Search Results: Titles starting with L from Zephyr Used & Rare Books

Freeport, ME: L.L. Bean, Inc., Manufacturers, 1955. 4to. 104 pp. Colour illustrations on inside of covers, a few colour text illustrations, numerous black & white illustrations throughout. Colour-illustrated self-printed wrappers, cover art of duck hunter on front cover w/ Canadian Geese flying overhead, photo of Leon L. Bean w/ his hunting shoe on back cover (slight edgewear, very minor rubbing), still VG copy. First edition of this wonderfully illustrated catalogue for the outdoors enthusiast in the 1950’s, including Bean’s Scotch Plaid Stockings, Gingham Shirts, Bean’s Coastal & Goose Decoy, Women’s Pendleton Jackets, Plastic Waders, Women’s Wedge Heel Lounger & Indian Beaded Slippers, Snowshoes, Sleeping Bags, and much more.

Paris: E. Dentu, Editeur, Libraire de la Societe des Gens de Letteres, 1890. Four Vols. Folio. 9.75 x 13 in. xxxi, [1], 666, [2]; [4], 618, [2]; [4], 670, [2]; [8 pp (unpaginated)., with 82 engravings on 70 plates (many double-page).] Extra-illustrated title page, frontispiece in vol. I, 100’s of text woodcut-engravings, tables, diagrams, charts, decorated head- and tail-pieces, decorated initials. Uniformly bound in elaborately decorated gray-lilac-coloured cloth, embossed decorative borders in burgundy-colour, gilt lettering front covers & spines, t.e.g. (minor edgewear, inner hinges starting in a few places due to weight of the textblock, minor wear, and slight bumping to corners, darkening and more wear to Atlas volume), still a VG set. First edition of this nicely printed and weighty set chronicling the fourth great Paris World’s Fair, an extraordinary Exposition which refashioned Paris, and celebrated the Centennial of the French Revolution, and the storming of the Bastille. The Exposition… Read More

Paris: Ducrocq, [1910]. 4to. 286, [2] pp. Colour frntsp., 130 text woodcut engravings & plates. Red cloth, gilt rulng & lettrng on frnt cvr & spine, colour plate mntd on frnt cvr, a.e.g. (some interior toning as usual, some bmpng to crnrs, hd of spine, mnr dustsoilng), still a VG- copy. First edition of this fascinating adventure tale of cannibals, pirates, treasure, and more, illustrated by the noted comic artist, Louis Maitrejean. This work is quite scarce, w/ only 1 copy located by Worldcat in the Bibliotheque Nationale de France.

Tours: Alfred Mame et fils, Editeurs, 1896. Folio. 10.5 x 14 in. [8], 288 pp. Colour lithograph frontisp., w/ tissue guard, title in sepia & black, 3 colour litho plates printed on one-sided coated paper (1 w/ original paper flaw at fore-edge margin), all preserving tissue guards, 17 woodcut engraved plates, numerous woodcut engravings, and illustrations from photographs. Quarter simulated white calf over colour chromolithograph boards (edgewear & rubbing, slightly cocked, some soiling & minor fraying & bumping head & foot of spine, minor wear to corners), still VG- sound copy. First edition of the author’s lavishly illustrated travelogue through Tunisia at the end of the 19th Century, filled with firsthand observations, and drawings. He describes the Jewish quarter in Tunis, the city of Carthage, snake charmers, local folk beliefs, as well as local tribes and villages across Tunisia. Vuillier (1845-1915) served during the Franco-Prussian War as an aide-de-camp, chief minister of the Oran… Read More

Paris: Librairie Hachette et Cie, 79, Boulevard Saint-Germain, 79; Imprimerie de E. Martinent, Rue Mignon, 2, 1875. Folio. 10.5 x 13.75 in. [4], 310 pp. Illustrated title in red & black, woodcut engraving of Amrie on title, 72 woodcut engravings throughout the text, all w/ red woodcut engraved borders. Full dark blue morocco, raised bands, gilt lettering & gilt decorated spine, gilt ruling on covers, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, a.e.g. (minor bumping & wear to couple corners, front lower hinge just starting, very minor scuffing in couple spots), still a VG copy. First Vautier-illustrated edition of this French version of Auerbach’s popular work Barfussele (Little Barefoot), which was one of his many works depicting with quiet realism peasant life in the 19th century. Auerbach’s stories were remarkable not only for their humor and gentle style reflecting his sympathies with Southern German peasants from the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps, but also his often critical examination of the… Read More

