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CHRYSOMELA: A SELECTION FROM THE LYRICAL POEMS OF ROBERT HERRICK

CHRYSOMELA: A SELECTION FROM THE LYRICAL POEMS OF ROBERT HERRICK by (BINDINGS - ZAEHNSDORF). HERRICK, ROBERT

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Title
CHRYSOMELA: A SELECTION FROM THE LYRICAL POEMS OF ROBERT HERRICK
Author
(BINDINGS - ZAEHNSDORF). HERRICK, ROBERT
Seller
Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts (United States)
Description
London: Macmillan and Co, 1892. 155 x 100 mm. (6 1/8 x 4"). xxviii, 199 pp.Edited by Francis Turner Palgrave. VERY PRETTY SIENNA CRUSHED MOROCCO DECORATED IN GILT AND BLIND BY ZAEHNSDORF (stamp-signed in gilt on front turn-in, oval blind stamp on rear pastedown), covers with frame of blind and gilt rules containing an undulating gilt vine on a pointillé background, a blind-tooled heart-shaped compartment at the center of each side containing a palmette, raised bands, spine compartments with central blind-stamped palmette enclosed by gilt vines on a pointillé background, turn-ins with three gilt rules with leafy cornerpieces and accents, sienna silk pastedowns and endleaves, all edges gilt. Front flyleaf inscribed in ink: "Emily L. Sanford / from / Philip Leach / Christmas." Spine a little dulled, otherwise a very fine copy, clean and fresh internally, and the especially attractive binding unworn. In an appealing binding by a prominent English bindery, this is a pleasing copy of a collection of poetry by a major 17th century writer who rhapsodized on the human and divine. A friend and follower of Ben Jonson, Herrick (1591-1674) showed a dazzling display of technical versatility in his poetry, employing almost every stanzaic and verse form in English. The works chosen for this collection are arrange by type: idylls, love poems, epigrams, nature poems, and elegies. Our binding is a fine example of the work of the Zaehnsdorf firm, long a top-ranked English bindery. Born in Pest, Hungary, Joseph Zaehnsdorf (1816-86) served his apprenticeship in Stuttgart, worked at a number of European locations as a journeyman, and then settled in London, where he was hired first by Westley and then by Mackenzie before opening his own workshop in 1842. His son and namesake took over the business at age 33, when the senior Joseph died, and the firm flourished under the son's leadership, becoming a leading West End bindery. Over the years, Zaehnsdorf employed a considerable number of distinguished binders, including the Frenchman Louis Genth (who was chief finisher from 1859-84), and trained a number of others, including Roger de Coverly and Sarah Prideaux. A family-run business until 1947, the Zaehnsdorf bindery continued to produce consistently attractive and innovative designs executed with unfailing skill..
Le Parfait Serrurier ....

Le Parfait Serrurier .... by Berthaux, Louis - IRON WORK DECORATIVE ARTS

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Title
Le Parfait Serrurier ....
Author
Berthaux, Louis - IRON WORK DECORATIVE ARTS
Seller
Palinurus Antiquarian Books (United States)
Condition
Good; covers detached; half title and final blank leaf of the binder reinforced along the gutter with a strip of silk backed tap
Description
Paris: Roret ... Dijon, chez l'Auteur, 1834. Second printing.. Original printed wrappers mounted to paper covered boards.. Good; covers detached; half title and final blank leaf of the binder reinforced along the gutter with a strip of silk backed tape of indeterminate age. The original printed wrappers have been mounted to paper covered binding board. Awkward repair to a tear into one folding plate (no loss).. 8vo, [2], x, [1] - 95, [1 - blank] + 115 plates (2 unnumbered). There is a printed title and engraved title. Author's stamp on the verso of the half-title. Berthaux's book was reprinted several times. The first was 1828, issued with fewer plates (87) and less text. The second printing is revised and expanded. The sections devoted to lock design and construction, decorative architectural ornaments, and horological wheel-work are the most important. As a handbook there is nothing else like it published in the 19th century.
Rift

