Dancing Pictures
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Atlanta: J & L., 2001. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. A hipster guide to dancing, with skillful black-and-white photos of people in all sorts of dance moves and, in captions, the songs they're dancing to. A bright, Near Fine octavo in its pictorial wrappers.
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Sue Williams: Art for the Institution and the Home
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Cologne, Germany: Verlag Der Buchhandlung Walter Konig, 2002. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. Impressive Sue Williams joint catalogue of the 2002 and 2003 shows at the Secesion in Vienna and the Institute Valencia d'Art Modern (IVAM). A bright, Fine copy in its pictorial wrappers. Quarto, 104 pgs., beautiful color reproductions thruout. Text in English, German and Spanish.
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William H. Johnson: Works from the Collection of Mary Beattie Brady, Director of the Harmon Foundation
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New York: Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, 1995. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. A very sharp copy of the catalogue of the Sept-Nov 1995 exhibition at New York's Michael Rosenfeld Gallery. Bright and Near Fine in its pictorial wrappers.
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Edward Ruscha
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Lake Worth, FL: Lannan Museum, 1988. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine/Fine. A crisp, very sharp copy of the 1988 catalogue based on the exhibition at the Lannan Museum, Lake Worth, FL. Fine in a bright,Near Fine dustjacket.1st edition limited to 4,000 copies.
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Gary Stephan: Architetture senza archeologia
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Turin, Italy: Galeria in Arco, 1993. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. A pristine copy of the catalogue of the April-May 1993 exhibition at Turin's Galeria in Arco. Bright and Fine in its original wrappers.
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Vincenzo Agnetti-caosualmente un percorso
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Florence: Galeria Vivita, 1991. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Very Good. The catalogue based on the April-May 1991 exhibition at Florence's Galeria Vivita. Tight and VG (with wear and abrading along the rear panel's lower-edge) in its pictorial wrappers.
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Susana Solano
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France: NIMES: Carre D'Art Musee D'Art Contemporain, 1987. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Very Good. The catalogue based on the September-October 1987 exhibition at Musee d'Art Contemporain de Nimes. Clean and VG+ in its pictorial wrappers.
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Inaugural Address of Hugh O'Brien, Mayor of Boston, Before the City Council, January 5, 1885
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The City of Boston, 1885. 1st. Full-Leather. Collectible; Very Good. A nice piece of late 19th century Boston history. Bound in a full chocolate-brown morocco, with bright gilt-lettering, insignia and rule to the front panel and 5 raised bands and 6 compartments along the spine. Light offsetting at the upper front panel, otherwise tight and clean and VG. Octavo, 97 pgs., all edges bright gilt, lovely marbled endpapers and gilt-bordering at the pastedowns.
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Agnes Keil: Bronze
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Germany: Memminger Medien Centrum, 2007. 1st. Hardcover. Collectible; Fine. The 2007 1st edition, limited to 1,000 copies. Bright and Fine in its dark laminate boards. Oblong octavo, crisp images of these impressive bronze figurines.
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Bulova Catalogue of Interchangeable Parts
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Bulova Watch Company, 1952. Original Wraps. Collectible; Very Good. Uncommon 1952 Bulova Watch Catalogue of Interchangeable Parts. Clean and VG in its spiral-bound, thick card wrappers, with bright gilt-lettering to the front panel. Other than very light foxing at the endsheets, internally immaculate, with no writing or markings of any kind. 12mo, 160 pgs.
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Lasting Impressions: The Grolier Club Library
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New York: The Grolier Club, 2004. Cloth. Collectible; Fine/Fine. First Edition. An immaculate copy of the catalogue of the 2004 exhibition at The Grolier Club. Fine in a bright, Fine dustjacket. Quarto, 205 pgs.
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An Early Press Photograph of the Author Rachel Carson, Possibly for the Dustjacket of Her Book "Silent Spring
Magnum Photos, 1962. Photograph. Near Fine. A crisp, very sharp print of Rachel Carson, taken in 1962 by Erich Hartmann for Magnum Photos. The photograph is clean and Near Fine and measures 8" x 10
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Poetical Works of John Milton (Fine Binding)
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London: Oxford University Press, 1970. Full-Leather. Collectible; Fine. The1970 Oxford reprint of Milton's Poetical Works, sumptuously bound (and signed) in full leather by Riviere (Bayntun of Bath) for Aspreys of London. A rich, light-brown calf, with raised bands, finely gilt-tooled compartments and rule along the spine and panels. All edges gilt. Bright and Near Fine. Save for just a touch of scuffing at the rear panel, an immacualte copy. Octavo, 570 pgs.
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The Last Rivet: 1930-1940
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New York: Columbia University Press, 1940. Collectible; Very Good. First Edition. "The story of Rockefeller Center, a city within a city, as told at the ceremony in which John D. Rockefeller, Jr., drove the last rivet of the last building, November 1, 1939." A nice piece of New Yorkiana. Solid and VG in its cloth-backed green felt panels. Silver "rivet" design at the front panel and bright silver lettering along the spine. Very light scuffing to the panels... Read More
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The Spankers Monthly (Vol. 1, Number 2)
San Diego: Flag Publications, 1965. Original wraps. Very Good +. A crisp, clean copy of this 1965 spanking magazine published out of San Diego. Solid and VG+ in its stapled, pictorial wrappers, with very light creasing along the spine edges. The 2nd issue, filled with black-and-white photos and racy ads throughout.
