetary novel by "the father of modern science fiction" is virtually unreadable today. However historically its impact and the prominence of its author in the SF field elevates it to cornerstone status in the SF genre. "The literary treatment is on a very low level but RALPH 124C 41 is renowned for its many highly imaginative technological projections. These include clear descriptions of radar book and newspaper microfilms and microfiches television plant hormones wireless transmission of power . etc." Bleiler p. 282. Anatomy of Wonder 1976 2-80; 1981 1-77; 1987 1-37; 1995 1-37; and 2004 II-431. Bleiler Science Fiction: The Early Years 863. Clareson Science Fiction in America 1870s-1930s 335. Lewis Utopian Literature p. 70. Locke A Spectrum of Fantasy p. 90. Sargent British and American Utopian Literature 1516-1985 Additions. Survey of Science Fiction Literature IV pp. 1751-54. In 333. Bleiler 1978 p. 81. Reginald 05900. Light rubbing to cloth at spine ends and lower corner tips text block just a bit tanned a clean solid very good copy with bright cover stamping. #149188 The Stratford Company unknown books
196632142Portland Ore: Reed College 1966. First edition. Red leather gilt by The Oregon Bookbinding Co. with their ticket. Fine condition. One of a few specially bound copies for contributors. This was Richard Hugo's copy; it contains his poem "Tiberio's Cliff" along with works by William Stafford Carolyn Kizer John Logan et al. <br/><br/> Reed College hardcover books
193017032424Paris: The Limited Editions Club Printed by R. Coulouma 1930. Limited Edition. Wraps. Near fine. Masereel Frans. No. 714 of 1500 copies quarto size 724 pp. signed by Franz Masereel two volumes complete with original chemise and slipcase. Victor Marie Hugo 1802-1885 remains a household name today; he was a prolific author who published many popular works including this one also known as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Les Miserables". "Notre-Dame de Paris" was "the first work of fiction to encompass the whole of life from the King of France to Paris sewer rats" n.b. quote from Wiki and was translated into English two years after publication; both the story and the characters have stamped themselves upon our cultural consciousness and have often been turned into films plays and even the opera and ballet. <br/><br/>Frans Masereel 1889-1972 is considered one of the most famous Flemish woodcut artists of his time and can be counted as one of the fathers of the modern graphic novel. The 1920s saw a revival of the medieval woodcut tradition with Masereel cited as "the undisputed king" of this revival. He is perhaps best remembered today for his "wordless novels" particularly Mon Livre d'Heures Passionate Journey.<br/><br/>With an introduction by Andrew Lang 1844-1912 a prodigious author in his own right and literary critic; his "fairy tale" series remains highly sought after today. <br/><br/>This set with the attractive Ex-Libris plates on the front free endpaper of both volumes of Charles Vetter the plate designed by M.D. Carr and dated 1945. Mr. Vetter was apparently a pilot for American Airlines with a stylized version of their early logo placed upon a stack of books on the lower right; he apparently also loved sports with a set of ski poles and a tennis racquet with balls also incorporated into the design.<br/><br/>___DESCRIPTION: Bound in pink Ingres paper wrappers small illustration on the front wraps of the Cathedral of Notre Dame prior owner bookplates in both volumes as set forth above frontispiece in Volume One a Masereel woodcut of Quasimodo additional illustrations both full-page and in-text throughout the text; set in monotype Bodoni Arches paper quarto size 10.25" by 7.75" pagination: Volume One i-iv being the preliminary leaves i-xxx 1-309; Volume Two i-iv 1-376 377 colophon; limited edition of 1500 copies this no. 714 signed by Frans Masereel. The paper wraps still in their original glassine wrappers housed in a chemise and slipcase both of grey and tan mottled paper the chemise with the original cream laid paper spine label with black lettering.<br/><br/>___CONDITION: The volumes could almost be deemed fine; if read it was gently as the corners are straight the text blocks strong the hinges solid the wraps and interiors both clean and bright and other than the Ex-Libris plate of Charles Vetter free of prior owner markings; both text blocks slightly cocked and a hint of rubbing to the head and tails of the spines else fine. The glassine wraps also near fine with only the same hint of rubbing to the head and tails of the spine. The chemise strong and clean with sunning to the spine and the original paper spine label the paper covering the joints beginning to crack; the slipcase very good plus strong and sturdy some of the paper covering has flaked off revealing the cloth lining beneath the seams at the openings just beginning to separate one seam to about two inches the other three only about a quarter-inch. Overall a near fine set with all of the original pieces with powerful images by one of the greatest 20th-century illustrators by one of the 19th-century's great authors.<br/><br/>___CITATION: LEC Bibliography no. 13.<br/><br/>___POSTAGE: Please note that the set is unusally heavy and additional postage may apply please inquire for details.<br/><br/>___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. The Limited Editions Club, Printed by R. Coulouma unknown books
