Ladislav Sutnar : visual design in action
by Sutnar, Ladislav
1961. SUTNAR, Ladislav. Ladislav Sutnar : visual design in action. 12 pages with 11 b&w plates. 350 x 151 mm, wraps. Cincinnati: Contemporary Arts Center, 1961. Catalog for a traveling exhibition which coincided with the publication of Sutnar's similarly titled book, Visual design in action-principles, purposes. The interior is a mix of glossy and matte paper with eleven richly printed plates of exhibition photographs and select Sutnar designs. The text is printed in black, as well... Read More
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U nas i u nikh: itogi XVII konferentsii VKP(b)
by SVERDLIN, L.S.
1932. SVERDLIN, L.S. U nas i u nikh: itogi XVII konferentsii VKP(b). 10 pp. text and 36 plates. Folio, 370 x 270 mm, loose as issued in publisher's illustrated portfolio. Moscow: Izogiz, 1932. A truly spectacular book, which transcends its subject matter, and which can stand on its own as an important illustrated book. As with other isotype books, the creator demonstrates what can be achieved with the use of imagination. The book is one of... Read More
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NCS Colour Atlas/Fargatlas/Farbatlas/Atlas de couleur/Atlas de color
by STANDARDISERINGSKOMMISSIONEN i SVERIGE
1978. STANDARDISERINGSKOMMISSIONEN i SVERIGE. NCS Colour Atlas/Fargatlas/Farbatlas/Atlas de couleur/Atlas de color. 16 pp and 42 colour plates with tipped on colour chips. Folio, 297 x 205 mm., leather-backed boards. Stockholm: SIS, 1978. A fine copy of the original version of this colour atlas which has become a standard European reference work on colour. OCLC lists U of Rochester and U of North Carolina and 3 in Europe.
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Voyages de Gulliver.
by GRANDVILLE; Swift
1838. GRANDVILLE, J.J. Voyages de Gulliver dans des Contrées Lointaines par Swift. Two volumes. [4], LXIX (i.e. LIX), [1], 279; [4], 319 pp. With a frontispiece of the gigantic Gulliver above an arch, 6 section-titles, and numerous wood-engraved vignettes by Grandville throughout. 8vo, 210 x 125 mm., uniformly bound in contemporary red calf with gilt spine, marbled endpapers, t.e.g. Paris: H. Fournier Ainé, Furne et Cie, 1838. First edition with Grandville's illustrations, containing 450 original wood-engraved vignettes... Read More
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Voyage de Siam, des pères jésuites, envoyez par le Roy aux Indes & à l
by TACHARD, Guy
1686. TACHARD, Guy. Voyage de Siam, des Pères Jésuites, envoyez par le Roy aux Indes & à la Chine. Avec leurs Observations astronomiques, et leurs Remarques de Physique, de Géographie, d'Hydrographie, & d'Histoire. [16], 424, [8] pp. Illustrated with 8 large engraved vignettes, 4 engraved folding maps and 16 engraved plates, of which 2 are folding. Paris: Arnould Seneuze, Daniel Horthemels, 1686. WITH: TACHARD, Guy. Second Voyage du Pere... Read More
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Szin es szinharmonia. Kivalo tekintettel: a sikornamentikara es a muipar igenyeire. A szinstyl es a szinharmonia torte netenek vazlataval
by TAFFERNER, Bela
1885. TAFFERNER, Bela. Szin és Szinharmónia. [Colour and Harmony.] 235 pp., illustrated with 6 colour plates. 8vo, 230 x 145 mm., publisher's cloth. Budapest: Markus, 1885. A rare work on colour theory by the Hungarian artist and academic Bela Tafferner. Some browning and pencil underling to the text, but nevertheless a sound copy. OCLC lists only NYPL worldwide.
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Chiyo no nishiki.
by TAGUCHI, Bairei. and Toshu MATSUI.
1901. TAGUCHI, Bairei. and Toshu MATSUI. Chiyo no nishiki. 2 volumes. Each volume illustrated with 26 colour woodblock plates. Oblong folio, 325 x 230 mm., bound in publisher's wrappers in a new chitsu case. Kyoto: Miyata Toyamado, 1901. An extremely rare and unusual work, in that it comprises a collection of kimono designs for men. Wrappers worn, and there is some wear to the corners, but the woodcuts are in bright, fresh condition. OCLC records only... Read More
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Kansatsu ehon - Kinda bukku - boku kei.
by TAKEI, Takeo
1932. TAKEI, Takeo. Kansatsu ehon - Kinda bukku - boku kei. 16 pp. including covers, all colour lithographs on light card. Oblong folio, 260 x 380 mm., bound in publisher's illustrated wrappers in a new blue cloth folding box. Tokyo: Fureberukan, 1932. This is one in a series of "observation" books begun in 1927 by the now named Froebel-kan - based on the principles of educator Friedrich Froebel. An interesting example of prewar Japanese book design... Read More
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Central China Pictorial
by TAKIFUJI, Naosaburo
1940. TAKIFUJI, Naosaburo. Central China Pictorial. 8vo, publisher's cloth and cardboard slipcase. Tokyo: Kachu Yoko, 1940. A splendid and extremely rare photographic survey of China under Japanese occupation, with a highly imaginative layout incorporating a frequent use of photomontage. Not listed in OCLC.
