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MacAdam/Cage, San Francisco, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. MARSHALL KARP. The Rabbit Factory, San Francisco: MacAdam/Cage, 2006.Octavo, first edition, pp. 632, 2 (acknowledgements), paper-covered boards. In a theme park that looks like Disneyland, the entertainers are being killed off.Condition of this book:Fine in fine jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Crime Fiction; United States; Modern; Fiction. ISBN: 1596921749. ISBN/EAN: 9781596921740. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55239. . 9781596921740

Century, New York, 1917. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. LOUIS RAEMAKERS. Raemakers' War Cartoons, 2 volumes, New York: Century, 1917.Large, heavy folios, No. 395 of an edition of 1050, unpaginated with an introduction and 156 plates, green cloth boards with gilt lettering to spines and fronts, brown morocco labels on spines, original canvas dust jackets, signed on the limitation page by a Century executive.Raemakers was a Dutch artist and newspaper cartoonist who worked to get his native country to abandon its neutrality and join the war against Germany. He gave up the losing effort and joined the British-American propaganda machine, becoming highly popular in his new countries. The present books were released pretty much simultaneously with America's joining the war. They display one color cartoon per plate, tipped in, facing a page of commentary.Condition of this set: Dust jackets fraying at edges, discolored. A… Ler mais

Random House, New York, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. E.L. DOCTOROW. Ragtime, New York: Random House, 1974.Octavo, first edition, pp. 270, 1 (note), brown cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering and red rules to spine, gilt highlighting to front and spine, top edge tinted brown. American celebrities of the early 20th century come together in a raucous bestseller.Condition of this book:Small stain at top edge, minor loss of color to boards, else fine. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; United States; Film, Radio & Television. ISBN: 0394469011. ISBN/EAN: 9780394469010. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory… Ler mais

Ramsay, Edinburgh, 1793. First Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. [Reference.] The New gazetteer, or, Modern geographical index: containing a concise description of the empires, kingdoms, cities, towns, seas, rivers, &?c. &?c. &?c. in the known world ... including a full account of the counties, cities, towns, villages, &?c. of England and Scotland, Edinburgh: David Ramsay, 1793.Octavo, pp. x (580), full calf covers with contemporary backing including red morocco label, lacking title page and frontis world map. Includes five folding maps engraved by Neele: Africa, North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Ownership signature on the front paste-down by James White of Lower Largo, Scotland, dated 1794. The maps are dated 1795 and 1796, indicating this volume is a rebinding that includes leaves that were not part of the original. Also with James White Jr.'s signature on the free rear endpaper, plus marginalia on the rear paste-down.… Ler mais

Princeton, Princeton, 2003. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). New Book/New. BRIAN K. WHEELER. Raptors of Eastern North America, Princeton University Press, 2003.Tall octavo, first edition, pp. xv, 439, navy cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine, color photos. Comprehensive resource, includes range maps for various species.Condition of this book:Fine, no flaws. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Animals & Birds; Modern; Reference. ISBN: 0691115982. ISBN/EAN: 9780691115986. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54081. . 9780691115986

Trovillion, Illinois, 1946. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. VIOLET and HAL W. TROVILLION (compilers). Recipes & Remedies of Early England, Illinois: Trovillion Private Press, 1946.Octavo, No. 35 of an edition of 997, pp x, 76, 1 (colophon), illustrated red paper-covered boards quarter-bound in black cloth with gilt lettering and devices to spine, signed on the colophon page by the Trovillions, bookplate laid in.Condition of this book:Fine in parchment wrapper. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Antiquarian & Rare. Signed by Author. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon… Ler mais

Jombert, Paris, 1750. Early Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. OZANAM, JACQUES. Recreations Mathematiques et Physiques, 2 volumes, Paris: Jombert, 1750 and 1754.Octavos, new edition, pp. [xiv], 460, 20 (Table des Problemes), 32 plates; [ii], 462, 14, 55 plates, some fold-outs, full contemporary calf with gilt stamped lettering and decoration on spines, six compartments inside raised bands, all edges tinted red, former owner's ID inked onto preliminary blanks. All text in French. Presents math and science problems to challenge and amuse the reader, first published in the late 17th century in four volumes. I don't know whether the present set is complete at 2 volumes. See DSB X, 264.Condition of these books:Boards heavily worn, joints cracked.Leaves clean and tight, no foxing, plates fine. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 2-volume set (complete). Text is in French. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation,… Ler mais

