Discourses on Subjects relating to the Spiritual Life . . . with Remarks on other Writers, commonly called Mystick or Spiritual [with extensive manuscript additions]
by BINDING] MARSAY, CHARLES HECTOR DE SAINT GEORGE, Marquis de.
Edinburgh: Tho. and Wal. Ruddimans for G. Hamilton et al., 1749. First Edition thus. Hardcover. Very Good. Extraneous engraved portrait of Antoinette Bourignon trimmed and mounted on flyleaf facing title. [6], 303 pages. 12mo, 159x96 mm, gilt-panelled red straight-grain morocco circa 1817 with crowned monogram GR between religious devices on covers, spine ends, joints, and cover edges worn, but still an attractive and unusual binding with strong provenance. First edition in English of a collection of writings... Read More
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Several conferences between a Romish Priest, a Fanatick Chaplain, and a divine of the Church of England, Concerning the idolatry of the Church of Rome: Being a full answer to the late Dialogues of T. G.
by (Binding - Snakeskin) [STILLINGFLEET, Edward (1635-1699)]
London: Printed by M. W. for H. Mortlock, 1679. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo (174 x 110mm). [24], 550pp, [1], ads. 3 pages of manuscript titled "Morning Hymn" and "Evening Hymn" at preliminary leaves and several marginal inscriptions on verso of advertisement leaf. Modern half python by J. Franklin Mowery, title gilt to spine on label; (prelims. and title reinforced, some slight dampstains, lightly toned, pp.177-192 slightly offset, worm hole on pp.117- 240 in lower margin; extremities lightly rubbed).... Read More
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Vie de Jesus
by [Binding - Rene Kieffer] Renan, Ernest
Paris: Michel Levy Freres, 1863. Hardcover. Very Good+. 8vo. pp. 462. Foxing at the front and back, but what makes this copy is special is that it is a Rene Kieffer binding. Three quarter brown morocco and marbled paper over boards. With stamp and bookplate of Rene Kieffer Paris. Top right corner bumped but a very good+ copy.
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Masterpieces of George Sand: Volume 1. The Piccinino. The Last of the Aldinis.
by [Binding] Sand, George
Philadelphia: George Barrie and Son, 1900. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. A single volume from the Astral edition, where of 250 copies were printed with twelve photogravures on Japan paper, this being number 34. In a sumptuous red morocco binding, heavily gilt. Light wear only. Sold as a binding.
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Masterpieces of George Sand: Consuelo (volume one only)
by [Binding] Sand, George
Philadelphia: George Barrie and Son, 1900. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. A single volume from the Astral edition, where of 250 copies were printed with six photogravures on Japan paper, this being number 34. In a sumptuous red morocco binding, heavily gilt, a.e.g. Light wear only. Sold as a binding.
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Masterpieces of George Sand: Mauprat. Volume XIX.
by [Binding] Sand, George
Philadelphia: George Barrie and Son, 1902. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 8vo. With a preface by George Sand. 384 pp. A single volume in a sumptuous red morocco binding, heavily gilt. a.e.g. Light wear only. Sold as a binding. This is a complete work in itself, with ten etchings by H. Touissant after paintings by J. Le Blant. A beautiful book.
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The Canterbury pilgrimage: to and from the Lambeth Conference and the Sheffield Congress
by [Binding] Bedell, Gregory Thurston, Bp.
New York: Anson D. F. Randolph & Co., 1878. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. 8vo. Full blue calf, spine decorated in six compartments, red spine label, a.e.g. The front board is stamped with the name Julia Redell. Ownership inscription of Marion A. Strong dated 1898. Some edgewear to binding but still quite nice overall.
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Finely Bound Red Morocco Album circa 1820 (mostly blank).
