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200,000 Feet: The Edge of the World

200,000 Feet: The Edge of the World by POWELL, Michael

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Seller: Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Title
200,000 Feet: The Edge of the World
Author
POWELL, Michael
Seller
Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
New York: Dutton, 1938. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First edition. A couple of tiny spots on the front board, still fine in a nice, very good plus, price-clipped dust jacket with two old internal repairs. Esteemed filmmaker Michael Powell's first book, an account of the making of his 1937 film, *The Edge of the World*, about the evacuation of a Scottish fishing port. Powell went on to make many films that are now considered masterpieces including *The Red Shoes*, *Peeping Tom*, *The Life and Times of Colonel Blimp*, and *Black Narcissus*. Scarce in dustjacket.
Le Kaire. Vue de La Ville Des Tombeaux, Prise de La Citadelle

Le Kaire. Vue de La Ville Des Tombeaux, Prise de La Citadelle by [DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE]

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Title
Le Kaire. Vue de La Ville Des Tombeaux, Prise de La Citadelle
Author
[DESCRIPTION DE L'EGYPTE]
Seller
Donald Heald Rare Books (United States)
Description
Paris, 1830. Copper engraving. Very good condition, with the exception of a small hole to the left margin, not affecting the image. A fine plate from 'Description de l'Egypte', the seminal publication by the French government detailing the results of the Napoleon's pioneering military and scientific expedition to Egypt (1798-1801) and the first comprehensive illustrated description of ancient and modern Egypt. In 1798, Napoleon embarked on his legendary expedition to Egypt with the ambition of wresting control of the region from the Turkish Empire and 'opening' the enigmatic kingdom to the West. Conquering Egypt, the geographical centerpoint in the axis of trade between Europe, India and the East, was an integral part of Bonaparte's strategic plan for global domination. Among the numerous civilians accompanying him, were the 'savants', leading French scholars, artists, scientists, engineers and technicians, whom he commissioned to compile a thorough survey of every aspect of Egypt that could later be used in planning the country's future shape. The survey was divided into various sections detailing the antiquities, modern architecture, natural history and topography of Egypt and coordinated by the 'l'Institut de l'Egypte' with a view to publication. Following the defeat of the French army, the 'savants' returned to France where a committee was established to edit and supervise the work's production. Begun under Napoleon in 1809, 'Description de l'Egypte' was finally completed in 1830. Although not a military success, the expedition and the resultant 'Description', were a scientific and cultural triumph considered by many to be the "Birth of Egyptology". Prior to Napoleon's invasion, access to and knowledge of Egypt, its culture and antiquities, were limited to the objects brought to Europe by the Romans and nineteenth-century merchants. The exquisite plates from this voluminous and invaluable work provided the first true glimpse into a once mysterious land and indelibly influenced how the west perceived Egypt. This particular plate is from the volume entitled 'Etat Moderne', which detailed important examples of Egyptian architecture constructed after the seventh-century Arab invasion.
The K. R. Cama Memorial Volume: Essays on Iranian Subjects Written by Various Scholars in Honour of Mr. Kharshedji Rustamji Cama on the Occasion of His Seventieth Birth-Day

The K. R. Cama Memorial Volume: Essays on Iranian Subjects Written by Various Scholars in Honour of Mr. Kharshedji Rustamji Cama on the Occasion of His Seventieth Birth-Day by Modi, Jivanji Jamshedji. editor

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The K. R. Cama Memorial Volume: Essays on Iranian Subjects Written by Various Scholars in Honour of Mr. Kharshedji Rustamji Cama on the Occasion of His Seventieth Birth-Day
Author
Modi, Jivanji Jamshedji. editor
Seller
McBlain Books (United States)
Condition
Good
Description
Bombay: Fort Printing Press, 1900. Hardcover. Good. frontis (portrait), 2 photos, lxxvi, 323p. Original blue cloth. 21cm. Some scuffing and wear. Scattered foxing (mostly on tissue guards and a few other leaves). A few minor stains. No Jacket.
The Dollmaker's Daughter  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

The Dollmaker's Daughter - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Padgett, Abigail

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The Dollmaker's Daughter - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Author
Padgett, Abigail
Seller
Books Tell You Why, Inc. (United States)
ISBN
9780892966141
Condition
Fine in Fine dust jacket
Description
New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966149 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Abigail Padgett directly on the title page; When sixteen-year-old Evie discovers her mother's dollhouse in the attic, she is enchanted. Inside the meticulously crafted rooms are dolls of all shapes and sizes, each with a unique story to tell. Evie soon realizes that her mother had been making dolls as a hobby since she was a child. With the help of her mother's old dolls, Evie sets out to recapture the magic of her own childhood.; A Bo Bradley Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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The Quality of the Informant by PETIEVICH, GERALD

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Title
The Quality of the Informant
Author
PETIEVICH, GERALD
Seller
James Pepper Rare Books, Inc. (United States)
Description
New York: Arbor House, 1985. First Edition. Inscribed and signed by the author, Gerald Petievich, to writer Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “To my pal Wayne, with best wishes to a fellow author. Gerald Petievich. 9/1/85.” Fine bright copy in a near fine dust jacket with a bit of edge wear to the top edge of the rear panel. From the library of journalist and novelist Wayne Warga. The youngest editor at Life Magazine at age 25, Warga reported on John F. Kennedy’s race for the Presidency, and went on to cover the Civil Rights movement for the magazine. For many years, Warga was one of the leading writers at the Los Angeles Times where he did in depth articles and features on writers and people in the arts. Later, Warga became a mystery novelist, creating three well-received bibliomysteries: Hardcover, Fatal Impressions, and Singapore Transfer, featuring Los Angeles rare book dealer, Jeffrey Dean.