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Kak Avttomobil' Ucilsya Khodit'.
by TAMBI, Il'in
1934. TAMBI, Il'in. Kak Avttomobil' Ucilsya Khodit'. 23, [1] pp. Small 4to, bound in original green illustrated wrappers, preserved in a new green cloth box. Leningrad: Gos. izd-vo detskoi lit-ry, 1934. A fine copy of this rare and charmingly illustrated children's history of the automobile. OCLC lists only two copies worldwide, of which one is in America.
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Guide du voyageur a Moscou.
by TASTEVIN, A. and F.; MOSCOW
1897. MOSCOW. Guide du voyageur a Moscou. By A. and F. Tastevin. [4], 194; 29, [1], XIII, [1] pp., illustrated with 30 photographic views in text and two large folding maps of Moscow. 8vo, 153 x 105 mm., bound in publisher's green cloth, title gilt on front cover. Moscow: Imprimerie Th. I. Hagen, 1897. Second revised edition of Tastevin's well known travel guide to Moscow in French, with notes on religion, government, climate, literature, and, mostly,... Read More
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Scenes in America for the Amusement and Instruction of Little Tarry-At-Home...
by TAYLOR, Rev. Isaac
1825. CHILDREN'S BOOK OF TRAVEL IN NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA TAYLOR, Rev. Isaac. Scenes in America for the Amusement and Instruction of Little Tarry-At-Home Travellers. viii, 120 pp. With a folding map and 28 plates. 8vo., 169 x 105 mm, bound in original publisher's printed boards. London: John Harris, n.d. (ca.1825). Fine copy in original boards. First published in 1821, the work proved popular and was reprinted... Read More
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1914-i. Dokumental'nyi pamflet
by TELINGATER, Solomon.; FEINBERG,Ilya
1934. TELINGATER, Solomon. 1914-i. Dokumental'nyi pamflet. By Ilya Feinberg. 92, [20] pp., illustrated throughout with photomontage, and 9 full page plates including 2 foldout plates. 8vo, 250 x 180 mm., publisher's bound in black cloth, front board embossed and printed with metallic red and silver ink, preserved in a new cloth folding box. Moscow: MTP, 1934. This stunning book was published to mark the 20th anniversary of the start of the First World War. A splendid example... Read More
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O Lenine. O komsomole
by TELINGATER, Solomon
1932. TELINGATER, Solomon. O Lenine. O komsomole. [On Lenin. On the Komsomol]. 7 volumes. 8vo, 190 x 130 mm., each volume bound in publisher's photographically illustrated wrappers, preserved in publisher's red slip case with photograph of Lenin, designed by Telingater, preserved in a new cloth box. Moscow: Molodaia gvardiia, 1932. A classic example of Telingater's genius as a book designer. This particular work was banned and withdrawn from circulation after Pavel Postyshev, the author of part... Read More
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La fortificatione guardia difesa et espugnatione delle fortezze.
by TENSINI, Francesco.; FIALETTI, Odoardo
1624. FIALETTI, Odoardo. La Fortificatione Guardia Difesa et Espugnatione delle Fortezze Esperimenta in Diverse Guerre. By Francesco Tensini. Three parts in one volume. [16], 83; 83, [1]; 128 pp. Illustrated with an engraved allegorical title-page by Philip Sadeler, a full-page engraved portrait of the author within allegorical border, and 11 double-page and 37 full-page copper-plate etchings by Odoardo Fialetti. Folio, 370 x 260 mm, bound in contemporary Italian vellum, title hand-lettered on spine.... Read More
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L'Amico dell'Angelo
by TERRA, Dino
1927. TERRA, Dino. L'Amico dell'Angelo. 93pp. 8vo., Publisher's photomontage illustrated wrappers. Rome: "La Ruota Dentata", 1927. A work by the Italian futurist poet Dino Terra which is distinguished by the splendid photomontage by Vinicio Paladini. Extremely rare. OCLC records only the copy in the BN.
