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191025799Damas Lebanon: Edit. B. Asfar 1910. Black and white printed postcard. Unused not dated and divided back. Light wear; in very good condition. . Postcard. Not Bound. Very Good. Edit. B. Asfar paperback books
191025786Damas Lebanon: Bazar d/Orient B. Asfar 1910. Sepia printed postcard. Unused not dated and undivided back. Light wear; in very good condition. . Postcard. Not Bound. Very Good. Bazar d/Orient, B. Asfar paperback books
20157161NY: Crown 2015. First edition first prnt. Signed by Larson on the title page. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Crown Hardcover books
200638669NY:: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. Hardcover. 0743226186 . First printing. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. . Simon & Schuster, hardcover books
19071462Chicago: Lyon & Healy 1907 <br /> <br />. Sheet_music. Color illustrated wraps. Very good. 6 pages. 33 x 27 cm. Cover lightly rubbed interior crisp and clean <br/><br/> Lyon & Healy paperback books
185528465Susquehanna Depot 1855. Pencil pen and ink. Signed in ink: "Theodore Krausch. Susquehana sic Depot. N.Y. and Erie Railroad. October 13 1855." A very handsome drawing of a locomotive by a prominent inventor and engineer.<br/> <br/>Theodore Krausch dates unknown was employed by what was then known as the New York and Erie Railroad at Susquehanna Depot where railway cars and locomotives were designed built and repaired. The town in northeastern Pennsylvania just below the New York border and Binghamton came into existence with the coming of the railroad. Krausch who obtained several patents during his life one for innovations in railway chair design also received a Silver Medal from the American Institute of the City of New York for a drawing of a locomotive no doubt similar to this one. During the 1850s when railway lines and companies were spreading out across the country each railroad customized its engines and cars to its specific needs. There was a large degree of standardization and this Krausch drawing is a perfect rendition of the 4-4-0 wheel arrangement and overall design that was used almost universally in 19th century America. unknown books
200338380Baton Rouge:: Louisiana State University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. Hardcover. 080712866X . First printing. Fine in a fine dust jacket. . Louisiana State University Press, hardcover books
19692222021<p>First edition so stated. Octavo. B/W illustrations. Dust jacket price clipped; light rubbing designed by Robert Reed. Very good. 372 pages.</p><p>Signed and inscribed by King on front free endpaper: "For Gretchen Riddell With deep gratitude for your support and my warmest personal regards. Coretta Scott King 7-2-82."</p> Holt, Rinehart and Winston hardcover books
19161689Battle Creek Michigan: Good Health Publishing Co 1916. Wraps. Original tan wraps. Good. 71 pages. 16 x 10.5 cm. Originally named Western Health Reform Institute John Harvey and his brother W.K. Kellogg built an new structure and took the word "sanatorium" and changed two letters transforming and adding a new word to the English language. 11 paper label/addenda are stapled to the front cover. Chipped creased and rubbed. <br/><br/> Good Health Publishing, Co paperback books
19151340611New York: Macmillan Company 1915. Hardcover. 12mo; G-; Hardcover; Spine grey with gold print; Boards in grey cloth with gold print light wear to spine caps and corners toning to spine light peripheral toning blemishes to front; Text block has inscription in ink on front flyleaf small tear to fore edge of p. 145 light amount of pencil marginal notation; 145 pages. 1340611. FP New Rockville Stock. Macmillan Company hardcover books
13293A "slipper" lamp from the Byzantine period in coarse pink-tan ware with heavy earthen patinas. Plus uncertain Near East likely Late Antique Period 3 Century B.C. to 3 Century AD in reddish terra cotta an amusing figural handle. Handle of a stylized boar with beady eyes straddling the topmost portion of the incise-decorated lid. Lengths: 3" - 3-3/4 unknown books
