![A Glimpse of the Skyline From the Million Dollar Bay Front Park - Miami, Florida [Hand-Tinted Panoramic View] [Yard-Long Style]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/880/919/1738919880.0.l.jpg)
A Glimpse of the Skyline From the Million Dollar Bay Front Park - Miami, Florida [Hand-Tinted Panoramic View] [Yard-Long Style]
by Kropp, E. C. Co.] (Milwaukee) ; Publisher
Near Fine. VINTAGE MIAMI FLORIDA ICONOGRAPHY This expansive 'yard-long' panorama captures the rapid transformation of the Miami skyline during the late 1920s, viewed from the newly completed Bayfront Park. Published by the renowned E. C. Kropp Company of Milwaukee, the image utilizes a sophisticated photomechanical process-frequently finished with hand-tinted pastel hues-to highlight the Mediterranean Revival architecture of the 'Million Dollar' park. The title is integrated into the negative and revealed through a custom-cut matte, documenting... Read More
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![Halmdiamanten - Grass Diamonds [Signed - Association Copy]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/316/384/1681384316.0.l.jpg)
Halmdiamanten - Grass Diamonds [Signed - Association Copy]
by Lachmann, Vera with Translations by Spencer Holst
Amsterdam: Castrum Peregrini Press, 1982. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Fine/Fine. Signed by the Poet and the translator with an inscription to the publisher of Horizon Press, Ben Raeburn . Cream colored linen boards with stamped gilt spine titles and front emblem; 8.25 inches tall; 6-113 [5] pages. Bilingual parallel text in English and German. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. With clear Mylar dust jacket. ... Read More
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![Voice in the Wilderness: Collected Essays of Fifty Years [Signed plus Ephemera & Photograph]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/264/866/1677866264.0.l.jpg)
Voice in the Wilderness: Collected Essays of Fifty Years [Signed plus Ephemera & Photograph]
by Lamont, Corliss
New York: Prometheus Books, 1974. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Near Fine/Very Good. Signed with an inscription to Horizon Books publisher Ben Raeburn. This book is from the estate of Horizon Books publisher Ben Raeburn that passed to his partner Patricia. Laid-in is a photocopy of a two-page personal letter from Ben Raeburn to the author with a publisher's tri-fold flyer advertising the book. Photograph of the author with caption: '... Highgate... Read More
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![Adventures in the North of Europe [Scandinavia] [Two Volumes] [1836]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/063/033/1743033063.0.l.jpg)
Adventures in the North of Europe [Scandinavia] [Two Volumes] [1836]
by Landor, Edward Wilson (1811-1878) [Traveler & Lawyer]
London: Saunders and Otley, 1836. Good/No Dust Jackets As Issued. A foundational mid-19th-century examination of Scandinavia that bridges Enlightenment inquiry with Romantic-era travel philosophy. Edward Wilson Landor-who would later become a significant figure in Western Australian colonial law-here provides a sophisticated critique of the traditional 'Grand Tour' model. By focusing on Sweden, Denmark, and Norway as spiritual and intellectual alternatives to the European Continent, Landor argues that the purpose of travel is the moral and... Read More
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![Black and White [Signed w/ Original Hand Drawn Doddle] [Caldecott Medal]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/971/686/1652686971.0.l.jpg)
Black and White [Signed w/ Original Hand Drawn Doddle] [Caldecott Medal]
by Macaulay, David
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1990. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Fine/Near Fine. Signed with an original drawing of Hudson with inscription. Black cloth over the spine to gray boards with an embossed cow, white spine letters. 12 by 25 inches tall; 32 unnumbered pages. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The dust jacket with the price of $14.95 has age-toned along the spine [typical for this book]. David Macaulay's Black... Read More
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![Quartet: Four Tales from the Crossroads [Signed]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/781/109/1690109781.0.l.jpg)
Quartet: Four Tales from the Crossroads [Signed]
by Martin, George R. R. and Carpenito, Christine
Farmingham, MA: NESFA Press, 2001. New/No Dust Jacket, As Issued. Signed on a bookplate designed by D. Douglas Fratz by George R. R. Martin; From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 8.5 inches tall. 444 pages; Laid-in photocopy of NESFA press release for this publication. First Edition, First Printing. Edited by Christine Carpenito,... Read More
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![The Skin Trade [Association Copy] [Signed by George R. R. Martin] [Rick Berry Illustrations]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/939/586/1690586939.0.l.jpg)
The Skin Trade [Association Copy] [Signed by George R. R. Martin] [Rick Berry Illustrations]
by Martin, George R. R. (1948-)
