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3 vols., 3 portraits, 4to, boards, d.w.; inside hinge of volume 3 repaired. La Habana, l965-67. Finlay was the first to suggest that mosquitoes carried yellow fever infection. More
3 vols., 3 portraits, 4to, boards, d.w.; inside hinge of volume 3 repaired. La Habana, l965-67. Finlay was the first to suggest that mosquitoes carried yellow fever infection. More
Paris: Audot, 1820. Illustrated at rear with 5 extraordinary color lithographs by C. de Lasteyrie, showing a man in progressive stages of yellow fever. Extra folding lithograph plate "A la Memoire d'Andre Mazet" is bound-in as a frontispiece.vi + vi, 144 pages. Short thin folio, blue morocco-backed marbled boards (edges are a bit of edgeworn; some foxing to text but plates are clean); marbled endpapers, t.e.g. Paris: Audot, 1820. First edition. Very good(+). A small paper bearing the inscription "A..... More
New York: 1931. Illustrated with tables. 18 pages (pp. 533-55) IN: The Journal of Experimental Medicine, vol. 54, no. 4. 8vo, original green printed wrappers. New York, 1931. First Edition. Whole number 4 offered entire. Very good. Intraperitoneal protection test. GM 5464. More
San Francisco: Cypress, 1993. Illustrated with a handful of b/w photos. 216 pages. 8vo, red boards, d.w. San Francisco: Cypress, (1993). First edition. A near fine copy in a near fine wrapper, lightly scuffed. More
I thought you'd find this interesting: I learned of Argosy by reading a bit of "bad" publicity in the book "Used and Rare" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone; no doubt you're familiar with it. (It was unfortunate that the authors had to grind their ax in print in what was an otherwise enjoyable book.) But I had never heard of Argosy before and my curiosity was piqued, so negative comments notwithstanding, I decided to pay a brief visit to the store. I reserved a book (long sought-after) ahead of time because I knew I'd be on an extremely tight schedule with several stops to make in just a few hours' time. Calling to reserve the book was a pleasant, very efficient experience, with a prompt return call to confirm availability. When I stopped in to purchase the book, the greeting (by one of the sisters, I'm not sure which) was extremely pleasant, the service so prompt and also she informed me of a signed letter by the subject I was interested in (unfortunately, I was unable to purchase the letter that day). I found the photo of Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Caesar (or Antony?) and Cleopatra which hangs over the register very interesting-- had seen it before in a book. My only disappointment was that I was unable to actually spend time in the store-- it looked so inviting! But I will make it a point to spend time there on my next visit. So you see, even bad publicity can be very beneficial! Thank you for an enjoyable, if brief, experience!
Wow! I received my book today, and am very, very pleased with my purchase. I have recommended your store to the Alibris community and hope to do business with you again! Thank you!!!!