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1799020809London: The Architectural Library. Printed for J. Taylor. Re-backed with green and gold speckled boards with cream cloth spine. Some chipping to the first and last couple pages original owner's name on the front end paper. BC . Good. Half Cloth. Sixth Edition. 1799. The Architectural Library hardcover
2022x-3031182553Springer 2022. Paperback. New. 919 pages. 9.25x6.10x2.09 inches. Springer paperback
1794442873William Pain 1794. Hardcover in acceptable condition. No jacket. Ex-library. Library binding. Boards are lightly marked. Leading corners and spine ends are bumped and worn. Page block and pages are tanned marked and foxed. Library pocket on front pastedown. Label remains on FEP. Stamps and pencil on first page. Creases throughout pages. Pencil and ink on a few pages. Early and closing pages are torn chipped and reinforced with tape and paper. Some text on last two pages is missing due to torn-off portions of pages. Contents on remaining pages remain legible throughout. Binding is intact. HCW. Hardcover. Acceptable/No Dust Jacket. Ex-Library. William Pain Hardcover
72649London: George Newnes July to December 1913. Literary Magazine FIRST APPEARANCES. Octavo 24 x 18cm pp.iv; 802; viii. With frequent black and white and occasional dichromatic illustrations. Publisher's cyan cloth with gilt titles to spines and black titles and decoration to uppers all edges speckled red white endpapers. Contents clean a few light reading marks extremities rubbed minor discolouration to spine. Very good. An important volume of the Strand Magazine including this famous Sherlock Holmes short story which did not appear in a book-form edition for a further four years His Last Bow 1917. Also contains excerpts from Captain Scott's diaries which later appeared in full in 'Scott's Last Expedition' 1913 an early contribution from Wodehouse and numerous short pieces by various authors. London: George Newnes, July to December 1913 unknown
18991803120045London : Grant Richards 1899. Hardcover. Good. Two octavo volumes 25 cm. 1899-1900. 12 issues of the entire reissue of the Butterfly. Contemporary 3/4 green Moroccan leather over green linen. iv 278; ii 294 pp; illustrated. Rubbing slight fading to spines. Occasional spotting. Original yellow wraps bound in rear of volumes. Wraps evenly faded and toned. <br> In 1899 Richards attempted to revive a literary monthly created by Walter Haddon in 1893 called The Butterfly. <br> Contributors to The Butterfly which only lasted twelve issues included H. D. Lowry Arthur Morrison Nora Hopper and many others. Each issue was heavily Illustrated with reproductions of drawings by Max Beerbohm S. H. Sime and Joseph Pennell among others. <br> Includes the first appearance of A Vision of Judgment by D.O. H. G. Wells and 3 pieces of fiction by Laurence Housman: The Palace of Content; A Gander and His Geese; and Tales of a Woodcutter The Old Yew Tree and The Whitethorn's Story. <br> From the estate of Jim Graham former Washington D.C. City Council Member 1998-2014. Graham was head of Whitman-Walker Clinic 1984–1999 and a noted gay community pioneer. London : Grant Richards hardcover
19209354C1920. ca. 1920-1980. verschiedene Formate. Typoskriptdrucke Privatdrucke in einfachen Pappbänden kartonierten Bänden oder losen Blättern. 1 Manuskript lose Blätter. Normale Gebrauchsspuren insgesamt gut erhalten. Das Konvolut enthält folgende Texte: Erinnerungen eines Lebemannes 2. und 3. Teil gebunden 2 Bände je ca. 300 S. mit montierten Fotos / Kühne Liebe. Eine wahre Erzählung einer Tochter einer Fürstin und Zigeuners. Zweiter Band gebunden 32 S. in zwei Exemplaren / Madame Evs' Schule. Band 2 gebunden ca. 200 S. mit montierten Fotos / Die Philantropin. II. Band gebunden 63 S. / Albert Pawil: Die Lasterbrücke oder die nackte Frau in Ost und West. 2. Band gebunden 109 S. / John Pain: Schloss Minnebirk. Erotisch-sadistische Erzählung. 2. Band gebunden 106 S. / Unbetitelter Typoskriptdruck Band II und IV. Kapitelüberschriften: "Komtess Ilse" und "Elfriede" gebunden 2 Bände je ca. 40 S. / Die Ballade von der Frau Agnes lose Blätter ca. 20 S. / Jungfer Donna Blanca und ihr Ritter u.a. geheftet 4 Blatt / Vera lose Blätter ca. 40 S. / Die Erlebnisse einer 17jährigen Pariserin u.a. lose Blätter ca. 10 S. Die Texte stammen aus dem Nachlaß eines Sammlers aus einer Hand. Sie liegen sämtlich als Typoskriptdruck Privatdrucke vor. Die Texte reichen wohl von den 1920er Jahren bis in die 1960er Jahre. In einigen Bänden wurden zahlreiche einschlägige Fotografien montiert siehe obige Hinweise. Vorhanden ist darüber hinaus ein handschriftliches Manuskript ähnlichen Inhalts von 12 Seiten Umfang. Es liegen weiterhin einzelne gedruckte Publikationen vor wie etwa "Muscle Man in Silks. A Story of Transvetism" diese werden beigegeben. Die Sammlung enthält zudem zwei Alben mit zahlreichen erotisch-sadistischen Darstellungen. Eine letzte Komponente des Konvoluts besteht aus insgesamt vier beigegebenen 8mm-Filmrollen welche jeweils mit einer Fotografie beklebt wurden. Diese tragen die Titel: "Tempter with Movies" "Nightspot" "Hotel" "Pussy Club". Erotika-Konvolut aus einer wohl aus den Nachkriegsjahrzehnten stammenden Sammlung! unknown
