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Adelaide: Corkwood Press 1999-2003 Special Editions 6 vols 8vo, 1999 Very Fine leather-bound matching set of all six of Len Beadell's often humorous autobiographical writings detailing his pioneering road-building projects throughout the Central Australian deserts on behalf of the Woomera Rocket Range. Each volume is beautifully bound in kangaroo leather, with gilt titles, gilt maps to covers, map end-papers, and illustrated with b&w and colour photographs and Len's original line drawings. A special limited edition of 50 copies of each volume, each volume offered here being no.41 of the series. Blast the Bush is autographed by Len's widow Anne Beadell, and his children, Connie Sue Beadell and Gary Beadell, after whom two of the great outback highways are named. Too Long in the Bush is also signed & inscribed by Anne Beadell, and Bush Bashers is signed and inscribed by Connie Sue Beadell. A magnificent set that does justice to Len Beadell's writings, and looks great on the shelf.
Diario ecclesiastico para o Reino de Portugal, principalmente para a cidade de Lisboa para o anno de 1828 by PORTUGUESE ALMANAC - 1828
by PORTUGUESE ALMANAC
Diario ecclesiastico para o Reino de Portugal, principalmente para a cidade de Lisboa para o anno de 1828
by PORTUGUESE ALMANAC
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Lisbon: Impressão Regia, 1828. 24mo (99 x 55 mm). 200 pp., hand-colored folding map of Portugal. Embroidered binding of dark blue silk over pasteboards, covers and spine richly adorned with "blossoms" of nearly translucent sequins and purl, at center the arms of the Kings of Portugal, the shield composed of red foil, its charges of embossed embroidery and delicate pieces of purl, with a complex crown of purl and sequins, edges gilt and gauffered (lacking a few sequins and bits of purl, sewing loose in upper joint).***
An embroidered binding on the official Portuguese Church almanac. Published from ca. 1760 to 1849, first by the Oratorians of Lisbon (the Congregação do Oratório), until about 1834, when it was continued by Vicente Ferreira, the Diario is often found in embroidered bindings, in an unusual variety of styles and colors. This lavish example with its midnight-blue ground is particularly eye-catching. The main part of the almanac is the ecclesiastical calendar itself, containing copious details of saints' days, and local and monastic commemorations and festivities. The rest is devoted to catalogues of the Portuguese, Brazilian, and European royal and imperial families, a shorter list of church dignitaries, and a few practical tables, of sunrises and sunsets in Lisbon, tidal charts, and so on.
An embroidered binding on the official Portuguese Church almanac. Published from ca. 1760 to 1849, first by the Oratorians of Lisbon (the Congregação do Oratório), until about 1834, when it was continued by Vicente Ferreira, the Diario is often found in embroidered bindings, in an unusual variety of styles and colors. This lavish example with its midnight-blue ground is particularly eye-catching. The main part of the almanac is the ecclesiastical calendar itself, containing copious details of saints' days, and local and monastic commemorations and festivities. The rest is devoted to catalogues of the Portuguese, Brazilian, and European royal and imperial families, a shorter list of church dignitaries, and a few practical tables, of sunrises and sunsets in Lisbon, tidal charts, and so on.
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Blast the Bush; Too Long in the Bush; Bush Bashers; Beating About the Bush; Still in the Bush; End of an Era (6 vols # 41 of 50 Signed Sets)
by Beadell, Len
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Ephemerides motuum caelestium ex anno 1833 ad annum 1836 quas ad meridianum Bononiae supputavit ….
by CATUREGLI, Pietro.
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Bologna, Ex Typ. Sassiana, 1832.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. Folio (30 x 22 cm.), contemporary red straight-grain morocco (light wear, a few pinpoint wormholes at the joints), smooth spine richly gilt, sides tooled in gilt with two rolls, "GREGORIO XVI. P.O.M." tooled on upper cover, gilt inner dentelles, cream silk endleaves, red silk endbands and ribbon marker, all edges gilt. Engraved vignette on title-page (perhaps the Piazza Maggiore in Bologna). Clean and crisp. In fine condition. Letterpress shelfmark label ("Hà IV. - 34.") and circular stamp ("G V P F") on front flyleaf. From the libraries of Pope Gregory XVI and King Umberto II of Italy. Engraved allegorical frontispiece (allegorical female figure with starry crown studying an armillary sphere), vi, 340, 12, 23 pp., (2 ll.), 2 engraved folding charts. Text consists almost entirely of tables. *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION of these tables of ascension and declination for the sun, moon and stars, with formulas and tables for calculating the same…
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La legende du violon de faience
by [ Fine bindings] . Adeline, Jules.
