Authors starting with K from Priscilla Juvelis, Inc.

[Bever, Switzerland]. 2010. Artist's book, one of 13 copies only, all on Epson Archival Matte paper, signed by the artist, Viola Kaeumlen and numbered on the colophon. Page size: 8-1/16 x 5-11/16 inches; 54pp. Bound by the artist: white cloth over boards printed in red with title and author on spine and front panel. Each copy of this limited edition is housed in a hand-stitched tan cloth copy of old Red Cross Aid Bag with copy of World War II Red Cross hand-stitched on front made by the students of the ... more information

[Bever, Switzerland]. 2009. Artists book, one of six copies only, all on River Linen 60lb. cover stock, each signed and numbered in ink on the colophon page by the artist / author, Viola Kaeumlen. Page size: 8 x 8 inches, 68pp. Bound by the artist: rust-colored cloth over boards, title and artist / author printed in black on front panel, back panel stamped with frontispiece photo in black, housed in black Plexi base with clear Plexi cover. The subject is AIDS - and the book a tribute to Dr. Ruth Ruprecht, P... more information

1976. Original painting and collage on artist's board measuring 7-13/16" x 6- 1/16" with tissue overlay on which Keat's has added 3" to a stem with the legend, "Please use this too". The painting is of two daffodils one growing from dark green clump against an aqua background occupying the top two-third's of the board; the bottom third is a paler - greener - mirror image of the daffodil against a darker green background. The flowers are beautiful but haunting. Also inclu... more information

New York. February 21, 1946. Typed Letter Signed in pencil, one page 8-3/8 x 10-3/4", to Mr. Wilson, on Helen Keller's personal letterhead of 15 West 16th Street, New York, dated February 21, 1946. Traces of quarter folds, a bit of yellowing along folds, traces of two paper clip marks on back, else fine. An eloquent letter announcing the formation of the "Helen Keller Committee on the Deaf- blind" formed by the American Foundation for the Blind and asking for his support. Miss Keller writ... more information

Forest Hills, LI. January 10, 1925. To Mr. DeLaitre, typed letter signed, one page, 10-3/8" x 6-3/4", 27 lines, signed in pen at the bottom, "Helen Keller" to Mr. DeLaitre. Evidence of quarter folds, else fine. Helen Keller (1880-1968), noted American lecturer and author, was blind and deaf from the age of two. She spent her life raising money for the blind and other social causes, especially working for The American Foundation for the Blind. In this early letter (she had graduated from... more information

Boston: Thomas Todd. [1904]. First Printing. Pamphlet, 3-1/2" x 6-3/8", 16pp; deep purple wrappers (sewn) lettered in black at front cover. Tiny chip to upper rear tip; pamphlet possibly had been folded lightly as there is a suggestion of creasing. In remarkable condition, very fresh, near fine. Even while still an undergraduate at Radcliffe College, Helen Keller had begun her life's work on behalf of the blind and the deaf. In 1903 she addressed the Massachusetts legislature and was inst... more information

Boston: The Youth's Companion. [1904]. First Edition, Signed by the author on the first page over an image of an Easter lily, in pencil as usual, "Helen Keller". 4to; 2pp; dark blue wrappers printed in silver, the corners chipped, the front cover s split at the edge, the text sewn with light green yarn, covers a bit soiled, about very good. The text is on French folded coated glossy stock; printed in dark blue with images of lilies in light green, with photographic image of a young Helen Kelle... more information

[NP. ND, but ca. 1939]. Photograph (black and white) of Miss Keller with her beloved dog, "Go-Go" an Akita pure bred, inscribed in pencil across the bottom third of photograph, "To Mr. John E. Monahan / in appreciation of his help / fullness. / Cordially / Helen Keller." Size of photograph: 8 inches x 10 inches; matted and framed to overall size of 13 inches x 14 inches; photograph a bit rumpled at corners with some spotting. Still a lovely image of Miss Keller at age 59 seated on large ... more information

Paris: Editions des Cahiers Libres. [1930]. First edition, one of 1000 on velin Outhenin-Chalandre, from a total issue of 1030; 8vo; handosmely rebound in 3/4 red morocco and marbled paper boards, spine with gilt lettering, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., original wrappers and backstrip bound in, fine. ... more information

Paris, France: Kickshaws Press. 1999. One of 65 copies, all on Arches paper. Page size: 4-1/2 inches x 3-1/4 inches; 30pp. Bound by Antonio: simplified structure, printed flesh- colored morocco with blue plaid and images of small plaid dogs (wearing plaid coats) and plaid dog houses, dog bones and flowers, title printed in blue metallic on front panel, spine royal blue box calf, doublures of pink morocco; spine with author stamped in nude pink, original wrappers of Moulin du Gue paper bound in, signed by t... more information

