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Cris de Paris dessinés d'après nature

Cris de Paris dessinés d'après nature by VERNET, Carle

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Title
Cris de Paris dessinés d'après nature
Author
VERNET, Carle
Seller
David Brass Rare Books, Inc. (United States)
Description
Paris: Chez Delpech, 1820. Charles Vernet's 'Cries of Paris' Illustrated with One Hundred Fine Hand Colored Lithograph Plates VERNET, C[arle]. Cris de Paris dessinés d'après nature par C. Vernet. Paris: Chez Delpech, [n.d., ca. 1820]. First Edition. Large folio (13 3/8 x 9 3/4 inches; 340 x 247 mm.). Lithograph title-page and one hundred very fine hand-colored lithographed plates. Some marginal soiling, toning and or light spotting to the plates. Plate 14 with ink smudge on verso not affecting image on recto; plate 15 mounted on stub and with light pencil outline of image on verso; plate 50 slightly shorter and with a two-inch neatly repaired tear to lower margin (not affecting image). There are actually 101, plates - included is a different version of plate 40 "Marchande de Poires" Contemporary quarter red scored calf over patterned red paper over boards. Smooth spine ruled and lettered in gilt. With the engraved bookplate of Felicie Meunié Hostel on front pastedown. The plates depict street vendors offering a multitude of wares, including cakes, roses, cherries, bread, umbrellas, melons, baskets, pears, lottery tickets, almanachs, marionettes, wooden clocks, asparagus, artichokes, barometers, potatoes, dogs, and fagots. All of the plates have printed titles which indicate the wares of the trader and the words of his (or her) cry. A wonderful example of this extremely rare color-plate book. "This celebrated series, prized by the sociologist as well as the historian of costume, has become almost unfindable complete because of an insatiable demand from hotelkeepers seeking wall decorations. In fine contemporary coloring its 100 lithographs are most attractive. The streets of Paris in Vernet's time seem to have been an out-of-doors department store which catered to most needs for goods and services. His itinerants are a sturdy and impassive lot, inured to hardship but not defeated by it. It will be noted that Vernet was content to portray the honest poor; he did not extend his attention to Henry Mayhew's category of 'those who will not work.' The street entertainer, with his cry of 'don't forget the little marionettes' (plate 63), is particularly engaging" (Ray). Colas also remarks that this interesting series of plates has become scarce, particularly as the plates were often broken and framed. He adds that reproductions have been made recently [before 1933] but "that these are easy to spot due to the quality of the paper and the mediocrity of the colours." Bobins, II, 555; Colas 2986; Hiler, p. 87;. Lipperheide 1186; Ray, The Art of the French Illustrated Book, 121. The Plates: 1. Marchand de Gateaux. 2. Marchande de bouquets de Cerises. 3. Décrotteur. 4. Marchande de Plaisirs. 5. Marchand d'Habits. 6. Marchande de Roses. 7. Marchand de peaux de lapin. 8. Marchande de Maguereaux. 9. Marchand de Fromages de Marolles. 10. Marchande de Gateaux de Nanterre. 11. Marchand de Salade. 12. Marchande de Pois. 13. Marchand de Tisanne. 14. Marchande de Cerises. 15. Marchand de Tournaux. 16. Marchande de Carpes. 17. Joueur de Vielle. 18. Bouquetiere. 19. Gagne petit. 20. Laitiere. 21. Marchand de Paniers. 22. Marchande de Cerneaux. 23. Marchand de Parapluies. 24. Marchande d'Allumettes. 25. Marchand de Pain d'Epice. 26. Marchande de Fruits. 27. Fondeur de Cuillers d'Etain. 28. Marchande de Chiffons. 29. Savetier ambulant. 30. Marchande de Noix. 31. Marchand de Melons. 32. Marchande de Raisin. 33. Ramoneur. 34. Marchande de Gateaux. 35. Marchand de chaines de Sureté. 36. Marchand de Cages. 37. Marchand de Sebiles. 38. Marchande de Choux. 39. Marchand de soufflets et de ferblanterie. 40. Marchande de Poires. 40bis. Marchande de Poires. 41. Marchand de Cartons. 42. Marchande de Mouron. 43. Marchand de Mottes. 44. Marchande d'Aufs. 45. Porteur d'Eau. 46. Marchande d'huitres. 47. Marchand de Billets de Loterie. 48. Marchande de Balais. 49. Chaudronnier. 50. Marchande de harengs. 51. Marchand de Paillassons. 52. Marchande de souliers de Femme. 53. Marchande de Volaille et de Gibier. 54. Marchande d'Oranges. 55. Marchand de Laurier. 56. Marchande de Saucisses. 57. Marchand de figures de plâtre. 58. Marchande de poires cuites. 59. Marchand d'Almanachs. 60. Marchande de Café. 61. Récureur de puits. 62. Marchand de Pommes. 63. Joueur de Marionnettes. 64. Marchande de Moulins a vent. 65. Joueur d'Orgue. 66. Merciere ambulant. 67. Marchande de Mouchoirs. 68. Marchand de Marrons. 69. Marchand de Joncs. 70. Marchande de Chataignes. 71. Marchande de balais de Crin. 72. Marchand d'Horloges de bois. 73. Marchand de Guêtres. 74. Vitrier ambulant. 75. Marchande d'Asperges. 76. Marchand de Hannetons. 77. Charbonnier. 78. Scieur de Pierre 79. Marchand d'Artichauds. 80. Marchande de Lavande. 81. Marchande de Casquettes. 82. Chiffonier. 83. Marchande d'Eau de vie. 84. Afficheur. 85. Allumeur de Reverberes. 86. Marchand de Barometre 87. Marchand d'Encre. 88. Savetier. 89. Chanteur. 90. Fort de la Halle. 91. Escamoteur. 92. Marchande de pommes de terre. 93. Marchand de Chiens. 94. Marchand d'Oublis. 95. Marchande de Chasselas. 96. Marchand de Vulneraire suisse. 97. Marchand de Fagots. 98. Marchand de Seaux Ferrés. 99. Marchande de Tisanne. 100. Tondeur de Chiens.
The Theatric Tourist : being a genuine collection of correct views, with brief and authentic historical accounts of all the principal provincial theatres in the United Kingdom: replete with useful and necessary information to theatrical professors, whereby they may learn how to chuse [sic] and regulate their country engagements; and with numerous anecdotes to amuse the reader..

