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Natura morta da tavolo con rose e altri fiori in un ampio vaso di vetro bombato, illuminata da sinistra. Da un dipinto di Jean Baptiste Le Monnoyer. Mezzotinto, 1691 circa, firmato sotto l'immagine "J Baptiste Monnoyer pinxit" e "J Smith fecit & excudit". Esemplare del secondo stato di tre, prima della rielaborazione con i ritocchi alla lastra. Buona impressione su carta vergata, con margini molto sottili, una piega obliqua della carta nell'angolo superiore sinistro, per il resto buone condizioni. Nagler indica per questa lastra la data del 1691. John Smith (1652-1743) fu un editore e stampatore dotato e ambizioso, la cui lunga carriera iniziò sotto il regno di Carlo II e si concluse dopo l'ascesa di Giorgio II. Nato nel Northamptonshire, lavorò a Londra, specializzandosi nella tecnica relativamente nuova del mezzotinto. Tra il 1683 e il 1729 produsse oltre trecento stampe. La raffinatezza e la "modernità" delle sue stampe gli procurarono fama e poi prosperità materiale. Smith apprese la tecnica del mezzotinto dal tipografo Isaac Beckett (1653-88 circa) e dall'artista olandese Jan Van der Vaart (1653-1727). Riprodusse anche opere di alcuni artisti contemporanei britannici e stranieri. Secondo il curatore del British Museum questo è la sequenza degli stati: (i) con la scritta "J Baptiste Monnoyer pinxit". (ii) scritta "J Baptiste Monnoyer pinxit // J Smith fecit & excudit". (iii) come sopra, ma con lastra ritoccata. L'opera è molto rara; le altre impressioni conosciute sono: Londra BM, 1876,1111.21 (ii); Parigi BN (i, ii); Chatsworth (ii, 2 impressioni); Cambridge Fitzwilliam (ii); Glasgow Hunterian (ii); Haddington albums (ii); Londra NPG (ii); New York PL (riedizione Boydell; Stuart Collection 226); Oxford Christ Church (ii); Amsterdam RPK (ii); Londra V&A (ii); CLB (3 impressioni, ii). Al verso della stampa firma della collezione di Giuseppe Storck (Lugt 2291), più altro timbro di collezione sconosciuto a Lugt. Bibliografia Antony Griffiths, Early Mezzotint Publishing in England I John Smith, 1652-1743, in “Print Quarterly”, VI 1989 pp. 243-57; Wessely, John Smith: Verzeichniss seiner schabkunstblätter, n. 482; Chaloner Smith, British Mezzotinto portraits from the introduction of the art to the early part of the present century (undescribed); Nagler, Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexikon n. 500. Table-top still-life with roses and other flowers in a wide, rounded glass vase, lit from the left; after Monnoyer. Mezzotint, circa 1691, lettered below image with 'J Baptiste Monnoyer pinxit' and 'J Smith fecit & excudit.' Example of the second state of three, before the plate reworked. A good impression on laid paper, with very thin margins, an oblique paper crease at upper left corner, otherwise good condition. Nagler gives the date 1691 for this plate. John Smith (1652-1743) was a gifted and ambitious printmaker and publisher whose long career began in the reign of Charles II and closed after the accession of George II. He was born in Northamptonshire and worked in London, specializing in the relatively new technique of mezzotint printing. Between 1683 and 1729 he produced over three hundred prints. Trained as a printmaker he was able to retain a controlling hand when, in the early 1690s, he turned from pure printmaking to printmaking and publishing. The refinement and 'modernity' of his prints brought him fame and then material prosperity and Smith's career, largely independent of interference from outside publishers, must have been an inspiration to William Hogarth (1697-1764) and the next generation of printmakers. Smith learnt the technique of mezzotinting from the printmaker Isaac Beckett (c.1653-88) and the Dutch artist Jan Van der Vaart (1653-1727). Smith also reproduced works of a number of contemporary British and foreign artists. According to the curator of The British Museum this is the list of states: (i) lettered 'J Baptiste Monnoyer pinxit' (ii) lettered 'J Baptiste Monnoyer pinxit // J Smith fecit & excudit.' (iii) lettering as above; plate reworked.). The work is very rare; the other known impressions are: London BM, 1876,1111.21 (ii); Paris BN (i, ii); Chatsworth (ii, 2 impressions); Cambridge Fitzwilliam (ii); Glasgow Hunterian (ii); Haddington albums (ii); London NPG (ii); New York PL (Boydell reissue; Stuart Collection 226); Oxford Christ Church (ii); Amsterdam RPK (ii); London V&A (ii); CLB (3 impressions, ii). Collection mark of Giuseppe Storck (Lugt 2291). Bibliografia Antony Griffiths, Early Mezzotint Publishing in England I John Smith, 1652-1743, in “Print Quarterly”, VI 1989 pp. 243-57; Wessely, John Smith: Verzeichniss seiner schabkunstblätter, n. 482; Chaloner Smith, British Mezzotinto portraits from the introduction of the art to the early part of the present century (undescribed); Nagler, Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexikon n. 500.
