Search Results: Titles starting with N from AARDWOLF Fine Books

Goupil, Paris, 1880; Woodburytype photograph by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon), of renowned French sculptor Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887), regarded as the greatest sculptor of his age, who was teacher to Auguste Rodin. Photo measures 3 1/4" x 4 3/4", and is accompanied by three separate large 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" photographs of Belleuse sculptures: "La Danse," "Le Fardeau," and "Monument to Lamartine," together with six 11" x 14" leaves of biographical and analytical text by Saint-Jurs, in French. From the eminent 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of leading French figures from the arts and sciences, published by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. All photographs in Fine, beautiful condition.

Goupil, Paris, 1880; Woodburytype photograph by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) of French sculptor Anatole Marquet De Vasselot (1840-1904). Photo measures approximately 3 1/2" x 5", mounted on the second of four 11" x 14" pages of illustrated biographical and critical text, in French, by Paul Hippeau. Additionally laid-in is a large 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" photo of the Vasselot sculpture "Chloe," mounted on 11" x 14" card. From the 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of distinguished figures from the arts and sciences, published in Paris by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. Photographs in Fine condition. First page of text has a small (1/4") chip in the blank margin, not affecting text or graphics.

Goupil, Paris, 1880; Large woodburytype photograph by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon), of French playwright and operatic librettist Edmond Gondinet (1828-1888), whose work includes the text for the Leo Delibes opera "Lakme." Photo measures 7 1/2" x 9 1/4", mounted on 11" x 14" card. Complete with the original two 11" x 14" leaves of background and analytical text by Gustave Goetschy. From the eminent French 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of leading figures from the arts and sciences, published by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. Fine condition. There is a miniscule (1/16") corner chip of the mounting card in the blank area at lower right. Light to moderate foxing of the text sheets. Text in French.

Goupil, Paris, 1880; Woodburytype photograph by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) of distinguished sculptor and painter Emile Francois Chatrousse (1829-1896). Photo measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2", mounted on the first of two leaves of 11" x 14" biographical and analytical text by Felix Jayher, in French. Additionally laid in is a large 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" photograph, mounted on 11" x 14" card, of the Chatrousse sculpture "Les Crimes De La Guerre." From the eminent French 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of leading figures from the arts and sciences, published in Paris by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. Fine condition.

Goupil, Paris, 1880; Large woodburytype photograph by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) of French painter Isidore Pils (1813-1875). Photo measures approximately 3 1/2" x 5", mounted on the first of four 11" x 14" pages of illustrated biographical and critical text, in French. Additionally laid-in is a large 7 1/2" x 9" photo of the Pils painting "Rouget De Lisle Chantant Pour La Premiere Fois La Marseillaise Chez Dietrich Maire De Strasbourg," mounted on 11" x 14" card. From the 19th century "Galerie Contemporaine" photographic collection of distinguished figures from the arts and sciences, published in Paris by Goupil and issued in parts from 1876 to 1884. Fine condition.

Readex Microprint Corporation, New York, 1966; 8vo, 436 pages. Vol. II of George W. Kendall’s first person chronicle of his experiences as a member of the 1841 Santa Fe Expeditionary Force, whose aim was to secure the Santa Fe Trail and enforce Texas claims over New Mexico. The mission failed when its entire company of men was taken prisoner by the Mexican army and forced to march some 2,000 miles south to Mexico City for trial. A fascinating account, relating both the privations and the delights of the march, with many detailed descriptions of the land, people, and customs of mid-19th century Mexico and the American Southwest. Verbatim facsimile reprint of the first English edition published by David Bogue, Fleet Street, London, in 1845. Published here by Modern Library founder Albert Boni’s Readex Microprint Corporation in 1966 at the urging of the American Antiquarian Society as part of the Great Americana series of important early American imprints. Fine, nicely printed on laid paper bound… Read More

National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., 1921; Large color map of the countries of the Caribbean, with the inclusion of insets for the Panama Canal; Porto Rico & the Virgin Islands; and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Measures approximately 26" x 44" fully opened, 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" folded. Fine condition.

National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., 1922; Large color map of the world, illustrating global political divisions. Measures approximately 29" x 41" fully opened, 6" x 10" folded. Fine condition.

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1935; Large color map, measuring approx. 23" x 44" fully opened, 6" x 9 1/2" folded. Fine condition.

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1915; Large color map of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Measures approx. 28 1/2" x 31 1/2" fully opened, 6" x 9 1/2" folded. Very Good Plus condition.

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1933; Large color map, measuring approx. 27" x 40" fully opened, 5" x 9" folded. Fine condition.

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1947; Large color map measuring 6"x9" folded, 27" x 30" fully opened. Fine condition.

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1923; Large color map of the United States, with insets for many large cities. Measures approx. 28" x 37" fully opened, 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" folded. Very Good Plus condition. A few small closed fold splits repaired on the verso with japan paper.

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1935; Large color map of Africa, including an Airways Route Map inset. Measures 29" x 31" fully opened, 6 1/2" x 10" folded. Near Fine condition, one small (dime size) light transparent stain in blank margin at left.

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1929; Large color map of Europe and the near east, with Airways Route Map inset. Measures approx. 34" x 39" fully opened, 6 1/2" x 9" folded. Very Good Plus condition.

National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., 1926; Color map, measuring approximately 16" x 20" fully opened, 7" x 8" folded. Fine condition, with a single 1" closed edge tear.

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1937; Large color map of South America, with insets for Galapagos Islands, Air Ways Map, Chief Natural Resources Map, and Temperature Map. Measures approx. 37 1/2" x 27 1/2" fully opened, 7" x 9 1/2" folded. Fine condition.

National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., 1921; Large color map, measuring approximately 19" x 25" fully opened, 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" folded. Very Good Plus condition, with a single 1/4" chip at one of the fold intersections not affecting text.

Samuel Harrison Smith, Washington, DC, 1809; Folio (12 1/2 " x 19"), two pages (single leaf printed front and back). Samuel Harrison Smith’s National Intelligencer newspaper for Friday, May 19, 1809, with a lengthy front page letter over three full columns in length by John Adams addressed to the publishers of the Boston Patriot News in response to a recently published criticism. In it Adams recounts in minute detail his reasoning and corresponding actions with respect to the 1799 diplomatic mission to France undertaken by his team of representatives, which eventually resulted in the Convention of 1800 or "Treaty Of Montefontaine," ending America’s Quasi-War with France, which was initiated by Talleyrand’s 1796 order allowing for the seizure of American merchant ships. In the letter Adams reveals that his original choices for the diplomatic team were Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth, Patrick Henry, and Williams Vans Murray, Minister to the Netherlands at the time. Justice… Read More

National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, 1946; Large color map measuring 22" x 32" fully opened, 6 1/2" x 8" folded. Fine condition.