Vienna, Germany & Paris: La Mode Artistique, S.A., 4, Rue mayran, 1940. Folio. 10.75 x 14.6 in. [4 pp.] With 28 colour fashion plates text printed in French, English, & German. Textured beige softcovers, raised & embossed gilt lettering front cover, black lettering for La Mode Artistique (minor chipping head & foot of spine, edgewear, some scuffing), still a VG copy, w/ the fashion plates in bright condition. First edition of this very scarce, and beautifully printed fashion design magazine issued in the opening years of World War II, following the occupation of Paris in the summer of 1940, originally owned by Leon Claude. The firm had also published fashion publications such as Paris Chic, La Coquette, and Le Gout Parisien. These fashion designs show the growing restraint and conservatism of Nazi Germany, and reflecting the desire by Adolf Hitler to extinguish French influence in European fashion. The designs here include most in 3/4 length, with some sporting shapes, and belted jackets as well as… Read More

Vienna, Austria & Paris: Les Editions Leon Claude, 4, Rue mayran, 1936. Folio. 10.75 x 14.6 in. [4 pp.] With 25 colour fashion plates text printed in French, English, & German. Textured beige softcovers, raised & embossed gilt lettering front cover, black lettering for Leon Claude (minor chipping head & foot of spine, edgewear, some scuffing), still a VG copy, w/ the fashion plates in bright condition. First edition of this very scarce, and beautifully printed fashion design magazine from the mid 1930s produced by the publishing house, which also published fashion publications such as Paris Chic, La Coquette, and Le Gout Parisien. These designs show the dominant influence of Elsa Schiaparelli’s fashions in the 1930s, as she continued Chanel’s idea of comfortable jackets, but with the emphasis on beautiful tailoring. The designs here include most in 3/4 length, with some sporting shapes, and belted jackets as well as fancy wraps made from leopard, panther, kid-astrakhan, Buenos broadtail, lamb… Read More

Paris: Augustin Challamel, 1906. 8vo. viii, 231, [1] pp. Three large folding maps, text maps, diagrams. Three-quarter blk calf over blk silk moire, raised bands, gilt & red morocco spine labl (mnr rubbng, scffng to crnrs, ex-lib mrkngs to endpapers, title), still a VG- copy. Second edition of this excellent analysis of the Naval campaigns during the Russo-Japanese War, best known as the author of the “Genius of Naval Warfare.”

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., [1959]. 8vo. xvi, [2], 280 pp. Numerous plates. Half-gray cloth over gray boards, gilt lettrng, w/ d.j. (dustsoilng, rubbng to fore-edges), VG/VG-. Second printing of this excellent biography of the famed mistress of Louis XIV.

[Nice, Paris & Maresille: A La Francaise], May, 1944. 4to. 78, [14] pp. With numerous colour plates, colour ads, over 100 black & white text illustrations & photos. Colour-illustrated softcovers, colour cover art on rear (minor shelfwear, slight rubbing, light spotting to front cover and first couple leaves), still VG- bright copy. First edition of this very scarce French fashion and luxury goods magazine published in occupied France a few months before the “liberation of Paris,” and the Battle of Marseille. The lavish ads and articles tout the achievements of Parisian fashion designers, French artists, the cosmetics & perfume industry of Paris, theatre productions, Nazi-controlled French cinema, and more. There are few of these occupied France publications surviving, and Worldcat does locate a complete run at the Bibliotheque National.

Paris: Chez Repin, Chez Schemit, Joujouville, 52 rue laffitte, 1927. Folio. [4], 150 pp. Colour-illustrated title page, colour lithograph dedication plate showing child printers working to print and set up the book on the press, colour-historiated initials, 70 colour-illustrated text illustrations, 47 photographic plates, 1 colour plate, w/ all leaves mounted on linen stubs. Original colour-illustrated softcovers, Art Deco cover art image of young Tintin & Nette with their dog outside the toy village, Nette w/ doll in bed on back cover (minor shelfwear, slightly shaken), still a NF copy. First edition of this elaborately printed and splendid advertising souvenir for the toy village built for the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs held in Paris in 1925, and which marked a decisive turning point for designers and artists, and served as the high point of the Art Moderne movement. The village was designed by the Pelletier Brothers design firm, with Louis Pelletier (1885-1946) contributing most of the… Read More

Oakland, CA: F.M. Ball & Co., [ca. 1958]. Oblong 4to. (13.25 x 5 in.) [128 labels, each with stock number, most w/ date to far right margin], with designs for labels on glazed paper stock printed in vivid colour lithography. Blue textured softcoovers, gilt lettering stamped on front cover, punch-bound at gutter margin w/ Acco slide fastener (minor shelfwear, slight wear to corners), still NF copy. First edition, thus, of this remarkable and very scarce salesman sample catalogue for labels that were intended for canned fruits, Ballcrest tomatoes, apricots, Thompson seedless grapes, tomato puree, Vita-Diet peaches, apricots, All Good apricot nectar, peeled whole new potatoes, Kadota figs, Adelina tomato paste, Great Value whole tomatoes, whole apricots, Bake-rite pie fillings,fruit cocktail, a few vegetables, and many other types of produce. The labels were intended for cans and jars ranging in size from 5.5 fl. oz. up to 1 quart 14 fl. oz. in size. The labels all feature images of the glistening… Read More

