Antonello Da Messina
by Bottari, Stefano
Milan: Silvana Editoriale D'Arte, 1955. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. VG in red cloth with gilt lettering on spine and front cover. Fading to edges of boards and bumping to bottom right corner of front board. Lavishly illustrated with many full-page color illustrations; pp. 45. Dimensions: 15 1/4 x 11 1/2. Text In Italian. ART101261.
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Portugal
by Bottingeau, Yves
New York: Studio Publications Inc, 1957. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Very Good hardcover with Very Good- dustjacket. 3 open tear to dj front cover. First Edition. Portugal (Spain). POR/7192.
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The Acts of Saint Peter: A Cathedral Festival Play
by Bottomley, Gordon
London: Constable and Co Ltd, 1933. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Author's Presentation Copy. First Edition. Inscription reads: "To the Revd H.M. MacLeod of Killearn, in remembrance of his sympathy and support during the dark hours of August 1st to 4th 1947. with the affectionate regards of Gordon Bottomley. Easter: 1948. Gordon Bottomley (1874-1948) was a notable figure known for his verse drama. He was greatly influenced by the Victorian romantics. In a beautiful dark red morocco binding by... Read More
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Dictionnaire Universel D'Histoire Et De Geographie
by Bouillet, M.N.
Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1876. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. VG in red pebbled cloth with gilt lettering and design on spine. Raised bands. Front board detached. Interior is clean and bright. 2040 pp., plus supplement. Reference. REF107261.
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![Un Hiver Au Cambodge Chasses Au Tigre A L'Elephant Et Au Buffle Sauvage Souvenirs D'Une Mission Officielle Remplie en 1880-1881 [A Winter In Cambodia Tiger Hunt With The Elephant And The Wild Buffalo Memories Of An Official Mission Filled In 1880-1881]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/643/706/248706643.0.l.1.jpg)
Un Hiver Au Cambodge Chasses Au Tigre A L'Elephant Et Au Buffle Sauvage Souvenirs D'Une Mission Officielle Remplie en 1880-1881 [A Winter In Cambodia Tiger Hunt With The Elephant And The Wild Buffalo Memories Of An Official Mission Filled In 1880-1881]
by Boulangier, Edgar
Tours: Alfred Mame Et Fils, 1888. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Second edition, reviewed and enlarged. Edgar Boulangier (1850 - 1899), a French civil engineer, who enjoyed traveling and hunting big game. He traveled to Cambodia on an official mission in 1880 to evaluate Cambodia's natural resources, but ended up also hunting quite a bit on the journey. It includes a rare description of Angkor. Very good in red cloth with faded gilt lettering and design on... Read More
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Reliures D'Art Knoderer - 150 Reliures
by Bourdois, Claude
Paris: Metiers D'art De Paris, 1993. Paper Wrappers. Very Good Plus. Paper Wrappers. 4to. With prefaces by Claude Blaizot, Claude Bourdois, Jean Derens, Philippe Palloc et Zapata. White paper wrappers with red title to spine and front panel. Pristine interior filled with photographic images of very innovative artists books. Tight binding. 59 pp. BOB/082004.
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Post-Cold War
by Bourque, Stephen A.
Westport, Connecticut and London: Greenwood Press, 2008. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover. Part of the Daily Life Through History Series / American Soldiers' Lives. "Military history is usually about history's great captains or campaigns ... What is often lost in the great stories of battles and generals is the daily life of the soldiers and junior officers who occupied, in the words common at the end of the cold war, 'the tip of the spear.' What was war like from... Read More
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Nouvelle Histoire de Paris: De La Fin du Siege de 885-886 a la Mort de Philippe Auguste
by Boussard, Jacques
Paris: Diffusion Hachette, 1976. Hardcover. Near Fine. Hardcover. 4to. Near fine in off-white leatherette covered boards with blue title labels with gilt title to spine. Gilt design to front board. Interior is clean and bright with illustrations throughout. 439 pages. IN FRENCH. French. FRE310231.
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Een Lied van Isoude
by Boutens, P.C.
