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Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. Stories and poems by Irving Layton. Cream wraps in decorated dust jacket which is worn only at the edges. Inscribed by Layton to Burton Keirstead and dated April 15,1948. Very nice copy of an uncommon book. . Inscribed and Dated By Author. 1st. Wraps. VG+/VG+. Octavo.
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The Virginians
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London: Whishart & Co., 1933. Book. Very Good. Blue Cloth. First English Edition. 8vo. Revised English edition, preceded by the Contact edition. Some discolouration to cloth along edges, spine slightly cocked, foxing to outside edges of pages; former owner's signature and date to front pastedown. Dust-jacket browning slightly with spine darkened and some foxing to edge rear flap; 4 cm closed tear to bottom edge of front panel, some paper loss at head and heel of spine and corners; light scratch to rear and overall light dust soil..
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La commedia di Dante Alighieri nel testo e nel commento di Niccolò Tommaseo
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Milano: Aldo Martello Editore, 1965. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Edition published to celebrate the seven hundredth anniversary of Dante's birth and limited to 500 numbered copies. In three volumes. 361pp; 333pp; 345pp. Full deep green morocco ruled and lettered in gold on the spine, five raised bands, top edges gilt, others uncut, green endpapers; printed on special Ventura paper. The volumes come in sturdy green paper covered publisher's slipcases with leather inserts. With more than one hundred illustrations by fifty contemporary Italian artists including Giorgio de Chirico, Renato Guttuso, Emilio Greco, Aligi Sassu, Carlo Carrà , Remo Brindisi, Massimo Campigli, Carlo Corsi, Carlo Guarienti assembled for a special Quadriennale exhibition in 1960. Very mild wear to the spines but a superb set nonetheless. This copy, not numbered, is ad personam for Bruno Molajoli. ; Quarto.
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The Warwick Woodlands, or Things as They Were There, Ten Years Ago, by Frank Forester
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Philadelphia: G. B. Zieber & Co, 1845. First Edition. Hardcover. iv, [5]-168pp. Brown quarter morocco and marbled boards, spine lettered and ruled in gold. With the armorial bookplate of E. Hubert Litchfield. Mild scattered foxing throughout. A near fine copy. Scarce. BAL 8085. In Van Winkle, p. 13. ; Twelvemo.
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A HOUSE OF POMEGRANATES
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London: James R. Osgood McIlvaine, 1891.. Small quarto. Gilt green cloth backed cream cloth over boards, elaborately decorated in gilt and red. Plates, illustrations and decorated endsheets. Binding a bit darkened, with some pale discolorations at edge, 1895 ownership signature on preliminary blank, corners a trifle worn, the plates by Shannon somewhat faded (as usual) but still legible, a few small nicks and a short tear to the edges of the front free endsheet but a good, sound copy, a few leaves unopened. First edition. Design, illustrations and decorations by C. Ricketts and C. Shannon, with plates by the latter. One of one thousand copies printed. Mason/Millard gives an account of the circumstances which led to the faint state of the Shannon plates. Contains four short stories: "The Young King" (which first appeared in THE LADY'S PICTORIAL, Christmas Number, 1888), "The Birthday of the Infanta" (which first appeared in PARIS ILLUSTRÃ, March 30, 1889), "The Fisherman and His Soul," and "The…
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Ashe of Rings
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London: Whishart & Co., 1933. Book. Very Good. Blue Cloth. First English Edition. 8vo. Revised English edition, preceded by the Contact edition. Some discolouration to cloth along edges, spine slightly cocked, foxing to outside edges of pages; former owner's signature and date to front pastedown. Dust-jacket browning slightly with spine darkened and some foxing to edge rear flap; 4 cm closed tear to bottom edge of front panel, some paper loss at head and heel of spine and corners; light scratch to rear and overall light dust soil..
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La commedia di Dante Alighieri nel testo e nel commento di Niccolò Tommaseo
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Milano: Aldo Martello Editore, 1965. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Edition published to celebrate the seven hundredth anniversary of Dante's birth and limited to 500 numbered copies. In three volumes. 361pp; 333pp; 345pp. Full deep green morocco ruled and lettered in gold on the spine, five raised bands, top edges gilt, others uncut, green endpapers; printed on special Ventura paper. The volumes come in sturdy green paper covered publisher's slipcases with leather inserts. With more than one hundred illustrations by fifty contemporary Italian artists including Giorgio de Chirico, Renato Guttuso, Emilio Greco, Aligi Sassu, Carlo Carrà , Remo Brindisi, Massimo Campigli, Carlo Corsi, Carlo Guarienti assembled for a special Quadriennale exhibition in 1960. Very mild wear to the spines but a superb set nonetheless. This copy, not numbered, is ad personam for Bruno Molajoli. ; Quarto.
