New York: Grossman Publishers, 1974. Illustrated in color. 111 pages, slim 4to, rust colored cloth (some spotting to cloth), dust wrapper (price clipped and some sunning). New York: Grossman. A very good copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Presentation copy, signed by author on front free endpaper. Also includes a typed letter discussing the gift of the book and a visit Keegan paid the recipient. More
Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1969. Given by Jeff King. Text and Paintings Recorded by Maude Oakes. Commentary by Joseph Campbell. Elephant folio, black cloth box containg 18 color lithograph plates, loose as issued, and a separate 55 page softcover book. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1969. Second edition in new format, rearranged, with revisions and new preface. A fine copy in a near fine box. Bollingen Series I. More
New York: Dutton, 1926. With an introduction by Witter Bynner. 82 pages. Slim 8vo, cloth-backed red decorative boards with paper labels on spine and cover; yellow printed d.w. New York: E.P. Dutton, (1926). Limited edition - one of 750 copies. Very slightly musty, otherwise a fine copy in near fine dust wrapper, inscribed by the author. 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!
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