The Theatric Tourist : being a genuine collection of correct views, with brief and authentic historical accounts of all the principal provincial theatres in the United Kingdom: replete with useful and necessary information to theatrical professors, whereby they may learn how to chuse [sic] and regulate their country engagements; and with numerous anecdotes to amuse the reader.. by [Winston, James]

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The Theatric Tourist : being a genuine collection of correct views, with brief and authentic historical accounts of all the principal provincial theatres in the United Kingdom: replete with useful and necessary information to theatrical professors, whereby they may learn how to chuse [sic] and regulate their country engagements; and with numerous anecdotes to amuse the reader..
Author
[Winston, James]
Seller
John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller (United States)
Description
1805. London: T. Woodfall, 1805. 4to, lacks pp. 19-22 and pp. 33-34, BUT with all 24 hand-colored aquatint plates, some text leaves watermarked 1801; some plates watermarked 1802) disbound, lacking covers. Recently lightly washed and cleaned, staining and spotting still visible on text and plates but not offensive; preserved in a new blue cloth box. Rubberstamp on title 'GDF'. § Only edition, of great rarity. A bookseller's invoice (Batsford, £9-10s) dated 1932 is loosely inserted. Winston's well-researched text and the fine plates make this one of the best guides to the English provincial theatres ever produced. J.R. Abbey noted of his copy: "A Rare Book, Took 20 Years to find, Jan. 1966." Since 1950 4 copies have sold (52,67,91,94): no copy in any condition noted as selling since 1994. Abbey Scenery, 29.
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CIVIL ARCHITECTURE by Shaw, Edward

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CIVIL ARCHITECTURE
Author
Shaw, Edward
Seller
J.B. Muns, Fine Arts Books (United States)
Condition
Good +
Description
Boston, 1852. 6th rev. ed. & improved. Hardcover. Good +. Includes "A Treatise on Gothic Architecture", by Thomas W. Willoway & George M. Harding. This is the 1st ed. to include this supplement. 102 engravings. Original pictorial 1/4 moroccan-backed & cloth cover, rubbed. Some shelf-wear & minor foxing/soiling. Chipped top of spine, rubbed bottom of spine. Gilt cover design on spine.
THERAPEUTICA

THERAPEUTICA by BRIGHT, Timothy

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THERAPEUTICA
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BRIGHT, Timothy
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Boston Book Company (United States)
Description
1598. BRIGHT, Timothy. THERAPEUTICA; Hoc est, de Sanitate Restituenda, Medicinae Pars Altera. Frankfort, Ex Officina Paltheniana, 1598. 12mo. 111pp. Bound together with: MARSILII FICINI, MEDICI FLORETINI atque Philosophi Platonici celeberrimi, Libri III de Vita. Frankfort, Paltheniana, 1598. [xvi]190pp. Consisting of Parts II and III of Bright's "Medicina," the second edition. The first part was titled "Hygiena, id est de Sanitate Tuenda Medicinae pars prima," and with the other two parts was first published in London, 1582-3. Part I, Hygiena," was on maintaining health; Part II, "Therapeutica," was on restoring health, and Part III was taken from the medical advice of Marsilio Ficino, the fifteenth-century Florentine scholar and Humanist. Lacking a binding, and with light soil and library stamp to title, which is partially detached. The text in general is in good condition. As is.(Durling 705).
Strong's Book of Designs: A Masterpiece by a Master (In Colors)

