Thirteen-Star Flags; Keys to Identification
Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1973. Illus. 62pp. 4to, pictorial cloth. Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1973. First Edition. More
Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1973. Illus. 62pp. 4to, pictorial cloth. Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1973. First Edition. More
Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1972. Illus. 4to, 3/4 blue cloth with red board spine, cloth lightly soiled. Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1972. More
London: Laurie & James Whittle, 1795. 25 maps on 37 double page map sheets with original outline coloring and magnificent cartouches. 12 of the maps are large format diptychs including a beautiful map of the world. Later issue of an atlas first published in 1773 by Robert Sayer. There are no stains or tears. There are manuscript notes in red pencil on the top of plate 22, the map of Poland. Volume measures 54 x 40 cm ( 21 1/2"..... More
USA: Lloyd's Register of American Yachts, 1965. 88 pages. 68 pages of color illustrations. Oblong 8vo, blue cloth with silver lettering. USA: Lloyd's Register of American Yachts, 1965. A near fine copy. More
New York: Barnes & Noble Books, 2002. Many color photo Illus. by the author. Square 4to, blue cloth, d.w. New York: Barnes & Noble, (2002). Fine. More
New York: Lorenz Books, 2001. Over 600 color Illus. 128pp. 8vo, pr. wrs. (New York): Lorenz Books, (2001). Fine. 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!
I have just received John Ruskin's "The King of the Golden River" by this morning mail. Thank you very much for your kind arrangements.