![Nagasaki mujin [or mushin] monogatari [A Tale of the Nagasaki Mujin]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/827/596/1522596827.0.l.jpg)
Nagasaki mujin [or mushin] monogatari [A Tale of the Nagasaki Mujin]
by NAKAMURA, Seiei
Two double-page & three full-page woodcuts. 14.5 folding leaves (pagination irregular but complete). 8vo, orig. patterned orange wrappers (a little soiled & rubbed), orig. block-printed title label on upper cover, new stitching. Ushu [in today’s Yamagata Prefecture], Naraya Ichibei, 1691. First edition of this very rare work on practical business mathematics and the use of the abacus by the wasan scholar, Nakamura Seiei (d. 1734). There is no copy of the first edition in WorldCat, which... Read More
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![Shinshū sosetsu 慎終疏節 [Simple Ceremonies for the Final Send-off]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/765/010/1563010765.0.l.jpg)
Shinshū sosetsu 慎終疏節 [Simple Ceremonies for the Final Send-off]
by NAKAMURA, Tekisai 中村惕斎
12 full-page hand-colored woodcut illus. (each with several figures, some with text) & one black & white full-page illus. 61 folding leaves. Four parts in one vol. 8vo, orig. wrappers, orig. block-printed title label on upper cover, new stitching. [Japan, probably Kyoto]: Preface dated 1690. First edition, and very rare, of this work on funerary rites by Nakamura (1629-1702/03), written in classical Chinese with Japanese kunten reading marks. The 12 woodcut illustrations have been beautifully... Read More
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![Bengisho mokuroku [List of Scholarly Books]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/985/718/1381718985.0.l.jpg)
Bengisho mokuroku [List of Scholarly Books]
by NAKAMURA, Tomihei (or Magobei)
151 folding leaves. Three parts in one vol. Thickish 8vo, orig. patterned wrappers (upper wrapper a little worn), orig. block-printed title label on upper cover (label somewhat defective), new stitching. From the colophon: Kyoto: Nakamura Magobei, 1710. First edition of this important and useful bibliography. In 1710 “the Kyoto publisher Nakamura Magobei compiled a catalogue known as Bengi shomokuroku. The aim of this catalogue was to help the reader disentangle book titles which could be easily confused because... Read More
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![Hinaasobi no ki [trans.: About the Hina Doll Play]; title for Vol. II: Kaiawase no ki [trans.: Playing the Shell Game]; sub-title: Jokun eiri [trans.: Illustrated Instruction for Women]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/875/061/1149061875.0.l.jpg)
Hinaasobi no ki [trans.: About the Hina Doll Play]; title for Vol. II: Kaiawase no ki [trans.: Playing the Shell Game]; sub-title: Jokun eiri [trans.: Illustrated Instruction for Women]
by NAKANISHI, Naokata (or WATARAI)
Edited by Yusuishi Tanaka. Woodcut frontis. & eight fine double-page woodcut illus. 21; 18 folding leaves. Two vols. Large 8vo, orig. blue wrappers (wrappers rather worn & rubbed), orig. block-printed title labels on upper covers (rubbed), new stitching. Osaka, Edo, & Kyoto: 1749. First edition of this beautifully illustrated book; the fine woodcuts are by Sukenobu Nishikawa (1671-1750 or -51 or -54), who “counts among the foremost masters of so-called ukiyo-e (primitive) prints. His subject matter, like that... Read More
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Art in bookform (20 December 1986-25 January 1987)
by NANNUCCI, Maurizio & TAZZI, Pier Luigi, curators
Black & white illus. [20] pp. Oblong 8vo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Jyväskylä, Finland: Alvar Aalto Museum, 1987. Rare exhibition catalogue on artists’ books. With texts by Maurizio Nannucci and Pier Luigi Tazzi and a useful bibliography and reference section. Fine.
