Nuvolari and the Alfa Romeo/ Jimmy Murphy and the White Duesenberg (2 book set in slip case) by Carter, Raymond

n.p.: Unpublished, 1992. First day cover (3.6 inches by 6.5 inches) signed by U. S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.  On the cover are a block of four 8-cents stamps and a Fleetwood lithographed cartouche.  Both the cartouche and the stamps feature the Statue of Liberty.  The postmark is April 9, 1954; so the signature obviously came later (that is usually the case with autographed first day covers).  We guarantee that the autograph is original and authentic.  The signature is bright and unfaded; the cover is clean, bright, and unwrinkled, with a thin rust line on the rear that has faintly bled through to the front.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Fine. 3.6" X 6.5". Manuscript.

n.p.: Unpublished, 1956. First day of issue postcard boldly signed by Chief Justice Rehnquist. The postmark is November 16, 1956; so the signature came later (that is usually the case with autographed first day covers). We guarantee that the autograph is authentic, and there is no time limit on the guarantee. The autograph is bright and unfaded; the postcard is clean and crisp.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Fine. 3.25" X 5.5". Manuscript.

n.p.: Unpublished, 1971. The letter on Artie Shaw's personal stationery is dated May 17, 1971 and reads: "Dear Tony: I could have understood Yes, No, or even Maybe--but I cannot understand one broken appointment, one broken lunch date, and one unbroken silence ever since. Don't you think a phone call is in order? I do. What can you lose? Sincerely Artie Shaw." It is boldly signed "Artie" in black ink. Shaw was a world-renowned jazz clarinetist and band leader. Galli was a news correspondent, who later worked in advertising and was largely responsible for the AT&T slogan "Reach out and touch someone." Shaw's signature is bold and bright; the letter is generally clean and bright, but there is one 1" closed tear that does not intrude upon the text. There is a hint of faint soiling and minor wrinkling.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Very Good.. 10 1/4" X 7 1/8". Manuscript.

An accordian style book with wood covers. Front side appears to have some water damage. Twenty cases each has a hand colored illustration, two per page. Appears to be water color and colored pencil on silk with a silk background.
Outside dimensions 8 1/4" X 6. Upon opening there is a tear at the top and a knotch size hole at the inseam. The previous owner told me it is in Cantonese and it is also in English. It looks like the author's name is along the inside of the board but I can't read Cantonese. Ships with delivery confirmation where available.

This is a wonderful and imaginative collection. It is one of the greatest gift a child can receive. It usuallly becomes an heiroom and is read and treasured for many years.

Doubleday, Page & Company, 1911. Hardcover. Near fine. N.C. Wyeth. Harry Rountree. Garden City: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1911. 321pp. color frontis. N.C. Wyeth, single black and whtie illustration Harry Rountree. 8vo Red cloth stamped in black and yellow. A few minor scratches on front cover, light foxing upper edge of textblock; near fine bright hardcover.

Imprimerie de Charles Hérissey. Evreux. La Librairie Illustrée. Paris. [1888] Quarto. xii, 690pp. (1) Imprim. 8 tissue guarded coloured plates, numerous engraved full page illustrations and text engravings. Contemporary red half morocco and marbled boards. Spine in six compartments, gilt lettering, motifs and rules. Marbled endpapers. Some toning to half-title and last few pages. Slight shelfwear to edges and corners.

John Grand-Carteret (1850-1927) Art historian and collector.Due to the weight of this volume, we regret an additional postage overseas charge may apply. Please contact us for details.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1964. Book. Illus. by Trina Schart Hyman. Fine. Hardcover. First edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine in a Near Fine, price clipped dustjacket. Dj shows light edge wear with a tiny chip missing from lower front corner. Very early illustrated book by an award winning illustrator..

SIGNED first printing of this edition. Like new. Signed by David Weber on special signature page. Black leather bound limited edition, with gold print on front and spine, and gold image of winged lion on back. Special black Baen end papers. Color frontispiece reproduces first edition cover art. Baen hard cover leather bound limited edition, no dust jacket as issued, first printing Oct. 2017 (stated), complete number line. ISBN: 9781481482967, 491 pages, cover art by David B. Mattingly. 8vo (9.5" x 6.25") Plastic wrap removed to get information. Ships with signature confirmation.

Paris: Caracteres, 1955. Soft cover. Very Good. Folio -. Pinchas Schaar. 24 unnumbered leaves with 10 full page woodcuts by P. Schaar.Loose in white folder as issued ( cover slightly marked and with minor foxing ) A very good copy.