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The History of Portrait Miniatures 1531-1860 in 2 Volumes by George C Williamson, Litt. D - 1904: Small printing of 520 copies

by George C Williamson, Litt. D

The History of Portrait Miniatures 1531-1860 in 2 Volumes by George C Williamson, Litt. D - 1904

The History of Portrait Miniatures 1531-1860 in 2 Volumes: Small printing of 520 copies

by George C Williamson, Litt. D

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London: George Bell and Sons, 1904. First edition, small printing of 520 copies of which 510 were for sale. White linen cloth hardcovers with gilt decorative illustrations on covers and spine. Folio- 15.5" x 12". unsigned. A rare art history reference written by George C Williamson. Hundreds of excellent, full page engravings throughout protected by tissue guards. Printed on thick, fine paper and bound with deckled edges. Published in 1904 by George Bell and Sons. White cloth binding with gilt lettering. In very Good+ condition- Some scuffs and dirt on cloth covers and spines. Light foxing spots here and there. Naturally rippled edges. Unmarked copies and binding is tight and intact. Folio sized. See additional images at www.KabiBooks.com
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  • Publisher George Bell and Sons
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1904
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The Well at the World's End

The Well at the World's End: (two-volume set)

by Morris, William (1834–1896)

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London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1896. First Trade Edition. hardcover. Good. 9 1/4" × 5 1/4" . The Well at the World's End: (two-volume set); by Morris, William (1834–1896). London: Longmans, Green & Co.. Printed by Chiswick Press. 1896. First Trade Edition. First Printing. Tall 8vos: 9 1/4" x 5 1/4" (23.5 x 13.3 cm). Bound in publisher's original hardcover quarter Holland-backed blue paper boards, with white linen spine and paper title label. One of 750 copies. Printed on fine, hand-made, Charles Whittingham & Co., watermarked "B A S" paper. Uncut, deckled edges. Pages uncut. [i–iv] v–vii [viii], 1–378 [379: printer's imprint] [380: blank]; & [i–iv] v–vi, [1–2] 3–279 p.p. [280: printer's imprint], double flyleaves at front and rear of each volume. Printed in 1893 but delayed by the Kelmscott Press edition issued the same year (which edition was being set up from this edition). Unlike other authors who wrote of foreign lands or of dream worlds, Morris was the first to describe… Read More
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Reminiscences of the North-West Rebellions
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Reminiscences of the North-West Rebellions: With a record of the raising of her majesty's 100th Regiment in Canada and a chapter on Canadian social and political life.

by Boulton, Major (Charles Arkell)

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Boulton, Major (Charles Arkell)Reminiscences of the North-West Rebellions With a record of the raising of her majesty's 100th Regiment in Canada and a chapter on Canadian social and political life.Toronto: Davis & Henderson/Grip Printing and Publishing, 1886Red buckram hardback with very nice gilt illustration and lettering upon red front board and gilt lettering upon spine.Floral front and end papers.- Frontispiece portrait (head to toe) of Major-General Fred Middleton with tissue guard - title page (with small repair to tear)- dedication - preface - reminiscences pp8-469appendixes; - official despatches pp471-498, - List of officers and Men pp499-531Condition; lacks pp 57-64 map and 1 illustration but appear never to have been bound in.Extra(!!); signed by the author Boulton.
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The Life and Times of The Shmoo (Signed & PSA-Authenticated + Extras)
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The Life and Times of The Shmoo (Signed & PSA-Authenticated + Extras)

by Al Capp

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Simon & Schuster, 1948. 1st Ed. Very Good. Signed. SIGNED BY AL CAPP, Certified authentic by PSA/DNA, includes photo from event and newspaper article dated Dec 21, 1948. An absolute treasure from the Golden Age of Cartoon. Condition: Covers are good (wear along extremities, some creasing & soiling but intact; interior very good to near fine (clean, bright, breathtaking illustrations). Signed by Al Capp on the cover and briefly inscribed as shown. PSA certification includes full Letter of Authenticity (no sticker on book). Original 1948 photo measures 8x10. Unique in all the world. Expedited shipping is welcome; signed by author.
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Poems with the Muses Looking-Glass, and Amyntas: whereunto is added The Jealous Lovers.
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Poems with the Muses Looking-Glass, and Amyntas: whereunto is added The Jealous Lovers.

