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La Physionomie raisonnee ou secret curieux by BELLIERE, C. de la

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Title: La Physionomie raisonnee ou secret curieux
Author: BELLIERE, C. de la
Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description: Lyon: Mathieu Liberal, 1681. Contemporary mottled calf (scuffed, tail of spine chipped), spine and label gilt, edges sprinkled red. Old pen trials on the pastedowns and flyleaves. Minor dampstaining and some lower corners gnawed. A genuine copy. Second edition of this handbook of physiognomy. Written over a century before Lavater’s landmark book on the subject, this little-known text purports to identify vices, virtues, and intellect based on such features as hair color, finger length, and nose proportions. Couched in humoral theory and Galenic physiology, it instructs the reader to intuit people’s personality traits based on physical appearance, walking gait, laughter, and speech. A handy table at the end of the book is divided according to desirable characteristics, with a list of the physical qualities that portend them along with text concordances. Dorbon 2411; see Caillet 5874.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TRANSMITTING A REPORT AND SUNDRY DOCUMENTS, FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, OF THE DEPREDATIONS COMMITTED ON THE COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE THE FIRST OF OCTOBER, 1796; IN PURSUANCE OF A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE, ON THE TENTH INSTANT. JUNE 22, 1797. ORDERED TO LIE ON THE TABLE. PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by [Adams, John]

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Title: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TRANSMITTING A REPORT AND SUNDRY DOCUMENTS, FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, OF THE DEPREDATIONS COMMITTED ON THE COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE THE FIRST OF OCTOBER, 1796; IN PURSUANCE OF A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE, ON THE TENTH INSTANT. JUNE 22, 1797. ORDERED TO LIE ON THE TABLE. PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Author: [Adams, John]
Seller: David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (United States)
Description: Philadelphia: Printed by W. Ross, near Congress-Hall, 1797. 10, [148] pp, as issued. Bound in later quarter calf and marbled paper over boards, contemporary spine label. Folding table at the end of Document No. 4. Very Good. Secretary of State Pickering, whose report runs through page 10, discloses that "armed vessels of Spain, Great-Britain and France" have captured American vessels since 1 October 1796. Spanish ships have done so "almost daily." British captures "have not been numerous." France is the major culprit, particularly in the West Indies, which "have exhibited the most lamentable scenes of depredation." The Report, dated 21 June 1797, lists, in six detailed documents, hundreds of assaults on American maritime commerce. Evans 33053. ESTC W26151.

Die Weltstadte und Der Elektrische Schnellverkehr (The Cosmopolitan Cities and the Electric Rapid Transit) by P. Wittig

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Title: Die Weltstadte und Der Elektrische Schnellverkehr (The Cosmopolitan Cities and the Electric Rapid Transit)
Author: P. Wittig
Seller: Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition: Very Good +
Description: Berlin: Verlag von Wilhelm Ernst & Sohn, 1909. Cloth. Very Good +. The uncommon 1909 1st edition of this study --issued out of Berlin-- of the development of the electric rapid transit systems in some of the great cities of the Western world (including London, New York, Paris, Berlin, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston). 2 gorgeous fold-out plates in full-color in addition to dozens of crisp black-and-plates and additional full-page plates in rich color. Solid and VG to VG+ in its drak-gray boards, with light soiling to the panels. Internally, very sharp, with just a bit of light, additional soiling to several page edges. An impressive example of turn-of-the-century city planning and the push toward full-use electrification in urban transportation.

City Plan of the City of White Plains New York by E.P. Goodrich and Robert Whitten

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Title: City Plan of the City of White Plains New York
Author: E.P. Goodrich and Robert Whitten
Seller: Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition: Very Good
Description: White Plains, NY: Bureau of City Plan -- Department of Public Works, 1928. Card Wrappers. Very Good. Uncommon 1928 city plan of White Plains, NY, prepared by city planning consultants E.P. Goodrich and Robert Whitten. Solid and VG in its stapled gray card wrappers. The text has separated from the wrappers but is still complete and very sturdy. 2 small former owner stamps ("Olmsted Brothers -- Brookline, Mass.") on the front free endpaper. 5 large fold-out plans/maps, the last one affixed to the rear pastedown.

