New York: Abrams, 1998. Full-bleed frontispiece; 91 illustrations including 77 plates in color and many full-bleed images. 128 pages. Slim 4to, red cloth with gold stamping, dust wrapper. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in association with Abrams, (1998). First edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Museum of Modern Art, 2005. Illustrated throughout in color. 256 pages. Tall, wide 4to, blue cloth, d.w., very slightly scuffed and discolored at edges. New York: Museum of Modern Art, (2005). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Printed in conjunction with an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (June 26 - September 12, 2005) and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (October 20, 2005 - January 16, 2006). More
Amsterdam: Meulenhoff International, 1969. Preface by Harry Holtzman. Numerous tinted illustrations. 92 pages. Slim oblong folio, black cloth, d.w. (some sunning at edges). Amsterdam: Meulenhoff International, (1969). First edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Chicago: The Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation, 1933. Vibrant color illustrations throughout. Slim oblong 8vo, blue printed boards, edgeworn. Chicago: The Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation, (1933). Paperclip impression on first several pages and small discoloration on front endpaper, still a very good copy. More
New York: Harper & Row, 1962. 4 vols. 10 x 7 x 4 cm. pink cloth printed in brown, with dust wrappers, all in a pictorial box. New York: Harper & Row, (1962). The dust wrappers are all slightly dust soiled & worn at the edges; The box is worn at the edges, but sturdy. More
New York: Stokes, 1940. Black & white illustratons, 8vo, light blue cloth, corners rubbed, spine a bit faded. New York: Stokes, 1940. First Edition. Very good. More
New York: Harper, 2000. Illustrated profusely in b/w and color. 226 pages. Small 4to, black cloth, scuffed d.w. New York: Harper, (2000). First edition. A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
New York: Meredith Press, 1968. Oblong 8vo, pictorial boards, (edges rubbed). d.w. New York: Meredith Press, (1968). First Edition. The dust wrapper has the original price of $2.95. More
New York: Abrams, 2000. Translated from Russian by Antonina W. Bouis and Anya Kucharev. Frontispievc and replete with 840 b/w illustrations. 480 pages. Thick 4to, tan stamped cloth, d.w. New York: Abrams, (2000). First edition in English. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Scribner, 1927. Black & white illustrations throughout the text. 8vo, blue cloth, d.w. chipped & worn. New York: Scribner's, 1927. First Edition. A very nice clean copy in a rubbed dust wrapper. More
New York: Vendome, 1999. Profusely illustrated with color photographs. 256 pages. Tall 4to, blue boards, d.w. New York.: Vendome Press, (1999). First American edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Rizzoli, 1998. Profusely illustrated in color with photographs by Melo Minnella. 323 pages. Large square 4to, black cloth, d.w. New York: Rizzoli, (!998). First American edition. A near copy in very good(+) dust wrapper. More
New York: Knopf, 1983. Black & white illustrations throughout the text. 397 pages, glossy pictorial white boards, d.w. New York: Knopf, 1983. First Edition. Near Fine. Long inscription by the author on the fly leaf. More
Upper Saddle RIver: Prentice Hall, 2005. 8vo, black boards, gold type, d.w. (Upper Saddle River): Prentice Hall, (2005). First Edition. Fine. Boldly signed on the fly leaf by Donald Trump. More
New York: Lippincott, 1944. Illustrated by the author.8vo, brown cloth (some stains & binding wear). New York: Lippincott, 1944. First Edition. More
New York: henley, 1891. Illustrated. Thin 16mo, blue cloth stamped in silver. New York: Norman Henley, 1891. A manual of electrical calculations by arithmetic methods. More
New York: Abrams, 2007. Illustrated with color photographs throughout. 215 pages with gilt edges. 4to, pictorial boards, dust wrapper. New York: Abrams, (2007). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Paris: Denys Thierry, 1683. Miniature map. Copper plate engraving. Image measures 5 3/4" x 4" This miniature engraving depicts a large sun shining over a serene city and river view. This print was published in the 1683 French edition of Mallet's "Description de l'Univers." It is in very good condition. Allain Manesson-Mallet (1630-1706) advanced from his position of musket bearer under Louis XIV to eventually occupy the position of "maitre de mathematiques" to the French King. He was the author..... More
Milan: Skira, 2001. Illustrated with color paintings and frescos throughout. 278 pages. 4to, tan boards, dust wrapper. Milan: Skira, (2001). A fine copy of this scarce book in a fine dust wrapper. More
London: Thames & Hudson, 1997. Profusely illustrated in color. 224 pages. Tall 4to, black boards, d.w. London: Thames & Hudson, (1997). Small dents in cover, still near fine in a very good dust wrapper. More
New York: G.H.Buek, 1894. 18 numbers of this weekly publication. 288 color illustrations. Oblong 4to, Colored pictorial wrappers. New York: G.H. Buek, May - Sept., 1894. The covers are lightly dust soiled, but the interiors, with two plates a page, are fine. More
1995. A.L.S. "Hillary", on blue White House stationary, March 17th, 1995, as First Lady, 8vo. one page, to Senator Paul Simon, reflecting on his up-coming retirement from the U.S. Senate, in part:"...Your consistent concern for the well-being of all our people, as well as our future generations, is an inspiration to me and your many admirers ...and... Although I regret your decision to retire, I know you and Jeanne will continue to serve Illinois and the country for years to..... More
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006. Illustrated with color paintings, photographs and sketches throughout. 350 pages. Thick 4to, purple boards, dust wrapper. New Haven: Yale University Press, (2006). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
Paris: Denys Thierry, 1683. Miniature map. Copper plate engraving. Image measures 5 3/4" x 4" This miniature engraving depicts an erupting Mount Gibel, or Mount Etna in Sicily. The image shows the volcano, bursting with flames and smoke, with lava flowing down its slopes toward the city of Catania. People are seen fleeing the eruption towards the coast, many boarding small rowboats. Building are aflame, and four large ships are visible in the foreground. The scene depicts the eruption of..... More
1874. Exceptional signature and sentiment: "Henry W. Longfellow - Yours sincerely - 1874", set into a diamond-cut white mat with two openings to 4" X 2 1/2", accompanied by a steel engraving of Longfellow in his later years to 4 1/2" X 5 1/2", and placed into a simple brown frame to 9 1/2" X 13 1/2". Boldly signed and in excellent condition. LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth (1807 - 1882). American poet best remembered for such classics as %u201CPaul Revere%u2019s Ride%u201D..... More
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