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The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories [Seven Volume Set]

The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories [Seven Volume Set] by John James Audubon

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Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
Title
The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories [Seven Volume Set]
Author
John James Audubon
Seller
Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good+
Description
New York: V.G. Audubon. Roe Lockwood & Son, 1859. Very Good+. New York: V.G. Audubon. Roe Lockwood & Son, 411 Broadway, 1859. Third Octavo Edition. Seven volumes; large octavos (27.5cm); publisher's full blind-embossed brown morocco, gilt-lettered spines in six compartments, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers; five hundred (500) hand-colored plates lithographed by J.T. Bowen, collated complete. Leather a bit scuffed and scratched, especially along spines, some rubbing to joints, spines uniformly darkened, scattered foxing to textblocks and plates, else a Very Good set. Contemporary ownership ex libris of R.E. Carr to front pastedowns. "The legacy of Audubon's work must be judged by a dual standard - as art and as science...Where Audubon was interested in a bird he would lavish its representation a microscopic detail satisfying to the most critical scientist...His passion for representing birds in violent action had obvious advantages and defects, but it bears witness to the fact that he studied and painted birds in life, not stuffed in museum cases" (Dictionary of American Biography).
THE CATS OF WILDCAT HILL [WITH ALS]

THE CATS OF WILDCAT HILL [WITH ALS] by Wilson, Charis; Weston, Edward

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Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA
Title
THE CATS OF WILDCAT HILL [WITH ALS]
Author
Wilson, Charis; Weston, Edward
Seller
Second Story Books, ABAA (United States)
Description
New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1947. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Oblong Octavo, 90 pages; VG-/G; spine grey with beige titling; dust jacket protected with a mylar covering, price uncut '$3.75', shipping and wear primarily to extremities, four pieces of tape to interior bleeding through; pencil autograph letter signed by Weston pasted onto the front pastedown, written on Wildcat Hill letterhead and signed by Edward Weston: "Cat Book by the Westons may be out this year via Duell, Sloan + Pearce. Cat portraits ^[a few] on display at M.M.A. New York until March 31st, part of my large retrospective. Just leaving for coast on "Constellation", hence haste." Recipient of letter also wrote their name in ink on the ffep and dated 1947.; AS consignment; shelved case 11. 1354526. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Modernist Wallpaper Designs

Modernist Wallpaper Designs

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Seller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
Title
Modernist Wallpaper Designs
Seller
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
1930. NA. Very Good. 53 wallpaper samples representing eleven, or arguably a dozen, different patterns, all striking, and all Modernist, and Art Deco-ish, in their sensibility. Patterns are geometric -- lines, circles, parallelograms, etc. -- or abstracted foliage and other floral elements, or vaguely suggestive of marine life. While there is no date, nor even evidence of the wallpaper company for whom these were done, we are of the conviction these date probably to the 1930s, although they could be from the twenties, or the forties. The paints on the wallpapers have an actual palpability that comes from hand-brushwork. We assume that a stencil process was used to create these samples. Within the designs, there can be differences from one to the next besides their coloring. In a leaf pattern design, for example, some of the samples have a superimposed pattern of short lines, while others have none of this --thus our question mark about the number of different designs. Each pattern is shown in multiple color combinations, per typical for wallpaper sample books. The samples are mounted on black paper, these undersheets measuring 32.5 by 26 cm, and the samples are mounted with modest margins and are close to uniform in size, but not completely so. Typical would be dimensions of about 28 by 24 cm. Over each of the samples is a spider web patterned thin and translucent vellum tissue guard, such as we associate with photo albums from the early to mid-20th century. It is our educated guess that these samples were part of the drafting process, and not meant to be presented to customers. In other words, pre-catalogue. But since we don't know the manufacturer, we can't know for sure. Since by this time the design market was international, we also can't be sure of the nationality of that company -- it could be French,German, English or American.
White Embossed Papers. A. Hartung & Co. 506-12 Race Street Philadelphia, PA

White Embossed Papers. A. Hartung & Co. 506-12 Race Street Philadelphia, PA

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Seller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
Title
White Embossed Papers. A. Hartung & Co. 506-12 Race Street Philadelphia, PA
Seller
White Fox Rare Books and Antiques (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
Philadelphia: A.Hartung & Co. Wraps -- textured paper. Stapled. Very Good. White doesn't mean vanilla! the diverse world of paper whiteness here demonstrated, with 25 samples, each with a different embossed pattern or style, some mimicking other materials, some, geometric, some, indescribable. Oblong, 12.5 by 20.5 cm. 27 leaves, with two leaves serving as a key. The inside front cover has pricing info printed. The samples are arranged into two groups, the first, with a diagonal cut-away. In both groupings each succeeding sample is slightly taller so that one can at a glance see a sliver of all the samples in the group. We find the arrangement quite singular. Yale holds a catalogue from this company with color samples, so obviously a very different catalogue. Otherwise no institutional holdings of the company's publications listed on OCLC First Search. One sample has a chunky chip, but most of the sample is intact. The cover shows light to moderate use.
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Ciba Symposia by CIBA

