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Seller: Palinurus Antiquarian Books

Title: Anleitung zum Ausstopfen und Aufbewahren der Vögel und Säugethiere
Author: Pistorius, Georg [pseudonym for Georg Bekker] - TAXIDERMY - PRESERVATION
Seller: Palinurus Antiquarian Books (United States)
Condition: Very good; some toning, dustiness, and spotting on the front wrapper; untrimmed.
Description: Darmstadt: Heyerischen Buchhandlung, 1799. First Edition.. Original paper wrappers.. Very good; some toning, dustiness, and spotting on the front wrapper; untrimmed.. 8vo, xxxii, [1] - 174, [2] pp. A manual for the preservation and presentation of specimens of birds and mammals. In the preface the author reviews two previous publications and earlier works (as far back as 1590) mentioning the craft (or "art" as the author declares). There is no mention of Turgot. The author (noted as Bekker "Jr." in Ayer) later participated in the extensive multi-volume ornithological census of Germany. Casey-Wood, p. 520.

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Seller: Jeff Weber Rare Books

Title: Lectures on Subjects Connected with Clinical Medicine, Comprising Diseases of the Heart. In two volumes. Second Edition.
Author: LATHAM, Peter Mere (1789-1875).
Seller: Jeff Weber Rare Books (Switzerland)
Description: Birmingham:: Classics of Cardiology Library, 1987., 1987. 2 volumes bound in 1. 8vo. [iv], 374; xi, [1], 419, [3] pp. Gilt decorated black leather, raised bands, all edges gilt. Near fine. Special edition. Facsimile of the second edition of 1846. Prospectus included. "Latham . . . was an authority on cardiac disease and among the earliest in England to advocate auscultation. He held progressive views on medical education and championed clinical study in the wards. His clinical lectures are among the very best." – Garrison and Morton 2227.

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Seller: Royal Books

Title: Autograph Note from Adele Franz [Longmire] signed to Daniel Selznick, 1969
Author: Adele Franz [Longmire] (composer); Daniel Selznick (producer);
Seller: Royal Books (United States)
Description: 1969. Autograph note signed from composer Adele Franz to producer Daniel Selznick. The note, executed on Franz's stationery, noting that she is delivering herewith the LP soundtrack recording for an obscure play titled, "Long Time Between Loves," along with a script for same. Included is a photostat of Selznick's detailed response, in which he mentions his favorite songs on the record, noting that it has "the primitive charm of French cabaret music." Adele Franz worked most notably as an actress under the name Adele Longmire, and is best known for her roles in "Battle Circus" (1953) and the film noir, "The Turning Point" (1952). Daniel Selznick, the son of David O. Selznick, is best known as a producer for films such as Peter Bogdanovich's "Targets" (1968) and various documentaries about Hollywood. His association with his father allowed him many opportunities to meet and correspond with numerous actors, actresses, and directors of note. Note: 5 x 4 inches. Bonded stationery stock, Near Fine. Photostat letter: 8.5 x 11 inches.