Maastricht, The Netherlands: A.A.M. Stols (Boosten & Stols), 1941. Very Good. [IN DUTCH] Pieter Cornelis Boutens (1870-1943) was a Dutch poet. Over 45 years, he published more than 20 volumes of poetry, as well as many translations. This publication is of a one-page poem printed in 1941, two years before his death. Includes a black and white etching by W. Hussem. Listed as "No.3 Orpheus" on front wrapper. Small quarto. Tan paper wrappers with title in black to... Read More
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Beatrüs (Beatrijs)
by Boutens, P.C. [Pieter Cornelis Boutens]
Bussum, Netherlands: C.A.J. van Dishoeck, 1921. Softcover. Near Fine. Softcover. One of 200 copies. Now scarce. This is a lovely small book in Dutch with a poem by well known writer P.C. Boutens. Pieter Cornelis Boutens (1870 - 1943) was a Dutch poet, classicist, and mystic. His debut as a poet was the Utrecht Student Almanac in 1891. His early work was inspired by the verses of Herman Gorter; later sources of inspiration were Plato, Sappho and the... Read More
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Bonnard L'oeuvre gravé catalogue complet
by Bouvet, Francis; Antoine Terrasse, preface
Paris: Flammarion, 1981. Hardcover. near Fine. Hardcover. A comprehensive catalogue of Pierre Bonnard's beautiful color and black and white lithographs. Bound in green cloth with titling in white to spine and front cover. In a pictorial cream dust jacket with title in black. Near fine with very slight signs of handling to jacket. Measures 9.75 x 13.25 inches. 351 pages.ART/070822.
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From Court to Caravan: Chinese Tomb Sculptures from the Collection of Anthony M. Solomon
by Bower, Virginia L.
Cambridge: Harvard University Art Museum, 2002. Paper Wrappers. Fine. Paper Wrappers. 4to. Black paper wrappers with white title to spine. Pristine, tight interior filled with color illustrations. 149 pages. ASART/080206.
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Peace River Chronicles: Eighty-one eye-witness accounts from the first exploration in 1793 of the Peace River Region of British Columbia including the Finlay and the Parsnip River Basins
by Bowes, Gordon E. (selected and edited by)
Victoria, BC: Prescott Publishing Co, 1963. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Includes 40 pages of illustrations and a bibliography, maps, and an index. Green cloth boars with gilt title to spine. Includes two typed, signed, laid-in letters from the author to Doubleday regarding publishing books. Occasional spots of soiling / smudge marks, but clean and bright overall. A few spots to covers and minor wear to corners and edges of boards. 557 pages. CAN/041520. ... Read More
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Twice Remembered: Moments in the History of Spring Hill College
by Boyle, Charles J. (editor)
Mobile, AL: The Friends of the Spring Hill College Library, 1993. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. Signed and inscribed by the editor, dated 1995. Spring Hill College is a private, Jesuit, liberal arts school in Alabama. It was one of the first colleges to desegregate in the South. Later inscription to bottom of title page indicating that the book was once donated to the Archives of the Society of St. Joseph. Bound in deep purple leatherette boards with... Read More
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Stay with God, A Statement in illusion on Reality
by Brabazon, Francis
New Humanity Books, 1990. Paper Wrappers. Fine. Parry, John. Parry, John. Paper Wrappers. Francis Brabazon (1907-1984) was born in London, but his family moved to Australia when he was young. According to the biographical sketch introducing this publication, he became disillusioned with the Anglican religion and came under the influence of Baron von Frankenburg, a Sufi teacher in Australia. The Baron introduced him to the spiritual writings of Meher Baba, who believed himself to be the avatar of... Read More
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The Facetiae or Jocose Tales of Poggio. Now First Translated into English with Latin Text. 2 volumes
by Poggio [Bracciolini]
Paris: Isidore Liseux, 1879. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Poggio (1380 - 1459) was an Italian scholar and early Renaissance humanist. He is best known for rediscovering many classical Latin texts. This set includes the life of Poggio, a memorial of the works of Poggio, and his tales. Ex-library with library stamp mostly removed from bottom of title pages and library stickers removed from front boards and rear endpapers. Both volumes are bound in three quarter red leather over... Read More
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Guide to Marks of Origin on British and Irish Silver Plate from Mid 16th Century to the Year 1946
by Bradbury, Frederick
London: Holmes Jewellers, Ltd, 1947. Very Good. Very good in grey stiff paper wraps with black title to front cover. Small pocket-size. 84 pages. Decorative Arts. DEC6/5072.
