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  • Andre Rouveyre by THOMAS, Louis
    THOMAS, Louis
    Andre Rouveyre Avec de nombreuses reproductions de ses dessins et un Portrait par Henri-Matisse

    Paris: Les Bibliophiles Fantaisistes, 1912. Limited edition, one of only 15 printed on Japon. Soft cover with integral folding wrapper. This is clean and bright, but there is splitting and chipping to the spine. Tipped in frontis portrait. Limitation page to verso of title. (There was a total edition of 500 copies, but only 15 on Japon). With many reproductions of his drawings. Internally an excellent example. 128 pages. Many pages uncut. 260 by 190mm (10¼ by 7½ inches). Edition limitée, une des 15 seules imprimées sur Japon. Couverture souple avec emballage pliable intégré. C'est propre et brillant, mais il y a des fissures et des ébréchures à la colonne vertébrale. Pointé dans le portrait de frontis. Page de…

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    Paris: Les Bibliophiles Fantaisistes, 1912. Limited edition, one of only 15 printed on Japon. Soft cover with integral folding wrapper. This is clean and bright, but there is splitting and chipping to the spine. Tipped in frontis portrait. Limitation page to verso of title. (There was a total edition of 500 copies, but only 15 on Japon). With many reproductions of his drawings. Internally an excellent example. 128 pages. Many pages uncut. 260 by 190mm (10¼ by 7½ inches). Edition limitée, une des 15 seules imprimées sur Japon. Couverture souple avec emballage pliable intégré. C'est propre et brillant, mais il y a des fissures et des ébréchures à la colonne vertébrale. Pointé dans le portrait de frontis. Page de limitation au verso du titre. (Il y eut un tirage total de 500 exemplaires, mais seulement 15 sur Japon). Avec de nombreuses reproductions de ses dessins. En interne, un excellent exemple. 128 pages. Beaucoup de pages non coupées. 260 par 190 mm

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    Book ID: 2469
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  • Andrew Vicari: Vie et Oeuvres by CURZI, Daniel
    CURZI, Daniel
    Andrew Vicari: Vie et Oeuvres

    Parme: Editions Artegrafica Silva, 1986. A very nice copy of this limited edition Catalogue Raisonne with several editions. Copy 779/3000 (numbered to colophon at the rear). This copy comes with the signed coloured lithograph "L'angoisse" (#59/185 of the lithograph) Drawn in sanguine, black crayon and lead pencil, this is produced on high quality art paper and is in its own folder. The book is also signed and dedicated to the front end paper to Jacques and Ghislaine Berniere, dated Riyad 1990. Berniere was the French ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1986-1991 (including throughout the Gulf War) and was later the ambassador to Belgium. Vicari's visits to Saudi Arabia are well documented and photographed in the catalogue. In addition there…

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    Parme: Editions Artegrafica Silva, 1986. A very nice copy of this limited edition Catalogue Raisonne with several editions. Copy 779/3000 (numbered to colophon at the rear). This copy comes with the signed coloured lithograph "L'angoisse" (#59/185 of the lithograph) Drawn in sanguine, black crayon and lead pencil, this is produced on high quality art paper and is in its own folder. The book is also signed and dedicated to the front end paper to Jacques and Ghislaine Berniere, dated Riyad 1990. Berniere was the French ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1986-1991 (including throughout the Gulf War) and was later the ambassador to Belgium. Vicari's visits to Saudi Arabia are well documented and photographed in the catalogue. In addition there is a French menu card dated the same day (Presumably from the embassy) showing the dinner menu. To the verso, Vicari has drawn a sketch of some of the attendees, and signed this. The book is black cloth, with gilt titles and a colour picture by Vicari tipped onto the front board. In good, clean, sound condition. The book is held within a black clamshell case. There is a little rubbing and marking to the cover, but still attractive. 310 pages. Andrew Vicari was a Welsh portrait painter, who became the official portrait artist of the Saudi Royal Family (where there are three museums dedicated to his work.) He died, aged 83 in 2016. 360 by 270mm (14¼ by 10¾ inches).

