Search Results: Authors starting with V from Certain Books, ABAA

Lisboa, Portugal: Lisboa Filme, 1947. (32) pages; printed and illustrated throughout in two colors, including a two-page centerfold sponsored by Ovomaltine, with a scene from the movie. Text in Portuguese, background of the plot, characters, performers and director Vajda; with illustrated advertisements. Approx. 6 1/8" x 8 7/8" size; stapled illustrated softcover; some edge-wear and soiling; in good condition.. Program. Soft Cover. Good.

Mechanicville, N.Y.: C.W. Hughes, 1905. Divided back postcard; used, with [190(6)?] cancellation; light edge, tips wear, very good condition.. Very Good.

No Place Listed: No Publisher, 1865. CDV photograph of a portrait of Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) German composer and pianist; no photographer or studio noted; no date, circa 1865 albumen; approx. 3 5/8" x 2 1/2" overall size; light wear; old dried paste-glue residue on back; good condition.. Good.

Baltimore Maryland: The Order of Colonial Lords of Manors in America , 1929. 99 pages; color frontispiece of the Van Rensselaer Coat-Of-Arms; black and white illustrations, portraits of prominent Van Rensslaers, architecture, memorials, map, more; over 1/2 the book devoted to genealogical charts for the family & associated members; history of the family, patroonship, the Dutch, slavery, agriculture & politics of the land, Indian wars; laid-in is a two-page typed letter from Major Montgomery Schuler, President of this Order, regarding the business of the group and its "..very flourishing condition..." dated January 1, 1930 (with) a catalogue-list of the publications of the Order of Colonial Lords of Manors in America, this being No. 21; original olive-gray printed paper wrap covers, detached an with some chipping, espec. spine; some edge, tips wear to wraps, very good condition, interesting Western American railroad and steamship history.. Soft Cover. Very Good.

Burlington, N.J.: Published By Request, 1852. 40 pages, "...with an Appendix, Containing the Funeral Ceremonies at Marshfield, Etc." Eulogy and relation of the life of Daniel Webster (1782 - 1852) American lawyer & statesman. "...Webster's remarkable political, diplomatic, and legal careers were aided by his intellectual brilliance and personal magnetism. He contributed significantly to the concept of American nationality, to the idea of a perpetual Union, to perspectives on economic growth, to a modern legal system, and to the rising importance of the United States in foreign relations..." (Maurice G. Baxter in the ANB) Approx. 6" x 9" size; Original light tan printed paper self-wraps bound via gray cloth tape into an old Gaylord Photomount Pamphlet Binder, with typed title label on cover of binder. Some darkening, dustiness, creasing to covers; old tide-mark dampstain throughout; in good condition.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good.

Paris: Leon Vanier, Libraire-Editeur, 1889. 50 pages; French language text throughout; including Le Symbolisme: Manifeste by Jean Moreas with an exchange of letters between Moreas and Anatole France; and Les poetes decadents: Chronique by Paul Bourde; Jean Moréas, pseud. of Ioannis A. Papadiamontopoulos (1856-1910) Greek poet, essayist, and art critic, who became associated with and was one of the most important voices of the poetic French Symboliste movement, probably at about it's creative peak at the time of this publication; here is the Manifesto of the Symbolistes, (who later became associated with the anarchist movement) and a literary 'conversation' between the Symbolistes and Anatole France, who epitomized the French man of letters at the time, an important exchange of opinions and ideas; on the back of the paper wraps is given a listing of works, "Publications Symbolistes et Decadentes" by Stephane Mallarme and Paul Verlaine; original printed paper wrap covers,… Read More

Lago Di Como Cernobbio Italy: Studio Fotografico-Fotomagazzino Piero Vasconi, 1928. Three photographs, including: Grand Hotel Villa d'Este -Nel Parco studio image # 2008; Nel Parco di Villa d'Este studio image # 2001 and Nel Parco di Villa d'Este studio image # 11178. Each photograph black & white in matte finish, approx. 5" x 7" size; deckle edges. with the printed studio and location identification information on the reverse. With the original mailing envelope, studio imprinted and posted to a U.S. address. Envelope with mailing wear; in very good condition.. Photography. Not Bound. Very Good.

Charleston, South Carolina et al: The Tradd Street Press, 1963. viii + 144 pages, signed by the author on the front endpaper. "...a sympathetic, humorous chronicle of Southern life in a cheerful key..." (from the dustjacket information) Approx. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" size; some edge, tips wear and age to dustjacket, spine sun-faded; volume in very good condition.. Signed by Author. First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

Mediolani (Milan): Joseph Richini Malatestae, 1748. (12) + 75 + (9) pages; with the half-title page; large beautifully-done title page engraving by Marcantonio Dalre (1697 - 1766) and with a historiated initial letter also by him; as well as other ornaments in the text, in Latin; printed on very high quality, heavy paper stock, with good impression; approx. 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" (22 x 27 cm) in size; small die-cut oval ticket of a Greek bookseller on the front pastedown; bound in beige polished paper covered boards, paper vellum spine and corners, handwritten black spine titles, top edge gilt; remains of the old multi-color ribbon page-marker; some edge, tips wear, darkening, soil to binding; very faint small mark to tips of first few leaves; generally, the text very clean, very crisp and in very good condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.

Sepia-toned stereo view photograph; "double-window" orange cardstock mount; pencil notation on back of mount identifies "Chamber Louis XIV Versailles"; when held to light image reveals colorization of a few features, in red and green; no photographic credit or publisher given; Circa 1890; slight edge, tips wear to mount; good condition.. Good.

Paris: Rene Hilsum, 1931. 159 pages; Examplaire # 675 sur verge d'Arches watermarked paper; French text; edge, tips wear to paper wrap covers, darkened; good condition.. Soft Cover. Good.

Edgartown, Mass. : C.H. Shute & Son Stereoview by this company; with their imprint on back of mount card, stating, "Stereoscopic Views of Wesleyan Grove Camp Ground Martha's Vineyard, and other Scenery, Published by C.H. Shute & Son, Edgartown, Mass. All orders by mail promptly attended to. Terms, cash."; no date but circa 1870s; image is muddy, dim and indistinct, a standard cliffs scene depicting striations in clay, etc; some edgewear to mount; fair to good condition.. Good.

Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges; a little marginal spotting, one other spot in the plate; nevertheless, colors bright and in very good condition.. Very Good.

Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges, little marginal soiling; very good condition.. Very Good.

Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges; some faint spotting, nevertheless, colors bright and in very good condition.. Very Good.

Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges; little bit of soiling to outer margin, unobtrusive; colors bright and in very good condition. . Very Good.

Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges; colors bright and in very good condition. . Very Good.

Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges; colors bright and in very good condition. . Very Good.

Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges; one tiny spot in the margin, unobtrusive; colors bright and in very good condition. . Very Good.

Wien: Leopold Jos. Fitzinger, 1864. Original color lithograph from this atlas of beautiful bird plates; approx. 11 ½" x 9" size; light wear to edges; colors bright and in very good condition. . Very Good.