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Indicazione Antiquaria del Pontificio Museo Pio-Clementino in Vaticano, stesa da Pasquale Mass Cesenate Custode del Museo Stesso/ Catalogue Indicatif des Antiquitès Composant Le Musèe Pie-Clèmentin au Vatican par Paschal Massi de Cesèns Garde du dit Musèe by VATICAN MUSEUMS [Clement XIV, Pope (reg. 1769-1774); Pius VI, Pope (reg. 1775-1799)] Massi, Pasquale, da Cesena

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Title: Indicazione Antiquaria del Pontificio Museo Pio-Clementino in Vaticano, stesa da Pasquale Mass Cesenate Custode del Museo Stesso/ Catalogue Indicatif des Antiquitès Composant Le Musèe Pie-Clèmentin au Vatican par Paschal Massi de Cesèns Garde du dit Musèe
Author: VATICAN MUSEUMS [Clement XIV, Pope (reg. 1769-1774); Pius VI, Pope (reg. 1775-1799)] Massi, Pasquale, da Cesena
Seller: Liber Antiquus (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: Rome: Presso Lazzarini, 1792. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Fine. Printed on blue paper. In contemporary mottled calf, the spine and boards tooled in gold. A very fine copy of the very rare first catalogue of the Museo Pio-Clementino - founded by Pope Clement XIV in 1771 and greatly expanded his successor by Pius VI-, written for the use of visitors by the keeper of the museum, Pasquale Massi of Cesena. Rare. The Museo Pio-Clementino was the first major curatorial museum within what are known today collectively as the Vatican Museums. In 1771, Pope Clement XIV had Michelangelo Simonetti adapt the Belvedere Pavilion to accommodate the papal collection of ancient art. When Clement's successor, the avid art collector Pius VI, was elevated to the pontificate in 1775, the pace of acquisition increased dramatically and very soon the collections outgrew the rooms arranged for them by Simonetti. In 1776, Pius VI called for a radical restructuring of the existing museum and the construction of new, grand spaces to house the ever-expanding collection. Massi's catalogue, a room-by-room guide of the museum with descriptions of all of the artifacts and artworks housed therein, is an invaluable record of how the greatly expanded museum of antiquities looked in the late 18th century, with its newly constructed series of rooms and the recently installed masterpieces of ancient sculpture -the fruits of some of the most important excavations in Italy, including the excavation of Hadrian's villa at Tivoli. In addition to providing a record of the arrangement of the exhibits, Massi's catalogue, in which he provides details of provenance, acquisition, and attribution of each artwork described, serves as a history of the museum's formation, and preserves valuable information about the art trade and the function of archaeology in the late 18th century. Massi has used a system of numbers and letters to indicate which works were added to the museums by Julius II and his various successors, above all Clement XIV and the then-current pope, Pius VI. In his introduction, Massi tells us that he has designed his guide for portability and easy reference by tourists, by arranging the descriptions of the objects in each room in the form of a walking itinerary. Since it is necessary at two points to retrace one's steps, Massi's guide leads us along one side of each room as we proceed through the galleries. When it is time to reverse our course, he leads us along the opposite side of the rooms already traversed, thus keeping us engaged and entertained as we retrace our steps through the vast complex. Our tour begins at the new entrance to the museum, in the corridor of Cleopatra, also known as the corridor of the inscriptions, just within the new entrance to the museum. We then pass through two vestibules. The first one is square, with frescoes by Giovanni da Udine in the vault. In it we encounter the tomb of the Scipios and the Belvedere Torso. The second vestibule is round and in its center is a large bowl made of pavonazzetto. From here we proceed through a corridor into the porticoed, octagonal courtyard of the Belvedere, the site of Julius II's first installation of ancient sculpture, transformed by Simonetti in the 1770's. Massi then leads us through the hall of the animals, the gallery of statues, the gallery of busts, and the "loggia scoperta" (the room of masks). We make our way back through these galleries to arrive at the series of rooms created by Simonetti in the 1780's. The first of these is the hall of the muses. We then enter the breathtaking Sala Rotonda (with its immense, newly installed, ancient porphyry basin from the Domus Aurea), through which we make our way to the Sala of the Greek Cross, where we find the newly installed ancient porphyry sarcophagus of Constantine's daughter, Constantia. From here Massi takes us, via Simonetti's new staircase, up past the unfinished hall of the biga, to Bramante's vast gallery of the candelabra, which is itself divided into numerous rooms with vases, statuary, and jewelry. Exiting by the stairs we visit the library and trace our way back through the new wing and via the Belvedere courtyard (where we marvel at the Laocoön and the Belvedere Apollo) to the cortile, the great open court of he complex, where our tour ends.

