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20024688New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux 2002. First edition of this collection of poems. Octavo original half cloth. Association copy inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow writer Peter Matthiessen "To Peter Matthiessen- most amicably- Adam Zagajewski Houseton February 2005." Also laid into this book is a note to Matthiessen stating that "Adam was pleased to inscribed this copy." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rodrigo Corral. Translated by Clare Cavanagh and Renata Gorczynski Benjamin Ivry and C.K. Williams. "Zagajewski's poems transport us into a realm that is majestic boundless and unknown" Edward Hirsch The Washington Post Book World. Farrar, Straus and Giroux hardcover books
17745594London 1774. Engraving by J. Roberts. Expert repairs to lower left corner. A fine architectural engraving of the interior of Kenwood House in Hampstead London re-modelled in 1761-1773 and now home to the Iveagh Bequest picture collection.<br/> <br/>Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57 Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia is clearly very like the archaeological investigations Piranesi was making at the same time of similar ruins. Piranesi's friendship and passion for Roman Classicism were seminal influences on Adam and the greatest single factor other than his own talent in the work Adam produced on his return to England. Upon his return the brothers launched their career by building the Adelphi from the Thames to the Strand in London which although not a commercial success at the time included one of London's most cherished buildings the Adlephi Theatre. Together the Adam brothers designed and built some of the most famous buildings in England including such bastions of English architecture as Kenwood House Keddlestone Manor and Syon House. To the interiors of their English country houses the Adams brought wonderful ornamental elements in niches lunettes festoons and reliefs. Their classically designed buildings were so numerous in London that they changed the prevailing feel of the city and established their brand of neo-Classicism as the model of elegance and importance. It is asserted that the brothers originated the concept of the uniform facade attached to the typical English row house an architectural device that distinguishes London buildings. This monumental contribution is evidenced in the Adams' designs for Portland Place and Fitzroy Square and these were used as architectural models for the whole city. The brothers brought their talents into other areas by designing furniture to complement their beautiful interiors and by creating and publishing a treatise of design entitled 'Works in Architecture'. The work was published in three volumes over an extended span of time beginning in 1773 with the final volume being published posthumously in 1822.<br/> <br/>Cf. Brunet I.47; cf. Lowndes I p.8; DNB; Wilton-Ely The Mind and Art of Giovanni Battista Piranesi. unknown books
177817136London 1778. Copper engraving. Engraved by P. Mazell. In excellent condition. An elegant engraving the Porter's Lodge at Shelburne House in Berkeley Square in London.<br/> <br/>Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57 Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia is clearly very like the archaeological investigations Piranesi was making at the same time of similar ruins. Piranesi's friendship and passion for Roman Classicism were seminal influences on Adam and the greatest single factor other than his own talent in the work Adam produced on his return to England. Upon his return the brothers launched their career by building the Adelphi from the Thames to the Strand in London which although not a commercial success at the time included one of London's most cherished buildings the Adlephi Theatre. Together the Adam brothers designed and built some of the most famous buildings in England including such bastions of English architecture as Kenwood House Keddlestone Manor and Syon House. To the interiors of their English country houses the Adams brought wonderful ornamental elements in niches lunettes festoons and reliefs. Their classically designed buildings were so numerous in London that they changed the prevailing feel of the city and established their brand of neo-Classicism as the model of elegance and importance. It is asserted that the brothers originated the concept of the uniform facade attached to the typical English row house an architectural device that distinguishes London buildings. This monumental contribution is evidenced in the Adams' designs for Portland Place and Fitzroy Square and these were used as architectural models for the whole city. The brothers brought their talents into other areas by designing furniture to complement their beautiful interiors and by creating and publishing a treatise of design entitled 'Works in Architecture'. The work was published in three volumes over an extended span of time beginning in 1773 with the final volume being published posthumously in 1822.<br/> <br/>Cf. Brunet I.47; cf. Lowndes I p.8; DNB; Wilton-Ely The Mind and Art of Giovanni Battista Piranesi. unknown books
