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POESIE. [with] ELOGIO. [and] LA BUCCOLICA DI VIRGILIO. [and] LE GEORGICHE DI VIRGILIO

POESIE. [with] ELOGIO. [and] LA BUCCOLICA DI VIRGILIO. [and] LE GEORGICHE DI VIRGILIO by (BODONI IMPRINT). MANARA, PROSPERO VALERIANO, MARCHESE

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Title
POESIE. [with] ELOGIO. [and] LA BUCCOLICA DI VIRGILIO. [and] LE GEORGICHE DI VIRGILIO
Author
(BODONI IMPRINT). MANARA, PROSPERO VALERIANO, MARCHESE
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Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts (United States)
Description
Parma: Giambattista Bodoni, 1801. 165 x 113 mm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/2"). 3 p.l., 100 pp., [1] leaf (blank); 8 p.l., 132 pp., [1] leaf (blank); 1 p.l., VIII, [2], 86 pp., [1] leaf (blank); 2 p.l. (first blank), VII, [1], 135, [1] pp. Four parts bound in one volume. Virgil's "Bucolics" and "Georgics" translated into Italian verse by Prospero Manara. Handsome contemporary scarlet straight-grain morocco, gilt in the style of Bozerian, covers framed by annular dots, gilt fillet, and cresting loop and dagger roll, smooth spine divided into panels by gilt rule and annular dots, four panels with lattice-work design, two with gilt lettering, one with Neoclassical ornament, gilt-rolled turn-ins, blue paste-paper endpapers, fore- and tail edges untrimmed. Front pastedown with engraved armorial bookplate of Comte Dmitry Boutourlin and ex-libris of Dr. Tibulle Desbarreaux-Bernard. Brooks 808. A couple of faint scratches to rear board, extremities lightly rubbed, otherwise QUITE A FINE COPY--remarkably clean, fresh, and bright internally, the smooth untrimmed paper with enormous margins, and the binding lustrous and altogether pleasing. With distinguished provenance, this is a very appealing copy of a collection of a Parma poet's works, and an excellent specimen of Bodoni printing. Giambattista Bodoni (1740-1813) worked for more than 20 years at the Royal press in Parma before obtaining permission to set up his own private press in 1791. Brooks says, "He took his printing in all its branches very seriously, laboured incessantly to perfect his type, had a fine artistic sense, . . . and produced books not only of a very high standard, but also showing a remarkably distinct individuality." Bodoni used the finest quality paper available, and his clear beautiful types have been envied and copied for many generations. "The result of his labours is a long list of books which . . . reach a very high, many of them the highest, level of technical excellence." That technical expertise is much on display here. Bodoni has clearly laid out text here as for a duodecimo, but printed it on especially fine octavo-sized paper, giving the book the luxurious feel of an especially Large Paper Copy. In addition, a range of his roman and italic types appears here, with some pages displaying up to 10 different type sizes. The text comprises the poems of Marchese Prospero Valeriano Manara (1714-1800), a Parma statesman who through his career served as Minister of State and was a close correspondent of the duke. Assembled by Manara's sons following his death, the present work is composed of four parts. The first is made up of Manara's original eclogues and sonnets; this is followed by Italian translations of Virgil's "Bucolics" and "Georgics" (the latter appearing here for the first time); and the fourth section contains an elegy written in Manara's honor by Count Antonio Cerati (pen name Filandro Cretense, 1738-1816). The present copy, in attractive contemporary morocco, comes with the provenance of two major 19th century collections. Previous owner Count Dmitry Boutourlin (1763-1829) was a general, politician, historian, librarian, and one of Russia's most famous bibliophiles, whose impressive library included 244 early manuscripts and about 1,000 incunables, in addition to a complete collection of Bodoni imprints and a nearly complete assemblage of Aldine editions. After his retirement from the military, Boutourlin served as director of the Russian Imperial Library. Our copy later resided in the collection of Toulouse physician and bibliophile Tibulle Desbarreaux-Bernard (1798-1880), who published widely on print history..
Charity Poster of 'Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.'

Charity Poster of 'Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.' by NEIMAN, Leroy

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Charity Poster of 'Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.'
Author
NEIMAN, Leroy
Seller
Argosy Book Store (United States)
Condition
very good(+)
Description
Amsterdam, 1976. unbound. very good(+). Neiman, Leroy.. Signed at bottom in pencil. Offset lithograph. Some abrasions to lower center margin and scuffs. 34.75'' x 25.75''. Original 1976 print after a painting (made in the same year) of New York Knick Great Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. No lithographs of this work exist, but Neiman signed unframed copies at a Sloan Kettering fundraiser in 1977 for those patrons who pledges $1,000 or more. Leroy Neiman (1921-2012), is a New York City artist best known for his surrealist style in portraying action scenes involving sport, entertainment, and political subject. This is a nice example of his work with an interesting provenance.
Trial of the Action in Favor of the Rev Samuel Russell of Boylston..

