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179566518First Edition In Contemporary Boards Uncut SMITH Adam. Essays on Philosophical Subjects. To Which is Prefixed an Account of the Life and Writings of the Author; by Dugald Stewart. London: Printed for T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies etc. 1795. First edition. Quarto. xcv 244 pp. Contemporary boards rebacked. Small library stamp on title and verso and on last page a small ink smudge on title previous owner's bookplate. Overall a very good large paper copy totally uncut. A posthumously published collection of essays mainly of scientific and philosophical nature. Smith had instructed his literary editors Joseph Black and James Hutton to destroy almost all of his manuscript material amounting to some sixteen volumes. These essays were exempted because the editors perceived them to "be part of a plan he had once formed for giving a connected history of the liberal sciences and elegant arts" even though Smith had to abandon the plan because it was too extensive. HBS 66518. $10000 Printed for T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, etc. hardcover books
1885013669Paris: Librairie Hachette 1885. Thèse pour le docotorat Paris. 254 1p. half-cloth with marbled boards. Librairie Hachette unknown books
17971329312Paris: H. Agasse 1797. First French Edition. Hardcover. Octavo 316 283 pages; VG; bound in period quarter calf green marbled boards gilt titling and tooling to spine; mild wear and rubbing marbled paper slightly damaged in four places; speckled text block; interior clean with no names or markings; two parts bound together lacking frontispiece portrait as usual only bound into some copies; both half-titles and title pages present; JL consignment; shelved case 3. Essays on Philosophical Subjects is a posthumously published history of astronomy until Smith's own era plus some thoughts on ancient physics and metaphysics; This French translation published two years after the first English was translated by Pierre Prévost a Swiss philosopher and physicist who he demonstrated in 1791 that all bodies cold or hot emit heat by radiation. 1329312. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. H. Agasse hardcover books
1783039834Paris: la Veuve Desaint Libraire 1783. First Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Very Good Condition. The first French edition of Ferguson's influential work on civil society. A friend of Hume Adam Smith and Voltaire and a major figure of the Scottish Enlightenment Ferguson published Essay on the History of Civil Society in 1767. It was widely published and his views on political participation and community were influential on the thinking of the founding fathers of the American Revolution and later on the French. Size: Octavo 8vo. 2-volume set complete. Text is clean and unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Philosophy; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 039834. la Veuve Desaint, Libraire hardcover books
179941799Vernor & Hood 1799. Plate: 165x113 mm. Margin: 235x146 mm. Marginal discoloration light foxing. Vernor & Hood unknown books
1947WRCLIT54510London: Collins 1947. 48pp. Printed paper boards. Colour plates. Black & white illustrations and photographs. Facsimiles. First edition. Endsheets foxed and pastedowns a bit bubbled old note on endsheet some shelf-wear to edges otherwise a very good copy in a tanned printed dust jacket with a few small nicks and tears at edges. #98 in the popular "Britain in Pictures" series edited by W.J.Turner. Collins hardcover books
19471134London: Collins 1947. 47 1p. 8 colored plates 22 b/w illus. dj Britain in pictures. Collins unknown books
197414945New York: Linda Stern & David M. Katz 1974. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. Issues two and three of this small press poetry magazine sold here together. Both in very good condition in printed stapled wrappers. Published between 1974 and 1975. <br/><br/> Linda Stern & David M. Katz paperback books
20152293369Dark Horse Books 2015. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. First edition. An exceptional copy. 2015 Soft Cover. We have more books available by this author!. With every Empowered Special collected under one vast roof Empowered Unchained sprays a searing shrapnel salvo of scintillating superhero satire written by the almighty Adam Warren and illustrated by comicdom's most talented and feared makers of pictures heroic! Featuring graverobbing supervillains! Broom-swinging vigilantes! Slutty cyberangels! Animal crimebots! Boozy ninja! Angry spaceships! And more! And more! AND MORE! Dark Horse Books paperback books
20102293372Dark Horse Books 2010. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. First edition. An exceptional copy. 2010 Soft Cover. We have more books available by this author!. After a fiery disaster claims the lives of several teammates costumed crimefighter Empowered stumbles upon an ugly little secret of the masks-and-tights business: a growing number of ill-fated superheroes have found out the hard way that while their bodies are still mortal their superpowers are not. Now only our downtrodden but doggedly determined heroine can save the semiliving superdead from a very genuine "fate worse than death" while simultaneously grappling with the challenges of vengefully vacationing ninja clans car-trunk carpet burn superhero-fantasy-league drafts excessive bedroom chatter and deals with the devil both figurative and literal! All this plus Emp's not-so-secret origin is revealed at last! Dark Horse Books paperback books