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Hardcover. Near Fine. Quite handsome full crimson straight-grain morocco album, mostly blank. Covers with central rectangular panels outlined with rolls in gilt and blind, these surrounded by an elaborate palmate roll border in gilt; spine in four compartments, each tooled in gilt; broad gilt dentelles, green silk paste-downs and endpapers, all edges gilt. 4 3/8 x 7 1/8 inches (11.5 x 18 cm); approximately 150 ff. with each leaf hand-ruled recto and verso with a system of six... Read More
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Das Behmische Rechtt: Wie dasselbe in des Konigreichs Beheim Neuen Stadt Prag in vblichem Brauch gehalten wirdt, Kurtz vnd rund, auch in ordentlichen Titteln verfasset vnndt verteutschett....BOUND WITH: Alte Reichs-Abschied und Handlungen: So dem gemeinen nutzen zu gutem, theils auß Chur-Fürsten und Stätten Archivis, theils auß hievor getruckten alten Exemplarien zusammengetragen worden...1607
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Leipzig and Amberg: Michael Forstern, 1607. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. Contemporary full vellum with yapped edges; gilt-stamped seal in the middle bearing the name of recipient, Zacharias Geizkofler. With large book-plate of Zacharias Geizkofler (1560-1617). Geizkofler was a German jurist and Imperial Pfenning Master for the Holy Roman Empire. Unique copy.
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A Tribute: The Destiny of a tiny piece of tapestry in a Medieval City
by (Painted Vellum Binding)
Hardcover. Very Good. Published circa 1900 (gift inscription dated 1908). 22 pp. Little book, measuring apx. 5.5" x 3". Presumably very scarce. The binding is lovely: full vellum with both front and rear panels painted in colors and heightened with gold. Light wear.
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Meditations affectueuses sur la vie de la tressainte vierge mere de Dieu
by BINET, ETIENNE
Antwerp: Martin Nutius, 1632. Hardcover. Very Good+. Full dark blue morocco, all edges gilt. 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches (14 x 8.5 cm); 3, 131, [1] pp.; engraved title and 33 full-page illustrations. Binding lightly worn, final leaf remargined. The Robert Hoe copy with his bookplate. With full-page engraved illustrations by Charles de Mallery and Cornelius Galle showing scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.
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L'Usage des Globes Celestes et Terrestres, et des Spheres, Suivant les Differens Systemes du Monde. Precede d'un Traite de Cosmographie, ou est explique avec ordre tout ce qu'il y a de plus curieux dans la Description de l'Univers, suivant les Memoires & Observations des plus habiles Astronomes & Geographes
by Bion, [Nicolas]
Paris: Jean Boudot, et al, 1717. Hardcover. Very Good. Early calf, gilt-stamped lettering in red leather spine label, gilt-stamped lettering in spine compartments (5 raised bands); 8vo (192x120mm); pp. [8], 400, [10], plus 37 (of 51) plates. Chipping at head of spine and top of front joint, and corners; front board and first 24 leaves pierced, board repaired, but small hole remains in the leaves, affecting text and images.
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L'Usage des Globes Celestes et Terrestres, et des Spheres, Suivant les Differens Systemes du Monde. Precede d'un Traite de Cosmographie, ou est explique avec ordre tout ce qu'il y a de plus curieux dans la Description de l'Univers, suivant les Memoires & Observations des plus habiles Astronomes & Geographes
by Bion, [Nicolas]
Paris: Laurent d'Houry... Jean Boudot, 1703. Seconde Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Calf, original backstrip laid down (gilt-stamped lettering and ornament in spine compartments); 16mo (160x94mm); pp. [18], 459, [3], plus 12 pages of contemporary manuscript notes and tables at rear (brown ink, cursive, in French), 43 plates (some folding). Some faint browning here and there; a few leaves thumbed at the fore-edge; but overall internally nice and clean. Unique, with the manuscript additions.
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An Inaugural Dissertation on the Sanguinaria Canadensis of Linnaeus
by Bird, Fitzgerald
New York: H. Sage, 1822. Paperback. Very Good+. Fragment neatly excised from a larger volume, with portion of the original backstrip remaining. 74 pages. Foxed.
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Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere, Avec La Description Du Cabinet Du Roy. Oiseaux.
by Buffon (Birds)
Paris: De L'Imprimerie Royale, 1770. Hardcover. Good. Eight volumes of birds; incomplete, but a nice run. Quartos. Contemporary leather bindings, worn. A profusion of wonderful plates. Uncollated and sold as is.
