The Jews of Moslem Spain. Translated from the Hebrew
by Ashtor, Eliyahu
Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1984. First English language edition. Hardcover. Very good +. Octavo. 3 vols. (6), 469, (1); (4), 381, (1); (4), 310pp. Indices. Blue dust jackets, spines lettered in white, over blue cloth, spines stamped in silver. Illustrated with several city maps and ground plans of Jewish communities in Moslem Spain. Vol. I with a faded stain on fore-edge of text black, and d.j. spine a bit toned. Still a very good + set.... Read More
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A Century of Ballads
by Ashton, John
London: Elliot Stock, 1887. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Quarto. xx, 354pp. Original light brown illustrated cloth with gilt lettering on cover, illustrations and gilt lettering on spine. Frontispiece and publisher's device on title page. Title page printed in red and black. Decorative and historiated head and endpieces. Compilation of social, supernatural, historical, love, drinking, sea, naval and military, sporting local and miscellaneous ballads, illustrative of the life, manners and habits of the English Nation during the Seventeenth Century.... Read More
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Fantastic Voyage
by Asimov, Isaac
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1966. First printing. Hardcover. Very good condition. Octavo. [12] 239pp. Original light aubergine cloth with aubergine lettering and ruling on cover and spine, in original illustrated dustjacket with blue and white lettering on spine. Top edge purple. Based on the screenplay by Harry Kleiner from the original story by Otto Klement and Jay Lewis Bixby. "The story, which has grown into both a book and a film, has several authors, all of whom... Read More
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Cancioneiro de Corte e de Magnates. MS. CXIV/2-2 da Biblioteca Publica e Arquivo Distrital de Evora (University of California Publications in Modern Philology Vol. 84)
by Askins, Arthur Lee-Francis (ed.)
Berkeley & Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1968. First edition. Softcover. g+ to vg+. Small quarto. (6) 604pp. Grey wrappers with black lettering on front cover and spine. Volume 84 in the University of California Publications in Modern Philology series. The publication is a reprint of the original manuscript, with introductory notes providing context and history. Wrappers with sunning to spine and edges of front and back covers. Light bumping and creasing to head and tail of... Read More
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Scribal Culture in Ben Sira
by Askin, Lindsey A.
Leiden: Brill, 2018. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine -. Octavo. x, 311, (1)pp. Indices and 38 page bibliography. Text in English with some Latin, Greek, Syriac and Hebrew. Blue cloth lettered in gilt. Top fore-corner of front cover slightly bumped. An ex-library copy but with minimal markings (i.e. rubber stamps on title page & bottom of text block) otherwise near fine. In Scribal Culture in Ben Sira Lindsey A. Askin examines scribal culture as a framework... Read More
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Iranian Studies
by Asmussen, Jes Peter; Jørgen Laessøe (eds.)
Copenhagen: Munksgaard, 1966. First edition. Quarto. 217pp. Original blue stiff wrappers with black lettering on cover and spine. Frontispiece portrait. Presented to Kaj Barr on his Seventieth Birthday June 26, 1966. Essays on translations of psalms by Persian Jews. These translations were edification par excellence and at the same time sources of inspiration for an independent poetry. Illustrated with two b/w reproductions from Judeo-Persica IV. Memorandum by Rudolph C. Troike from Center for Applied Linguistics, Arlington, Virginia, laid in.... Read More
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The Problem of Disenchantment: Scientific Naturalism and Esoteric Discourse 1900 - 1939
by Asprem, Egil
Leiden: Brill, 2014. First edition. Octavo. x, (2), 631, (1)pp. Indices and 50 page bibliography. Pictorial buckram with lilac/gray spine lettered in white. Illustrated with 14 text figures. A fine but ex-library copy (with minimal markings; i.e. rubber stamps on title page & bottom of text block). The Problem of Disenchantment offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the intellectual history of science, religion, and “the occult” in the early 20th century. By developing a new approach... Read More
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The War of Civilization
by [Asquith, Herbert]
London: Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1914. g. 8vo. A pamphlet published by Methuen in 1914. "The War of Civilization" was given by then Prime Minister Herbert Asquith in Edinburgh on September 18, 1914. This copy notes it as the authorized edition, revised by Mr. Asquith. "The War of Civilization" 8 pp. With a listing of other Methuen & Co. publications on back page. With slight discoloration along top edge. Corners worn. Overall, in good condition.