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History of the Maryland Section American Society of Civil Engineers 1914-1950
by Bradfield, Curtis G.
Baltimore: Maryland Section American Society of Civil Engineers, 1950. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. 8vo. Grey side stapled paper wrappers with dark blue title to front wrapper. Fading to front wrapper and edges of rear wrapper. Interior is clean and bright. 26 pages. MD/060415.
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Memories: Happenings Here and There Along the Trail, or "The World went very Well then.: A Victorian Tale gleaned from Memories and Told for the Edification of Fellow Typophiles by wb
by Bradley, Will H.
Pasadena: The Castle Print. Softcover. Near Fine. Softcover. 1 of 300 copies printed by Grant Dahlstrom as a limited edition for fellow typophiles, friends of the press, and the author. This charming work recounts famed artist and illustrator Will Bradley's early days from childhood until his early 20s. In light green paper wrappers with a string binding and title on front cover. Interior pages clean and bright with frontis photograph of a young Bradley. Some pages are unopened.... Read More
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Dijon, A short Guide in English
by Brainerd, Eveline Warner
Dijon: Librairie L. Venot for the American Y.M.C.A., 1918. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. SCARCE. Small pamphlet. Light brown side stapled paper wrappers with black title to front wrapper. Previous owner's name written in pencil to front wrapper. A few pencil markings throughout. Minor yellowing to pages. Else is clean and bright with photographic illustrations throughout. 32 pages. French Travel. FRETRAV/021915.
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Estorias da Historia de Ilheus
by Brandao, Arthur and Milton Rosario
Edicoes SBS Ltda: Ilheus - Bahia, 1970. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. In Portuguese. Uncommon book on the history and people of Ilheus, one of the oldest cities in Brazil. Most of the book consists of black & white photographs and biographies of the people of the day in Ilheus. It includes everyone from government officials, journalists, members of prominent families, to even a beauty queen or two. There is an informality to the book that lends charm. Very... Read More
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Making Light
by Brandis, Marianne; Gerard Brender à Brandis (wood engravings)
Stratford, ON: Gerard Brender à Brandis, 2000. Paperback. Fine. Paperback. Number 166 of 310 copies, Signed by the illustrator. The text is about the importance of books, reading, and writing to the author and includes personal experiences and memories. The accompanying engravings all feature books, teapots, or printing presses. Sewn blue paper wrappers with black title to front wrapper. With 8 wood engravings by the Brandis. Clean and bright. Handset in Libra type and printed with an Albion... Read More
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Reports of Cases Argued and Adjudged in the Court of Appeals of Maryland, and in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland, From First Harris & McHenry's Reports to First Maryland Reports. VOLUME XXVII. Containing the Second Volume of Gill's Reports
by Brantly, William T. (editor)
Baltimore: M. Curlander, 1885. Hardcover. Very Good -. Hardcover. Very good- in pristine modern dark grey cloth covered boards with silver title to spine. Expertly-rebound. 8vo. Small piece of text has been excised from pages 15, 153, and 301. Browning to edges of first and last few pages and a few finger prints to margins throughout. Text is bright. 376 pages. Maryland. MAR8/4252.
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La Formation de la Doctrine Classique en France
by Bray, René
Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1927. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Bray discusses the development and theoretical basis for what was called the Doctrine Classique, which referred to 17th-century French literature written from the time of Henry IV through the reign of Louis XIV. This literature is associated with the Classicism of Louis XIV's reign; its authors practiced ideals of order, clarity, proportion and good taste. Small quarto. Red leather over blue marbled paper covered boards with gilt title to spine.... Read More
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Character Trapped in a Book
by Brear, Barbara; Wanna in El Paso
Franschoek, South Africa: B.B. Miniatures, 2008. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover. Number 13 of 168 copies, numbered and signed by Barbara Brear. A charming, delicate miniature book created by South African miniature book artist, Barbara Brear. The story by fantasy author Wanna in El Paso was written specifically for Barbara to be used for this miniature book. It is about a character trying unsuccessfully to escape from a book. Bound in full leather with the leather streched tight over a... Read More
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