L'iguane. Préface de Raymond Queneau
by Blanzat, Jean ; Queneau, Raymond
[Paris]: Gallimard, 1966. First edition. 236 p. Original wrappers, fine. One of 50 numbered copies on pur fil.
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Temps M lés. Edited by André Blavier. 1952-1970. Issues A nearly complete set of issues 1-150. After issue 150 the title was changed to Documents Queneau. Raymond Queneau's own set as a subscriber, with almost every issue from the tirage de tête. Also included are many of the Temps M lés editions (published outside the series of the periodical), and a substantial run of Phantomas also, edited by Blavier, which began as issue no. 6 of Temps M lés
by Blavier, André ; (Queneau, Raymnd)
1970. Temps M lés Edited by André Blavier and Jane Graverol. 1952-1970. After issue 150 the title was changed to Documents Queneau. Raymond Queneau's own set as a subscriber, with almost every issue present in the tirage de tête, mostly limited to 20 copies or fewer.. Also included are many of the Temps M lés editions (published outside the series of the periodical), and a substantial run of the periodical Phantomas which began as issue no. 6 of Temps... Read More
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Portrait photograph, inscribed and signed
by Bloch, Robert
Attractive black and white, 8 in. x 10 in. print. Inscribed "To Sam Peeples - my favorite non-union motion picture projectionist- Affectionately, Robert Bloch
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The Soul of the Moving Picture; Translation by Allen W. Porterfield
by Bloem, Walter S. ; [Walter Julius Bloem]
New York: Dutton, 1924. First edition. Cloth, fine, ownership stamp. xx pages, 1 leaf, 168 pages frontispiece, 21 plates 20 cm. Although this book is frequently mis-catalogued, it was written not by the famous noveist Walter Bloem (1868–1952), but his son Walter Julius Bloem (1898–1945). The German edition “Seele des Lichtspiels. Ein Bekenntnis zum Film”, (1922) was published under his pseudonym Walter Koll.
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Screen World. 1949 (-1979)
by Blum, Daniel
New York: Greenberg, 1979. first editions. Volumes 1-5 [1949-1954], plus 24 [1973], 26-7 , 29-31 [1975-1979] 11 volumes. Cloth and boards, fine copies in dust jackets (a few jacket spines slightly faded). Extra shipping required.
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A History of the New-York Kappa Lambda Conspiracy
by [Boardman, Andrew]
New York: William Stuart, 1839. First edition. Wrappers, 32 pp., very good. A rare pamphlet relating to the secret society of physicians in New York City. In an Advertisement it is stated "The following Essays from the 'Medical Examiner,' a department of the New-York Weekly Whig, are republished connectedly in compliance with earnest solicitations.
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Atlas Curieux oder Neuer und Compendieuser Atlas in welchem, ausser den General Land Charten von America, Africa, Asia und Europa, und der in letzertem gelegenen Reichen und Ländern, sehr viele Speciale von besondern Provincien und Territorien
by Bodenehr, Gabriel
Augsburg: Herausgegeben und Verlegt von Gabriel Bodenehr, Kupfersticher in Augsburg, 1704. First edition. Original wallet style leather binding, with ties. Quoting from The David Rumsey Map Collection website: "This atlas is the main work of Gabriel Bodenehr a German cartographer from a renowned engraver and publisher family in Augsburg". Includes 101 engraved folded plates listed in contents, with 99 maps and 3 tables. Most maps outline hand colored. Compared to the list of contents there is one additional map... Read More
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Original corrected typescript of Wright's introductory remarks to Bogan's lecture "What the Women Said
by (Bogan, Louise); Wright, James
Bennington, Vermont, 1962. Single page typescript, some interesting holograph revisions, with a clipped announcement of the lecture, on which Wright began writing his remarks. Wright introduced Bogan when she delivered the third Elizabeth Harrington Dickinson Lecture on the Poetic Tradition in English, at Bennington College in 1962.
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Satire Contre les Femmes. Suivi de la Satire Contre les Maris de Jean-Francois Regnard.; Illustrated by Joseph Hemard
by Boileau-Despreaux, Nicolas
Paris: Briffaut, 1927. Limited edition. Hemard, Joseph. Half brown morocco, with marbled boards, by Brugalla. One of 1000 numbered copies. Attractive hand-colored illustrations.
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El Caso
by Boltanski, Christian
Madrid: Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, 1988. First edition. 63 pp; 24 x 34 cm; Exhibiton at Centro de Arte Reina Sofia 26 de Mayo - 5 de Septembre, 1988. Introduction by Juan Miguel Hernandez Leon. Slight tanning to boards, else fine.
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Reconstitution : Christian Boltanski : Whitechapel, van Abbemuseum, Musée de Grenoble
by Boltanski,Christian
London: Trustees of the Whitechapel Art Gallery, 1990. First edition. Catalog of an exhibition held at the Whitechapel Art Gallery, London, Apr. 6-June 3, 1990, the Stedelijk van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven, Aug. 25-Oct. 7, 1990, and at the Musée de Grenoble, Jan. 19-Mar. 11, 1991. Comes in a box that contains catalogues, postcards, facsimiles and poster. Box with slight wear. 32 X 27 cm.