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Bibliothecae Apostolicae Vaticanae codicum manuscriptorum catalogus, in tres partes distributus, in quarum prima Orientales, in altera Graeci, in tertia Latini, Italici aliorumque Europaeorum idiomatum codices. 3-vol. set (Complete) [NUMBERED AND SIGNED BY THE PUBLISHER]
by Assemanus (Asseman), Joseph simonius and Stephanus Evodius
Paris: Librairie Orientale et Americaine, Maisonneuve Freres, Editeurs, 1926. Facsimile edition. Hardcover. vg. 1/300. Large quarto (11 1/2 x 7 1/2"). [2], lxxvi, 498, [4]pp (Vol. 1); [2], xxiv, 556pp (Vol. 2); [2], 587, [1]pp (Vol. 3). Modern light blue cloth, with white lettering to spines. Decorative head-, tailpieces and initials. Originally published between 1756 and 1759, this monumental work is a catalogue of all the Oriental manuscripts housed in the Vatican library. The first volume... Read More
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To the High and Mighty Sovereign, The Shah of Persia, Unto Whom May God Grant a Long, Peaceful, and Prosperous Reign, and Establish his Throne in the Hearts of All His Subjects Throughout His Vast Domains [ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE IRANIAN JEWISH COMMUNITY]
by [The Anglo-Jewish Association]
Hertford: Printed by Stephen Austin and Sons, 1873. Hardcover. g+ to vg-. Quarto. 11 1/4 x 8 3/4". 7, [1], 12pp. Period full pebbled green morocco, with elaborate gilt tooling and ruling on covers. 7 pages of text in English (left to right), followed by 12 pages in Persian (right to left). Lavishly decorated binding with Islamic motifs, produced by the publisher, Stephen Austin and Sons. Each page contains elaborate decorative borders in gilt, along with either red... Read More
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Proceedings Of The American Forest Congress Held at Washington, D. C., January 2 to 6, 1905, under the auspices of the American Forestry Association
by American Forestry Association
Washington, D.C.: H. M. Suter Publishing Company, 1905. First edition. Hardcover. g. Octavo. XI, [1], 474pp. Original green cloth, with gold lettering on spine. Scarce and fascinating work on the American Forest Congress, of which purpose was to establish a broader understanding of the forest in its relation to the great industries depending upon it; to advance the conservative use of forest resources for both the present and future need of these industries; to stimulate and unite all... Read More
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Calendario per l'Anno 1935 - XIIIo*
by Associazione Nazionale fra Mutilati e Invalidi di Guerra (Ed.)
Roma; Milano: Luigi Alfieri & C., 1934. First edition. Softcover. vg. Quarto (6 x 9"). Unpaginated. [32] leaves. Original photo-illustrated wrappers. Photo-illustrated title. Published by the Italian War Mutilated and Invalids Association, this splendidly preserved 1935 calendar opens with two photographs of the siege of the 'Associazione Nazionale fra Mutilati e Invalidi di Guerra' (Front cover and title), and is followed by three full-page photographs of king Vittorio Emanuelle, Benito Mussolini, and the portrait of an... Read More
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Excavations at Kalopsidha and Ayios Iakovos in Cyprus
by Astrom, Paul et. al
Lund: Published by the author, 1966. Softcover. fair. 4to. 234pp. 51pp. Red wrappers, with black lettering to wrappers and spine. Top page edge untrimmed. Some pages unopened. Fascinating work on archeological excavations. The text part is followed by 51 pages of b/w plates, containing maps, sketches and some photographs. Altogether, there are 312 illustrations. Bottom of spine severely torn. Corners bumped. Scuffing, rubbing to wrappers. In English. In good- condition. Part of a Series; Studies in Mediterranean Archeology... Read More
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Who's who in Cypriote Archeology: Biographical and Bibliographical Notes
by Astrom, Paul (ed.)
Goteborg: Published by the author, 1971. Softcover. g. 4to. 88pp. Red wrappers, with black lettering to wrappers and spine. Top page edge untrimmed. Some pages unopened. Fascinating bibliographica work on archeological excavations. Fading to red wrappers. Date stamp to top of front wrapper ("Fe. 7, 1972"). Corners bumped. In English. In good condition. Part of a Series: Studies in Mediterranean Archeology (vol. XXII).