177517123London 1775. Engraving by Joshua Record. In excellent condition. An elegant engraving showing the two chimneys in Lord Derby's house in Grosvenor Square London.<br/> <br/>Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57 Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia is clearly very like the archaeological investigations Piranesi was making at the same time of similar ruins. Piranesi's friendship and passion for Roman Classicism were seminal influences on Adam and the greatest single factor other than his own talent in the work Adam produced on his return to England. Upon his return the brothers launched their career by building the Adelphi from the Thames to the Strand in London which although not a commercial success at the time included one of London's most cherished buildings the Adlephi Theatre. Together the Adam brothers designed and built some of the most famous buildings in England including such bastions of English architecture as Kenwood House Keddlestone Manor and Syon House. To the interiors of their English country houses the Adams brought wonderful ornamental elements in niches lunettes festoons and reliefs. Their classically designed buildings were so numerous in London that they changed the prevailing feel of the city and established their brand of neo-Classicism as the model of elegance and importance. It is asserted that the brothers originated the concept of the uniform facade attached to the typical English row house an architectural device that distinguishes London buildings. This monumental contribution is evidenced in the Adams' designs for Portland Place and Fitzroy Square and these were used as architectural models for the whole city. The brothers brought their talents into other areas by designing furniture to complement their beautiful interiors and by creating and publishing a treatise of design entitled 'Works in Architecture'. The work was published in three volumes over an extended span of time beginning in 1773 with the final volume being published posthumously in 1822.<br/> <br/>Cf. Brunet I.47; cf. Lowndes I p.8;DNB; Wilton-Ely The Mind and Art of Giovanni Battista Piranesi. unknown books
177517574London 1775. Engraving by P. Begbie. In excellent condition with the exception of being trimmed just outside the platemark on the left margin. An elegant engraving depicting various furnishings designed by Robert and James Adam including decorative clocks an ornamental knocker and two elaborate hanging lights.<br/> <br/>Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57 Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia is clearly very like the archaeological investigations Piranesi was making at the same time of similar ruins. Piranesi's friendship and passion for Roman Classicism were seminal influences on Adam and the greatest single factor other than his own talent in the work Adam produced on his return to England. Upon his return the brothers launched their career by building the Adelphi from the Thames to the Strand in London which although not a commercial success at the time included one of London's most cherished buildings the Adlephi Theatre. Together the Adam brothers designed and built some of the most famous buildings in England including such bastions of English architecture as Kenwood House Keddlestone Manor and Syon House. To the interiors of their English country houses the Adams brought wonderful ornamental elements in niches lunettes festoons and reliefs. Their classically designed buildings were so numerous in London that they changed the prevailing feel of the city and established their brand of neo-Classicism as the model of elegance and importance. It is asserted that the brothers originated the concept of the uniform facade attached to the typical English row house an architectural device that distinguishes London buildings. This monumental contribution is evidenced in the Adams' designs for Portland Place and Fitzroy Square and these were used as architectural models for the whole city. The brothers brought their talents into other areas by designing furniture to complement their beautiful interiors and by creating and publishing a treatise of design entitled 'Works in Architecture'. The work was published in three volumes over an extended span of time beginning in 1773 with the final volume being published posthumously in 1822.<br/> <br/>Cf. Brunet I.47; cf. Lowndes I p.8; DNB; Wilton-Ely The Mind and Art of Giovanni Battista Piranesi. unknown books
1964005790New York: Acadia Press 1964. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine. First edition of this poetry volume. Near fine in special glossy decorated card wrappers. One of only 50 copies SIGNED by Adams and Jess. This issue restores the cover design and two drawings from the illustrator's original book plan. Scarce. Signed by Author. <br/><br/> Acadia Press paperback books
1796289419Philadelphia: Printed By Thomas Dobson 1796. Second American Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Volume 2 only of 3 volumes; the Second American Edition. Scattered foxing. Full sheep binding. Edgewear to spine with some small loss of leather at top. Front board has been discreetly reattached. A quite serviceable copy of this volume from this early edition. Very Good binding. Printed By Thomas Dobson unknown books
184437320Maysville KY: Collins & Brown 1844. 8vo. 298 pp. Original brown cloth gilt on spine; some foxing but very good. First edition. Coleman 1: "A valuable work on early Kentucky agriculture and livestock raising. Contains chapters on the hemp industry of Kentucky crop rotations and soil building." <br/><br/> Collins & Brown hardcover books