by RANDOLPH, Thomas

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Small octavo : pp. 4 blank (28) 436, 2 blank : new eps : gilt dentelles with floral motif : polished calf boards with triple gilt ruled border surrounding a floral and foliate border : rebacked with red leather title panel lettered in gilt and the publication year in gilt to tail of spine. Long note in small hand to first blank detailing the purchase of the volume in 1840 and some notes on the poet : trimmed at the head of the leaves : corners slightly rounded and gilt worn in patches but mostly bright. Thomas Randolph (1605-1635) was a poet, playwright and wit of great promise who was expected by many to become poet laureate after his mentor Ben Johnson. His early death at 29 (two years before Johnson) prevented this ambition from being realised.The note at the first blank reads, "Purchased at the sale of J. Abbot's Library Dublin 1840, for 15/6. Priced Bibl. Ang. Poet. 1/15/ : Randolph was greatly admired in his day, and, high in favour with Ben Johnson, who considered him and Cartwright his "dear… Read More
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Tamara de Lempicka. Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1979
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Tamara de Lempicka. Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1979

by Lempicka, Tamara de / Alain Blondel

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Lausanne: Acatos, 1999. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. White glossy boards in illustrated dust jacket. Cardboard slipcase. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Text in English and French. Documents 520 paintings and 220 drawings and watercolors by the artist. A CD-ROM accompanies the catalogue. Spine of dust jacket a touch sunned. A fine collectible copy. Very heavy book, may require extra postage. 528 pp., 31,5 x 25 cm. .
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Miscellanies in Prose and Verse the First Volume
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Miscellanies in Prose and Verse the First Volume

by Swift, Pope

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Fleet Street, London: Printed for Benjamin Motte. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1728. Hardcover. Collection of poems and essays from Jonathon Swift, Alexander Pope. Strong binding and minor edgewear to leather bound volume. Pages show some foxingd and very minor damp stains, also remnants of apparent bookplate stuck to front free end paper and lightly pencilled notes from previous bookseller. Lovely crest bookplate still inside front cover for Chris. Jeaffreson, Esq. Dullingham. Notably clean and straight pages. Contents (abbreviated) include; Discourse of the Contests and Dissensions between the Nobles and the Commons in Athens and Rome, The Sentiments of a Church of England Man, A Project for the Advancement of Religion and the Reformation of Manners, A Letter from a Member of the House of Commons in Ireland, A Tritical Essay upon the Faculties of the Mind, Predictions for the Year 1708, The Accomplishment of the First of Mr. Bickerstaff's Predictions, Squire Bickerstaff detected, A… Read More
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Tales of Passion.
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Tales of Passion.

by St. Leger, Francis Barry (1799-1829)

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London: Henry Colburn, 1829. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. First edition, octavo, three volumes; 315, 319, 356pp. In contemporary half leather over marbled boards (a little worn), four raised spine bands, gilt lettered red morocco title labels to second compartments, remaining compartments richly gilt. Spotting and staining to early and closing leaves of each volume, author's name inscribed to title page, first quire of vol.1 misbound, otherwise a very good clean copy. Attractive copy of St.Leger's increasingly uncommon final novel, the last before his untimely death at the age of thirty following an epileptic seizure.
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The Life and Times of The Shmoo (Signed & PSA-Authenticated + Extras)
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The Life and Times of The Shmoo (Signed & PSA-Authenticated + Extras)

by Al Capp

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Simon & Schuster, 1948. 1st Ed. Very Good. Signed. SIGNED BY AL CAPP, Certified authentic by PSA/DNA, includes photo from event and newspaper article dated Dec 21, 1948. An absolute treasure from the Golden Age of Cartoon. Condition: Covers are good (wear along extremities, some creasing & soiling but intact; interior very good to near fine (clean, bright, breathtaking illustrations). Signed by Al Capp on the cover and briefly inscribed as shown. PSA certification includes full Letter of Authenticity (no sticker on book). Original 1948 photo measures 8x10. Unique in all the world. Expedited shipping is welcome; signed by author.
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Poems with the Muses Looking-Glass, and Amyntas: whereunto is added The Jealous Lovers.
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Poems with the Muses Looking-Glass, and Amyntas: whereunto is added The Jealous Lovers.

