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200872873Tuscaloosa:: University of Alabama Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2008. Hardcover. 0817316256 . First edition. As new in like dust jacket. Still in original shrinkwrap. . University of Alabama Press, hardcover books
1964040306Paris: Librairie Armand Colin 1964. 173 56p. maps original stiff printed wrappers ex libris Cahiers de la Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiqes. Partis et élection 137. Librairie Armand Colin unknown books
283824unbound. very good. A.L.S. 8vo. 3 pages The Close c. 1850's a very difficult to read example with his usual misspellings the use of shorthand and sloppy penmanship in small part; ".I was so bright yesterday when I received your kind note that I literally had not time to answer it. It would delight me to meet your party on Saturday but I must be by myself. Not pleasure - I have a friend from the country visiting - and a larger party are coming and will remain till the picnic is ended." Fine condition.<br/><br/> British scientist considered one of the founders of the modern science of geology. Charles Darwin was a student under Sedgwick in 1831 and accompanied him on several field trips. Although Sedgwick defended the science of geology against the more conservative churchmen of the time he refused to support Darwin's theory of evolution.<br/><br/> unknown books
283825unbound. very good. A.L.S. 8vo. 2 pages an example that is easier to read than most The Lower Close c. 1850's in part; ".I can do so without inconvenience to your friend of the Grammar School. I venture to hope that you will allow the Charters to play a cricket match in the playground near the river on Tuesday afternoon. The match will take about four hours & the boys wish it to begin about two o'clock. In former years I have been in the habit of giving the singing boy a trip down the river and a little treat at my house afterwards." Signed in full and in excellent condition.<br/><br/> British scientist considered one of the founders of the modern science of geology. Charles Darwin was a student under Sedgwick in 1831 and accompanied him on several field trips. Although Sedgwick defended the science of geology against the more conservative churchmen of the time he refused to support Darwin's theory of evolution.<br/><br/> unknown books
WRCLIT77774Washington 1 December no year. Two pages in ink on two conjugate quarto sheets of ruled paper. With a number of deletions and insertions. Old folds from mailing small marginal nick very good. To W.T. Robinson who was apparently assisting Gurowski in some capacity with the publication of his writings. Gurowski begins by saying he is ". certain the book will be better as you anticipate and . that your kind cooperation will not hurt it ." and then clarifies his intention in the manuscript explaining: ". where I mentioned the battles of Ligny & Waterloo my meaning is Thiers the historian says that etc. the correction made in the proof sheet points that I was misunderstood. I restored in the proof-sheet the name of Thiers & these lines are to explain the meaning." Gurowski is not pleased with "the Commonwealth . containing the advertisement . The title is not such as I wish" and writes out his preferred version "Diary / from March 4th 1861 to Nov 12 1862 / by / Adam Gurowski" which he hopes can be inserted "provided it is not too late." In the concluding paragraphs Gurowski provides further instructions arising from the translation of his book from manuscript into proof-sheets. Count Adam Gurowski 1805- 1866; Polish-born American author. In 1825 in Warsaw ". he became identified with those opposed to Russian influence and was in consequence several times imprisoned. He was active in organizing the November Uprising of 1830 in which he afterward took part. On its suppression Adam lost the greater part of his estates and escaped to France where he lived for several years . He was also a member of the national Polish committee in Paris and became conspicuous in political and literary circles. The remainder of his estates had in the meantime been confiscated and he himself condemned to death . In 1849 he went to the United States where he engaged in literary pursuits and became deeply interested in American politics. He wrote articles for the AMERICAN CYCLOPAEDIA and worked on the editorial staff of the New York TRIBUNE. During the Crimean War he sided with Russia and his editorials and pamphlets were an effective influence on American public opinion in favor of Russia. He was strongly opposed to slavery . From 1861 to 1863 he was translator in the State Department in Washington D.C. being acquainted with eight languages. In 1862 he published the first volume of his three- volume Diary. It included three categories of men: Praise Half and Half and Blame. President Abraham Lincoln merited the Praise column as did Edwin M. Stanton and poet Walt Whitman but otherwise Gurowski was highly critical of officials in the Lincoln administration. William O'Connor who translated some of the count's papers into English described him as 'a madman with lucid intervals' . Whitman considered the tempestuous count a friend and attended his funeral. 'His funeral was simple but very impressive -- all the big radicals were there' Whitman wrote." - Wikipedia. unknown books
