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Manuscript Notebook of a San Francisco Cellarman

Manuscript Notebook of a San Francisco Cellarman by Reveyron, J.B.

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Seller: Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink
Title
Manuscript Notebook of a San Francisco Cellarman
Author
Reveyron, J.B.
Seller
Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink (United States)
Description
[San Francisco], 1901. Duodecimo, about 50 pages. Manuscript in pencil and ink. Small, blank account book for a dry goods store, repurposed as a cellar book for A J. B. Reveyron, who is identified by Crocker-Langley's San Francisco Business Directory (1899), as a "cellarman" located at 135 Perry Street in San Francisco. The book, written in both French and English, records personal expenses, amounts of wine and spirits moving in and out of inventory, formula for blended and compounded wines, and notes on comparing Fahrenheit, Centigrade and Reaumur temperatures. Rixford's The Wine Press and the Cellar provides some good background on some of the issues being addressed by Reveyron, specifically the sugar and tartaric acid levels of some of the wines. Some of the accounts are recorded in a shorthand or code, listing expenditures and income for each month. Others not in code list expenses for "one gl. port", "shave & haircut", "Examiner one month", and "amusement". At the foot of the page for July 1893, Reveynor notes that Rouget de Lisle's Manuel du Fabricant Des Boissons Gazeuses as a source for information on clarification of wines. At the end of 1894, the author writes that he has "commencé a travailler a Minturn (S.V.V. & Co) on the 15th of September 1894"., and his final entry in the accounts is "Minturn was likely Charles Minturn, owner of the Contra Costa Steam Navigation Company, one of the dominant ferry operators on the bay. What looks like shipments received including one from "B. Dreyfus Cellar" and another with a Napa Zinfandel are interspersed with formula for blended wines, and the notebook finishes with a recipe for Eau de Vie. The first two leaves have been excised, and the front stamped calf board is detached, otherwise good or better.
The Food of France. With an Introduction by Samuel Chamberlain

The Food of France. With an Introduction by Samuel Chamberlain by Root, Waverley

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Seller: Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink
Title
The Food of France. With an Introduction by Samuel Chamberlain
Author
Root, Waverley
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Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink (United States)
Description
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1958. Large, thick octavo (24 x 14.2 cm.), 487, xxx pages. Index. Designed and illustrated by Warren Chappell. FIRST EDITION. Root's sixth book, but the work that established him as a significant writer on food and on Europe. Root had spent almost thirty years in Europe, much of it as a correspondent for the legendary Paris Tribune. In this work, Root famously divides France up by the sources of fat employed in cooking (butter, olive oil, or duck/goose fat). An essential work for all lovers of French food or life, and a work which significantly broadened Americans' understanding of French cuisine. Previous ownership inscription to front paste-down, otherwise fine, in publisher's unclipped dust jacket.
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Aurora Dawn by Herman Wouk

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Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB
Title
Aurora Dawn
Author
Herman Wouk
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Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Simon & Schuster, 1947. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Presentation By Author. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine Copy In a Very Good Jacket Chipped at Heel. First Edition.$2.75 on Flap. Author's First Book Presentation Copy With TLS. "To Lew Ashworth With best wishes Herman Wouk." 2/20/47 Very Early Presentation with TLS on Northport Stationary."17 December 1946 Dear Swanee: Thanks for your inquiry. It is not a play but a novel. "Aurora Dawn," which Simon & Schuster will bring out in March.I would be very interested inasmuch as I am wasting time now at radio work.If I can get a reasonable pre-publication deal through you, I will be pleased.The agents who are handling Aurora Dawn for me in the past are Leslie Gordon Phillips & Pat Lewis They have the bound galleys.Cordially, Herman Wouk." Awesome Letter. One of a Kind. .
Engravings of Jesus College Oxford

Engravings of Jesus College Oxford by Williams, William

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Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA
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Engravings of Jesus College Oxford
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Williams, William
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Second Story Books, ABAA (United States)
Description
c 1700s. A pair of hand-colored engravings showing the original quadrangle of Jesus College above the second quadrangle ornamented with Dutch gables. Robed faculty and students stroll across the quadrangles. A capital letter marks the corners of each courtyard. Condition: very good with no apparent issues. Matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Shelved at Rockville Room XZ Hallway. Dimensions : visible paper: w 18 in x h 18 in [Oversized item. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford, founded by Elizabeth I in 1571 for the education of clergy, though students now study a broad range of secular subjects. 1330031. Special Collections - Upstairs.
Sketch sheet of six drawings, unsigned 2pp on one 8vo sheet, undated

Sketch sheet of six drawings, unsigned 2pp on one 8vo sheet, undated by NAST, THOMAS

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Sketch sheet of six drawings, unsigned 2pp on one 8vo sheet, undated
Author
NAST, THOMAS
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Schulson Autographs (United States)
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7 x 4.5 inch sketch sheet composed of three pen and ink humorous caricatures on one side and three pen and ink sketches on verso with a "Thomas Nast" wall sign drawn in the upper left corner. Note that the wall sign does not bear Nast's typical signature. This set of six drawings is attributed to Nast since it came with the classic drawing of Boss Tweed as short corpulent man with a money bag for his head.
April Galleons: Poems [Inscribed to Elizabeth Hardwick]

