Search Results: Titles starting with F from Singularity Rare & Fine

Freeport, IL: Furst-McNess Company, 1933. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Very Good. See scans and description. Freeport, IL: Furst-McNess Company, 1933. F.W. McNess' Cook Book. Octavo, illustrated staple-bound wraps, 64 pp. Very Good; Small corner crease, front cover, and faint rubber stamp of a local McNess dealer on each cover (see scans). Very minor edgewear. Punch-hole at upper left is probably as-issued. A multilingual (yes, multilingual) collection of extraordinarily yum-sounding recipes from 14 countries in both English and the country's native language - even Chinese; then, a Popular American Recipes section. See scan of contents page. Scarce, vintage cook book. Bright, clean and stoutly-bound; in remarkable condition for an almost always well-used book. See all scans. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box, of course - not a bag. LG13

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1982. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Soft cover. Fine. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. Larry Stein (photos). Near Fine-very. See scans and description. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.,1982. First Edition, Fourth Printing. Elephant Folio, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 68 pp.'Fabergé Eggs - Imperial Russian Fantasies', introduction and commentaries by by Christopher Forbes, photography by Larry Stein, line art by Lydia Gershey, foreword by Armand Hammer. Elephant Folio, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 68 pp. Near Fine, essentially as new, with micro-touches along right edge of front cover. See scans. A visually sumptuous presentation of the famous - and very rare Fabergé Eggs, those being the bejeweled artworks produced under the supervision of Peter Carl Fabergé between 1885 and 1917. 57 of these survive today, though there may have been as many as 69 - of which 50 (43 surviving) were made for the Russian Tsars Alexander III and… Read More

Boston: Gambit, 1975. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Boston: Gambit, 1975. Publisher's promotional preview booklet, sent to industry professionals, for David Levine's upcoming "The Fables of Aesop". Octavo, illustrated stapled wraps, 8 pp. including covers. Cover gives just basic information, remaining pages show seven of the fifty humorous illustrations which were to be in the book. See scans. L-eph1

Amsterdam: Joannem Janssonium, 1653. Period Calf. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Amsterdam: Joannem Janssonium, 1653, dated in apostrophic Roman numerals. Engravings. 12mo; full calf with some tooling (see scan). Accompanied by two simple later handmade paper protective jackets. Rubbed, soiling, shelfwear; binding broken, exposing interior of spine. Two previous owner's inscriptions on ffep (Josephus Stephani Dedit Hosepho de Villis, 1675; Matt Kenrid[?] 1748]. Fair to About Good. See scans. Also: 'Eae item quas Avienus carmine espresit. Accedit Ranarum & Murium Pugna, Homero olim ascripta. Cum elegantisimis in utroque libello Figuris, & utriusque Interpretatione plurimus in Iocisemendata. Exdecreto D.D. Hollandae Ordinum in ufum Scholarum.' Rare 17th century specimen of Aesop's fables published by 17th Century Amsterdam publisher Joannem Janssonium. Fables here presented in Greek and Latin on opposing pages, with engraving illustrations.… Read More

Baltimore, MD: Inside Lacrosse / Business Journal Publications, Inc., 2010. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Baltimore, MD: Inside Lacrosse / Business Journal Publications, Inc., 2010. First Edition and First Printing. The 2010 volume (Volume 17) of the now-famed Face-Off Lacrosse Yearbook. Quarto, color photo-illustrated wraps, 181 pp. + numerous ads. As New; pristine and flawless; still retains subscription offer slip. See scans. Top grade. Note that the front cover, as a fold-out, is 1/4" narrower when folded than the textblock; this is as-issued. See scans. This example displays Tarheel Billy Bitter on the front cover. You already know what's in Face-Off Yearbook, or you wouldn't be here: just about everything about lacrosse, for the year. But if you don't - check the scans of the two contents pages. College lacrosse in all divisions, USL MDIA, JuCo and high school lacrosse; stats, photos, articles, etc. The usual thoroughgoing… Read More

New York: Harper Design / an Imprint of HarperCollins , 2017. Hardcover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New; pristine. See scans and description. New York: Harper Design / an Imprint of HarperCollins , 2017. 'The Faerie Handbook / An Enchanting Compendium of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects', by Carolyn Turgeon, with Grace Nuth and the Editors of Faerie Magazine. Quarto, fine binding in lavender cloth, with gilt designs and imprinting at covers and spine, front cover center faerie photograph 'Euphaeidae' by Kirsty Mitchell Photography; All Edges Silver; floral decorative endpapers (6) in lavender on silver-gray; purple satin page-marker ribbon; 240 pp. Illustrations and photography from numerous sources. New, and flawless. Eye-candy for the faerie lover - or, really, anyone else. Collectible fine binding. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box, of course - not a bag. L10

