Speak Easily (Original photograph from the 1932 film)
by Buster Keaton, Hedda Hopper, Jimmy Durante, Thelma Todd, Ruth Selwyn (starring); Edward Sedgwick (director); Clarence Budington Kelland (novel)
N.p.: N.p., 1932. Vintage reference photograph from the 1932 pre-Code film, showing Buster Keaton sitting on the knee of an oversized rag doll. A shy classics professor is tricked into believing he has won $750,000. Boarding a train for New York City, the professor promptly falls in love with a dancer from a backwater town, and agrees to fund their show's turn on Broadway. The first of three films to co-star Keaton and actor Jimmy Durante, followed... Read More
Offered by Royal Books, Inc.
Jewellery of scripture ... Translated from the Tibetan by Dr. E. Obermiller. With an introduction by Prof. Th. Stcherbatsky
by Bu-Ston
[New Delhi]: Paljor Publications, 2000. First Indian edition, 8vo, pp. x, 221, [1]; fine copy in the dust jacket. The history of Buddhism in India and Tibet by Bu-Ton Rinpoche, a native of Central Tibet. "He lived in the years 1290-1364. He consequently belongs to the old school of Tibetan learning. Besides the History he has written many other works. History of Buddhism in India and Tibet by the great scholar is held in great esteem by Tibetan and... Read More
Offered by Rulon-Miller Books
THE PRINCETON DICTIONARY OF BUDDHISM
by Buswell, Robert E., Jr.; Lopez, Donald S., Jr.
Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2014. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Quarto, xxxii, 1265 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine is black with white lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering, price uncut: "$65.00." Bumping to head and tail of dust jacket spine. Bumping to corners of dust jacket. Bumping to top edge of dust jacket. Soiling to front and back of dust jacket. Bumping to head and tail of spine.... Read More
Offered by Second Story Books
Kindred
by Octavia E. Butler
Beacon Press, 2003. paperback. Very Good. 5x0x7. Light wear. Clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations.
Offered by Ed's Editions Bookstore
DAS WOHLTEMPERIRTE CLAVIER II : FACSIMILE OF THE AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT IN THE BRITISH LIBRARY, ADD. MS 35021 (BRITISH LIBRARY MUSIC FACSIMILES; 1)
by By: Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750 Contributors: Franklin, Don O.Daw, Stephen
London: The British Library, 1980. Hardcover. Folio, vii, [44] pages. In Fair plus condition. Spine is brown with gold print. Boards in brown cloth; wear to spine caps and corners, scratches, blemishes, shelf wear. Facsimile in color photographs. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Net Desk work area. 1412635. FP New Rockville Stock.
Offered by Second Story Books
Cosmon Research Foundation collection
by Byrd, Gloria Lee Holland
Palos Verdes, CA: Cosmon Research Foundation, 1964. Cosmon Research Foundation archive. 58 items: 36 issues of the Cosmon newsletter. 4 special reports. 1 issue of the Junior newsletter. 3 typed and signed postcards from Gloria Lee. Early Cosmon membership card signed by Lee with a typed welcome letter signed by Jeanne Forrester (1959). Song Consummate by Christina. All 3 issues of The Work Book (The subsequent Cosmon publication). Two booklets: Peter Whitman's The Great Morning. Hope Troxell's School of... Read More
Offered by Tschanz Rare Books
A History of the World (in Dingbats) (Signed First Edition)
by BYRNE, David and Alex Kalman
New York: Phaidon Press, 2022. First edition and first printing. Oblong hardcover. A collection of drawings and text by David Byrne, the singer best known for his career as the lead singer of the rock group Talking Heads and numerous other projects. Features design and direction by Alex Kalman. A fine copy in red cloth boards. No dust jacket as issued. Signed by Byrne on the title page.
Offered by Jeff Hirsch Books
She Freak (Two original photographs from the 1967 film)
by Byron Mabe (director); David F. Friedman (screenwriter); Claire Brennen, Lee Raymond, Lynn Courtney (starring)
N.p.: Sonney-Friedman Pictures, 1967. Two vintage still photographs from the 1967 film. One photograph with provenance stamps on the verso. An unofficial exploitation remake of the 1932 classic "Freaks," directed by Tod Browning. Claire Brennen stars as Jade Cochran, a frustrated waitress who seduces carnival owner and freakshow overseer Steve St. John, for his money and control over the carnival. Shot on location in Ventura, Bakersfield, Piru, and Los Angeles, California. 8 x 10... Read More
Offered by Royal Books, Inc.
