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The Poetical Works

The Poetical Works by Shelley, Percy Bysshe

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Title
The Poetical Works
Author
Shelley, Percy Bysshe
Seller
Biblioctopus (United States)
Description
London: Reeves & Turner, 1892. Third Edition. 2 vols. A reprinting of the 1839 original, the edition selected by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, England's premier bindery, as the best choice for the binding they planned, based on its typeface, paper, size, and inclusion of all the notes by Shelley's wife Mary, an essential source for the study of Percy's work. A fastidiously executed dark blue crushed morocco, gilt binding. The outside covers with central gilt panel formed by multiple plain and decorative rolls, with cornerpiece clusters of three inlaid lavender morocco pansies, front boards with central inlaid cerulean morocco medallion stamped with the poet's gilt monogram, rear boards with lavender morocco medallion stamped with a gilt pansy within the quote "Pansies let my flowers be" (from "Remembrance"), raised bands, spine compartments gilt in a latticed pattern. Inside, the Doublures are in sky blue morocco, the one at the front of the first volume is a Cosway style miniature portrait under glass, replicating the 1819 portrait by Amelia Curran now hanging in England's National Portrait Gallery, one of the few contemporaneous likenesses of Shelley and the chief source today for Shelley's countenance. The portrait is framed by a laurel wreath set with 6 jewels (3 moonstones and 3 rubies), and surrounded by a pointillé field punctuated by foliate sprays terminating in 46 white flowers, the other 3 doublures with rows of gilt floral and foliate stamps and a trio of inlaid white blossoms in each corner (the bindings with a total of 132 large and small floral inlays), ivory moiré silk endleaves, all edges gilt and delicately gauffered. Frontispiece in each volume, vignette title pages. A fine set in a luscious binding of a body of literature graced with a lyricism "unmatched elsewhere in English verse in its ethereal, ideal beauty" -Day. A clipped inscription in Shelley's hand is tipped in.
Inpō yashi betsuroku 隱峰野史別錄 [K. Ŭnbong yasa pyŏllŏk; Unofficial History of the Japanese War]

Inpō yashi betsuroku 隱峰野史別錄 [K. Ŭnbong yasa pyŏllŏk; Unofficial History of the Japanese War] by AN, Pang-jun 안방준, J. 安邦俊

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Title
Inpō yashi betsuroku 隱峰野史別錄 [K. Ŭnbong yasa pyŏllŏk; Unofficial History of the Japanese War]
Author
AN, Pang-jun 안방준, J. 安邦俊
Seller
Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller, Inc. (United States)
Description
33.5 folding leaves. 8vo, orig. semi-stiff patterned wrappers (a little rubbed), orig. title-slip on upper cover, new stitching. [Edo]: Uonisai 有乎爾齋, title-page: 1849; at end of text: 1850. First edition to be printed in Japan (first printed in Korea in 1663) of this personal history of the Japanese invasion of Korea (the Imjin War) at the end of the 16th century. An (1573-1654), a native of Chuksan, south of Seoul, had a significant leadership role during the Japanese invasions, organizing and leading local resistance and contributing to the broader guerilla warfare strategy. “According to the preface added to this Japanese edition, this Korean work gives an eyewitness account…[on] his experiences during the Japanese invasion of Korea starting in 1592.”–Bodleian Library, Catalogue of Japanese and Korean Books Acquired by Peter Kornicki (2021), p. 14. Fine copy, preserved in a chitsu. Minor marginal worming. Very rare.
Robert Heinecken: Recto/Verso (Deluxe Edition w/ Print)

Robert Heinecken: Recto/Verso (Deluxe Edition w/ Print) by HEINECKEN, Robert. Luke Batten and Jonathan Sadler (editors)

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Robert Heinecken: Recto/Verso (Deluxe Edition w/ Print)
Author
HEINECKEN, Robert. Luke Batten and Jonathan Sadler (editors)
Seller
Harper's Books (United States)
Condition
Fine in blind-stamped cloth boards with a color photograph mounted to the front panel. Housed in a very good matching clamshell
Description
Tucson / Portland: Narzraeli Press / The Joy of Giving Something, Inc., 2006. Fine in blind-stamped cloth boards with a color photograph mounted to the front panel. Housed in a very good matching clamshell box, bumped at the top right corner of the front cover and top left corner of the rear cover.. Deluxe Edition. Quarto. Issued with a 14 X 11 inch original print by Robert Heinecken, SIGNED and dated '91; this print titled "PP/Tura-B" and numbered 1/3. Monograph on this formative series within Heinecken's media-based practice, in which the artist created photograms by layering the recto and verso sides of appropriated magazine pages. Includes 23 color plates of work created during the 1980s, selected from Heinecken's extensive archive. With an essay by Rod Slemmons.
Amarakocha traduit en Tibétain extrait du Tandjour

Amarakocha traduit en Tibétain extrait du Tandjour by (Manuscript on Paper:) Gamboïeff (Gomboyev), Lama Galsang, transl