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Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1895 The Robert Hoe Copy, specially made for him and so stated on the limitation page in ink: "Exemplaire offert/à Monsieur Robert Hoe/ L. Conquet." Limited to 150 copies, of which this is number 68.This copy is distinguished as having two separate (and identical) suites of illustrations, interspersed within the text. Of the thousands of books in the Robert Hoe collection, this is one of only a few in which he commissioned a special product from the publisher. In a superb contemporary embroidered binding on silk, consisting of elaborate floral motifs, ribbon patterns, and buds, all in colored silk embroidery on cream-colored silk padded covers. Gilt lettering on spine, marbled endpapers with leather bookplate of Robert Hoe. . Octavo. Frontisportrait and eight etchings, plus etched headbands and tail-pieces. Printed on Imperial Japan Vellum. Tear along front joint, a little fraying at foot of spine. A very good copy. Robert Hoe III (1839-1909) was an American businessman,…
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Horace Walpole and His World Signed, extra illustrated, large paper copy bound by Pfister.
by L. B. Seeley
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Extra-illustrated with signed Walpole pension document dated August 1791; Dark blue crushed morocco; 5 raised bands; gilt inner dentilles; red moire pastedown and fly by Pfister. ; 8vo ; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .
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THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
by CHURCHILL. WINSTON. S
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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Cassell & Co. ltd. London. 1948-54. FIRST EDITION. First impression. Six volumes. 8vo. Illustrated throughout with maps and plans, many folding. A bright, clean set, which has been finely bound in recent full dark blue morocco leather. The spines with raised bands, twin red labels, gilt. Spine compartments ruled and decorated with gilt stamped rampant lion device. Single gilt ruled border on boards. All edges gilt. A fine set of Churchill's monumental history.
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The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of The Church of England; Together with The Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches
by [Church of England]
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London: John Sturt and John Baskett, 1717. First edition, first state. Leather Bound. Near Fine. John Sturt. 5 1/2 x 8 inches. 8vo. 22 + 166 pages. Front hinge and front endpaper expertly reattached by conservator with Japanese tissue. Marbled endpaper and following ffep contain inscription "The gift of Lady Parkyns to her Daughter Anne Parkyns May 7th 1740." Engraved armorial bookplate of Sir William Milman on front endpaper, partially obscuring one of the inscriptions. Small area where a name was erased from marbled endpaper interrupting marbling. Each page beautifully engraved by John Sturt on silver plates. More than 130 engraved vignettes ranging in size from 41 mm x 55 mm to 84 mm x 55 mm, numerous other smaller in-text vignettes, initials, head and tailpieces, etc. Each page with elaborate engraved border. This edition also double red ruled. Volvelle present in original state on page V, thus first state. Pages very clean with small occasional minor smudge. All page edges gilt, with…
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(FORE-EDGE PAINTING). [WORKS]. P. VIRGILIUS MARO: IN USUM SCHOLARUM / AD NOVISSIMAM HEYNII EDITIONEM EXACTUS
by VIRGIL
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With commentary by Christian Gottlob Heyne. HANDSOME CONTEMPORARY NAVY BLUE STRAIGHT-GRAIN MOROCCO, DENSELY GILT, covers with thick and thin gilt rule border and large central laurel wreath, that on the front with the Latin motto "Honoris Causa" ("For the sake of honor"), that on the rear with the name Thomas T. Churton and the date 1817, raised bands, spine lavishly gilt in compartments filled with foliage and small tools emanating from a central fleuron, gilt titling and turn-ins, all edges gilt.WITH A SPLENDID LATER PAINTING OF MOUNT ETNA ON THE FORE EDGE. In a recent plush-lined blue folding cloth box with gilt spine titling. With ink stamp of Bolton Public Library on verso of title and first page of text. Lowndes IV, 2777. ◆Corners slightly bumped, boards a little faded, first two gatherings mildly foxed, isolated rust spots or faint freckled foxing, but still AN ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE COPY, the handsome binding virtually unworn, the text clean and smooth, and the unusual fore-edge painting very… Read More
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The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies, as Revised and Proposed for the Use of the Protestant Episcopal Church, at a Convention of the Said Church in the states of New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and South-Carolina, Held in Philadelphia, from September 27th to October 7th, 1785
by [Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America]
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London: Philadelphia printed, Re-Printed J. Debrett, 1789. First edition. Leather_bound. Very Good. 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches. 8vo. [364] pages including the errata sheet and terminal advertisement. Collates as: a (2 leaves) + b (6 leaves) + A - B (in 6s) + C - P (in 12s) + Q (6 leaves). Handwritten note to ffep in near contemporary hand noting "Rev'd Marshall D. Smith, Passaic, New Jersey. Very rare and therefore to be carefully used and returned to the owner." Small thumbnail sized chip at bottom outer margin of title page with no loss of text. Some light soiling to first half of the text, but pages otherwise clean and free from marking soiling or staining. Top edge brightly gilt. Other edges uncut. Bound in early 20th Century polished calf by Pratt with gilt panels of triple gilt-ruled borders and gilt acorn decorations in corners. Original spine with six gilt decorated compartments and two black morocco spine labels relaid. Extremities lightly rubbed. Griffiths 1789/8. A spectacular and uncut copy…
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AMERICAN SCENERY; or Land, Lake, and River. Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature. (Two Volumes) From Drawings by W. H. Bartlett, Engraved in the First Style of the Art, By R. Wallis, J. Cousen, Willmore, Brandard, Adlard, Richardson, &c.
