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028574Np./Nd Los Angeles: Np. Octavo. 75 pages. As automobile use and streetcar ridership skyrocketed the city introduced the Hill Street tunnels. By 1913 the tunnel had been built and was a fate accomplished but the issue in the case asks: whether the city had the right to do so. Once the subterranean shortcut shaved tens of minutes off travel time between Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles when it opened. A few days later local citizens celebrated its opening with a Tunnel Day joyride down Sunset Boulevard motorcars and horse-drawn carriages racing alongside the Los Angeles Pacific's streetcars. Once the 101 became the solution to the traffic issue with construction beginning in 1949 the Hill Street Tunnel came to an end. The only recorded copy is in the Huntington Library OCLC: 77975582. Our copy has extensive staining though the entire text and footnotes but can easily be read corners torn away to first few leaves not affecting text with its wide margins. One of the major documents and the legal issues in the early 20th century history of Los Angeles. Np unknown
1952151429N.p.: N.p. 1952. Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Max Ophuls on the set of the 1952 film. With a few small holograph pencil annotations on the verso. <br/><br/>Based on three short stories by Guy de Maupassant: "Le Masque" 1889 "La Maison Tellier" 1881 and "Le Modele" 1883. An exploration of pleasure and its repercussions.<br/><br/>Set and shot on location in Paris and Calvados France <br/><br/>9.25 x 7 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
18888363New Orleans Louisiana: Louisiana State Lottery Company 1888. Very good. 6 7/8†x 5 3/8â€. Stapled illustrated wrappers. Pp. 16. Very good: wrappers with some soil spots and a touch of corner wear; scattered spotting and soiling to margins and edges lightly affecting two images. <br /> <br /> This is a rare promotional composed of drawings and poems for the 1888 “Mammoth Drawing†of the Louisiana State Lottery Company LSLC. <br /> <br /> A scholarly article published in The Southwestern Social Science Quarterly Vol. 20 No. 4 March 1940 detailed the fascinating history of the LSLC which was chartered in 1868<br /> <br /> “as an aftermath of the War Between the States. The necessity of financial reconstruction was one of the impelling forces. The gambling concerns in New Orleans were corrupting officers and bribing the police and it was thought these evils could be reduced by making gambling legitimate . . . LSLC was an important force in the economic social and religious life of the State . . . It was stated that the company had every legislature in its power from 1868 to 1892 . . .†<br /> <br /> LSLC was said to be “generous to charity and to public enterprises†with donations to the Howard Memorial Library and the Confederate Memorial Building among other New Orleans foundations. In 1890 the company sent Governor Francis T. Nicholls a check for $100000 “to be used in your discretion to protect the people of Louisiana against the inundation now apparently so imminent in consequence of the threatening condition of the river.†Nicholls staunchly anti-lottery returned the check and the money was “distributed by the company directly to the people to relieve the distress when the levees broke.†LSLC was abolished by federal law in 1892. <br /> <br /> This small volume in charming caricature and verse poses various ways one could lose all one's money whether through stocks cards or poor choice of banks. It suggests playing the lottery to recoup one's funds. <br /> <br /> The tale was followed by an announcement for the “Great Mammoth Drawing†of December 1888 featuring “three capital prizes†“45 grand prizes†and “3000 additional prizes together aggregating over two millions of money.†It listed the prices of the various tickets available from whole and halves down to “fortieths†for $1 as well as instructions and a form to obtain tickets by writing to M.A. Dauphin president of the LSLC. The final page ran a “fac-simile – full size†of “one of Washington's tickets still preserved†for a lottery in 1768. <br /> <br /> A rare advertisement for the Louisiana lottery. OCLC shows one holding. [Louisiana State Lottery Company] unknown
2013x-9400978847D. Reidel Publishing Company 2013. Paperback. New. 536 pages. 9.25x6.10x1.21 inches. D. Reidel Publishing Company paperback
1889136591889 Paris, s.n., 15 avril 1889. PREMIER NUMÉRO de cette revue littéraire bimensuelle fondée et dirigée par Léon Deschamps. Fidèle à son ambitieux programme placé en introduction : "Faire à elle seule ce que tous les autres n'ont ni su ni voulu faire", cette revue d'avant-garde très éclectique connut rapidement un essor considérable, multiplia ses activités et continua de paraître jusqu'en 1914. Le tirage de ce premier numéro n'est pas précisé mais l'écrivain Ernest Raynaud, dans ses "Souvenirs", note qu'il est "fort restreint". Plaquette in-8 de 10 pp. Exemplaire bien complet de l'illustration tirée à part, représentant un portrait du poète Émile Goudeau, par Uzès. Bon état, dos restauré, tampon d'ex-libris sur la première page.