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Amarakocha traduit en Tibétain extrait du Tandjour
Author
(Manuscript on Paper:) Gamboïeff (Gomboyev), Lama Galsang, transl
Seller
Thorn Books (United States)
Condition
Very good
Description
St Petersburg: n.p., 1856. Hardcover. Very good. Folio. Manuscript of the Amarakocha exquisitely penned by Lama Galsang Gamboïeff from the Tibetan edition of Tandjour owned by the Department Asiatique in St, Petersburg. The manuscript is paginated according to the French Sanskrit edition of the Amarakocha published paper boards and endpapers. Upper hinge cracked but strong, hinges, edges, and corners worn, so the binding is in only good condition, but the manuscript is fine. The Amarakocha is a thesaurus in Sanskrit attributed to Indian scholar Amarasimha in the 5th century, though some place him in the 9th century. It is one of the earliest extant Sanskrit lexicons and still used as one of the major sources of Sanskrit grammar. The Tanjur is the Commentary section of the Buddhist Canon Tritiaka, and contains many books on grammar. The translator was Galsan Gomboyev (Gamboïeff) (1822-1863), a professor at the Institute of Oriental Studies in Saint Petersburg. .
American Film History Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront Oversize Portrait Photograph 1954

American Film History Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront Oversize Portrait Photograph 1954 by Marlon Brando On The Waterfront

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American Film History Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront Oversize Portrait Photograph 1954
Author
Marlon Brando On The Waterfront
Seller
Max Rambod Inc. (United States)
Description
1954. Unidentified photographer, Marlon Brando portrait from On the Waterfront, 1954, documents a defining moment in American film history through the visual construction of one of the most influential performances in 20th-century cinema. Directed by Elia Kazan and starring Marlon Brando, the film addressed labor corruption and moral conflict within working-class dock communities, while Brando's performance established a new standard for naturalistic acting. The photograph supports research into method acting, postwar cinematic realism, and the visual culture surrounding major studio productions of the 1950s. Oversize original vintage silver gelatin photograph measuring approximately 16 x 20 inches, printed in black and white with a matte finish and mounted on original backing board. The image presents Brando standing in shadow, holding a dockworker's hook in his right hand, visually referencing his role as Terry Malloy. His expression conveys tension and introspection, consistent with the character's internal conflict throughout the film. The composition emphasizes contrast and atmosphere, aligning with the film's gritty waterfront setting and its emphasis on psychological realism. Produced during a period of transformation in American filmmaking, On the Waterfront marked a shift toward performance-driven narratives and location-based shooting, departing from earlier studio-bound conventions. Brando's portrayal earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor and influenced subsequent generations of performers through its improvisational and emotionally direct style. This photograph captures the visual language associated with that shift, reinforcing the film's enduring place in cinematic history. Small chip to lower right corner and light edge wear from prior mounting; image remains clear and well-preserved; overall very good. A striking large-format image of Brando in his most recognized role.
The Kennedy Detail; JFK's Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence

The Kennedy Detail; JFK's Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence by Blaine, Gerald [Clint Hill]

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Title
The Kennedy Detail; JFK's Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence
Author
Blaine, Gerald [Clint Hill]
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The First Edition Rare Books, LLC (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
New York: Gallery Books, 2010. First Edition, Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. A first edition of The Kennedy Detail by Gerald Blaine and Lisa McCubbin, with a foreword by Clint Hill. Signed by all three authors.. Octavo, xvii, 427pp. Hardcover, red cloth spine, title in silver on spine. Full number line on copyright page. In the publisher's dust jacket, retail price on front flap, fine condition. Signed by authors on the half title.
Work Hard, Study...And Keep Out Of Politics!; Adventures And Lessons From An Unexpected Public Life

Work Hard, Study...And Keep Out Of Politics!; Adventures And Lessons From An Unexpected Public Life by Baker, James A.

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Title
Work Hard, Study...And Keep Out Of Politics!; Adventures And Lessons From An Unexpected Public Life
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Baker, James A.
Seller
The First Edition Rare Books, LLC (United States)
ISBN
9780399153778
Condition
Fine
Description
New Haven: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Signed first edition, first printing of Work Hard, Study...And Keep Out Of Politics! by Secretary of State James Baker, III.. Octavo, xvii, 460pp. Maroon hardcover, title in gilt on spine, author's initials on front cover. First edition with full number line on copyright page. In publisher's fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap. Signed by former Secretary of State James Baker on the title page in black ink. A fine copy. James A. Baker served as White House Chief of Staff and Treasury Secretary for President Reagan, then Secretary of State for President George H.W. Bush. He reluctantly returned to his post as Chief of Staff shortly before George Bush lost his bid for reelection in 1992.
Under the Maples

Under the Maples by Burroughs, John

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Title
Under the Maples
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Burroughs, John
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Carpetbagger Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Fine
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1921. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Fine in a Very Good jacket, unclipped ($2.00), generally toned, a few stains, closed tears, and chips. Green buckram with gilt lettering on the spine and front board. Square and firmly bound, clean internally. A collection of Burroughs's posthumously published essays, with subjects ranging from California wild life, the Smoky Mountains, Theodore Roosevelt, among others.
Wheelwrightings Vol. IX January 1987

Wheelwrightings Vol. IX January 1987 by Burr, Robert C.