Marcel Broodthaers: Editionen (1964-1975) by -

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Title: Marcel Broodthaers: Editionen (1964-1975)
Author: -
Seller: Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition: Collectible; Fine
Description: Munich: Edition der Galerie Heiner Friedrich, 1978. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. A crisp, clean copy of the catalogue based on the exhibition at Munich's Galerie Heiner Friedrich. Bright and Near Fine in tis pictorial wrappers. Only 1,500 copies issued.

Theophilus Brown: Recent Paintings November 1983 by -

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Title: Theophilus Brown: Recent Paintings November 1983
Author: -
Seller: Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition: Collectible; Fine
Description: San Francisco: John Berggruen Gallery. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. INSCRIBED BY THE ARTIST THEOPHILUS BROWN on the title page. A sharp copy to boot of this 1983 catalogue. Clean and Near Fine in its light-gray, stapled wrappers. Foreword by Wayne Thiebaud.

Thieves' Market by Bezzerides, A.I.

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Title: Thieves' Market
Author: Bezzerides, A.I.
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
Condition: Near Fine
Description: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1949. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo., 233pp. Sharp First Edition with publisher's seal and "A" on copyright page as called for. Basis for the classic 1949 Film Noir "Thieves' Highway" starring Richard Conte and Lee J. Cobb. Bound in green/blue cloth with titles in maroon on front board and spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with just a touch of wear to spine ends and tips. No toning or foxing. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($3.00), has a lightly toned spine, Wear to edges with a few tiny closed tears. Tiny pin hole in the front panel. A couple of areas of rough rubbing to the rear panel. Still fresh and bright and very presentable. A very handsome collectable copy.

Signed 1985 Reproduction of Official 1937 Yankees Vs. Giants World Series Program by [DiMaggio, Joe]

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Title: Signed 1985 Reproduction of Official 1937 Yankees Vs. Giants World Series Program
Author: [DiMaggio, Joe]
Seller: B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: Santa Clara, California: RDO/Publications, 1985 Limited edition (Volume 48 in the Great World Series Program Collection). One of 1,000 numbered copies, this being number 732. Signed by DiMaggio in blue marker on front wrapper. Publisher's red wrappers, with Grant Powers illustration to front wrapper, lettered in white and black, and Lucky Strike advertisement to rear wrapper. Fine, with just a hint of wear to corners. Overall, a beautiful copy. As this program states: "With the exception of this title page, and the section entitled Commentary (courtesy Fred Lieb), this publication is an exact reproduction of the 1937 World Series Program sold at Yankee Stadium, New York for the 1937 games between the New York Yankees and the New York Giants." In the 1937 World Series, the Yankees defeated the Giants for the second straight year, four games to one. In the series, DiMaggio batted .273, and hit an important solo home run in game five to help the team clinch victory. Joe DiMaggio played all thirteen seasons of his career with the New York Yankees and was selected as an All-Star thirteen times. With his exemplary hitting and fielding (he was nicknamed "The Yankee Clipper" because of how he sailed around the outfield) he helped power the Yankees to nine World Series titles. He holds the record for the longest hitting streak, at 56 games, which is considered one of the most statistically remarkable records in all of sports. Outside of baseball, he was known for his high-profile marriage with Marilyn Monroe. DiMaggio was one of the rare athletes that transcended his sport: his association with a bygone era of America was noted in Simon and Garfunkel's Grammy Award-winning song, "Mrs. Robinson." Ted Williams said, "His career cannot be summed up in numbers and awards. It might sound corny, but he had a profound impact on the country.". Signed. Limited Edition. Original Wrappers. Fine.

