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La mécanique ondulatoire et la structure atomique de la matière et du rayonnement [Wave mechanics and the atomic structure of matter and of radiation] by BROGLIE, LOUIS-VICTOR DE

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Title: La mécanique ondulatoire et la structure atomique de la matière et du rayonnement [Wave mechanics and the atomic structure of matter and of radiation]
Author: BROGLIE, LOUIS-VICTOR DE
Seller: The Manhattan Rare Book Company (United States)
Condition: Very Good
Description: Paris: Journal de Physique et le Radium, 1927. FIRST EDITION. Original wrappers. Very Good. FIRST EDITION IN RARE ORIGINAL WRAPPERS of the presentation of de Broglie's highly influential "pilot-wave" interpretation of quantum mechanics. "What we now know as pilot-wave theory first appears in a paper by de Broglie (1927) entitled 'Wave mechanics and the atomic structure of matter and of radiation', which was published in Journal de Physique in May 1927... In 'Structure', de Broglie presents a theory of particles as moving singularities. It is argued, on the basis of certain assumptions, that the equations of what we now call pilot-wave dynamics will emerge from this theory. At the end of the paper de Broglie proposes, as a provisional theory, simply taking the equations of pilot-wave dynamics as given, without trying to derive them from something deeper. It is this last, provisional theory that de Broglie presents a few months later at the fifth Solvay conference..." (Bacciagaluppi and Valentini, Quantum Theory at the Crossroads). "In October 1927, some of the greatest minds in physics gathered for the Fifth Solvay International Conference to debate the troubling implications of the then-nascent theory of quantum mechanics. A particularly contentious topic was the perplexing 'wave-particle duality,' in which objects we typically think of as particles-like photons and electrons-exhibit wave-like properties as well, and things we think of as waves, like light, sometimes behave like particles. "The French physicist Louis de Broglie proposed a means by which a photon or electron could behave like both a particle and a wave, complementary aspects of the same phenomenon. He reasoned that the particles could be carried along by what he dubbed 'pilot waves'-fluid-like ripples in space and time-much like a buoys bobbing along with the tide. "Quantum mechanics seeks to describe nature at the level of individual atoms and the particles that comprise them. But when physicists began delving into this strange new realm at the dawn of the 20th century, they discovered that the old, deterministic laws of classical physics no longer apply at that scale. Instead, uncertainty reigns supreme. It is a world governed by probabilities, and many physicists found this disquieting, to say the least... "De Broglie's alternative pilot wave theory was an attempt to restore [the] underlying solid reality. Instead of the wave function, de Broglie's pilot wave theory employs two equations, one describing an actual wave and the other describing the path of an actual particle and how it interacts with, and is guided by, the wave equation. It is deterministic, like a classical coin flip. In principle, at least, we can glean sufficient information to plot a particle's path, something that is not allowed in Bohr's interpretation of quantum mechanics" (Jennifer Ouellette, "Quantum Physicists Catch a Pilot Wave", Nova: The Nature of Reality). In 1952 David Bohm rediscovered de Broglie's work and further developed it. It is now known as the de Broglie-Bohm theory and is a much-debated approach to quantum mechanics today. IN: Journal de Physique et le Radium, Ser. VI, Vol. VIII, No. 5, May 1927. Octavo, original printed wrappers; custom box. Some chips to wrappers and wear to spine; rear wrapper neatly detached along joint, but now held in place by removable mylar. RARE.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Adams, Douglas

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Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA

Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Author: Adams, Douglas
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition: Near Fine
Description: New York: Harmony Books, 1980. First American Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First American edition, first printing. Signed by Douglas Adams on the title page. Bound in publisher's dark blue paper covered boards over magenta spine cloth lettered in metallic blue. Near Fine with slight lean to binding and light rubbing to gilt lettering, gift inscription dated 1980 to front free endpaper verso and contents toned. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light rubbing and toning. A nice copy of this sci-fi classic.

THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN by Southern, Terry

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Seller: Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA

Title: THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN
Author: Southern, Terry
Seller: Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA (United States)
Condition: Near Fine
Description: NY: Random House, 1960. First edition, first prnt. Inscribed by Southern on the red front free endpage. "For Pamela with love and best wishes, Terry." Tight. clean copy with small rub on the front board and tiny wrinkles on the spine ends; dustjacket with minor rubbing and toning, small chips on the spine ends, and a small chip on the front panel bottom edge and upper corner. Near Fine condition in a Very Good dustjacket with an archival cover. Winner of the Vanderbilt Prize for Humerous Fiction in 1959 from "The Paris Review" where portions of the novel had appeared and basis for the 1969 Joseph McGrath directed film with Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr.. Inscribed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

[Three Pamphlets Submitted by American Rifle Companies Asserting Claims Against the Mexican Government] by [U.S. and Mexico Joint Commission]. [Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company]

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Title: [Three Pamphlets Submitted by American Rifle Companies Asserting Claims Against the Mexican Government]
Author: [U.S. and Mexico Joint Commission]. [Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company]
Seller: McBride Rare Books (United States)
Condition: Very good plus.
Description: [N.p., likely Washington, D.C., 1870. Very good plus.. 8; 8; 8pp. In English and Spanish. Gathered signatures, each stitched separately. Very minor edge wear and toning. A trio of separate claims by American companies and individuals involved in selling arms to the Mexican government in the mid-19th century. Two of the claims come from the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company, while the third was filed by the legal counsel of Sanderson Brothers and Company, who had assumed debts owed to the Robbins and Lawrence Company of Windsor, Vermont, who had previously manufactured Minie rifles sold to the Mexican government. The claims from Sharps were filed by the company's President, John C. Palmer and an investor named James T. Ames, who had assumed a claim against Mexico from a Sharps salesman who owed him money. Palmer, on behalf of the Sharps Company, asked the Joint Commission for almost $30,000 (including the portion owed to Ames) while Ames made a separate claim for his $14,223. The Sanderson claim amounted to almost $10,000, including interest. Each of the three claimants also asked for reimbursement of fees for making these claims, between and thousand and fifteen hundred dollars. These claims resulted from the need to settle numerous debts held by both American and Mexican entities against each other, following the expulsion of the French from Mexico in 1867. Many of these claims were long-standing since the agreement reached in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. All three of the present claims stemmed from transactions of rifles in 1859, for which only partial cash payment had been made at the time of the purchase.

Bring the War Home! Chicago - Oct. 11 [1969] by Students for a Democratic Society - DAYS OF RAGE

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Title: Bring the War Home! Chicago - Oct. 11 [1969]
Author: Students for a Democratic Society - DAYS OF RAGE
Seller: Palinurus Antiquarian Books (United States)
Condition: Very good; some fading to the ink color with occasional spotting.
Description: Chicago: SDS, [Sept./Oct.][1969]. Stapled - as issued.. Very good; some fading to the ink color with occasional spotting.. 4to, 8 stapled sheets (including cover/title); printed recto only; multigraphed in purple ink at the SDS office at 1608 W. Madison in Chicago. It meas. 280 x 217 mm. A year after the infamous Chicago Democratic convention of August 1968 the SDS planned a week long event in Chicago. A "National Action" - street protests in Chicago against the continuing war in Vietnam. These protests marked the emergence of the Weathermen faction in the SDS. The document offered here was freely distributed in Chicago during that time. The October SDS National Council meeting in Boulder (Oct. 1968) had adapted the slogan: "The elections don't mean shit - Vote where the power is - Our power is in the street!". Few turned up, most were arrested. We brought the war to the streets.