Viking, New York, 1945. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. JOHN STEINBECK. The Red Pony, New York: Viking, 1945.Tall octavo, first illustrated edition (preceded by a 1937 Covici-Friede edition), pp. 131, 1 (ad), tan and blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and picture of a horse mounted on front, all edges tinted blue, slipcase lacking, bookplate on front pastedown, illustrations by Wesley Dennis. Of the two variations of this edition, this is the one printed by the Zeese-Wilkinson Co.A California-based Old West tale for older children.Condition of this book:A few minor stains to covers, clean and tight, leaves age toning. First Illustrated Edition, or first by this illustrator and in this format. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of… Ler mais

Lee & Shepard, Boston, 1864. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. BEECHER, CHARLES. Redeemer and Redeemed, An Investigation of the Atonement and of Eternal Judgment, Boston: Lee & Shepherd, 1864.Small octavo, first edition, pp. xii, 357, purple cloth boards (now badly faded) with gilt lettering to the spine, former owner's name on free front endpaper. The author, a prominent preacher and brother to Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher, says here that he grew up "in a spirit of intense religious thought and emotion." Like his more famous siblings, he was a magnet for controversy, which culminated in his trial and conviction as a heretic while he was minister to the Congregationalist Church in Georgetown, Mass. (There is a detailed account of the trial in the July 26, 1863, issue of the Boston Journal, which is available online for free.) The present volume is an explanation of the ideas that got him into trouble.… Ler mais

Die Gestalten, Berlin, 1999. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. SIGISMONDI, FLORIA. Redemption, Berlin: Die Gestalten Verlag, 1999.Folio, pp. 160, printed boards, color plates. Shock photos of shock musicians and other pop culture figures including Marilyn Manson, Debra Soto, Twiggy, David Bowie, The Moth, Raygun, and many others. That's Bowie on the cover. The influence of Joel Peter Witkin is obvious here, although there is little commentary but a couple of poems. Caption pamphlet included.Condition of this book:Boards show only light wear, spine a bit shaken, overall very good. Size: Large Folio (bigger than A3). 160. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is loose but fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Photography; Britain/UK; 1990s; Music. ISBN: 3931126188. ISBN/EAN:… Ler mais

Word of Mouth, Yonkers, 1985. Revised Edition. Softcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. SACHAROV, AL. The Redhead Book, A Book for and About Redheads, Yonkers: Word of Mouth Press, 1985.Octavo, 'revised and even redder' edition, pp. iii, 151, wraps, drawn illustrations, inscribed by the author on a preliminary page. Historic redheads considered with a view to explaining how their redness mattered.Condition of this book:Covers and edges soiled, internally very good. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Humour; 1980s; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 0910027048. ISBN/EAN: 9780910027045. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52652. . 9780910027045

Meisei, Japan, 1997. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Near Fine Condition/Very Good. [Various architects] Religious Facilities, New Concepts in Architecture and Design, Japan: Meisei Publications, 1997.Tall quarto, pp. 224, glossy white paper-covered boards with black lettering on the spine, extensive color illustration, intro by Takao Fujiki, who directed this project. Text in Japanese and English. Shows 31 highly diverse buildings and religious complexes, all in Japan, with line drawings and photography.Condition of this book:Dust jacket shows moderate wear, no tears.Leaves clean and tight. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text is in multiple languages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Architecture; Japan; 1990s; Religion & Theology.… Ler mais

St. Onge, Worcester, Mass, 1967. First Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. ARCHIBALD MACLEISH. Remarks at the Dedication of the Wallace Library, Fitchburg, Mass., Worcester: Achille J. St. Onge, 1967.Miniature (about 3x2 inches or 5.5x7cm), edition of 1250 copies, pp. 63, 1 (note), full royal blue polished calf with gilt lettering on front and spine, all edges gilt, frontis portrait of Macleish. Bradbury, St. Onge, 30.Condition of this book:Fine. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Miniature. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: History; United States; 1960s; Politics & Government. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 53976. . This booklet or book is… Ler mais

