Important Selection from Dr. Kervorkian's Archives
by KERVORKIAN (Jack), MD
A Selection of a Highly Important Archive KERVORKIAN (Jack), MD: Selection from his Archives from the Sale of his Estate, collectively dated 1982-2007. Sold four months after his death, Dr Kervorkian's archive comprises nearly a dozen historical lots inventoried in his estate auction sale, a copy of the catalogue is likewise included:1. 2pp. typed interviews transcript with three San Quentin death row inmates and subsequent 2pp. signed Petition of 27 Death Row Prisoners in support of execution by lethal injection as opposed to... Read More
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“Seven Happy Days”
by KING (Jessie M.) :
KING (Jessie M.) : "Seven Happy Days". 1913. Illustrated by Jessie Marion KingAs published in: The Studio edited by Charles Holme. An Illustrated Magazine of Fine & Applied Art. Vol 60, No. 249. December 15, 1913 Small Folio, Special Christmas supplement: pp. 193–208; original printed pictorial wrappers (tape residue on left of cover, spine scuffed, lower end chipped). with 14 full-page illustrations by Jessie M. King, highlighted in gold and silver. Entire issue intact (pp. 183–250 + adverts)
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L'habitation forcée.
by KIPLING (Rudyard); KING (Jessie M), illus.
KIPLING (Rudyard); KING (Jessie M), illus. L'habitation forcée. Translated into French by Louis Fabulet and Robert D'Humieres. Paris: René Kieffer, 1921. Square 4to., 93 pp. + colophon, [2] adverts; pictorial wrappers with Art Deco style design in black outline with blue pochoir decoration, original protective glassine wrapper (lightly tanned), overall a fine copy. Illustrated with Twenty pochoir color plates by Jessie M. King. One of a Limited edition of 550 copies, of which 500 were printed on velin paper, and 50 copies printed on japon paper. This... Read More
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KKK Katechism and Song Book
by (KKK)
KKK Katechism and Song Book. Columbus, MO: Patriot Publishing Co., circa 1925. Thin 12mo, 72pp; pictorial wrappers. Collection of religious and patriotic songs, interspersed with Questions and Answers concerning the Klan With emphasis on the evils of "Rome" and "Catholicism".
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Gesammelte Schriften. Herausgegeben von L. Tieck.
by KLEIST, Heinrich von
KLEIST (Heinrich von): Gesammelte Schriften. Herausgegeben von L. Tieck. Berlin: Reimer, 1826. Three volumes, complete. 8vo, lxvi 330, [i] 418, [iv] 340pp; early mottled boards with green gilt label on spines (small section of volume 2 spine chipped, edges rubbed). Overall, a handsome set in what may be described as being in its original binding. Bookplate of MAURICE SENDAK in each volume, part of his bequest to the Rosenbach Museum & Library (S0936). First complete edition of von Kleist's writings published... Read More
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Writings
by HEARN (Lafcadio)
HEARN, LafcadioWritings Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1922.8vo., In 16 volumes. #161/750 numbered sets of the large-paper edition, signed by Koizumi Setsuko, Hearn's second wife, in Japanese characters and with her red seal, on a tipped-in leaf of japon vellum. The special edition includes a tipped-in single leaf of manuscript from Hearn's stories (in Vol. 1).Publisher's deluxe binding of quarter japon vellum over green silk jacquard-covered boards, (some spotting to spines, dent in top edge of front board in... Read More
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Translation by Examples with Exercises by Su Zhaolong
by (CHINA - English Language)
Translation by Examples with Exercises by Su Zhaolong. Shanghai: Published by Shanghai Ching Wen Book Company, 1937, second edition. English has been realized to be an important language for the Chinese at that time, this book was written mainly for high school students, English language workers, researchers, and advanced English learners to study as a reference book, they got the contribution from professors of China. It illustrated technics of translating from both English to Chinese and Chinese to English.... Read More
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The English Monthly-China English Learning Books during 1945-1949
by (CHINA - English Language)
Shanghai: Published by The English Monthly Publishing House, printed by Kaiming Bookstore. This monthly was mainly for high school English teachers and English learners to improve their English abilities. Edited by professors at universities, the first issue was published in 1945, this group comprises 10 issues: 1948: No. 31-38; 1949: No. 43, 45. 12mo, 71 pp; paper wrappers with a few small repairs, slight tears but overall very good condition. This includes English texts selected from the writings of... Read More
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Illustrated Catalogue of Magic, Dissolving View & Optical Lanterns, Lime-light Apparatus and Slides.
