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2001164969New York: PPP Editions in association with Roth Horowitz 2001. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. While the choices in this book are highly subjective this book along with the the books by Martin Parr and Gerry Badger helped codify and illustrate what are some of the truly classic photography books. Features essays by Richard Benson May Castleberry Jeffrey Fraenkel Daido Moriyama Shelley Rice and Neville Wakefield and with the catalog by Vince Aletti and David Levi Straus. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. An as new copy of this excellent reference book that is still in the publisher's shrinkwrap. PPP Editions in association with Roth Horowitz unknown books
192224413San Francisco: Printed for Williams Andrews Clark Jr. by John Henry Nash 1922. No. 64 of 150 copies printed. In Commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Death of the Poet. 1 vols. 4to. Vellum-backed boards. In slipcase. No. 64 of 150 copies printed. In Commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Death of the Poet. 1 vols. 4to. The Nash Adonais and Facsimile. Beautiful Nash production and great homage to the poet. Issued with ADONAIS. Issue with a facsimile of the Pisa edition of 1821 in blue wrappers. The two in the original slipcase. Printed for Williams Andrews Clark, Jr., by John Henry Nash unknown books
192237031San Francisco: Printed for Williams Andrews Clark Jr. by John Henry Nash 1922. No. 7 of 150 copies printed. In Commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Death of the Poet. 2 vols. 4to. Vellum-backed boards In blue boards slipcase. Little nick in spine else fine in rubbed slipcase. No. 7 of 150 copies printed. In Commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Death of the Poet. 2 vols. 4to. Beautiful Nash production and great homage to the poet. Issued with ADONAIS. Issue with a facsimile of the Pisa edition of 1821 in blue wrappers. The two in the original slipcase. Press/2/3 Printed for Williams Andrews Clark, Jr., by John Henry Nash unknown books
1911013590St. Louis Missouri: William K. Bixby 1911. THREE VOLUMES UNIFORMLY BOUND. Portrait frontispiece of Shelley in Volume 1. Back strips of first two volumes are worn and soiled. Gilt lettering is readable. Volume 3 is much brighter. One quire in Volume 1 is partially loosened. These volumes were published for the Bibliophile Society. The original note books were owned by William K. Bixby. He was given permission to privately print 250 copies for presentation purposes omitting the Bibliophile imprints. This is copy #130/250. The set is a presentation to the Grolier Club SIGNED AND DATED on the front free endpaper by Mr. Bixby. The book-plate of the Grolier Club is affixed to the front pastedown acknowleding the gift. Furthermore there is a letter tipped-in at the rear of Volume 1 on Mr. Bixby's letterhead confirming the gift. See photos. The note books were deciphered transcribed and edited with full commentary by H. Buxton Forman C.B. In spite of the roughened bindings this is a very good set and a fine addition to any English literature library. 209 187 179pp. Signed by Publisher. Limited Edition. 1/4 Vellum Over Grey Boards. General Wear/No Jacket. Royal Octavo. William K. Bixby Hardcover books
1911313406Boston: Printed for Members of the Bibliophile Society De Vinne Press 1911. One of 475 copies printed for the Members of the Bibliophile Society. 3 vols. 4to. Original parchment-backed gray boards. Fine fresh copy. One of 475 copies printed for the Members of the Bibliophile Society. 3 vols. 4to. Presentation copy of WK Bixby. This copy of the limited edition of 475 bears a presentation inscription on the front free endpaper: Miss Anne Woodin with best wishes of Mr & Mrs W.K. Bixby Nov. 1920. <br/><br/>These notebooks had originally been given to Richard Garnett by Sir Percy and Lady Shelley in recognition for his long devoted service in assisting to sort out all the Shelley papers and manuscripts and then made their way into the possession of William Keeney Bixby. W K Bixby was born in 1857 and was a passionate collector of autographs manuscripts rare books and art. His work with the Union Pacific Railroad and American Car & Foundry Company allowed him to retire at the age of 48 and devote the rest of his life to travel and literature. <br/><br/>These volumes contain the first printing of the stanza from "Love's Philosophy" that Shelley did not present to Miss Sophia Stacy when he gave her the rest. Granniss 91 Printed for Members of the Bibliophile Society [De Vinne Press] unknown books
