London: New Era. 10 full page plates and almost 400 illustrations within the text. 530 pages, thick 4to, handsomely rebound in 3/4 burgundy morocco. London: New Ear Publishing, no date, ca. 1933. Fine. More about The Art and Craft of Hairdressing
Carmel: Gallery Graphics Press, 1983. Nearly 850 color and b/w photo Illus. 4to, blue cloth, d.w. (Carmel, CA): Gallery Graphics Press, (1983). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More about Antique Combs & Purses
New York: James Gregory, 1864. Illustrated throughout with 26 wood-engraved prints, all with tissue guards. 32 pages, unpaginated. Short slim 4to, original white glossy pictorial stiff wrappers, lightly faded and soiled, rebacked in plain brown cloth. A charming children's alphabet book satirical in nature with rhymes. Each letter begins a rhyme with an illustration and together they tell the story of the origin, manufacture, & use of a hair dressing that was supposed to cure baldness. New York: James g.... More about Carrot-Pomade
New York: Broadway Books, 2000. 276 pages, 8vo, black and brown cloth-backed boards, dust wrapper. New York: Broadway Books, (2000). First edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More about Beethoven's Hair
New York: Scribner, 1945. Profusely illustrated with black & white drawings. 332pp.4to, blue cloth; light shelf-wear. N.Y.: Scribner, 1945. First Edition. More about The Mode In Hats and Headdress
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!
Forget about Paris' Shakespeare Company, Venice Acqua Alta or Buenos Aires' L'ateneo: Argosy Bookstore really has all the content, class and charm, not to mention really book connoisseurs on the staff. The best bookstore I've ever been.