Washington, D.C.: WSFA Press, 2013. First Edition, First Printing. New/New. SIGNED FOR SF CRITIC D. DOUGLAS FRATZ - GEORGE R. R. MARTIN'S AWARD-WINNING WEREWOLF NOIR IN A FINE ASSOCIATION COPY. A superb association copy of George R. R. Martin's World Fantasy Award-winning novella, blending hard-boiled detective fiction with visceral supernatural horror. Originally published during Martin's pre-Game of Thrones period, The Skin Trade remains one of his most acclaimed shorter works, capturing the urban menace and psychological... Read More
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![The Adventures of Herr Baby [1881 First Edition] [Walter Crane Illustrations] [Fine Binding]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/173/725/1738725173.0.l.jpg)
The Adventures of Herr Baby [1881 First Edition] [Walter Crane Illustrations] [Fine Binding]
by Molesworth, Mrs. [Mary Louisa Molesworth]
London: Macmillan and Co, 1881. First Edition, First Printing. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket, As Issued. A Landmark of Victorian Nursery Literature. A beautifully preserved first printing of one of Mrs. Molesworth's most charming efforts. Known as the Jane Austen of the Nursery, Molesworth captured the nuances of childhood speech and duty with a psychological depth that was revolutionary for the period. This edition is elevated by 12 wood-engraved plates on tinted backgrounds by Walter Crane,... Read More
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![Handbook for Travellers in Devon and Cornwall [Woburn Abbey Copy] [1872/1877]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/946/618/1743618946.0.l.jpg)
Handbook for Travellers in Devon and Cornwall [Woburn Abbey Copy] [1872/1877]
by [Murray, John] (Publisher) ; [Woburn Abbey / Duke of Bedford]
London: John Murray, 1877. Very Good. An essential association copy of the standard 19th-century guide to the West Country, from the personal library of the Dukes of Bedford. As major landowners in Devon, the Russell family's ownership of this specific title carries significant regional weight. This copy represents the 'Murray' system at its peak, providing an exhaustive inventory of the geology, antiquities, and logistics of the region. The inclusion of the 76-page 'Handbook Advertiser' for... Read More
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Byzantium: The Early Centuries - The Apogee - The Decline and Fall. 3 Volume Set - Complete
by John Julius Norwich
New York: Alfred A Knopf Inc, 1995. Fine/Fine. Three volume set complete; No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Volume 3 The Decline and Fall has a tiny red dot on the top edge [remainder mark] All various later printings. Illustrated with b/w and color plates; Each volume has an index and bibliography.. This acclaimed series is a compelling and accessible narrative of the Byzantine Empire's history. Spanning from the reign of Emperor Diocletian in... Read More
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![Nearest the Pole [1907 First Edition] [95 Photographs] [Both Maps Present]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/470/267/1739267470.0.l.jpg)
Nearest the Pole [1907 First Edition] [95 Photographs] [Both Maps Present]
by Peary, R. E. U.S.N. (Robert) (1856-1920)
New York: Doubleday, Page, 1907. First Edition, First Printing. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. POLAR EXPLORATION HIGH-SPOT The essential primary account of Peary's penultimate Arctic expedition, documenting the 1905-1906 voyage of the S.S. Roosevelt to the frozen fringes of Ellesmere Island. This narrative captures the grueling push toward 87° 6' N-a claimed world record at the time-and serves as the logistical blueprint for his successful 1909 North Pole attempt. Richly illustrated with 95 of Peary's own... Read More
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Inca Rituals and Sacred Mountains: A Study of the World's Highest Archaeological Sites
by Reinhard, Johan and Ceruti, Maria Constanza
Los Angles: The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press, 2010. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. New/New. Monograph, Band 69 No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 11.25 inches tall; 264 pages with a bibliography and index; Color photography on glossy pages.. Investigates the Incas' high-altitude ritual sites, focusing on capacocha ceremonies, which involved human sacrifices on Andean peaks. These rituals, core to Inca spirituality, required pilgrims to ascend to elevations over... Read More
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![Robinsons New Map of the Pacific Ocean [2nd Edition] [ca. 1941]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/955/319/1743319955.0.l.jpg)
Robinsons New Map of the Pacific Ocean [2nd Edition] [ca. 1941]
by [Robinson, H.E.C.]
Sydney: H.E.C. Robinson Pty Ltd, 1941. Very Good. A vital and visually complex cartographic document of the Pacific Theater, issued on the immediate cusp of the Second World War. This 2nd Edition map, produced by Sydney's premier cartographic firm, H.E.C. Robinson, captures the geopolitical tensions of the Pacific through a meticulous color-coded system identifying British, Japanese, American, French, and Dutch possessions. Unlike earlier 1930s iterations, this variant is notable for its explicit inclusion of... Read More
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![China and Japan Mapped with Adjoining Countries [Manchukuo / Far East Strategic Map] [ca. 1937-1940]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/417/320/1743320417.0.l.jpg)
China and Japan Mapped with Adjoining Countries [Manchukuo / Far East Strategic Map] [ca. 1937-1940]
by [Robinson, H.E.C.]