1911226056Boston: Printed for Members of the Bibliophile Society De Vinne Press 1911. One of 475 copies printed for the Members of the Bibliophile Society. 3 vols. 4to. Original parchment-backed gray boards. Fine fresh copy. One of 475 copies printed for the Members of the Bibliophile Society. 3 vols. 4to. These notebooks had originally been given to Richard Garnett by Sir Percy and Lady Shelley in recognition for his long devoted service in assisting to sort out all the Shelley papers and manuscript<br/>They contain the first printing of the stanza from "Love's Philosophy" that Shelley did not present to Miss Sophia Stacy when he gave her the rest. Granniss 91 Printed for Members of the Bibliophile Society [De Vinne Press] unknown books
190722466ELondon: Macmillan 1907. From the library of Hollywood film executive Jack Valenti inscribed in an unknown hand: “For Jack Joseph Valenti September 5 1993â€. Ownership signature. Bound in full red leather by Riviere & Sons with their signature gilt stamp at the bottom edge of the front board raised bands all edges gilt gilt-stamped decorative inner dentelles and marbled endpapers. With the faintest hint of handling else a fine copy. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Jack Valenti 1921-2007 is best known in his long-time role as President of the Motion Picture Association of America from 1966 to 2004. During his 38 year position in the MPAA Valenti created the MPAA film rating system which is still used today. In 1963 Valenti was in the John F. Kennedy motorcade in Dallas and he is seen in the famous photograph of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President on Air Force One. Valenti flew back to Washington with Johnson and literally lived in the White House for two months helping Johnson take the reins of the presidency. He was the first special assistant to President Johnson and served at Johnson’s direction as a liaison to the Republican Congressional leadership. Hollywood mogul and Democratic fundraiser Lew Wasserman pressured Lyndon Johnson to let Valenti leave in 1966 to run the MPAA. A striking and articulate man who easily made friends Valenti became a figure of considerable influence in both Hollywood and Washington. Few people have known as many famous and powerful people as Valenti. Macmillan hardcover books
14653182qslBoston: Printed for Members of The Bibliophile Society 1911. One of a Limited Edition of 465 printed at the De Vinne Press. Three volumes. Octavo 3/4 brown morocco & tan linen hardcover leather gilt-paneled spines top edges gilt uncut ribbon-markers xiv 209 pp vii 187 pp. vi 179 pp. Frontis. portrait facsimiles. Fine with the slightest wear. Printed for Members of The Bibliophile Society, 1911. One of a Limited Edition of 465 printed at the De Vinne Press. hardcover books
1894015831London: Frederick Warne and Co 1894. Octavo. The Albion ediion. 656pp. Reprinted from the early editions. A collection of Shelly's poems with a memoir and explanatory notes. The present edition contains all the poems published by the poet himself and those given to the public after his death by Mrs. Shelley author of Frankenstein. These are the poems which has made his name immortal. Beautifully bound in full tree calf boards trimmed in gilt raised bands with compartments fully gilt decorated red morocco spine label gilt marbled endpapers all edges gilt A fine bright copy from the library a noted Wedgwood family member with his bookplate with a gift inscription to him on the verso of the front free endpaper dated 1894. Frederick Warne and Co unknown books
198321260New York: Dodd Mead and Company 1983. First edition first printing. Hardcover. Near fine. First trade edition with the Wrightson illustrations. Small folio. 1922pp. Red paper spine gilt; green paper boards gilt title on the upper board. Deep blue endpapers. There are some spots on the textblock edges and a gift inscription on the front free endpaper else a fine copy. The dustarapper is price-clipped. It has a stain along the bottom edge else is in very good condition. Berni Wrightson's genius brings a new dimension to Mary Shelley's masterwork. He has created magnificent pen and ink drawings that appear to be nothing less than 19th century wood or steel engravings. Dodd, Mead and Company hardcover books
