Paul Fischer
Copenhagen: Rhodos Internationalt, 1991. Many color and b/w Illus. Small folio, pictorial wrappers. (Kobenhavn): Rhodos Internationalt, (1991). Fine Text in Danish. More
Copenhagen: Rhodos Internationalt, 1991. Many color and b/w Illus. Small folio, pictorial wrappers. (Kobenhavn): Rhodos Internationalt, (1991). Fine Text in Danish. More
Texas: A&M University Press, 2003. Illustrated in black and white. xiv, 177 pages. Tall, slim 8vo, red cloth, d.w. (sunned at spine, rear upper corner bumped). College Station: Texas A&M University Press, (2003). First Edition. Corner lightly bumped, otherwise fine. A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
London: J. Johnson, 1807. Illustrated with 12 fine aquatint plates by Carr. [4], 374 pages. 8vo, rebound in full navy blue morocco; gilt-ruled and lettered spine with raised bands. London: J. Johnson, 1807. Second edition. A very good(+) copy. More
New York: Rizzoli, 2001. Illustrated in color. 256 pages, 4to, pale blue cloth, dust wrapper. New York: Rizzoli, (2001). A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Philadelphia: Carriage Monthly Engravings and Printing House. Original poster. Color lithograph. 51.5 x 35 inches. Unusual advertising poster is dated to circa 1891 features light carriages, harnesses and sleighs manufactured by J. H. Birch. Issued by the Carriage Monthly Engraving and Printing House in Philadelphia, PA, the poster shows some of the products manufactured by J. H. Birch in Burlington, N.J. These also include horse clothings, blankets, robes, whips, saddles, bridles, and everything pertaining to the road, track and stable..... More
London: Macmillan, 1872. 50 woodcut Illustrations by John Tenniel. [12], 224, [4] pages. Small 8vo, original red cloth with circular devices on front & back covers; professionally re-cased with some of the original spine preserved; black end-papers, all edges gilt. London: Macmillan, 1872. Thirteenth Thousand. An early impression, from the same year as the first edition. A very good(-) copy with spine darkened and boards somewhat discolored; original endpapers are retained but neatly strengthened at the hinge; rear endpaper with..... More
Chicago: American Bar Association, 1978. Black & white illustrations. xi, 59 pages. Thin oblong 8vo, brown cloth with gilt lettering at spine, d.w. (lightly toned at edges). Chicago: American Bar Association, (1978). First edition. A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. History of the founding of the American Bar Association. More
London: Constable, 1934. 4 plates. 8vo, light foxing on end papers, burgundy cloth. London:Constable & Co., 1934. First Edition. Very Good. Disclosure of the Wise forgeries. More
New York: Haskell, 1971. With four plates. 400 pages. 8vo, brown cloth. New York: Haskell, 1971. A fine copy. Disclosure of the Wise forgeries. More
New York: Putnam, 1903. Frontispiece. Illustrated in sepia and black and white with lettered tissue guards. Decorative title page. 310 pages, (deckle edges), large 8vo, forest green crushed levant with floral gilt stamping, (hinges starting to crack slightly but still firm) raised spine bands, inner gilt rubricated dentelles, top edge gilt, and mottled endpapers. New York: Putnam, 1901. New York: Putnam, 1903. A very good(+) copy. Subtle remains of adhesive from removed bookplate on front attached endpaper. More
New York: Putnam, 1901. Frontispiece. Illustrated in sepia and black and white with photographs and reproductions of artworks with lettered tissue guards. Decorative title page. 312 pages, (deckle edges), large 8vo, forest green crushed levant with floral gilt stamping, (hinges starting to crack slightly but still firm) raised spine bands, inner gilt rubricated dentelles, top edge gilt, and mottled endpapers. New York: Putnam, 1901. A very good(+) copy. Bookplate on front attached endpaper. More
London: John Cary, 1818. Case map. Engraving mounted on linen, with original hand coloring. Image measures 29.75" x 24.75". Beautifully detailed case map of England, Wales and part of Scotland. Shows sailing paths and distances and major land routes, distinguishing between mail coach roads and stage coach roads. Minor overall wear, particularly to linen along original folds. A small stain near compass rose. Original case is intact, but worn. John Cary (1754-1835) was a British cartographer and engraver. His highly..... More