10582Ancient Lamp from Judea circa 2nd century AD and later. 3" x 2". Lamp has a molded design in discus a sheep among other objects with dark red to brown slip. The lamp is inside a plastic display box with a wooden base. Oil lamps were made of common pottery in the ancient world people did not have much light at nights most homes would contain several oil lamps because olive oil was in abundance and therefore not expensive. There was also an oven that provided a little bit of light but the oil lamps were the main source of light in every home. In excellent condition.<br/><br/>Lamps appear in the Torah and other Jewish sources as a symbol of "lighting" the way for the righteous the wise and for love and other positive values. While fire was often described as being destructive light was given a positive spiritual meaning. The oil lamp and its light were important household items and this may explain their symbolism. Oil lamps were used for many spiritual rituals. unknown books
19232221948<p>First edition. Octavo. Original brown stapled wrappers stamped in black. Good few nicks; chips. 64 pages.</p><p>Signed and inscribed by author on front cover in black ink: "With compliments Howard Jones."</p><p>An essay on the plight of the American Indian and government policy concerning their treatment.</p> Jones, Howard, M.D. paperback books
161037309Etonae: In Collegio Regali excudebat M. Bradwood for Ioannes Norton in Graecis &c. regius typographus 1610. 4to 22.8 cm; 9". 4 ff. 73 1 pp. 4 ff. <br><br>One of the first two books printed at Eton both in Greek and both printed in 1610. The Byzantine poetry here is from the pen of John Mauropus an 11th-century teacher hymnographer orator Byzantine Greek poet and correspondent of scholars.<br>Â Â Â Â This the editio princeps was edited by and has the notes of Matthew Bust 1543 or 15441613 Fellow of Eton College and father of his namesake who was Master of Eton 161130. The prefatory matter and notes are printed in Latin in italics and the main text is in a large greek face; the actual printer's name is from STC.<br>Â Â Â Â Searches of STC WorldCat and ESTC locate many copies in Britain and even Europe but only five in U.S. libraries.<br>Â Â Â Â Provenance: 18th-century ownership inscription at top of title-page: "Petri Bonifantii." Most recently in the library of American collector Albert A. Howard small booklabel "AHA" at rear.<br>Â Â Â Â => An amazing early English schoolbook! <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â STC rev. 14622; ESTC S103427. 20th-century quarter red morocco with red cloth sides. Light age-toning and some stray ink spots. In fact very good. In Collegio Regali, excudebat [M. Bradwood for] Ioannes Norton, in Gr[a]ecis, &c. regius typographus hardcover books
18092221587<p>RARE MIDSHIPMAN APPOINTMENT</p><p>"Th: Jefferson" Partly-printed vellum DS as president 1 page 10" x 10 1/2" January 16 1809. President Jefferson issues a naval appointment for Henry Pilliam. In part: "That reposing special Trust and Confidence in the Patriotism Valour Fidelity and Abilities of Henry Pilliam I do appoint him a midshipman in the Navy of the United States." Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary pf the Navy Robert Smith. The document bears an embossed Navy Department seal to the upper left. Intersecting folds overall wrinkling and light staining otherwise fine condition. Such appointments by Thomas Jefferson are quite scarce as he and the Republican party opposed a strong navy. However as Jefferson's term neared its conclusion the naval forces were beginning to grow out of necessity in order to protect the maritime interests of the United States as merchant vessels were  frequently being interfered with during their voyages on the high seas. Ultimately these disputes would culminate in the War of 1812 during President Madison's administration. A desirable and well-preserved example of a Jefferson appointment. Very good.</p> unknown books
1810WRCLIT67042Japan 1810. Folio 33 x 27.5 cm. Late 19th or early 20th century marbled calf raised bands spine gilt extra gilt label a.e.g. with watercolor river scenes on paper onlaid as doublures. Binding extremities rubbed images offset a bit to interleaves occasional patches of darkening to backgrounds of a few images one corner of an interleaf creased and a bit torn but otherwise very good to near fine. A lovely collection of watercolor images on silk of birds moths and butterflies the artist unknown but the paintings executed with great skill. The twenty-two individual panels vary somewhat in size but approximate 24 x 20 cm to 20 x 16cm and each includes several specimens: in the case of the birds 2-4 in the case of the Lepidoptera 5-10. The individual panels are mounted to heavy stock via blue silk bordering. The birds are identified via manuscript captions next to each bird; the Lepidoptera are not captioned. A pencil note on the free endsheet in an early hand dates the paintings somewhat earlier 1700-1750 Shijo School than do those later in its most recent provenance: tipped in unidentified mid-20th century auction description dating the paintings to early 19th century - private collection. hardcover books