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Art as Social Environment
by NANNUCCI, Maurizio
[82] perforated leaves. 8vo (210 x 150 mm.), white softcover, title printed in red on spine. Lugo, Italy: Exit Edizioni; Amsterdam: Other Books and So, April 1978. A scarce artist’s book co-published by Maurizio Nannucci (b. 1939) and Ulises Carrión’s Other Books and So bookstore. Each leaf, with “ART AS SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT” printed in bold red, is perforated, so that pages may be torn out and used as flyers to distribute. All of the leaves are present... Read More
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![Zōshū zoku dentōroku [Ch.: Zeng ji xu chuan deng lu; 増集續傳燈錄; Expanded Supplement to Records of the Transmission of the Lamp]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/721/011/1563011721.0.l.jpg)
Zōshū zoku dentōroku [Ch.: Zeng ji xu chuan deng lu; 増集續傳燈錄; Expanded Supplement to Records of the Transmission of the Lamp]
by NANSHI, Wenxiu 南石文琇 or WENXIU
Six vols. 8vo, orig. blue semi-stiff wrappers, orig. block-printed title labels on upper covers (label on Vol. I somewhat defective), new stitching. [Kyoto]: Yao Kanbē 八尾勘兵衛, Preface by Nanshi Wenxiu dated 1417, but late 17th or 18th century. First edition to be printed in Japan of this collection of the words and deeds of famous Chinese monks of the Chan (J.: Zen) 禪 lineages. The Expanded Supplement was edited by Nanshi Wenxiu 南石文琇 (1345-1418) over... Read More
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Il clima Simbolista (8 November-3 December 1972)
by GALLERIA NARCISO
Five illus. (one in color). Single long folded sheet forming [8] pp. Torino: 1972. Unrecorded by WorldCat, catalogue for a group exhibition at Galleria Narciso. The following artists participated: Leon Bakst, Walter Crane, Alphonse Mucha, Emile Bernard, Maurice Denis, Nikolai Kalmakoff, Alphonse Osbert, Hans Schmithals, John William Waterhouse, etc. Near fine. The gallery’s 110th catalogue.
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Bartolini, Burri, Baj: opera grafica (16 January-9 February 1971)
by GALLERIA NARCISO
Three black & white illus. Single long folded sheet forming [8] pp. Torino: 1971. Rare exhibition catalogue published by Galleria Narciso. WorldCat records just one copy, in Italy. With three illustrations and a check-list of works shown. Near fine. Galleria Narciso Catalogue no. 95.
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Da Dada al Surrealismo (26 November 1967-5 Janaury 1968)
by GALLERIA NARCISO
Many black & white illus. Unpaginated. 12mo, printed pink softcover. Torino: 1967. Uncommon exhibition catalogue for an impressive group show of Dada and Surrealist artists, such as Brauner, Dali, De Chirico, Ernst, Hugnet, Magritte, Miro, Picabia, Man Ray, Schwitters, etc. Essay by gallerist Marzio Pinottini and check-list of 104 works. Near fine. Galleria Narciso Catalogue no. 67.
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Exhibition postcard: Bruce Nauman: Yellow Body, Bei Konrad Fischer (4 February-6 March 1974)
by (NAUMAN, Bruce)
Printed on both sides. Oblong postcard. Düsseldorf: Konrad Fischer 1974. Postcard invitation for Nauman’s 1974 solo presentation with Konrad Fischer. The artist displayed: Yellow Room (Triangular) (1973), Compression and Disappearance (1974), and Body Pressure (1974). According to S. Richard, Giuseppe Panza di Biumo purchased the former two works from this show. In fine condition. ❧ D. Fischer, ed., Ausstellungen bei Konrad Fischer: Düsseldorf Oktober 1967-Oktober 1992 (Edition Marzona: 1993) 89.
