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Clarendon, Oxford, 1933. Revised Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. RIVOIRA, G.T. Lombardic Architecture, Its Origin, Development and Derivatives, in 2 volumes, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1933.Quarto, revised edition with additional notes, pp. xxviii, 283; xv, 401, blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and a gilt image of a church on front, halftone illustration. Expands on a 1910 book, which deals with the Lombardic vaulted basilica and derivative designs.Condition of this set:Boards worn with spots of fading, edges dust-darkened, minor foxing to preliminaries, overall good and sound. Size: Quarto. 2-volume set (complete). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Architecture; Italy; Medieval 10th to 15thc; Art & Design. Pictures… Read More

E.B. Treat, New York, 1877. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. HEADLEY, J.T. Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Great Riots, New York: E.B. Treat, 1877.Octavo, pp. 560, 53 illustrated plates, green cloth boards with gilt lettering stamped on spine, black image of a steam train on upper board, various ownership signatures on endpages. Covers the New York draft riots, the railroad riots of Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia, and much other unpleasantness. Headley was a popular 19th-century author, known most for his book on the Adirondack Mountains.Condition of this book:Boards worn, rubbed at edges, front hinge cracked.Free front endpaper lacking, scattered minor foxing and staining, overall sound. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity… Read More

Tudor, New York, 1972. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (in Slipcase). Fine Condition/Fine. Illustrator: Joan Miro. YVON TAILLANDIER. Indelible Miro, Aquatints, Drawings, Drypoints, Etchings, Lithographs, Book Illustrations, Posters, New York: Tudor Publishing, 1972.Folio, American edition, pp. 202, 1 (note), blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and gilt signature on front, slipcased, 3 original lithographs by Joan Miro, including the jacket, 6 double gate-folds. Surveys the artist's career beginning in the 1930s, extensively illustrated.Condition of this book:Fine in fine jacket, slipcase has some marks, Size: Large Folio (bigger than A3). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Illustrator: Joan Miro. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Art & Design; 1970s; Reference. ISBN: 0814805116.… Read More

Chuo-Koron Bijutsu Shuppan, Tokyo, 1965. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Very Good. Signed by Author. SEI-ICHIRO TAKAHASHI. The Japanese Wood-Block Prints Through Two Hundred and Fifty Years, Tokyo: Chuo-Koron Bijutsu Shuppan, 1965.Quarto, copy No. 184 of an edition of 1000, pp. 161, white buckram boards with gilt lettering to spine and front, extensive color and halftone illustration including 2 color woodblock prints tipped in, signed on the title page by the author. Devoted to ukiyo-e and its masters, including Hokusai, Utamaro, Hiroshige and others.Condition of this book:Short tears at jacket's edges, else fine. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design;… Read More

Price/Stern/Sloan, Los Angeles, undated. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Karen Avery. [Fairy tale.] Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Los Angeles: Price/Stern/Sloan, undated (Montanaro puts it in the 1970s).At about 6x5 inches, this is not really a miniature, but the publisher calls it that, and it's the smallest pop-up I've seen. Five leaves plus the covers, inscription in ink of the front paste-down, faint trace of a signature in ink on the cover. Illustration by Karen Avery. Montanaro p. 107.Condition of this book: Covers have a few minor stains, tiny puncture in front joint, all pop-ups fully functional. Size: 16mo (very small). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Illustrator: Karen Avery. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category:… Read More

River, Tokyo, undated. First Edition. Hardcover (in Slipcase). Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. MANSHICHI SAKAMOTO and TARO OZAWA. Miharu Doll, Tokyo: River Publishing Ltd., undated (1970s).Quarto, copy No. 575 of an edition of 1,000, pp. 27 (color plates printed on one side), 164 (halftone plates and text), 4 (English-language text), 1 (limitation page), purple cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and color print mounted on front, slipcased, in original box, text in Japanese with an English introduction. Examples of the ancient craft of paper-mache doll-making. Unrecorded in the West, scarce in the marketplace.Condition of this bookFine in fine slipcase. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Quarto. Text is in multiple languages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight:… Read More