186133179Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black 1861. 28 maps. Map of Northern Wales has short tears some spotting outer panel from folding map at 237 lacking map at page 437 with tears along folds map at page 493 separated at folds folding map of England at back repaired with tape some tears and spotting. 15 plates of views and one illustration lacking frontispiece. Pp. vi-xxviii 554 30 of 32 pages publisher's advertisements at back advertiseing third edition of this work. 1 vols. 8vo. Original green limp cloth boards by Ramage spine gilt upper cover with gilt. Rubbed tears along joints some repair lacking leaves preceding title and first leaf of advertisements some waterstaining and browning else quite good. 28 maps. Map of Northern Wales has short tears some spotting outer panel from folding map at 237 lacking map at page 437 with tears along folds map at page 493 separated at folds folding map of England at back repaired with tape some tears and spotting. 15 plates of views and one illustration lacking frontispiece. Pp. vi-xxviii 554 30 of 32 pages publisher's advertisements at back advertiseing third edition of this work. 1 vols. 8vo. Adam and Charles Black unknown books
1792304899Speyer Austria 1792. 4 pp. pen and ink on paper in French in various hands with embossed seal. Old folds and light soiling paper repairs at folds. 4 pp. pen and ink on paper in French in various hands with embossed seal. Document payorder for firewood for the French Army encamped at Speyer "pour le chauffage de l'armée au Camp et Corps de Gardes" signed by General Adam Philippe Comte de Custine and Claude Blanchard. Both Custine 1740-1793 and Blanchard 1742-1802 fought in the American Revolution. Custine who lead the French forces in the Rhine campagins that seized Speyer and Mainz was guillotined in 1793 during the Reign of Terror. unknown books
1983152235N.p.: N.p. 1983. Six sets of original storyboards for the 1983 film. Housed in a MCA Universal City Studios manila envelope.<br/><br/>The dead-end drivers of a rundown cab company must band together with the help of their naive newest member to save themselves from a rival company and to help Mr. T teach kids to say no to drugs. <br/><br/>Set and shot on location in Washington DC. <br/><br/>Approximately 200 leaves in total. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine each set partially bound with a single paperclip. N.p. unknown books
1966150654Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1966. Three vintage photographs one publicity still photograph of Adam West as Batman and two studio still photographs one of Frank Gorshin and Lee Meriwether as The Riddler and The Catwoman respectively and one of Burgess Meredith Cesar Romero and Frank Gorshin as The Penguin The Joker and The Riddler respectively from the 1966 film. <br/><br/>The first full-length film adaptation of the DC Comic character Batman originally planned as the pilot film for the television series which aired on ABC from 1966 to 1968 the film was released shortly after the end of the series' first season and featured the original members of the television cast with the exception of Lee Meriwether replacing Julie Newmar as Catwoman.<br/><br/>The Joker the Penguin the Riddler and Catwoman join forces to control the world with a dehydrator which reduces humans to dust. It is up to the Dynamic Duo to save the world.<br/><br/>Set in Gotham City shot on location in Los Angeles California. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
190727750Paris: Bibliothèque Internationale d'Édition E. Sansot & Cie 1907. First Trade Edition. Quarto 24.5cm.; original grey pictorial wrappers; 207pp.; frontispiece & 14 tissue guarded plates; numerous text illus. throughout. Wrappers a bit worn especially at spine edges; preliminaries foxed else Very Good and sound overall. Bleak collection of stories following in the footsteps of Zola's naturalistic novel Germinal. This later collection mostly set in the mines of northern France beautifully albeit lugubriously illustrated by the Art Nouveau painter and printmaker Théophile Steinlen. CRAUZAT 639. Bibliothèque Internationale d'Édition, E. Sansot & Cie unknown books
1962139131France Italy: Cineriz 1962. Archive of press material related to the 1961 French-Italian film. Includes film production-related material like shooting schedules and synopses a cinema magazine reviewing the film and several leaves of correspondence addressed from various members of film production to Maryse Martin Martres a prolific French actress who was also involved in press relations in France. Brief annotations in holograph ink throughout. More than 150 leaves of correspondence and notes. <br/><br/>A glimpse inside the behind-the-scenes process of French press and the attention paid to prolific French figures of cinema notably Rene Clair. Maryse Martin whose film credits include "The Happy Road" 1957 "Bonjour Tristesse 1958 and several films each for directors Jacqueline Audry Maurice Labro and Jean Gourguet was a popular "B" actress who played supporting roles in over 40 films. She presumably worked for a press agency involved in publication of film reviews press kits photographs and more. Several letters are represented addressed to and from Maryse from persons like Gay-Lussac Gordon Reid A. Sergio Berrocal George L. George Monsieur Bergougnous Monsieur Lourau J.D. van Leeuwen Edmundo Duran members of UniFrance Film Alessandro Ferrau R. Betmalle Clare Simpson Pierre Lazareff Francois Timmory I. Dally and even Rene Clair's secretary. <br/><br/>A businessman Noiret wants to buy land around the village of Cabosse claiming his desire for seclusion but with intentions to sell the water from the village fountain purportedly a fountain of youth. Shot on location throughout France. <br/><br/>All material Very Good overall housed in Martin's file folder with the film title in holograph ink. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available upon request. Cineriz unknown books