Rift by GRENFELL PRESS; Peter COLE

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Title
Rift
Author
GRENFELL PRESS; Peter COLE
Seller
Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Condition
A fine copy with slightest of toning to edges of wrappers
Description
New York: The Grenfell Press, 1986. A fine copy with slightest of toning to edges of wrappers. 8vo. Sewn in wrappers; dust wrapper with woodcut by Joel Shapiro. FIRST EDITION, number 13 of 150 copies signed by Cole and Shapiro.
The Shorter Catechism With Proof Texts. Compiled, And Translated By, Rev. A. N. Chamberlin. [Proof Sheets]

The Shorter Catechism With Proof Texts. Compiled, And Translated By, Rev. A. N. Chamberlin. [Proof Sheets] by [Indigenous History – Christian Missionaries – Cherokee Language] Chamberlin, Amory Nelson

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Title
The Shorter Catechism With Proof Texts. Compiled, And Translated By, Rev. A. N. Chamberlin. [Proof Sheets]
Author
[Indigenous History – Christian Missionaries – Cherokee Language] Chamberlin, Amory Nelson
Seller
Auger Down Books (United States)
Condition
Marginal damage and fading to text; excellent.
Description
Indian Territory: N.p., 1892. Folio of eleven unbound sheets (forty-four pages) measuring approximately 6 x 8 inches. Marginal damage and fading to text; excellent.. Amory Nelson Chamberlin (1821–1894) was born on Brainerd Mission in what is now Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son and grandson of missionaries. Fluent in both English and Cherokee, Chamberlin worked as an interpreter and served under General Stand Watie in the Confederate States Army.[1] After the war, Chamberlin established the Pheasant Hill Mission near Vinita, Indian Territory, with Reverend Hamilton Balentine, preaching in Cherokee and English.[2] Offered here is a Cherokee-language version of the Shorter Catechism, translated by Chamberlin. The Cherokee written language is a syllabary—a writing system in which symbols represent whole syllables—developed in the early 19th century by Sequoyah, a Cherokee leader and inventor. It was one of the first writing systems for an Indigenous American language and significantly increased Cherokee literacy within a short time of its adoption in the 1820s.[3] We find fifteen copies of Chamberlin’s catechism in OCLC. Of interest to historians of the Cherokee nation, its language, and its Christian missionaries. [1] Lon H. Eakes, “Rev. Amory Nelson Chamberlin, 1821–1894,” Chronicles of Oklahoma 12, no. 1 (1934): 97–102. [2] O.B. Campbell, Vinita, I.T.: The Story of a Frontier Town of the Cherokee Nation 1871–1907 (The Oklahoma Publishing Co., 1909). [3] Willard Walker and James Sarbaugh, “The Early History of the Cherokee Syllabary,” Ethnohistory 40, no. 1 (Winter 1993): 70–94.
The Works of Robert Burns; With An Account of His Life and A Criticism on His Writings, Volumes I - IV

The Works of Robert Burns; With An Account of His Life and A Criticism on His Writings, Volumes I - IV by Burns, Robert