Vanwell, Canada, various. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. TAYLOR, ROBERT, et al. The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, Volumes 1-3, Canada: Vanwell, 1987, 1991, 1996.Oblong folios, pp. 128 each, buckram boards in varying shades of blue with lettering on spines, color plates. Taylor covers all eras of military aviation but the emphasis is World War II.Condition of these books:Dust jackets lightly worn, no tears.Leaves clean and tight, with toning at margins, foxing at top edges, images fine. V.2 has some dogeared leaves Size: Large Folio (bigger than A3). 3-volume set (complete). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Military & Warfare. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available… Read More

Self published, Austin, 1991. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Half Cloth). Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. W. THOMAS TAYLOR. Texfake, An Account of the Theft and Forgery of Early Texas Printed Documents, Austin: self-published, 1991.Quarto, pp. xix, 158, 1 (note), printed boards quarter-bound in brown cloth, introduction by Larry McMurtry. Explores the crimes of the book dealers John Jenkins and Dorman David. Ticket bound in says this book came from the library of William D. Jenkins; it's unknown to me whether he was related to John Jenkins.Condition of this bookFine. Shipments outside the U.S. may be subject to local taxes. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Books on Books; United States; True Crime. ISBN: 0935072209. ISBN/EAN: 9780935072204.… Read More

Tennant and Ward, New York, 1912. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. TENNANT, JOHN A. Developers and Development, New York: Tennant and Ward, 1912.12mo, first edition, pp. 64, blue cloth boards with gilt-stamped lettering on spine, blind-stamped logo on upper panel. "A practical survey of the principal developers and their characteristic points: with reliable formulae and instructions for their use in negative making." Roosens/Salu 3091.Condition of this book:Boards lightly worn with tiny white speckles.Leaves clean and tight, toning. Size: 12mo. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Photography; United States; 1900-1920; Science & Technology. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon… Read More

Carlton & Phillips, New York, 1856. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. WAKELEY, THE REV. J.B. Heroes of Methodism, Containing Sketches of Eminent Methodist Ministers, and Characteristic Anecdotes of Their Personal History, New York: Carlton & Phillips, 1856.Octavo, priority unknown to me, pp. viii, 3-470, 4 (ads), 3 portrait plates, brown cloth boards with blind-stamped fleurons on both covers and gilt lettering to spine, former owner's I.D. on free front endpaper. Profiles 23 eminent ministers with portraits of Francis Asbury, Thomas Coke, and William McKendree.Condition of this book:Worn at extremities, cloth splitting at joints, discolored. Internally foxed, good only. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped… Read More

Morning Steam, Savannah, 1880. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Poor Condition/No Dust Jacket. THEO. J. ELMORE. Family Memorials in Prose and Verse, Savannah: Morning New Steam Printing House , 1880.Octavo, presentation copy from the author to Eugene S. Marsh, pp. xx, 21-340, brown cloth boards with beveled edges and gilt lettering and fillets on front, albumen photo portrait signed by the author. Includes Elmore's inspirational writings and poetry, as well as writings of family members and an extensive genealogy. Not exactly a bestseller, and now available chiefly in digital form.Condition of this book:Generally poor: front cover and some leaves loose, internal insect damage, backstrip perished. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Front board is detached. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Genealogy… Read More

John Lane, New York, 1916. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. DREISER, THEODORE. Plays of the Natural and the Supernatural, New York and London: John Lane, 1916.Octavo, first edition, first issue, pp. 228, green paper-covered boards quarter-bound in beige linen, paper label on spine, black lettering on upper board, lacking the later issue's four-page essay after Page 228. Inscription on front pastedown says "With love For Beets From Pickles." See First Printings of American Authors, Vol. 4, Page 157.Condition of this book:Boards lightly worn and rubbed at edges.Leaves clean and tight, with remnant of bookseller ticket on half-title page. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Theatre &… Read More

Greenberg, New York, 1950. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Near Fine. THEODORE STURGEON. The Dreaming Jewels, New York: Greenberg, 1950.Octavo, first edition, pp. 217, blue cloth boards with stamped lettering to spine, former owner's name stamped on free front endpaper and title page. Anatomy of Wonder II 1098: "Sturgeon's first novel was expanded from its magazine format and may have been influenced by Hubbard's introduction of Dianetics."Condition of this book:Color flaking from jacket, short tear in bottom rear panel. Age toning to endpapers. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; United States; Fiction. Pictures of this item not already displayed… Read More

Government Printing Office, Washington, 1911. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. CYRUS THOMAS. Indian Languages of Mexico and Central America and Their Geographical Distribution, Washington: Government Printing Office, 1911Tall octavo, pp. viii, 108, folding map, green cloth boards with gilt lettering and decoration to spine, former owner's name on front paste-down. Linguistic map measures about 22x18 inches, in color.Condition of this book:Minor bubbles in cover cloth, overall very good, clean. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Indigenous Cultures; Mexico; Language & Linguistics. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55320. .

