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1855298221London: London Illustrated News 1855. unbound. View. Wood engraving with hand coloring. Page measures 15 3/8" x 22 5/8"<br/><br/> Beautiful bird's eye view of Paris showing the Rue de Rivoli and the Louvre and the Seine River. Bridges buildings major sites and towns are illustrated along the way. Published by the London Illustrated News September 1 1855. Two folds as issued. Minor cropping to lower margin not affecting image.<br/><br/> London Illustrated News unknown books
1984169441984. Softcover. VG. Grey wraps. 24 pp. 17 color 15 bw plates. unknown books
1917762761917. LONDON Charmian Kittredge Mrs. Jack London. OUR HAWAII. New York: The Macmillan Company 1917. First edition. Illustrated. 8vo. blue cloth gilt title to spine and front board. Slight lean to spine. Overall minor outer soil and shelfwear. Clean and fresh within. A very good copy. unknown books
1917L0651xiv2-345-34 ad pages with illustrations from photographs including frontispiece portrait of Jack London with facsimile signature. Octavo 8 1/4" x 4 2/4" bound in original publisher's blue cloth lettered & decorated in gilt. Inscribed. First Edition.<br /><br />Written by Jack London's wife. Visits to Hawaii in 1907 and again in 1915 to 1916 right before his early death in 1916. This copy is inscribed by Charmian London on the front free endpaper; "Dear Jessie: - Here's the yarn at last: and I know you'll read it for the love story it is. Lovingly Charmain Gen Ellen May 31 1918." This copy is from the library of Becky London and is signed by her on the half title page.<br /><br />Condition:<br /><br />Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper. Some wear and soiling to boards rubbing at extremities a few corners slightly bumped; scattered foxing throughoutbrowning at page edges else very good. Macmillan Company hardcover books
1941WRCLIT68279Burbank: Warner Brothers 1941. Vintage one sheet 27 x 41" lithographed in shades of blue red and black. Folded with some small breaks at the junctions of folds mended on verso small area of smudging pinholes at corners from intended use some small marginal losses and breaks at edges of folds; a good unrestored example. A dramatic color lithographed one sheet promoting the fourth film adaptation of London's novel based on a screenplay by master screenwriter/director Robert Rossen directed by Michael Curitz and starring Edward G. Robinson Ida Lupino John Garfield and Barry Fitzgerald et al. London's novel had been filmed three previous times: silent versions in 1913 and 1920 and a sound version in 1930. Curiously enough London had a part in the 1913 version. An uncommon and fragile poster. Warner Brothers unknown books
198115810ELos Angeles: Universal Studios 1981. First Edition. Paperbound folded 4†x 5â€. A special film program made by the studio for advance screenings of the film An American Werewolf in London written and directed by John Landis starring David Naughton Griffin Dunne and Jenny Agutter. Fine in printed wrappers. An American Werewolf in London won an Oscar for Best Makeup by Rick Baker. Universal Studios unknown books
197819872London: S.i. 1978. Original photo-lithographed poster with image printed black on white stock and text silkscreened in red ink at lower edge; measures 45cm x 57cm 17.75" x 22.25". Light wear and shallow creasing to upper right margin roughly 4" with a dash of red ink on verso; Very Good to Near Fine. Poster produced by the Huntley Street Squatters who were located at 1-9 Huntley Street in Bloomsbury. In addition to being the center of the London Squatters Union the Huntley Street squat was home to more than 150 squatters and 32 children who occupied the building in 1977-78. The mansion block owned by Camden and Islington Health Authority had lain empty for two years and quickly became a focus for the squatters' movement in London. Led by Piers Corbyn the squatters set up a café hosted festivals and even set up an office which helped to re-house the homeless. After 17 months 300 police officers with bulldozers converged upon the building and evicted all who lived there. A rare poster; no examples in the trade 2014 not listed in OCLC with the only example found by us held at the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam. A4. S.i. unknown books