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Seller: Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts
Title
Ciba Symposia
Author
CIBA
Seller
Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Description
Summit, NJ: Ciba Pharmaceutical Products, 1951. Later buckram, title and date in gilt on spine, the original wrappers for each number bound in. An excellent set with many illustrations. First edition of this journal published by the CIBA pharmaceutical company starting in 1939. This was a “companion” journal to the Ciba Zeitschrift which began publication for the chemical industry in 1933. From the preface: “Each month, and in a literary and scientific manner, Ciba Symposia will treat a pertinent subject chosen from the fields of anthropology, etimology, emedical history, education, art and the like.” And indeed, there are many fascinating articles on all aspects of the history of medicine, including practices of the ancient world, the medicine of the American Indian, comparative medical systems of the east and west, and much more.
'TIS TYME YE SHUDE OFFER'TH UP THINE THANKS [Collection of Five Gay Holiday Cards and Posters in Accompanying Pictorial Envelope

'TIS TYME YE SHUDE OFFER'TH UP THINE THANKS [Collection of Five Gay Holiday Cards and Posters in Accompanying Pictorial Envelope by CHIC [O' FRISCO]

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Title
'TIS TYME YE SHUDE OFFER'TH UP THINE THANKS [Collection of Five Gay Holiday Cards and Posters in Accompanying Pictorial Envelope
Author
CHIC [O' FRISCO]
Seller
Brian Cassidy Bookseller at Type Punch Matrix (United States)
Description
n.p., 1968. Collection of five explicit gay-themed Stonewall-era cartoons presented as mock holiday cards and posters, all signed "Chic." "Chic o' Frisco" is listed as an author in the Online Archive of California's collection of San Francisco LGBT Business Ephemera, and is also mentioned by that name (as designer of a parade float) in the October 1970 issue of "Vector: A Voice for the Homosexual Community," the official publication of the Society for Individual Rights (SIR). Cards are reminiscent of vintage novelty kitsch-erotica for the heterosexual market, with an added subversive political edge; some drawings are self-consciously retro in style and repurpose patriotic/jingoistic iconography or ad-copy language for satirical or pornographic ends. Shares some visual sensibility with the work of Tom of Finland, whose style at the turn of the decade likewise traded on a pre-established vocabulary of masculine tropes. Rare and ephemeral. Five holiday cards and posters in original 12.5'' by 9.5'' pictorial envelope, all with original mail folds as issued. Envelope ragged along edges with some tears, otherwise very good to near fine. Four of the cartoons are 18'' by 12'' (9'' by 12'' folded); one is 9'' by 12'' (9'' by 6'' folded). The contents of this collection are as follows: 1."'Tis Tyme Ye Shude Offer'th Up Thine Thanks." Pictorial mailing envelope printed in gilt; 12.5'' by 9.5'' 2. "Kampik Stripz, or Brown Nosein' Thru 'Fairyland.'" 1968. Poster depicting six homoerotic cartoon vignettes printed in black on orange background. 18'' by 12.'' 3. Labor Day Sport: Have a Ball! or Two." Bifolium printed in black on yellow stock; pp. [2-3] feature an illustrated poem: "Septembers [sic] 'Golden' Song." Celebrating "Happy, Gay Labor Day Preversions..." 9'' by 12'.' 4. "Uncle Needs You! an All the Gang for a Bangin 4th of July." Bifolium, exterior printed in white on red background, interior printed in blue on white background. 18'' by 12.'' 5. Happyness [sic] Is a 'Dad' Called Peter!" 1969. Bifolium "Father's Day" card printed in brown and yellow. 18'' by 12.'' 6. "'Coming' of the Pilgrims..." 1968. Bifolium Thanksgiving Day card printed in blue and gilt. 18'' by 12.''.
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Adiós Utopia - Art in Cuba Since 1950 by Ana Clara Silva and Eugenio Valdés Figueroa, editors

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Title
Adiós Utopia - Art in Cuba Since 1950
Author
Ana Clara Silva and Eugenio Valdés Figueroa, editors
Seller
James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.) (United States)
ISBN
9780692820735
Condition
Fine
Description
Miami: Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, 2017. Hardcover. Fine. In English. Essays by Antonio Eligio (Tonel), René Francisco, Beatriz Gago Rodriguez, Gerardo Mosquera, Iván de la Nuez, Elsa Vega, and Rachel Weiss. Bound in publisher's original yellow cloth with spine and cover stamped in black, and cover blind stamped. Comes in illustrated board slipcase. Lavishly illustrated throughout in full color. 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches. 395 pages. A beautiful book.
William Lloyd Garrison, Jr. Writes about Combatting Anti-Suffrage Arguments in his Speech at Wellesley, 1897 1897

William Lloyd Garrison, Jr. Writes about Combatting Anti-Suffrage Arguments in his Speech at Wellesley, 1897 1897 by William Lloyd Garrison; Jr.

