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20131396662NASA. New. 2013. Soft Cover. Reprint Edition . NASA paperback
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2025x-1476694397McFarland Publishing 2025. Paperback. New. 243 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.49 inches. McFarland Publishing paperback
ria9781476694399_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This biography follows the remarkable life of Louise-Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun whose portraits of European royalty and nobility hang in many of the world's most important galleries. As a young woman in the male-dominated society of late paperback
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B9781476694399Paperback / softback. New. <p> This biography follows the remarkable life of Louise-Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun whose portraits of European royalty and nobility hang in many of the world's most important galleries. As a young woman in the male-dominated society of late 18th century France she was denied an artistic education and forced to nurture her passion outside the restrictions of conventional schooling. Vigee Le Brun's vibrant art in addition to her charm and beauty caught the attention of Queen Marie-Antoinette who honored her as her chosen painter. At the pinnacle of her fame and fortune however the Revolution forced Vigee Le Brun to flee Old Regime France leaving everything behind except her only child. </p><p> Drawn from her memoirs archival research and reexamination of the judgment of her contemporaries this book paints a fascinating picture of a single working mother who survived because of her cachet charisma and artistic talent. Cast on a storm-tossed continent solely reliant on her palette she produced some of her major works during her twelve-year exile returning to France to continue her work after Napoleon had restored stability. Her story is one of triumph adversity perseverance and ultimately peace.</p> paperback
A9781476694399Paperback / softback. New. <p> This biography follows the remarkable life of Louise-Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun whose portraits of European royalty and nobility hang in many of the world's most important galleries. As a young woman in the male-dominated society of late 18th century France she was denied an artistic education and forced to nurture her passion outside the restrictions of conventional schooling. Vigee Le Brun's vibrant art in addition to her charm and beauty caught the attention of Queen Marie-Antoinette who honored her as her chosen painter. At the pinnacle of her fame and fortune however the Revolution forced Vigee Le Brun to flee Old Regime France leaving everything behind except her only child. </p><p> Drawn from her memoirs archival research and reexamination of the judgment of her contemporaries this book paints a fascinating picture of a single working mother who survived because of her cachet charisma and artistic talent. Cast on a storm-tossed continent solely reliant on her palette she produced some of her major works during her twelve-year exile returning to France to continue her work after Napoleon had restored stability. Her story is one of triumph adversity perseverance and ultimately peace.</p> paperback
195822292Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press 1958. Patterned Boards. Very Good /Very Good. The 1958 1st edition of this biography of renowned abolitionist and women's rights activist Lucretia Mott 1793-1880. Tight and VG light offsetting along the top-edges in a bright VG example of the uncommon pictorial dusdtjacket with light chipping and creasing along the top-edges and mild soiling to the panels. Written by the noted African-American scholar Otelia Cromwell 1874-1972 who among other accomplishments was the first black graduate of Smith College 1900 BA in Classics. Harvard University Press unknown
1958111523Harvard 1958. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. Covers shelfworn. Mild staining along edges. Dust jacket edgeworn and chipped. Harvard hardcover
1939162797New York: N.p. 1939. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the set of the 1939 film showing actors Carole Lombard and James Stewart. PIX agency stamp on the verso crediting noted photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt as well as a Westport Public Library stamp. <br /> <br /> During the Depression an ambitious lawyer finds himself torn between his high-powered career the demands of his difficult mother and his life with his young wife and child. <br /> <br /> German-born photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt was one of the original staff photographers of "Life" magazine after it was purchased by "Time" founder Henry Luce in 1936. He published nearly 2500 photo stories for the magazine with 90 of his images used for the magazine's covers but is perhaps best remembered today for the iconic "V-J Day in Times Square" photograph. <br /> <br /> From the archive of the PIX Agency an American photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers as well as those still living in Europe and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches archivally mounted in a white mat measuring 17 x 14 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1939158591Culver City CA: Selznick International 1939. Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1939 film showing director John Cromwell and crew members watching as Carole Lombard and James Stewart rehearse a scene. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso.<br /> <br /> During the Depression an ambitious lawyer finds himself torn between his high-powered career the demands of his difficult mother and his life with his young wife and child. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Selznick International unknown
1939123821Beverly Hills CA: Selznick International / United Artists 1939. Two vintage pressbooks for the 1939 film.<br /> <br /> A fledgling lawyer meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman while on a business trip. They marry but his mother's disapproval and his reticence at work cause difficulties in their marriage. <br /> <br /> Both pressbooks 12 x 18 inches side-stapled. Very Good plus. Selznick International / United Artists unknown
882028Durham EnglandDurham England: 1657 Folio. A lovely manuscript indenture executed under Cromwell's authority and carrying a fine impression of his was seal on parchment. The initial "O" in Oliver decorated with complex scrollwork with the body of the text in a court hand. The seal with coat of arms on obverse with a fine equestrian portrait of Charles IX King of Sweden the Lord Protector. Durham, EnglandDurham, England: , 1657 unknown
1953712299PN. New. 1953. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition. . PN paperback
B9798880568765Paperback / softback. New. paperback
198737917BERTELSMANN CARL 1987. 1. hardcover. Sirmkovrilo! Nur für Mitglieder! BERTELSMANN, CARL hardcover
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134501936X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Z1-I-004-01011Bibliolife. Used - Like New. Used - Like New. Book is new and unread but may have minor shelf wear. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Bibliolife unknown
1822874P15London: Longman Hurst Rees Orme and Brown 1822. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. An uncommon biography on the controversial figure Oliver Cromwell an illustrated memoir written by one of his descendents. The third edition of this uncommon work.Complete in two volumes.An interesting work exploring Cromwell's life and the Protectorate written by a descendent of the subject.Cromwell led armies against Charles I was one of the signatures on Charles' death warrant and serves as the Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658.This biography also looks at the lives of Cromwell's sons Richard and Henry.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece and two plates.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece and two plates. In a rebacked calf binding. Externally smart. A little discolouration to the extremities of the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few small marks to the spines and boards. A small amount of wear to the extremities of the rear boards. Scattered spots to the endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright with scattered spots heavier to the frontispieces and title pages with a tide mark to the frontispiece of Volume I. Very Good Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown hardcover
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