Trial of the Action in Favor of the Rev Samuel Russell of Boylston.. by Trial; Russell, Samuel

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Trial of the Action in Favor of the Rev Samuel Russell of Boylston..
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Trial; Russell, Samuel
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The Lawbook Exchange Ltd (United States)
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1831. Libel in Worcester, Massachusetts [Trial]. Russell, Samuel [1798-1835], Plaintiff. Trial of the Action in Favor of the Rev. Samuel Russell of Boylston Against John Howe of Boylston, For Defamation: At the Supreme Judicial Court, Holden at Worcester, April, A.D. 1831. Worcester [MA]: Spooner and Church, Printers, 1831. 27 pp. Octavo (9-1/2" x 6"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in plain wrappers, untrimmed edges. Light soiling and moderate edgewear to wrappers, front wrapper partially detached. Moderate toning and light foxing to text, minor tears to edges of some leaves, internally clean. $450. * Only edition. "In protesting Russell's election to the school committee, Howe allegedly accused him of lying to a colleague about an exchange of church ministers. Russell sued for libel, but the jury found for the defendant. Russell's motion for a new trial was denied" [Cohen]. This pamphlet is a detailed summary of Russell's charges and the testimony of witnesses. Russell's motion for a new trial was based on an allegation that one of the jurors had improperly concealed a bias favoring Howe. This account contains the complete text of the court's opinion denying the motion. OCLC locates 10 copies, 4 in law libraries (Harvard, Library of Congress, Social Law, Yale). Cohen, Bibliography of Early American Law 12028.
DURAN DURAN (ca. 1980s-97) Photo archive

DURAN DURAN (ca. 1980s-97) Photo archive by Np

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DURAN DURAN (ca. 1980s-97) Photo archive
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Np
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Walterfilm, Inc. (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
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Np. No binding. Near Fine. London/Birmingham: Various, ca. 1980s-1997. Set of 4 vintage original black-and-white glossy photos: three 8 x 10" (20 x 25 cm) and one 6 x 8" (15 x 20 cm). Two have ink stamps and blurb on verso. Overall near fine. Duran Duran, formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, is a premier New Wave/pop-rock band that has sold over 100 million records. As 1980s MTV pioneers, they achieved global stardom with hits like "Rio" and "Hungry Like the Wolf". The band (including the classic lineup) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. Two photos feature lead singer Simon Le Bon during a May 19, 1997, performance at London's Wembley Arena; another with him wearing a cap is from roughly the same time. A smaller photo of bassist John Taylor is from a concert in Birmingham, ca. early-1980s
Lavinia and the Devil

Lavinia and the Devil by York, Camilla

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Lavinia and the Devil
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York, Camilla
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ReadInk (United States)
Condition
Very Good+ in Very Good dj
Description
New York: E.P. Dutton & Company. Very Good+ in Very Good dj. 1926. 4th printing. Hardcover. [nice copy, very slight wear to extremities, a bit of dust-soiling to top edge; jacket has very slight paper loss at a few corners, one short closed tear and associated crease at bottom of front panel, minor scuffing]. Triangular romance story, set amidst London society, the three points of the triangle being: Lavinia, a wealthy, virginal Irish-Austrian orphaned princess; Peter, a well-bred, well-dressed young English chap; and the mysterious Princess Debelowsky (aka The Devil), a cosmopolitan, vaguely Russian woman who possesses "a poisonous fascination for men." A contemporary review suggests that the author drew some kind of inspiration from Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," but the particulars seem to get lost in a sea of provocative chit-chat. .
A Thousand Imitations

A Thousand Imitations by Bonime, Florence

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A Thousand Imitations
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Bonime, Florence
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ReadInk (United States)
Condition
Very Good in Near Fine dj
Description
New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.. Very Good in Near Fine dj. (c.1967). First Edition. Hardcover. NOISBN . [moderate shelfwear and light soiling to bottom edge; jacket is almost flawless, with just one tiny crease at bottom right-hand corner of front panel]. Novel about four NYC couples, by an author (it sez here) who was "married to a psychoanalyst, and lives in Greenwich Village." A native of the Bronx, she had gone to work at age 16 in the advertising business, and in the 1960s and 1970s was a teacher of fiction writing at the New School for Social Research. (Featured in our Catalog #2, available upon request.) .
BECH: A BOOK

BECH: A BOOK by Updike, John

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BECH: A BOOK
Author
Updike, John
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Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA (United States)
ISBN
9780394416380
Condition
Near Fine
Description
NY: Knopf, 1970. First edition, limited issue of 500 numbered copies signed by Updike on the limitation page. Copy #138. Illustrated slipcase. Cloth spine edges lightly toned; dustjacket with tiny edge wrinkles and toned spine; slipcase with light shelf rubbing. Near Fine condition in a Very Good dustjacket with a Near Fine slipcase. Updike's first Henry Bech book.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition.
Grizzly - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Grizzly - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Andreae, Christine