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Livres
by Boltanski, Christian
Paris/ Köln / Frankfurt: Jennifer Flay Editeur / Walther König/Portikus, 1991. First edition. 28 separate items in publisher's folding card case. A couple of minor bumps inside, otherwise all fine.
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Chronique des astéroïdes; Graphisculptures by Paolo Boni
by (Boni, Paolo) Butor, Michel
Paris: Editions Jacqueline de Champvallins, 1981. First edition. Boni, Paolo. 11 in. x 13 in. One of 126 copies printed on Arches paper, signed by author and artist. Text printed from the author's calligraphy and seven colored intaglio and relief etchings "graphisculptures," each signed by the artist. Bound by Jill Oriane Tarlau, in a hard-finish lacquered leather with onlays of various exotic or decorative leathers. Rear suede endsheet lifted. Painter, printmaker, and sculptor Paolo Boni (1926-2017) was born in... Read More
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Le Prométhée Mal Enchainé. Illustré de trente dessins par Pierre Bonnard
by (Bonnard, Pierre); Gide, André
Paris: Editions de la Nouvelle Revue Français, 1920. First edition. Bonnard, Pierre. Original printed wrappers. Illustrated with 30 drawings (14 full-page) by Pierre Bonnard. One of 765 copies on vélin, the entire edition. Fine.
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Coins de Rues (Pyramides) - N.Y. 1978/79 - Street Corners (Pyramids)
by Boogaerts, Pierre
Montreal: Pierre Boogaerts & Ministere des Affaires Culturelles, 1980. First edition. Folio, wrappers, near fine. From The Canadian Encyclopedia: "Pierre Boogaerts, photographer (b at Brussels, Belgium 30 Oct 1946). He moved to Canada in 1972, and established himself in Montréal the following year with extended stays in New York City. Working initially as a painter, he started using photography in his art in 1971. Generally structured according to methods of conceptual art .... Coins de rules (Pyramides) - N... Read More
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Song of the Scythe. Wood engravings by Miriam Macgregor
by Bookbinding by Angela James. Mawdesley, Bruce
The Whittington Press, 1983. 4to, 10-3/8 inches x 7 inches. One of 35 signed copies, bound with a signed suite of the six engravings. Unique binding by Angela James, signed "APJ 1984, using painted leathers, suede, and wood strips, incorporating a functioning door, opening to a rustic shed's interior,showing the eponymous scythe.
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Signed photograph of Borges receiving the gold medal of the Académie Française. Paris, 1979
by Borges, Jorge Luis
Black and white, 7 in. x 4-3/4 in. Corner bent, very good. Borges seated, receives the medal from Jean d'Ormesson. Very good. Signed shakily but clearly, in black ink.
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Collection of eleven typed or autograph letters, to Stephen Schwartz, editor of the Surrealist review "Antinarcissus". Paris, 1968-1977
by Bounoure, Vincent
15 pages. An extensive and detailed correspondence between fellow editors, on Surrealism and politics, with copies of Schwartz's lengthy replies.
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Salutations and Maledictions
by Sheila Bourne
Paris: Kickshaws, 1984. Based on idea by John Crombie, handprinted by artist on BFK Rives paper. The edition which consists of nine unbound prints, is limited to 150 numbered and signed copies. Copy number 12 signed by artist. In blue cloth case. 22x27 cm.
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The Pelcari Project. Cárcel de árbolas. Translated by Paul Bowles
by (Bowles, Paul) ; Rey Rosa, Rodrigo
San Francisco: Cadmus Editions, 1997. First edition. Cloth, plastic jacket, fine. Copy 47 of 150 numbered and signed.
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Two Years Beside the Strait. Tangier Journal 1987-1989
by Bowles, Paul
London: Peter Owen, 1990. First edition. Cloth, fine in dust jacket. Çopy 61/75 hardbound, signed.
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Two Years Beside the Strait. Tangier Journal 1987-1989
by Bowles, Paul
London: Peter Owen, 1990. First edition. Wrappers, fine. Inscribed by Bowles "for Mary Robbins who has my aunt's name...." Robbins was a friend of the biographer Virginia Spencer Carr.
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The Time of Friendship
by Bowles,Paul
New York: Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1967. White cloth, fine, near-fine dust jacket slightly darkened.
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Wreckage," in Frank. Vol. 1, No. 4
by (Bowles, Paul)
Paris, 1985. First edition. Wrappers, near-fine. Inscribed by Bowles to his biographer Virginia Spencer Carr.
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Let it Come Down
by Bowles, Paul
London: John Lehmann, 1952. First edition. Cloth, very good in lightly faded and used dust jacket. Ownership signature dated Cairo, 1952. Jacket design by John Minton.
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