William Pickering, London, 1847. Early Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. JAMES THOMSON. Poetical Works in 2 volumes, London: William Pickering, 1847.12mo, second edition in the Aldines Poets series, pp. cxxxvi, 234; 292, contemporary maroon morocco boards with gilt lettering to the spines and five raised bands, all edges gilt, frontis portrait. Thomson (1700-48) was an accomplished poet and playwright who is probably best-known today for his lyrics to the song "Rule, Britannia!" With a long biographical intro by N.H. Nicolas. Also includes the poems "The Seasons" and "The Castle of Indolence." Lowndes p. 2670.Condition of this setJoints and edges worn, else very good; clean inside. Shipments outside the U.S. may be subject to local taxes. Size: 12mo. 2-volume set (complete). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully… Read More

William Pickering, London, 1847. Early Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. ALEXANDER POPE. Poetical Works in 3 volumes, London: William Pickering, 1851.12mo, new edition in the Aldines Poets series, pp. clxiii, 168; viii, 311; vii, 363, contemporary maroon morocco boards with gilt lettering to the spines and five raised bands, all edges gilt, frontis portrait. Lowndes p. 1915.Condition of this set:Joints and edges worn, V3 has a little tear in the lower front cover near the spine, else very good; clean inside. Shipments outside the U.S. may be subject to local taxes. Size: 12mo. 3-volume set (complete). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Poetry; Britain/UK; 19th century; Music. Pictures of this item not already displayed here… Read More

Limited Editions Club, New York, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover (in Slipcase). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. HENRY DAVID THOREAU. A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, New York: Limited Editions Club, 1975.Quarto, copy No. 102 of an edition of 2,000, pp. xvii, 327, 1 (limitation page), marbled paper boards half-bound in green cloth, slipcased, illustrated by R.J. Holden, signed on the limitation page by Holden.Condition of this book:Very good with minor smoky discoloration to edges and endpages (this book survived a fire), no smoke odor. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Travel & Places; United States; Literature & Literary. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available… Read More

Amphoto, New York, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Fine Condition/Near Fine. 120 large duotone plates, female nudes. Staging is indoors and out, some with industrial settings or dark streets, others with no background at all. This is the first USA edition. Size: Large Folio (bigger than A3). 128. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Photography; Germany; Modern; Erotica. ISBN: 0817455582. ISBN/EAN: 9780817455583. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50019. . 9780817455583

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Early Edition. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. TOMITA, KOJIRO. Portfolio of Chinese Paintings in the Museum (Han to Sung Periods) Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1938.Folio measuring 48x34 cm (about 19x14 inches), second and best edition, pp. 25, 151 collotype plates, 3 additional plates for index in Chinese, tan fold-up folio with green lettering stamped on upper panel and spine, Tomita's text in English. With the bookplate of Henry Trubner, the late curator and author on Asian art.First edition was issued in 1933 with 144 plates; this second edition raised the total to 151 to show recent acquisitions. Arntzen & Rainwater, M522: "A compendium of large, excellent plates." OCLC records several in institutional libraries, but both editions are scarce in the private marketplace.Condition of this folioCovers sunned and darkened in spots, with some staining on the inside. Leaves and plates clean, with light toning,… Read More

Self published, no place, 1904. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Half Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. MICHAEL TOMKINSON. Hokusai, Master of the Japanese Ukiyo-ye School of Painting, no place: privately printed, 1904.Tall, thin quarto, unpaginated with 3 pages of introduction signed in pencil by Tomkinson, 6 color plates, pink cloth boards half-bound in maroon morocco with gilt-stamped lettering on front, deckled edges. The prints are from drawings in Tomkinson's collection with themes from the "Hundred Poets."Condition of this book:Covers rubbed at extremities, soiled. Prints fine. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Art & Design; Japan; 1900-1920; Antiquarian & Rare. Pictures of this item not already displayed here… Read More