Sydney: H.E.C. Robinson Pty. Ltd., 1940. Very Good. An uncommon and strategically vital folding map of East Asia, documenting the complex territorial disputes of the Second Sino-Japanese War. This edition, compiled by the premier Sydney cartographic house of H.E.C. Robinson, offers a detailed view of the international and provincial boundaries of China, Japan, and their neighbors during the height of the Japanese occupation. The map is a 'Copy 1' variant, distinguished by... Read More
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![The Catskill Mountains and the Region Around. Their Scenery, Legends, and History [Folklore]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/914/105/1694105914.0.l.jpg)
The Catskill Mountains and the Region Around. Their Scenery, Legends, and History [Folklore]
by Rockwell, Charles
New York: Taintor Brothers & Co, 1867. First Edition, First Printing. Good/No Dust Jacket, As Issued. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear, with loss of upper spine band.. The Catskill Mountains and the Region Around: Their Scenery, Legends, and History by Charles Rockwell offers a detailed and picturesque exploration of the Catskills, blending natural history, folklore, and cultural anecdotes. Rockwell, a 19th-century historian and traveler, documents... Read More
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![The Seasons [Wood Engravings by Bewick after Thurston] [1805 Edition]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/945/618/1743618945.0.l.jpg)
The Seasons [Wood Engravings by Bewick after Thurston] [1805 Edition]
by [Thomson, James] (1700-1748)
London: James Wallis, 1805. A beautifully realized 1805 edition of James Thomson's quintessential pastoral work, distinguished by the presence of Thomas Bewick's wood engravings. Based on the celebrated designs of John Thurston, these illustrations serve as a primary document of the collaboration between the era's leading designer and its most skilled engraver. The work includes the standard 'Life of the Author' by Murdoch and remains a foundational text of the British nature-writing tradition. This edition is noted... Read More
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![Nagasaki, Kyushu, Japan [Association Copy] [Inscribed to USS St. Louis Commander]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/569/927/1738927569.0.l.jpg)
Nagasaki, Kyushu, Japan [Association Copy] [Inscribed to USS St. Louis Commander]
by [Tourist Sec., Nagasaki Prefectural Government]
[Japan]: Shukosha Printing Co, 1985. First Edition, First Printing. Near Fine/Fine. THIS ASSOCIATION COPY SERVES AS ASTRIKING CULTURAL ARTIFACT OF POST-WAR DIPLOMACY, GIFTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NAGASAKI JAPAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY to the COMMANDING OFFICER of the USS ST. LOUIS (LKA-116). While primarily a lavishly illustrated topographical survey of Nagasaki's national parks and scenery, the volume is notably silent on the events of August 1945. This deliberate editorial choice reflects a specific era of regional branding-focusing... Read More
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![The Whipple Natural Alphabet with a Memoir of the Inventor [Circular of information #3 / American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/884/703/1690703884.0.l.jpg)
The Whipple Natural Alphabet with a Memoir of the Inventor [Circular of information #3 / American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf]
by Way, Daisy M. & Whipple, Zerah C.
Rochester NY: Institution for Deaf Mutes, 1892. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket, As Issued. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling with minor splitting to the paper at the spine ends. Lower corners lightly curled; text clean evenly toned. 6.25 by 9.25 inches; 48 pages with some illustration of the alphabet and an unnumbered plate 'Something About Common Things'.. This publication explores the innovative methods developed by the inventor, demonstrating a significant advancement in deaf education... Read More
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![Why I Do Not Eat Meat [Vegetarianism & Radical Religion] [The Pillar of Fire Church]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/707/571/1693571707.0.l.jpg)
Why I Do Not Eat Meat [Vegetarianism & Radical Religion] [The Pillar of Fire Church]
by White, Mrs. Alma (1862-1946)
Zarephath, New Jersey: The Pentecostal Union, 1915. First Edition, First Printing. Very Good/No Dust Jacket.. A radical 1915 manifesto on religious vegetarianism by the first female Bishop in the U.S.-the controversial founder of the Pillar of Fire sect. Published at the church's Zarephath headquarters, this treatise argues that 'physical purity' is a divine requirement, showcasing the early ethical frameworks of a leader who would later become a notorious apologist for the Ku Klux Klan. KEY... Read More
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![A General View of the History of Switzerland [1799 Swiss Revolution] [First Edition]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/814/961/1742961814.0.l.jpg)
A General View of the History of Switzerland [1799 Swiss Revolution] [First Edition]
by Wood, John (1775?-1922) [Historian]
Edinburgh: Printed for Peter Hill, 1799. Very Good/No Dust Jacket Issued. A sophisticated contemporary account of the Helvetic Republic's birth, published in the immediate wake of the 1798 Swiss Revolution. John Wood provides an essential primary-perspective narrative of Switzerland's transition from a loose confederacy of cantons to a centralized state under French revolutionary influence. By balancing a deep survey of ancient Swiss liberties with a meticulous 'particular account' of the late political upheaval, Wood captures... Read More
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![Wyld's Map of the Baltic [Embracing the Present Seat of War] [Linen-Backed Folding Map] [1854]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/786/323/1743323786.0.l.jpg)
Wyld's Map of the Baltic [Embracing the Present Seat of War] [Linen-Backed Folding Map] [1854]
by [Wyld, James] (1812-1887) ; [Geographer to the Queen]
London: James Wyld, 1854. Good. A significant cartographic document of the naval campaign against Russia during the opening year of the Crimean War. While historical attention often remains on the Black Sea, this map was produced to illustrate the vital Baltic theater, where the British and French fleets sought to pressure St. Petersburg. The map covers the strategic coastlines of Southern Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Prussia, and Finland, with a sophisticated level of detail regarding naval... Read More
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