WRCLIT77773Washington 17 November no year. Two pages on two panels of a folded quarto lettersheet. In ink with several insertions and revisions. Old folds from having been mailed otherwise near fine. To an unidentified "Dear Sir" but perhaps W. T. Robinson who was assisting Gurowski with the publication of his writings: "To shorten the time I make the following suggestion which I request you to kindly communicate to Mr. Robinson & to the Printer-Stereotyper. It is to put at once in type the whole written part of the manuscript & to forward to me the proofsheets before the other part is finished . If Mr Robinson goes on with reviewing the printed mss. do suggest to him to throw out every word which in his judgement unnecessarily amplifies a sentence; & to make the whole intelligible . I forwarded to the editor of the Commonwealth a letter for his paper. If he publishes it then be so kind to repeat to him my request to expunge therefrom the name of Mr Opdyke." Count Adam Gurowski 1805-1866; Polish-born American author. In 1825 in Warsaw ". he became identified with those opposed to Russian influence and was in consequence several times imprisoned. He was active in organizing the November Uprising of 1830 in which he afterward took part. On its suppression Adam lost the greater part of his estates and escaped to France where he lived for several years . He was also a member of the national Polish committee in Paris and became conspicuous in political and literary circles. The remainder of his estates had in the meantime been confiscated and he himself condemned to death . In 1849 he went to the United States where he engaged in literary pursuits and became deeply interested in American politics. He wrote articles for the AMERICAN CYCLOPAEDIA and worked on the editorial staff of the New York TRIBUNE. During the Crimean War he sided with Russia and his editorials and pamphlets were an effective influence on American public opinion in favor of Russia. He was strongly opposed to slavery . From 1861 to 1863 he was translator in the State Department in Washington D.C. being acquainted with eight languages. In 1862 he published the first volume of his three- volume Diary. It included three categories of men: Praise Half and Half and Blame. President Abraham Lincoln merited the Praise column as did Edwin M. Stanton and poet Walt Whitman but otherwise Gurowski was highly critical of officials in the Lincoln administration. William O'Connor who translated some of the count's papers into English described him as 'a madman with lucid intervals' . Whitman considered the tempestuous count a friend and attended his funeral. 'His funeral was simple but very impressive -- all the big radicals were there' Whitman wrote ." - Wikipedia. unknown books
193017897E1930s. Original autograph signature of British author Adam Sadler written in vintage fountain pen ink on a 4†x 3†piece of paper. Fine. Adam Sadler is the author of ‘The Sunlit Road’ ‘Lord Harry’ etc. unknown books
199426274New York: Berkley Books. Near Fine. 1994. First Edition. Softcover. very slight wear to several corners of front cover otherwise nice and clean. Trade PB B&W photographs INSCRIBED and SIGNED by Adam West on the title page with an additional handwritten note from West to the inscribee laid in. The author recounts his experience of portraying Batman in the campy 1960s TV series. Includes a full annotated episode guide to the series. From the author's prefatory note: "It is certainly not my intention to celebrate anything about myself within these pages. Bookshelves are heavy with autobiography. To add my two cents' worth of glowing comments on my life and times seems an unworthy exercise. This modest book is not the memoirs of an aging actor nor written simply for the pleasure of the author. This book is for the many loyal Batfans who have asked for it." Signed by Author . Berkley Books paperback 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
196422535New York: Acadia Press 1964. First edition deluxe issue. One of 50 numbered copies the "'Author's Edition' restoring cover design and two drawings from the illustrator's original book-plan" signed by Adam Duncan and Jess from an entire edition of 1050. Bertholf B12. Wrappers lightly rubbed otherwise a fine copy. 8vo illustrations and original decorated front wrapper by Jess stapled as issued. Wrappers lightly rubbed otherwise a fine copy. Acadia Press unknown books
198289320No. Hollywood: Arena Pub 1982. Paperback. 159p. very good first edition PBO in original camp photographic pictorial wraps. Gay pulp fiction . Driveshaft Library DS 110. Pyromania. One of Driveshaft Library's possible uncredite and unpaid reprints of a story by Lambert. Arena Pub paperback books
2018172908Austin: University of Texas 2018. Hardcover. VG. Brown cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on spine illustrated dust jacket 359 pp profusely illustrated in color. "I want buildings that will be exciting seventy-five years from now" financier Howard Ahmanson told visual artist Millard Sheets offering him complete control of design subject decoration and budget for his Home Savings and Loan branch offices. The partnership between Home Savings-for decades the nation's largest savings and loan-and the Millard Sheets Studio produced more than 160 buildings in California Texas Florida New York Ohio Illinois and Missouri over the course of a quarter century. Adorned with murals mosaics stained glass and sculptures the Home Savings and Savings of America branches displayed a celebratory vision of community history and community values that garnered widespread acclaim. 'Banking on Beauty' presents the first history of this remarkable building program. Drawing extensively on archival materials site visits and oral history interviews Adam Arenson tells a fascinating story of how the architecture and art were created the politics of where the branches were built and why the Sheets Studio switched from portraying universal family scenes to celebrating local history amid the dramatic cultural and political changes of the 1960s. Combining urban history business history and art and architectural history Banking on Beauty reveals how these institutions shaped the corporate and cultural landscapes of Southern California where many of the branches were located. Includes bibliographical references and index. University of Texas hardcover books