1929164981Boston / New York: Houghton Mifflin Company / Riverside Press 1929. 542/600 copies with signed etching. Hardcover. G Remant of paper label on burlap spine. Burlap is worn and shows paperboard spine beneath. Cover edges are faded and worn. Inside is clean and tight. ffep has blind stamp of previous owner. Burlap binding with cream paper spine label and light blue paper board covers no dust jacket. xxii/100 pp. 61 bw illus. Volume 4 of 5 eventual volumes of Benson's Etchings and Drypoints compiled and arranged by Adam E. M. Paff. The book on hand is #7 of 525 numbered copies with an original etching signed by Benson of which only 475 were for sale. Includes 76 illustrations in black-and-white from Benson's work during the years 1916-1923. Interesting burlap spine with paper label. Houghton Mifflin Company / Riverside Press hardcover books
184520195London: William Pickering 1845. 8vo pp. lxxx 372 1; bound by Riviere in half green morocco and marbled boards spine elaborately gilt in 6 compartments t.e.g. marbled endpapers; joints and edges lightly rubbed; dampstain to margins affecting text on only a few leaves otherwise a very good copy. Based upon the Scandinavian myth of the Edda. <br/><br/> William Pickering hardcover books
177517114London 1775. Engraving by T. Vivares. In excellent condition. An elegant elevation of the north and southe sides of Sutton Park in North Yorkshire the seat of the Earl of Bute.<br/> <br/>Robert and his brother James Adam forever changed the face of British architecture by introducing innovative Classical design ideas. From 1754-57 Robert lived in Italy where he had a long productive friendship with Piranesi which was inspirational for both men. Adam's first book on Diocletian's palace in Dalmatia is clearly very like the archaeological investigations Piranesi was making at the same time of similar ruins. Piranesi's friendship and passion for Roman Classicism were seminal influences on Adam and the greatest single factor other than his own talent in the work Adam produced on his return to England. Upon his return the brothers launched their career by building the Adelphi from the Thames to the Strand in London which although not a commercial success at the time included one of London's most cherished buildings the Adlephi Theatre. Together the Adam brothers designed and built some of the most famous buildings in England including such bastions of English architecture as Kenwood House Keddlestone Manor and Syon House. To the interiors of their English country houses the Adams brought wonderful ornamental elements in niches lunettes festoons and reliefs. Their classically designed buildings were so numerous in London that they changed the prevailing feel of the city and established their brand of neo-Classicism as the model of elegance and importance. It is asserted that the brothers originated the concept of the uniform facade attached to the typical English row house an architectural device that distinguishes London buildings. This monumental contribution is evidenced in the Adams' designs for Portland Place and Fitzroy Square and these were used as architectural models for the whole city. The brothers brought their talents into other areas by designing furniture to complement their beautiful interiors and by creating and publishing a treatise of design entitled 'Works in Architecture'. The work was published in three volumes over an extended span of time beginning in 1773 with the final volume being published posthumously in 1822.<br/> <br/>Cf. Brunet I.47; cf. Lowndes I p.8; DNB; Wilton-Ely The Mind and Art of Giovanni Battista Piranesi. unknown books
1951005068Utrecht: Société De Roos Spring 1951. Limited Edition. First Edition Thus. Two slipcases. Two hardcover folios. . Very Good. No. 139 of 175 and a total issue of 181 copies. 4to. 29 by 21 cm. 61 1 pp. With in a separate folio and slipcase fifteen lithographs signed by Vroom lithos of the illustrations appearing in the primary work. Light scattered foxing in the primary text. The top side missing from the top of the main work's slipcase. Some other light wear to these slipcases which nonetheless are quite handsome with their striped red and black pastedown and bold framed initials on their fronts. <br/><br/> Société De Roos hardcover books