19228006London: Richard Cobden-Sanderson 1922. First Edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Some rubbing. First Edition. 1 vols. 8vo. T.J. Cobden-Sanderson's Copy. Inscribed: "T.J. Cobden-Sanderson" and then in pencil "S. Fell from" Cobden's signature appears here. Richard Cobden-Sanderson unknown books
08602London 1930: John Hamilton Ltd. First Edition. Beautifully bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for Marshall Fields in full terra-cotta leather with custom felt-lined slipcase. Octavo 217 pages all edges gilt marbled end papers matching the paper on slipcase; with dozens of portraits. A lovely copy in a stunning binding. Spine lightly age-toned. <br/><br/> John Hamilton Ltd hardcover books
193521300London: Printed for the Reed Pale Press by the Chiswick Press 1935. One of 250 copies this being number 122 on hand-made paper. 1 vols. 4to. Original vellum blue ties by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Fine in the publisher's box. One of 250 copies this being number 122 on hand-made paper. 1 vols. 4to. Ridler "British Modern Press Books" p. 224 Printed for the Reed Pale Press by the Chiswick Press unknown books
189721267New York: Bangs & Co 1897. Frontispiece portrait. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half red morocco. Covers detached repaired with tape rubbed light marginal browning of text a few pencilled notations. Frontispiece portrait. 1 vols. 8vo. Fine Collection of Shelley and Shelleyana. "Mr. Frederickson about 20 years ago conceived the idea of having the larger portion of his buying concentrated on Shelley. We say.that this Shelley library is the most remarkable ever collected in this country" Preface signed by Ernest Dressel North. <br/>Among the great rarities is Mary Shelley's copy inscribed from Shelley of "A Philosophical Poem"1813 with her notes and two manuscript verses describing her love for Shelley. There are also several autograph Byron letters Coleridge autograph letter and poem 24 pages of the original manuscript of Irving's "Life of Washington" two Keats letters each 2 pages several Lamb letters a Poe letter discussing "The Mystery of Marie Roget" about 65 Shelley letters and several Mary Shelley letters. An amazing collection. Bangs & Co unknown books
1840615191840. SHELLEY Percy Bysshe. ESSAYS LETTER FROM ABROAD TRANSLATIONS AND FRAGMENTS by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Edited by Mrs. Shelley. In Two volumes. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard 1840. First American edition same year as British. 8vo. half brown morocco over marbled paper-covered boards; spine in gilt t.e.g. Slight sun some scuffing rubbing to leather mainly to edges. Light foxing throughout. Very good tight copies overall. unknown books
192242568London: Chatto & Windus 1922 1924 1927. Hardcover. Very good/No jacket issued. Dramatic Poems; Lyrical Poems and Translations; Narrative Poems in Two Volumes. London: Chatto & Windus 1922 1924 1927. arranged in chronological order with a preface by C. H. Herford . 4 vols. xi 412; xxvi 480; v 352; v 301 pp. Hardcover. 8vo. Recently rebound in undecorated 3/4 brown faux morocco over faux marbled paper covered boards. Top edge gilt. Fore end bottom edges untrimmed. Excellent condition but unassuming shelf presence of this scholarly work. Very good/No jacket issued. Multiple volumes - extra shipping charges apply Insurance required to ship this item. Chatto & Windus hardcover books
6289LONDON MACMILLAN 1901. 3/4 BROWN MOROCCO VERY GOOD. LONDON, MACMILLAN, 1901 unknown books
1443London: Reeves & Turner 1886. Octavo 572 pp; 580 pp. plus 14 page publisher's catalogue bound in the back of the second volume. Original light brown cloth with elaborate early Art Nouveau gilt pictorial covers featuring the subjects of many of Shelley's poems.heaven and earthly pleasures found in the sun stars and wildflowers.two opposite corners occupied by a butterfly and bird in flight. Engraved portrait of the poet is the frontispiece of the first volume. This is the second edition of the highly regarded editorial work of H. Buxton Forman with the notes of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Aside from some very minor rubbing this is a fine set with the small booksellers ticket of Clarke & Carruth Boston on the front free endpaper. hardcover books
