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1970MASTER325242INew York: Alfred A. Knopf. G/G- Inscribed & Signed By Simone Beck Not By Julia Child. Volume 2 Only. Light Edgewear. Light Staining At Head & Heel. Faint Soiling At Fore-Edge. A Few Turned Corners. Pages: 555. 1970. Stated 1st Ed. Hardcover. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1934586293Milano: Siculorum Gymnasium 1934. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. Cover S. Quattrrocchi . 12mo. Pictorial wrappers. Binding very slightly cocked with modest wear and soil a bright very good or better copy. Inscribed to noted author journalist scholar and anti-Fascist Giuseppe Antonio Borgese on the first page. Poetry by a pro-Fascist Sicilian in the same year he would publish a book titled Al Duce. In a printed introductory note framed as a letter addressed to "Amici e Poeti d'America" de Simone thanks Sicilian-Americans for naming an art group after him and says nice things about poetry Sicily Italy in general Mussolini etc. Six copies in OCLC one in the U.S. Georgetown bound with another volume. Siculorum Gymnasium unknown
19531374New York: Alfred Knopf 1953. First American. Cloth. Very good./Fair. Blue teal cloth with 1/4 navy cloth gilt lettering on front and spine price sticker of $40 on rear free endpaper. Dust jacket has several tears and folds including a 1 inch open tear at the top of spine. It does not affect lettering on dust jacket but does reveal the word "The" at top. v-xxx 3-732 index i-xiv.<br /> <br /> This is the first English language printing of this seminal feminist text. <br/><br/> Alfred Knopf hardcover
19667071Paris London Maryknoll NY: Gallimard Fayard Ark Routledge Orbis Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1966. A large collection of works by and concerning Simone Weil French philosopher political activist and Christian mystic. There are 16 paperback editions of Weil's works in both French and English along with an anthology from the Penguin Modern Classics series and Writings selected by Eric O Springsted Orbis Books Maryknoll NY. There are 6 hardback biographies of Weil including a near fine first edition by Francine Du Plessix Gray Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2001 and A Sketch for a Portrait by Richard Rees Oxford University Press 1966; the others are by Jacques Cabaud such as A Fellowship in Love Harvill London 1964 and Simone Weil a New York at a Londres Plon 1967. The biographical volumes in paperback include Le tourment de Simone Weil by Francois d'Hauteville Utopian Pessimist by David McLellan and La Métaphysique Religieuse de Simone Weil by Miklos Veto. At least four of the books belonged to British theologian and religious broadcaster Vernon Sproxton who in 1962 wrote and produced an edition of Viewpoint for the BBC on the life and work of Weil. Sproxton's copy of Waiting on God borrowed from the BBC Library is here along with 'Simone Weil biografia di un pensiero' by Gabriella Fiori which is inscribed "To Vernon Sproxton with a lively souvenir of our meeting through the great Simone". The books are generally in very good condition. The ownership inscription of British academic V Blackburn appears in several titles along with her annotations. Extra shipping charges will apply to this comprehensive resource for students of "the life and thought of a Frenchwoman who has been described variously as prophet psychopath religious masochist saint. Simone Weil". Very good 1966 Gallimard, Fayard, Ark, Routledge, Orbis, Weidenfeld & Nicolson hardcover
197439408Toulouse: Université de Toulouse Le Mirail 1974. Fine. Université de Toulouse Le Mirail Toulouse 1974 21 x 27 cm 5 volumes brochés First edition of this thesis defended in 1974 for the degree of Doctor of Letters. Spine and covers slightly and marginally sunned without gravity two small stains on the second cover of the second volume a tear at the head of one joint of the fifth and final volume otherwise handsome set. Université de Toulouse Le Mirail unknown
2000BN70098Müller & Steinicke 2000. 2000. Fieber und Blutvergiftung Ringworm Natrium Muriaticum Schriftenreihe der Clemens von Bönninghausen-Akademie James Comptin Burnett <br/><br/> Müller & Steinicke unknown
1979008704Cremona: Libreria Del Convegno 1979. Red leatherette boards with gilt lettering to spine and front in dustwrapper. xviii 285 pages. Illustrated with frontispiece and 182 figures. 9.25 X 12 inches. The first 12 pages are partially attached as some threads are missing and the dustwrapper is a bit rubbed along the top edge. Otherwise very good book in a very good dustwrapper. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Very Good. Libreria Del Convegno Hardcover