    . Très bel exemplaire de ce catalogue raisonné à tirage limité et à plusieurs éditions. Exemplaire 779/3000 (numéroté au colophon au dos). Cet exemplaire est accompagné de la lithographie en couleurs signée "L'angoisse" (n° 59/185 de la lithographie). Dessinée à la sanguine, au crayon noir et à la mine de plomb, cette lithographie est produite sur du papier d'art de haute qualité et se trouve dans sa propre pochette. Le livre est également signé et dédicacé sur la page de garde à Jacques et Ghislaine Berniere, daté de Riyad 1990. Bernière a été ambassadeur de France en Arabie Saoudite de 1986 à 1991 (y compris pendant la guerre du Golfe) et plus tard ambassadeur en Belgique. Les visites de Vicari en Arabie Saoudite sont bien documentées et photographiées dans le catalogue. Il y a également une carte de menu française datée du même jour (probablement de l'ambassade) montrant le menu du dîner. Au verso, Vicari a dessiné un croquis de certains participants et l'a signé. Le livre est en tissu noir, avec des titres dorés et une image en couleur de Vicari collée sur la première page. Il est en bon état, propre et sain. Le livre se trouve dans un étui noir. La couverture est légèrement frottée et marquée, mais reste attrayante. 310 pages. Andrew Vicari était un portraitiste gallois qui est devenu le portraitiste officiel de la famille royale saoudienne (où trois musées sont consacrés à son travail). Il est décédé à l'âge de 83 ans en 2016. 360 x 270 mm

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    Book ID: 4075
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  • Andy Warhol. by GALERIA FERNANDO QUINTANA
    GALERIA FERNANDO QUINTANA
    Andy Warhol.

    Bogota: Galeria Fernando Quintana, 1988. First edition. Scarce exhibition catalogue from Colombia. Dark soft covers, with the 'negative' version of one of Warhol's famous Marilyn Monroe silkscreens adorning the front cover. Perfect binding. Unpaginated. High quality reproductions throughout. Covers rubbed, particularly at tail of spine. Slight rubbing to first page. 285 x 240 mm (11¼ x 9½ inches).

    Book ID: 2140
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  • Andy Warhol's Factory Photos. Factory Foto. by NAME, Billy
    NAME, Billy
    Andy Warhol's Factory Photos. Factory Foto.

    Tokyo: Uplink, 1997. Second edition. Hardback. From the photo exhibition 'Andy Warhol's Factory Silver Years' at Parco Gallery, Tokyo. Many iconic (mostly b/w) full-page images from the years 1964-1968. 270 x 220 mm (10¾ x 8¾ inches). Ex-library copy. Laminated boards. A little bumping, and a few library marks / stamps.

    Condition: Ex-library copy. Laminated boards. A little bumping, and a few library marks / stamps.

    Book ID: 2778
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  • Angelo. by BLAKE, Quentin
    BLAKE, Quentin
    Angelo.

    London: Jonathan Cape, 1970. First Edition. In hardback illustrated boards with matching original dust jacket. Very tight and neat, appears almost unread. Angelo is an Italian boy who travels with his family performing gymnastics and walking a tightrope to entertain people. One day he sees a girl in the crowd who is crying, and so he sets his mind that he must do something to cheer her up. Not one of Blake's best known titles, but a fun and colourfully illustrated children's book with a lovely message! 270 x 215 mm (10¾ x 8½ inches).

    Book ID: 3531
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  • Animal Day - 65p stamp. by CAUTY, James.
    CAUTY, James.
    Animal Day - 65p stamp. A limited edition print against Animal experiments.