[Detroit, MI: Elliott, Taylor, Woolfenden Co., Upholstery Department, 1913]. Elephant folio portfolio (12.25 x 17.0 ins.). 2 large lace panel designs for doors on tissue folded (13 x 24 ins. & 12 x 21 ins.); one 12.5 x 15.0 ins. folded, two 8 x 13 ins. folded & pinned to letter initialed from Herz & Co., 1913; [40 pp (unpaginated). sewn folded paper sample scrapbook with over 100 clippings of lace panel treatment for windows, display windows, vestibules, and more, also 5 original photos (3.25 x 2.25 ins.) tipped-in of window lace treatments provided by the company; [66 pp (unpaginated).] sewn folded paper sample scrapbook with 100s of black & white clippings, applique designs, illustrations for for oriental rugs, lace curtain & panel design catalogues, original design tipped-in. Burgundy cloth artist’s portfolio, paper label w/ Lace Pannels penned in manuscript on front cover, original ties (some edgewear & toning to interior, occasional chipping, minor closed tears), still a remarkable piece in an… Read More

London & Vermont: B.T. Batsford Ltd.,/ David & Charles, Inc., [1986]. 4to. 288 pp. Over 400 machines, diagrams & photos. Brown boards, gilt lettrng (slgt bmpng couple crnrs), w/ d.j. (price-clppd), VG/VG copy. First edition, stated, of this work tracing the history, structure, and techniques of lace machines, including The Stocking Frame, The Warp Frame and the Raschel, The Bobbinet, The Pusher Machine, the Leavers Machine, Nottingham Lace Curtain machines, The Barmen, and more.

Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1914. 8vo. . [8], 602 pp. Colour frntsp., 3 colour plates, illust. endpapers and preliminary pages. Blue embssd cloth, white lettrng (very minor shlfwr, mnr soilng uppr fore-edge frnt cvr, thumbng to spine), still a good copy, w/ frmr owrnshp signature on half-title. First edition of this charming tale.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [c.. 1913]. 12mo. [6], 401, [1] pp. Red tweed boards, blk lettrng, w/ d.j. (couple sml clsd tears), NF/VG. Reprint edition of this classic tale.

London: Hutchinson & Co., 1907. Thick 8vo. viii, 352 pp., w/ cancel title. Photo frontisp., 32 photo plates. Illustrated green publisher’s cloth, cover art illust. of pennant & clubs on front cover, golf bag on spine, artist initials of JAD (minor rubbing, edgewear, soiling to back cover, bumping to corners, w/o rear flyleaf), still G copy. Second edition, revised & expanded with additional chapter updating her career from 1904-1907, of this first golf instruction book published in Britain for women. She focuses not only on golf instruction, but also the history and progress of golfing for women, Ladies golf clubs, etiquette, and women’s dress on the course -- she detested women being forced to play in the Victorian & Edwardian long skirts which when soaked by the grass & mud became too heavy. She has included photos as well of such women golfers as Rhona Adair, Sibyl Whigham, L. Dod, M.E. Stuart, Glover, and others. Hezlet Ross (1882-1978) was the youngest woman ever to win the British Ladies… Read More

New York: Macmillan Co., 1924. 8vo. x, [2], 275, [1] pp. Colour frntsp., numerous blk & wht plates, text illusts. Green cloth, illust. & lettrd in gilt (slght bmpng hd & ft of spine, crnrs), w/ d.j. colour plate mntd on frnt cvr by Bromhall (mnr chppng hd of spine, ft of spine, sunng), still VG-/VG-. Second printing of this title in the Macmillan Children’s Classics series.

Cleveland & New York: World Publishing Co., [1944]. 8vo. xiv, 182 pp. Photo frontisp. Blue cloth (minor dampstain, tidemark to fore-edges of covers), w/ d.j. cover art photo of Ginger Rogers & Ray Milland (minor edgewear, rubbing), G-/VG- copy. First photoplay edition, 2nd printing, of this film based on the play by Moss Hart, which featured Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Warner Baxter, Jon Hall, and others, directed by Mitchell Leisen. The film

New York: Prentice-Hall, [1954]. 8vo. [4], 251, [1] pp. Half-cloth over boards, silver lettrng (slght bmpng to hd & ft of spine), w/ d.j. (mnr chppng hd of spine, couple clsd tears), still VG/G copy, inscribed by the author on the ffep. First edition, 3rd printing, signed by author, of this semi-autobiographical novel set on the Washington coast near Long Beach.