1824TB28287London: Hurst Robinson & Co.and A. Constable & Co. 1824. First Edition. Both volumes of this two volume set are in very good condition in 3/4 leather calf and marbled paper covered boards with gilt text and rules on the spines. Both volumes are octavos measuring 8 1/2" by 5 1/8" with rubbing and light wear to the leather around the tips of the boards at the head and heel of the spines and at the joints. Volume I contains a preface followed by 405 pages which includes an errata on page 405. It is illustrated with a frontispiece map. Volume II contains a fold-out frontispiece map 459 pages followed by a tipped-in errata and is illustrated with the aforementioned frontispiece and several engravings of Native American implements and ornaments on pages 442 and 443. With the exception of offsetting from the frontispieces and engravings there is no foxing or tanning present within these two volumes. This is the more complete and revised edition of Hodgson's letters. The earlier version was printed in New York in 1823 and strips much from its content. The author spent eight months traveling through out the eastern states of the US. In the process he wrote 44 letters which are published in these volumes. He arrived in New York City and traveled to Washington DC Richmond Norfolk Raleigh Fayetteville Lumberton Charleston Savannah Augusta Mobile New Orleans Natchez Greenville Huntsville Lookout Mountain Knoxville visited Jefferson at Monticello Baltimore parts of New England and Philadelphia. His main areas of interest were slavery which he abhorred and Indian culture where he had a great interest. Howes considers this set as "quite scarce" and provides "Unbiased observations." Clark Vol. 2 208; Howes H-560 Hurst, Robinson, & Co.and A. Constable & Co. hardcover books
1785318437London 1785. The Sixth Edition. First published in 1678 as 'Linguæ Latinæ liber dictionarius quadripartitus'. With 2 maps one of Italy coloured and the other of Rome. 1430pp. Thick 4to. Bound in modern three quarters mottled tan calf and marbleds boards. Fine minor worming in small part of margin. The Sixth Edition. First published in 1678 as 'Linguæ Latinæ liber dictionarius quadripartitus'. With 2 maps one of Italy coloured and the other of Rome. 1430pp. Thick 4to. ESTC T84402 unknown books
182561801Edinburgh: Bell & Bradfute 1825. New Edition Revised and Corrected. 4 folding maps. 5 vols. 8vo. Early half calf and boards edges a bit rubbed foot of vol. I chipped. Very good copy. New Edition Revised and Corrected. 4 folding maps. 5 vols. 8vo. Feguson's History of the Reublic was so well received in his own lifetime as to become regarded as the standard account in English. Bell & Bradfute unknown books
199272031Sherman Oaks California: Joe D'Ambrosio 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine. This is copy 8 of 75 copies and 10 artist's proofs signed by Joe D'Ambrosio. Short story about two Parisian prostitutes by the French symbolist writer whose work reflects a revolt against naturalism and a combination of Romantic idealism and cruel sensuality. Introduction by Patrick Magarick. Designed and produced by D'Ambrosio using hand set 14 pt. Greeting Monotone and Fournier Introduction / Colophon types; printed on Madeleine Pestiaux's handmade "Misty Rose" paper using a Vandercook No. 4 proof press with Van Son's inks: Brick Dust and Slate Gray. All multicolored areas obtained through the medium of seriagraphy. Box binding with floral cloth side panels a printed gray paper title label atop a telescoping spine composed of five stepped planes. Additionally the text includes raised and recessed leaves including the title page which incorporates a stretched netting meant to resemble opera hose and decoratively cut edges. A beautifully conceived and executed artist's book with some light fading to the binding. Near fine. Joe D'Ambrosio hardcover books
1992Embry 142972Livre d'Art by D'Ambrosio. 1992. Number 11 of 75 copies signed by designer Joseph D'Ambrosio. Faint stain to upper edge of clamshell spine a little dull overall near fine to fine. Clamshell binding with pale blue pillared spine over floral board. Printed on Madeleine Pestiaux's handmade "Misty Rose" paper with each page of text appearing within a pop-up framed border. Borders beautifully sculpted and illustrated with serigraphed prints. Livre d'Art by D'Ambrosio. 1992. Number 11 of 75 copies, signed by designer, Joseph D'Ambrosio. unknown books
18168538London. T. Cadell and W. Davies. 1816. Handsomely bound in full gilt ruled calfskin. Spine compartments with raised bands. Red morocco title label. Thick 8vo. 5.25" x 8.5"/ The Fifth Edition Corrected. Illustrated with 13 folding copper-engraved maps and 1 folding Astronomical Chart. Complete as issued. Covers rubbed corners lightly bumped. Front hinge cracked but cover held fast and firm by cords and professional interior re-enforcement. Various occassional very mild offset. Small patch of foxing to one map. A Very good exceedingly clean crisp copy with very fresh maps. T. Cadell and W. Davies. hardcover books
199944019Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press 1999. First edition. Octavo original cloth. Signed by both Ben Bernanke and Frederic Mishkin on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. "A groundbreaking study that will be likely to have a major impact on the debate over the right monetary strategy for the coming years. As many countries currently think of adopting inflation targeting in one form or another the arrival of this book could not be more timely" Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv Review of World Economics. Princeton University Press hardcover books