    Totnes: James Cauty, 2005. First Edition. Limited Edition Print onto 315 gsm archival paper. Edition of 65 stamped and numbered (this is 06/65). Part of the 'Stamps of Mass Destruction' campaign also released as stamps and prints. Stamped and hand numbered in ink to front. "Cautese National Postal Disservice" certificate inclused. Has the "C.N.P.D. Stamps of Mass Destruction Limited Edition". This is one of James Cauty's famous anti-occupation of Iraq protest prints. These stamps were the subject of a legal action in 2003 by Royal Mail alleging copyright infringement. Dimensions: 32.8 x 30.5 cm. Excellent condition. Currently protected in archival film. James (Jimmy) Cauty, was formerly a musician with the band 'The Orb', and was a member of 'KLF'.…

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    Totnes: James Cauty, 2005. First Edition. Limited Edition Print onto 315 gsm archival paper. Edition of 65 stamped and numbered (this is 06/65). Part of the 'Stamps of Mass Destruction' campaign also released as stamps and prints. Stamped and hand numbered in ink to front. "Cautese National Postal Disservice" certificate inclused. Has the "C.N.P.D. Stamps of Mass Destruction Limited Edition". This is one of James Cauty's famous anti-occupation of Iraq protest prints. These stamps were the subject of a legal action in 2003 by Royal Mail alleging copyright infringement. Dimensions: 32.8 x 30.5 cm. Excellent condition. Currently protected in archival film. James (Jimmy) Cauty, was formerly a musician with the band 'The Orb', and was a member of 'KLF'. More recently, he has been an artist, creating works of dissent, and working alongside artists such as Banksy and Billy Childish. He has been involved in Steve Lowe's L-13 Light Industrial workshop. He created the gift shop at Banksy's 'Dismaland'. His work also toured as part of the ADP (Aftermath Dislocation Principle) Riot Tour.

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    Book ID: 1820
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  • Anish Kapoor. by KUNSTVEREIN HANNOVER
    KUNSTVEREIN HANNOVER
    Anish Kapoor.

    Kunstverein Hannover, 1991. Large book with red cloth covered boards. Colour catalogue for the exhibition of six large sculptures, which took place in the Orangery Hanover in 1991. Two of the six sculptures were new works, created especially for Hannover. This exhibition presented the artist's work to the German public for the first time. Also included in this book, a selection of images from other Kapoor installments in Venice, Grenoble and Madrid. Text in both German and English. Sir Anish Kapoor CBE, RA is a British Indian sculptor who specialises in installation art, and conceptual art. Boards have some light soiling, and light handling. No dust jacket, as issued. Inside, fine condition. Unpaginated [48 pages]. 355 x 305 mm (14 x 12 inches).

    Book ID: 2692
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  • Anthologie de L'Erotisme (De Pierre Louys a Jean-Paul Sartre) by VARIN René [André Salvet]. Pierre Mario.
    VARIN René [André Salvet]. Pierre Mario.
    Anthologie de L'Erotisme (De Pierre Louys a Jean-Paul Sartre)

    Paris: Nord-Sud, 1949. A very nice copy of this limited edition work (565/1000), with literary quotes and anecdotes about eroticism, from Pierre Louys to Jean-Paul Sartre. Accompanied with with 11 pencil sketches (printed) by Pierre Mario. Half black leather with gilt titles to the spine. Green marbled boards. Inside clean and tidy throughout with just a few minor flecks to the pages. There was also a larger edition in french folds and slipcase. 272 pages. 240 by 160mm (9½ by 6¼ inches).

    . Très bel exemplaire de cet ouvrage à tirage limité (565/1000), avec des citations littéraires et des anecdotes sur l'érotisme, de Pierre Louys à Jean-Paul Sartre. Accompagné de 11 croquis au crayon (imprimés) de Pierre Mario. Demi-cuir…

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    Paris: Nord-Sud, 1949. A very nice copy of this limited edition work (565/1000), with literary quotes and anecdotes about eroticism, from Pierre Louys to Jean-Paul Sartre. Accompanied with with 11 pencil sketches (printed) by Pierre Mario. Half black leather with gilt titles to the spine. Green marbled boards. Inside clean and tidy throughout with just a few minor flecks to the pages. There was also a larger edition in french folds and slipcase. 272 pages. 240 by 160mm (9½ by 6¼ inches).