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Nouvelles Observations microscopiques, avec des découvertes intéressantes sur la Composition & la Décomposition des Corps organisés
by NEEDHAM, John Turberville
Eight folding engraved plates. xviii, 524, [4], 29 pp. Small 8vo, cont. polished calf, spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. Paris: L.E. Ganeau, 1750. First edition, a translation by Louis Anne Lavirotte, of Needham’s Account of some New Microscopical Discoveries (1745) and his Observations upon the General Composition and Decomposition of Animal and Vegetable Substances (1749). This edition contains substantial additions by Needham which appear here for the first time, including his “forward-looking theory of reproduction”–D.S.B.,... Read More
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![Manuscript document on paper, mounted onto an attractive hanging scroll, entitled in manuscript at beginning on outside: ネパール王族 チャンドラシタランヂ氏 招待状 ["Invitation from (?) [or] to (?) Chandra shitaranji (?) of the Nepalese royal family"]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/385/957/1723957385.0.l.jpg)
Manuscript document on paper, mounted onto an attractive hanging scroll, entitled in manuscript at beginning on outside: ネパール王族 チャンドラシタランヂ氏 招待状 ["Invitation from (?) [or] to (?) Chandra shitaranji (?) of the Nepalese royal family"]
by NEPAL
One sheet (275 x 205 mm.), carefully mounted. [Nepal]: Vikrama Samvat 1982, Falgun 10 (equivalent to 21 February 1926). A rare government document showing growing international scholarly and religious interest during the early 20th century in the Kapilavastu (or Lumbini) archeological site, the birthplace of Buddha, located along present-day Nepal's western boundary with India. This is a purji (notice) from Palhi-Majhkhand goswara (provincial office) to Sitaram Kurmi, a jimidar (a local official) of mauja (an... Read More
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The Chemical Works...Abridged and Methodized. With Large Additions, containing the Latest Discoveries and Improvements made in Chemistry and the Arts depending thereon, by William Lewis…
by NEUMANN, Caspar
8 p.l., 586, [38] pp. 4to, cont. calf (upper joint cracked at head, minor foxing at beginning & end), red morocco lettering piece on spine. London: W. Johnston, Keith, & E. Dilly, 1759. First edition in English, with considerable additions based on his own experiments by the translator William Lewis, author of the Commercium Philosophico-Technicum (London: 1763-65). Neumann (1683–1737), contributed significantly to the establishment of Stahlian chemistry in Germany and its dissemination throughout Europe. “He distinguished clearly between... Read More
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Louise Nevelson (27 March-27 April 1965)
by (NEVELSON, Louise)
Single black & white illus. Folded card. Düsseldorf: Galerie Schmela, 1965. Scarce Nevelson exhibition card from the 60s. With text by the artist and a biography. Image shows Black Chord IV. In fine condition.
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Opticks: or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections and Colours of Light
by NEWTON, Isaac
Twelve folding engraved plates. 4 p.l., 382 pp., one leaf of ads. 8vo, cont. calf (small portions of ends of spine & one corner carefully repaired), spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. London: W. Innys, 1730. Fourth edition, and the final edition to be revised by Newton, of this great classic. It contains the complete set of 31 Queries which reveal some of Newton’s most influential and speculative writing. Fine crisp copy. Contemporary armorial bookplate of... Read More
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The Carpenter and Joiner’s Assistant; containing Practical Rules for making all Kinds of Joints, and Various Methods of Hingeing them together; for Hanging of Doors on Straight or Circular Plans; for fitting up Windows and Shutters to answer various Purposes, with Rules for Hanging Them: for the Construction of Floors, Partitions, Soffits, Groins, Arches for Masonry; for constructing Roofs in the best Manner from a given Quantity of Timber: for placing of Bond Timbers, with various Methods for adjusting Raking Pediments, enlarging and diminishing of Mouldings; taking Dimensions for Joinery, and for setting out Shop Fronts. With a new scheme for constructing stairs and hand-rails, and for Stairs having a Conical Well-Hole, &c. &c. To Which are Added, Examples of Various Roofs Executed, with the Scantlings, From Actual Measurements. With Rules for Mortices and Tenons, and for fixing Iron Straps, &c. Also Extracts from M. Belidor, M. du Hamel, M. de Buffon, &c. on the Strength of Timber, with Practical Observa
by NICHOLSON, Peter
79 engraved plates. xi, 79, [1] pp. Large 4to, cont. sheep, flat spine gilt. London: I. & J. Taylor, 1797. First edition and a nice copy from Schloss Tetschner, with the private library’s attractive stamp on verso of title. Nicholson (1765-1844), architectural writer and mathematician, “was probably the most prolific communicator on the technical aspects of architecture in the first half of the nineteenth century and his influence should not be underestimated. He wrote at least twenty-seven books... Read More
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![Now Available 18 [June 1978]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/934/538/1493538934.0.l.jpg)
Now Available 18 [June 1978]
by NIGEL GREENWOOD INC LTD BOOKS, bookseller
Four mimeographed A4 sheets, printed on rectos only, stapled. London: 1978. Rare list issued by Greenwood’s bookselling outfit. It offers artists’ books by Baldessari, Boltanski, Buren, Charlton, Dimitrijevic, Kawara, LeWitt, Messager, Roth, Stezaker, Tuttle, Weiner, Willats, etc. Fine, folded for mailing.