1901014681London: Grant Richards 1901. First edition. . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Front hinge shaken light rub and soil to cover. Former owner name and date to endpaper. A collection of tales including some supernatural. <br/> <br/> Grant Richards hardcover
179357021London: I. and J. Taylor. Very Good. 1793. Hardcover. Rebound in modern half calf with renewed eps. Although states the fifth edition revised and corrected apparently this edition is instead a reprint of the first edition. 83 numbered plates all present with mild scattered foxing few minor stains. Contemporary manuscript notation at foot of title page. ; quarto . I. and J. Taylor hardcover
2080502106501081Not Available N.A. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Not Available paperback
36539London: Printed for I. and J. Taylor at the Bible and Crown 1774. First edition 4to 270 x 215 mm 18pp. with the final advert leaf 83 engraved plates the contents of which are well represented in the title some light foxing throughout some minor worming to upper blank margin of first few leaves recent calf calf red morocco label to spine. BAL 2371; Archer 240.1; Harris 640. London: Printed for I. and J. Taylor, at the Bible and Crown, 1774 unknown
191110230London: T. Werner Laurie. London T. Werner Laurie 1911. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A very good copy no jacket. An early horror collection gathering 15 stories. Boards a touch rubbed and marked. Spine tips soft and bumped. Internally very neat - ominous blank plate to the front pastedown with a an ink stamped price. A little spotted to the foreedge. Owner's inscription to the endpaper. 10230 Hyraxia Books. . Very Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1911. T. Werner Laurie hardcover
190171389London:: Holden & Hardingham Ltd. no date 1901. Later edition. publisher's blue-green boards stamped in black in pictorial dust jacket. Slight cracking to the rear inner hinge; else a bright fresh unworn copy. The dust jacket has some chipping at the extremities of the spine and the top of the back panel not affecting the design or lettering. A very nice example of an uncommon book in dust jacket. 12mo. Holden & Hardingham Ltd., hardcover
1782E24970DDLondon: Printed for the author by H.D. Steele 1782. Second edition. Leather_bound. Very Good. Octavo in modern full leather professional rebind original endpapers retained. The Second Edition so stated on the title page. iii18 pp. Description of The Plates through XXXVI106 copper-plates which is correct for this ediiton of which 98 are Roman-numeraled and 8 are unnumbered facing plates of diagrams and engravings of architectural ornaments building measurements etc. 58 pp. "Estimate of Prices for Materials and Labour and Labour Only adapted to the Builder's Golden Rule with references to the respective designs" also by William Pain. Binding fine interior with occasional foxing but generally clean.Important late 18th century book of practical guidance in architectural design and building. Of particular interest and value to the modern reader is Pain's estimate list of prices of building materials and for labor; includes "Price for bricklayer's work" "Price of carpenter's work" "Price for mason's work"; "Price of painter's glasier's sic plumber's and smith's work"; and price lists for materials used in such as boarded floors mouldings columns pilasters doors shutters wainscotting groundfills joists floors oak squares for brewing etc. William Pain c.1730-c.1790 was an English architect and carpenter and had authored four earlier works of similar subjects. Printed for the author by H.D. Steele unknown
191115109London: T. Werner Laurie 1911. First edition. Two small ink stamps to front paste down former owner's name to front free endpaper some general rubbing to cloth especially to edges a very good copy. Scarce. 15109. Octavo pp. 1-8 1 2-320 first leaf blank except for small a on recto a-g h: ads title page printed in blue and black original blue-green cloth front panel stamped in black spine panel stamped in gold publishers monogram on rear panel stamped in black "Mixed collection including excellent weirds 'Smeath' 'Rose Rose' 'The Doll' and 'Linda.' One of Pain's best collections from the standpoint of horror fiction; literate ironic and vividly nasty in an understated manner." - Robert Knowlton. "The best of Pain's horror fiction." - Sullivan ed The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural p. 317. Reference: Bleiler The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1282. Wilson Shadows in the Attic p. 401. Bleiler 1978 p. 153. Hubin 1994 p. 624. NCBEL IV 698. T. Werner Laurie unknown