1948COLLECTI014832INEW YORK NY: PHILOSOPHICAL LIBRARY. FINE IN A VERY GOOD D.J. 1948. FIRST EDITION. HARDCOVER. TRANS: BERNARD FRECHTMAN . PUBLISHER'S ORIGINAL GREY PAPER-COVERED BOARDS WITH BLACK SPINE TITLES AND PUBLISHER'S LOGO TO THE FRONT BOARD BOOK HAS SOME MODEST RUB TO THE CORNERS AND SPINE-ENDS BUT IS OTHERWISE FINE. D.J. HAS SHORT TEARS AT THE TOP FORE-EDGE CORNERS A TINY CHIP AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT PANEL SLIGHT RUB AT THE CORNERS AND IS NOT PRICE-CLIPPED. AN EXCELLENT CLEAN WELL PRESERVED COPY. . PHILOSOPHICAL LIBRARY hardcover
1973159About this Item<p>SIGNED INSCRIBED by GEORGE P ELLIOTT!</p><p>Inscription says For Re whose admiration for this essay is as great as my own</p><p>George</p><p>41p octavo. A fine copy in red cloth with a paper label on spine. Small foxing spots on top front board and exterior of top pages. Otherwise all is excellent! This is a limited edition of 150 copies from The Stone Wall Press First Thus. Printed on handmade Crown & Sceptre paper. Translated by Mary McCarthy preface by George P. Elliot. Contains Weil's reflections on Homer's epic poem and the nature of force in human affairs.</p> The Stone Wall Press hardcover
19572222322244986The First UK printing published by Collins London in 1957. The BOOK is in Very Good condition. The binding is very slightly cocked and there is a hint of bowing to the rear board. Gilt titling to the spine. Light spotting and toning to the end-papers. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good condition. Some slight rubbing creasing and slithers of loss at the spine ends. Light rubbing to the folds and spine in places. Mild edge-wear with a few nicks and a little creasing in places with small closed tears to the rear spine fold. The wrapper presents very well in the removable Brodart archival cover. The author's celebrated novel detailing the personal lives of philosopher's and friends among the Sartre / De Beauvoir intimate circle for which the author was awarded the 'Prix Goncourt'. An increasingly scarce title to be found in collectible condition. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Collins, London hardcover
1953031283London: Jonathan Cape 1953 VG/VG. 8vo. original blue backed oatmeal cloth gilt rubbed & a little marked spotting to leaf edges and outer leaves in dustwrapper price-clipped frayed & marked with slight chipping to spine ends some toning to spine; pp. 702. Heavy item 1.25kg additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy. First UK. Hard Cover. VG/VG. Jonathan Cape hardcover
1970202889New York: Knopf 1970. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket. Faint rubbing along spine. Knopf hardcover
197288677Cremona: Libreria del Convegno 1972. First Edition. First printing. Large quarto. Publisher's simulated leather over boards hardcover with gilt titling to spine and front cover; dustjacket; xvi261pp; illus; color photographic frontispiece. A Near Fine copy mildly bumped at board corners otherwise clean tight and unmarked. In the original dustwrapper Near Fine but for a few clear tape reinforcements to verso. Text entirely in Italian.<br /> <br /> A pretty copy of this essential work on Stradivari's techniques written by the master Italian luthier Simone Sacconi 1895-1974 considered one of the greatest modern copyists of the work of Stradivari and Guarneri. Libreria del Convegno unknown
1985x-9067640484V.S.P. Intl Science 1985. Hardcover. New. 224 pages. 9.50x6.40x0.80 inches. V.S.P. Intl Science hardcover
197083562Paris: Gallimard 1970. Fine. Gallimard Paris 1970 14.50 x 20.50 cm broché First edition one of 125 numbered copies on laid paper the only deluxe copies after 35 on Holland paper. Two spots of sunning at head and foot of spine handsome copy. Gallimard unknown
197283561Paris: Gallimard 1972. Fine. Gallimard Paris 1972 14 x 20.50 cm broché First edition one of 125 numbered copies on laid paper the only deluxe copies after 40 on Holland paper. Two spots of sunning at head and foot of spine handsome copy. Gallimard unknown
196088177s. l.: s. n. 1960. Fine. s. n. s. l. s.d. ca 1960 9.50 x 11 cm broché Original black and white photograph showing Simone Veil slightly in profile. Handsome copy. Autograph inscription signed by Simone Veil on the verso of the photograph. Provenance: from the collection of the great autograph collector Claude Armand. s. n. unknown