London: G. & J. Cary, 1806. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 18" x 20.5". This stunning early 19th century map of Asia by Cary depicts the continent, showing from Europe to Japan, and as far south as New Zealand. Identifies the Great Wall of China. The disputed waters between Korea and Japan are here unlabeled. Important cities, rivers, towns, mountains, deserts, islands and other topographical features are noted throughout. Focusing on the political divisions at the time..... More
London: John Cary, 1811. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 17.75" x 20.25". Detailed map of the Austrian Empire. Overall toning, full original margins. More
London: John Cary, 1811. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 18" x 20". Beautiful map of Portugal and part of Spain. Full original margins, slight mat burn along upper right edge, image unaffected. Small ink stains in bottom margin. John Cary (1754-1835) was a British cartographer and engraver. His highly detailed and accurate maps mark a turning point from the earlier emphasis on decoration toward a greater emphasis on information. This map is a fine example of Cary's work..... More
London: G. & J. Cary, 1813. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 9 1/4" x 11 1/4", London: 1813. Beautifully colored early 19th century map of Persia by Cary depicts the region extending from the Black Sea to the Indus River. Hand colored to delineate regions and provinces, the map notes important cities, rivers, towns, mountains, deserts, and other topographical features throughout. Relief is depicted by hachure. 'The Great Pearl Fishery' is noted in the Gulf. John Cary..... More
London: John Cary, 1813. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 11" x 9", sheet measures 16" x 12". In very good condition. John Cary (1754-1835) was a British cartographer and engraver. His highly detailed and accurate maps mark a turning point from the earlier emphasis on decoration toward a greater emphasis on information. This map is a fine example of Cary's work. More
London: John Cary, 1813. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 18.25" x 20.25". Sheet measures 21.5" x 27.25". This map of the Malabar coast in India is by John Cary and covers the southern region of the Indian subcontinent, from Bombay in south to the southern tip of India. Includes parts of the Isle of Ceylon or Sri Lanka. The map is extremely detail reflecting Cary's attention to accuracy and dedication to keeping his maps up-to-date. It is in..... More
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1975. Illustrated in black and white. xxxvi, 812 pages. Thick 8vo, grey cloth, d.w. (edgeworn and scratched). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1975. Corners lightly bumped, internally clean and tight. A very good(+) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More
Brooklandwood: 1819. 3 pages (front and back), 10 x 7.75 inches, Brooklandwood, January 17, 1819. Written to General H. Welles concerning the political atmosphere and the economic situation of the country, in part: "Mr. L.A Jones, having called on me like a wandering Jew...offers me an opportunity of writing to you...with further communication of current events..." Several folds and pencil notations; foxing in several spots; one small piece of paper missing from the removal of the wax seal on the..... More
Bergamo: Istituto Italiano D'Arti Grafiche, 1946. Illustrated in b/w and color images. 163 pages + plates. 4to, green cloth. Bergamo: Istituto Italiano D'Arti Grafiche, (1946). A good copy--boards bowed, fading to spine and edges. More
Florence: Cya, 1945. 14 tipped in color plates and 44 in black & white. Tall square 8vo, maroon back cloth backed boards, d.w. (chipped at edges). Florence: Cya, ca 1945. First Edition. Scarce. Very good. With the small ownership signature of art historian Meyer Schapiro. More
New York: Ackerman, J., 1853. Sea Chart. Uncolored lithograph. Image measures 10.5" x 17". Nice sea chart showing parts of the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. Features depths, topographical details, marshes and tidal movement. Minor overall toning. More
Paris: Briand, 1810. Translated into French by Florian. Engraved frontispieces in all volumes. 159; 155; 190; 171; 171; 160pp. Slim 12mos, original calf- backed boards with gilt spines (well-rubbed but sound and attractive; scattered foxing; endpapers torn or missing on several volumes). Paris: Briand, 1810. A very good copy of this early French edition. More
New York: Hill and Wang, 2002. Lightly illustrated in b/w. 559 pages. 8vo, charcoal boards, d.w. New York: Hill and Wang, (2002). First edition. A very good(+) copy--slight staining to top edge, scuffing near head of boards; in a very good(+) wrapper, edges lightly scuffed, sticker residue on rear panel. More
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