17991348958London: printed for J. Taylor at the Architectural Library 1799. Sixth Edition. Hardcover. Octavo v 31 148 plates 24; VG; newly rebound in full calf paneled spine with burgundy label and gilt titling; very mild wear; small archival repair to upper fore corners of first two leaves all edges of last leaf; mild spotting to plates; ’A list of prices for materials and labour and labour only . By William Pain . 1799’ has its own pagination and register; Plates numbered to 146 but are complete. with two extra as called for; shelved case 10. ESTC: T93534;. 1348958. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. printed for J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library hardcover
1911BB1573London: T. Werner Laurie 1911. First Edition. Cloth. Fine-. An exemplary example of "Pain's best general short story collection." Wilson 8vo: 832010 advertisementspp. Publisher's sea green textured cloth front and back covers stamped in black spine lettered in gilt title page with vignette printed in blue and black. Light spotting to preliminary pages and fore- and bottom edges dust-soiled top edge else a tight bright fresh copy about Fine. Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural p. 317. Bleiler Checklist p. 153. Bleiler Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1282. Wilson Shadows in the Attic p. 401. Clute and Grant p. 742. First Edition of the collection of ghost stories widely considered Pain's best. Included are: "'Smeath' which combines physical horror with the supernatural tells of a clairvoyant murderer. . . . 'Rose Rose' is based on artistic Bohemia. Rose is so conscientious as a model that after she dies leaving the picture for which she was posing unfinished she returns to pose. . . . 'Linda' is a fine story of the purportedly supernatural probably to be explained by madness. To save Linda from Hell because she is a witch her brother murders her." Penguin Encyclopedia N. B. With few exceptions always identified we only stock books in exceptional condition carefully preserved in archival removable polypropylene sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. T. Werner Laurie unknown
179731611London: I. and J. Taylor 1797. Folio pp. iv 16 4 ads; 42 copper-engraved plates; last leaf of ads loose and with tears in the gutter causing loss of some letters; plates 39 and 40 with tears in the upper corner with minor loss to one figure; text and plates waterstained along the lower gutter scattered foxing; full contemporary calf covers loose spine partially perished; a fair copy. OCLC locates only 9 copies. I. and J. Taylor unknown
179922558<p><strong>1799Practical House Carpenter 146 Architecture Plates Construction Plans Pain</strong></p><p>William Pain was an 18th-century English architect known for his extensive pattern and construction books. He designed churches facades columns staircases decorative ceilings and moldings fireplaces and much more all of which is featured in his <em>'Practical House Carpenter</em>'. </p><p>This 1799 edition of Pain's '<em>Practical House Carpenter</em>' features the entirety of the illustrated plates – an exquisite collection of Pain's own etchings and design patterns.</p><p>This tome also features a curious inclusion of a volume from J Taylor's "<em>Catalogue of Modern Books on Architecture</em>" – a short pamphlet not originally associated with Pain's famous treatise.</p><p>Item number: #22558</p><p>Price: $895</p><p>PAIN William</p><p><strong><em>The practical house carpenter or youth's instructor: containing a great variety of useful designs in carpentry and architecture</em></strong></p><p>London : printed for J. Taylor 1799.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->V 1 22</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif--><strong>146 plates numbered and complete with descriptions</strong></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Provenance: Handwritten</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif--><em>James H. Cooper</em></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif--><em>E. C. Burton 1943</em></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~8in X 6.75in 20.5cm x 17cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>22558</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> for J. Taylor hardcover