by (MAGIC LANTERNS)
Magic Lantern CatalogueIllustrated Catalogue of Magic, Dissolving View & Optical Lanterns, Lime-light Apparatus and Slides. Rare generic trade catalogue for the entire industry, almost certainly London, 1891-92, but without imprint. Wood-engraved illustrations of magic lanterns, accessories, and occasionally the projected image. 8vo., 352 pp. with detailed listings of sets of slides, all with prices, and various types of magic lanterns with optical projections, a few pages browned (pp 44/45); original pictorial cloth lettered in black (a little rubbed,... Read More
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Grammatographia
by LEFÈVRE D'ÉTAPLES, Jacques
(Grammar for Children) LEFÈVRE D'ÉTAPLES, Jacques (1450 ?-1537) Grammatographia. Paris: Simon de Colines, June 1533 [Bound with:] Jacques LEFÈVRE D'ÉTAPLES. Clavis tesserarum Grammatographiae. [Paris: S. de Colines] 1530. Two works in one, Small Quarto (204 x 145mm), [60, 14] ff. collates A-P4, a-c4 [d2], Printed in red and black (two minor marginal repairs). Modern calf tooled in blind to a Renaissance style.'Second edition of one of Colines' most ingeniously impressive typographic achievements' (Schreiber). First published 1529, it was composed by Lefèvre d'Étaples, tutor... Read More
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Leven in een Verzameling
by LEIDELMEIJER (Frans) and RAASSEN-KRUIMEL (Emke), editors
(Dutch Art Nouveau)LEVEN IN EEN VERZAMELING. Toegrpaste kunst 1890–1940 uit de collectie Meentwijk.LEIDELMEIJER (Frans) and RAASSEN-KRUIMEL (Emke), editors.Zwolle: Waanders, [2000].Profusely illustrated catalogue of the collection of Dirk & Liesbeth Nienhuis to coincide with the exhibition of their collection at the Singer Museum (Laren). 4to., [1]239[3] pp.; stamped orange cloth, printed pictorial dust-jacket. A sumptuous and extensive survey of the best private collection within its scope is provided by several essays covering historical sources, period Dutch jewelry, animals as used in... Read More
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ENGLISH AND CHINESE LESSONS 中文英语教程
by CHINESE AND ENGLISH LESSON
ENGLISH AND CHINESE LESSONS 中文英语教程 New York: American Tract Society [1872]. 8vo, 188pp; publisher's green pebbled cloth. This book is designed for the Chinese to learn English 纽约：1872年美国Tract Society（非盈利）出版社出版，是一本中国人学习英文的教程，14×19cm，共188页。
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Alice In Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Wallace West
[DODGSON (Charles L) "Lewis Carroll", text adapted by Wallace West: Alice in Wonderland (The Big Little Book). Based on Paramount Productions 1933. Racine, Wisconson: Whitman Publishing Co, 1934. Captioned black-and-white photographs from the film, images on the right side of each set of pages with text on the left. Square 16mo, 160pp with the front fly-leaf listing all of the actors in the film alongside their roles (both sides); full-color pictorial boards, edges slightly rubbed but overall a very good... Read More
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The Little Street Sweeper; or Life Among the Poor, by Samuel B Halliday
by (STREET LIFE)
(Street Life)The Little Street Sweeper; or Life Among the Poor, by Samuel B HallidayNew York: Phinney, Blakeman & Mason, 1861.Frontispiece portrait.8vo, 356pp; elaborate blind-tooled full leather covers, gilt spine with titled label.First edition, PRESENTATION COPY inscribed on the front free endpaper "Genl Howard with warmest regards of the Author. New York, May 10 / 66". The recipient known as "the Christian General," Oliver Otis Howard, is a unique figure in Civil War history. His reputation as an efficient... Read More