[Paris]: Kickshaws Press. 2002. One of 220 copies of the first English edition. Hand set and hand printed in Nicolas Cochin by John Crombie who has translated the text from the original French. The title page is in black with the title in red and blue; each page is decorated with a colored ball and string, blue and pink, followed by green and pink, followed by a dark and lighter pink, the letterpress over the colorful balls and sticks and woven string tethers that snake around each page. Page size: 6-7/8 i... more information

[Paris]: Kickshaws Press. 2002. One of 220 copies of the first English edition. Hand set and hand printed in Nicolas Cochin by John Crombie who has translated the text from the original French. The title page is in black with the title in red and blue; each page is decorated with a colored ball and string, blue and pink, followed by green and pink, followed by a dark and lighter pink, the letterpress over the colorful balls and sticks and woven string tethers that snake around each page. Page size: 6-7/8 i... more information

Tamarama, Australia: Polar Bear Press. 2011. First edition, deluxe issue, one of 26 lettered copies, signed by the author, Fairlie Kingston, and her brother, the artist, Peter Kingston on Hahnemuhle paper. Page size: 7-1/2 x 9-5/8 inches; 62pp. plus original full-page linoleum cut by Peter Kingston laid in. Bound: hand-sewn folios laid into green paper wrapper with original print of "The Bride Doll" in black printed on white paper on front panel with title and author's name. Set in Baskerville... more information

Sydney: Peter Kingston. 199l. First Edition, one of 20 copies, all on Rives paper, each signed by Kingston. Page size: 11-1/8 x 13-1/8 inches. Illustrated with 29 hand- colored etchings: 26 images in letter form plus title page and two colophon etchings, endpapers hand printed with potato-print letters in multi-colors. Printed by Diana Davidson and James Whitington at Whaling Road Press. Bound: yellow buckram stamped in red and black after an original design by the artist / author. This is an ABCedary of p... more information

Paris: Jean-Jacques Pauvert, editeur. 1956. First edition, one of 2000 copies. Illustrated with five photographs of a sculpture of Diana, one of which on the wrappers, four full-page plates in the text. 8vo; handsomely re bound in 3/4 brown morocco and marbled paper boards, spine with gilt lettering, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., original wrappers and backstrip bound in, fine. ... more information

[Paris]: Les Editions de Minuit. [1959]. One of 1500 on velin superieur, from a total issue of 1537; 8vo; handsomely rebound in 3/4 scarlet morocco and marbled paper boards, spine with gilt lettering, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., original wrappers and backstrip bound in, original backstrip torn, else fine. ... more information

February 6, 1899.. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed and dated Februrary 6, 99; a section of Knowlton's arrangement of "There, Little Girl, Don't Cry" pasted with two photographs of the composer (one sepia, one b/w) on a gray card, written and signed by Knowlton. Size: 6 x 6-1/2" .Top edge slightly sunned. Marks on back of card from the removal of other pasted items. "There! Little Girl, Don't Cry!" is a musical adaptation of the poet James Whitcomb Riley's poem &qu... more information

Berne: Herbert Lang & Cie. 1947. Second Edition..4to; 409pp; illustrations, tan cloth, author and title in dark brown on front board and spine, dust jacket reproduces front panel, slightly bent along the edges, small tear at the head of the spine, bottom of the back board, very good. A detailed resource on classical European architecture, furniture, and interior design with numerous illustrations. Arranged historically, this is a detailed look at the elements and motifs of interior design. ... more information

Marshfield, MA: Viewpoint Editions. 2007. Artist's book, one of 26 numbered copies, all on Hahnemuhle paper, each numbered and signed by the artist in pencil on the final page. Page size: 4-7/8 x -5- 9/16 inches closed and 19" long when opened, 6pp. Bound: accordion style with red printed canvas covers, the front cover printed with etching after Gustave Dore with Krause's addition of the hat painted red, and the title, LITTLE RED A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR GIRLS OF ALL AGES, housed in black paper e... more information

Marshfield Hills, MA: Viewpoint Editions. 2009. Artist's book, one of 55 copies regular edition, from a total issue of 71 (6 deluxe), all on Mohawk Via Superfine Eggshell 100# text paper, each signed and numbered in gold ink by the author / artist, Dorothy Simpson Krause. Page size: 5 x 7-1/8 inches; 56pp. Bound: sewn in paper wrappers of Mohawk 80# cover stock; housed in protective box of stiff paper with cloth ties, designed to resemble a well-worn library enclosure for a rare book with "Rare Boo... more information