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An Arthurian Narrative Sonnet Cycle

An Arthurian Narrative Sonnet Cycle by Owens, James J.; Dmitry Sayenko

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Seller: Thorn Books
Title
An Arthurian Narrative Sonnet Cycle
Author
Owens, James J.; Dmitry Sayenko
Seller
Thorn Books (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
St. Petersburg: Nikodim, 2019. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. Limited edition. Folio. 32pp. Red leather spine and edges, marbled paper boards, the upper boards impressed with an engraving of Camelot and with a title label printed in red. Thirteen scenes covering the Age of Arthur in sonnet form support the artist's powerful illustrations. The narrative begins with the boy Merlin, King Vortigern and the dragons, then continues through Uther & Ygraine, the Swords, Lancelot & Guinevere, Mordred and finally the unearthing of Arthur's casket at Glastonbury. This is not a book for children. The artist has graphically depicted the adultery of Uther and Ygraine and of Arthur and Morgause, and the seduction of Merlin by Nimue. The paper of the boards and slipcases was made and marbled by the artist, as was the text paper. Each page was etched in a series of background lines and shapes before the text was printed letterpress and the engraved images taken directly from the blocks. One of 20 copies, each signed by the artist and by the author. This is No. 3. Fine, as new in the publisher's slipcase.
THE SECRET AGENT. A Simple Tale

THE SECRET AGENT. A Simple Tale by Conrad, Joseph

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Seller: Sumner & Stillman
Title
THE SECRET AGENT. A Simple Tale
Author
Conrad, Joseph
Seller
Sumner & Stillman (United States)
Description
1907. London: Methuen & Co., (1907). 40 pp ads dated Sept 1907. Original deep red cloth with gilt-decorated spine. First Edition of this tale of espionage sited in Russia. The idea for the story came from an actual 1890s revolutionary attempt to blow up the Observatory at Greenwich. Conrad initially planned this to be a short story (titled "Verloc"); however, as he "got into" it, he lengthened it into a full-blown novel. He then strove to make it a popular novel, one that would provide him with the cash he needed to get out from under pressing debts; however, after an initial flourish, sales dropped off and the book was not reprinted until 1914, after the success of CHANCE reawakened interest in Conrad. The initial printing consisted of 2,500 copies, including 500 for the colonies and 500 for Canada. However, the good initial reception of the book prompted the publisher to use the colonial copies for the domestic market instead, replacing the colonial half-title and title with the standard domestic one -- "there is no visible evidence of cancellation and for all practical purposes we must regard these copies as indistinguishable from the regular domestic issue" [Cagle]. This is a very good copy (spine slightly faded and wrinkled, some rubbing and very slight wear at the extremities, ghost of a bookplate on the front paste-down); the original endpapers show only a bit of cracking, and there is scarcely any of the often-pervasive foxing. In our experience LORD JIM, YOUTH and THE SECRET AGENT are the toughest of Conrad's first published editions to find in collectible condition. Supino A12.1.0 (this copy); Cagle A12a(1); a "Modern Library 100" selection. Provenance: discreet bookplate of the Conrad bibliographer David J. Supino, with his brief notation on the free endpaper.
The Receipt Book of Elizabeth Raper

The Receipt Book of Elizabeth Raper by Raper, Elizabeth [Elizabeth David]

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Seller: lizzyoung bookseller
Title
The Receipt Book of Elizabeth Raper
Author
Raper, Elizabeth [Elizabeth David]
Seller
lizzyoung bookseller (United States)
Condition
Blue cloth covered boards. Very good
Description
Soho: The Nonesuch Press, 1924. Hardcover. Blue cloth covered boards. Very good. 94 pages. No. 113 of 850 copies thus. Elizabeth David's oval bookplate at verso of front cover. Laid in: One page of Elizabeth David's notes on various recipes including reminder to "see Anne Blencowe much earlier" version. Composed between 1756 and 1770, this journal provides an autobiographical glimpse into the authors daily life including recipes and remedies. Interior clean, boards sunned at spine and head & tail.
DANSKE BOGMARKED.|DET

DANSKE BOGMARKED.|DET

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DANSKE BOGMARKED.|DET
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Oak Knoll Books/Oak Knoll Press (United States)
Description
Kobenhavn: Den Danske Forlaeggerforening, 1968. paper wrappers. large 8vo. paper wrappers. Variously paginated. 17 issues of the Danish publication Det Danske Bogmarked. This publication is largely a bibliography of newly published Danish titles but contains short essays on book-related topics as well. Includes two commemorative issues celebrating the Danske Forlaeggerforening's 100th and 125th anniversaries. Illustrated in black-and-white. In Danish.
La Fauvette Envolée Opérette en 3 Actes Livret de Maurice Ordonneau et Jean Bénédict ... Partition complète Piano et Chant, net: 15 francs. [Piano-vocal score]

La Fauvette Envolée Opérette en 3 Actes Livret de Maurice Ordonneau et Jean Bénédict ... Partition complète Piano et Chant, net: 15 francs. [Piano-vocal score] by SEYNES, Georges de 1876-1922

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Title
La Fauvette Envolée Opérette en 3 Actes Livret de Maurice Ordonneau et Jean Bénédict ... Partition complète Piano et Chant, net: 15 francs. [Piano-vocal score]
Author
SEYNES, Georges de 1876-1922
Seller
J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC (United States)
Description
Paris: Max Eschig [PN M.E. 396], 1913. Folio. Original publisher's wrappers illustrated by Clerice Frères printed in color. 1f. (recto decorative title in red and black, verso blank), 1f. (recto contents, verso blank), 160 pp. Wrappers slightly worn with some loss. Small rectangular publisher's price handstamp to lower margin of title.
The Solitude Of Emperors

The Solitude Of Emperors by David Davidar

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Title
The Solitude Of Emperors
Author
David Davidar
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Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9780297852803
Condition
Fine
Description
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED and dated by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this novel set in India, by the author of "The House of Blue Mangoes". Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

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