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1923110277New York: The Macaulay Company 1923. Octavo pp. i-iv v-vi vii-viii vii a-viii a 9-308 309-310: blank note: last leaf is a blank original olive green cloth front and spine panels stamped in black all edges stained green. First edition in English. The author's first and best novel first published in 1908 as LE DOCTEUR LERNE. Renard ".stands out as one of the most original authors to emerge at the beginning of the twentieth century. LE DOCTEUR LERNE impresses the reader with its up-to-date flavor and topicality. In his best pages Maurice Renard comes across as someone far ahead of his time someone who could be called a science fiction visionary." - Survey of Science Fiction Literature II pp. 560-63. ".a major step toward a recognizable modern science fiction." - Anatomy of Wonder 1981 p. 13. ".generally regarded in France as the most important native SF writer for the period 1900-1930." - Clute and Nicholls eds The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction p. 1003. Bleiler Science-Fiction: The Early Years 1855. Clareson Science Fiction in America 1870s-1930s 646. Bleiler 1978 p. 165. Reginald 12141. Slight spine lean mild bruise to lower front corner tip else a fine copy in nearly fine printed dust jacket printed on green paper stock with some tanning to spine panel and along flap folds. A superior copy of a book seldom found in nice condition. #110277 The Macaulay Company unknown books
199338946Norwalk: Laser Images 1993. Paperback. Very good. 173pp index. Very good in publisher's wraps. <br/><br/> Laser Images paperback books
1966159288New York: George Braziller 1966. First edition. Hardcover. Text by Renard translated from the French by Elizabeth Roget and with black and white illustrations by Toulouse-Lautrec. A near fine copy with some light foxing to the page edges in a near fine dust jacket with some slight sunning to the spine and some very minute edge wear. George Braziller unknown books
1960250268Cambridge. Mass: Dept. of Printing and Graphic Arts Harvard College Library 1960. Number 29. Copies 1-50 with a series of preliminary trial proofs of the original lithographs . Also a complete extra set of the original lithographs contained in the book separately cased and enclosed with the book in a box case. illustrations by Walter Stein 61 pp. Oblong 8vo. Original quarter calf in original quarter black calf folding linen case. Number 29. Copies 1-50 with a series of preliminary trial proofs of the original lithographs . Also a complete extra set of the original lithographs contained in the book separately cased and enclosed with the book in a box case." illustrations by Walter Stein 61 pp. Oblong 8vo. With note in Phil Hofer's hand on colophon "Special Copy with sheet of proof lithographs for Bob and Deirdre Pirie." The Artist and the Book 1860-1960 #292 p. 197 Dept. of Printing and Graphic Arts, Harvard College Library unknown books
1960173978Cambridge MA: Dept. of Printing and Graphic Arts Harvard College Library 1960. Limited to 600 copies in three formats this being No. 75 of copies 51 to 150 that contain an extra set of lithographs. Hardcover. VG/VG case showing very mninor wear to the leather at the base of the spine. pale bluish green printed paper-covered boards with black leather spine with gilt title. 61 pp. 13 mounted lithographs along with a complete extra set of the original lithographs contained in the book separately cased and enclosed with the book in a box case. all contained in a linen covered clamshell case with matching black leather spine with gilt title. Numbered 75 on the limitation page and also signed by the artist and the translator. From a total edition of 600 this is number 56 of 100 copies 51-150 signed by both artist and translator printed on hand-made paper and containing an extra suite of 13 loose lithographs each signed or initialed by Stein in pencil. Dept. of Printing and Graphic Arts, Harvard College Library hardcover books
18032175London: Printed for Thomas Cox 1803. First Edition. Quarto 10 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches; 275 x 225 mm. viii 100 13 explanation of plates 1 blank pp. Presentation copy from the author on a slip tipped in at the head of the title-page which reads "Mr. Pitt with best respects/from the Author". With thirteen copper-plates.<br/><br/>Contemporary half calf over marbled boards rebacked with original spine neatly laid down. Spine with green calf spine label. Label lettered in gilt. Spine tooled in gilt. Calf ruled in blind. Newer endpapers. Some mild oxidation mainly to title-page and first few leaves as well as some mild foxing to a few plates but mainly along edges. A small wormhole at the very edge of the lower margin not affecting text. Overall a very good copy.<br/><br/>"Fox's classic treatise on the teeth is the first to include explicit directions for correcting dental irregularities. It is the first work on orthodontics"--Garrison-Morton 3679.