April Galleons: Poems [Inscribed to Elizabeth Hardwick] by ASHBERY, John

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Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books
Title
April Galleons: Poems [Inscribed to Elizabeth Hardwick]
Author
ASHBERY, John
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Lorne Bair Rare Books (United States)
Description
New York: Viking Penguin Inc, 1987. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (24cm); dark blue cloth and paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in silver on spine; dustjacket; viii,97,[5]pp. Inscribed on the title page in the year of publication: "For Elizabeth / John Ashbery / 9/23/87." Trivial wear along front joint, else Fine in a Near Fine dustjacket, unclipped (priced $15.95), with light wear to crown and some yellowing to inner flap edges. Association copy of Ashbery's twelfth collection of poems, inscribed to author, literary critic, and New York Times Review of Books co-founder Elizabeth Hardwick, who was instrumental in aiding the poet in winning his first major award. "It must be said that the National Book Critics Circle award was "almost invented for" him, as Ashbery notes in his 2002 interview with Mark Ford. After a bad reivew of Self-Portrait in the New York Review of Books, Ashbery reports, "David Kalstone mentioned this review to one of the paper's editors, Elizabeth Hardwick. He said, 'Well, it's too bad John got knocked off his pedestal before he was even on it!" She said, 'What to you mean? He's always winning prizes.' David said, 'No, he's not. He's never won anything.' And Elizabeth, who liked me, said, 'Well, we'll have to see about that.' And she was one of the founders that very year of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Through her efforts, I think, I was the first to get it" (Vincent, John Emil. John Ashbery and You: His Later Books, p.178).
Owen Wister's Medicine Bow

Owen Wister's Medicine Bow by WISTER, Owen; Tryntje Van Ness Seymour, photographs

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Owen Wister's Medicine Bow
Author
WISTER, Owen; Tryntje Van Ness Seymour, photographs
Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books (United States)
Description
Salisbury: Lime Rock Press, 1981. First Edition. First printing. Regular issue of 500 copies (of a total edition of 600 copies). Quarto. Green cloth hardcover, titled in gilt; 90pp; illus.
Radical Satire and Counterculture Newspaper The Realist Archive -1960s

Radical Satire and Counterculture Newspaper The Realist Archive -1960s by The Realist Counterculture Newspaper

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Radical Satire and Counterculture Newspaper The Realist Archive -1960s
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The Realist Counterculture Newspaper
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Max Rambod Inc. (United States)
Description
1966. [Counterculture] Archive of five issues of The Realist, the groundbreaking satirical and political magazine founded by Paul Krassner. Known for its radical, leftist stance and boundary-pushing commentary, The Realist was a critical voice in the countercultural movements of the 1960s, blending investigative journalism with dark humor and unflinching critiques of American politics, war, race relations, and the establishment. With contributions from figures such as Robert Anton Wilson, Abbie Hoffman, and Timothy Leary, the publication played a significant role in shaping the political satire of the New Left. Archive includes: [1] The Realist. Issue No. 64, February 1966. Features a striking illustrated cover satirizing American apathy, with references to the infamous Kitty Genovese murder, the Ku Klux Klan, and the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). Inside, Krassner and his contributors skewer the failures of American justice and political hypocrisy with their signature blend of absurdity and biting critique. This issue exemplifies The Realist's approach to humor as a vehicle for exposing societal failures, particularly in race relations and government repression. [2] The Realist. Issue No. 65, March 1966. Includes Robert Anton Wilson's The Fatal Snowball Fight on Cumberland Avenue, a darkly humorous piece that examines law enforcement's overreaction to a student snowball fight in Knoxville, Tennessee. The article serves as a microcosm of broader societal tensions, highlighting the growing rift between youth counterculture and the authoritarian establishment. Other articles in this issue continue The Realist's sharp critiques of the Vietnam War, police violence, and political paranoia. [3] The Realist. Issue No. 69, September 1966. features one of the magazine's most notable pieces, An Impolite Interview with Timothy Leary, in which the controversial LSD advocate discusses drug policy, consciousness expansion, and the First Amendment. This issue also includes The Day the Supreme Court Banned Vaseline, a satirical jab at America's obscenity laws and the broader censorship debate, as well as Modest Proposals: The Whitey Survival Manual, which critiques racial politics in a manner characteristic of The Realist's provocative and often incendiary approach. The cover's headline, Lyndon Johnson Loves Nervous Nellie, reflects the magazine's ongoing lampooning of the Johnson administration's political anxieties. [4] The Realist. Issue No. 71, November 1966. Provides a prescient discussion of Hollywood's role in politics with the article Remember, Next Tuesday: Get Tufts!, which speculates on Ronald Reagan's political rise following his election as Governor of California. The cover features a photograph of Reagan, highlighting The Realist's scrutiny of the merging of celebrity and political power-a theme that would become increasingly relevant in decades to come. [5] The Realist. Issue No. 72, December 1966. Robert Anton Wilson's The Cybernetic Revolution anticipates the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on society, reflecting the counterculture's growing fascination with technology as both a tool of liberation and oppression. Renfreu Neff's Automation and Aberration explores the evolution of sexual mores, arguing that traditional notions of deviance and perversion are becoming obsolete in the face of modernity. The issue, like many from The Realist, blurs the line between genuine inquiry and satirical exaggeration, making it both thought-provoking and deeply irreverent. During the 1960s, The Realist served as a crucial alternative press outlet for leftist, anarchist, and countercultural thought. At a time when mainstream media was constrained by Cold War conservatism and corporate control, Krassner's magazine became a hub for irreverent, unfiltered political satire. The publication targeted institutions such as the military-industrial complex, religious orthodoxy, and government censorship, while also providing a platform for psychedelic culture, civil rights, and radical activism. All issues are in newsprint format with varying degrees of age toning and edge wear, typical of publications of this period. Overall very good condition. An important collection from one of the defining underground publications of the 20th century.
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History of Oregon by Carey, Charles Henry

