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TEXT FROM A HOMILIARY IN LATIN

TEXT FROM A HOMILIARY IN LATIN by A FRAGMENT FROM A VERY LARGE ROMANESQUE MANUSCRIPT LEAF, WITH A FINE INITIAL DEPICTING ST. PETER AND CHRIST

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Seller: Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts
Title
TEXT FROM A HOMILIARY IN LATIN
Author
A FRAGMENT FROM A VERY LARGE ROMANESQUE MANUSCRIPT LEAF, WITH A FINE INITIAL DEPICTING ST. PETER AND CHRIST
Seller
Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts (United States)
Description
Southern Germany(?), early 12th century. 240 x 310 mm. (9 1/2 x 12 1/4"). Double column, 16 intact lines in a large Romanesque script. Rubrics and two small initials in red, one three-line initial in red, and A STRIKING SIX-LINE (65 x 55 mm.) ROMANESQUE INITIAL "U" DEPICTING CHRIST WITH A BOOK AND ST. PETER WITH THE KEYS TO HEAVEN, the full-length figures and their garments drawn with simple black and red pen lines, Christ's robes and halo touched with a thin wash of green against a light blue ground, the initial drawn in red with light embellishment and washed with yellow. From the collection of Roger Martin (1939-2020). Recovered as a binding lining and thus with overall darkening, creases, small holes, and other condition issues, but the text entirely legible; a small curved tear and a little abrasion just touching the side of the initial, coloring perhaps a bit faded, but overall in excellent condition, the figures intact and representing a remarkable and impressive survival. This is a large and attractive fragment preserving much of its original appeal, with an exceptionally nice Romanesque initial featuring Christ handing the key of heaven to St. Peter. The two figures, composed of red and black penstrokes and tinged with light washes of color, are rendered with beautiful simplicity. The artist has cleverly placed St. Peter slightly outside the interior of the initial, and Christ mostly within it (with just one foot crossing over its base), as though he is welcoming the Apostle into a sacred space. The composition is uncluttered and elegant, inviting the viewer to enjoy the precision of the artist's pen. Romanesque initials with historiation are not nearly as common as purely decorative ones, and the present subject matter--Christ handing the key to St. Peter--is rare among the examples containing human figures. In institutions, we have been able to locate only two roughly contemporary examples depicting this particular scene (see BL MS Egerton 809, fol. 41, and Walters MS W.754). Although we have no additional information about the parent manuscript, it is clear that this fragment comes from a very substantial volume, and was probably made for the use of a monastery. The date and attribution are made on the basis of the fragment's script and decoration. Sotheby's has suggested parallels to three manuscripts made at Echternacht (see BnF Latin 9558, BnF Latin 8912, and BnF Latin 9740), but this fragment would benefit greatly from additional research. Even in its reused state, it stands out as an unusually fine example of Romanesque art and narrative that would make an excellent addition to any private or institutional collection..
James Earl Jones: Voices and Silences

James Earl Jones: Voices and Silences by Jones, James Earl; Penelope Niven

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Seller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA
Title
James Earl Jones: Voices and Silences
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Jones, James Earl; Penelope Niven
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Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 1993. Signed First Edition. Leather Bound. Very Good. SIGNED. 394pp. Octavo [24 cm] Full red leather with raised bands, a gilt stamped title on the spine, and elaborate gilt stamped designs on the spine and covers. All edges gilt. Moire endsheets. Silk ribbon page marker. Light scuffing to foot of boards. Easton Press bookplate on front pastedown (no name has been filled in). Part of the Signed First Editions series. Signed by James Earl Jones on a tipped-in page at the front. Actor James Earl Jones's career spanned over six decades. He is well known for his roles such as Mufasa in "The Lion King" and Darth Vader in "Star Wars." In this autobiography, Jones relates his childhood in rural 1930s Mississippi and the family's move to Jackson, Michigan. There, he grappled with a stutter he was so ashamed of that he "withdrew further into silence, gradually relinquishing the power of speech" for nearly eight years. His retelling of how his high school English teacher helped him overcome his silence by encouraging him to read poetry aloud to the class, consequently spawning the development of Jones celebrated voice, is a highlight of Jones's story.
THE ORGANIZATION MAN

THE ORGANIZATION MAN by WHYTE JR., William H.

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THE ORGANIZATION MAN
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WHYTE JR., William H.
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Antic Hay Books (United States)
Description
NY: Simon & Schuster, 1956. First Edition, first printing. William Hollingsworth "Holly" Whyte Jr. [1917–1999] was an American urbanist, sociologist, organizational analyst, journalist and people-watcher. He identified the elements that create vibrant public spaces within the city and filmed a variety of urban plazas in New York City in the 1970s. After his book about corporate culture The Organization Man (1956) sold over two million copies. "The most compelling portrait of middle-class Americans at midcentury and the starting point for all subsequent investigations of their legacy" said two book reviewers. Whyte turned his attention to the study of human behavior in urban settings. He published several books on the topic, including The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces (1980). 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket; 429 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight); only very minor wear d/j. A nice copy!
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The 1930's: Painting & Sculpture in America by Agee, William C.

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Title
The 1930's: Painting & Sculpture in America
Author
Agee, William C.
Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (United States)
Condition
VG-. Scraping and Scuffing along the rear edge of spine, other edges have general light wear. Otherwise clean and unmarked.
Description
New York: Whitney Museum of American Art, 1968. Softcover. VG-. Scraping and Scuffing along the rear edge of spine, other edges have general light wear. Otherwise clean and unmarked.. Square quarto. Softcover. Brown wraps with white and black titiles. 90 unnumbered pages illustrations (some color) 25 cm.
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Early Victorian England, 1830-1865: Volume I. by Young, G.M.

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Seller: Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
Title
Early Victorian England, 1830-1865: Volume I.
Author
Young, G.M.
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Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (United States)
Condition
Good (cloth boards worn/faded; scuffs & scratches; series of indentations to lower board edges; idention to upper, back board. s
Description
London, England: Oxford University Press, 1934. Hardcover. Good (cloth boards worn/faded; scuffs & scratches; series of indentations to lower board edges; idention to upper, back board. spine top chipped & worn w/ tears. hinge splitting at opening pgs; binding intact. textblock has slight split w/ pgs 235/236 detached.). navy cloth boards w/ gilt printing. book xxv, 414 pgs w/ bw plates. Pages lightly tanned. Previous owners name in dark pencil on front endpaper.

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