David Rodriguez Caballaero: Aluminios / Aluminums
by CABALLERO, David Rodriguez, Marta Arroyo Planelles, and Víctor Charneco
Fundacion Maria Forcada, 2010. First edition. Large softcover. 355 pages. Text in English and Spanish. Features contributions by Marta Arroyo Planelles and Víctor Charneco. Includes numerous illustrations and biographical information. A fine copy in French style wrappers and with two dvds. An as new copy and still in the publisher's shrinkwrap. Please note that this is a heavy book and will require extra shipping.
Offered by Jeff Hirsch Books
Citadelle
by CABALLERO, David Rodriguez, Kosme de Baranano, Juan Ramon Corpas, et al.
Zamudio, Vizcaya, Spain: Estudios Durero, 2015. First edition and first printing. Large oblong hardcover. 237 pages. Published in conjunction an exhibition that ran July 24 through September 20, 2015. Text in English and Spanish. Features contributions by Kosme de Baranano, Juan Ramon Corpas, Petra Joss. and Silvia Lindner. Includes numerous color illustrations, list of previous exhibitions, list of collections, and a bibliography. A fine copy in illustrated boards and in in a fine printed cardboard box. No dust jacket... Read More
Offered by Jeff Hirsch Books
Out Loud! A collection of new songs by women
by Women's Songbook Project: Bonnie Lockhart et alia [Cathy Cade]
Oakland: Inkworks Press, 1978. Paperback. 108p., 8.5x12 inches, wraps as new. Illustrated with art and photos, songbook with music notation and lyrics. Includes a few photos by Cathy Cade. The four sections, all related to popular struggles, include one on lesbianism.
Offered by Bolerium Books Inc.
Clearwater, ”A Sparkling City.”
by Cadwell, Roy.
Minneapolis: T. S. Denison, (1977). First Edition. Inscribed and signed by the author. Octavo, brown boards (hardcover), 114 pp. Photos. Fine in a Fine dust jacket with mylar protector.
Offered by Lighthouse Books
Richard Nickel: Dangerous Years, What He Saw and What He Wrote
by CAHAN, Richard, Michael Williams, and Richard Nickel
Chicago, IL: Cityfiles Press, 2015. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 264 pages. Written and edited by Richard Cahan and Michael Williams. A fascinating look at the work of Richard Nickel and his dogged determination to document the architectural works of Louis Sullivan. Nickel tragically died while attempting to salvage more items from the old Chicago Stock Exchange. Includes over 250 black and white illustrations and images. A fine copy in black cloth boards and in a fine dust... Read More
Offered by Jeff Hirsch Books
Blueschild Baby (Review Copy)
by George Cain
New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1970. Cloth. Fine/Fine. A superb copy of the 1970 stated 1st edition. As close to pristine as imaginable. Clean and Fine in a crisp, price-intact, Fine dustjacket. A Review Copy to boot, with the Jan 4th, 1971 McGraw-Hill Review Slip laid-in. Truly a collector's copy, even by the strictest standard.
Offered by Appledore Books
Calder
by CALDER, Alexander
Minneapolis, MN and New York: Dayton's Gallery in collaboration with Perls Galleries, 1968. First edition. Softcover. [24 pages.] Exhibition catalog for a show that ran April 17 through May 11, 1968. Includes numerous black and white illustrations. A very good plus copy in stapled wrappers with some very minor wear and from the library of the Marlborough Gallery library with their sticker to the front cover but otherwise free of marks. A pleasing copy of this somewhat uncommon catalog.... Read More
Offered by Jeff Hirsch Books
Victorian Photographs of Famous Men & Fair Women
by Cameron, Julia Margaret Pattle; Cameron, Julia Margaret
David R. Godine Publisher, 1973. Very Good. Cameron, Julia Margaret Pattle. Victorian Photographs of Famous Men & Fair Women. Cameron, Julia Margaret . Boston, MA: David R. Godine Publisher, 1973. 44 plates and 32pp. Folio. Purple cloth. Book condition: Very good. Edges lightly rubbed and bumped. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Edges rubbed and bumped. Two short tears on back top panel and small loss on front top panel.