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The Works of Robert Burns; With An Account of His Life and A Criticism on His Writings, Volumes I - IV
Author
Burns, Robert
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Swan's Fine Books (United States)
Condition
Good +
Description
Edinburgh: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1813. Hardcover. Good +. 4 volumes (complete), octavo size, 1775 total pp. A cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora around the world, Robert Burns (1759-1796) is widely regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement; his poetry is known for using the Scots language, as well as a light Scots dialect and English. His work is celebrated for its language and lyricism, and perhaps his best known poem is "Auld Lang Syne", set to the tune of a traditional Scottish folk song; many of his poems were influenced by his work as a farmer and the natural world, such as "To a Mouse" and "Tam o' Shanter". This four-volume set, the seventh edition, not only contains Burns' poems, but also a thorough biography of his life, accompanied by numerous letters he wrote, and a critical analysis of his writings, to form a scholarly examination of one of Scotland's greatest poets. ___DESCRIPTION: Half tan leather with blue marbled paper boards, gilt rules and tan decorative pattern on the spines, brown leather spine labels with gilt lettering, all edges stained brown, blue, red, and yellow marbled endpapers, each title page with a different black-and-white illustration; octavo size (8.5" by 5.5"), pagination: Volume 1: [i-v] vi-ix [x] xi-xii [1] 2-395; Volume 2: [i-v] vi-viii [ix] x-xxiv [1] 2-470; Volume 3: [i-v] vi-xii [1] 2-422; Volume 4: [i-v] vi-xxiv [1] 2-414 [415-416]. ___CONDITION: Volumes are very good overall, with strong, square text blocks with solid hinges, entirely free of prior owner markings; we are grading as good plus due to the following condition issues, mostly to the binding: the covers are clean overall but with minor soiling, all volumes with rubbing to the edges and corners, with all corners gently bumped, marbled paper is beginning to lift at the bottom right corners of volumes 1 and 4, a few pages creased and minor foxing to a few of the interior pages in each volume, but interior pages are clean overall. All volumes have shallow ripples to the interior pages, we presume from the way the paper dried (there is no evidence of dampstaining). ___POSTAGE:  Please note that due to the weight of this set additional postage may apply; please inquire 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.
I WALK ALONE (1947) Photo ft. Lancaster, Scott at newsstand

I WALK ALONE (1947) Photo ft. Lancaster, Scott at newsstand by Paramount

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I WALK ALONE (1947) Photo ft. Lancaster, Scott at newsstand
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Paramount
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Walterfilm, Inc. (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Paramount. No binding. Fine. [Los Angeles]: Paramount Pictures, 1947. Vintage original 8 x 10"" (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white print still photo, coded ""10008-110"", fine. This is a great film noir image. Burt Lancaster and Lizabeth Scott stand tensely by a newsstand as its vendor hawks a newspaper with Lancaster's image, identified as that of a killer wanted by the police. Silver, Ward. Ursini, Porfiro, p. 146. Grant, p. 330.
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TYPED LETTER SIGNED, TO JOHN RITCHIE, JR., APRIL 7, 1913: APRIL 7, 1913.MR. JOHN RITCHIE, JR.,BACK BAY,BOSTON, MASS.MY DEAR MR. RITCHIE:-YOUR LETTER OF MARCH 14, WITH ENCLOSURE, REACHED ME ONLY THIS DAY. ACCEPT MY THANKS FOR YOUR KINDNESS. I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR THE SUGGESTIONS REGARDING ARTICLE FOR THE "SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN". THIS ARTICLE WAS FORWARDED TO THE "SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN" ON MARCH 20. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO MAKE USE OF THE EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS YOU OFFER. LET ME ASSURE YOU THAT I FULLY APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS, AND BELIEVE ME,MOST SINCERELY YOURS,RUDOLPH BLANKENBURGMAYOR.K.; [In stationer's type at head of letter: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PHILADELPHIA RUDOLPH BLANKENBURG MAYOR]. An illustration of the seal of Philadelphia is at the top left corner of the letterhead. Underlined text denotes the signature by Blankenburg, Rudolph

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TYPED LETTER SIGNED, TO JOHN RITCHIE, JR., APRIL 7, 1913: APRIL 7, 1913.MR. JOHN RITCHIE, JR.,BACK BAY,BOSTON, MASS.MY DEAR MR. RITCHIE:-YOUR LETTER OF MARCH 14, WITH ENCLOSURE, REACHED ME ONLY THIS DAY. ACCEPT MY THANKS FOR YOUR KINDNESS. I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR THE SUGGESTIONS REGARDING ARTICLE FOR THE "SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN". THIS ARTICLE WAS FORWARDED TO THE "SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN" ON MARCH 20. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO MAKE USE OF THE EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS YOU OFFER. LET ME ASSURE YOU THAT I FULLY APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS, AND BELIEVE ME,MOST SINCERELY YOURS,RUDOLPH BLANKENBURGMAYOR.K.; [In stationer's type at head of letter: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR PHILADELPHIA RUDOLPH BLANKENBURG MAYOR]. An illustration of the seal of Philadelphia is at the top left corner of the letterhead. Underlined text denotes the signature
Author
Blankenburg, Rudolph
Seller
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (United States)
Description
[Philadelphia, 1913. 8" x 105". Two horizontal folds, else Very Good. Rudolph Blankenburg, the Mayor of Philadelphia, wrote an article for the Scientific American entitled, "The Municipal Need of Technically Trained Men" which was published in Vol. 108, April 12, 1913, pp. 341-343. This letter evidently pertains to that article. The recipient of Blankenburg's letter, John Ritchie, Jr., was one of the organizers of the Boston Scientific Society. He and Seth Carlo Chandler, Jr., devised a telegraphic code that substantially improved the transmission of numerical scientific data. We do not warrant the genuineness of the signature.
MR. WINTHROP'S VOTE ON THE WAR BILL