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Wheelwrightings Vol. IX January 1987
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Burr, Robert C.
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Carpetbagger Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Fine
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Peoria: The Hansoms of John Clayton, 1987. First Edition. Paperback. Fine. Fine. Yellow wraps. Firmly bound with two staples, clean internally. Volume 9, number 3 (Issue 27). Featured are writings by notable Sherlockians Brad Keefauver, Michael Kean, Raymond McGowan, and others.
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The Battle Of Chancellorsville by Samuel P. Bates

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Title
The Battle Of Chancellorsville
Author
Samuel P. Bates
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Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition
Near Fine Plus
Description
Edward T. Bates, 1882. Book. Near Fine Plus. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First Edition 1882/1882 A Near Fine Plus Copy In Blue Boards. Excellent Civil War Classic..
A Statement of the Case of the People Against Elisha B. Fero

A Statement of the Case of the People Against Elisha B. Fero by Porter, Charles B. M.D.

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A Statement of the Case of the People Against Elisha B. Fero
Author
Porter, Charles B. M.D.
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De Wolfe and Wood (United States)
Description
New York: Appleton & Co, 1870. An offprint from "The Journal of Psychological Medicine." April 1870. 48pp. Removed from a bound volume, lacking the wraps. Fero was accused of murdering his wife. The defense argued it was a burglar that Fero tried to stop and his wife was killed in the process. Many facsimiles of Mrs. Fero's skull. The jury found him not guilty. Not in McDade.
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The Compact Edition Of The Oxford English Dictionary (two Volumes)

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The Compact Edition Of The Oxford English Dictionary (two Volumes)
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James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.) (United States)
Condition
Near fine
Description
Oxford University Press, 1972. Hardcover. Near fine. The complete text of the original OED reduced micrographically. Bound in publisher's original full blue cloth with the titles gilt-stamped on the spines. Lacks magnifying glass and slipcase, otherwise a fine set.
TALES OF HEARSAY

TALES OF HEARSAY by Conrad, Joseph

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Title
TALES OF HEARSAY
Author
Conrad, Joseph
Seller
Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc. (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1925. First Edition. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Near Fine/Very Good. Octavo. Foreword by R.B. Cunninghame Graham. Bound in dark green cloth lettered in gilt, spine lettering gilt; near fine in a very good pictorial dust jacket with small loss at spine ends; jacket spine slightly age-toned. 288 pp.
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Jesse Alexander : Forty Years of Motorsport Photography by Alexander, Jesse (photographer)

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Title
Jesse Alexander : Forty Years of Motorsport Photography
Author
Alexander, Jesse (photographer)
Seller
Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (United States)
ISBN
9780940046016
Condition
near fine
Description
Santa Barbara, CA: At Speed Press, 1996. First edition. Softcover. near fine. Thin, square octavo (9" x 8"). Unpaginated. Photo illustrated white wrappers, lettered in black. Illustrated with 47 black & white plates. A fine copy with some barely noticeable age toning. Laid in at front is the price list for a 2001 Dallas exhibition of Alexander's photographs.
SHAKESPEARE'S ENGLAND

SHAKESPEARE'S ENGLAND by Winter, William

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SHAKESPEARE'S ENGLAND
Author
Winter, William
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Second Story Books, ABAA (United States)
Description
New York: Macmillan and Co, 1893. Illustrated Edition. Hardcover. Large 12mo, 254 pages. In Very Good minus condition with a plastic covering. Spine is green with gold patterns and green lettering. Boards have minor shelf wear and a small tear on the spine. Text block has foxing throughout and minor pen writing on the front paste down and first front end paper. NOTE: Shelved in Room G. 1373271. Special Collections.
Captain Jeff and the Squeeze Box

Captain Jeff and the Squeeze Box by TODT, Ruth K.

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Captain Jeff and the Squeeze Box
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TODT, Ruth K.
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Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Condition
A bit frayed at extremities, child's penciled name and initials on endleaves
Description
Chicago: Albert Whitman & Company, 1940. A bit frayed at extremities, child's penciled name and initials on endleaves. 8vo. Photographs by R. D. Richardson. Original tan cloth, photo-illustrated title panel mounted on cover. A photographically illustrated children's book about a marionette and his squeeze box, and his African American friend Binny.
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Short Stories from the New Yorker

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Title
Short Stories from the New Yorker
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Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1940. Hardcover. Very Good. Very good minus hardcover. Pages very light brown, clean text. Nameplate on front endpaper. Corners on cover lightly rubbed. Spine and edges of cover browning.

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