Guide to "Peking" (Peiping).
by (CHINA)
(CHINA) Guide Book for Beijing). Guide to Peking. [Beijing:] The Leader, 1931. Illustrated with folding map in the front and numerous photographs throughout. 8vo., [ii], v, [vi] 88 pp. + [4] adverts; printed paper wrappers (top and bottom of spine chipped, still intact. End pages a little curled, first leaf torn at top right corner only affecting a few words at top of verso advertisement, pencil scribbling over a few adverts, overall a very good copy of... Read More
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THE AGE OF CONFLICT 现代之纷争
by CHINA
THE AGE OF CONFLICT 现代之纷争 Shanghai: Published by The Signs of the Times Publishing House, April 1932, this book illustrates the past wars, the present situation of the world and expressed willingness of peace for the world with text and many pictures, agreements signed between countries for peace, many different military data of some countries also included. 12mo, 103 pp., Guizhou University library stamp and label, printed pictorial wrappers, minor crease and loss to the cover, light browning, repair and... Read More
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SUPPRESSING COMMUNIST-BANDITRY IN CHINA 镇压中国共匪-汤良礼
by COMMUNIST PARTY IN CHINA
SUPPRESSING COMMUNIST-BANDITRY IN CHINA 中国共产党的镇压-汤良礼 Shanghai: Published by China United Press, June 1934, this book belongs to China To-Day series Volume 1, introduced the Communist movement in China and the effect to the Republic government during the past years, illustrated with text and photos, large 8vo, [x]110pp., printed cloth covers, missing front free endpaper, light foxing to the bottom edge of some pages, else fine condition. 上海联合出版社1934年出版，本书为今日中国系列丛书的第一部，用文字和照片的形式介绍了共产党在过去一些时间的活动以及对民国政府产生的一些影响。18×25cm，110页，精装帆布硬质封皮，内页下边缘少许磨损，其他品相极好。
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CHINA PICTORIAL
by (PERIODICAL - China)
China Pictorial (219 issues) Beijing: China Pictorial, distributed by Guozi Shudian; printed in the People's Republic of China, comprising 219 issues, covering the years 1959–1984, each measuring approx. 10-3/16 x 14-1/2 inches (26 × 37 cm), overall condition is very good plus to near-fine. [Because of the weight, shipping will be by FedEx Ground] China Pictorial is a monthly magazine (bi-weekly thru 1960), illustrated with photographs and essays about current events highlighting the development and progress in modern PRC, the People's Republic... Read More
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PEKING REVIEW [re-titled BEIJING REVIEW in 1979.1], altogether 621 issues.
by (PERIODICAL - CHINA)
621 issues Beijing Review (Chinese: 北京周報; pinyin: Běijīng Zhōubào; Wade–Giles: Pei-ching Yu-pao), previously Peking Review, is China's only national news magazine in English, published by the Chinese Communist Party-owned China International Publishing Group. In 2006 it claimed a per-issue circulation of 70,000 and distribution "throughout China and 150 countries and regions worldwide." Founded in March 1958 as the weekly Peking Review, it was an important tool for the Chinese government to communicate to the rest of world. The first... Read More
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CHINA RECONSTRUCTS (62 issues). 1955-1971, edited in Wai Wen Building, distributed by GUOZI SHUDIAN, printed in the People’s Republic of China. Small Quarto (23×30 cm)
by (PERIODICAL - China)
CHINA RECONSTRUCTS (62 issues). Beijing: China periodical, 1955-1971, edited in Wai Wen Building, distributed by GUOZI SHUDIAN, printed in the People's Republic of China. Small folio (23×30 cm), each issue approx. 52 pages; original pictorial colored wrappers. All issues are English language texts. China Reconstructs is a monthly magazine published in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian by the China Welfare Institute (Soong Ching Ling, Chairman) to present a positive image of China to the outside world. These... Read More
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Simple Chinese-Specially Complied for the Use of Allied Forces in China by Menglou简明中文-专为在中国的盟军印制
by Chinese
Simple Chinese-Specially Complied for the Use of Allied Forces in China by Menglou简明中文-专为在中国的盟军印制 Kweilin: Printed by Asia Press, 1943, very good in original printed paper wrappers, stitched as issued, iv, 57, [1] pp., tears to spine, very good condition. None in OCLC. A revised edition was published in 1946, of which OCLC locates 6 copies. A language guide for Allied servicemen includes a foreword by Major General S.F. Chang and a letter from Major General C.L. Chennault, commander of the 14th Air... Read More
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The History of America
by COLUMBUS (Christopher)
(Christopher COLUMBUS)The History of America.London: W. Wetton, circa 1830.Small 8vo, 176pp + [4] adverts, listing this title as number 15 (of 22); original gilt leather-backed marbled boards, the spine titled "Columbus".Rare juvenile biography of Christopher Columbus, of which there is apparently no copy in OCLC.