    . Très bel exemplaire de cet ouvrage à tirage limité (565/1000), avec des citations littéraires et des anecdotes sur l'érotisme, de Pierre Louys à Jean-Paul Sartre. Accompagné de 11 croquis au crayon (imprimés) de Pierre Mario. Demi-cuir noir avec titres dorés au dos. Planches marbrées vertes. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, avec quelques petites taches sur les pages. Il y a également eu une édition plus grande avec des plis français et un étui. 272 pages. 240 x 160 mm

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    Book ID: 4216
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  • A comprehensive collection of sexual folklore and ethnology
    Anthropophyteia Jahrbucher. by KRAUSS, Dr. Friedrich S.
    KRAUSS, Dr. Friedrich S.
    Anthropophyteia Jahrbucher. Folkloristische Erhebungen und Forschungen zur Entwicklungeschichte der geschlechtlichen Moral.

    Leipzig: Deutsche Verlag-Aktien-Gesellschaft, 1904-1913. First Edition. 10 hardback volumes (I-X). Complete - although Krauss did later add supplementary volumes. Privately printed by Krauss. (From Vol. VII onwards publication is by the Ethnologischer Verlag). Some of the volumes are numbered, indicating a limited edition, but this is different with each volume. The Anthropophyteia is probably the most comprehensive collection of sexual folklore and ethnological sex research and one of the most important basic works on sex research and the history of customs and, in its outstanding achievement, the most important work in the life's work of FS Krauss. From Vol VII onwards, Freud contributed to the work. Red cloth with gilt titles to each volume. Overall in very good condition,…

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    Leipzig: Deutsche Verlag-Aktien-Gesellschaft, 1904-1913. First Edition. 10 hardback volumes (I-X). Complete - although Krauss did later add supplementary volumes. Privately printed by Krauss. (From Vol. VII onwards publication is by the Ethnologischer Verlag). Some of the volumes are numbered, indicating a limited edition, but this is different with each volume. The Anthropophyteia is probably the most comprehensive collection of sexual folklore and ethnological sex research and one of the most important basic works on sex research and the history of customs and, in its outstanding achievement, the most important work in the life's work of FS Krauss. From Vol VII onwards, Freud contributed to the work. Red cloth with gilt titles to each volume. Overall in very good condition, with many of the pages uncut. A little bumping and edgewear overall. Vol I (1904) is clean and bright, with a little fading to the spine. Smaller catalogue bound in to rear; Vol II (1905) has some water staining to the front board. Smaller catalogue (32 pages) outlining Duhren's work on Marquis de Sade bound in to rear; Vol III(1906) good overall condition. 11 photographic plates bound in to the rear; Vol IV (1907) good overall condition. 10 photographic plates to rear; Vol V (1908) good overall condition. 9 photographic plates to rear; Vol VI, (1909) good overall condition. A little crinkling to the cloth on the spine. 22 photographic and illustrated plates; Vol VII. (1910) good overall condition. 19 photographic plates to rear; Vol VIII, (1911) Good overall condition. 29 photographic plates; Vol IX, (1912) Good overall condition. 16 photographic plates; Vol X, (1913): 5 photographic plates. This final volume contains the Jahrbucher, followed by the Erotische Zabuerwahnprozesse zu Berlin im Jahre 1913: Collation: XXIV, 530, [2]; XVI, 480, [4]; VI, 449, [6], 18, XI (plates); IV, 479, [9], X (plates); 413, [9], IX (plates); 519, [4], XXII (plates); 539 (including 19 plates); 528, [8], XXIX (plates); 602, [6], XVI (plates); 416, 69, V (plates). 270 x 200 mm (10¾ x 7¾ inches).

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    Book ID: 3331
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  • ARK. The Journal of The Royal College of Art - issue 18 by [VARIOUS]
    [VARIOUS]
    ARK. The Journal of The Royal College of Art - issue 18

    London: The Royal College of Art, 1956. First edition. ARK magazine, art periodical. Soft cover, with a design by Angela Rimmer. This copy edited by Roger Coleman; the first issue in a new format. Includes several interesting articles, including one by Philip Larkin, and book reviews. Period advertising. Includes a loosely inserted 'with compliments' slip, and an invitation to subscribe. Covers are a little foxed at edges, and bottom of spine is starting to tear. Overall in good shape. 270 x 220 mm (10¾ x 8¾ inches).