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Title
History of Oregon
Author
Carey, Charles Henry
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Crooked House Books & Paper (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
Chicago: The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company, 1922. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Signed by Author(s). Forest green cloth with gilt titles on spine, 4to, 1,016 pages, full of black and white photographs, green marbled endpapers and text block edges, inscribed, "To Miss Barbara Elliott/ with sincere regards/ Charles Henry Carey" on title page; in excellent condition, pages are clean, binding is tight. Barbara Elliot Davis is the namesake of the Oregon Historical Society Davies Family Research Library.
The General: A Farcical Novel with an Historical Background Based on Buster Keaton's Comedy Spectacle Film of the Same Name [etc.] [Photoplay Edition]

The General: A Farcical Novel with an Historical Background Based on Buster Keaton's Comedy Spectacle Film of the Same Name [etc.] [Photoplay Edition] by Warren, Joseph

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The General: A Farcical Novel with an Historical Background Based on Buster Keaton's Comedy Spectacle Film of the Same Name [etc.] [Photoplay Edition]
Author
Warren, Joseph
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ReadInk (United States)
Condition
Very Good+ in Very Good dj
Description
New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good+ in Very Good dj. (c.1927). First Edition. Hardcover. [light shelfwear, front hinge a little weak, a bit of dust-soiling to the top edge of the text block, one-time owner's name rubber-stamped on front endpaper; the jacket is moderately soiled, with a tiny chip at the bottom of the front panel, teeny bits of paper loss at several corners, and a couple of old tape repairs (of the aforementioned chip and at the top of the spine)]. (12 B&W film stills) A novelized re-telling of Buster Keaton's great "comedy spectacle," based on an actual incident from the Civil War -- and a more pointless excercise in movie-novelization is hard to imagine. ("Poor Johnny couldn't see the railroad tie in front of the freight car. He had just made up his mind to ram the obstructing box car out of his path when he looked forward again. And the box car, I tell you, was not there! Johnny' half-shut eyes opened wide in childlike consternation. This must be a miracle! He was indeed the darling of the gods this wild day!") Imagine if the film itself were lost, and we had only this clumsily proseified version by which to judge it. (No, no, it's too horrible; forget I even had that thought.) On the plus side, however, the jacket is quite attractive and the text is illustrated with a full dozen stills from the film, as opposed to the more typical eight or four. This is also a true first edition, by the way, not a repackaging of a previously-published work like most photoplay editions were. .
Visiting Mrs. Nabokov and Other Excursions

Visiting Mrs. Nabokov and Other Excursions by Amis, Martin

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Visiting Mrs. Nabokov and Other Excursions
Author
Amis, Martin
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Kenneth Mallory Bookseller. ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9780224038249
Condition
Very good
Description
London: Jonathan Cape, 1993. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. First Edition. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket. Signed by Amis on the title page.
Ivory and its Uses.

Ivory and its Uses. by Burack, Benjamin.

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Ivory and its Uses.
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Burack, Benjamin.
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Ten Pound Island Book Co. (United States)
Condition
V G. in D J.
Description
Charles E. Tuttle Company Inc., (1984). V G. in D J.. 23 cm. 240 pp. B/W and Color plates.
Wayne Aspinall and the Shaping of the American West
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Wayne Aspinall and the Shaping of the American West

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Wayne Aspinall and the Shaping of the American West
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Weller Book Works ABAA/ILAB (United States)
ISBN
9780870816659
Condition
Fine
Description
University Press of Colorado, 2002. Fine. . Wayne Aspinall and the Shaping of the American West. Boulder, CO: University Press of Colorado, 2002. xiii, 322pp. Indexed. Illustrated. Bibliography. 8vo. Hardcover. Book condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine.
The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003-2008
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The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003-2008 by Ball, Jesse

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The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003-2008
Author
Ball, Jesse
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Ed's Editions Bookstore (United States)
ISBN
9781571314420
Condition
Good
Description
Milkweed Editions, 2011-07-12. paperback. Good. 4x1x6. Clean, has good binding, no marks or notations, light shelf wear to the cover, pages are bright and clean. LF

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