Crime, Lust, and Scandal Six Pulp Novels Collection, 1946-65 by Pulp archive 1940s-1960s

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Title: Crime, Lust, and Scandal Six Pulp Novels Collection, 1946-65
Author: Pulp archive 1940s-1960s
Seller: Max Rambod Inc. (United States)
Description: 1946. This archive of six pulp novels showcases mid-20th-century themes of forbidden love, crime, and societal tension, reflecting the cultural undercurrents of their time. The collection spans from 1952 to 1965 and provides a window into the era's storytelling styles, with narratives that range from noir-inspired dramas to sensational exposés. [1] Paul Gregory, The Office Couch, Beacon Signal Books, 1962. This risqué novel takes readers behind the scenes of executive suites, exploring seduction, power, and the dynamics of workplace relationships. Known for its provocative tagline, "This novel dares to tell the truth!", it epitomizes pulp fiction's willingness to blur the lines between sensationalism and critique. Good condition overall. [2] Donald R. Morris, Warm Bodies, Permabooks, 1959. A wry and humorous tale examining the lives of men, women, and naval recruits, Warm Bodies juxtaposes wacky antics with sharp commentary on gender roles and interpersonal relationships. The cover art features lively caricatures of naval personnel in comical situations, giving a sense of the book's lighthearted yet incisive tone. Donald R. Morris, who was both a journalist and novelist, brought a distinctively satirical voice to this work, capturing the cultural attitudes of post-war America. This title from Permabooks is a standout for its blend of comedy and social observation. Very good condition overall. [3] Robert O. Saber, Sucker Bait, Graphic Publishing Company, 1955. Set in the murky underworld of con artists and femme fatales, this gripping noir follows the dangerous allure of crime. Saber, a pen name for Paul Little, delivers a gritty narrative of betrayal and seduction. The evocative tagline, "A graphic mystery," adds to its pulp appeal. Good condition overall. [4] Phil Hirsch, Hollywood Uncensored, Pyramid Books, 1965. A scandalous exposé of Hollywood's hidden secrets, Hollywood Uncensored blends celebrity gossip with societal critique, focusing on the murkier side of fame. Featuring stars like John Wayne and Jayne Mansfield, this first printing offers a salacious glimpse into the entertainment industry. Good condition overall. [5] Sara Harris, The Wayward Ones, Signet Books, 1954. Harris's novel portrays life in a girls' reformatory, examining the struggles of young women caught in cycles of societal rejection. The cover art is striking, featuring a somber image of a young woman staring out of a barred window, symbolizing the themes of confinement and resilience. Harris, an accomplished journalist, brought a deep understanding of social reform to this work, making it a poignant commentary on the failures and possibilities of institutional systems. With its stark realism and powerful narrative, the novel stands as a critical work on the treatment of women in mid-century America. Very good condition overall. [6] Pierre Louÿs, Aphrodite: A Great Pagan Love Story, Avon Books, 1946. This adaptation of Louÿs's classic erotic novel transports readers to ancient Greece, where themes of passion, power, and societal constraints intertwine. The cover features lush, colorful artwork depicting a sensuous Grecian woman surrounded by mythological elements, evoking the novel's blend of eroticism and historical fantasy. Pierre Louÿs, a celebrated French poet and writer, was known for his explorations of sensuality and aestheticism, and Aphrodite remains one of his most significant works. The book's enduring appeal lies in its ability to merge timeless themes with vivid storytelling. Good condition overall. This archive captures the multifaceted nature of pulp fiction, offering narratives that range from scandalous exposés to dramatic explorations of human behavior. Each title contributes to the broader tapestry of mid-century literary culture, making this a compelling addition for collectors and scholars alike. Overall, the archive is in good to very good condition.