LACKS FIRST TWO LEAVES, INCLUDING TITLE PAGE pp. 12 [of 16], 19, 458, [10]. Small 8vo. 190 mm. **EARLY GERMANIC PLAQUE STAMPED ALUM TAWED VELLUM BINDING. The front board has a portrait of Martin Luther and on the rear board is a similar portrait of Philip Melanchthon. The boards are almost detached. No clasps. These plaque stamped bindings are rarely found in the current antiquarian book market. quite scarce. Several early ownerships including one (unidentified) from 1652. Later stamped ownership of William Harris. Henrich Smet (also Henricus Smetius Alostanus, Henricus Smetius a Leda, or Hendrik de Smet) (1535-1614) of Heidelberg was a physician and humanist scholar. The first edition of Prosodia came out in 1599 at Frankfurt. In 1603 Antoine de Harsy (fl. 1572-1607) published this second edition. It was a very popular anthology of Latin quotations and their authors that functioned as a kind of students' dictionary of phrases that could be quickly traced to the correct classical author. SAFE ADD 1
191 pages. Maroon embossed leatherette boards. Loaded with black and white photos. Somewhat above-average wear. Modest lean to spine. Large tear to page 134. Several autographs. (Please ask if we still have our 20 year reunion book for this class) Book
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Unpaginated. 6 1/8"w x 9 1/4"h. Previous owner's name inside. Decorative endpapers. Twelve color plates; chronology. Limited edition, #838/2500, privately printed by Hammermill Paper Company. Bumped corners.
Textbooks about the Greek Orthodox Liturgy and Catechism for Greek schools. Name of previous owner and stamp on ffep.145p. illus (col.) [NO copies found in WorldCat] Book
This is a very good softcover copy with virtually no wear. Completely clean, no foxing or other marks. This issue of the Rhode Island School of Design Bulletin, Vol. 64, No. 4, April 1978, was prepared to accompany the exhibition guest curated by Aaron Siskind, from April 11 to May 7, 1978. Introduction and Catalogue by Diana L. Johnson. Includes works by Michael Bishop, Barbara Blondeau, Joseph D. Jachna, Kenneth Josephson, William G. Larson, Ray K. Metzker, John Wood. Limited edition of 1500 copies. Illustrated in black & white with two foldouts. Checklist with 196 works. Biographical sketches of the photographers. Bibliography. 12" high X 9" wide, 119 pages. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
48 pages. "Full of exciting projects for children to make and paint at home. Lots of practical tips help budding artists master a variety of painting techniques." - from back board. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
80 pages. Features: William Winter cover art shows Boy Scout campfire lighting; Nice colour Internationa Truck ad inside front cover shows red semi- driving past kids; RCAF one-page recruiting ad; Nostalgic one-page black and white photo ad for Canadian General Electric radios features the model C182, C150P, C66/67 and radio phonograph; Lionel Shapiro and photographer Ken Bell return to the WWII battlefields where they served - major article with many photos, including some before and after shots; The Startling Inside Scientific Story of the fiery Aurora Borealis; Beads to Billions - The Story of the H.B.C. (Hudson's Bay Company), Part II - photo-illustrated article; Spinnaker Spinster (fiction); How to Save Your Husband's Life - famous psychologist George Lawton gives instructions to help wives avoid becoming widows; Leonard Levinson's Impossible Pictures Inc. makes cartoons for 1/3 the usual cost; A Bush Wife's Life for Me - Women in the wilds get treated like duchesses by the grizzled guys of the mining camps, but there's no movie on the corner - with photo of Red Lake country writer Freda Woodhouse washing clothes by hand; George Young - Yesterday's Hero - at 17 Canada's boy wonder, and perhaps the world's greatest swimmer ever, swam his way into a fame that tore his life to shreds - once offered a quarter million dollars for a movie contract he is now penniless - photo-illustrated article; The Wind in the Juniper (fiction); Ten ways to Save Money