1930008761Chicago: Everyday Mechanics Publications Inc. 1930. SCARCE> Three issues from Vol. 2 Nos. 5 6. and 8 including the November issue featuring a space ship on the front cover and article on space flight by Hugo Gernsback the "Father of the Pulp". Near Fine. some light soiling to covers. Everyday Mechanics was published by Gernsback starting in 1929 and changed to Everyday Science and Mechanics as of the October 1931 issue. . First Edition. Magazine. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Everyday Mechanics Publications, Inc. Paperback books
1907003260Leipzig: Friederich Richter 1907 1907. Fine. Leipzig: Friedrich Richter 1907. Folio cream parchment spine lettered in gilt and cream boards with pattern in soft rose and green. Fine copy of a delicately bound book. One of 800 printed in ochre and black at Insel Verlag with four striking woodcuts by Craig of set designs for the theatrical production of Hofmannsthal's work; the largest he had executed until that time and the first book that Count Harry Kessler commissioned him to illustrate. Craig later illustrated the Cranach Press Hamlet for Kessler. Fletcher & Rood 614b after an issue of only 50 copies on Japanese vellum. From Manet to Hockney 22. Illustrated by Edward Gordon Craig. Binding is Parchment and Decorated Boards. Parchment Spine and Boards. Fine. Illus. by Edward Gordon Craig. Folio. Friederich Richter, 1907 Hardcover books
1950105071950. First Printings. Original Wraps. Very Good to Near Fine. Minor shelf/edge wear title/volume codes on the bottom of the textblocks else tight bright and unmarred. Blue cardstock wrappers string bound bound in blank sheets for tipping in photographs by publisher and/or final owner. Small 8vo. 205 208; 214; 216; 202; 220; 210; 210; 203pp. <br/><br/>Ten books in a series of unknown number Vol. 1 and 2 bound together. There is no indication that this was every properly 'published' as there is no record of it in any holding. Many/most erotica books from this mimeo era were stand-alone books even if written as part of an overarching series. Finding sets is uncommon.and finding a run as large as this is very very scarce. <br />Paul Hugo Little 1915–1987 was an American writer of pulp fiction and historical novels. Over his career he authored more than 700 historical fiction erotica and romance novels mostly under various pseudonyms. Little averaged a novel every week and a half since 1963 until nearly his death. <br />Early mimeo sexually explicit series. It is difficult to find these early mimeo examples of sexually explicit prose and for all the usual reasons it is harder still to find complete multi-volume sets. Poorly printed poorly bound and of subject matter that was often disposed of rather than tended to they seldom pass the test of time. This is especially true of these early 13 line per page copies with a relatively small number of examples in various collections. As printed illustration was beyond the technology used these are illustrated with four b/w photographs in each volume. paperback books
192051832Berlin: S. Fischer 1920. First Edition. First printing limited issue. No. 100 of 160 numbered copies printed on handmade paper and signed by Hofmannsthal on colophon. Square octavo 21.5cm. Full tan morocco titled in gilt on spine; top edge gilt; engraved title page by Hans Meid. Ex-libris Harvard College Library with bookplate to front pastedown and accession label inside rear cover both stamped "released". Spine a shade sun-darkened; leather on front board discolored at fore-edge and with a small drip-stain near bound edge yet a solid very fresh copy internally. <br/><br/>The libretto to Richard Strauss' opera of the same title which premiered in Berlin to unenthusiastic audiences in 1919. A lovely edition printed and bound by K.E. Mende. Text entirely in German. S. Fischer unknown books
1902251048Rigewood: Alwil Shop 1902. Limited. hardcover. fine/near fine. Frontispiece illustration of John Brown on the gallows after a sketch by Hugo & facsimile of Hugo's letter to M. Chenay. Text in French & in English. Small 89vo brown boards. Ridgewood N.J.: Alwil Shop 1902. Limited First Edition.<br/><br/> One of 150 copies on Van Gelder hand made paper. Fine in chipped glassine dust wrapper & broken box.<br/><br/> Alwil Shop unknown books
19684689Dresden: Verlag Muller & Kiepenheuer Hanau/M 1968. Cloth. Collectible; Fine. A handsome example of the 1968 facsimile reproduction based on the 1911 original edition. Complete in 9 volumes plus the supplement. All volumes very clean and well-preserved. All solidly Near Fine in their green cloth with bright gilt-lettering and bordering to the spines. Thick octavos over 5000 pgs. all told. An exhaustive seminal reference on the history of German erotica. <br/><br/> Verlag Muller & Kiepenheuer, Hanau/M hardcover books
190124157Leipzig: von Veit 1901. First edition. Two volumes original half leather with marbled boards; extremities rubbed but a very good set. <br/><br/> von Veit hardcover books
1969015273Washington D. C.: Not published 1969. Book. Very good condition. Unbound. Signed by Authors. First Edition. Octavo 8vo. One page letter on Supreme Court stationery handwritten and signed by Supreme Court Justice Hugo L. Black and signed in full. Attractively framed with a photographic print and a typed letter that is unsigned. The handwritten letter is dated February 24th 1969 and is of a most curious topic. Justice Black is complying regarding a request from Professor Ovid Lewis for a sample of his handwriting for the purpose of it being analyzed by a graphologist. The letter closes by saying "I hope my handwriting does not expose all my behavior." An attractive framed ensemble with black matting and a gold frame. Not published Paperback books