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A Rogue's Memoirs
by Birrell, Augustine
London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1912. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 12mo. A pretty little volume bound in full cherry calf, spine attractively gilt. Illustrations within text. Printed on fine paper. Light wear only
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Minute Particulars
by Bishop, John Peale
New York: Alcestis Press, 1935. First Edition, Limited Edition. Paperback. Near Fine/Very Good+. Heavy cardstock wraps; printed dust jacket; and glassine dust jacket; 8vo; pp. 70. Number 49 from a limited edition of 165 copies, signed by Bishop on the limitation page. Spine tips and corners gently bumped, otherwise book and printed jacket are fine. Glassine lightly chipped at spine tips and corners. Printed on Strathmore permanent all-rag paper, and designed and printed by... Read More
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A History of Cornell
by Bishop, Morris; Kingsbury, Alison Mason (illus.)
Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Red cloth; illustrated dust jacket; 8vo; pp. xii, 651, illustrated in b/w. Some light rubbing at extremities and along edges of text block; "Centennial Publicity Office Copy" inked to FFEP; otherwise book is fine. Dust jacket tanned and chipped.
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Paul Ranson, 1861-1909: Catalogue Raisonne: Japonisme, Symbolisme, Art Nouveau
by Bitker, Brigitte Ranson; Gilles Genty
Paris: Somogy Editions d'Art, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Thick quarto. Illustrated throughout. Text in French.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
by Bittel, Rene
Rene Bittel, 1957. Limited Edition. Paperback. Very Good. An obscure book. This being copy 67 of a total edition of 150. Large thin wraps, illustrations for each day. Some stains and yellowing on the front cover.
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32 printed leaves from Pierre Bizot, "Medalische historie der Republyk van Holland"
by BIZOT, Pierre (1630-1696)
Amsterdam: Pieter Mortier, 1690. Paperback. Very Good+. 33 numismatic engraved plates comprising of dozens of examples of Dutch emblems and coins from 1555-1689. Originally published in 1687, the moralizing symbols on these medals were applied in a variety of contexts to Dutch life. Each medal is fully described and accompanied by an explanation of the historical details. (Size: 225 x 230mm).
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Die Hauptstrasse, aus dem Russischen nachgedichtet von Johannes R. Becher, Nachwort von L. Trotzki
by Bjedny, Demjan; Becher, Johannes R.; Trotzki, L. (nachwort)
Wien: Verlag fur Literatur und Politik, 1924. First Edition. Paperback. Good+. Original wraps; 8vo; pp. 29, [2] (blank, ad). Spine sunned; light chipping and small closed tears along spine and yapp edges; final page (ad) hastily re-tipped to the gutter. Sold as is -- a presentable copy, complete, with "Die Hauptstrasse," "Kommunistische Marseillaise," and, by Trotsky, "Demjan Bjedny."
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The Old English poems of Cynewulf. Edited and translated by Robert E. Bjork.
by Bjork, Robert E.
Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Lovely copy in DJ.
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The Pact: My Friendship with Isak Dinesen
by Bjornvig, Thorkild; Schousboe, Ingvar (trans.); Smith, William Jay (trans., intro.)
Baton Rouge and London: Louisiana State University Press, 1983. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Cloth; dust jacket; 8vo; pp. 169. Inscribed by the author (and also, probably, one of the translators, though he signs as "Bill") to Janet Juris, a reference librarian for the New York Public Library, a free-lance bibliographic researcher, and the program director for the Lewis Carroll Society of North America. Isak Dinesen was one of her main collecting interests.
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Full Circle
by BLACKWOOD, ALGERNON
London: Elkin Mathews & Marrot, 1929. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Thin 8vo, publisher's paper-covered boards; dust jacket, neatly split along front/spine panel fold; bookplate of Bethune Morgan. Signed, limited edition, one of 500 copies this being number 241. Number 11 of The Wodburn Books. Displays nicely in mylar.
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