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Bernard Lamotte
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Tokyo: Wacoal Art Center SPIRAL, 1987. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. A crisp, clean copy of this catalogue based on the Oct 1987 exhibition at Tokyo's Wacial Art Center SPIRAL. Bright and Near Fine in its dark laminate wrappers.
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Book of 63 Design Plates (of Tomb Stones)
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Montpelier, Vermont: Burton Preston & Co, 1930. Cloth. Very Good. Very uncommon trade catalogue of 63 samples of tomb stone design, circa 1930. Lavish full-page illustrations, photographed in rich gravure. Tight and solid and VG in its dark cloth, with several tiny abrasions and very light staining along the panel upper edges. No text whatsoever, Oblong folio, 63 separate design plates at the rectos. Also includes the manufacturer's original price list.
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Black Diamonds: Life In the Negro Leagues from the Men Who Lived It
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Westport, CT: Meckler Books, 1989. 1st. Cloth. Collectible; Fine/Fine. SIGNED BY MONTE IRVIN (OF THE NEWARK EAGLES AND THEN THE GIANTS AND CUBS OF THE MAJOR LEAGUES) AND EDSALL WALKER (OF THE WASHINGTON HOMESTEAD GRAYS) on the front free endpaper. A bright, crisp copy to boot of the 1989 1st edition. Near Fine in a sparkling, Near Fine dustjacket. Octavo, 189 pgs.
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Flushing Meadow and Beyond: Preliminary Report on a Proposed Post World's Fair Program
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New York: New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation, 1964. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. First Edition. Uncommon 1964 report looking beyond the upcoming World's Fair to analyze real estate and land development and use. An immaculate copy. Fine in its dark-green stapled wrappers. Elephant folio, 29 pgs. Detailed, colored maps (including fold-outs). Introduction by the formidable Robert Moses.
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Saw Mill River Kennel Club Catalogue for the 1st Annual Dog Show
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White Plains, NY, 1940. Original Wraps. Collectible; Very Good. First Edition. The catalogue for the Saw Mill River Kennel Club 1st Annual Dog Show. Sunday, April 21, 1940, at the County Center Building, White Plains, NY. Solid and VG in its light-blue wrappers. Light, scattered foxing at the panels, otherwise clean as could be. Octavo, 136 pgs.
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Santa Claus in Toyland
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Harry Doehla Co, 1951. Original Wraps. Very Good. First Edition. A very clean copy of this charming 1951 Christmas tale. AND ALSO INCLUDING THE PUBLISHER'S ORIGINAL PICTORIAL BOX. Bright and VG+ in its stiff pictorial wrappers, with the "snow" on the rooftop completely intact. All the movable and pop-up parts completely functional as well. Quarto, beautifully illustrated thruout in vivid color.
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Info: Japan Past--Present--Future (April 1965)
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Japan, 1965. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. First Thus. April 1965 issue (Vol. XI No. 4) of this wonderful magazine documenting life in post-War Japan. Includes articles (written in English) on "Japanese Birth Control Method", "Ancient 'Keyhole' Tombs" and "Cultured Pearls". Digest-sized octavo, 64 pgs. Clean and Near Fine in its pictorial wrappers.
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Inside the House of Good Taste
New York: McBride, Nast & Company, 1915. Cloth. Very Good +. A handsome copy of the 1915 1st edition. Solid and VG+ in its light-brown cloth, with bright, almost completely unrubbed titling along the front panel and fully-rubbed titling to the spine. Internally, very clean, with no writing or markings to speak of, save for light, occasional foxing. Hundreds of crisp black-and-white plates throughout. Edited by Richardson Wright.
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The Book of Ruth: From the Translation Prepared at Cambridge in 1611 for King James I.
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1947. 1/4 leather. Very Good -. Arthur Szyk. The 1947 Limited Editions Club, #1,193 of 1,950 copies signed (at the limitation) and illustrated by the great Arthur Szyk. Solid and VG- in its 1/4 leather over off-white, gilt-decorated boards. Chipping along the spine (especially at its ends) and light soiling to the rear panel. Lavishly printed by the Aldus Printers.
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The Arabian Nights Entertainments (4 Books in 2 Separate Volumes)
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1954. Cloth. Near Fine. Arthur Szyk. Handsome copies of both Vols. I and II, as well as the accompanying "Notes" for both volumes. Each volume tight and Near Fine in its dark cloth, with bright gilt subsuming the offsetting titling along its spine. Tasteful former owner bookplate at each front pastedown, otherwise very clean. And in sturdy, very sharp printed slipcases. "Embellished with 60 miniature paintings" by the great Arthur Szyk. ... Read More
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