1906M11881London:: The Stereoscope Company 1906. 1906. Original black-and-white photograph 11.5 x 8 inches mounted on printed paper board 16 x 14 inches of the hospital's nurses and physicians. Small piece missing top paper board edge obscuring the first three letters of "Ophthalmic" and waterstains to the right of the image barely affecting its clarity. Good. Those pictured include an international group from India Ceylon Canada Smyrna Egypt USA and a relative minority from the UK. Two are from the family of Conover must be related: H. L. Arnold Omaha Nebraska / E. Pardee Bucke London Canada / Dr. Albert E. Bulson Jr. Fort Wayne Indiana / Oreste Connonis Smyrna / T. S. Conover Flint Michigan / W. J. Conover Evert Michigan / Robert Henry Cowley Berea Kentucky d.ca.1949 / W. G. Dobson Poughkeepsie NY / J. W. Foley Denver Colorado / A. J. Hall Dunedin New Zealand / David Isaacs Omaha NE / K. N. Karanita India / E. G. Linn Chicago IL / E. A. Mascarenhas Karachi India / Chas. E. Miller Muncie Indiana / L. Monstakas Cairo Egypt / A. J. Mummert Los Angeles CA / D. Nathan Montreal Canada / E. L. Raffel Colombo Ceylon / C. M. Sneed Colombia MO / W. J. Tait London Ontario / E. Treacher Collins London England / J. R. Walker Fresno California. / W. S. Woon Blooming Prairie Minn. Sister Kitchen Claud A. Worth London England / Mary A. Wilson Indianapolis IN / Two additional children are labeled as "mascots".Among the most prominent of these members was Edward Treacher Collins. Treacher–Collins syndrome is named after Edward Treacher Collins 1862–1932 "the English surgeon and ophthalmologist who described its essential traits in 1900. In 1949 Franceschetti and Klein described the same condition on their own observations as mandibulofacial dysostosis. The term mandibulofacial dysostosis is used to describe the clinical features. He was the son of Dr. W. J. Collins and Miss Treacher. Treacher Collins used his mother's maiden name and his father's surname without a hyphen according to the custom of the time. He entered University College London. In 1879 he began studies at Middlesex Hospital; he received his medical degree in 1883. Influenced by his older brother Sir William Collins he decided to specialize in ophthalmology. For his internship he went to the Moorfields Eye Hospital where he remained as a faculty member for the next 48 years. His work culminated in the publication Researches into the Anatomy and Pathology of the Eye 1896 which earned him worldwide recognition." Wikipedia He also wrote a history of the Moorfields Eye Hospital the present name for what was formerly called the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital The history and traditions of the Moorfields Eye Hospital. One hundred years of ophthalmic discovery and development London 1929. Frank Law contributed a second volume in 1975. The Stereoscope Company, 1906. unknown books
191618929ENew York: The Literary Digest December 9 1916. First Edition. An original issue of ‘The Literary Digest’ Magazine December 9 1916 with an article about Jack London. Illustrated. Small address label to the front cover. With some darkening and light dust soiling to the covers and with a few small tears and some edge wear. The Literary Digest unknown books
19105932NN.p: n.p n.d. c. 1910-1915. 5†x 7â€. Pensive portrait of London standing on the steps of a house hand casually in pocket his tie fluttering in the breeze as he looks steadily into the camera. About fine. n.p unknown books
19105930NN.p: n.p n.d. c. 1910-1915. 5†x 7â€. Handsome image of London sitting at a writing desk smoking a cigarette and looking out a window.Fine. n.p unknown books
191222680EGlen Ellen Sonoma County CA 1912. Original Autograph Letter Signed by Jack London to his friend poet George Sterling. 3 pages 8†x 5†dated July 13 1912. With the postmarked envelope which is addressed by Charmian London to George Sterling Carmel-by-the-Sea CA - which is crossed out with “Bohemian Club San Francisco†at the bottom of the address. The text of the letter indicates that it was written on board the ship Dirigo toward the end of the voyage and reads in full: “133 days at sea On board Ship Dirigo 145 W. Long. 42 N. Lat. July 13 1912. Blessed Greek: Just to let you know we’re back. Expect to see you at Jinks and later at ranch to tell you all about the voyage. Say - never let him know it - I’ve forgotten the name of our partner in the tent at Bohemian Grove. You and I are third owners each in the outfit. Only I don’t know what I’ll have to bring. A cot Blankets of course. Find out from him and have a letter at Glen Ellen giving me his name and all essential data. Of course you’ll be at the Jinks. I haven’t had a drink for 144 days! Wolf. Charmian sends love. Say: this time you shall not escape me. You must play pinochle. Greatest two-handed game invented.†Creases from folding else fine. The voyage London speaks of is that of a 148 day sail from Baltimore to Seattle aboard the windjammer Dirigo he took with his wife Charmian. The Bohemian Club is a private club in San Francisco which has a restricted campground called Bohemian Grove in nearby Monte Rio. On August 18 1904 Jack London went with his close friend the poet George Sterling to "Summer High Jinks" at the Bohemian Grove. Subsequently London was elected to honorary membership in the Bohemian Club and took part in many activities. Other noted members of the Bohemian Club during this time included Ambrose Bierce Gelett Burgess Allan Dunn John Muir Frank Norris and Herman George Scheffauer. George Sterling 1869 - 1926 was an American writer based in the San Francisco California Bay Area and Carmel-by-the-Sea. He was considered a prominent poet and playwright and proponent of Bohemianism during the first quarter of the twentieth century. In addition to Jack London his work was admired by writers as diverse as Upton Sinclair Theodore Dreiser and Sinclair Lewis. The American historian Kevin Starr wrote this about Sterling: “The uncrowned King of Bohemia so his friends called him Sterling had been at the center of every artistic circle in the San Francisco Bay Area. Celebrated as the embodiment of the local artistic scene though forgotten today Sterling had in his lifetime been linked with the immortals his name carved on the walls of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition next to the great poets of the past.