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    Book ID: 4128
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  • Army and Navy Drolleries. by SECCOMBE, Captain T.S.
    SECCOMBE, Captain T.S.
    Army and Navy Drolleries.

    London: Frederick Warne and Co. and New York: Scribner, Welford, and Armstrong, 1876. First edition. Hardback. Seccombe is referred to as Captain (in later editions he becomes Major or Lieutenant Colonel) on the front of the red cloth boards. With alphabetical descriptions and illustrations from designs by the author. Printed in colours by Kronheim. Complete with 25 full-page colour plates, including frontis. Boards are darkened, and rubbed at edges. The gilt design and lettering has been slightly rubbed away. Internally, one or two of the blank pages in between illustrations has a small closed tear, not affecting any text or illustration pages. Text 27pp + 2pp adverts. 270 x 230 mm (10¾ x 9 inches).

    Book ID: 3826
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  • Art Deco drypoint etching of a flirtatious woman, with hand colouring by [GILLES, Jean]
    [GILLES, Jean]
    Art Deco drypoint etching of a flirtatious woman, with hand colouring

    1929. Gorgeous oval shaped drypoint etching with aquatint, and small detail / colouring by hand. The work is unsigned - but most likely by Jean Gilles. This is a fantastic example of the Années folles (France in the 1920s) passion for what was known as 'Boudoir Art'. Gilles worked in the style of Louis Icart or Jean Hardy. Under white cardboard mount. Perfect for framing. The etching and the mount are both in a very good condition, with just a small spot or two (covered by mount). Whole item including card mount 600 x 400 mm (23½ x 15¾ inches). Image 370 x 195 mm. Superbe gravure à la pointe sèche de forme ovale avec aquatinte, et petit détail /…

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    1929. Gorgeous oval shaped drypoint etching with aquatint, and small detail / colouring by hand. The work is unsigned - but most likely by Jean Gilles. This is a fantastic example of the Années folles (France in the 1920s) passion for what was known as 'Boudoir Art'. Gilles worked in the style of Louis Icart or Jean Hardy. Under white cardboard mount. Perfect for framing. The etching and the mount are both in a very good condition, with just a small spot or two (covered by mount). Whole item including card mount 600 x 400 mm (23½ x 15¾ inches). Image 370 x 195 mm. Superbe gravure à la pointe sèche de forme ovale avec aquatinte, et petit détail / coloration à la main. L'oeuvre n'est pas signée - mais très probablement de Jean Gilles. C'est un exemple fantastique de la passion des Années folles pour ce qu'on appelait «l'art boudoir». Gilles a travaillé dans le style de Louis Icart ou de Jean Hardy. Sous passe-partout en carton blanc. Parfait pour l'encadrement. La gravure et le montage sont tous deux en très bon état, avec juste une petite tache ou deux (couvertes par le montage). Article entier, y compris le support de carte 600 x 400 mm.. Image 370 x 195 mm.

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    Book ID: 3099
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  • Art of Tomorrow: Seventieth Founders Year Festival by STODDARD, Donna
    STODDARD, Donna
    Art of Tomorrow: Seventieth Founders Year Festival Bauer, Kandinsky, Rebay; Exhibition of Non-Objective Painting, February 27, 1955

    Lakeland: 1955. Photographic record / Catalogue of the festival at Florida Southern College. Articles about several modern artists (those in title) and photographs of works exhibited. Stapled softback. Unpaginated.
    230 by 160mm (9 by 6¼ inches).

    Condition: A little foxing to the front cover. Splitting to the spine fold. Internally very good.

    Book ID: 2168
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  • Assassinat du Général Bréa et de son Aide-de-Camp. by BUFFET (lith.)
    BUFFET (lith.)
    Assassinat du Général Bréa et de son Aide-de-Camp.