Conspectus Therapiae Generalis, Cum Notis in Materiam Medicam, Tabulis XX, Methodo Stahliana Conscriptus a D. Ioanne Iunckero; & Conspectus Formularum Medicarum... by Juncker, Johann; Georg Ernst Stahl

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Title: Conspectus Therapiae Generalis, Cum Notis in Materiam Medicam, Tabulis XX, Methodo Stahliana Conscriptus a D. Ioanne Iunckero; & Conspectus Formularum Medicarum...
Author: Juncker, Johann; Georg Ernst Stahl
Seller: Thorn Books (United States)
Condition: Very good
Description: Halae Magdeburgicae (Halla an der Saale): Impensis Orphanotrophei, 1725. First edition. Hardcover. Very good. 4to. (8),520,(22)pp. Bound with: CONSPECTUS FORMULARUM MEDICARUM: Exhibens Tabulis XVI..., 1723. 112pp. Both works are first editions. Title pages in red and black, each with a vignette of a sower with the motto: "Illo Splendente Levabor". Bound to style in half olive green morocco (the color of Pharmacy), black lettering label, gilt, marbled paper sides. There is a college library stamp on the title page of the first work (Therapiae), some pages are spotted and browned with age, else this is a very good copy in a fine binding. The first work treats of pharmacology and medicine; the second work is devoted to the Materia Medica. Scarce. See Duveen, Alchemica et Chemica, p. 313, for the first work.

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Khayyam, Omar; Edward Fitzgerald, transl

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Title: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Author: Khayyam, Omar; Edward Fitzgerald, transl
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Description: London: Robt. Riviere & SOn, 1928. Hardcover. 8vo. Illustrated. Finely bound in red calf, sumptuously gilt on the spine and both boards, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, by Riviere.

Sketches by Boz by Dickens, Charles; Cruikshank, George (Illustrations)

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Title: Sketches by Boz
Author: Dickens, Charles; Cruikshank, George (Illustrations)
Seller: Swan's Fine Books (United States)
Condition: Very Good
Description: London: Chapman and Hall, 1839. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Cruikshank, George. Octavo size, 534 pp. First one-volume edition, with 40 sketches by George Cruikshank. Originally published in two series/three volumes, "Chapman and Hall obtained the copyright of Sketches in 1837, they published all of them in twenty monthly parts from November 1837 through June 1839. Cruikshank designed a cover, enlarged the plates and created 13 new illustrations for these monthly parts. In May 1839, Chapman and Hall published these parts complete in one volume with all 40 of Cruikshank's illustrations" (Walter E. Smith, Charles Dickens in the Original Cloth), hence the "New Edition" referred to on the title page. Half title page has the "Vote for Spruggins" illustration, full page drawing before title page has crowd waving to two gentlemen in a balloon, indicative of first "one volume" edition published. ___DESCRIPTION: Half navy leather over marbled boards, marbled endpapers and edges. Five raised bands on leather spine, compartments 1, 3, 4, and 5 with gilt decorations, compartment 2 red leather label with title in gilt, compartment 6 gilt device of the head of a double-horned animal. Armorial bookplate on front pastedown of Francis George Dyne (1823-1882/4), the binding is likely custom for the family library as the horned animal at the tail of the spine is mirrored on the left above the field of the coat of arms. All 40 illustrations present, but are heavily toned, not affecting the text. Volume has been rebound by Bolton, Knightsbridge per stamp on rear pastedown. Pagination: (i)-viii include the frontispiece, pictorial title page, standard title page, advertisement, and Table of Contents; (1)-526. ___CONDITION: Overall near fine, with a strong, square text block, solid hinges, straight corners with no rubbing, and other than the bookplate referred to above it is entirely free of prior owner markings. Boards are lightly rubbed, there is some toning to the illustration pages, minimal scattered foxing, and one very small one-quarter inch tear to top of pg. 157. ___CITATION: Podeschi A7. First issue point present on page 526 of "reeledbefore" without space between, title page shows publisher's name and address of 186 Strand. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply; please contact seller 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.