33818In-8, plein veau de l'époque, dos à 5 nerfs orné de compartiments fleuronnés, (34), xij, 250 p. et (2), 112 p. [Introduction à l'application de l'algèbre à la géométrie], rousseurs, nombreux graphiques, figures géométriques dans le texte et une planche dépliante. Paris, Estienne Ganeau, Jean Boudot et Laurent Rondet, 1722.
8vo., First Edition; handsomely bound in green full morocco, back gilt with five raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled and ruled in gilt, uncut, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation.
1991Alibris.0018006American Association of Petroleum Geologists. 1991. Unabridged. Hard cover. Very good in good dust jacket. small tears to edges of dust jacket. 834 p. AAPG Memoir 47. American Association of Petroleum Geologists hardcover
1961SEXBLAKE10Amalgamated Press 1961. Soft Cover. VG - Very Good. First Edition. Collection of ELEVEN issues from the 4th series of The Sexton Blake Library published by Amalgamated Press in 1961. Featuring issues: #469: 'Shot From The Dark' by Philip Chambers 1961. #470: 'Pursuit To Algeria' by Arthur Maclean George Paul Mann 1961. #471: 'Something to Kill About' by Desmond Reid Robert C. Elliott 1961. #472: 'Assault and Pepper' by Jack Trevor Story 1961. #473: 'Suddenly it's Murder' by Jack Trevor Story 1961. #474: 'State of Fear' by Desmond Reid George Hamilton Teed 1961. #482: 'Murder By Moonlight' by Desmond Reid Wilfred McNeilly 1961. #483: 'Death Her Destination' by Warwick Jardine Francis Warwick 1961. #484: 'Trouble Is My Name!' by Rex Dolphin 1961. #485: 'Assignment Doomsday' by Martin Thomas Thomas Martin 1961. #489: 'Keep It Secret!' by Philip Chambers 1961. 64 pages. Black & White illustrations. 5" x 7" 135mm x 185mm. 3 Amalgamated Press paperback
1946130828Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1946. Draft script for the 1947 film. Copy belonging to actor Van Heflin with his manuscript signature on the front wrapper and his annotations throughout. <br /> <br /> A miscommunication leads to an ill-fated marriage in Victor Saville's 1946 film. Starring Lana Turner Van Heflin and Donna Reed and winner of one Academy Award. <br /> <br /> Goldenrod titled wrappers rubber-stamped as Complete on the front wrapper copy No. 93 dated 8-20-46 with credit for producer Wilson. 158 leaves mimeograph duplication with annotations throughout. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. <br /> <br /> Warner Archive. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1952149919Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1952. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1952 French anthology film showing director Max Ophuls with a camera crew filming a scene with actor Jean Gabin who appears in the episode "La Maison Tellier." <br/><br/>Based on three short stories by Guy de Maupassant: "Le Masque" 1889 "La Maison Tellier" 1881 and "Le Modele" 1883. An exploration of pleasure and its repercussions.<br/><br/>Set and shot on location in Paris and Calvados France<br/><br/>7 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown books
2018x-1138320870Routledge 2018. Hardcover. New. 280 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. Routledge hardcover
20141-0073532266McGraw-Hill Science Engineering 2014. Paperback. New. 10 spi edition. 468 pages. 10.50x8.75x1.00 inches. McGraw-Hill Science Engineering paperback
19729202Washington D.C.: U.S. Secretariat International Book Year 1972 1972. First edition. 22x18" screen printed in pink and blue on opaque Mylar. Few superficial scuffs mainly to lower margin. Very good. Will ship rolled. <br /> <br /> Very scarce original poster from the UESCO-designated IBY 1972 promoting American participation in the observance. The initiative sought to emphasize the importance of books and literacy in education and culture as well as the social role of all those involved in publishing - from authors to printers booksellers libraries etc. The U.S. Secretariat operated from roughly 1971 in the planning phase through 1973 following the observance.<br /> <br /> The image on this poster was generated on computer at Dolphin Productions Inc. a New York-based animation house that produced some of the earliest computer animation and graphics in the U.S. It was printed by Auto Screen/Lehigh Inc. on mylar supplied by Arkwright Interlaken. <br /> <br /> <br /> Really a tremendous frequently reproduced and visually appealing piece; futuristic in design this image speaks to the importance of books and literacy in the age of early computers. There is a listing in OCLC for this poster but it does not cite any physical holdings. . U.S. Secretariat, International Book Year, 1972 unknown