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The Warwick Woodlands, or Things as They Were There, Ten Years Ago, by Frank Forester
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Philadelphia: G. B. Zieber & Co, 1845. First Edition. Hardcover. iv, [5]-168pp. Brown quarter morocco and marbled boards, spine lettered and ruled in gold. With the armorial bookplate of E. Hubert Litchfield. Mild scattered foxing throughout. A near fine copy. Scarce. BAL 8085. In Van Winkle, p. 13. ; Twelvemo.
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London: James R. Osgood McIlvaine, 1891.. Small quarto. Gilt green cloth backed cream cloth over boards, elaborately decorated in gilt and red. Plates, illustrations and decorated endsheets. Binding a bit darkened, with some pale discolorations at edge, 1895 ownership signature on preliminary blank, corners a trifle worn, the plates by Shannon somewhat faded (as usual) but still legible, a few small nicks and a short tear to the edges of the front free endsheet but a good, sound copy, a few leaves unopened. First edition. Design, illustrations and decorations by C. Ricketts and C. Shannon, with plates by the latter. One of one thousand copies printed. Mason/Millard gives an account of the circumstances which led to the faint state of the Shannon plates. Contains four short stories: "The Young King" (which first appeared in THE LADY'S PICTORIAL, Christmas Number, 1888), "The Birthday of the Infanta" (which first appeared in PARIS ILLUSTRÃ, March 30, 1889), "The Fisherman and His Soul," and "The…
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Now is the Place
by Layton, Irving
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Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. First Edition. . Soft Cover in Wraps. Very Good. A collection of two short stories and twenty-seven poems by Irving Layton. Grey jacket on tan card cover, black and white illustration and black and red titling on jacket, staple binding, 57 pages. Spine very slightly sunned, owner's bookplate on end paper, the page that precedes the half-title page appears to have been removed, otherwise this extremely handsome little volume is in great shape. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Now is the Place (Stories and Poems)
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1948. Book. Very Good - (Book condition). Soft cover. The poem "Gothic Landscape" written out by Layton on verso of book cover, and signed by him. A child's scrawl on back cover. One squiggle on front cover. Preface excised, as is usually the case. A unique copy of this earl book..
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NOW IS THE PLACE
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Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Layton, Irving. NOW IS THE PLACE. Presentation Copy of the author's second book. First Statement Press, Montreal, 1948. First Edition. Publisher's plain card covers, grey outer wrapper illustrated in red & black. A fine copy of the author's very uncommon second book showing minimal use. Inscribed by Layton on the ffe. "For Frema with cordial wishes / Irving Layton / Feb. 1951" Contains both poems & stories. This is the variant with the Foreword excised by Layton who objected to its presence once the book went to press & removed each by hand. A very nice bright copy indeed. Content clean & fresh & without names, marks, writing or blemish. No. [5] in the publisher's New Writers' Series. $1475.
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Now Is The Place
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Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. Book. Fine. Wraps. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Author's second book. Card covers in gray pictorial dustjacket. Contains stories and poems by author. An attractive copy in a similar jacket with light edgewear and some yellowing, notably at spine. This copy used to belong to a late Montreal poet and friend of Layton who has inscribed his name neatly on the first page. The ink from his inscription has transfered slightly to the inside flap of the dustjacket. Also on the first page is Irving Layton's signature. A nice copy of a scarce book..
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NOW IS THE PLACE
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Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. First Edition. Publisher's plain card covers illustrated in red & black, grey outer wrapper. A fine copy of the author's very uncommon second book showing minimal use. Contains both poems & stories. This is the variant with the Foreword excised by Layton who objected to its presence once the book went to press & removed each by hand. A very nice copy indeed. Content clean & fresh & without names, marks, writing or blemish.
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NOW IS THE PLACE
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Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Layton, Irving. NOW IS THE PLACE. Presentation Copy of the author's second book. First Statement Press, Montreal, 1948. First Edition. First State with the controversial forward present and which was excised from almost all copies. This one with an early April 14th, 1948 inscription escaped Layton's razor. Publisher's plain card covers, grey outer wrapper illustrated in red & black. The author's uncommon second book showing minimal use. Inscribed by Layton on the ffe.: "For my friend Sophie, [Sophie (Sigmund) Loussco] / Irving Layton / April 14, 1948". Contains both poems & stories. A very good or better bright copy, a spine split having been expertly repaired. Content clean & fresh & without names, marks, writing or blemish. There were only a handful of First State copies. Rare. No. [5] in the publisher's New Writers' Series.$1875.