Offered by Weller Book Works
The Incredible Planet
by Campbell, John W.
Fantasy Press, 1949. Very Good. Campbell, John W.. The Incredible Planet. Reading: Fantasy Press, 1949. 1st edition. 344pp. 8vo. Purple cloth. Book condition: Very good with gentle rubbing and light soiling on edges.. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good with rubbing and short closed tears in edges. Twin hole punches in rear flap. In DJ protector.. Signed by John W. Campbell on title page..
Offered by Weller Book Works
The Mysteries: Papers from the Eranos Yearbooks.
by CAMPBELL, Joseph (editor).
Princeton:: Princeton University Press,. 1978. Paperback. Near Fine. Bollingen Series XXX - 2 (Volume 2 only). First printing thus (paperback). Light creasing to front cover, else fine in illustrated wraps. . 0691018235 .
Offered by Grendel Books
Annals of Tryon County; or, The Border Warfare of New-York, during the Revolution
by Campbell, William W
New York: J. & J. Harper, 1831. First Edition. Full-Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. First edition (Sabin 10275; Howes C-103). Includes folding frontispiece map and fold-out facsimile of Brant letter. Minor wear to corners, fore edge corner of rear board discolored, front and end matter a bit foxed. Binding tight and square, text clean and unmarked. 1831 Full-Leather. 191, 78 pp. An account of raids on New York's borders by Tories and Native Americans goaded by the British... Read More
Offered by Yesterday's Muse, Inc.
The Memoirs of Elias Canetti: The Tongue Set Free, The Torch in My Ear, The Play of the Eyes, three volumes in one
by Canetti, Elias, and Joachim Neugroschel, Ralph Manheim
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1999. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Translated from the German by Neugroschel and Manheim. 6 x 9 inches. 834 pages.
Offered by James & Mary Laurie Booksellers
Eugene Lawrence Vail, 1857-1934: Exposition Retrospective
by Cann, Louise Gebhard; Vail, Eugene L.
Paris: Galerie Jean Charpentier, 1937. Staplebound. G+. Some splitting along the spine, but still holding together. Light wear around edges. some small pencil checkmarks throughout text.. Small quarto. Staplebound catalogue. 26 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Offered by Mullen Books, Inc.
Breakfast at Tiffany's: A Short Novel and Three Stories.
by CAPOTE, Truman.
NY:: Modern Library,. 1994. Hardcover. Fine in Fine dust jacket. The title novella was the basis for the 1961 film. Twelfth printing thus. Fine in a fine dust jacket. . 067960085X .
Offered by Grendel Books
Other Voices Other Rooms [SIGNED]
by Capote, Truman
New York: Random House, 1948. Third printing. Hardcover. Good to very good condition. Octavo. [6] 251pp. Original tan cloth, green ruling on cover and spine, red lettering on spine; original black dustjacket with tan lettering on spine. Toned top edge. Signed "Truman Capote" on half-title. "Capote's first novel, like his shorter tales, expresses a delicate and highly personal fusion of the familiar, the everyday, the "realistic," with the strange, the perilous, and even the ghostly." (Publisher). Semi-autobiographical... Read More
Offered by Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller
Child of Happy Valley: A Memoir
by Carberry, Juanita; Tyrer, Nicola
Wiliam Heinemann, 1999. Very Good. Carberry, Juanita. Child of Happy Valley: A Memoir. Tyrer, Nicola. London: Wiliam Heinemann, 1999. 193pp. Illustrated. 8vo. Red cloth. Book condition: Very good with toned pages and foxing. Previous price sticker on rear panel.. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good with gentle rubbing and bumping..
Offered by Weller Book Works
Tibetan shadows
by Cardelli, Claudio
Milano: MEDIANE, 2008. First edition, square 8vo, pp. 271, [1]; foreword by the Dalai Lama in English, text in Italian and English; illustrated throughout, chiefly from color photographs; fine in original pictorial laminate boards. Also, with sections on Ladakh, Bhutan, Dharamsala, and the Mustang region.
Offered by Rulon-Miller Books