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Photo Badge
by (Abraham Lincoln)
(LINCOLN, Abraham, 1809–1865) PHOTO BADGE in copper frame with silk Campaign Ribbon, circa 1864 Framed Albumen Portrait, measures 1 x ¾ inches; Ribbon imprinted Chicago: North Western Flag & Banner Co., L. 4 inches. The portrait by Anthony BERGER of Matthew Brady's Gallery (the image taken in Washington DC, 9 February 1864) Reference: C Hamilton and L Ostendorf: Lincoln in Photographs, 109
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Pretty Little Poems for Pretty Little People;
by WATTS (Louisa)
WATTS (Louisa): Pretty Little Poems for Pretty Little People; explanatory of the operations of nature, in a style suited to their capacities, from the age of Two to Twelve years. Halifax: William Milner, 1846. Unillustrated. 16mo, 146pp; red embossed cloth with gilt pictorial vignette on upper cover, gilt-title on spine, top right corner bumped, covers lightly soiled, a very good copy overall. Second edition (newly revised), predates all entries in OCLC with an ownership inscription on front free endpaper: "Master Edward... Read More
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Babe Ruth! Babe Ruth!
by SPENCER (J[ames]) W and ALFORD (Harry L):
(Baseball: Babe Ruth) SPENCER (J[ames]) W and ALFORD (Harry L): Babe Ruth! Babe Ruth! (We Know What He Can Do) Olneyville, RI: J W Spencer, (1928).4to, pictorial wrappers Sheet Music
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History of Sir William Wallace * Marvelous History of Mynheer von Wodenblock * History of Little King Pippin * History of Aladdin; or the Wonderful Lamp * Cottage Tales for Little People.
by (CHAPBOOKS) LUMSDEN:
(CHAPBOOKS) LUMSDEN: History of Sir William Wallace * Marvelous History of Mynheer von Wodenblock * History of Little King Pippin * History of Aladdin; or the Wonderful Lamp * Cottage Tales for Little People. Glasgow: Lumsden & Son, circa 1815. Five volumes bound as one, each with 11 hand-colored illustrations. 12mo, 26pp + [i] with first and final leaves pasted to printed wrappers; Lumsden & Son's Improved Edition of Coloured Twopenny Books, 3/4 calf with five gilt horizontal rules on... Read More
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BEFORE AND AFTER OF MACARTHUR'S COLLAPSE 麦魔垮台前后
by MACARTHUR
BEFORE AND AFTER OF MACARTHUR'S COLLAPSE 麦魔垮台前后 Shanghai: Published by Huohua Publishing House, distributed by all book agencies in China, 1951, FIRST EDITION, 5000 copies printed, a broken face of MacArthur on the front page, this book illustrates the evil deeds he did to Asia, and the success of the resistance war of the Chinese people. 15×15cm, printed pictorial wrappers, [iii] 66pp., final page defective, small loss along edge of front cover, chipped on the spine, repair to the left front... Read More
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MAGAZINE: Knowledge-Special Issue for 3 Years Anniversary 杂志《知识》纪念创刊三周年纪念号
by China magazine
MAGAZINE: Knowledge-Special Issue for 3 Years Anniversary 杂志《知识》纪念创刊三周年纪念号 Shenyang: Published by Northeast Bookstore, May 1, 1949, special issue for the 3-year anniversary of Knowledge magazine. Volume 11, Issue 2. 8vo, 37pp., Printed pictorial wrappers, Spine stapled, with 4 restapling holes on right, minor tears and stained to cover, shelf worn, overall good condition. Shenyang Northeast Bookstore is the press was led by China Communist Party Propaganda Department. Chairman Mao wrote an inscription of quotation from Confucius "To learn something and timely practice... Read More
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YOUNG CHINA 年轻的中国