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NOW IS THE PLACE
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Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Layton, Irving. NOW IS THE PLACE. Family Presentation Copy of the author's second book. First Statement Press, Montreal, 1948.First Edition, First State with the controversial forward present and which was excised from almost all copies. This one with an early April 20th, 1948 inscription escaped Layton's razor. Publisher's plain card covers, grey outer wrapper illustrated in red & black. A very good or better copy of the author's uncommon second book showing light use. Inscribed by Layton on the ffe.: "For my brother Larry / With love & Esteem / Irving / Montreal, Que / April 20th 1948". Contains both poems & stories. An excellent example in first state.No. [5] in the publisher's New Writers' Series.
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Gypsies
by Greenfeld, Howard
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New York: Crown Publishers. An account of the Gypsy way of life, including its origins, history, traditions, customs, occupations, and the changes that modern living has occasioned. EX LIBRARY/USUAL MARKINGS. Profusely & WONDERFULLY illustrated w/photos, Introduction, Bibliography, Index, 111 clean, crisp & solid pp. Excellent Personal cpy/Reference! . Good. Hardcover. 1977.
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Kane & Abel
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Red Pottage
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Red Pottage. By Mary Cholmondeley. Copyright 1899, Harper & Brothers First Edition. 375 pages plus adverts. Used. Good- condition/ No DJ included. Plot Summary: "Red Pottage follows a period in the lives of two friends, Rachel West and Hester Gresley. Rachel is a wealthy heiress who falls in love with the weak-willed Hugh Scarlett after he has broken off an affair with Lady Newhaven (which he does not originally realize has been discovered by her husband)." Book title is taken from the Bible story of Esau.
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Cold Mountain
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NY: Atlantic Monthly Press. Very Good; Light foxing to fore-edges.. 1997. Advance Review Copy. Softcover. 0871136791 . Glossy softcover binding. An advance copy of Frazier's National Book Award-winning first novel, a wonderful Civil War tale about a Confederate soldier who deserts the army after being wounded and hospitalized and tries to make his way back to his North Carolina home and sweetheart. Later made into a great movie directed by Anthony Minghella. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 267 pages .
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The Treasure Of Sierra Madre
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Traven, B. : The Treasure Of Sierra Madre. 1994 THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE-PRINT EDITION. Thorndike, Maine. EXLIB. Good/ No DJ if issued. ISBN0786201002. 533 pages. 5 ¾ X 8 ¾. Summary: "The story of three American adventurers who search for a lost gold mine in the mountains of Mexico. A tale of 'gold fever' and desperate greed." Basis for the Humphrey Bogart, John Houston film of the same name.
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Plays of the Natural and the Supernatural
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228 pages. Small octavo (7 3/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's stiff boards with quarter brown spine and dark green lettering to spine label and cover. First edition, first issue. Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser (August 27, 1871 December 28, 1945) was an American novelist and journalist. He pioneered the naturalist school and is known for portraying characters whose value lies not in their moral code, but in their persistence against all obstacles, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of choice and agency. Condition: Corners bumped and slightly chipped, spine heal rubbed, lightly soiled else about very good lacking jacket.
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The Hand of the Potter: A Tragedy in Four Acts
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209 pages. Small octavo (7 3/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's quarter brow cloth with dark green lettering to spine and cover over green boards. First edition, second state with half-title tipped to stub. Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser (August 27, 1871 December 28, 1945) was an American novelist and journalist. He pioneered the naturalist school and is known for portraying characters whose value lies not in their moral code, but in their persistence against all obstacles, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of choice and agency. Condition: Chip at front edge, spine heal bumped, lightly soiled else about very good lacking jacket.
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The Sky and the Forest
by Forester, C.S
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C.S. Forester: The Sky and the Forest. Little, Brown and Company, Boston. Stated First Edition First Printing Thus August, 1948. Cover price $2.75. Used. VG BOOK/VG UNCLIPPED DUST JACKET. A story of a central Africa. By C.S. Forester, author of the Admiral Hornblower series.
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We Loved Them Once
by Rivers, Ronda
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NY: Vantage Press, 1954. Pages [135] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Tan boards, black lettering, clean, minor shelf wear. PO's name penned to endpaper. Set in 1950's America. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. . Not Stated Assumed First Edition. Cloth. Good/No Jacket.
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St Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England
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v+321 pages. Small octavo (7 3/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's black cloth with gilt lettering to cover and spine. First British edition. St. Ives: Being The Adventures of a French Prisoner in England (1897) is an unfinished novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was completed in 1898 by Arthur Quiller-Couch. Unable to write, Stevenson dictated thirty chapters of the novel to his stepdaughter as a diversion from his debilitating illness. He alternated dictating St. Ives and The Weir of Hermiston but gradually lost interest in the former. The plot concerns the adventures of the dashing Capitaine Jacques St. Ives, a Napoleonic soldier, after his capture by the British. Condition: Corners bumped and rubbed, shelf wear, hinges and spine heal moderately rubbed, previous owner's name on front end paper else a very good copy.
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