177824211London: I. Taylor 1778. New and Revised edition. Hardcover. Modern three quarter brown morocco and marbled boards. Near fine. 5 7 & unpaginated pages. 27 x 22 cm. With 83 engraved plates printed on quality laid paper. Most images printed recto only. Originally published 1774 this was one of the major 18th century pattern books. It was reprinted in Boston in 1792. This and Pain s other works served as design sources not only for architects and builders but also for cabinetmakers and carvers. Pain wrote many pattern-books which disseminated the Adam style. He was the father of James George Richard and Henry Pain all pupils of Nash. James 1779-1877 and George Richard 1793-1838 assisted for a time by Henry became successful architects and builders in Ireland. COLVIN.1995. Upside down signature on last page with small signature of David Howell's age 20 years. Raised bands leather spine label printed in gilt. I. Taylor hardcover
6877148 engraved plates several double-page and one double-page & folding. 3 p.l. 15 leaves of explanatory text. 4to cont. marbled sheep joints well-repaired flat spine gilt. London: J. Taylor 1823.<br/> <br/> The “Ninth Edition†and a fine copy. The first edition appeared in 1788. Pain “was constantly in print either with a new book — he published eleven between 1758 and 1793 — or with a revised enlarged edition of an earlier one. In America the demand for his books exceeded that of any other eighteenth-century English author…<br/> <br/> “Intending ‘plainly and faithfully to answer the purpose of the manual artificer’ he pared his text to essential instructions and wherever possible engraved these on the plates themselves for the convenience of working users. The plates are the raison d’être of his books. They are clear unpretentious undeceptive outline representations of whole parts…and of details in a scale large enough to work from.â€â€“Harris pp. 338-39.<br/> <br/> Scarce. The plates are numbered 1-146 with the additional “Back Plate 3†and “Face Plate 65.â€<br/> <br/> ⧠Harris 660. unknown
1944058006New York 1945: Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo 1944. First Edition . Illustrated Wrappers. Very Good. B/W Photographs and Color Plates. Large size program inscribed by Frederic Franklin over a full page photograph in mid-step; Nathalie Krassovska over a full page photograph while en point; Leon Danielian over a full-page photograph in mid-leap; Ruthanna Boris Yurek Lazowski Dorothy Etheridge Maria Tallchief Mary Ellen Moylan over their own full page individual photographs; Michel Katcharoff; Nicholas Magallanes; and on a page with Ballanchine at center and Nijinska Fokine Schwezoff and Agnes Demille at corners by George Balanchine as "G. Balanchine". <br/> <br/> Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo unknown
17747360London: Printed for I. Taylor at the Bible and Crown in Holborn near Chancery-Lane MDCCLXXIV. 1774. . 1774 4to. 5 11p. 83 plates. The text leaves are printed on the recto only. Contemporary blind panelled reverse calf with some marks and signs of use. There is a 1 cm worm track at the head of the spine near the lower joint. Internally occasional signs of handling but the contents are crisp and tight. Signatures of Stranrawer 20 Decr. 1793 / Arthr. Paterson on the front pastedown and W. Leggat on the front endpaper. Paterson has also left his signature on the rear pastedown. The rear endpaper removed. Calculations and sketches on both pastedowns. First edition. This popular work went through 7 editions including one printed in Boston in 1792. A very sound copy in untouched condition. London: Printed for I. Taylor, at the Bible and Crown, in Holborn, near Chancery-Lane, MDCCLXXIV. unknown
18681220501.03Hachette Paris 1868. Hardcover. Very Good. Folio hardcover. No dj grey cloth. Vg condition. Rebound in grey buckram gilt spine title; Several pages with short mended tears tears not extending into text or illustrations. Dore's tissue-guarded illustrations all clean and sharp. Note: volume weighs about 15lbs. so shipping costs especially to any overseas destination may have to be adjusted. From the Gallery page of the website "The World of Dante":".Finding it difficult to secure a publisher willing to take on the expense of producing the expensive folio edition the artist envisioned Dor� himself financed the publication of the first book of the series Inferno in 1861. The production was an immediate artistic and commercial success. Buoyed by the popularity of Dor�'s edition of the Inferno Hachette published Purgatorio and Paradiso in 1868 as a single volume." Hachette, Paris hardcover
2017129841Mosaic Rooms. New. 2017. Paperback. 1900300648 . - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - BRAND NEW FLAWLESS COPY NEVER OPENED - with a bonus offer--; 9.0 X 6.5 X 0.3 inches; 71 pages . Mosaic Rooms paperback
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