195021606Japan: Artist Published 1950. Group includes two country landscape scenes in color both signed lower left in black ink both approx. 9" x 13"; with 2 ink and wash heightened and accented with white paint winter scenes approx. 10" x 14 1/2" one signed lower right; and 2 ink washes waterside scenes 10" x 14 1/4" one signed lower left. Not dated and circa 1950s; all are laid-down on to paper backers. Light wear; one of the wash pieces with a thin line-scrape; the paper backers with wear and wrinkling in margins creasing couple short tears. The artworks are in very good condition. First Edition. Not Bound. Very Good. Artist Published Paperback books
196724625Tokyo Japan: The Japan Times Ltd. 1967. 30 pages with black and white illustrations. Contents with Kabuki miscellanea discussing the Hanamichi: a Second Stage and the various presentations including Ayatsuri Sambaso Yoshinogawa the Kongen Kusozuri Biki and Fuji Musume dances Nozaki Mura Ehon Taiko Ki Saigo to Butahime Kohjo ceremony with participants being recognized for their great skills earned in the world of Kabuki performers; also the Honcho Nijushi Ko Sannin Katawa. Advertisements on endpapers for the Hamaseiho and the Crescent restaurants and other ads within. Printed by Seiko-sha Co. Ltd. Approx. 7 1/4" x 10" size stapled illustrated softcover wraps. A little edge tips wear to covers; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. The Japan Times, Ltd. Paperback books
200124631Tokyo Japan: International House 2001. 84 pages with articles on Football Hooliganism as a Global Problem by Eric Dunning; EU-Japan Relations: The Swedish EU Presidency by Krister Kumlin; an essay of Remembrances by Edward Sedensticker and Recollections of Postwar Japan by Burton Watson. Also listing recent library notes from the IHJ the Asia Leadership Fellow Program and new IHJ members. Approx. 6" x 9" size printed paper covers. Light wear little rolling to the binding; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. International House Paperback books
195122671Tokyo Japan: Kaizosha 1951. 264 pages; with a black and white photo-illustrated section at front "Franco's Spain"; small illustrations throughout via line drawings some caricatures accompanying articles; text in Japanese; fold-out advertisement section printed in orange; approx. 5 7/8" x 8" size; paper browned not brittle; covers soiled darkened; closed tear to last few leaves; still about good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Kaizosha Paperback books
193022672Tokyo Japan: Dai Nippon Yubenkai Kodansha 1930. 512 pages; with a color fold-out plate of a woman in traditional Japanese costume; another single-page color plate by Kodera; an approx. 23" long folding cartoon-illustrated story tinted in reds; a blue half-tone fold-out section illustrated with male athletic sculptural figures; and black and white illustrations throughout via line drawings cartoon stories some photo-portraits accompanying articles sporting figures including American swim team; text in Japanese; approx. 6" x 8 1/2" size; illustrated paper covers with information for California importation perhaps the publication targeted for the Japanese community there; front cover edge-chipped about detached old tape residue; colors faded; no back cover or spine covering; still about good condition and an interesting compendium of pre-WWII Japanese culture and society in good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Dai Nippon Yubenkai Kodansha Paperback books