1959SEXBLAKE09Amalgamated Press 1959-1960. Soft Cover. G - Good. First Edition. Collection of TWELVE issues from the 4th series of The Sexton Blake Library published by Amalgamated Press between 1959 and 1960. Featuring issues: #435: 'Espresso Jungle' by W. Howard Baker & 'The Penny Murder' by Jack Trevor Story 1959. #436: 'Home Sweet Homicide' by Jack Trevor Story 1959. #437: 'Walk in the Shadows' by Rex Dolphin 1959. #438: 'Touch of Evil' by Arthur Maclean E. C. Tubb 1959. #439: 'Killer's Playground' by Edwin Harrison Eric Alan Ballard 1959. #440: 'Fear Is My Shadow' by Martin Thomas Thomas Martin 1959. #457: 'The World-Shakers!' by Desmond Reid Rex Dolphin 1960. #458: 'Large Type Killer' by Richard Williams Jack Trevor Story 1960. #459: 'Date With Danger!' by Martin Thomas Thomas Martin 1960. #460: 'Some Died Laughing!' by Rex Dolphin 1960. #463: 'Contract For A Killer' by Desmond Reid Rex Dolphin 1960. #464: 'The Big Steal!' by Jack Trevor Story 1960. 64 pages. Black & White illustrations. 5" x 7" 135mm x 185mm. 3 Amalgamated Press paperback
17321857Couverture rigide Deville Frères et L. Chalmette 1732 Lyon 28x20,5 cm
189533592Paris E.BERNARD & cIE 1895 Rare édition Française traduite, annotée & augmentée par MM Boyn et Martinenq avec préface de M. Pérignon , un volume de texte in-8 et un atlas en feuilles in-4° de 76 planches dépliantes percaline éditeur violette, dos passés il s'agit des deux volumes de la première partie , une partie navigation suivra, le dos du portefeuille des planches est en mauvais état
New-May2-2017--18862McGraw-Hill Education 2014-03-11. Spiral-bound. New. 0x0x0. New US Edition Textbook Ships with Emailed Tracking from USA McGraw-Hill Education unknown
013783Simon ou Siméon Cortaud ou Courtaud (1583-1664), médecin du roi Louis XIII, reçu docteur en 1611, professeur et doyen de la faculté de médecine de Montpellier à partir de 1620, médecin du dauphin Louis XIV, neveu de Jean Héroard, protestant. Il était natif de Montpellier. P.S. « Cortaud », 17 août 1620, 1p in-4 oblong. Sur parchemin. Reçu pour le paiement de ses gages. Au dos, note vraisemblablement autographe : « pour servir de Reçu. » (7 lignes). [280-2]
1952155081Paris: Columbia Pictures 1952. Collection of 20 vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1952 film. One photograph with the stamp of Columbia Pictures on the verso. <br /> <br /> Based on three short stories by Guy de Maupassant: "Le Masque" 1889 "La Maison Tellier" 1881 and "Le Modele" 1883. An exploration of pleasure and its repercussions.<br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in Paris and Calvados France.<br /> <br /> 9.75 x 7.25 inches. Very Good plus with light edgewear and creasing at the corners. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection 444. Columbia Pictures unknown
1946130828Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1946. Draft script for the 1947 film. Copy belonging to actor Van Heflin with his holograph signature to the front wrapper and his annotations throughout. <br/><br/>A miscommunication leads to an ill-fated marriage in Victor Saville's 1946 film. Starring Lana Turner Van Heflin and Donna Reed and winner of one Academy Award. <br/><br/>Goldenrod titled wrappers rubber-stamped as Complete on the front wrapper copy No. 93 dated 8-20-46 with credit for producer Wilson. 158 leaves mimeograph duplication with annotations throughout. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. <br/><br/>Warner Archive. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
520 pages. Index. Many black and white illustrations. Chapters include: Early History, The Fishing Industry, Lumbering, Agriculture, The War Years, Education, Winnipegosis News Reports from the Dauphin Herald; Local Government, Sports, Churches, Organizations, Family Histories, Mini Histories, Reminiscences and Diary Excerpt. Attractive silver decoration and lettering upon dark blue front board. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. An attractive copy of this substantial work. Book
185023692(vers 1850). Format 320 x 450 mm, avec marges 440 x 590 mm. (Papier uniformément jauni).
013757Jean Boudin (1660?-1728), médecin, docteur de la faculté de médecine de Paris en 1683, médecin du roi, premier médecin de Monseigneur [le dauphin], médecin de la maison de la duchesse de Bourgogne, a soigné le roi d'Angleterre à Saint Germain, a assisté Vauban à son agonie, accusera le duc d'Orléans d'avoir empoisonné le duc et le duchesse de Bourgogne. P.S., 16 avril 1706, 1p in-8. Quittance pour un paiement sur sa rente, contresignée par un notaire. [279-2]
970744Le Graphomane - B.L.F.C. Paris 1985 Fort in-8 carré ( 235 X 180 mm ), broché. Edition originale au tirage limité à 800 exemplaires numérotés. Iconographie. Bel exemplaire. Bibliographie indispensable.