2008174741Brooklyn: powerHouse Books 2008. Hardcover. unpaginated 10.25x10.25 inches profusely illustrated with full-page double-page color homo-erotic photos of nude and near-nude young men lounging working playing etc fine first edition in pictorial boards and edgeworn very good unclipped dj. powerHouse Books hardcover 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
1960151358N.p.: N.p. 1960. Collection of six vintage reference photographs from the 1960 British film. <br/><br/>Resentful of her father's new Parisian wife a teenage girl attempts to wreck the marriage with the help of her English beatnik friends. An early appearance by actress Gillian Hills who went on to enjoy a successful career as a ye-ye pop singer in France. <br/><br/>Set in London shot on location in London and Kent.<br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. N.p. unknown books
196810771NY: Knopf 1968. First US Edn. 8vo pp. 271 index. Name on title-page VG copy in dj. OP. A biography of the socialist founder of the Fabian Society. Knopf unknown books
110227hardcover. very good/very good. Illustrated. 265pp. 8vo cloth d.w. New York 1968. Ownership signature otherwise very good in very good dust wrapper.<br/><br/> unknown books
306389New York Alfred A. Knopf 1968. First American edition so stated. 8vo. Illustrated with 16 pages b/w halftone photographs. Dust jacket designed by Golda Fishbein unclipped; large chip bottom of spine; few nicks. Very good. 271 pages vi. No signatures or bookplates. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1968. hardcover books
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2004133493New York: St. Martin's Press 2004. Hardcover. 274p. very good first edition in boards and unclipped dj. Single father who is a pickpocket and whose son is a gay track star. St. Martin's Press hardcover books
2011200791London: Aquarius Publishing 2011. Paperback. 410p. lightly-soiled second edition trade paperback in camp pictorial wraps. Gay reinterpretation of the Casanova legend. Aquarius Publishing paperback books
2008Embry 154092Schocken 2008. First edition first printing. Fine in fine dust jacket in mylar cover. Schocken, 2008. First edition, first printing. unknown books
200643634Guilford: Lyons Press 2006. Hardcover. Very good. First Edition. xiv 206pp index. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket. <br/><br/> Lyons Press hardcover books
200187122New York: Viking 2001. Hardcover. xiv 384p. hardcover first printing unclipped dj phtos boards slightly splayed else very good. General history of the struggle for civil rights from Ida B. Wells and Booker T. Washington to the present. Viking hardcover books
1787000055Göttengen: J. C. Dieterich 1787. Half Calf. Very Good . Folio 39.2 x 24.6 cm Large paper copy bound in later half calf and marble boards. Collation: 2 iii-xlv 1 Err. 1-124 8 pp. 31 3 folding engraved plates. The present half calf binding replaced the original green-paper boards. The new binding has raised bands and gilt decorated panels with brief gilt title and author stamped into red morocco label in upper panel. The boards and corners are in very good condition. There is upper edge paper repair to front free end paper and title page presumably replacing removed early ownership information. The text proper including the half title not mentioned by Sabin is very clean and bright. The personal circular stamp of previous owner Inz. Mgr. M. Kubiak is in the blank area of the fore edge on p. xxxix and the lower right corner of Tab. III. The plates are generally very clean except for Tab XVIII XXVI XXIX and XXXI where there is striking from the printing of the plate or minor spot in center area away from image Tab. XXXI. Plate XXVI has the most striking near the stub area. It is also the only plate that was placed on the stub too high and the upper edge with Tab number was trimmed during the rebinding with number unreadable. The table on pp. xxxviii- xlv lists properties of 21 North American trees with aspects of growth roots base location/habitat bark wood/lumber leaves sex flowering time seeds seed maturity beginning of growth life span propagation and uses of timber. <br/><br/>Each tree illustrated is discussed separately in the text portion of this work. Wangenheim gives the German Latin and English name for each tree along with Latin description and cites authors who have named and described the tree previously. Several of the trees were new and are described by Wangenheim who cites Linneaus Species Plantarum and Gronovius Flora Virginiana for the other trees. This is one of the first systematic treatment of North American trees with illustrations that would be suitable for a climate outside North America other than Catesby's 1763 Hortus britanno-americannus… and predates Michaux's first illustrated work on oakes by 14 years. There was an earlier publication by Wangenheim that was more of a catalog of trees he observed in his travels as an Hessian soldier with the British troops during the War of Independence. All of the plates were made from field drawings done by Wangenheim although none of them is signed. Johnston notes Cleveland Collection p. 537 that Wangenheim returned to "Prussia where he engaged in forestry. This is the first edition of this work on introducing North American trees into Germany. This is the first edition of this work on introducing North American trees into Germany." Cleveland 574; Lib. Arnold Arboretum p. 730; Nissen BBI 2105; Rehder I 304; Sabin 101238 J. C. Dieterich unknown books