MR. WINTHROP'S VOTE ON THE WAR BILL by [Winthrop, Robert]

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Title
MR. WINTHROP'S VOTE ON THE WAR BILL
Author
[Winthrop, Robert]
Seller
David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (United States)
Description
[Boston]: Eastburn's Press, 18 State Street, 1846. 12pp. Disbound with a bit of loosening, else Very Good. In light pencil, "Hon. R.C. Winthrop | July 6, 1866". A defense of Whig Congressman Winthrop for his vote in favor of the Mexican War. AI 46-7605 [5].
Without Sorcery

Without Sorcery by Sturgeon, Theodore

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Title
Without Sorcery
Author
Sturgeon, Theodore
Seller
Carpetbagger Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
[Philadelphia]: Prime Press, 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. Illustrated by L. Robert Tschirky. Near Fine in an about Near Fine jacket, unclipped ($3.00), generally rubbed, bumped at the edges. Black cloth, some spotting and pushed at the head and foot of the spine, with gilt lettering on the spine. Square and firmly bound, some soiling at the edges, clean internally. The debut work of the Science Fiction Hall of Famer.
The Birds' Christmas Carol

The Birds' Christmas Carol by Wiggin, Kate Douglas

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Title
The Birds' Christmas Carol
Author
Wiggin, Kate Douglas
Seller
lizzyoung bookseller (United States)
Condition
Green illustrated cloth covered boards, decorated in gilt. Very good
Description
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1912. Hardcover. Green illustrated cloth covered boards, decorated in gilt. Very good. 91 pages. Beautifully illustrated Christmas tale with over 25 adornments by Katherine R. Wireman. Clean copy, boards lightly rubbed at corners and spine.
The Fraud (Signed First Edition)

The Fraud (Signed First Edition) by Smith, Zadie

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The Fraud (Signed First Edition)
Author
Smith, Zadie
Seller
Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
ISBN
9780593657591
Condition
Fine
Description
New York: Penguine Press, 2023. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo.,454pp. Beautiful Stated First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust jacket, ($29.00), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Signed by the author on the flyleaf. A gorgeous collectible copy.
Stockyard Institute: 25 years of Art and Radical Pedagogy

Stockyard Institute: 25 years of Art and Radical Pedagogy by WIDHOLM, Julie Rodrigues

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Stockyard Institute: 25 years of Art and Radical Pedagogy
Author
WIDHOLM, Julie Rodrigues
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Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN
9780578827780
Description
Chicago, IL: DePaul Art Museum, 2021. First edition. Softcover. 232 pages. Features an introduction by and acknowledgements by curator Julie Rodrigues Widholm, an interview with Jim Duignan and Allison Peters Quinn, and texts by Jorge Lucero, Nato Thompson, and Rachel L. S. Harper. Includes numerous illustrations of the various projects, a chronology, selected exhibition history and bibliography, list of publications and contributor biographies. A near fine copy in die-cut wrappers with some very minor wear.
Carnival of Lust

Carnival of Lust by Williams, J.X.

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Carnival of Lust
Author
Williams, J.X.
Seller
Kenneth Mallory Bookseller. ABAA (United States)
Condition
Very good
Description
np: Nightstand Books, 1959. Mass market paperback. Very good. Mass market paperback. First Printing. Slight spine lean with some minor creasing, wraps a bit rubbed with a small crease to the bottom front corner, else very good.

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