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Grizzly - 1st Edition/1st Printing
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Andreae, Christine
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Books Tell You Why, Inc. (United States)
ISBN
9780312114336
Condition
Fine in Fine dust jacket
Description
New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312114338 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket, signed by author Christine Andreae directly on the title page; The grizzly is one of the most feared animals in the world. It is a massive animal with a powerful physique and razor-sharp claws. Christine Andreae tells the story of a grizzly bear that is forced to live in a human world. The bear is initially scared and hesitant, but eventually comes to understand and appreciate the humans who have chosen to live in the area.; 8vo; [viii], 231 pages; Signed by Author .
Predictably Irrational: the Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
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Predictably Irrational: the Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Ariely, Dan

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Predictably Irrational: the Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
Author
Ariely, Dan
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Books Tell You Why, Inc. (United States)
ISBN
9780061353239
Condition
Fine in Fine dust jacket
Description
New York: Harper. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. Seventh Printing. Hardcover. 006135323X . A Later Printing that is Fine in an also Fine dust-jacket ; Predictably Irrational is the latest book by Dan Ariely and it examines how irrational behavior affects our decisions. Ariely looks at a wide range of topics, from gambling to tax filing, and shows how often our preconceptions, emotions, and instincts get in the way of our rational thinking. The book is full of examples and anecdotes, and is a great resource for anyone looking to better understand the ways that emotion can affect their decisions.; 8vo; 280 pages .
Lectures Faites a la Sorbonne

Lectures Faites a la Sorbonne by Valentin-Smith, M.

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Lectures Faites a la Sorbonne
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Valentin-Smith, M.
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The Kelmscott Bookshop (United States)
Condition
Very Good
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Paris: A L'Imprimerie Imperiale, 1865. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Presentation copy inscribed by the author on the half title page. This is a printing of two lectures given at the Sorbonne, a historical house in Paris that used to part of the University of Paris. The lectures include: Etablissement de La Monarchie Temperee given in November 1861 and De La Famile Chez les Burgondes given in April 1863. Very good hard cover in modern black cloth binding with gilt title to spine. Minor toning to margins of pages and occasional spots of foxing. Clean overall. Short closed tear to edge of one endpaper. 137 pages. French Literature. FRE1/03101.
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The Fabulous Originals by Irving Wallace

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The Fabulous Originals
Author
Irving Wallace
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Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition
Very Fine Plus
Description
Knopf, 1955, 1955. Book. Very Fine Plus. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cloth. Very Fine Plus/Very Fine Plus. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Very fine copy in like jacket. Slight spine fade. Rare in such nice condition. Author's rare first book..
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The Enemy of the Good. by ARDITTI, Michael.

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The Enemy of the Good.
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ARDITTI, Michael.
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Jeff Maser, Bookseller-ABAA (United States)
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London: Arcadia Books, (2009).. First edition.. 349 pp. Fine in illustrated wrappers.
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Cómo empezó la historia de América. by ARCHINIEGAS, Germán.

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Cómo empezó la historia de América.
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ARCHINIEGAS, Germán.
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Jeff Maser, Bookseller-ABAA (United States)
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Washington DC: IDB Cultural Center,, 1993.. First edition.. 10 pp. Fine in stapled wrappers. Text entirely in Spanish. Encuentros 2.
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RUSSIAN MODERNISM, THE COLLECTIONS OF THE GETTY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE HISTORY OF ART AND THE HUMANITIES] by (RUSSIAN BOOKS). COHEN, JEAN-LOUIS, DAVID WOODRUFF AND LJILJANA GRUSISIC

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RUSSIAN MODERNISM, THE COLLECTIONS OF THE GETTY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE HISTORY OF ART AND THE HUMANITIES]
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(RUSSIAN BOOKS). COHEN, JEAN-LOUIS, DAVID WOODRUFF AND LJILJANA GRUSISIC
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L'Estampe Originale (United States)
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Santa Monica, CA., The Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities., 1997. 4to. Soft Cover. 215+pp.1st edition, Indispensible reference to Modern Russian Literature. With bibliography of works referenced, list of Soviet organizations and acronyms, and index. 866 items from the Getty collection.
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GROUND-WATER RESOURCES OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY AREA TEXAS by WSP 1653 -- Baker, Roger C. and Dale

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GROUND-WATER RESOURCES OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY AREA TEXAS
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WSP 1653 -- Baker, Roger C. and Dale
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Hoffman Books (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
Washington, D.C.: GPO. Very Good. 1964. Softcover. USGS 1964. Wrappers, very good condition Complete with all maps and plates. .
A Humble Romance and Other Stories

A Humble Romance and Other Stories by Wilkins, Mary E.

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A Humble Romance and Other Stories
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Wilkins, Mary E.
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Americana Books ABAA (United States)
Condition
Good +
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New York: Harper and Brothers, 1887. Hardcover. Good +. 12mo. iv, 436 pages, [8] pages advertisements. Red cloth hardcover with floral design and gilt signature on the front cover. Gilt title on the spine. Light edge wear to the cloth binding. Title page and copyright has a small edge tear that has been taped on the copyright page side. Gilt decorated title on the front cover and spine. Interior contents very clean. Author's first book.

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