by Bartlett, W. H., illustrator; Willis, N. P., Text
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London: George Virtue, 1840. First edition. 2 volumes bound in extra gilt-ornamental red full leather with panels, raised bands, all edge gilting, gilt edge decorations, colored endpapers, ribbon markers. Bookplate of former U.S. Senator and Congressman William L. Scott (Virginia Republican) on pastedown in each volume. Published London: George Virtue, 1840. Large 4to., 8 3/4" x 11", 140pp.,+map+66 engravings+engraved title; state A of volume 2, with contents page numbered, 106pp.,+53 engravings+engraved title. Magnificent views of the Eastern United States before industrialization altered the landscape. Bartlett was a skilled landscape artist with a keen eye. He traveled extensively in the U.S. and Canada. Internally fine with no toning or foxing, plates nearly immaculate under tissue guards. Joints and corners rubbed, front joint of one volume starting. Very good, near fine internally. 1st. Hard. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. Illus. by William H. Bartlett. 4to.
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Assertio veteris vulgatae editionis iuxta decretum Sacrosancti oecumenici & generalis Concilij Tridentini Sessione quarta. [Junto con:] Assertionis pro tuenda veteri vulata (sic) latina editione secundum mentem Concil. Trid. & pars secunda.
by RAMOS, Nicolás
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Salamanca & Valladolid: Mathias Gastius & Didacus Fernández de Córdoba, 1576. First Edition Primera edición. 200x125mm. (7¾x5").. -I. Salamanca, Mathias Gastius, 1576. (8), 165 h., 1 bl., (4) h. Portada con escudo xilográfico episcopal de Gaspar de Quiroga. -II: Valladolid, Didacus Fernández de Córdoba, 1577. (4), 75 [i.e. 87], (1) h. Portada con escudo xilográfico episcopal de Gaspar de Quiroga. Importante encuadernación renacentista española de la época en piel, ricamente decorada con composiciones geométricas formadas por ruedas, hilos y grecas doradas, en el centro el escudo de la Inquisición, restaurada. Rarísima reunión de los dos libros de Nicolás Ramos dedicados al Concilio de Trento (1545-1563) y los sínodos ecuménicos, vestidos con una importante encuadernación artística española de época. Se debaten especialmente aquí las cuestiones relativas a la impresión de Biblias. Las dos partes están publicadas en ciudades y fechas distintas, lo que hace difícil verlas…
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Tan, Amy | Opposite of Fate, The | Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Book
by Tan, Amy
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Norwood Press, 2011. Hardcover. New. Limited Edition Hardcover Book. 2011 OR: Norwood Press Limited Numbered edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a black leather binding with gold stamping and dust cover, signed by the author. Limited to one of 200.
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Cussler, Clive & Blackwood, Grant | Kingdom, The | Double-Signed Numbered Ltd Edition
by Cussler, Clive & Blackwood, Grant
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Norwood Press, 2011. Hardcover. New. Limited Collector's Edition June 2011 OR: Norwood Press Limited Numbered Edition, signed by both authors. Numbered editions are numbered 1-98, have custom 3/4 marbled boards in a matching slip-case and are stamped in gold.
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Cussler, Clive & Du Brul, Jack | Jungle, The | Double-Signed Numbered Ltd Edition
by Cussler, Clive & DuBrul, Jack
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Norwood Press, 2011. Hardcover. New. Limited Collector's Edition March 2011 OR: Norwood Press Limited Numbered Edition, signed by both authors. Numbered editions are numbered 1-98, have custom 3/4 marbled boards in a matching slip-case and are stamped in gold.
