Neuchatel: Griffon, 1962. All texts by the artist, translated from the French. Illustrated throughout, a few in color; musical record in pouch at rear. 129pp. Slim 4to, white-lettered gray cloth, d.w. Neuchatel: Editions du Griffon, 1962. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper, inscribed by the artist on the title page. the Sculpture of the Twentieth Century. A collection edited and published by Marcel Joray. More
New York: Leon Amiel, 1980. Illustrated with 126 color plates and 128 in b/w, plus 2 original color lithographs, blank on rear. 160 pages. Thin 4to, pink textured boards, d.w. New York: Leon Amiel, (1980). Text pages are a bit toned at edges, otherwise a near fine copy in very good(+) dust wrapper. This copy has an original ink drawing and signed inscription on the front end papers. More
New York: Walker, 1992. 8vo, cloth, d.w. New York: Walker, (1992). First Edition. Autographed on the title page. More
New York: Walker, 1991. 8vo, orange boards, d.w. N.Y.: Walker, (1991). First Edition. Fine. Scrawled autograph of the author on the title page, and with a publicity photo of him laid in. More
London: Chatto & Windus, 1931. Tall 8vo, green cloth, uncut; spine faded. London: Chatto & Windus, 1931. Limited First Edition. One of 210 signed copies. More
New York: Crosby Gaige, 1928. 8vo, original blue cloth. New York: Crosby Gaige, 1928. Limited First Edition. One of 900 copies, autographed by Aldington and by Bruce Rogers. Spine slightly faded, still a near fine copy. More
New York: Doran, 1926. 2 vols. green cloth, dust wrappers (wrappers dust soiled, edgeworn and large closed tear on front panel of volume 1 wrapper). N.Y., 1926. Limited First Edition. One of 250 copies, autographed by the author and especially prepared for the Edgar Allan Poe Shrine, Richmond, Virginia. With the first issue point pertaining to the wineglass in the Longfellow plate. A fine set in very good(-) dust wrappers. Laid in is an A.L.S from bookseller John S. Van..... More
New York: Harper, 1925. 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Harper, 1925. First Edition. Inscribed by the author. More
Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1969. 177 pages, 8vo, red cloth with a gilt-lettered spine, dust wrapper (worn and chipped). Carbondale & Edwardsville: Southern Illinois University Press, (1969). A near fine copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Inscribed and signed "Marcia" by the editor on the front free endpaper. More
New York: Vantage, 1994. Numerous black and white photographic illustrations. Slim 4to, black cloth, d.w. New York: Vantage, (1994). Fine. Inscribed by the author on the fly-leaf. More
Norwalk: Easton, 1991. Illustrated. 667pp. Thick 8vo, gilt-stamped burgundy leather, a.e.g. Norwalk: Easton Press, (1991). First edition. A fine copy, signed by the author. More
New York: Crown, 1984. Illustrated in color by Beni Montresor. Adapted by Alan Benjamin. 4to, cloth, d.w. New York: Crown, 1984. First Edition. Presentation copy: "For Howard and his family with a kiss from Beni Montresor 1985" More
Santa Fe: Twin Palms, 2002. Illustrated throughout with duotone photographs. Slim 4to, white pictorial boards, matching d.w (a bit yellowed and scuffed on rear panel). Santa Fe: Twin Palms, 2002. Limited first edition - one of 1000 copies, this one signed by Anderson & Low on the limitation page. Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Based in London, Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low have worked as the photographic team since 1990. This book features nude photographs of the..... More
London: Annely Juda Fine Art, 2005. Illustrated in color and black and white. 72 pages, slim oblong 8vo, tan pictorially stamped cloth. London: Annely Juda Fine Art, 2005. A fine copy (every so slightly bumped spine ends). Signed David Nash on the title page with a drawing of a pyramid, a sphere, and a cube. More
Berkeley: Oyez, 1968. Essays in Tribute and Definition. 8vo, printed wrappers. Oyez, 1968. First Edition. Review copy. Inscribed by the author. Crease in front cover, otherwise fine. More
New York: Abrams, 1979. Color and black and white illustrations throughout. 99pp. Slim square 8vo, purple cloth, d.w. New York: Abrams, (1979). First edition. A fine copy. Inscribed by Arakawa in ink on title page. More
New York: Weyhe, 1956. 28 plates by Weston. 102pp., very small stain on fore edge, not affecting the margins. Square 4to, black cloth (extremities of spine rubbed and worn), d.w. is present, but tattered and in pieces. New York: Weyhe, (1956). First Edition. Very good(+). Inscribed on the fly-leaf by the author "Merle & Isabell" More
New York: Duell, 1950. Illustrated. Large 12mo, decorative salmon and black boards, printed board slipcase, slightly sun-darkened. New York: Duell Sloan, (1950). Limited Edition. A fine copy, unfaded, in a very good(+) slipcase. One of 1050 copies designed and signed by Merle Armitage. More
New York: Abrams, 1982. Profusely illustrated with 332 images, including 116 plates in color. 250 pages. Oblong 4to, brown cloth, d.w. New York: Harry Abrams, (1982). Second edition, revised. A fine copy in a near fine wrapper. Boldly signed by Motherwell on the front endpaper. More
New York: Knopf, 1983. Numerous color photographic illustrations. Oblong 4to, glossy blue boards, d.w. (wrapper yellowed and a bit mis-aligned; small dampstain at foot). New York: Alfred Knopf, 1983. First Edition. A near fine copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper . Signed on the fly-leaf by the photographer. More
New York: Knopf, 1995. Illustrated with black & white photographs. 289 pages. Short 4to, beige cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Knopf, 1995. First Edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper, inscribed by Arnold on a preliminary page. More
New York: Artists Equity Association, 1959. Slim folio with title page plus 27 illustrated sheets, EACH SIGNED and loose as issued, in a tattered printed paper wrappers. New York: Artists Equity Association, 1959. A limited edition portfolio - Volume X in the publisher's series on American artists. First edition. Overall a very good copy with rough cover but clean plates. A unique copy as all 27 of the artists have signed their respective pages in ink or pencil: Samuel Adler..... More
New York: Viking, 1947. Edited and illustrated with 20 wood engravings by Boris Artzybasheff. 86pp. Thin 8vo, red cloth with paper labels on cover and spine (top of front cover slightly faded and with small white stain below label). New York: Viking Press, 1947. Fifth printing. A very good copy, with a full page original pen and ink drawing and 3 line presentation by the artist on the half-title. More
New York: Matthew Marks Gallery, 1992. Illustrated with 29 b/w line drawings on pale cream background. Slim 4to, white cloth, d.w. (toned at edges and with one 2" triangular chip missing from upper corner). New York: Matthew Marks Gallery, 1992. Limited first edition; quite scarce. A fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. Limited edition -- one of 50 "HC" copies signed by Kelly & Ashbery (colophon states that there were 150 signed copies, with 100 being numbered). A...... More
New York: Matthew Marks Gallery, 1992. Illustrated with 29 b/w line drawings on pale cream background. Slim 4to, white cloth, d.w. New York: Matthew Marks Gallery, 1992. Limited first edition; quite scarce. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. Limited edition -- number 23 of 100 copies signed by Kelly & Ashbery (colophon states that there were 150 signed copies, with 100 being numbered and 50 HC). A catalogue for the Matthew Marks Gallery exhibition, October 14 to November..... 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!
Your wonderful antique book Third Year of the War" written by Edward A Pollard and published by Charles B Richardson arrived Today in Australia. I'm very excited to be the new owner of this Historical record of the American Civil War - this wonderful book has found a good home. Kindest Regards