WE CHARGE GENOCIDE" AND MASSES & MAINSTREAM VOLUME 4, NUMBER 5 [Two Volumes]

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Title: WE CHARGE GENOCIDE" AND MASSES & MAINSTREAM VOLUME 4, NUMBER 5 [Two Volumes]
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA (United States)
Description: New York: Masses & Mainstream/Civil Rights Congress, 1951/1952. Softcover. 2 Volumes, Octavos. "We Charge Genocide" has White spine with black text, "Masses & Mainstream" has White spine with red text. In Good plus condition. Covers have bending to covers, slight tearing to spine edges, and creasing to spines. Textblocks have foxing to pages. Masses and Mainstream has marking in pencil to some pages. SW Consignment. Shelved in Room G. "We Charge Genocide" 240 pages. "Masses & Mainstream" 96 pages. "Masses & Mainstream" Volume 4 Number 5 is the first publication of "We Charge Genocide" 1374692. Special Collections.

Sinbad the Voyager; Robin Hood Ballads; and Other Stories

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Title: Sinbad the Voyager; Robin Hood Ballads; and Other Stories
Seller: Michael R. Thompson, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Description: London: Routledge, 1853 Routledge Illustrated One Shilling Juveniles. Original dark blue cloth, stamped in gilt and blind. Small octavo. Engraved frontispiece and three woodcuts in text. A little edgewear, old pencil signature. A very good copy of a rare item. OCLC lists only modern editions with the Harvey illustrations. This book includes: 'Sinbad the Sailor,' 'The Eve of St. Agnes: A Poem by John Keats,' 'The True History by Lucian of Samosata', and 'Robin Hood Ballads' William Harvey (1796-1866) was born in Newcastle,where he apprenticed to Thomas Bewick, the father of English wood engraving. He became Harvey's favorite pupil and created many blocks for Bewick's 'Aesops Fables.'

Jenny Holzer: Truth Before Power by HOLZER, Jenny (artist); Henri COLE (author); Maurice BERGER (editor); Peter GLOTZ (text by); Eckard SCHNEIDER (text by)

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Title: Jenny Holzer: Truth Before Power
Author: HOLZER, Jenny (artist); Henri COLE (author); Maurice BERGER (editor); Peter GLOTZ (text by); Eckard SCHNEIDER (text by)
Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (United States)
ISBN: 9783883758466
Condition: Generally a clean copy with no internal markings; cloth with a few minor marks
Description: Germany: Kunsthaus Bregenz, 2004. First edition. Generally a clean copy with no internal markings; cloth with a few minor marks. 12 x 11 inches. 128 pages. Profusely illustrated in color. Original cloth. "The politics of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East is the subject of Truth Before Power, Jenny Holzer's recent Kunsthaus Bregenz project. The complicated dialectic of decision-making and public debate, as it has unfolded through the presidencies of Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, William Jefferson Clinton, and George W. Bush, is explored in texts devoted to such issues as the international trade in arms and oil, the war on terrorism, 9/11, the FBI and CIA, and Congress's oversight of the intelligence community. For the most part, the installation's text has been taken verbatim from U.S. government documents--many of which were classified at the time they were written. Under the landmark Freedom of Information Act passed in 1966, all are now public record, though some remain heavily redacted. This illustrated catalogue includes selections from declassified U.S. government documents, Henri Cole's poem To the Forty-third President, and highlights from Holzer's own writing. Color photographs document Holzer's installations at the Kunsthaus and the Johanniterkirche in Feldkirch, and the eight xenon light projections staged in Vorarlberg" (the publisher).

Magdalena Abakanowicz by ABAKANOWICZ, Magdalena

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Title: Magdalena Abakanowicz
Author: ABAKANOWICZ, Magdalena
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN: 9780896593237
Description: Chicago, IL & New York: Museum of Contemporary Art & Abbeville Press, 1983. First edition. Softcover. 188 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran November 6, 1982 through January 2, 1983 in Chicago and then traveled to Montreal, Portland, Dallas and Los Angeles. Includes 152 illustrations, checklist, list of previous exhibitions, list of awards, public collections, and a bibliography.. A very near fine copy in illustrated wrappers with laid in related ephemera.

