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193918041701London: James Clarke & Co. Ltd 1939. Wraps. Near fine. Gill Eric. A small book by the inimitable printmaker and typographer Eric Gill 1882-1940 in which he makes a case for socialism and social justice through the lens of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ; each stage of his crucifixion is examined and explored as it relates to contemporary social and economic issues. <br/><br/>This book features a wood engraving by Gill of Jesus Christ carrying the cross done in simple line work carved into the block.<br/><br/>___DESCRIPTION: Green paper wraps dark navy lettering and wood engraving by Eric Gill on the front wrap dark navy lettering on the spine title page with same wood engraving as the front wrap; sixteenmo 6.5" by 4" pagination: i-iv 1-21. <br/><br/>___CONDITION: Volume is near fine with clean wraps a strong square text block with solid hinges the interior is clean and bright and entirely free of prior owner markings; spine is sunned shallow crease to the front wrap very slight wear to the corners and slight cracking at the gutter of pages 16 and 17 but text block is still strong.<br/><br/>___CITATION: Gill no. 40.<br/><br/>___POSTAGE: Â International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.<br/><br/>___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. James Clarke & Co. Ltd unknown books
1921239342Ditchling Sussex: Printed and Published at S. Dominic's Press 1921. 6 46 pp. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Linen and boards untitled. About fine. 6 46 pp. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Gill 8; Taylor A82 Printed and Published at S. Dominic's Press unknown books
192141278Ditchling Sussex: S. Dominic's Press 1921. First Edition. Variant binding a. 12mo 18cm.; publisher's linen-backed grey paper-covered boards; 646pp. A hint of wear and toning to board extremities else Very Good to Near Fine. GILL 8 describing the first state binding as sewn cream wrappers in glassine dust jacket. S. Dominic's Press unknown books
192122243Ditchling: St. Dominic's Press 1921. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. cream cloth and buff boards. V ery good. Gill Eric. VIII 48 pages. 20 x 12 cm. Limited edition one of 240 copies in Caslon O.F. on hand-made paper watermarked with a device Bible & Crown. GILL 8 and No. 34 of St. Dominic's Press publications. Evan Gill also notes the two variant as noted below this copy in boards and cloth. St. Dominic's Press hardcover books
192120370Ditchling: St. Dominic's Press 1921. First edition. Original Wraps. Orig. cream wrappers toned. Very good in original frayed tissue wrapper. Gill Eric. VIII 48 pages. 20 x 12 cm. Limited edition one of 240 copies in Caslon O.F. on hand-made paper watermarked with a device Bible & Crown. GILL 8 and No. 34 of St. Dominic's Press publications. Evan Gill also notes the two variant editions in boards. St. Dominic's Press unknown books
1984492391984. Gill T.D. South West Africa and the Sacred Trust 1919-1972. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Instituut 1984. ISBN 9067040274. ix 107 pp. Softbound worn. Heavy ink and pen markings thoughout. A reading copy. $5. unknown books
1951146940London: Printed in England & Published by Curtis Warren Ltd. 1951. Octavo cover by Ray Theobald pictorial wrappers. First edition. Earth and Venus go to war over a fuel found on Venus. ". shoddy space opera." - Harbottle and Holland. Reginald 07553. Harbottle and Holland A257. 35¢ price stamped on front cover from owner's name stamped on title page spine panel a bit tanned a nearly fine copy. #146940 Printed in England & Published by Curtis Warren Ltd. unknown books
1951146939London: Printed in England & Published by Curtis Warren Ltd. 1951. Octavo cover by Ray Theobald pictorial wrappers. First edition. Earth and Venus go to war over a fuel found on Venus. ". shoddy space opera." - Harbottle and Holland. Reginald 07553. Harbottle and Holland A257. Short closed tear at bottom left corner of front cover else a fine copy. #146939 Printed in England & Published by Curtis Warren Ltd. unknown books
20082308372New York: Parragon 2008. First Edition. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. Faint sticker remnant. 2008 Large Hardcover. A remarkable journey through the animals birds and insects of the tropical rainforest. Parragon unknown books
199930870London: Doubleday 1999. 8vo. 304 pp. <br><br>First edition. This novel won the "Bad Sex in Fiction" award in 1999. Publisher's wrappers light wear spine faintly creased. Doubleday unknown books
1952151321London: Printed in Great Britain and Published by Curtis Warren Limited 1952. Octavo cover by Ray Theobald pictorial wrappers. First edition. Earth astronauts on a four-year expedition to Alpha Centauri are attacked and kidnapped by survivors of an atomic war whose males have been sterilized by radiation. The Earth males will be used for breeding stock. "A well-written and interesting study of a female-dominated world with a surprisingly downbeat ending." - Harbottle and Holland. Reginald 07610. Harbottle and Holland A279. Touch of wear at upper spine end a fine copy. #151321 Printed in Great Britain and Published by Curtis Warren Limited unknown books
197813666New York: Methuen 1978. First edition. Cloth. Lightly rubbed else near fine with owner's inscription on endpaper in very good dj with small tears and chips at extremities. 222 pp. Illus. with color & b/w photos. 4to. Methuen hardcover books