by RANDOLPH, Thomas

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Small octavo : pp. 4 blank (28) 436, 2 blank : new eps : gilt dentelles with floral motif : polished calf boards with triple gilt ruled border surrounding a floral and foliate border : rebacked with red leather title panel lettered in gilt and the publication year in gilt to tail of spine. Long note in small hand to first blank detailing the purchase of the volume in 1840 and some notes on the poet : trimmed at the head of the leaves : corners slightly rounded and gilt worn in patches but mostly bright. Thomas Randolph (1605-1635) was a poet, playwright and wit of great promise who was expected by many to become poet laureate after his mentor Ben Johnson. His early death at 29 (two years before Johnson) prevented this ambition from being realised.The note at the first blank reads, "Purchased at the sale of J. Abbot's Library Dublin 1840, for 15/6. Priced Bibl. Ang. Poet. 1/15/ : Randolph was greatly admired in his day, and, high in favour with Ben Johnson, who considered him and Cartwright his "dear… Read More
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Tamara de Lempicka. Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1979
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Tamara de Lempicka. Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1979

by Lempicka, Tamara de / Alain Blondel

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Lausanne: Acatos, 1999. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. White glossy boards in illustrated dust jacket. Cardboard slipcase. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Text in English and French. Documents 520 paintings and 220 drawings and watercolors by the artist. A CD-ROM accompanies the catalogue. Spine of dust jacket a touch sunned. A fine collectible copy. Very heavy book, may require extra postage. 528 pp., 31,5 x 25 cm. .
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Art Collecting and Investing:  The Inner Workings and the Underbelly of the Art World
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Art Collecting and Investing: The Inner Workings and the Underbelly of the Art World

by Pierce, Patricia Job & Marco Apollo

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9780972984409 / 0972984402
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Hingham, MA: Pierce Galleries, Inc., 2003. 204 heavyweight, glossy pages with color illustrations. From back: "An informative guide through the secretive art world; How to build a great art collection and investment portfolio; How to successfully gift, donate, loan and estate plan; Learning how to identify, examine and judge quality; Art world intrigue and scandal - the inside scoop; Cyberspace hazards and e-scams - buyer beware; Candid facts about forgers, fakes and fraud; Stolen art - thieves trafficking and recovery; Dealers, agents, appraisers, authenticators and experts; Greed, glamor (sic) and the art of the deal; Misrepresentations, recasts & reproductions; Auction contracts, fees and shady dealings; Warranties and verbal promises - who to trust; Security systems, fire alarms and self-defense; American painters' auction world records; The top 10 American paintings sold at auction." Light edgewear and slight curl to corners. We noted pink highlighting on at least three… Read More
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Estampes-Dessins / Livres Illustres / Sculptures-Catalogue No. 13 (1962)

Estampes-Dessins / Livres Illustres / Sculptures-Catalogue No. 13 (1962)

by Cramer, Gerald

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Geneva, Switzerland: Galerie Gerald Cramer, 1962 Book. 4. Wraps. Very good. Rubbing to front and back cover. Pages clean. Plastic separating from spine. 55 p. Includes illustrations. With cover illustration by Henry Moore and listings for 270 pieces of illustration and sculpture. Approx. 6.5 by 8.5 inches null.
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A History of American Art
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A History of American Art

by Daniel M. Mendelowitz

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This book is in good condition. There is some wear on the front, back, spine, edges and corner of the cover. There is some dog-earring on the right corner pages of the book. The pages are white, crisp and clear of any markings. "This is a history of the visual arts produced in the geographical area that now constitutes the United States. Such a book is difficult to title. A History of United States Art sounds awkward and logically might even be construed to exclude the arts of the colonial period. Thus, with apologies to our northern and southern neighbors, I use the title A History of American Art, knowing full well that the terms America and the United States are not synonymous...." - Preface from A History of American Art
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The Art of Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica: An Annotated Bibliography