Gwynn Oak, MD: Faerie Magazine, 2016. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, and pristine. Faerie Magazine No. 35 - Summer 2016. Kathy Gfeller(Twig the Faerie) Cover. "Celebrating the Extraordinary". And, indeed, it does. Gwynn Oak, MD: Faerie Magazine, 2016. Quarto, beautifully illustrated wraps, 98 pp. New, and flawless, even though produced back in 2016. See scans. Small white flecks above mermaid's hair on cover are not abrasions - that's part of the cover art, apparently little bubbles. A rather magical fair of art by only those select people who somehow know how to do faerie art, text clearly from the knowledgeable, poetry, fiction, events, and of course Faerie wares and events. Kathy Gfeller(Twig the Faerie) Cover; Underwater Worlds (Mermaids, Kelpies, Selpies, & Sirens); Annie Stegg's Mythical Creatures; Labyrinth; Goblin King; Prince; fiction by Alice Hoffman and Diana Abu-Jaber As what it is, as wise a serial… Read More

Gwynn Oak, MD: Gwynn Oaks Studio LLC, 2011. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, and pristine. Faerie Magazine No. 22 (Volume 6 Issue 3) for 2011 - "Where wonder finds a home". And, indeed, it does. Gwynn Oak, MD: Gwynn Oaks Studio LLC, 2011. Quarto, beautifully illustrated wraps, 96 pp. New, and flawless, though produced back in 2011. See scans. A rather magical fair of art by only those select people who somehow know how to do faerie art, text clearly from the knowledgeable, poetry, events, and of course an intoxicating array of Faerie wares from vendors of all stripes and spirits. As what it is, as wise a serial publication as any I've seen. A very scarce and exceptional issue. Ships in a stout box, of course. See scans. LPR45

Gwynn Oak, MD: Gwynn Oaks Studios LLC / Faerie Magazine , 2012. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, and near pristine. Faerie Magazine No. 23, Spring 2012. Gwynn Oak, MD: Gwynn Oaks Studios LLC / Faerie Magazine / 2012. Quarto, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 80 pp. New; Fine. Removed from its internal shipping bag only for scanning and examination. Thin imperfections near spine are as produced - this example is unused and was, of course, never at a newsstand. Faerie Magazine is, without any doubt, the most beautiful "faeries / witches etc." magazine in living memory.The art and photography herein is stunning in a way that's rather hard to explain. Seriously. Fiction and much deeply knowledgeable text, as well, if you can take your eyes off the graphics. Magical products for sale, as well, of course, and ...one paper doll, with Faerie Clothes, designed by Eileen Rudisill Miller. See scans for contents and contributors. Among the very… Read More

Gwynn Oak, MD: Faerie Magazine , 2014. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, and pristine. Faerie Magazine No. 29, Winter 2014. Gwynn Oak, MD: Faerie Magazine / 2014. Quarto, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 98 pp. New and flawless. Removed from its internal shipping bag only for scanning and examination. Faerie Magazine is, without any doubt, the most beautiful "faeries / witches etc." magazine in living memory.The art and photography herein is stunning in a way that's rather hard to explain. Seriously. Fiction and much deeply knowledgeable text, as well, if you can take your eyes off the graphics. Contributors of that text herein include, among others, Alice Hoffman, Charles Vess, Kate Bertheimer, Holly Black, Margarita Kareva. Among the very rarest issues of Faerie Magazine, all of which are scarce in any condition, Issue 29 in this pristine first printing example is at the top of the heap. Ships in a stout new box, of course. LPR44

Gwynn Oak, MD: Faerie Magazine , 2015. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, and pristine. Faerie Magazine No. 33, Winter 2015. Gwynn Oak, MD: Faerie Magazine / 2015. Quarto, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 98 pp. New and flawless. Removed from its internal shipping bag only for scanning and examination. Despite the mystical foliated branches growing out of her hair, the cover faerie here is one of the most beautiful cover females you will ever see. And Faerie Magazine is, without any doubt, the most beautiful "faeries / witches etc." magazine in living memory.The art and photography herein is stunning in a way that's rather hard to explain. Seriously. Fiction and much deeply knowledgeable text, as well, if you can take your eyes off the graphics. Three magical-looking recipes for those who possess an otherwordly sweet tooth, and ...a short (2 page) Faerie Coloring Book. Contributors of that text herein include, among others, Alice… Read More

Gwynn Oak, MD: Faerie Magazine , 2018. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New, and pristine. Faerie Magazine No. 43, Summer 2018. The Mermaid Issue. Gwynn Oak, MD: Faerie Magazine / 2018. Quarto, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 106 pp. New and flawless. Removed from its internal shipping bag only for scanning and examination. Faerie Magazine is, without any doubt, the most beautiful "faeries / witches etc." magazine in living memory. The art and photography herein is stunning in a way that's rather hard to explain. Seriously. fiction and much deeply knowledgeable text, as well, if you can take your eyes off the graphics. Herein also are...how to make a mermaid crown, and a tutorial on mermaid bra design. A very scarce genre item. Ships in a stout new box, of course. LPR44