†unknown books
190719673EHonolulu HI: The Bank of Hawaii July 11 1907. First Edition. Original autograph check filled out and signed by Jack London on the printed check of The Bank of Hawaii. Made out to Lewers & Cooke in the amount of $1.80. Fine condition. The Bank of Hawaii unknown books
19931229921993. Softcover. VG/VG. Color wraps. appx. 80 pp. Numerous color plates. Price list included. Introduction by Ben Janssens. Lists 219 items each of which is illustrated. WOW! paperback books
40643FORCE HISTORICAL TRACTS VIRGINIA COMPANY OF LONDON. ORDERS AND CONSTITUTIO PARTLY COLLECTED OUT OF HIS MAISTIES LETTERS PATENTS. Washington: Peter Force 1844. 8vo. Sewn self-wrappers stitched. 26 pages 1844 reprint of original 1620 pamphlet part of Force's Collection of Historic Tracts volume 3 no. 6. Peter Force's greatest achievement came as a collec and editor of historical documents. He published Tracts and Other Papers Relating Principally to the Origin Settlement and Progress of the Colonies North America 4 vols. Washington 1836-1846. This early seventeenth centur document "Partly ordained vpon mature deliberation by the treasvror Covnseil and Companie of Virginia: for the better gouerning of the actions and affaire of the said companie here in England residing: Anno 1619 and 1620." This is first constitution for the colony of Virginia which established the first legislative assembly in the new world which met at Jamestown in 1619. Very good. unknown books
1919RLONTHE00HMRMacmillan 1919. Very Good. London Jack. On the Makaloa Mat. New York: Macmillan 1919. 1st Edition. 229pp. 8vo. Teal and yellow decorated cloth. Book condition: Very good with subtly yellowed backstrip lightly bumped corners faint spots along top edge and rubbing. Macmillan hardcover books
1919160205002New York: The Macmillan Company 1919. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition first printing. Very Good lacking dust jacket. Cloth is lightly rubbed at edges darkened at spine and along edges. Top edge of page block is dust soiled and foxed. A nice copy of London's posthumously published collection of seven stories about Hawaii. The Macmillan Company hardcover books
164216hardcover. Drawings by H.W. Brewer. 68pp. 4to cloth d.w.; d.w. soiled. London: The Builder 1962.<br/><br/> unknown books
196540873n. p.: Gallimard / Hachette 1965. Nouvelle edition New edition. Each title has white cloth color printed bindings. Modest wear to bindings light soiling and rubbing to edges. Each volume in a clear acetate wrapper as issued; small loss to joint foot of one wrapper. A VG set overall. 3 volumes. Vol I: 566 4 pp. Vol II: 593 3 pp. Vol III: 693 5 pp. 8" x 5-5/8" <br/><br/>A French compilation of Jack London's works - Vols I through III of a 5 volume set. Gallimard / Hachette hardcover books
181229039London: Printed for Gale and Curtis 1812. 50pp disbound. Minor occasional soil Very Good.<br/><br/> The "commercial treaty with France arose out of the peace of 1783." London Merchant complains that no "fair degree of reciprocity between Great Britain and France was embraced by its stipulations." Post-Treaty events particularly those deriving from the French Revolution "have tended to estrange us further" from successful efforts "to restore the balance." He urges steps to maintain peace with France arguing that British naval superiority as well as the strength of British institutions will encourage trade and a peace advantageous to England. <br/>OCLC 31517031 3- Lib. Cong. U. Wales Cambridge U. as of 7/12. Printed for Gale and Curtis unknown books
1982Embry 71017Library of America 1982. 4th printing. Spine faintly sunned still fine in fine faintly soiled publisher's slipcase. Library of America, 1982. 4th printing. unknown books
1933234321Raleigh: North Carolina Historical Commission 1933. hardcover. good. 12mo maroon cloth corners bumped cloth dampstained some wear to edges of cloth. Raleigh: North Carolina Historical Commission 1933.<br/><br/> North Carolina Historical Commission unknown books
