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  • 30 et quelques attitudes by L'ETANG, Jean [DULAC, Jean]
    L'ETANG, Jean [DULAC, Jean]
    30 et quelques attitudes lithographies originales de Jean de L'etang

    NA, 1952. Limited edition. First edition. One of 200 copies. No publisher details. loose leaves in a folder. Illustrated with 23 erotic lithographs on panels, 28 small Illustrations. in the text as well as erotically illustrated Front and back cover of the folder. (front with a pubic mound and back with a bottom). The soft cover is held in a glassine cover. Held in a plain red clamshell box. The book is in excellent condition. 106 pages. 310 by 240mm (12¼ by 9½ inches). Drawn by Jean Dulac under the "transparent" pseudonym of Jean de l'Etang which he adopted for his erotic works

    . Édition limitée. Première édition. Un des 200 exemplaires. Pas de détails sur l'éditeur. Feuilles volantes…

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    NA, 1952. Limited edition. First edition. One of 200 copies. No publisher details. loose leaves in a folder. Illustrated with 23 erotic lithographs on panels, 28 small Illustrations. in the text as well as erotically illustrated Front and back cover of the folder. (front with a pubic mound and back with a bottom). The soft cover is held in a glassine cover. Held in a plain red clamshell box. The book is in excellent condition. 106 pages. 310 by 240mm (12¼ by 9½ inches). Drawn by Jean Dulac under the "transparent" pseudonym of Jean de l'Etang which he adopted for his erotic works

    . Édition limitée. Première édition. Un des 200 exemplaires. Pas de détails sur l'éditeur. Feuilles volantes dans une chemise. Illustré de 23 lithographies érotiques sur panneaux, de 28 petites illustrations dans le texte ainsi que d'illustrations érotiques sur les couvertures avant et arrière de la chemise. (le recto avec un monticule pubien et le verso avec des fesses). La couverture souple est maintenue dans une pochette en glassine. L'ouvrage est présenté dans une boîte à clapet rouge. Le livre est en excellent état. 106 pages. 310 par 240mm (12¼ par 9½ pouces). Dessiné par Jean Dulac sous le pseudonyme "transparent" de Jean de l'Etang qu'il avait adopté pour ses œuvres érotiques.

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    Book ID: 3272
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  • 8 hand-coloured lithographs from Costumes Histoire et des Orders Religieux by TIRON, Abbot
    TIRON, Abbot
    8 hand-coloured lithographs from Costumes Histoire et des Orders Religieux

    Brusselles: Librairie Historique-Artistic, 1845. A collection of eight hand coloured lithographs by Duverger and Clerman after Jacques Charles Bar's illustrations. This set are from a Spanish edition. There is no text other than the titles (In french / Spanish / Latin), but the 8 plates are each under home made passe-partout. The lithographs comprise both members of the Religious and members of the Catholic Chivalric orders: An Archbishop; A Jesuit; A Carthusian nun in ceremonial dress, A Chierigo Minor; gran croce dele ordine di Carlo III (A member of the Order of the Grand Cross of Charles III; A cavalier of the Order of Calatrava; An Alejano / Alexien; A Religious from the Order of the Visitation. The plates…

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    Brusselles: Librairie Historique-Artistic, 1845. A collection of eight hand coloured lithographs by Duverger and Clerman after Jacques Charles Bar's illustrations. This set are from a Spanish edition. There is no text other than the titles (In french / Spanish / Latin), but the 8 plates are each under home made passe-partout. The lithographs comprise both members of the Religious and members of the Catholic Chivalric orders: An Archbishop; A Jesuit; A Carthusian nun in ceremonial dress, A Chierigo Minor; gran croce dele ordine di Carlo III (A member of the Order of the Grand Cross of Charles III; A cavalier of the Order of Calatrava; An Alejano / Alexien; A Religious from the Order of the Visitation. The plates have some edgewear / chipping and creasing to the edges, but this is hidden by the passe partout. The lithographed sheets are 270 by 185mm (10¾ by 7¼ inches). The passe partout is 300mm x 240mm.

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    Book ID: 3776
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  • A Apple Pie. by GREENAWAY, Kate
    GREENAWAY, Kate
    A Apple Pie. Engraved and printed by Edmund Evans.

    London: George Routledge and Sons, 1886. First edition. Hardback. Pictorial paper covered boards with red cloth spine. Red endpapers. An alphabet book for children using the picture story of an apple pie! Boards a little darkened and rubbed at fore edge. Overall quite good condition with no markings. 215 x 265 mm (8½ x 10½ inches).

    Book ID: 3890
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  • A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; by CHURCH, John
    CHURCH, John
    A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; Consisting of highly-finished engravings, by James Tookey.