<br/><br/>"In the spring of 1799 Fox began a course of lectures on the teeth to students at Guy's and he continued as a lecturer there until his death. This was certainly the first series of lectures specifically on dentistry to be given in Britain and probably in the world. On them he based his two books The Natural History of the Human Teeth 1803 and The History and Treatment of the Diseases of the Teeth 1806 which were the first important dental works in English to have illustrations of operative dental procedures and of pathological dental conditions. Fox was also the first to give specific instructions for the correction of irregularities of the teeth. There were three English editions of his works two American editions and a French translation by Lemaire. These works were the first true textbooks on dentistry for students and practitioners and for the next fifty years they were the most quoted ones in the English-speaking world." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.<br/><br/>Garrison and Morton 3679. Norman Library 825. Printed for Thomas Cox unknown books
180367960First Edition Of The First Work On Orthodontics FOX Joseph. The Natural History of the Human Teeth. Including a Particular Elucidation of the Changes Which Take Place During the Second Dentition and Describing the Proper Mode of Treatment to Prevent Irregularities of the Teeth. To Which is Added An Account of the Diseases Which Affect Children During the First Dentition. Illustrated with Thirteen Copper-Plates. London: Printed for Thomas Cox 1803. First Edition. Quarto 10 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches; 275 x 225 mm. viii 100 13 explanation of plates 1 blank pp. Presentation copy from the author on a slip tipped in at the head of the title-page which reads "Mr. Pitt with best respects/from the Author". With thirteen copper-plates. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards rebacked with original spine neatly laid down. Spine with green calf spine label. Label lettered in gilt. Spine tooled in gilt. Calf ruled in blind. Newer endpapers. Some mild oxidation mainly to title-page and first few leaves as well as some mild foxing to a few plates but mainly along edges. A small wormhole at the very edge of the lower margin not affecting text. Overall a very good copy. "Fox's classic treatise on the teeth is the first to include explicit directions for correcting dental irregularities. It is the first work on orthodontics"--Garrison-Morton 3679. "In the spring of 1799 Fox began a course of lectures on the teeth to students at Guy's and he continued as a lecturer there until his death. This was certainly the first series of lectures specifically on dentistry to be given in Britain and probably in the world. On them he based his two books The Natural History of the Human Teeth 1803 and The History and Treatment of the Diseases of the Teeth 1806 which were the first important dental works in English to have illustrations of operative dental procedures and of pathological dental conditions. Fox was also the first to give specific instructions for the correction of irregularities of the teeth. There were three English editions of his works two American editions and a French translation by Lemaire. These works were the first true textbooks on dentistry for students and practitioners and for the next fifty years they were the most quoted ones in the English-speaking world." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Garrison and Morton 3679. Norman Library 825. HBS 67960. $3500 Printed for Thomas Cox hardcover books
196043198Cambridge Massachusetts: Department of Printing and Graphic Arts. Harvard College Library 1960. One of 100 copies specially bound signed by the Artist and Translator with an extra suite of 13 original lithographs each signed or initialled by the artist in pencil. 13 mounted lithographic plates by Walter Stein several additional offset lithographs in text. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. Original quarter black calf and sage green paper boards. Fine in original black calf-backed drop box some light rubbing to spine of box. Stein Walter. One of 100 copies specially bound signed by the Artist and Translator with an extra suite of 13 original lithographs each signed or initialled by the artist in pencil. 13 mounted lithographic plates by Walter Stein several additional offset lithographs in text. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. The Artist and the Book 1860-1960 #292 p. 197 Department of Printing and Graphic Arts. Harvard College Library unknown books
1960WRCLIT21513Cambridge: Dept. of Printing and Graphic Arts Harvard College Library 1960. Oblong small quarto. Calf backed pictorial boards. Spine extremities quite worn else very good in slipcase. One of 450 numbered copies from a total edition of six hundred copies illustrated with original lithographs by Walter Stein signed by the artist and Philip Hofer editor and translator of the text. This copy bears Hofer's signed presentation inscription. Dept. of Printing and Graphic Arts, Harvard College Library hardcover books