Happy Inauguration by SENDAK (Maurice):

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Title: Happy Inauguration
Author: SENDAK (Maurice):
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Description: BILL CLINTON 1993 INAUGURAL PRINT signed by MAURICE SENDAK SENDAK (Maurice): "HAPPY INAUGURATION ... A Jubilee Welcome for Our New President and His Family! From the Children of America, Maurice Sendak, and Harper Collins Publishers January 20, 1993". SIGNED. Original art print on semi-stiff paper, the design by Maurice Sendak and commissioned by his publishers as an official greeting to welcome the Clinton era -- it was published in major newspapers all across the USA on the actual inauguration day, and may have been given to those invited to one of many inaugural parties: but exact limitation is unknown, except it is quite rare and unusual. The actual image appears to be a duotone from graphite, with a red and blue single rule surround with caption below: overall measurement is 13-1/16 x 12-1/2 inches (33.2 x 31.8 cm). A small quantity was acquired directly from the artist, who then signed each one in ink. It is the only political image Sendak did in his entire oeuvre. Our copies are still in the original publisher's cardboard sleeve.

All Children Are Embassadors / Alle Kinder sind Botschafter (Signed First Edition) by SOMMER, Frederick

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Title: All Children Are Embassadors / Alle Kinder sind Botschafter (Signed First Edition)
Author: SOMMER, Frederick
Seller: Harper's Books (United States)
Condition: Fine in dos-á-dos stamped boards with slightly creased slipcase, else near fine.
Description: Tucson: Nazraeli Press, 1992. Fine in dos-á-dos stamped boards with slightly creased slipcase, else near fine.. Limited edition. Oblong octavo. SIGNED by Sommer. An edition of 2000 copies. A collection of 30 color and black-and-white photos, collages, and clichés verres, paired with text by Sommer in both English and German.

May-Day: or, The Musical Gipsy. A musical farce, of one act. To which is added, the Theatrical Candidates. A musical prelude. by GARRICK, David.]

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Title: May-Day: or, The Musical Gipsy. A musical farce, of one act. To which is added, the Theatrical Candidates. A musical prelude.
Author: GARRICK, David.]
Seller: Savoy Books (United States)
Description: London: For T. Becket, 1775. Book. 4to, removed. Pp. [vi], 40. Wanting half-title. Final leaf dusty; very good. First edition. Two short musicals, Garrick's last original productions at the Theatre Royal, from which he retired the following year..

No Swank by ANDERSON, Sherwood

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Title: No Swank
Author: ANDERSON, Sherwood
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books (United States)
Description: Philadelphia: Centaur Press, 1934. First Edition. Small octavo (19.5cm.); original black cloth, gilt-lettered spine; ix,[1],130pp. Spine gilt a bit dulled, offsetting to endpapers, else Very Good or better, lacking the dustwrapper. Collection of essays, including "Meeting Ring Lardner," "Prize Fighters and Authors," and "Gertrude Stein.