191113147St. Louis: Privately Printed for William K. Bixby 1911. Limited edition of 250 copies. Quarter vellum over gray boards. Gilt titles. Tan slipcases. Edges and boards soiled more so on Volume I which is without a slipcase. Foxing to endpapers. All volumes tight especially volumes II & III which have never been opened. Overall a very good or better set of the less common edition. Slipcases are rubbed and a bit soiled. All volumes are now protected by clear archival jackets. Frontis xvi 209 pp.; vii 187 pp.; vii 179 pp. Illus. with b/w plates. 8vo. Bixby permitted the Bibliophile Society to publish a limited edition of 465 copies of the manuscript he had purchased from Richard Garnett of the British Museum. He reserved the right to print privately 250 copies for presentation purposes of which this is number 104 presented to the author Isaac H. Lionberger and inscribed and numbered by Bixby in the year of publication. Privately Printed for William K. Bixby hardcover books
197963160Brighton: Spanish Philatelic Society 1979. Hardcover. 164p. 8.5x12 inches profusely illustrated very good first edition in boards and unclipped dj. Spanish Philatelic Society hardcover books
18201262131Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott 1820. first edition. Quarto in green and black hardcovers; VG; moderate soiling or shelf wear; beautiful illustrated end pages in black and white; paper text and color illustrations clean with minimal fading; pp. 127; shelved in Case # 14; DC consignment. 1262131. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. J.B. Lippincott unknown books
1962152339N.p.: N.p. 1962. Vintage reference photograph from the 1962 film showing actors Claire Bloom Glynis Johns Shelley Winters and Jane Fonda. <br/><br/>From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.<br/><br/>Based on the 1960 novel by Irving Wallace in turn loosely based on the Kinsey Reports following four women who agree to participate in an anonymous survey about their sexual behaviors beliefs and interests.<br/><br/>Set and shot on location in Los Angeles.<br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus lightly toned and worn to the corners. N.p. unknown books
195531184London: The Golden Cockerel Press 1955. Hardcover. Very good-/No dust jacket. London: The Golden Cockerel Press 1955. Introduction by Phyllis Harnoll Engravings by Cecil Keeling. Numerous b/w engraving. 131 pp. Hardcover. Large 8vo size. Black embossed cloth over red marbled paper covered boards. Gilt lettering to spine. Extremities slightly bumped and rubbed; corners worn. Very slight scattered foxing and soiling only to endpapers. Else quite good; clean and bright binding tight. Very good-/No dust jacket. Oversized - extra shipping charges apply Insurance required to ship this item. The Golden Cockerel Press hardcover books
1912830811912. SHELLEY Lady Frances ed. Richard EDGECUMBE. THE DIARY OF FRANCES LADY SHELLEY 1787-1817. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1912. vii 3 406 pp. 8vo. dark blue cloth stamped in gilt and black. Top edge gilt. Faint dust soil to bottom edge else fine in a good dust jacket with light soil and a few closed tears at edges. Owner's ink signature on front flyleaf. Interior clean and bright with tissue guard at frontispiece. B/w plates. unknown books
1909164655N.p. New York: Issued by Mossant 1909. Octavo pp. 1-2 blank 3-30 31-36: blank not paginated half title leaf and title leaf printed in red and black embossed decorated wrappers printed in red yapp edges sewn as issued. First separate edition. Shelley's most frequently anthologized short story first published in THE KEEPSAKE FOR MDCCCXXXIV 1833 and collected in TALES AND STORIES . 1891. This booklet was probably printed in the early 1900s. Bleiler The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1465d. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 2019c. Reginald 13004 dating "1910" Covers tanned and rubbed a very good copy. A fragile uncommon booklet. #164655 Issued by Mossant unknown books
