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2013147686London: The Cleveland Museum of Art / D Giles Limited 2013. Hardcover. VG. Taupe cloth taupe & color illus. dust jacket 151 pp. 88 color illus. Issued in conjunction with a 2013 exhibition. "Highlights mroe than 50 drawings by British artists of the Georgian Victorian and Edwardian eras -- many published here for the first time. It is the first in a series of books exploring the Cleveland Museum of Art's extraordinary collection of light-sensitive treasures. It charts the progress of the watercolor from early examples by Francis Towne and John Robert Cozens to its triumphant culmination with one of J. M. W. Turner's prized late Swiss landscapes. Drawings in ink chalk pastel and graphite are equally varied." dj. The Cleveland Museum of Art / D Giles Limited hardcover books
1993252137Iowa City: Common lives/Lesbian lives a Collective 1993. Paperback. 128p. illustrations poetry stories very good first edition trade paperback in pictorial wraps. Common lives/Lesbian lives a Collective paperback books
1983133911London Englanc: Sowula 1983. stiff paper wrappers. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 16 4 pages. 2nd edition. Two tipped-in black and white illustrations. List of other publications follows text. Sowula unknown books
1975691491975. Lechtman Heather. Seven Matched Hollow Gold Jaguars from Peru's Early Horizon. Washington D.C.: Trustees for Harvard University. 1975. pb. Very Good. Art Archaeology. unknown books
198280872Yonkers:: Papyrus Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. 0943698006 . Black and white illustrations. First edition. Publisher's promotional material laid in. INSCRIBED by the author. "Review Copy" stamped on front free endpaper else very good in a very good dust jacket. . Papyrus Publishers, hardcover books
18854981New York and London: Scribner & Welford; John C. Nimmo 1885. First edition of this translation; limited to 200 copies in the US and 300 in Great Britain. Acceptable/Google found the rave review that appeared in the Daily Telegraph when this book came out. Let the last line stand in for the entire review: "Six portraits specially etched by M. Damman a series of lovely headpieces etched by M. Foulquier and a portrait of La Bruyere by the same artist render the book one of the most sumptuous issued from the English press." . Octavo 23 cm; 3 preliminary leaves 9-31 v 7-494 pages. Engraved frontispiece portrait of La Bruyere six additional engraved portraits by Benjamin Damman of Montaigne Descartes Le Brun Louis XIV William III and Bossuet. Fifteen of sixteen vignette headpieces engraved on tissue by Valentine Foulquier and mounted at chapter titles lacks "Of the Affections" apparently left out in manufacture and not caught by the quality control department. Bound in original quarter cream vellum over green cloth stamped in gilt. Corners rubbed; upper joint splitting near crown; gilt images on vellum spine rubbed away. Scribner & Welford; John C. Nimmo hardcover books
18734200bdParis: Firmin-Didot Freres 1873. Octavo quarter morocco & pebbled cloth hardcover 526 ii pp. Frontis portrait. Near-Fine. Firmin-Didot Freres, 1873. hardcover books
6980Paris Laplace Sanchez n.d. ca. 1870. New edition. Half morocco and marbled paper boards lettered and stamped in gilt on the spine uncut and unopened xxv 528 pp. four full-page color plates text figures. Fine. <br/><br/> Paris, Laplace, Sanchez, n.d. (ca. 1870). hardcover books
175060084Paris: Chez David Pere Libraire 1750. Hardcover. Good. 2 volumes. frontises illustrated title-pages xii 380 438p. Contemporary leather. Extremities rather heavily worn. Ends of backstrips chipped. Joints quite tender. A few tiny worm holes. Scattered foxing mostly in margins. French text. First published in the late 17th century. <br/><br/> Chez David Pere Libraire hardcover books
1881013031Paris: Librarie Des Bibliophiles. Very Good. 1881. Hardcover. Rebound two-volume set of Les Caracteres or The Characters by Jean de La Bruyere in French. Gray cloth covered boards over blue leather spine have gilt stripe on the front and back covers and gilt title on the spine and gilt top on the text block. This edition is number 297 of 500 printed on Hollande paper. Both volumes show minor shelfwear and faded spines. Volume I has a faint dampstain along the top edge of the cover and along one half of the spine. Volume II has minor chipping on the head cap and along the back edge of the spine. Interior pages of both books are lightly browned with age and occasional minor soil markings. Table of Contents title page and front wraps have been bound as the last three pages of each volume. First published in 1688 the tome is part philosophy part satire and part classical translation of Greek philosopher Theophrastus. Les Caracteres was La Bruyere's greatest work which he revised several times in his lifetime and is a critique of class disparaties in aristocratic society. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall . Librarie Des Bibliophiles hardcover books