JEAN HARLOW | RED-HEADED WOMAN [1932] Oversized BTS photo by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Title: JEAN HARLOW | RED-HEADED WOMAN [1932] Oversized BTS photo
Author: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Seller: Walterfilm, Inc. (United States)
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. No binding. Near Fine. [Los Angeles: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1932]. Vintage original 10 x 13" (25 x 32 cm) black-and-white double weight glossy silver gelatin photo. Attached paper blurb, near fine. The notorious pre-code film Red-Headed Woman--based on the novel by Katharine Brush with a screenplay by Anita Loos--to this day is shocking with its presentation of a woman who will do anything to get ahead, including ruining her boss' marriage. Donning a red wig to cover her platinum blonde hair, Jean Harlow moved to star status at MGM. In this rare behind-the-scenes image, we see her at work seducing boss Chester Morris on a set consisting of a tiny phone booth, as director Jack Conway and crew do their creative jobs.

Anti-Draft Week, March 16-22 - New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam by [VIETNAM] MORRIS, Mark (artist)

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Title: Anti-Draft Week, March 16-22 - New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam
Author: [VIETNAM] MORRIS, Mark (artist)
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books (United States)
Description: Washington DC: New Mobilization Committee, 1970. First Edition. Original illustrated poster, offset printed in colors on white stock, measuring 39cm x 50.5cm (15.25" x 20"). Subtle toning along lower edge, some trivial wear to extremities; unbacked, very Near Fine. Striking anti-draft poster designed by Mark Morris, featuring a combat helmet-turned-flower pot, with the center of each flower containing the faces of men, women, children, and soldiers. The border of the poster details specific actions civilians could take to resist the draft: bar military recruiters from high school and college campuses, draft card turn-ins, demanding draft counselors in high schools, picketing the homes and businesses of draft board members, and talk-ins, et al. Not found in OCLC, though we note examples held at OMCA, CSPG, and Minneapolis Institute of Art. 82861.

The Early Worm by Robert Benchley

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Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB

Title: The Early Worm
Author: Robert Benchley
Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: Henry Holt and Company, 1927. Book. Fine. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fine copy in a very good priced clipped jacket.Three Small Chips in Crown.Lightly Faded on Spine of Jacket.Well Preserved.Excellent Copy..

The City of the King; What the Child Jesus Saw and Heard by Wallace, Mrs. Lew [Susan E. Wallace]

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Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC

Title: The City of the King; What the Child Jesus Saw and Heard
Author: Wallace, Mrs. Lew [Susan E. Wallace]
Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC (United States)
Condition: Very good
Description: Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1903. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Very good. Signed first edition of The City of the King by Susan E. Wallace, wife of Union General and Governor of the New Mexico Territory Lew Wallace, inscribed to her cousin Flora Winter.. Octavo, 97pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine and front cover. Gilt illustration to front cover, top edge gilt. Stated "October" on copyright page. Light wear to corners, a touch of foxing to leaves. Signed on the dedication page: "Flora Winter. From her friend and cousin / Susan E. Wallace. -- -- in June. 1906.

The Fables of Aesop. by (Aesop) DETMOLD, Edward J. (illustrator).

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Title: The Fables of Aesop.
Author: (Aesop) DETMOLD, Edward J. (illustrator).
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition: Near Fine
Description: London:: Folio Society,. Near Fine. 1998. Hardcover. First edition thus. Near fine in a near fine slipcase.; 152 pages .

If It Weren't for You. by ZOLOTOW, Charlotte.

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Title: If It Weren't for You.
Author: ZOLOTOW, Charlotte.
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Description: NY:: Harper & Row,. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1966. Hardcover. No indication of printing. Very good in a very good (moderate foxing) dust jacket. .

[Prospectus for] The Ephemera of Adrian Wilson; An Annotated List, 1944-1988 by Linden, James (Annotated List); Wilson, Joyce Lancaster (Commentary)