Silvio Wolf: Le Due Porte / The Two Doors by WOLF, Silvio, Lyle Rexier, Franco Vaccari, and Anna Strada

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Title: Silvio Wolf: Le Due Porte / The Two Doors
Author: WOLF, Silvio, Lyle Rexier, Franco Vaccari, and Anna Strada
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN: 9788881584277
Description: Milan: Charta, 2003. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. 55 pages. Published in conjunction with an exhibition that ran May 7 through June 14, 2003. Text in English and Italian. Features contributions by Lyle Rexier, Franco Vaccari, and a conversation between Wolf and Anna Strada. Includes numerous color illustrations. A fine copy in illustrated boards. No dust jacket as issued.

The New Colophon Volume I (1) , Part Two (2)

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Title: The New Colophon Volume I (1) , Part Two (2)
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (United States)
Description: New York: Duschnes Crawford, Inc, 1948. First edition. Hardcover. April 1948. Contents include: Stephen Crane War Correspondent by Ames Williams, Almost Books, Frederick Goff, Reflections on Rarity by John Carter, Silhouette of a Librarian by George Boas, Holbein's Old Testament Woodcuts by Philip Hofer, This Harmless Drudge by Herman Liebert, and A Ghost from a Barber Shop by Carl Weber. A near fine copy.

OBJECT / TYPE LANDSCAPES by Ames, Anthony; Almy, Dean

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Title: OBJECT / TYPE LANDSCAPES
Author: Ames, Anthony; Almy, Dean
Seller: Type Punch Matrix (United States)
Condition: Fine.
Description: (Knoxville): The University of Tennessee, 1996. First edition. Fine.. Inscribed copy of the catalogue to an exhibition of the architect's paintings, with a handwritten note to another architect laid in. 10'' x 10''. Original white printed wrappers. 48 pages. Illustrated with color plates, including one fold-out. Inscribed by Ames on title page. Handwritten letter on Ames's stationery laid in: "It was a pleasure talking with you the other day. I am enclosing a small catalog of an exhibition of paintings - I hope you find it of interest. Best regards, Tony." Minimal edgewear.

Planet Stories - Summer 1945 by W. Scott Peacock [ed.]; Wilbur S. Peacock; Emmett McDowell [contribs.]; Harry Lemon Parkhurst [illus.]

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Title: Planet Stories - Summer 1945
Author: W. Scott Peacock [ed.]; Wilbur S. Peacock; Emmett McDowell [contribs.]; Harry Lemon Parkhurst [illus.]
Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition: Good
Description: New York: Love Romances Publishing Co, 1945. Good. New York: Love Romances Publishing Co., 1945. Octavo; 128pp. Pulp magazine. Illustrated paper wraps. Front cover cleanly separated along spine, held with two small pieces of clear tape hinged over spine and onto back; shallow tears and creasing along overhung fore-edge, with creasing to front spine corner and an inch closed tear at bottom back. Small old price sticker and brief pencil writing at top corner. Colors bright. Paperclip impression at top corner of first few pages, with light toning throughout. Pages unmarked. Contains Wilbur S. Peacock's novelette "Spider Men of Gharr and Emmett McDowell's The Red Witch of Mercury, among others. Cover art by Harry Lemon Parkhurst. This copy from the Mel Dybdahl pulp estate.

1964 Railroad Photo Calendar

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Title: 1964 Railroad Photo Calendar
Seller: ReadInk (United States)
Condition: Near Fine
Description: San Marino CA: Golden West Books. [1963]. First Edition. Plastic comb binding. Near Fine. (card covers) [clean and unused, with minimal wear; would rate Fine but for a small surface-scrape on the rear cover]. (B&W photographs) Small-format datebook/calendar (approx. 6" x 7-1/2"), with great black-and-white vintage photos of trains, streetcars, and other railway-related scenes on facing pages with a single week's calendar entries -- hence, containing 52 photographs. Alas, because 1964 was a leap year, it won't be usable again for its intended purpose until 2048, when February 29 again will fall on a Saturday. (Rats! -- it woulda worked for 2020, but we acquired it too late.) .

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