20082293370Dark Horse Books 2008. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. First edition. An exceptional copy. 2008 Soft Cover. We have more books available by this author!. Costumed crimefighter Empowered is briefly overjoyed to find herself in the running for one of the superhero community's annual Caped Justice Awards or "Capeys" only to discover that her nomination was merely a cruel joke by her obnoxious superpeers. But when the masked masses face a cataclysmic reckoning for previous heartless hoaxes can our perpetually struggling heroine overcome her resentment and save the day Dark Horse Books paperback books
1993046726Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 1993. 175p. colored and b/w illus. map original stiff printed wrappers quarto format. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County unknown books
2008164004New York: Eos An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2008. Small octavo pictorial wrappers. First edition. "Two murders have occurred on One One One an artificial ecosystem created by the universe's dominant AIs to house several engineered species . Under order from the Diplomatic Corps Counselor Andrea Cort . is to choose a suitable homicide suspect . and no matter where the trail leads her she must do nothing to implicate the hosts who hold the power to obliterate humankind in an instant." - cover blurb. "This is the one we've been waiting for. EMISSARIES FROM THE DEAD is SF at its best: SILENCE OF THE LAMBS as Larry Niven might have written it. A clever thought-provoking page-turner. Bravo!" - Robert J. Sawyer. First book of the Andrea Cort series. Co-winner of the 2009 Philip K. Dick Award. A fine copy. #164004 Eos An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers unknown books
201572033NY: Other Press 2015. First edition. xii 115 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. NY: Other Press unknown books
1999UMENELU00fpVintage Books 2000 c1999. Very Good. Mendelsohn Daniel Adam. Elusive Embrace : Desire and the Riddle of Identity. New York: Vintage Books 2000 c1999. 209pp. 8vo. Paperback. Book condition: Very good. Edges lightly rubbed. Vintage Books paperback books
17745327London 1774. Engraving by T. Miller expert repairs to old fold touching image area. A fine architectural engraving 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. unknown 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
177517118London 1775. Engraving by T. Vivares. In excellent condition with the exception of some paper discolouration in the bottom right corner of the sheet. A fine architectural engraving of a part of the vast Adelphi development in London; the largest project undertaken by the Adam brothers.<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
177517117London 1775. Engraving by R. Blyth. In excellent condition except for mild discolouration lower left. An elegant engraving showing the facade of a house in Whitehall used as the offices for Chelsea Hospital.<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
177817144London 1778. Copper engraving. Engraved by Robert Blyth. In excellent condition. An elegant engraving of the gateway and porters lodge at Ashburnham House on Dover Street 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
200919247Bielefeld: Kerber Verlag 2009. First edition. Paperback. Very Good . Paperbound quarto. An artist book as facsimile of a large ink drawing. Covers slightly worn else a near fine example. One of only 250 hand-numbered and SIGNED copies. Printed in Denmark. Only two copies located in institutional holdings. <br/><br/> Kerber Verlag paperback books
18901318799London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co 1890. Third Edition. Hardcover. Octavo; pp 615; G/no-DJ; brown spine with gilt text and decorations to spine; full leather binding; scarce in leather; raised bands to spine; boards have slight rubbing to exterior; gilt borders to panels; mild wear to edges; marbled text block slight sun faded; ex-library's bookplate to front pastedown; marbled endpapers; slight foxing to some early pages; interior clean; profusely illustrated; tight binding;. 1318799. FP New Rockville Stock. Swan Sonnenschein & Co hardcover books
20161329114Mineola NY: Dover Publications Inc 2016. Softcover. Octavo; pp 254; VG-/paperback; blue spine with white and yellow text; covers have very light wear to exterior; previous bookshop's sticker to rear; text block edges show slight wear to exterior edges; interior clean; illustrated;. 1329114. FP New Rockville Stock. Dover Publications, Inc unknown books
191416933Berlin Germany: Bruno Cassirer 1914. Hardcover. VG some mild edge wear and soiling to covers; few exlibrary marks interior is clean. Half oatmeal cloth with grey paper boards. 82 pp. 8 bw plates. Text is in German. On cover: Adam von Fulda. A 1914 reproduction of an old German text first printed in Wittenberg in 1512. Translated it's "A very pious and Christian booklet from the Holy writings and studies" a tale of Christ presented in five parts first written in Old German by German music author Adam von Fulda 1445-1505. Reproduced here are the original calligraphic Fraktur pages enhanced with eight woodcut illustrations rendered by Lukas Cranach 1472-1553. With a new introduction by Eduard Flechsig. Beautiful and unique! Bruno Cassirer hardcover books
19871316586New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc 1987. Hardcover. Octavo; pp 398; VG-/G; blue spine with gray and yellow text; dust jacket has moderate wear to exterior; slight rubbing showing to edges; cloth has slight sunfading to exterior; strong boards; text block shows light wear; remainder mark to exterior tail edge; profusely illustrated; interior clean;. 1316586. FP New Rockville Stock. Harry N. Abrams, Inc hardcover books