    Paris: Léotaud, publisher, quai Saint-Michel, 11, 1848. Lithograph of the dramatic death of the Général de Bréa and his Aide de Camp Mangin at the hands of insurgents from the Fontainebleau barrier. The murders took place at the Maison-Blanche guard house in Paris, during the June Rebellion. An important part of the French Revolution of 1848. This is a clean and tidy copy, with an overall slight darkening. Very nice copy. A very similar engraving, based on this one, was used in "Journées illustrées de la Révolution de 1848". Published Paris: Aux bureaux de l'Illustration, 255 x 340 mm (10 x 13½ inches)

    . Lithographie représentant la mort dramatique du général de Bréa et de son aide de camp…

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    Paris: Léotaud, publisher, quai Saint-Michel, 11, 1848. Lithograph of the dramatic death of the Général de Bréa and his Aide de Camp Mangin at the hands of insurgents from the Fontainebleau barrier. The murders took place at the Maison-Blanche guard house in Paris, during the June Rebellion. An important part of the French Revolution of 1848. This is a clean and tidy copy, with an overall slight darkening. Very nice copy. A very similar engraving, based on this one, was used in "Journées illustrées de la Révolution de 1848". Published Paris: Aux bureaux de l'Illustration, 255 x 340 mm (10 x 13½ inches)

    . Lithographie représentant la mort dramatique du général de Bréa et de son aide de camp Mangin aux mains des insurgés de la barrière de Fontainebleau. Les meurtres ont eu lieu au corps de garde de Maison-Blanche à Paris, pendant la rébellion de juin. Une partie importante de la Révolution française de 1848. Exemplaire propre et soigné, avec un léger assombrissement général. Très bel exemplaire. Une gravure très similaire, basée sur celle-ci, a été utilisée dans les "Journées illustrées de la Révolution de 1848". Publié à Paris : Aux bureaux de l'Illustration, 255 x 340 mm

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    Book ID: 2908
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  • Atlas van LXIII platen behoorende bij de handleiding tot de kennis der Burgerlijke en Militaire Bouwkunst. by [GRAVESANDE, Storm van]
    [GRAVESANDE, Storm van]
    Atlas van LXIII platen behoorende bij de handleiding tot de kennis der Burgerlijke en Militaire Bouwkunst. Bouwkundige Leercursus, ten gebruike der Koninklijke Mlitaire Akademie. 3de herziene druk.

    Breda: Broese & Comp, 1863. Hardback marbled boards with buckram spine. [2] + 13 text pp. 63 double page lithographed plates - with more than 852 illustrations by Franciscus Josephus Ensinck (1806 - 1883). This is the plate volume only, showing military and civil architecture. Library stamp of Koninklijk Instituut Van Ingenieurs (KIVI) to title page, and location label to spine. Overall in very good condition. Heavy book. Small folio: 390 x 270 mm (15¼ x10¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3848
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  • AUJOURD'HUI. Musiques, poëmes, dessins, prose. Revue des valeurs nouvelles paraissant quatre fois l'an. by AUTANT-LARA, Claude & VION, Marcel
    AUTANT-LARA, Claude & VION, Marcel
    AUJOURD'HUI. Musiques, poëmes, dessins, prose. Revue des valeurs nouvelles paraissant quatre fois l'an.

    Paris: À la belle Édition / François Bernouard. A very nice copy of this art magazine. Published June 2nd 1919. Soft Cover in glassine wrap. Edition limited to 426 numbered copies, this one of 400 on rag laid paper (n° 33). Some ff. Slightly browned. Title in silver letters (small tear at the bottom of the top cover, slight loss at the tail of the spine, transfer to the first and last leaf - very faint.) The only issue of this magazine edited by Claude Autant-Lara and Marcel Vion. Texts by Aragon, André Breton, Jean Cocteau, Georges Gabory, Max Jacob, Jules Romains, Jean Le Roy, Marcel L'Herbier, Raymond Radiguet, Pierre Reverdy, Philippe Soupault. Music by Georges Auric and L.…