1970325458New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1970. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Open tearing on panel corners top rear panel and spine crown and heel. Long closed tears on bottom rear panel. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1979253688Cremona: Libreria del Convegno 1979. Hardcover. Fine. Folio in burgundy cloth titles in gilt. A Fine copy in like dustjacket. Libreria del Convegno hardcover
1968007177Paris France: Editions Gallimard 1968. Paper Back. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 134pp.; SC white w/green; some rub; spine darkened; cleantight pgs. Trans.: Poems - followed by Venice saved tragedy in three acts - Letter from Paul Valery . poemsletter&play. in French. Rare <br/> <br/> Editions Gallimard unknown
1970325457New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1970. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Small closed tear on bottom front gutter. Small open tears on top rear panel. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
197010188London: Oxford University Press 1970. 1st English Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. 1st English Edition. Originally published 1950. DESCRIPTION: Blue and pink DJ over dark pink red cloth. Language: English. Book Condition: Very Good: Sharp corners and edges. Lightly bruised spine ends. Clean cloth. Tightly bound with clean intact endpapers and strong hinges. Clean unmarked pages. Stain to upper text block edges with minor spotting to text block edges. DJ Condition: Fair: Heavy wear and creasing to upper text block edge. 3.5 cm tear to upper front edge and 1.5 cm tear to upper rear edge. Wear to spine edges fold over edges and lower spine end. Rubbed and lightly soiled covers. Unclipped Pages xiv 368. Size: 22cm by 14cm. Oxford University Press hardcover
1953583397New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1953. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. First American edition. Edited and translated by H.M. Parshley. Quarto. xxx 732 xiv pp. Faint paperclip impression on a couple pages of the introduction a bit of gilt spine rubbed off bottom corner of rear board lightly bumped very good or better in a good only dust jacket with several tears creases and toning. Owner name of Clifford Sellers Henderson on front fly dated 1953 with the inscription: "Most disappointing limited point of view. C.S.H." Henderson was a founding editor of the Reader's Digest Book Club and was married to Ralph Ernest Henderson who was the creator and first editor in chief of The Reader's Digest Condensed Books. <br /> The book was possibly being considered for the book club or the condensed books as there is also a laid in note addressed to Ralph from someone named Harry possibly another editor with the initials "REH" at the top that reads: "Ralph: Goodness! I'm afraid I was misled by the ads. At any rate there is more in here about women than I think I want to contemplate on vacation. Thanks just the same. Harry. 2/3."<br /> The author's controversial book which was banned by the Vatican was considered a groundbreaking work of feminist philosophy and laid the groundwork for the second wave of feminism. Originally published in two volumes as Le Deuxième Sexe: I. Les Faits et les Mythies II. L'Expérience Vécue. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
19491773931461MEPGallimard 1949. Hardcover. Good. 1949. First Edition. 395 pages. No dust jacket. Limited Edition no 611 of 2000 numbered copies on Alfama Marais paper. Volume I only. In French. Dimensions: 20cm x 14cm x 3.5cm. Black decorated boards designed by Mario Prassinos. A critical work on the topic of feminism this is one of the Author's best known and most controversial books. The pages inside remain clean and bright with very little tanning but there is a scattering of foxing to the text block edges. Previous owner's name written neatly on the flyleaf. The boards are in good shape with minor wear and a few bumps around the edges. The spine ends are a bit worse for wear with chips and small splits approx. 1cm to joint extremities. Under 'nrf' on the spine is a little area of damage. Light soiling and a few other trivial markings to the boards. Gallimard hardcover
1975BN261485C. Klincksieck 1975. 1975. Le Droit et la loi dans la philosophie de Thomas Hobbes <br/><br/>Le Droit et la loi dans la philosophie de Thomas Hobbes Simone Goyard-Fabre C. Klincksieck unknown