1697294463Brussels: Jean Leonard 1697. hardcover. very good. Woodcut vignette engraved portrait. Thick 12mo 622 pages full contemporary calf with ornately gilt spine well-rubbed and spine ends worn but still sound and attractive. Brussels: Jean Leonard 1697. Dernier edition revue corrigee & augmentee. A very good copy.<br/><br/> Early heraldic bookplate.<br/><br/> Jean Leonard unknown books
172636162Amsterdam: Mortier 1726. hardcover. Nouvelle edition augmentee de la Clef etc. 2 vols. Thick 12mo full contemporary calf ornately gilt spines. Amsterdam: D. Mortier 1726. Very good .<br/><br/> Mortier unknown books
192654664Paris: René Kieffer 1926. No. 92 of 550 copies. Illustrated with woodcuts after drawings by George Bruyer. 1 vols. 11-1/4 x 8 inches. Bound in full brown pigskin embossed and stamped with an abstract design on both covers spine similarly stamped and lettered in gilt marbled endpapers t.e.g. with the binder's ticket of RENé KIEFFER on verso of flyleaf. Fine copy in beautiful binding. No. 92 of 550 copies. Illustrated with woodcuts after drawings by George Bruyer. 1 vols. 11-1/4 x 8 inches. René Kieffer unknown books
188517401New York: Scribner & Welford John C. Nimmo London Ballantyne Press 1885. One of 300 copies printed. This is number 46. 24 Etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier plates on tissue tipped in. 1 vols. 8vo. Black morocco gilt cornerpieces. Upper joint neatly repaired some light rubbing and light offsetting else a good handsome copy of this work. One of 300 copies printed. This is number 46. 24 Etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier plates on tissue tipped in. 1 vols. 8vo. This was originally published in 1688 as "Caractères de Théophraste traduits du grec avec les Caractères ou les Moeurs de ce siècle." The original contributions by La Bruyère are primarily observations on character and conduct describing portraits of people and their failings many were thinly disguised descriptions of living people. It was first translated into English in 1699 and is credited with greatly having influenced the English essayists of that time. Scribner & Welford, John C. Nimmo, London [Ballantyne Press] unknown books
1885294045London: John Nimmo 1885. hardcover. very good. Translated by Henri Van Laun. 24 etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier 7 full page with tissue guards. 494 pages. Thick 8vo 3/4 burgundy morocco; spine lightly faded with 2 small spots one corner rubbed internally fine. London: John Nimmo 1885. Very good.<br/><br/> Handsomely illustrated edition of fictional character studies based on actual people. One of 300 numbered copies.<br/><br/> John Nimmo unknown books
1885121414London: John Nimmo 1885. hardcover. Translated by Henri Van Laun. 24 etchings by B. Damman and V. Foulquier 7 full page with tissue guards. 494pp. 8vo 3/4 tan morocco; spine rubbed internally fine. London: John Nimmo 1885. Very good .<br/><br/> Handsomely illustrated edition of fictional character studies based on actual people. One of 300 numbered copies.<br/><br/> John Nimmo unknown books
169956019Paris: Chez Charles Osmont 1699. First edition. Title page with printer's device. 11 leaves 382 2 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Contemporary speckled calf gilt spine leather label marbled endpapers. Fine. First edition. Title page with printer's device. 11 leaves 382 2 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Posthumous attack on the quietists by the immortal author of Les "Caractères" de Thèophraste 1688. After his death in 1696 La Bryère's work was completed by the editor Louis Ellis du Pin who wrote the final two dialogues "pour remplir le dessein de l'Auteur" and had them published. Brunet III: 723 Chez Charles Osmont unknown books
20071327550Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art 2007. Hardcover. Quarto; VG/no DJ; Hardcover w/out DJ; Spine black with silver print; Boards quarter bound with black cloth to spine and illustrated paper to boards vendor label on rear clean and strong; Published in conjunction with the exhibition held at the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center Jan. 21-Apr. 29 2007; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art June 9-Sept. 16 2007; and Baltimore Museum of Art Oct. 28 2007-Feb. 3 2008; xv 295 pages frontispiece illustrated chiefly color. Shelf: French Art <br /> <br /> NOTE: Oversized books. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers please inquire for rates. 1327550. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. The Baltimore Museum of Art hardcover books
20052308440Sisters Oregon: Multnomah Publishers 2005. First Edition. First Edition. Near Fine. French Martin. First edition. Very minor sticker adhesive on rear wrapper. 2005 Large Softcover. 447 pp. "Can You Tell Me How to Get to Narnia You don't actually have to journey all the way to Narnia to find everything you need to know in one spot though you might want to anyway! Roar! A Christian Family Guide to the Chronicles of Narnia is a beautiful volume that unveils a fun-filled world based on intriguing Bible insights for every Narniac! There's something for everyone - from elementary aged children to their parents. Packed with fun activities a "Narniac's Creed" tips on speaking like a British schoolboy games trivia and more it's built on solid teaching: chapter by chapter discussion guides conversation starters for parents and kids and Bible parallels that will surprise even the most studious Christian. Now you can get the most out of Narnia - even if you don't own a wardrobe! Multnomah Publishers unknown books