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The Daynight Lamp and Other Poems.
by REY (Hans A) and MORGENSTERN (Christian):
REY (Hans A) and MORGENSTERN (Christian): The Daynight Lamp and Other Poems. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1973. With 20 lithographs reproduced from the earliest work of H A Rey. 4to, xi 65pp + [1] colophon; black cloth with front cover and spine titled, pictorial printed paper dust-jacket (unclipped, minute chip at top edge, otherwise fine). FIRSY EDITION THUS, inscribed by the illustrator on the blank facing title-page: "To Richard & Gerda / affectionately, / Hans / 12-31-73".
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Nonsense Manuscript sketch at the last of a 4-page letter, undated but probably circa 1880), showing the antics of seven cleaning women preparing for the opening of a new show at the Royal Academy.
by (ROYAL ACADEMY: Arthur Church)
(ROYAL ACADEMY) Nonsense Manuscript sketch at the end of a 4-page letter, undated but probably circa 1880, showing the antics of seven cleaning women preparing for the opening of a new show at the Royal Academy of Art, scrubbing the various framed canvases using feather-dusters, brooms, cloths, &c by way of provenance, addressed to an artist named Cooke."I just write a line to say that I am taking the liberty of telling two or three interested friends that they... Read More
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Gen. Charles Stratton with wife Lavinia Warren Stratton (2 photographs), another of Commodore Nutt & Miss Minnie Warren, also "The Fairy Wedding Group" featuring all four in wedding outfits, and finally an 1865 CDV captioned "Gen. Tom Thumb, Wife and Child";
by (CIRCUS)
Original carte-de-visite photographs of Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known by his stage name "General Tom Thumb", a dwarf who achieved great fame as a performer under circus pioneer P. T. Barnum, here photographed with his wife Lavinia Warren, AUTOGRAPHED in Stratton's handwriting on verso "Genl Tom Thumb & Mrs Tom Thumb - 1863 August". The couple were married in February 1863 for which it is said President Lincoln hosted them with a reception at the White House. The... Read More
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People's Yellow Pages
by (COUNTER-CULTURE)
(Counter-Culture)People's Yellow Pages.Cambridge, MA: Vocations for Social Change, November 1971.Sparsely but appropriately illustrated throughout.Large 4to., [ii]125 pp.; self-wrappers, overall light staining but complete. Ink annotation in outer margin of front cover.Second edition (revised, updated)Apparently the FIRST putting together of a "People's Yellow Pages" by a group that describes itself as "anti-profit": an alphabetical inventory detailing many groups, legal services, support organizations, and everything else one would be needing to know about coming out of the various movements from ... Read More
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Commemorative Album of Photography on the Second Year Anniversary of the Korean War
by (Korean War) Korean Ministry of National Defense