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Title
William Lloyd Garrison, Jr. Writes about Combatting Anti-Suffrage Arguments in his Speech at Wellesley, 1897 1897
Author
William Lloyd Garrison; Jr.
Seller
Max Rambod Inc. (United States)
Description
1897. GARRISON, William Lloyd, Jr. 1 page Autograph Letter Signed and dated September 25, 1897. Addressed to Mrs. Amory. Son of the famed abolitionist, Garrison Jr. continued in his father's footsteps as both an abolition and suffrage activist. In this letter, Garrison tells his female correspondent that he "will reserve that evening [December 29th] for Wellesley. I wish I could follow the anti-suffrage speaker and take up some of his points, for I am sure he will not attempt to meet mine." An important letter by a key women suffrage ally.
The Sacrifice and Other Stories

The Sacrifice and Other Stories by Sarban (John William Wall]

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Title
The Sacrifice and Other Stories
Author
Sarban (John William Wall]
Seller
Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
ISBN
9781872621661
Condition
Very Fine
Description
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, UK: Tartarus Press, 2002. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine/Very Fine. 8vo., 256pp. Beautiful First Edition of this collection of macabre stories. One of only 350 unnumbered copies published. Bound in purple cloth with titles and borders in bronze on spine and front board. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, (£27.50), is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A gorgeous collectable copy at a great price.
Flyer for the The Tabernacle of Witness, An Engraving

Flyer for the The Tabernacle of Witness, An Engraving by Cora Massie Stephens

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Seller: Eclectibles
Title
Flyer for the The Tabernacle of Witness, An Engraving
Author
Cora Massie Stephens
Seller
Eclectibles (United States)
Condition
Age toning and crease marks at fold.
Description
St. Louis, MO: W. E. Stephens, 1895. Age toning and crease marks at fold.. A flyer for the sale of "The Tabernacle of Witness", an engraving done by Cora Massie Stephens (1856-1943). The engraving was being sold by William Edward Stephens (1850-1918), Cora's husband and owner of W. E. Stephens & Co. (eventually renamed Stephens Lithographing and Engraving Company). The flyer is divided into two sections. The first section has a black and white print of the engraving, along with the text "Every Sunday School, and Every Pastor, Superintendent and Christian Worker should have a copy." This flyer was attempting to sell a larger and more colorful version of the engraving then was sold previously. The version for sale was 32" x 47" and has been "lithographed in ten colors and three bronzes, on heavy lithograph paper". The second section of this flyer included testimonials from a several past customers praising the quality and composition of the engraving. At the bases of the flyer, in red, is the text "Special Discount of 25 per cent. [sic] to Delegates to the Eighth International Convention". It is unknown what convention the flyer is referring to. With the flyer is two envelopes, the first one originally held the flyer and is emblazoned with the word "Important!". The second envelope is slightly smaller than the first and was meant as a return envelope and has the company's address on it. Measures 12" x 9" (flyer), 6 1/2" x 3 3/4 (envelope).
THIRTEEN STORIES AND THIRTEEN EPITAPHS

THIRTEEN STORIES AND THIRTEEN EPITAPHS by Vollmann, William T.

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Title
THIRTEEN STORIES AND THIRTEEN EPITAPHS
Author
Vollmann, William T.
Seller
Type Punch Matrix (United States)
ISBN
9780679404392
Condition
Fine.
Description
New York: Pantheon, 1993. First printing. Fine.. Signed bound galleys for the first edition of these collected short stories by the "word-drunk Capt. Ahab of America's post-bog generation" (McCaffery). 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original printed cream wrappers. 318 pages. Signed by Vollmann on title page. Minimal edgwear.
Wordsworth: the Clark Lectures 1929-1930

Wordsworth: the Clark Lectures 1929-1930 by [WORDSWORTH] READ, Herbert

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Title
Wordsworth: the Clark Lectures 1929-1930
Author
[WORDSWORTH] READ, Herbert
Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books (United States)
Description
London: Jonathan Cape, 1930. First Edition. First impression. Octavo (20.5cm). Maroon cloth with gilt titles; dustjacket; 271pp. Tight, clean, and unmarked - a Near Fine copy. In the original dustwrapper, unclipped (priced 10s.6d. at base of front flap); mildly toned on spine with a touch of edgewear, still easily Very Good. A collection of biographical and critical essays, originally delivered in the course of Read's tenure as the Clark Lecturer at Oxford in 1929-30. A tidy, pleasing copy.
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Agricultural Experiment Station of the Rhode Island State College

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Seller: Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Title
Agricultural Experiment Station of the Rhode Island State College
Seller
Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
RI, 1910. Very Good. First edition. Very good.
Indian Killer
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Indian Killer by Alexie, Sherman

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Seller: Ed's Editions Bookstore
Title
Indian Killer
Author
Alexie, Sherman
Seller
Ed's Editions Bookstore (United States)
ISBN
9780871136527
Condition
Very Good
Description
Atlantic Monthly Press, 1996-09-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8x5x1. First Edition, First Printing. Dust jacket and book are clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations. Dust jacket is wrapped- jacket price not clipped. Not a remainder copy.

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