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    Paris: À la belle Édition / François Bernouard. A very nice copy of this art magazine. Published June 2nd 1919. Soft Cover in glassine wrap. Edition limited to 426 numbered copies, this one of 400 on rag laid paper (n° 33). Some ff. Slightly browned. Title in silver letters (small tear at the bottom of the top cover, slight loss at the tail of the spine, transfer to the first and last leaf - very faint.) The only issue of this magazine edited by Claude Autant-Lara and Marcel Vion. Texts by Aragon, André Breton, Jean Cocteau, Georges Gabory, Max Jacob, Jules Romains, Jean Le Roy, Marcel L'Herbier, Raymond Radiguet, Pierre Reverdy, Philippe Soupault. Music by Georges Auric and L. Durey. Illustrated with a beautiful original stencil in bright colours by Moses Kisling, and full page in-text drawings by Picasso, Matisse, Dufy, Derain, Lhote. [54 (including illustrations)] pp. 290 x 230 mm (11½ x 9 inches). Très bel exemplaire de ce magazine d'art. Publié le 2 juin 1919. Couverture souple (recouverte d'une pellicule de papier cristal). Tirage limité à 426 exemplaires numérotés, celui-ci un des 400 sur papier vergé chiffon (n° 33). Certains ff. légèrement bruni. Titre en lettres d'argent (petite déchirure en bas du premier plat, léger manque en queue du dos, décalque au premier et dernier feuillet - très feinte.) L'unique numéro de cette revue éditée par Claude Autant-Lara et Marcel Vion. Textes d'Aragon, André Breton, Jean Cocteau, georges Gabory, Max Jacob, Jules Romains, Jean Le Roy, Marcel L'Herbier, Raymond Radiguet, Pierre Reverdy, Philippe Soupault. Musique de Georges Auric et L. Durey. Illustré d'un beau pochoir original aux couleurs vives de Moses Kisling, et de dessins à pleine page in texte de Picasso, Matisse, Dufy, Derain, Lhote. [54 (y compris les illustrations)] pp. 290 par 230mm

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    Book ID: 3626
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  • Aunt Mavor's Little Library. The Alphabet of Trades and Occupations. by DALZIEL, Bros
    DALZIEL, Bros
    Aunt Mavor's Little Library. The Alphabet of Trades and Occupations.

    London: Geor. Routledge & Co. Scarce First edition. Undated, but circa 1858. Colour illustrated softback, the binding of which has been skilfully restrung. The title page has a vignette, and there is one page for each letter of the alphabet with its matching trade or occupation described in a simple rhyme. Lovely wood engravings to suit each profession. For example: D for draper, Q for quarryman, U for upholsterer. Frontispiece to inside of soft cover is signed Dalziel in the plate; remaining woodcuts appear also to be by the Dalziel Brothers, but are unsigned. The back cover has an advertisement for other books in the Aunt Mavor's Little Library series. Covers are age toned, and lightly soiled - but…

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    London: Geor. Routledge & Co. Scarce First edition. Undated, but circa 1858. Colour illustrated softback, the binding of which has been skilfully restrung. The title page has a vignette, and there is one page for each letter of the alphabet with its matching trade or occupation described in a simple rhyme. Lovely wood engravings to suit each profession. For example: D for draper, Q for quarryman, U for upholsterer. Frontispiece to inside of soft cover is signed Dalziel in the plate; remaining woodcuts appear also to be by the Dalziel Brothers, but are unsigned. The back cover has an advertisement for other books in the Aunt Mavor's Little Library series. Covers are age toned, and lightly soiled - but unmarked and tidy inside. One or two signs of tape repair, but carefully done. Overall a good and rare item. [30] uncoloured pages. 175 x 135 mm (7 x 5¼ inches).