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Pigments, Paint and Painting. A practical Book for practical Men
by TERRY, George
1893. TERRY, George. Pigments, Paint and Painting. A Practical Book for Practical Men. 392 pp. 8vo, 180 x 120 mm., publisher's cloth binding. London: E. & F.N. Spon, 1893. This book is a comprehensive practical guide which focuses on the manufacturing of pigments and paints, intended to serve as a reference for journeymen and master painters. Each chapter gives detailed instructions on the making of different colors or the machinery used. 49 plates illustrate different apparatuses,... Read More
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Les Routes de l'Italie
by TESTI, C.V
1933. TESTI, C.V. Les Routes de l'Italie. Unpaginated, illustrated throughout. 8vo, publisher's illustrated wrappers. (Rome): ENIT, 1933. WITH: TESTI, C.V. When Will You Come to Italy. Unpaginated, illustrated throughout. 8vo, publisher's illustrated wrappers, in a new cloth folding box. (Rome): E.N.I.T, 1936. Two wonderful examples of fascist book design, both in fine condition, When Will You Come to Italy with a neat rubber stamp of the Brooklyn Eagle on the front cover. Neither work is... Read More
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Thackara’s Drawing Book for the Amusement and Instruction of Young Ladies & Gentlemen in the Pleasing and Elegant Art of Drawing
by THACKARA, James
1814. THACKARA, James. Thackara's Drawing Book for the Amusement and Instruction of Young Ladies & Gentlemen in the Pleasing and Elegant Art of Drawing. [4] pp., [54] leaves of engraved plates. Small 4to, 205 x 163 mm., contemporary sheep-backed plain boards, in a recent custom quarter morocco slipcase. Philadelphia: James Thackara & Son Engravers, 1814. An extremely rare early American drawing manual. While somewhat stained and browned throughout, and with the binding in poor shape, it is... Read More
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Nouveau Manuel du Peintre en Voitures, Vagons, Omnibus, Tramways
by THOMAS, V.
1902. THOMAS, V. Nouveau Manuel du Peintre en Voitures, Vagons, Omnibus, Tramways. 367 pp. 12mo, 158 x 95 mm, publisher's wrappers. Paris: Encyclopedie Roret, 1902. A fine copy of an interesting and scarce volume from the Encyclopedie Roret series. This one dealing with the painting of all sorts of vehicles. OCLC lists only one copy, at the Ingenium Library in Canada.
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Labels
by LABELS; TOBACCO
1935. TOBACCO LABELS. A collection of 1875 labels, boxes, etc. tipped in to 34 notebooks. Small folios, 310 x 225 mm, bound in pail blue paper wrappers labeled 'Dessin' with a woodcut illustration of a hot air balloon flying over a townscape on the front of each. France: ND. [Early 20th century]. A compendium of tobacco related commercial design from the first half of the Twentieth Century. The compiler of these albums... Read More
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Dal Moncenisio all'Acropoli: 9o Reggimento artiglieria del Brennero. (1940-1941)
by TOGNI, Giulio
1942. TOGNI, Giulio. Dal Moncenisio all'Acropoli: 9o Reggimento artiglieria del Brennero. (1940-1941). Unpaginated, illustrated throughout. Folio, 321 x 234 mm., publisher's cloth-backed boards. Milano: Pizzi & Pizio, 1942. While this is just another fascist work glorifying the achievements of their glorious army, the design was handed over to someone with imagination and the result is a book whose optics are in distinct contrast to the subject matter. A rare book with OCLC listing only... Read More
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Kokuto shinkyo
by SHINKYO TOKUBETSUSHI
1940. SHINKYO TOKUBETSUSHI. Kokuto shinkyo. 28 Plates, several in colour and a folding map. 4to, 223 x 150 mm. Publisher's illustrated boards, slightly edgeworn. Hsin-King : Manshu Jijo Annaijo, 1940. A scarce photographic survey of the capital of Manchukuo with an unusually elaborate layout. The photographs have captions in English as well as Japanese. OCLC records copies only in the National Diet Library and Waseda.
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Kahei Seizu
by TOKUNO, Ryosuke
1879. TOKUNO, Ryosuke. Kahei Seizu. 55 plates. Oblong Folio, 273 x 364 mm., contemporary morocco-backed cloth. [Tokyo] : Okurasho Insatsukyoku, 1879. A splendid example of Japanese chromolithography, this method of printing being presumably thought to be better suited to the reproduction of gold and silver coins than the more traditional Japanese method of wood engraving. Inscribed by the French Consul in Japan, Jules Jouslain to the numismatist Leon Ardouin, containing Ardouin's manuscript translation... Read More
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Russo-Japanese war. Photographs of the Yalu battle
by TOKYO.
1905. TOKYO. Russo-Japanese war. Photographs of the Yalu Battle. 2 preliminary leaves, 4 pages, 54 plates, 2 leaves. Oblong 4to, 189 x 265 mm., publisher's cloth. Tokyo: 1905. An interesting Japanese photobook dealing with the Russo-Japanese War, which must also count as one of the first photographic surveys of armed conflict in the twentieth century.
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