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Title: [Prospectus for] The Ephemera of Adrian Wilson; An Annotated List, 1944-1988
Author: Linden, James (Annotated List); Wilson, Joyce Lancaster (Commentary)
Seller: Swan's Fine Books (United States)
Condition: Near fine
Description: San Francisco: The Press in Tuscany Alley, 1994. Wraps. Near fine. Quarto size, [8] pp., with sample leaves. The grand prospectus for James Linden's comprehensive volume on Adrian Wilson's printed ephemera. Adrian Wilson (1924-1988) is known to all lovers of beautiful books; he started printing with Jack Stauffacher in 1948, and two years later set up his own printing house, called "At the Sign of the Interplayers", in his home in San Francisco. In 1952 he opened a shop with other printers in downtown SF; he went to England to study in 1958-59 and upon his return did free-lance work for the University of California Press and others. He and his wife, Joyce Lancaster Wilson (nee Harvey) established The Press in Tuscany Alley and, amidst publishing a dizzying array of books and ephemera, Wilson also was a published author, with his "The Design of Books" being regarded as a classic text on book design. The book itself contains a comprehensive list of more than 500 ephemeral items; it was published in a limited edition of 85 copies, this prospectus includes two sample leaves tucked into a pocket at the rear. ___DESCRIPTION: Sewn binding, in heavy cardstock wraps with the illustration of a jester in four colours in the front wrap, back wrap with a flap that includes a short advertisement for the book written by Joyce Lancaster Wilson, the prospectus itself being two sheets, folded once to form four leaves, the first page with a vignette of a lady wearing a medieval style outfit, lettering in red and black, the second page serving as the frontispiece with a black and white photograph of the entrance to the press (by Michael Mundy, c. 1988), the third page serving as the title page in red and black, the fourth through sixth pages with a description of the book, another small vignette of a lady, printing in black and red, the seventh page being the price list for the book, the final page serving as colophon; folio size (large quarto size, just under 12" by 9"). The two sample pieces tucked into the pocket at the rear are from the leaves with pp. 41-42 and 123-124. ___CONDITION: Near fine overall, the outer wrap is clean and free of wear, the inner leaves are clean and free of prior owner markings; the first two leaves with short creases to the upper fore-edge margin. The two sample leaves are fine, clean and free of wear. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

[TRADE CATALOG] Extrait du Catalogue Général des Étiquettes Passe-Partout pour Conserves by Imprimerie Ronteix

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Title: [TRADE CATALOG] Extrait du Catalogue Général des Étiquettes Passe-Partout pour Conserves
Author: Imprimerie Ronteix
Seller: lizzyoung bookseller (United States)
Condition: Tan wraps. Very good
Description: Périgueux, France: Imprimerie Ronteix , 1954. Staplebound. Tan wraps. Very good. Unpaginated [17pp.] Title: Extract from the General Catalog of all-purpose Labels for Canned Goods - Collection of "Cooking Dishes" labels. French colorful trade catalog with an emphasis on canned food products. Merchandise includes Cassoulet, Tripe, Foie Gras, Patés, and more. A signed, typed letter in laid in from the owner of the business explaining the procedure to order and describing the companies ability to print any design a customer can think of. Clean and crisp copy.

Seven Sculptors

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Seller: Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB

Title: Seven Sculptors
Seller: Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (United States)
Condition: VG
Description: New York: Hackett Galleries, nd. Ephemera. VG. -+. White tri-fold. 1 image. From an exhibition held in NY of art by Archipenko, Clark, Derjinsky, Lovet-Lorski, Manship, Toor, and Warneke.

Catalogue of a valuable collection of books and pamphlets relating to America. With a descriptive list of Robert Clarke & Co's historical publications

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Title: Catalogue of a valuable collection of books and pamphlets relating to America. With a descriptive list of Robert Clarke & Co's historical publications
Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (United States)
Description: Cincinnati: Robert Clarke & Co, 1893. 8vo, pp. [6], 274, 72; ex-library copy, in later half buckram over marbled boards, partially perished library label on spine, label residue on endpapers, stamps, good and sound.

Studien zur Deutschen Generalbasspraxis in der Ersten Hälfte des 18. Jahrhunderts by ULRICH, Ernst

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Seller: J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC

Title: Studien zur Deutschen Generalbasspraxis in der Ersten Hälfte des 18. Jahrhunderts
Author: ULRICH, Ernst
Seller: J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC (United States)
Condition: Very Good
Description: Kassel: Bärenreiter, 1932. Softcover. Very Good. Octavo. Wrappers. 82 pp. text + 26 pp. musical examples.

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