(Korean War) Commemorative Album of Photographs on the Second Year Anniversary of the Korean War. Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Korea, 1951. Oblong 4to, [31] leaves with protective tissue; with commemorative text: 6.25 Korean War (emblem: winged five-point star and anchor) 2nd Year, D.N.D. R.O.K. flanked by Birds of Paradise executed in mother of pearl, woven silver silk tie. Containing 77 original photographs documenting the events and players in the war (including President Syngman Rhee, Douglas MacArthur, etc., with typed... Read More
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L'Eloge de la Folie
by ERASMUS (Desderius)
Erasmus (Desiderius, of Rotterdam): L'Eloge de la Folie (In Praise of Folly) … traduit par Mr. Gueudeville. Amsterdam: Francois L'Honore, 1731. Engraved frontispiece (partially wrinkled and detached), also portrait with Erasmus, Sir Thomas More, and Hans Holbein, six folding plates and 75 text engravings. These are the same copperplates as used in the first "counterfeit" edition of 1713/1714. Tall 12mo, [xxiv] 234 pp. + [xvii] index; vintage mottled calf, gilt-titled label on spine. In 1509 Erasmus composed his... Read More
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Oliver Twist
by (DICKENS, Charles) DARLEY (F O C)
(DICKENS, Charles) DARLEY (Felix O C) [1822–1888] Oliver Twist: First meeting with the Artful Dodger, 1882 Original pencil and watercolor wash drawing depicting this pivotal scene from the novel by Charles Dickens Measures 8-3/8 x 6-3/4 inches Signed and dated by the artist "F O C Darley /82" at bottom left Darley is considered amongst the pioneers of American illustration.
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Le Avventure di Topolino
by DISNEY (Walt), Studios
DISNEY (Walt), Studios Le Avventure di Topolino (Mickey Mouse). No. 1 & No. 2 Torino: Frassinelli Tipografo Editore, 1933. Two volumes. 8vo., 38[1] pp.; 36 pp.; printed pictorial boards (some edge discoloration, staining). Translated by Cesare Pavese. Contains cartoons after "Pioneer Days" and "The Fire Fighters" (released in 1930). Very rare and unique Italian version of Disney introducing Mickey Mouse.
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A GROUP OF 8 REVOLUTIONARY MEDICAL BOOKS 文革期间医疗书籍一组8本
by barefoot doctor
A GROUP OF 8 REVOLUTIONARY MEDICAL BOOKS 文革期间医疗书籍一组8本 These medical books were produced during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, all the books contain Quotations from Chairman Mao, some which was symbolic of that period. 快速针刺疗法 Reference of Quick Acupuncture Treatment: edited by Shenyang Air Force Hospital, December 1968, 32mo, [xii] 164 pp. 快速针灸疗法资料介绍 Reference of Quick Acupuncture Treatment (with portrait of Chairman Mao, 3 pages of quotations and the highest instructions from Chairman Mao ): 1969 by Eastern China Office, Logistics Department... Read More
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An Alphabet of Owls et cetera.
by (Alphabet). FRIEND (Donald):
(ABC). An Alphabet of Owls et cetera by Donald Friend with a Text suitable for all Children, Grown-ups, Non-Readers, Ornamental Hermits, et alia. [South Melbourne]: Gryphon Books, 1981. Illustrated with large black and white block printed capitals decorated with various animals and people within the letter design. Produced on a Furnival stop cylinder machine, printed on heavy Bemboka hand-made paper with text in sepia by Jim Walker at The Croft Press, Cobargo, NSW. Limited to 150 copies (#101), Signed by Donald Friend.