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![Now Available 17 [February 1978]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/898/538/1493538898.0.l.jpg)
Now Available 17 [February 1978]
by NIGEL GREENWOOD INC LTD BOOKS, bookseller
Three mimeographed A4 sheets, printed on rectos only, stapled. London: 1978. Rare list published by Nigel Greenwood’s bookshop. It offers artists’ books by Aycock, Barry, Buren, Chaimowicz, Cumming, Huebler, Rickaby, Sonneman, Willats, etc. Fine, folded for mailing.
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new books, catalogues & special editions, spring 1990
by NIGEL GREENWOOD BOOKS, bookseller
8 pp. 8vo, yellow printed wrappers, staple-bound. London: 1990. Scarce catalogue issued by Nigel Greenwood Books. It offers artists’ books by Clemente, Goldsworthy, Long, etc. Fine.
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![Now Available 20 [September 1979]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/935/538/1493538935.0.l.jpg)
Now Available 20 [September 1979]
by NIGEL GREENWOOD INC LTD BOOKS, bookseller
Five mimeographed A4 sheets, printed on rectos only, stapled. London: 1979. Scarce bookseller list. It offers artists’ books by Higgins, Hiller, Kozlowski, Kosuth, Long, McKeever, Michals, Rainer, Snow, Weiner, E. Williams, etc. and catalogues on Andre, Aycock, Close, Dimitrijevic, Hesse, Heizer, Hockney, Kelly, Oldenburg, Pollock, Richter, Sieverding, Smithson, Thomkins, Tuttle, etc. Fine, folded for mailing.
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new books, catalogues & special editions, winter 1989
by NIGEL GREENWOOD BOOKS, bookseller
[8] pp. 8vo, printed wrappers, loose as issued. London: 1989. Scarce Nigel Greenwood Books catalogue. Near fine.
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![Now Available 21 [April 1980]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/936/538/1493538936.0.l.jpg)
Now Available 21 [April 1980]
by NIGEL GREENWOOD INC LTD BOOKS, bookseller
Seven mimeographed A4 sheets, printed on rectos only, stapled. London: 1980. Scarce bookseller list. It offers artists’ books by Kostelanetz, Le Gac, LeWitt, Paolini, Stezaker, Stokes, Tremlett, etc. and catalogues on Broodthaers, Darboven, Dibbets, Dimitrijevic, Flanagan, Gerz, Hamilton, Kelly, Marden, M. Merz, Newman, Reinhardt, Tuttle, Twombly, etc. Fine, folded for mailing.
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![Now Available 19 [February 1979]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/933/538/1493538933.0.l.jpg)
Now Available 19 [February 1979]
by NIGEL GREENWOOD INC LTD BOOKS, bookseller
Six mimeographed A4 sheets, printed on rectos only, stapled. London: 1979. Scarce bookseller list. It offers artists’ books by Breakwell, Chaimowicz, Fulton, Gilbert & George, Hamilton & Roth, Hilliard, Lamelas, LeWitt, Renouf, Richter, Ruscha & Weiner, Stezaker, Stokes & Douglas, Tremlett, Willats, etc. and catalogues on Broodthaers, Byars, Christo, Haacke, Hamilton, Rückriem, Serra, Tuttle, Willats, etc. The famous Book as Artwork 1960/1972 catalogue is announced as sold out on the final leaf. Fine, folded for... Read More
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new books, catalogues & special editions, summer 1990
by NIGEL GREENWOOD BOOKS, bookseller
8 pp. 8vo, green printed wrappers, staple-bound. London: 1990. Scarce catalogue distributed by Nigel Greenwood’s bookstore. It offers artists’ books by Blamey, Chaimowicz, Clemente, Kruger, G. Merz, Polke, Shiraishi, etc. Fine.
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