196824630Tokyo Japan: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan 1968. 68 pages with color & black and white illustrations including a 3-panel folding color plate of Ginkon Taiken No Ongoshiki The Great Celebration of the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Their Majesties by Yosai Nobukazu found within the article on the Role of Emperor Meiji in Japan's industrial growth. With pieces on the first direct trade between the U.S. and Japan Nakahama Manjiro house-hunting in Tokyo "Japan-America Relations Threatened by Disharmony" and others including U.S.- Japan export & import statistics trade opportunities social and business news of the Chamber. Approx. 7" x 10" size color-illustrated stapled paper covers. Light wear little spotting to the binding; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Paperback books
187826953Gotha Germany: Justus Perthes 1878. Color map of this area only. Approx. 10 1/2" x 16" overall size. from Petermann's Geographische Mitteilungen Schnellpressendruck v. C. Hellfarth in Gotha. Small faint previous ownership stamp on one of the back blank panels of the map of collector Dr. George R. Brush U.S. Navy; served as a surgeon and medical inspector from 1861-1894 & often on-station in various locales in Japan; he has noted a couple of dates on the map journeying from Ozaka to Nara in 1889. A little splitting along old fold lines; in good condition. Map. Not Bound. Good. Justus Perthes paperback books
188726924Chicago Illinois: Rand McNally & Co. 1887. Pocket map of Japan printed in colors detailing the Japanese island system in two separate maps: Northern Japan with an inset at top of Chishima; with the previous owner noting the location of the volcano Bandai-San. Approx. 13 3/4" x 21" overall size; and Southern Japan with inset of Yayeyama and Riukiu Island chain approx. 14" x 20 3/4". With a folding Index and Population of Towns in Japan having a pronunciation list and giving the districts islands lakes mountains provinces rivers and towns; this is printed two sides approx. 13 3/4" x 19 3/4" size. Bookseller's ticket on front inner panel of the cover of Kelly & Walsh Ltd. Printers Publishers Booksellers Stationers &c. &c. &c. No. 28. Yokohama. Small faint previous ownership stamps on the blank panels on the back of the maps as well as on the front endpaper of the cover of collector Dr. George R. Brush U.S. Navy; served as a surgeon and medical inspector from 1861-1894 & often on-station in various locales in Japan. Maps & index contained in the publisher's dark brown cloth binding approx. 3 1/2" x 6 1/4" size gilt titled. Some color mottling to the case light wear; map papers darkened a little; Northern Japan & the Index loose; Southern Japan still attached to the inner cover; in very good condition. Pocket Map. Hard Cover. Very Good. Rand, McNally & Co. hardcover books
188926938Osaka Japan: Aoki Szandow 1889. C. 120 pages; most of which have an illustration and sometimes two. Text in Japanese; titles given in English. Colin Franklin in 'Exploring Japanese Books and Scrolls' calls these publications an "appealing series of guides As travel within Japan had been restricted for three centuries and travel abroad forbidden these represented the new freedom. They combine charm with taste and a fine vagueness about that obsession of modern publishers "the market." As book-production they jump into more popular format with color-printed pictures over boards to bind themwith English captions erratic and fearless the many hundred illustrations which adorn the Japanese text.were they for the tour-guide to show his visitor - or in the world for Japanese travelers to show their guides Neither of these perhaps just a venture over the border into Western habit. They are excellent little books to leaf throughTechnically too they joined West with East. A new method was used for illustration: relief metal-cut like white-line wood engraving - Bewick's technique - difficult and delicate to manage practical in Japan for just a few years in the last quarter of the century. Paper suitable for such fine-line reproduction smooth machine-made was folded at the fore-edges in the traditional Japanese way. End-leaves and all edges were marbled an innovation for which as has been mentioned these books are now admired by collectors in JapanThey providetempting glimpses of all manner of scene and aspect of life on the eve of change" This is one volume of the 7-volume series. Approx. 4" x 6" size; bound in illustrated paper covered boards; cloth spine marbled endpapers all edges marbled. Some edge tips wear to the binding; contents in very good condition. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Aoki Szandow hardcover books