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Cussler, Clive & Scott, Justin | Race, The | Double-Signed Numbered Ltd Edition
by Cussler, Clive & Scott, Justin
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Norwood Press, 2011. Hardcover. New. Limited Collector's Edition September 2011 OR: Norwood Press Limited Numbered Edition, signed by both authors. Numbered editions are numbered 1-98, have custom 3/4 marbled boards in a matching slip-case and are stamped in gold.
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Germinal
by Emile Zola
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The Easton Press, The Collector's Library of Famous Editions, 1992 (1942). First Thus; Collector's Edition. Translated by Havelock Ellis. Illustrated by Berthold Mahn. Hardcover. Issued without dust jacket. Used - Fine, "Like New" condition. Appears unopened / unread. Binding and text block are tight, bright, and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Bound in full (genuine) leather with hubbed spine. All edges gilt. Embossed in 22kt gold on the spine and front and back covers. Heavy duty binding boards. Printed on acid-neutral, archival paper. Smyth sewn with concealed muslin joints, silk moire fabric end leaves, and permanent satin ribbon marker. Notes From The Archives sheet laid in. Photo is of the copy we have at Barbed Wire Books. A gorgeous copy.
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Jacobson, Alan | Inmate 1577 | Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Book
by Jacobson, Alan
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Norwood Press, 2011. Hardcover. New. Limited Edition Hardcover Book. July 2011 OR: Norwood Press Limited Numbered Edition, hand signed by Alan Jacobson. Numbered editions are numbered 1-100, in custom slipcase.
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The King of the Golden River
by Ruskin, John
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5956Ruskin The King of the Golden River, A Legend of Stiria. Publisher: Roycrofters, East Aurora, NY, 1900. RARE. Original copyright 1841. BOUND IN SUEDE LEATHER. Used . Good- condition./ None Issued. A couple of top edges show bite-size area of loss. Does not effect text. Frontispiece black and white portrait of John Ruskin. Decorated title page and decorated initial letters by Samuel Warner. Colophon reads, printed in red, as follows: SO HERE ENDETH THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER, AS / WRITTEN BY JOHN RUSKIN: THE TITLE PAGE AND INITIALS / BEING DESIGNED BY SAMUEL WARNER, AND THE WHOLE / DONE INTO A BOOK BY THE ROYCROFTERS, AT THEIR SHOP, / IN EAST AURORA, NEW YORK, U.S.A., IN THE YEAR MCM. Roycroft logo with Elbert Hubbard printed in. handwritten gift inscription and signature on front free endpaper dates this item to the year 1900. Leather is in clean condition.
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The Night the Bear Came Off the Mountain
by Sinclair, John L
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Santa Fe: Rydal, 1991. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good+. Limited Edition, No. 2 of 5 copies: this is a proof copy of the First Edition, bound in fine gilt-stamped black leather with marbled endpapers. 8vo, black leather; vg+ (scratch and two faint scrapes to front cover; faint smudge to side edge); 108pp.
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: The Unmutilated and Correct Version
by Franklin, Benjamin; Bigelow, John
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New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons / The Knickerbocker Press, 1927. Half-Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. Corners a bit rubbed, boards faintly soiled, ink date and owner bookplate of Robert N. Cherry on front flyleaf. 1927 Half-Leather. iv, 325 pp. 8vo. No binder's ticket, but appears to be a contemporary custom rebinding: blue leather spine and corners over blue cloth, gilt titles and rules, top edge gilt, new end sheets. "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the traditional name for the unfinished record of his own life written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however, Franklin himself appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a tortuous publication history after Franklin's death, this work has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever written. Franklin's account of his life is divided into four parts, reflecting the different periods at which he wrote them.
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Ikebana Arranging Images
by Kamata, Soseke
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Ikebana Arranging Images; Kamata, Soseke, 1950's. A nice publication given to Julia Jane Jeffers Dodge while here husband was helping Japan recover after the war. Her husband Joseph Morrell Dodge had a long and distinguished career and tried to help reform Europe but later wound up as financial advisor to Douglas MacArthur in the economic revitalization of Japan. This edition is in very good condition internally. Photos of Ikebana arrangements by the famous Japan Ikebana master. A gift given to Julia Jeffers Dodge and placed in her library. 38 single sided (double page but other side blank) on high quality Japan paper with photo examples of Ikebana, black and white. A rare publication.
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