Strong's Book of Designs: A Masterpiece by a Master (In Colors) by Chas. J. Strong and L.S. Strong

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Strong's Book of Designs: A Masterpiece by a Master (In Colors)
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Chas. J. Strong and L.S. Strong
Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good +
Description
Detroit School of Lettering, 1910. Pebbled Boards. Very Good +. Wonderful 1910 book of designs, created by Chas. and L.S. Strong, the founder and president respectively of The Detroit School of Lettering. Beautifully illustrated throughout along each recto, in vivid color and crisp black-and-white. A tight, VG+ copy in its dark, bevelled boards, with bright gilt-titling at the front panel. An oblong quarto, 2 elegant "Detroit School of Lettering" ads at the rear.
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Les écarts majeurs by Detambel, Régine

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Title
Les écarts majeurs
Author
Detambel, Régine
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Thomas A Goldwasser Rare Books (United States)
Description
Paris: Julliard, 1993. First edition. Wrappers, fine. Copy I of nine roman numeralled hors-commerce copies (one of 39 copies printed on Arjomari chiffon Rivoli paper, the tête de tirage). Cloth case.
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The Swans by Monica Wellington

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Title
The Swans
Author
Monica Wellington
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Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Description
Book. Signed by Author(s). F. 10 1/2 x 15 Inches Framed 16 x 20 1/2 Inches. Original Art Swans inscribed "To Storyland Love, Monica Wellington 6/18/91.
Ever After
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Ever After by William Wharton

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Title
Ever After
Author
William Wharton
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Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB (United States)
ISBN
9781557042231
Condition
As New
Description
Newmarket Press, 1995 Book. As New. Hardcover. F. Cloth. As New/As New. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:1-55704-223-3..
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The Shakspere Gallery, Containing the Principal Female Characters in the Plays of the Great Poet

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The Shakspere Gallery, Containing the Principal Female Characters in the Plays of the Great Poet
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James Cummins Bookseller (United States)
Condition
Three-quarter dark brown morocco over light brown, gilt portrait of Shakespeare on upper board, a.e.g. Rubbed, upper hinge crack
Description
London: Charles Tilt, 1835. 42 engravings. 1 vols. 4to. Three-quarter dark brown morocco over light brown, gilt portrait of Shakespeare on upper board, a.e.g. Rubbed, upper hinge cracked, title page missing. Some light foxing to plates. 42 engravings. 1 vols. 4to.
The Paper Gun: A Paul Pine Mystery [*SIGNED*]

The Paper Gun: A Paul Pine Mystery [*SIGNED*] by Browne, Howard

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The Paper Gun: A Paul Pine Mystery [*SIGNED*]
Author
Browne, Howard
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ReadInk (United States)
Condition
Near Fine in Near Fine dj
Description
Belen NM: Dennis McMillan Publications. Near Fine in Near Fine dj. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. [nice copy, tight and unworn, just a trace of dust-smudging on top edge; jacket shows extremely light surface handling wear]. Limited/numbered edition of 350 copies, this being no. 83, and SIGNED on the limitation page by both the author and his son (the jacket artist); this copy additionally SIGNED by the publisher, Dennis McMillan, on the copyright page. The author, in his foreword, explains that "The Paper Gun" is "a story complete in itself," but more in the nature of "a completely detailed synopsis on paper" than a fully-realized novel; he attributes this to the fact that, after having written four novels featuring detective Paul Pine, he simply "lost interest in the private-eye genre." Also included here is a novelette, "So Dark for April," which was written for "Manhunt" magazine in the mid-50's, and was the only short piece involving Paul Pine that he had produced. Signed by Author .
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CHARLEY WEAVER'S LETTERS FROM MAMMA by ARQUETTE, Cliff

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Title
CHARLEY WEAVER'S LETTERS FROM MAMMA
Author
ARQUETTE, Cliff
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Houle Rare Books & Autographs (United States)
Description
PHILA, WINSTON, 1959. FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F.
The Facts

The Facts by [WOLTMAN, Frederick]

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Title
The Facts
Author
[WOLTMAN, Frederick]
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Lorne Bair Rare Books (United States)
Description
New York: New York World-Telegram, [1948]. Octavo (22cm). Staple-bound pamphlet. Printed paper wrappers; 24pp. Mild creasing and soil; Very Good or better. Reprints Woltman's series of 1947 articles in the Scripps-Howard newspapers exposing supposed Communist infiltration in the Methodist Church, particularly referencing the December, 1947 Conference of the Methodist Federation for Social Action. Not in Seidman; OCLC gives 2 locations (Indiana State, Michigan State).
TALES OF THE GRAND TOUR

TALES OF THE GRAND TOUR by Bova, Ben

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TALES OF THE GRAND TOUR
Author
Bova, Ben
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Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9780765307224
Condition
Fine
Description
NY: TOR, 2004. First edition, first prnt. Signed by Bova on the title page. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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