1960213858Cambridge: Harvard College Library 1960. Limited. hardcover. very good. Stein Walter. Translated by Philip Hofer. Illustrated with 13 mounted lithographic plates by Walter Stein and several additional offset lithographs in the text. Thin oblong 4to green pictorial boards with black leather spine worn and cracking but solid; uncut edges. Cambridge: Harvard College Library Department of Printing and Graphic Arts 1960. A very good copy internally fine in a very good slipcase.<br/><br/> From a total edition of 600 this would be one of 450 copies in a slipcase however it is designated copy "C - hors commerce." It is signed by both artist and translator and has an additional personal inscription from Hofer.<br/><br/> Harvard College Library unknown books
1960213857Cambridge: Harvard College Library 1960. Limited. hardcover. near fine. Stein Walter. Translated by Philip Hofer. Illustrated with 13 mounted lithographic plates by Walter Stein and several additional offset lithographs in the text. Thin oblong 4to green pictorial boards with black leather spine; uncut edges. Cambridge: Harvard College Library Department of Printing and Graphic Arts 1960. A near fine copy in a solid but poor slipcase.<br/><br/> From a total edition of 600 this is number 56 of 100 copies signed by both artist and translator printed on hand-made paper and containing an extra suite of 13 loose lithographs each signed or initialed by Stein in pencil.<br/><br/> Harvard College Library unknown books
1966D17550New York: Horizon Press 1966. Hardcover. Near Fine. Illustrated by Toulouse Lautrec Bonnard Stein. Excellent copy in publisher's slipcase slightly soiled. Review slip laid in. <br/><br/> Horizon Press hardcover books
196675421NY:: Horizon Press. Very Good. 1966. Hardcover. B00DLYGCT0 . Illustrated by Toulouse Lautrec Pierre Bonnard and Walter Stein. Translated from the French by Richard Howard. First edition thus. Age toning along the spine else near fine in a very good sticker residue on rear board minor edge wear slipcase. . Horizon Press, hardcover books
196637925NY: Braziller 1966. First English edition. Toulouse-Lautrec. 8vo pp. 127. Translated from the French by Elizabeth Roget. Illustrated by Toulouse-Lautrec. Cover slightly chipped and soiled o/w a VG tight copy. Braziller unknown books
196618017New York: George Braziller. Very Good. 1966. Hardcover. Near fine in Very Good DJ . George Braziller hardcover books
1929ess2948New York: The P. F. Volland Company 1929. Octavo red pebbled cloth hardcover gilt letters and decorations 80 pp. Poor: the spine and edges of this volume are badly damaged; the interior however is bright clean and tight with lovely full-color illustrations. The P. F. Volland Company, 1929. hardcover books
19297081Joliet IL: The P.F. Volland Co 1929. 1st. Decorative Cloth. Collectible; Very Good. A solid copy of the 1929 1st edition beautifully illustrated by Justin Gruelle. Tight and VG in its lightly-faded and soiled gilt-decorated and lettered red cloth. Octavo 80 pgs. <br/><br/> The P.F. Volland Co hardcover books
199816495NY: Simon & Schuster 1998. 1st edition. INSCRIBED. Hardback. Dust jacket. NF slt lean/NF Wally Lamb quote sticker on front panel. 334 pp. 8vo. <br/><br/>Inscribed by Fox on the half-title page: "For Vicki -- / You remain an inspiration / to me! I know you'll / take excellent / care of my sister underscore! / With love / gratitude / Laurie" Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1998914486NY: Simon & Schuster. 1998. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Unless otherwise noted our first editions are first printings. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1998702393NY: Simon & Schuster. 1998. Advance Uncorrected Proof. Very Good in wrappers. Unless otherwise noted our first editions are first printings. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. Simon & Schuster paperback books
198773311New York: William Morrow 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition first printing. Inscribed by Jon L. Breen and William F. Nolan respectively and signed by William Campbell Gault. Eight tales of mayhem in the City of Angels with an introductory note by Thomas Chastain. Octavo. Original blue paper-covered boards over a gray cloth spine with silver titles. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. William Morrow hardcover books
193261699Boston:: Little Brown. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1932. Hardcover. Twenty-sixth printing. Very good in a very good minor edge wear stray pen mark on rear panel price clipped dust jacket. . Little, Brown, hardcover books
1966193221San José: Harlan-Young Press 1966. Hardcover. 27p. very good first limited edition one of 400 copies very good in cloth boards and price clipped dust jacket dj. Correspondence between two lodges over the propriety of a member marrying an African American. Harlan-Young Press hardcover books
19668877San José: Harlan-Young Press 1966. Hardcover. 27p. very good first limited edition one of 400 copies cloth boards and unclipped dj with two-inch closed tears inscribed and signed by the author. Correspondence between two lodges over the propriety of a member marrying an African American. Harlan-Young Press hardcover books
19759965Briarcliff Manor :Stein & Day 1975. First trade paperback printing. 63 pp. Very near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers. INSCRIBED by Fox to a fellow poet. Briarcliff Manor :Stein & Day paperback books