Inside Woody Allen by Allen, Woody, Hample, Stuart

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Title: Inside Woody Allen
Author: Allen, Woody, Hample, Stuart
Seller: Bookbid Rare Books (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: Robson Books, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. First UK edition, inscribed by Hample to Mort Lachman, a long-time writer for Bob Hope and producer of All in the Family. Fine in boards.

New Helvetia Diary: A Record of Events Kept by John A. Sutter and His Clerks at New Helvetia, California from September 9, 1845 to May 25, 1848 by Sutter, John A.

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Title: New Helvetia Diary: A Record of Events Kept by John A. Sutter and His Clerks at New Helvetia, California from September 9, 1845 to May 25, 1848
Author: Sutter, John A.
Seller: Tschanz Rare Books (United States)
Description: San Francisco: The Grabhorn Press, 1939. First Edition. 138pp. Quarto [31 cm] 1/4 tan cloth over decorative paper boards. Paper label on the backstrip. Color frontispiece. Better than very good. 950 copies of this work were printed by the Grabhorns for The Society of California Pioneers. This work by John Sutter and others chronicles daily events, arrivals, and significant happenings in pre-Gold Rush California, including the Bear Flag Revolt, the U.S. takeover, and the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill. A nice firsthand account of the era, detailing life at the fort, interactions with Native Americans, and the influx of pioneers. Work concludes with an index of the people at Sutter's Fort at the time and a map of Central California.

Sheraton Town House by LOS ANGELES

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Title: Sheraton Town House
Author: LOS ANGELES
Seller: Houle Rare Books & Autographs (United States)
Description: n.d., ca. 1955.. 15 1/2" x 9 1/8". Brochure folds to form 8 panels. Illustrated with 12 color photographs; small map. Very good. No signatures or bookplates. Located on Wilshire Boulevard at Hoover, the hotel featured it's famous "Underwater Room".. No Binding. Very Good.

CALIFORNIA'S MISSIONS by WRIGHT, Ralph B., ed

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Title: CALIFORNIA'S MISSIONS
Author: WRIGHT, Ralph B., ed
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Description: LA, Sterling [1950], 1950. DARK BLUE PIC WRAPPERS VERY GOOD. Soft cover.

The Pit and Other Poems by Stryk, Lucien

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Title: The Pit and Other Poems
Author: Stryk, Lucien
Seller: Carpetbagger Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition: Near fine
Description: Chicago: Swallow, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/very good. Inscribed by Stryk on the front endpaper. First printing. Near fine in a very good jacket, unclipped ($5.00), some rubbing and edge wear. Green buckram with black ink lettering, square and firmly bound. An eclectic collection of Stryk's Zen poetry as well as translations of Shinkichi Takahashi.

The Snow Queen and Other Poems. by ANDERSEN, Hans Christian.

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Title: The Snow Queen and Other Poems.
Author: ANDERSEN, Hans Christian.
Seller: Jeff Maser, Bookseller-ABAA (United States)
Description: Richmond: Keepsake Press, (1977).. First edition.. 15 pp. Fine in printed wrappers. One of 185 copies. Original Danish with facing English verse translations by Anne Born.

CHOCOLATE DREAMS by Adoff, Arnold; MacCombie, Turi (Illus.)

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Title: CHOCOLATE DREAMS
Author: Adoff, Arnold; MacCombie, Turi (Illus.)
Seller: Hoffman Books (United States)
Condition: Very Good
Description: New York, NY.: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books. Very Good. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover in dust jacket. This book is hard-bound in pictorially printed paper covered boards, in a dust jacket with a few spots of staining to the bottom edge of the panels. There is a small tear between the upper panel/front flap of the DJ. The binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean, with nice color illustrations. This book is signed by the author Arnold Adoff on the title-page. - From the collection of Cuthbert Christian Thambimuttu (1945-2019) of Columbus, Ohio - known to many of his bookseller, author, and illustrator friends as "Tubby." He was persistent in the pursuit of autographed books by the writers and artists he admired, including Gorey, Sendak, Heaney, Byatt, Morrison, Updike and many more. Joseph Heller once wrote to Tubby in response to one more "please sign and return" request: "This is turning out to be a hell of a lot of work!" All signed books unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. Many of the books are inscribed to both Cuthbert and his great friend of more than two decades Antonia Gale Moss. ; Signed by Author .