by China magazine
YOUNG CHINA Magazine年轻的中国 Toronto: the monthly magazine of the comradeship for China, the young People's Department of the China inland mission. 1933-1934, volume vii and viii, together 24 issues. Articles about the Chinese people written by journalists in China with photos illustrated for the rest of the world, Index of 2 volumes, including titles of paper making in china, Burmese girls at play, disbelieving does not change the truth, large 8vo, 143pp. +16 leaves index, bound in hard titled boards, near... Read More
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Shogaku Jorei Shikizukai [Elementary Illustrated Etiquette Book for Young Women]
by (ETIQUETTE MANUAL)
(Etiquette Manual) Shogaku Jorei Shikizukai [Elementary Illustrated Etiquette Book for Young Women]. Tokyo: Sonbe Okura, 1880. Composed and pictured by Adachi GINKO (1853-1908). 12mo, 7 inches high; 10 double-page accordion-style binding with vertical printed label on colored pictorial wrappers (small splits in a few folds, a couple neatly mended). First edition. Highly elaborate series of hand-colored woodblock diptych illustrations depicting etiquette lessons at a "finishing" school for young Japanese women. This comprises a series of illustrated "how to" lessons regarding talking with elders, praying, opening... Read More
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LEADERS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD 世界人民领袖
by Chairman Mao
LEADERS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD 世界人民领袖 Shanghai: Printed and distributed by Sanmin Book Company, 1950, this book introduces 10 leaders of different countries with pictures and texts, including Stalin, leader of the world revolution movement, Chairman Mao of China, Choibalsan of Mongolia, Kim Il-sung of North Korea, Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam, Kyuichi Tokuda of Japanese Communist Party, Foster of America Communist Party, Pollitt of Great Britain, Thorez of France, Georgi Dimitrov of Bulgaria. 12mo, [ii] 38pp., wears... Read More
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MONTHLY MAGAZINE: PICTORIAL《连环画报》月刊
by Chairman Mao
MONTHLY MAGAZINE: PICTORIAL《连环画报》月刊 Beijing: China bimonthly periodical, started in 1951 by China Art Publishing House, distributor: Xin Hua Bookstore. Inscribed by Mao Dun, magazine Pictorial was issued under Chairman Mao's instruction. 150,000 copies were printed for the first issue with a picture of Chairman Mao on its cover. Minor tears, overall good condition. Issues included: 1951, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 1952, No.15 (14 issues) 《连环画报》，中国月刊，1951年创刊，中国美术出版总社主办。1999年1月，《连环画报》与《中国连环画》合并，新刊继承《连环画报》一名。 1951年5月，第一期《连环画报》正式出版发行。20开的小方本，10页彩页，20页黑白页，半月刊。由潘崮绘制的毛泽东主席在天安门上挥手的油画成为创刊号的封面，由萨空了和朱丹同志组织筹办而酝酿诞生了《连环画报》。期刊包括：1951年的创刊号在内的1-15期，缺少第4期。
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PICTURE ALBUM: The Leader of China and Foreign Reactionaries and All of the Previous Opportunism is Confucianism 中外反动派和历次机会主义路线的投资都是尊孔派
by Chairman Mao
PICTURE ALBUM: The Leader of China and Foreign Reactionaries and All of the Previous Opportunism is Confucianism 中外反动派和历次机会主义路线的投资都是尊孔派 Zhengzhou China: Zhengzhou Library and Zhengzhou Drama Group. March 1974. Starting with the Quotation from Chairman Mao, this book lists the reactionaries in China and abroad, including Confucius, Meng Zi, Lin Biao, Liu Shaoqi, Jiang Jieshi etc. illustrated with caricature and emphasis on their bad behavior. oblong 12mo, 24pp., minor tears to binding. 画册由1974年3月郑州市图书馆和郑州市话剧团编印，画册首页为毛主席语录，内容以图文的形式罗列了数个中外的反动分子。
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