on Clothes; School and Me, by Ernest Buckler; The Land of Black and White - Alan Paton tells the tragic story of his land, South Africa; Small clipping from ad on page 37 affects ad on page 38; Colour Westinghouse refrigerator centrefold ad; Nice color one-page RCA Victor ad shows their Models 9-W-91, 9JY and 9EY3 phonographs and coloured records; Massey-Harris one-page ad shows European village scene with tractor; Nice colour Hudson car ad; Back cover O'Keefe's Brewing ad features J.S. Hallam illustration of boy on tricycle passing bus. Please note: Very heavy wear to covers which are loose but present and bear multiple clear archival tape patches. Unmarked. A worthy reference copy of this uncommon issue. Book
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Light wear to cover and creases to spine and top corner of page block. 9"w x 12"h. 334 pages. Essay contributions by William C. Agee, Robert Hunter, Lewis Kachur, Diane Kelder, John R. Lane, Lisa J. Servon and Karen Wilkin.
Clean and unmarked; tight binding. 67 pages.
Clean and unmarked; tight binding. 128 pages.
216 pages. Bibliography. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. "Presents works by artists of the Barbizon School, so influential to Dutch art in the 19th century." - from Foreward. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Tight and square. A sound copy. Book
140 pages. Features: Glorious Peacocks; The Skeletal System; Creating a Mixed Aviary; A Clutch of charming plumheads resulted from an arranged marriage; Cockatiels - personality plus!; A spirited conure trains its owners well; Ingenious ways to feed birds well; A Professionsl Trainer reveals what really happens at bird shows; Sometimes a persistent bird must create a bird lover out of its housemate ; Beaupre Parrot School in Toronto, Ontario; Exotic Birds on Stamps. Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
Acquaforte, 1875, priva di firma. L’opera è una delle 3 acqueforti di Signorini preparate per le Fornicazioni di Fra Mazzapicchio edite per cura di Diego Martelli fiorentino ed illustrate da Telemaco Signorini. Si tratta di un delizioso libro d’artista, impresso in soli 100 esemplari. Raccolta di prose erotiche attribuite al francescano padre Didaco di San Friano (Borgo San Frediano, a Firenze), ornate da tre splendide acqueforti del macchiaiolo e impressionista Telemaco Signorini. Assieme ai «Primi passi» (1871) e alle «Storielline» (1876), sempre a petto delle prose di Martelli, questo libro compone un trittico che è ritenuto tra le migliori prove del Signorini incisore. “[…] forse il meglio della sua opera grafica […] il Signorini lo diede nelle illustrazioni delle tre raccolte di novelle veristiche di Diego Martelli […] Costretto a dir tutto in breve spazio, qui il Signorini vi riuscì senza disperdere le sue forze; e il segno aderì più strettamente al soggetto propostogli dall’amico Diego, che d’altra parte lo riportava in un clima ben confacente alle sue tendenze e ai suoi umori. Di questo gruppo, l’acquaforte che illustra la prima novella delle ‘Fornicazioni di Fra Mazzapicchio’, quella che dà il titolo al libro, vale per l’efficacia della rappresentazione e per un tocco magro e conclusivo, che superano l’evidente ispirazione letteraria” (cfr. L. Vitali, L’incisione italiana dell’Ottocento, in “Domus” del 29 maggio 1930, pp. 31ss.) Telemaco Signorini nasce a Firenze il 18 Agosto del 1835 e, nonostante prediliga gli studi letterari, suo padre, un modesto pittore della corte del Granduca, lo avvia allo studio della pittura e fu lui il suo insegnante. Dopo aver frequentato i corsi di disegno dal nudo all'Accademia di Belle Arti fiorentina, e dopo aver dipinto dal vero con Odorado Borrani e Vincenzo Cabianca, inizia a frequentare il Caffè Michelangelo, accostandosi ai pittori che in quegli anni stavano teorizzando la pittura di macchia, ossia i Macchiaioli. Durante un viaggio a Parigi conosce personalmente l'anziano Camille Corot, interessandosi alla sua pittura di paesaggi e Constant Troyon; tornato a Firenze, con l'amico Diego Martelli, consolida l'amicizia con Silvestro Lega e Odoardo