Search Results: Authors starting with J from AARDWOLF Fine Books

The Itzan Society, Los Angeles, 1940; First Edition. Large map showing in detail the geographic ranges of the Amerindian tribes of the Americas at the close of the pre-Columbian era, with copious notations as to their territories, cities, populations, racial types, languages, cultures, etc. Compiled and edited in 1940 by distinguished American archaeologist Max Wells Jakeman (1910-1998) for the Itzan Society, founded in Los Angeles in 1938 to investigate the origins of the ancient native civilizations of the Americas. Measures 24"x 36" fully opened, 7" x 10" folded. An original 1940 map, not a reprint. Fine condition.

Charles Scribner’s Sons, NY, 1982; First Edition; 8vo, 328 pages. Fine, in a Near Fine dust jacket. Inscribed and signed in year of publication by the author on the front blank end paper. Clean, crisp, bright, and sharp, no chips, no tears, not price clipped. A very nice copy.

Taylor Instrument Companies, Rochester, NY, 1926; 12mo, 30 pages; illustrated. A guide to weather forecasting through the understanding and use of the barometer, illustrated with numerous photos of Taylor Instrument devices. Topics include the aneroid barometer, stormograph, stormoguide, self-adjusting barometers, meteorological terms, effect of temperature and winds, corrections for elevations above sea level, Beaufort’s wind scale, etc. Very Good, in illustrated wraps. Some minor external soil.

Editions D’Art Albert Skira, Geneva, 1947; First Edition; tall quarto (11 1/4" x 15 1/4"). Finely published Edgar Degas portfolio, an entry in the Albert Skira "Le Tresors De La Peinture Francaise" Swiss series on 19th century French painting. Illustrated four-page introduction by Paul Jamot followed by six individual full-page plates tipped onto heavy card stock, suitable for framing. All plates in brilliant color. Printed in Switzerland. Very Good Plus, clean, crisp, bright, corners sharp. Complete with the original protective outer glassine wrapper, which has a couple of small chips. All plates Fine. Text in French.

Henscheverlag Kunst und Gesellschaft, Berlin, D.D.R., Germany, 1979; First Edition; 8vo, 362 pages; illustrated. The 1920’s writings on the German Expressionist Theater by notable actor/director Leopold Jessner (1878-1945) who during WWI became manager of the Berlin State Theater, and whose repeated use of a stylized staircase in his productions led to the industry term "Jessnersteppen." Considered on a par with Brecht and Reinhardt, Jessner fled Germany in 1933 for the safety of Hollywood, where he worked until his death, never achieving in his lifetime what many believe to be his rightful place in the history of German Expressionism. Illustrated with numerous theatrical photographs of the period. Very Good, in a Very Good dust jacket that has a small chip at the top edge of the front panel. Text in German.

Scovil, Chichak and Galen Literary Agency, New York, 1994; First Edition; 8 1/12" x 11"; Literary Agent’s Proof Sheets, circa 1994, for K.W. Jeter’s sequel to Philip K. Dick’s classic, "Blade Runner." Color illustrated cover sheet on the front. Each page imprinted "Approved By P. K. D. Estate" at lower left corner. Fine, clean, crisp, bright, and sharp. Rare.

Virgilio Montalvo, Santo Domingo, D.R., 1927; First Edition; 8vo, 301 pages; printed wraps. Fifty-seven writings by distinguished Dominican writer/poet/educator Ramon Emilio Jimenez describing the traditions, beliefs, customs, character, personality, occupations,environment, and everyday lives of the Dominican people. A Dominican native, Jimenez (1886-1970) held numerous government administrative positions throughout his lifetime, most notably that of State Secretary of Education and Public Instruction. Inscribed on the dedication page by the author in his official capacity as follows: "Obsequio de la Secretaria de Estado de Just. e Inst. Pub. al Club Cultural Panamericana, Sto. Dgo. R.D, Oct. 26/ 1929" and accompanied by the official departmental seal. The title (’On Love For The Bohio’) is a reference to the simple cane and thatch dwelling of the rural population. Very Good Plus. Text clean, crisp, bright, corners sharp, binding tight, sound, and square, pages unopened. Rare.

Edita, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1966; First Edition; Quarto, 221 pages; red leatherette, ornate gilt titles and decorations; decorative end papers. Fascinating collection of writings by European travelers describing the landscape and people encountered in their journeys across America from East to West during the period between the War Of Independence and the War Between The States. Beautifully and profusely illustrated in color and black & white with reproductions of American scenes drawn and painted from life by early artists, some never published before or heretofore available only to researchers. Two-panel Map Of The United States And Territories In 1857. Painstakingly compiled by Joseph Jobé, literary director of Swiss publishing house Edita. Printed and bound in Switzerland. Absolutely Fine, in like slipcase. A wonderful book which affords a luminous look back at our American heritage. An exceptional copy, complete in all respects.

Harper & Brothers, New York, 1896; First Edition, later printing; 8vo; [blank(2)], [frontispiece], [i-iv], [half-title], [blank], [1], [2-458], [459], [blank], [publisher’s ad], [blank(3)]; royal blue cloth, gilt and silver titles and decorations; untrimmed page edges. Maurus Jokai’s sweeping novel of love, ambition, and the search for truth, from the poverty of the coal mines to the lavish salons of high society, with fierce rivalries, ruthless social climbing, financial treachery, an exorcism, and a duel along the way. Translation into English from the original Hungarian by Frances A. Gerard. Frontispiece photogravure portrait plate of the author, with guard tissue. Copyright statement 1896, no printed date at bottom of title page, thus a later printing should be assumed. Near Fine, clean, crisp, titles bright, corners sharp, previous nineteenth century owner signature and date in neat cursive hand on f.f.e.p., title page softly creased. A handsome copy of an engrossing novel.

R.F. Fenno & Company, New York, 1898; First American Edition; 8vo, 365 pages. Celebrated Hungarian author Maurus Jokai’s absorbing historical romance of political intrigue in Transylvania at the close of the seventeenth century following the coronation of Prince Michel Apafi, whom the Turks raised to power, up to the murder of the last of the Transylvanian barons, Denis Banfi. A riveting story, filled with the unexpected. Very Good, hinges lightly cracked internally, binding tight, square, titles bright. No previous owner signatures or any other markings of any kind. A nice copy of Jokai’s most acclaimed novel.

Basic Books, NY, 1956; First Edition; 8vo, 150 pages. Four addresses by renowned psychoanalyst Ernest Jones dealing with the nature of genius and the impact of Freud upon the field of psychiatry. Published on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of Freud’s birth. Fine, in a Very Good price-clipped dust jacket with a couple of small closed tears, repaired on the verso with japan paper. Clean, crisp, bright, no ownership signatures or any other markings of any kind.

Warner Bros. Records, Los Angeles, 1982; Original Trevor Jones 1982 soundtrack album for the Jim Henson fantasy film "The Dark Crystal." WB catalog #1-23749. Very Good+, clean, surface glossy, plays perfectly, in a Very Good+ cover with embossed titles and original inner sleeve. Cover hole-punched at upper left and notched at lower left. Includes the large (16 1/2" x 22") full color Brian Frond poster in Mint condition.

Pacific Rim Research, Los Angeles, 1982; First Edition; 4to, 262 pages; illustrated. Detailed history of the San Fernando Valley, from Indian settlement to the beginnings of over development in 1982. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs. Fine, in a Fine dust jacket. Signed on the f.f.e.p. by editor and major contributor Lawrence C. Jorgensen. Clean, crisp, bright, and sharp. An engaging and informative book.