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DAVY AND THE GOBLIN
by CARRYL (Charles E):
(ALICE -- Imitation) CARRYL (Charles E): DAVY AND THE GOBLIN or What Followed reading "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Boston: Ticknor and Co., 1886. Illustrated. Square 8vo, 160pp + [1], xiv "Some Interesting Books" published by Ticknor; pictorial brown cloth gilt-titled on front cover and spine, spine ends rubbed, otherwise a handsome copy. First edition, 2nd issue post-dated 1886 though some copies have the earlier 1885 date on the title-page. ACCOMPANIED BY its... Read More
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Black Doll
by GOREY (Edward)
GOREY (Edward): Black Doll New York: Gotham Book Mart, 1973 A Few Frames from the BLACK DOLL, comprising eight mounted photographs by Tom Parrish, each picture signed by the photographer and dated '75 - '76. Square quarto, [8] ff. + index; original stiff marbled paper with a typed title label on upper cover. Created as a promotional presentation for making the film version of "The Black Doll". Accompanied by: The BLACK DOLL. New York: Gotham Book Mart, 1973. Small 8vo, 52pp + colophon; grey paper wrappers... Read More
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Censura Literaria containing Titles. Extracts and Opinions of Old English Books
by [BRYDGES (Samuel Egerton)]
BRYDGES (Samuel Egerton): CENSURA LITERARIA. Containing Titles, Abstracts, and Opinions of Old English Books, With Original Disquisitions, Articles of Biography, and Other Literary Antiquities. London: Printed by T. Bensley for Longman, Hurst, Rees And Orme, and J. White, 1805-1809. Ten volumes, the start of volume IV beginning the New Series, which continues more fully: 'Censura literaria. Containing titles, extracts, and opinions of old English books, especially those which are scarce. To which are added Necrographia authorum, or... Read More
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Dutch Decorative Arts 1880-1940
by ELIENS (Titus), GROOT (Marjan) and LEIDELMEIJER (Frans), editors
ELIENS (Titus), GROOT (Marjan) and LEIDELMEIJER (Frans), editors: Dutch Decorative Arts 1880-1940. Kingston: Battledore Ltd., 1997. Profusely illustrated with 150 color and 75 black/white photographs by award-winners Erik & Petra Hesmerg. Large 4to, 256pp; red cloth boards lettered in black, full-color pictorial paper dust-jacket. Based upon a landmark exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), this translation of their catalogue (simultaneously printed) is the first comprehensive study in English of the modernist Dutch decorative arts featuring Nieuwe Kunst (aka Dutch Art... Read More
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Sketchbook of North Carolina, Florida, and Rondout NY
by MATTSON (Henry Ellis):
SKETCH BOOK by HENRY ELLIS MATTSON Containing Twenty-Eight full Watercolors, created 1940–1942, mostly in North Carolina and Florida (two identified as Coney Island and also Rondout, NY). Drawn on [50] pages, mostly titled and dated, with additional notations. Ring-bound album with stiff buff covers with original watercolor pasted label, inscribed "Florida, N.C. '41". Henry Mattson [1877–1971] was a Swedish-born American artist who came to Worcester, MA and studied at the Worcester Museum evening sketch classes in 1913, went back to Sweden... Read More
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The Universal Household Cyclopaedia.
by (ENCYCLOPEDIA)
(ENCYCLOPEDIA) The Universal Household Cyclopaedia. Happy Hours Library. Augusta, Maine: P O Vickery, 15 December 1898. With 189 text illustrations. 8vo, 544pp with chapters on lace-making and crochet, artistic embroidery, etiquette, home amusements, cooking recipes, laundry, home physician, floriculture, decorative painting, &c. green printed paper wrappers (edges a bit chipped, minor wear but still a solid copy of this ephemeral work). Text attributed to Frank M Lupton.
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View of the Hebrews Exhibiting the Destruction of Jerusalem; The Certain Restoration on Judah and Israel; the Present State of Judah and Israel; and An Address of the Prophet Isaiah Relative to Their Restoration.
by [MORMONS] SMITH (Ethan)
[MORMONS]SMITH, ETHAN. View of the Hebrews Exhibiting the Destruction of Jerusalem; The Certain Restoration on Judah and Israel; the Present State of Judah and Israel; and An Address of the Prophet Isaiah Relative to Their Restoration. Poultney, VT: Smith & Shute, 1823. 8vo, 183pp with a few old stains, lacking terminal index leaf; full contemporary calf. First edition. This work, part of a sizable literature on the subject, argued that Native Americans were descended from the Ten Lost... Read More
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