New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1978. First Edition 1st Printing. Cloth-backed Paper Boards. Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Very Good, plus some - Fine, but for spine lean. See scans and description. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1978. First Edition and Review Copy. With glossy photograph of the author [matching jacket back panel photo] laid in, along with review new release from the publisher and a presentation / permission slip which identifies the copy as a Review Copy and which carries with it permission to quote up to 750 words from the novel. Author's first novel. Octavo, 253 pp. Black cloth-backed pale yellow boards, gilt device on cover, gilt lettering on spine. Pictorial dustjacket. Some spine lean, would otherwise be Fine in a very near fine, unclipped jacket. Photo and review material are Fine. See all scans. Paula Gosling's 1978 novel was the basis for two movies - Cobra, with Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte… Read More

New York: The MacMillan Company, 1904. First Edition . Cloth. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1904. First edition. v, [1], 286 + [2] ad pp. Light blue cloth lettered in black on front cover, in gilt on spine; cover illus. in black, pale green & white, top edge gilt. BAL 11878; Sisson & Martens, p. 17. Heavy ownership signature and address to front free endpaper, dated Sept. 29, 1904. Slight touching to spine ends and corners, minimal spine lean; substantially better than very good, not quite near fine. A handsomely preserved copy of a collection of London's best, including A Relic of the Pliocene, A Hyperborean Brew, The Faith of Men, Too Much Gold,The One Thousand Dozen, The Marriage of Lit-lit, Batard, and The Story of Jees Uck. One of London's better known passages comes from A Relic of the Pleistocene: "I wash my hands of him at the start. I cannot father his tales, nor will I be responsible for… Read More

New York: William Morrow, 2019. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. New, and pristine, book and jacket. First Edition, First Printing. "Fall", by Neal Stephenson. New York: William Morrow, 2019. Octavo, illustrated jacket, black cloth boards with gold spine imprinting and blind-stamped NS monogram and design on cover, illustrated endpapers, 884 pp (883+1). A pristine, flawless example of Stephenson's 2019 venture into the prospective ability to upload one's conscious awareness to - The Cloud. Can we explore oher possible destinations, please? Very collectible example, in sealed flat storage on premises. Ships in stout protection, of course. LT19

Watertown, NY: Forsaken Press, 2007. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. New. See scans and description. (no place, but Watertown, NY): Forsaken Press, 2007. Signed by the author at the ffep. Advance Uncorrected Proof of Joseph Sweet's The Fall, a collection of six heaven and hell based horror stories. Octavo, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, 242 pp. + ads and About the Author page. Fine; flawless. See scans. Except for the original manuscript, this is the earliest form of this Sweet title. Please see scans. L98

New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2018. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Printing. New, flawless. See scans and description. New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2018. First Edition and First Printing of David Baldacci's 'The Fallen', the fourth title in his Amos Decker series. - that being the series starring the Memory Man, the detective who can never forget any detail about anything, due to an old football injury. My own grid injuries have yielded no such benefits. Octavo, illustrated jacket, red boards with gilt spine imprinting, 421 pp. (420 + 1). New, and completely pristine throughout. See all scans. In sealed protection, on premises ready to roll. Amos Decker - the Memory Man, the detective who can never forget any detail about anything, due to a career-ending football injury, developed synesthesia and hyperthymesia (tools which help him greatly in the solution of murders, but presumably must drive his female FBI… Read More

Chicago: Forster Music Publisher Inc., 1927. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Chicago: Forster Music Publisher Inc., 1927. "Fallen Leaf" vintage fox-trot sheet music for piano, by Frederic Knight Logan; arrangement by Richard Raymond. Sixfold plain printed wraps, 10 1/2" x 7" when folded, 10 1/2" x 21" fully opened. Music printed on the three front sides; the three backs bear two pages of quaint ads. See scans. Moderately age-toned; a solid Near Fine, with very little micro-wear. See scans. A handsome and scarce piece of Vintage Tin Pan Alley music ephemera, though in fact this one was published in Chicago. L-eph2.

Chicago: American Bar Association, 2003. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Chicago: American Bar Association, 2003. First Edition. Octavo, gray wraps with white imprinting. vii + 299 pp (pages 327 through 526 of the annual volume in this issue). The number 3 issue of volume 37, Fall, 2003. Near Fine, just micro-touched at the corners, otherwise virtually as new. LT6

New York : Foundation Press, 2007. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Brand New, and immaculate. New York: Foundation Press, 2007.Family Statutes, International Conventions and Uniform Laws, ISBN # 9781599412313. Quarto, illustrated perfect-bound wraps, ix + 376 pp. Brand new, pristine and flawless. See scan. LT17