Sheppard Press, London, 1958. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Fine Condition/Fine. SYDNEY M. COCKERELL. The Repairing of Books, London: Sheppard Press, 1958.Thin 12mo, pp. 110, 4, black cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. A premiere book craftsman dispenses advice on everyday problems encountered by collectors, librarians and other non-professionals in binding. With simple, clear illustration.Condition of this book:Fine in a fine dust jacket. Size: 12mo. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Books on Books; 1950s; Crafts & Hobbies. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54270. .

U.S. Government, Washington, 1880. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. DUTTON, C.E. Report on the Geology of the High Plateaus of Utah, Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1880.Quarto, pp. xxxii, 307, 11 heliotype plates, 2 folding maps but lacking the atlas folio, original brown cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. The plates are not in numerical order.Dutton, an associate of John Wesley Powell, was one of the leading geologists of his era, and energetic in the field, covering 12,000 square miles with his Utah study. Wikipedia: "Dutton had a distinctive flair for literary description, and is best remembered today for his colorful (and sometimes flamboyant) descriptions. ... 'Dutton first taught the world to look at that country and see it as it was.' -- Wallace Stegner, Beyond the Hundredth Meridian."Condition of this book:Boards worn, backstrip held in place only by tape.Leaves… Ler mais

La Fabrica, Madrid, 2015. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. LUIS GONZALEZ PALMA. Retrospective, Madrid: La Fabrica, 2015.Quarto, pp. 208, illustrated boards, text in Spanish and English, photos from five Gonzalez Palma series, color and gold leaf. With critical essays by various writers.Condition of this book:Fine, no flaws. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Photography; Modern; Art & Design. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9788415691884. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54818. . 9788415691884

Saturday Review, New York, 1933. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. WILLIAM ROSE BENET. Reviewing Ten Years, A Personal History of the Saturday Review of Literature, New York: Saturday Review Co., 1933.Octavo, pp. 24, wraps, signed by Benet and colleagues at the magazine: Christopher Morley, Amy Loveman and Henry Canby, with the bookplate of Frederic Melcher, the great bookseller and patron of the book arts. Intro says Benet, an editor at the magazine, wrote this "informal memorandum ... with the rest of us looking over his shoulder."Condition of this book:Darkened and chipped at edges, tape ghost on front, spine starting to split. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Books on Books; United States;… Ler mais

Cahiers D'Art, Paris, 1960. First Edition. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Miro. [Periodicals.] XX Siecle, The Revolution of Colour, Paris: Cahiers D'Art, Christmas 1960.About 32x24.5cm (or 12.5x9.5 inches), pp. 146, printed boards, text in English. With original lithographs by Miro (Variation II, same image as that on the cover of this magazine), and Karel Appel. The Appel is laid in -- it came from the 1961 Christmas issue. The magazine was a biannual covering post-war painting and other arts, publishing into the 1970s. Good copies have become very scarce.Condition of this magazine:Wear at head of spine, which has a slant; lithographs fine. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Illustrator: Miro. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art… Ler mais

Addison Gallery, Andover, 1999. Edition Unstated. Softcover. As New/No Dust Jacket. NATHAN LYONS. Riding 1st Class on the Titanic, Andover: Addison Gallery, 1999.Oblong octavo, priority unknown to me, pp. 233, wraps, halftone plates. Covers 40 years in the career of Lyons, who was also known as a teacher of other photographers.Condition of this book:Fine, no flaws. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Photography; United States; 1990s; Art & Design. ISBN: 0262621355. ISBN/EAN: 9780262621359. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54153. . 9780262621359

Black Heron Press, Seattle, 2002. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. New Book/New. Fine in fine dust jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 242. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; United States; Modern; Sociology & Culture. ISBN: 0930773640. ISBN/EAN: 9780930773649. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50301. . 9780930773649