1970ess4315New York: New York University Press 1970. First Edition. Signed and Inscribed by the Author: “To my colleagues co-conspirators and most important my buddies.†Octavo brown cloth hardcover gilt letters xv 318 pp. Near-Fine with light rubbing to edges; in a Very Good mylar protected dust jacket with sunning to spine and light edgewear. From dust jacket: Reflecting an increasing concern with her image as an Asian state Australia in 1966 proposed dramatic changes to liberalize her non-Caucasian immigration policy. This thoroughly researched book is the first historically and sociologically comprehensive overview of changing attitudes and resultant policies. Professor London who did the research for this book at the Australian National University in 1966-67 carefully examines the pressure groups competing for ascendancy in Australian political life. He includes an account of foreign and domestic opionion causes celebres regional agreements strategic arrangements and the role of non-Europeans already residing in Australia. In addition the text incoporates previously unreleased information obtained from politicians reformers scholars and other notable Australians. Non-White Immigration and the White Australia Policy evaluates its controversial subject without polemic and offers presciptions for future immigraion reform which might enhance Australia’s position among Asian states. Political scientists and demographers as well as the general public interested in immigration and race relations will find this book required reading. New York University Press, 1970. First Edition. hardcover books
1804WRCAM37730London 1804. Bifolium consisting of one unaccomplished broadside form and one broadside advertisement 19 1/2 x 12 inches. Copper- engraved scene 5 3/4 x 7 inches at head of form. Woodcut emblem 3 x 4 1/2 inches at head of advertisement. Two vertical and three horizontal folds. Contemporary manuscript inscription "June 1804" in left margin beside engraving in first leaf; contemporary manuscript inscriptions dated November 8 1804 on blank verso of first leaf referring to policy rates in Charleston. Half-inch tear at gutter of first leaf repaired with tape on verso. Portion of upper corner at fore-edge and portion of margin at gutter lacking from second leaf supplied in later paper. Second leaf somewhat faded. Else near fine. Bifolium of two broadsides for the Phoenix fire insurance company of London at the time of the opening of its first agency in New York. The Phoenix Assurance Company still operating today as Phoenix Life Ltd. was founded in 1782 by a consortium of sugar refiners in London seeking more reasonable rates for the insurance of their risky holdings against fire. By the mid-1780s Phoenix had established itself as a successful fire insurer across the whole of Great Britain for a wide array of businesses and homes. In 1785 the Phoenix Company sold its first North American policy at Charleston and the first policy in New York was accepted two years later. It was not until 1804 however that Phoenix began establishing actual agencies in the New World breaking ground in New York with the appointment of Theophylact and Andrew Bache as agents there. <br> <br> The first leaf is a printed policy form for the Phoenix Company in New York never filled in. The second leaf is an advertising broadside for the company containing a table of rates for New York subscribers and a detailed list of conditions for new policies. The handsome copper engraving at the top of the form leaf depicts a helmeted goddess presumably Athena on a pedestal bearing a shield stamped with the word "PROTECTION" and the image of a phoenix rising from ashes. Behind the figure is a nighttime scene of the burning remains of a building and a family of victims spilling onto the street. A team of firefighters is extinguishing the flames with a pump-operated hose and behind them is a scaffolded building under repair. The engraved caption reads: "PHOENIX FIRE OFFICE LOMBARD STREET and CHARING CROSS." A similar illustration in woodcut is included at the head of the "Proposals" broadside. Here the goddess is the only figure depicted. On her left are both the burning building and the new construction; on her right is a ship at sea engulfed in flames. The hooks and axes of the firefighter adorn the sides of the cut. <br> <br> The Goldsmiths'-Kress Library of Economic Literature at Harvard lists a copy of the Boston variant of the advertising broadside. The only located institutional holding of this New York issue however is at the Connecticut Historical Society. No records of the printed form in any issue have been located. A rare and interesting pair of documents from the early history of international insurance. KRESS B4839 variant. Clive Trebilcock PHOENIX ASSURANCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH INSURANCE VOLUME I 1782-1870 Cambridge University Press 1985 pp.184-201. unknown books
200232468London: Davies Barry Oriental Art 2002. Hardcover. VG/VG. Black cloth black ill. DJ. 144 pp. 145 color plates. Includes sections on signatures glossary and bibliography. Descriptively annotated plates. Introduction by Joe Earle. Davies (Barry) Oriental Art hardcover books