Borrani, insieme ai quali dipinge nei dintorni di Pergentina, divenendo il maggior rappresentante dei Macchiaioli. Bellissima prova, impressa su carta coeva, rifilata ed applicata sulla pagina del volume, con testo descrittivo al verso. Dimensioni 60x82 mm, il foglio 113x125 mm. In ottimo stato di conservazione Etching, 1875, unsigned. The work is one of 3 etchings by Signorini prepared for the Fornicazioni di Fra Mazzapicchio published by Diego Martelli of Florence and illustrated by Telemaco Signorini. This is a delightful artist's book, printed in only 100 copies. It is a collection of erotic prose attributed to the Franciscan priest Didaco di San Friano (Borgo San Frediano, in Florence), adorned with three splendid etchings by the Macchiaioli and Impressionist Telemaco Signorini. Together with "Primi passi" (1871) and "Storielline" (1876), this book makes up a triptych that is considered among Signorini's best etchings. "[...] Forse il meglio della sua opera grafica [...] il Signorini lo dà lo di illustrazioni delle tre raccolte di novelle veristiche di Diego Martelli [...] Costretto a dir tutto in breve spazio, qui il Signorini vi riuscì senza disperdere le sue forze; e il segno aderì più strettamente al soggetto propostogli dall’amico Diego, che d’altra parte lo riportava in un clima ben confacente alle sue tendenze e ai suoi umori. Di questo gruppo, l’acquaforte che illustra la prima novella delle ‘Fornicazioni di Fra Mazzapicchio’, quella che dà il titolo al libro, vale per l’efficacia della rappresentazione e per un tocco magro e conclusivo, che superano l’evidente ispirazione letteraria” (cfr. L. Vitali, L’incisione italiana dell’Ottocento, in “Domus” del 29 maggio 1930, pp. 31ss.)
Acquaforte, 1875 circa, priva di firma. Stampata su carta cina applicata su supporto coevo. Opera non descritta dai repertori consultati. Telemaco Signorini nasce a Firenze il 18 Agosto del 1835 e, nonostante prediliga gli studi letterari, suo padre, un modesto pittore della corte del Granduca, lo avvia allo studio della pittura e fu lui il suo insegnante. Dopo aver frequentato i corsi di disegno dal nudo all'Accademia di Belle Arti fiorentina, e dopo aver dipinto dal vero con Odorado Borrani e Vincenzo Cabianca, inizia a frequentare il Caffè Michelangelo, accostandosi ai pittori che in quegli anni stavano teorizzando la pittura di macchia, ossia i Macchiaioli. Durante un viaggio a Parigi conosce personalmente l'anziano Camille Corot, interessandosi alla sua pittura di paesaggi e Constant Troyon; tornato a Firenze, con l'amico Diego Martelli, consolida l'amicizia con Silvestro Lega e Odoardo Borrani, insieme ai quali dipinge nei dintorni di Pergentina, divenendo il maggior rappresentante dei Macchiaioli. Bellissima prova, in ottimo stato di conservazione. Dimensioni 114x172 mm, il foglio 239x325 mm. Al verso timbro della collezione di Raffaele Alianello (Lugt 5K). Etching, circa 1875, unsigned. Printed on Chinese paper applied to carboard. Work not described by the repertories consulted. Telemaco Signorini was born in Florence on August 18, 1835 and, although he preferred literary studies, his father, a modest painter of the court of the Grand Duke, initiated him to the study of painting and he was his teacher. After having frequented the courses of drawing from the nude to the academy of Belle Arti fiorentina, and after having painted from the true one with Odorado Borrani and Vincenzo Cabianca, it begins to frequent the Cafe Michelangelo, approaching the painters that in those years were theorizing the painting of stain, that is the Macchiaioli. During a trip to Paris he knows personally the old Camille Corot, being interested in his painting of landscapes and Constant Troyon; returned to Florence, with the friend Diego Martelli, consolidates the friendship with Silvestro Lega and Odoardo Borrani, together with which it paints in the surroundings of Pergentina, becoming the greater representative of the Macchiaioli. Beautiful example, in excellent condition. Size: platemark, 114x172 mm; sheet 239x325 mm. On the verso collection mark of Raffaele Alianello (Lugt 5K).