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    Book ID: 3954
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  • 'Australia. News from Home' [along with] ' News from Abroad' by MELVILLE, H.S.
    MELVILLE, H.S.
    'Australia. News from Home' [along with] ' News from Abroad'

    London: G. Baxter, 1853. Two framed prints of famous images. One is entitled: "Australia. News from Home". This first depicting a group of men inside a wooden building in Australia. Two of whom appear indigenous. The other entitled: "News from Abroad". This showing a family gathered around for the reading of a letter, whilst on the wall there is a poster promoting emigration to Australia. Both from paintings by Harden Sidney Melville, and engraved, printed and published by G. Baxter. They are cropped, so no longer have the Baxter stamp at the bottom. Tipped on to card and mounted in wooden frames under glass. Each measures: 110 mm x 150 mm. Total size including frame: 260 mm x 290…

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    London: G. Baxter, 1853. Two framed prints of famous images. One is entitled: "Australia. News from Home". This first depicting a group of men inside a wooden building in Australia. Two of whom appear indigenous. The other entitled: "News from Abroad". This showing a family gathered around for the reading of a letter, whilst on the wall there is a poster promoting emigration to Australia. Both from paintings by Harden Sidney Melville, and engraved, printed and published by G. Baxter. They are cropped, so no longer have the Baxter stamp at the bottom. Tipped on to card and mounted in wooden frames under glass. Each measures: 110 mm x 150 mm. Total size including frame: 260 mm x 290 mm. They have a label to the rear which says they were framed by The Petersfield Book Shop. In very good condition. (Price is for the pair).

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    Book ID: 3377
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  • Autoportraits photographiques: 1898-1981 by ROCHE, Denis
    ROCHE, Denis
    Autoportraits photographiques: 1898-1981 brève rencontre (l'autoportrait en photographie).

    Paris: Centre Georges Pompidou / Herscher, 1981. Softback first edition. Exhibition catalogue. 88 pages. Black and white photographs (and a few colour). A touch of darkening and edgewear to the wrapper - but overall in very good condition. 300 x 210 mm (11¾ x 8¼ inches). Couverture souple de la première édition. Catalogue d'exposition. 88 pages. Photographies en noir et blanc (et quelques couleurs). Une touche d'assombrissement et d'usure des bords de l'emballage - mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. 300 x 210 mm `

    Book ID: 3341
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  • Aux bains de mer d'Ostende. by MARS
    MARS
    Aux bains de mer d'Ostende.

    Paris: E. Plon Nourrit et Cie, 1900. Nouvelle édition. In hardback, green percaline. Includes many lovely colour and b/w vignettes, plus two full page illustrations in colour; all by the Belgian caricaturist Maurice Bonvoisin - best known as MARS. No date, but as the 'Nouvelle édition' assumed circa 1900. Boards and contents all in a very good clean condition. Text in French. 32 pages. 325 x 255 mm (12¾ x 10 inches). Nouvelle édition. Livre relié, percaline verte. Comprend de nombreuses vignettes en couleur et en noir et blanc, ainsi que deux illustrations pleine page en couleur, toutes réalisées par le caricaturiste belge Maurice Bonvoisin - plus connu sous le nom de MARS. Pas de date, mais on suppose…

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    Paris: E. Plon Nourrit et Cie, 1900. Nouvelle édition. In hardback, green percaline. Includes many lovely colour and b/w vignettes, plus two full page illustrations in colour; all by the Belgian caricaturist Maurice Bonvoisin - best known as MARS. No date, but as the 'Nouvelle édition' assumed circa 1900. Boards and contents all in a very good clean condition. Text in French. 32 pages. 325 x 255 mm (12¾ x 10 inches). Nouvelle édition. Livre relié, percaline verte. Comprend de nombreuses vignettes en couleur et en noir et blanc, ainsi que deux illustrations pleine page en couleur, toutes réalisées par le caricaturiste belge Maurice Bonvoisin - plus connu sous le nom de MARS. Pas de date, mais on suppose que la "Nouvelle édition" date d'environ 1900. Les planches et le contenu sont en très bon état de propreté. Texte en français. 32 pages. 325 x 255 mm.

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    Book ID: 3357
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