2014151468Wilmington Delaware: Delaware Art Museum 2014. Hardcover. VG slight scuffs to dj. Tan canvas cloth BW pictorial dust jacket 29 BW plates. Issued in conjunction with a 2014-2015 exhibition of photographs rendered by Bucks County-based photographer Bruce Katsiff. Here "he returns to his roots as an artistic seeker a life that he continued to practice quietly despite a distinguished career as educator administrator and museum professional at the James A. Michener Art Museum. . This book turns our attention toward our darkest fears and there we find as Katsiff says 'a design and grace beyond the reach of man's ability to create or understand.'" dj With an essay by Heather Campbell Coyle and a brief history of the platinum process by Thomas Shillea. Features 29 photographs. An uncommon catalogue. Delaware Art Museum hardcover books
2010225061San Francisco: Asterisk 2010. Magazine. 68p. includes covers 8.5x8.5 inches fashion food entertainment Gay Pride info photos art very good paperback magazine in pictorial wraps. Asterisk unknown books
197685264Geneva: International Labour Office 1976. Paperback. Very Good. map 115p. Wrapper. 24cm. <br/><br/> International Labour Office paperback books
1934144598Culver City CA: RKO Radio Pictures 1934. Draft script for the 1935 film. In a custom quarter leather clamshell box.<br/><br/>The second of two films based on Liam O'Flaherty's 1925 novel the first being Arthur Robison's 1929 British feature about a former Republic Army member during the Irish War of Independence who turns in one of his comrades to the British in order to use the bounty money to book passage to America for himself and his girlfriend who has been forced into prostitution. <br/><br/>Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Adapted Screenplay Best Director and Best Actor for McLaglen nominated for two others including Best Picture. Screenwriter Dudley Nichols became the first person to decline an Academy Award when his refused his Oscar due to an ongoing dispute between the Screen Writers Guild and the Academy though he would eventually claim it three years later. <br/><br/>Detached green wrappers noting the title screenwriter and director on the spine in holograph ink. Title page integral with first page of text with credits for screenwriter Nichols and novelist O'Flaherty. 105 leaves with last page of text numbered 105. Mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good side-stapled. <br/><br/>National Film Registry. RKO Radio Pictures unknown books
1935146988Culver City CA: RKO Radio Pictures 1935. Two vintage oversize double weight photographs from the 1935 film. <br/><br/>The second of two films based on Liam O'Flaherty's 1925 novel the first being Arthur Robison's 1929 British feature about a former Republic Army member during the Irish War of Independence who turns in one of his comrades to the British in order to use the bounty money to book passage to America for himself and his girlfriend who has been forced into prostitution. <br/><br/>Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Adapted Screenplay Best Director and Best Actor for Victor McLaglen nominated for two others including Best Picture. Screenwriter Dudley Nichols became the first person to decline an Academy Award when his refused his Oscar due to an ongoing dispute between the Screen Writers Guild and the Academy though he would eventually claim it three years later. <br/><br/>11 x 14 inches with irregular margins. Near Fine. <br/><br/>National Film Registry. RKO Radio Pictures unknown books
1942121307Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1942. Revised Final Script for the 1942 horror film based on the 1936 novel by Jessie Douglas Kerruish. <br/><br/>A well-crafted and in some ways superior variation on Universal's "Wolfman" films of the 1930s and 1940s released as a double-feature with the equally intriguing "Dr. Renault's Secret" in 1942 in the heat of the studio's incredible run of horror classics. <br/><br/>Red titled wrappers stamped REVISED FINAL on the front wrapper rubber-stamped project No. 801 and copy No. 139 and dated July 30 1942. Distribution page present with receipt intact. Title page present with credits for screenwriters Hayward and Jacoby. 108 leaves mimeograph duplication with a few blue revision pages throughout dated variously between 8/3/42 and 8/5/42 Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with one fingernail-size bruise on the front panel yapped edges and a couple of short closed tears internally bound with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