    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages…

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    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages a touch darkened. Overall, a nice copy though. Unpaginated. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817), was a Yorkshire painter noted for his rural scenes and depictions of animals. This is the first printing of an important work of natural history, which was re-printed in 1848/9. 330 by 260mm (13 by 10¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Avec les titres, deux titres gravés et 84 gravures sur cuivre (complètes). Les planches avec des illustrations d'animaux décoratifs par J. Tookey d'après J. Ibbetson. Reliure en demi-veau avec des planches brunes. Les planches sont légèrement tachées. Les coins et les bords de la reliure sont frottés. La décoration et les titres dorés au dos sont encore attrayants. La signature de G. Goldney, Buckfield, figure sur la première page de garde. Petit cachet de librairie de Paul A Struck of New York à l'intérieur de la planche. Certaines pages et planches présentent de légères taches d'eau (quelques taches plus nettes) et de légères rousseurs par endroits. Les pages sont un peu noircies. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire. Non paginé. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) était un peintre du Yorkshire connu pour ses scènes rurales et ses représentations d'animaux. Il s'agit de la première impression d'un important ouvrage d'histoire naturelle, qui a été réimprimé en 1848/9. 330 x 260 mm.

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    Book ID: 4510
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  • A Child's Garden of Verses with Illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith by STEVENSON, Robert Louis.
    STEVENSON, Robert Louis.
    A Child's Garden of Verses with Illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith

    London / New York: Longmans Green and Co / Charles Scribner's Sons, 1905. A lovely copy of this First Edition Thus. Clean and bright blue boards with a pasted illustration to the front board. Gilt titles to the spine. Fractional bumping only to the head and tail of the spine. decorated end papers. Internally clean and tidy throughout with just a slight darkening to the pages. Top edge gilt. With 13 colour plates by Jessie Willcox Smith (including title page). XII, 125 pages. 245 by 180mm (9¾ by 7 inches). Bel exemplaire de cette édition originale Ainsi. Planches bleues propres et lumineuses avec une illustration collée sur la planche avant. Titres dorés au dos. Frappe fractionnée uniquement à la…

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    London / New York: Longmans Green and Co / Charles Scribner's Sons, 1905. A lovely copy of this First Edition Thus. Clean and bright blue boards with a pasted illustration to the front board. Gilt titles to the spine. Fractional bumping only to the head and tail of the spine. decorated end papers. Internally clean and tidy throughout with just a slight darkening to the pages. Top edge gilt. With 13 colour plates by Jessie Willcox Smith (including title page). XII, 125 pages. 245 by 180mm (9¾ by 7 inches). Bel exemplaire de cette édition originale Ainsi. Planches bleues propres et lumineuses avec une illustration collée sur la planche avant. Titres dorés au dos. Frappe fractionnée uniquement à la tête et à la queue de la colonne vertébrale. pages de garde décorées. Intérieur propre et bien rangé avec juste un léger assombrissement des pages. Tranche supérieure dorée. Avec 13 planches en couleurs de Jessie Willcox Smith (y compris la page de titre). XII, 125 pages. 245 par 180 mm.

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    Book ID: 3849
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  • A collection of 15 original caricature sketches by M.N.K.
    M.N.K.
    A collection of 15 original caricature sketches

    France: na, 1910. An attractive bundle of 7 pages, with 17 sketches / vignettes in ink on them. Caricature sketches, showing: (1) Two elderly gentlemen conversing; (2) Two gentlemen in circa 1910 dress; (3) two sketches showing horse riders and a small Chinese caricature; (4) A collection of soldiers, a gentleman frog, and a frog talking to a duck; (5) An anthropomorphic bakery and knights entering a forest; 6) a sailor ?; (7) Three Beatrix Potter style rabbit sketches. All of the caricatures are on pages removed from a sketch book. These are somewhat darkened. There is a little edgewear and nicking to the sheets. Sheet are various sizes, but mostly 200 by 120mm (7¾ by 4¾ inches).

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    France: na, 1910. An attractive bundle of 7 pages, with 17 sketches / vignettes in ink on them. Caricature sketches, showing: (1) Two elderly gentlemen conversing; (2) Two gentlemen in circa 1910 dress; (3) two sketches showing horse riders and a small Chinese caricature; (4) A collection of soldiers, a gentleman frog, and a frog talking to a duck; (5) An anthropomorphic bakery and knights entering a forest; 6) a sailor ?; (7) Three Beatrix Potter style rabbit sketches. All of the caricatures are on pages removed from a sketch book. These are somewhat darkened. There is a little edgewear and nicking to the sheets. Sheet are various sizes, but mostly 200 by 120mm (7¾ by 4¾ inches).