The Art of Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica: An Annotated Bibliography

by Berlo, Janet Catherine

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G K Hall, Boston, 1985. Apparent First Edition. Cloth. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 272pp; More than 1500 annotated entries on the art made by native inhabitants of Mesoamerica in the 3000 years before the Spanish conquest in 1521; Embossed owners stamp on half-title page; I found a handful of checkmarks in the book; Otherwise pages are tight and clean; Cover is as new; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 - 2 pounds. Category: Art & Design; ISBN: 081618562X. ISBN/EAN: 9780816185627. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 104211. . 9780816185627
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Oiseaux De Cage

Oiseaux De Cage

by Viladas, Angel Bofarull

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Hardcover
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9788493464028 / 8493464023
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Fernando Villaverde Ediciones, 2006. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by and presented to me in village of Riba-roja d'Ebre where the author resides. Many colour illustrations. No pagination. Some slight shelf wear. Raffles Bookstore Norfolk All orders normally dispatched within one working day. We will gladly supply further images or more information if required. Discounts available for multiple orders
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Beau James The Life and Times of Jimmy Walker
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Beau James The Life and Times of Jimmy Walker

by FOWLER, Gene

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Second Printing Before Publication
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New York: The Viking Press, 1949. Second Printing Before Publication. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. 8vo. Pp. 390. Illustrated with b&w photo reproductions. Index. Bound in scarlet cloth with cover design (top hat, walking stick), gilt lettering stamped on spine. A Fine copy in price-clipped dust jacket. A very well preserved copy, with only slight chipping to fresh, bright dust jacket. Bookseller inventory.
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Ecstatic renovation! : Street Art Celebrating Sierra Leone's 1992 Revolution
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"Ecstatic renovation!" : Street Art Celebrating Sierra Leone's 1992 Revolution

by Joseph A. Opala; Raymond Desouza George (forward)

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RARE! Freetown: Sierra Leone Adult Education Association, January 1994. Staple-Bound Pamphlet. Fine. Interior pristine. Securely bound with two clean staples. Rubbing to covers. 39 pages.
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The Elephant's Child: Just So Stories Series
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The Elephant's Child: Just So Stories Series

by Kipling, Rudyard

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Kipling, Rudyard: The Elephant's Child, Just So Stories Series. 1942 First Edition Thus, Garden City Publishing. Beautifully illustrated by R.F. Rojankovsky. CHILDREN'S BOOK. Story Summary: "Because of his 'satiable curiosity' about what the crocodile has for dinner, the elephant's child and all elephants thereafter have long trunks." Used. VG condition/ No DJ included. Unpaged. 7 X 9 1/2
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Christie’s Amsterdam: African, Oceanic and Indonesian Art from the Van Lier Collection
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Christie’s Amsterdam: African, Oceanic and Indonesian Art from the Van Lier Collection

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Auction Catalogue, Tuesday 15 April 1997. Christie's Amsterdam: African, Oceanic and Indonesian Art from the Van Lier Collection.
Amsterdam: Christie's Amsterdam, 1997. Softcover, measuring 8.25" x 10.50" in glossy photographic wraps, 98pp., photograph illustrations throughout. Staple binding, with slight tear on second leaf, otherwise in very good + condition. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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ELVGREN: HIS LIFE & ART

ELVGREN: HIS LIFE & ART

by Collins, Max Allan & Elvgren, Drake

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Portland, OR: Collector's Press, Inc., 1998. 2nd Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book is in FINE condition - bright boards & sound binding. Dust jacket is in FINE condition - bright, intact & whole. FOLCAS 12/21
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