Déjà-vu: A Photography Quarterly, Issue 10 by Araki, Nobuyoshi; Kohtaro, Iizawa (Ed.)

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Title: Déjà-vu: A Photography Quarterly, Issue 10
Author: Araki, Nobuyoshi; Kohtaro, Iizawa (Ed.)
Seller: Underground Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN: 9784309903309
Condition: Very good
Description: Tokyo: Photo-planète, 1992. Staplebound wraps. Very good. Staplebound wraps. 11 5/8" X 9". Most text in Japanese, with much in English. Pictorial wraps. Moderate edgewear to wraps, with bumping to top corner of text block. Binding is sound. Pages are clean and unmarked. This issue of the photography quarterly magazine Déjà-vu features the work of Robert Mapplethorpe and Araki Nobuyoshi, with photographs by, interviews with, and essays on the artists.

Typographic Design Production.

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Title: Typographic Design Production.
Seller: Michael R. Thompson, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Description: [New York:] Madison Square Press, [1993] First edition. Boards. Quarto. Color illustrations. Fine in fine d.j.

Maine Place Names and the Peopling of Its Towns, County Edition: Lincoln, Waldo & Knox Counties by CHADBOURNE, Ava Harriet

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Title: Maine Place Names and the Peopling of Its Towns, County Edition: Lincoln, Waldo & Knox Counties
Author: CHADBOURNE, Ava Harriet
Seller: Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA (United States)
Description: Freeport, Maine: The Bond Wheelwright Company, 1957. [STATE OF MAINE] [HISTORY]. 8vo; 79, [1]pp; glazed blue and white stiff wrapper, title on front, rear wrapper features a publisher's ad for other County Editions; snowman sticker on front; 2 staple binding; county maps on inside wrapper; binding tight; light foxing to edges; no odors; very good plus. An interesting look at the towns in three Maine coastal counties. The author, Ava Harriet Chadbourne, is a Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Maine.

Pandemic: Beginnings. Book One, The Pandemic Series. A Novel by Bobby Akart. by Akart, Bobby.

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Title: Pandemic: Beginnings. Book One, The Pandemic Series. A Novel by Bobby Akart.
Author: Akart, Bobby.
Seller: Lighthouse Books, ABAA (United States)
Description: Bobby Akart, (2017). First Edition. Octavo, gray boards (hardcover), 372 pp. Fine (As New) in a Fine (As New) dust jacket. From dust jacket: Dr. Mackenzie Hagan, CDC Epidemiologist has dedicated her life to chasing and stopping enemies that are one-billionth our size. Nathan Hunter, DOD specialist, is tracking a terrorist cell throughout Central America in an off-the-books operation. Terrorists wage the Final Jihad in a plot to kill millions of innocents around the globe. They’re developing a weapon like no other and if successful, it will become the deadliest in history. Dr. Mackenzie Hagan and Nathan Hunter’s worlds unexpectedly collide. Can they come together and stop the terrorist from ending the world as we know it? Read this gripping new thriller from twelve-time best selling author Bobby Akart and prepare to be aware of everything you touch. A new dystopian, post-apocalyptic fiction series from author Bobby Akart (The Blackout Series, The Boston Brahmin series and the Preparing for Tomorrow series). The events depicted in The Pandemic Series are fictional. They are, however, based upon historical fact. The consequences of a major pandemic would be world-changing because people no longer stay in one place, nor do infectious diseases. An infection in all but the most remote corner of the world can make its way to a major city in a day or loss.

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