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Illustrierte Geschichte der russischen Revolution 1917 & Illustrierte Geschichte des Bürgerkrieges in Russland 1917-21. 2 Vols
by Astrow, W.; A. Slepkow; J. Thomas (eds. vol. 1); J. Thomas (ed. vol. 2)
Berlin: Neuer Deutscher Verlag, 1929. First edition. hardcover. g. Quarto. xvi (2), 591, xx (1), 464pp. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering on covers and spines. Beige endpapers. Richly illustrated history of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent Civil War with contributions by leading figures of the revolution, e.g. Lenin, Stalin, Trotsky. 392 impressive b/w photographs, maps, drawings, reproduction of original artwork and posters, flyers, etc., and four color plates. The publisher developed to become a cornerstone of... Read More
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Sefer Teshuvot Maharya : ha-nikra g.k. Teshuvot Yehudah Ye'aleh : kolel sh'ut. 'al Shulchan aruch
by Aszod, Judah ben Israel
Lemberg: Druk des s. L.. Kugel, Lewin et Comp, 1873. Hardcover. poor. Two volumes in one. Folio. 133p. 280pp. 1/4 leather over marbled boards. Two decorated title pages with owner's seal. The volume includes a wide range of legal question facing this prominent 19th Century Rabbinical leader in Hungary. Correspondence with Rabbis Moses Sofer and his son is also included. Written by renowned Hungarian Rabbi Yehudah ben Israel Aszod (1794-1866), who was a member of the Orthodox Jewish... Read More
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Atget's Seven Albums
by Atget, Eugene (photographer); Molly Nesbit (text)
New Haven: Yale University press, 1992. First edition. Square quarto (10-1/2"). 428pp. Triple column text. Index and bibliography. Photo illustrated dust jacket, spine lightly sun-faded, over purple cloth lettered in black. Illustrated throughout with photographs. Merest hint of shelf contact at bottom of text block, otherwise a fine, as new copy. Between 1909 and 1915 Eugene Atget produced seven albums [that were never published] filled with photographs of Paris at the height of its belle époque. This book... Read More
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Eugène Atget's Trees: Newly Discovered Photographs from the Bibliotheq̀ue Nationale de France
by Atget, Eugene (photographer); Sylvia Aubenas and Guillaume Le Gall
New York: D.A.P., Distributed Art Pubilshers, Inc, 2003. Softcover. near fine. Folio (16" x 11-1/2"). 13, (1), (4)pp. Plus 39 leaves of tipped in black & white plates (rectos only). Black spine strip over flexible cardboard wraps, front cover lettered in black & red. Rear wrapper is affixed to inner back cover of publisher's heavy gray & red clamshell box, spine & front cover of box lettered in black & red. Edition limited to 1000 numbered copies (this... Read More
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Adventures of a Novelist [SIGNED]
by Atherton, Gertrude
New York: Liveright Inc, 1932. First edition. Hardcover. g- to vg+. Small quarto. 598pp. + 19 plates. Printed orange and burgundy dust jacket with lettering on the front cover and spine. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering on the front cover and spine. Top edge red, and pages uncut. Signed by Gertrude Atherton in black ink on the front free endpaper. This is a first edition of Atherton's autobiographical work, interleaved throughout with 19 plates of b/w photographic... Read More
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Biblia Hebraica Secundum ultimam editionem Jos. Athiae
by Athiae, Joseph; Johanne Leusden; Everardo van der Hooght
Amsterdam: Everardo van der Hooght, 1705. Second edition. Hardcover. Good. Octavo. 2 vols. bound in 1. (I): (24) 333 leaves; (II): (1) 352 (26) leaves. Nineteenth century quarter calf over marbled boards, retaining original backstrip. tooling and ruling on spine; raised bands. Four engraved title pages. Copperplate engraved title; main title in red and black with publisher's device; three ornate copperplate engraved half-title pages; decorative initials and endpieces, one for the Major Prophets, one for the Minor Prophets... Read More
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Arthur Koestler
by Atkins, Arthur
New York: Roy Publishers, 1956. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Octavo. 224pp. Original pictorial wrappers over black cloth with gold lettering on spine. Atkins offers us not only an absorbing study of a man in search of a satisfying philosophy, but also a lively exploration of European politics, present and future. Minor offsetting on endpapers. Wrappers, binding and interior in overall very good condition. Arthur Koestler (1905– 1983) was a Hungarian author of essays, novels and autobiographies. He was... Read More
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Hints in the Obstetric Procedure
by Atkinson, William B.
Philadelphia: D. G. Brinton, 1879. Second edition. Hardcover. g. Sm. 8vo. xii,18-121,[8], pp. Brown cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Scuffing, staining and minor age wear to binding, two-thirds of spine separating from front cover. Name and address of previous owner on free front endpaper. Blind stamp of another owner on same page and rear endpaper. Binding in fair, interior in very good condition. William B. Atkinson was a physician at the Department of Obstetrics and Diseases of... Read More
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Theatrical Design in the Twentieth Century. An Index to Photographic reproductions of Scenic Designs
by Atkinson, W. Patrick
Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1996. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Sm. 8vo. x, 475, [1]pp. Original grayish blue cloth with imprinted black cover and title labels with gold lettering. This index of 7000 productions by more than 2000 scenic designers focuses on photographs of 20th-century sets, renderings, and models of theatre and opera productions appearing in 114 selected books and journals. Selected works include books about theatre history, scenic design and stagecraft, as well as design exhibition catalogs and... Read More
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Les etincelles de Hasard: I. Connaissance spermatique (La librairie du XXe Siecle)
by Atlan, Henri
Paris: Seuil, 1999. First edition. Softcover. vg. Sm. 4to. 400pp. Printed paper wraps. French Algerian biophysicist and philosopher. Text in French. Wraps slightly soiled. Overall very good condition.
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Ha-Kerem: Sefer Shenati Le-Heker Toldot Yisra'el Ve-Sifruto
by Eleazar Atlas
Warsaw: Y. Goldman, 1887. Hardcover. g. 8to. 340pp. (2), 164pp. 8pp. Modern green leather binding with gold borders and raised bands. Illustrated title-page with images of a vineyard, children playing and a globe. Scholarly anthology edited by the Eastern European maskil Eleazar Atlas. Includes essays by Samuel Joseph Fuenn, Jacob Reines and Israel Tropp. Topics include the rabbinic yeshiva and Hebrew grammar. There are also stories, songs and information about the world. Atlas was heavily involved in Hebrew... Read More
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