1978268230New York: Methuen 1978. First. hardcover. very good/near fine. Color photographs by Dudley Witney. 223 pages 4to green cloth dust wrapper. New York: Methuen 1978. First American Edition. Embossed private library stamp on title else near fine in near fine dust wrapper.<br/><br/> Methuen unknown books
1978121296New York: Methuen 1978. First. hardcover. very good/very good-. Color photographs by Dudley Witney. 223 pages 4to cloth dust wrapper edge-worn chipped and price-clipped. New York: Methuen 1978. First American Edition. A very good copy in a very good- dust wrapper.<br/><br/> Presentation on flyleaf: "For my beloved Edith and Marty Segal - Merry Christmas! gratefully Brendan." Gill drew a small green and red Christmas tree within the presentation.<br/><br/> Methuen unknown books
19781311378New York: Methuen Inc 1978. First American Edition. Hardcover. Large Octavo; VG/VG-Hardcover; Sunned blue spine with gold text; Moderate shelf wear and age to dust jacket slight fraying and creasing along sides and edges jacket now protected in Mylar cover; Cloth boards are strong and clean binding solid INSCRIBED BY AUTHORS DUDLEY & WHITNEY on front page; Heavy foxing to text block exterior otherwise text block clean vivid color photo illustrations some full page; 223 pp<br /> <p>Additional shipping is needed for expedited / international orders. Books too heavy/ large to ship via economy international shipping methods. For international/expedited orders please inquire for rates. 1311378. FP New Rockville Stock. Methuen, Inc hardcover books
19781268383New York: Methuen 1978. First American Edition. 4to. 223pp.; VG/VG-; spine teal with gold lettering; dust jacket protected with a mylar covering; bumping and chipping to corners head and tail of spine; spotting to text block; price unclipped; INSCRIBED by both authors on second front endpage; shelved photography or front table. 1268383. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Methuen unknown books
19282221843<p>SUPERB WATERCOLOR COCKTAIL SCENE</p><p>Fine original watercolor and pencil drawing of a crowded patio sidewalk cafe scene with 21 standing and seated figures smartly dressed enjoying cocktails as their waiters circulate. In the back ground are two vignettes bar scenes with shelves stocked with various liqueurs. In one vignette a man sips his cocktail at the bar. This may well be the Cafe-de la Terrasse near the French village of Salies-de-Bearn where Eric Gill and daughter Joanna spent time in 1928. 11" x 15 1/4". Signed in lower left corner and dated 1928. Very good several small pin holes.</p><p>From the collection of Eric Gill. Previously sold at Sotheby's London in the 1980's.</p><p>See pages 217-218 in Fiona MacCarthy's 1989 Eric Gill book for details of Joanna's Eric Gill's time in Salies-de-Bearn.</p> unknown books
1972300316New York: Holt 1972. First. hardcover. fine/near fine. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs. 4to purple cloth d.w. just a bit scuffed. New York: Holt Rinehart & Winston 1972. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper.<br/><br/> Holt unknown books
197218371New York: Holt Rinehart & Winston 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/near fine. 4to. Publisher's gilt-stamped purple cloth in photographic dust jacket. A near fine copy in like DJ. Minimal toning and edgewear to jacket. Trace soil to boards. Small corner crease to one page. Interior trivally toned else crisp and clean throughout. Binding tight. 287pp. <br/><br/>Photographic celebration of the actress Tallulah Bankhead. A lovely production. Holt, Rinehart & Winston hardcover books
1972104033New York: Holt Rinehart Winston 1972. First edition. Hardcover. An illustrated biography of famous actress Tallulah Bankhead. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. Holt, Rinehart Winston unknown books
19451340125Santa Barbara: Privately Printed 1945. Limited edition. Hardcover. Octavo; Limited edition 135/275; G; Hardcover; Spine blue with black print on tan label; Boards quarter bound with blue cloth to spine and grey paper to boards light bump to bottom fore corner light peripheral toning; Text block clean and tight; "Christmas 1945"-- cover; Inscribed in ink by author on front endpaper; 39 pages frontispiece illustrated b&w. 1340125. FP New Rockville Stock. Privately Printed hardcover books
2016UPARTAS00fpClarkson Potter 2016. Fine. Parla Katie. Tasting Rome: Fresh Flavors and Forgotten Recipes from an Ancient City. Gill Kristina. New York NY: Clarkson Potter 2016. 255pp. Indexed. Illustrated. 4to. Pictorial hardcover. Book condition: Near fine. Clarkson Potter hardcover books
19343117London: Lovat Dickson 1934. 4to. Printed wrappers on smooth paper folded uncut. Announcement and specimen pages for "The Seven Deadly Virtues" with two full-size illustrations in line by Tegetmeier. <br/><br/> Lovat Dickson unknown books
20072286986Simon & Schuster 2007. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First edition. Remainder mark. 2007 Hard Cover. A London Sunday Times columnist presents a collection of politically incorrect essays critiquing what the author believes are cultural eccentricities behind British society's calm and refined surface in a whimsical tribute that celebrates everything from drinking traditions to national war memorials. By the author of A.A. Gill Is Away. Simon & Schuster hardcover books
198984807London: Unwin-Hyman 1989. Octavo boards. First edition. The author's first novel. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. #84807 Unwin-Hyman unknown books