564 pages including index. Text is separated into 4 parts; Management, Nutrition, Basic Cookery and Recipes. Few school markings to front endpaper, otherwise unmarked. Binding intact. Average wear. A sound working copy. Book
pp. v, 154. 16mo. 165 mm. Unusual contemporary full cloth binding. Autograph ownership of Belle Shetter. Very good. "Ninth edition." Henry Augustus Shute (1856-1943) was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy (1875) and Harvard University (1879). He was born and lived in Exeter, New Hampshire, where he worked as a lawyer and a judge of the municipal court. Sometime in the 1890s, He began writing for the Exeter News-Letter. His weekly stories based on recollections from boyhood were popular, however, it was not until the publication of 'The Real Diary of a Real Boy' (1902) that Shute acquired national recognition. He went on to write nineteen other books and published extensively in the Saturday Evening Post (1925-1928). Called the "Mark Twain of New England," Shute's humorous, innocent, and 'jolly' stories continue to provide valuable insight into the customs of his time and place. Tasha Tudor later (1968) illustrated this charming New England Tale. HUMOR 8
31 pages. "Real basebal history with a curve of magic thrown in." - from dust jacket. Lovely colour illustrations. Clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Neat feline bookplate upon front free endpaper. Book
iv, 333 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos. Fold-out map inside back cover indicates local landowners. A highly informative local history of this district just south of Foremost, Alberta. "The material in this book is based on old-timers' stories, records and research into various organizations. If [they help] you gain a better understanding of the harsh realities and the hopes and dreams of your forefathers' day, then this book will have served its purpose." - iii. Includes almost 150 pages of family histories. Prior owner has penned local map details onto illustrations on front cover and title page. Gift greetings atop title page. Average wear. A sound copy of this wonderful local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Strathern 3242, Krotki [2e] 924. Book
335 pages including index. Includes black and white photographic plates. "An earnest effort to teach something about birds and bird conservation... suitable for the individual, for the school, and for bird-club work. It is not a technical bird book." - from Introduction. Usual library markings. Well-worn. Backstrip missing. A worthy reference copy. Book
pp. xx, 192. 8vo. Original full maroon cloth binding, decorated and lettered in gold. Hardbound. Very nice copy. PALOC 73
64 pages. Features: Viennese Arts and Crafts; Power of the Press - the clothes press is currently achieving higher prices than ever before; Artistry at Royal Worcester Porcelain Factory; Operatic Victorian Staffordshire Figures from the opera Masaniello; Unusual Chelsea - a survey of bird painting on a red anchor period Chelsea plate; Freedom of Expression - The Euston Road School of artists; Collecting Small Silver; and much more. Lavishly produced upon glossy stock. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Book
36p. Ruled in black throughout. Tall 8vo. Original printed wraps, soiled. Lacks rear cover. PA PAMPH 19_4 BX1
40p. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Book label of Hershey Books on title page. Small 4to. Original pictorial wraps. Student edition and memento celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Milton Hershey School. PA PAMPH 20_5 BX5
105 p. + The Constitutions of Pennsylvania and the United States + Frontis. 12mo. Original green decorated cloth binding, slightly stained. This book was extremely popular in schools in the late 19th century. PA 28 x4