    . Une jolie liasse de 7 pages, avec 17 croquis / vignettes à l'encre. Esquisses caricaturales, montrant : (1) deux vieux messieurs conversant ; (2) deux messieurs habillés vers 1910 ; (3) deux croquis représentant des cavaliers et une petite caricature chinoise ; (4) une collection de soldats, un gentleman grenouille et une grenouille parlant à un canard ; (5) une boulangerie anthropomorphe et des chevaliers entrant dans une forêt ; (6) un marin? ; (7) trois croquis de lapins à la Beatrix Potter. Toutes les caricatures se trouvent sur des pages extraites d'un carnet de croquis. Elles sont quelque peu assombries. Il y a un peu d'usure sur les bords et des entailles sur les feuilles. Les feuilles sont de différentes tailles, mais principalement de 200 par 120 mm (7¾ par 4¾ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4482
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  • A beautiful collection of Architectural water colours
    A Collection of Greek Elements of Architecture by LEDONNÉ, Louis
    LEDONNÉ, Louis
    A Collection of Greek Elements of Architecture

    New York: N/A, 1900. A lovely collection of 7 ink and water-colour designs by Ledonné, which were part of his submission for the "Designing" certificate from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Together with a printed and embossed certificate from the college. The sheets comprise: "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900; and a "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Each of the sheets is approximately 49 x 37 cm. They are all in good, clean condition, but some have…

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    New York: N/A, 1900. A lovely collection of 7 ink and water-colour designs by Ledonné, which were part of his submission for the "Designing" certificate from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Together with a printed and embossed certificate from the college. The sheets comprise: "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900; and a "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Each of the sheets is approximately 49 x 37 cm. They are all in good, clean condition, but some have a little marking / foxing to one edge. A touch of creasing to a couple of corners. All are of an excellent standard, and suitable for framing. The Cooper Union was founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper, in New York in 1858 (according to certificate, 1859 according to their website) and still exists today. The certificate, with an attractive engraved vignette of the Great Hall of the college. It is signed by both the director and the president of the colledge in ink, and has a blind stamped embossed seal It shows that Ledonne was enrolled in the Free Night School, and presumably in an Architecture School (although this topic was called designing). We can find little about Ledonné. A Frenchman, he was in America between 1899 and 1903, and later returned to France and worked as a draughtsman or architect under the architect Eugené Dr Chifflot (Brother of Jules Léon Chifflot).

    . Une belle collection de 7 dessins à l'encre et à l'aquarelle de Ledonné, qui faisaient partie de son dossier pour le certificat "Designing" de la Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. L'ensemble est accompagné d'un certificat imprimé et gaufré de l'université. Les feuilles comprennent : "Tuscan Order Cap and Entablature" Nov. 1899 ; "Doric Order Pedestal and Base" Nov. 1899 ; "Doric Order Capital and Entablature" Dec. 1899 ; "Ionic Order Capital and Entablature" Jan. 1900 ; "Ionic Order Pedestal and Base" Feb. 1900 ; "Corinthian Order Capital and Entablature" April 1900 ; et une "Study of Corinthian Temple" Jan. 1901. Chaque feuille mesure environ 49 x 37 cm. Elles sont toutes en bon état, propres, mais certaines ont un petit marquage / rousseur sur un bord. Elles sont toutes d'un excellent niveau et peuvent être encadrées. La Cooper Union a été fondée par l'inventeur, l'industriel et le philanthrope Peter Cooper à New York en 1858 (d'après le certificat, 1859 d'après leur site web) et existe toujours aujourd'hui. Le certificat comporte une jolie vignette gravée représentant le grand hall de l'établissement. Il est signé à l'encre par le directeur et le président du collège, et porte un sceau estampé à l'aveugle. Il montre que Ledonné était inscrit à la Free Night School, et vraisemblablement à une école d'architecture (bien que ce sujet ait été appelé designing). Nous n'avons que peu d'informations sur Ledonné. Français, il a séjourné aux États-Unis entre 1899 et 1903, puis est rentré en France et a travaillé comme dessinateur ou architecte sous la direction de l'architecte Eugené Dr Chifflot (frère de Jules Léon Chifflot).

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  • A Complete, Scientific, and Popular Treatise upon Perspective, with the Theories of Reflection and Shadows. Illustrated with Twenty-Four Plates by A Pupil of Monsieur J.P. Thenot (HAKEWELL, A. W).
    A Pupil of Monsieur J.P. Thenot (HAKEWELL, A. W).
    A Complete, Scientific, and Popular Treatise upon Perspective, with the Theories of Reflection and Shadows. Illustrated with Twenty-Four Plates

    London: Simpkin & Marshall, 1836. First English Edition. Attractive contemporary full leather green binding with profuse gilt decoration to the spine and boards. A little rubbing but still in good condition. Marbled end papers. There is a prize inscription from Spitalfield School of Design from May 1843 to the end paper. On the second end paper is a large gift inscription giving the book to a young boy on his 12th birthday. The rest of the work is in good, clean condition, with a light darkening / foxing only. Attractive engraved frontis of a perspective view of Greenwich Hospital from across the Thames. A Further 24 folding plates showing a total of 168 different figures demonstrating aspects of Perspective.…

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    London: Simpkin & Marshall, 1836. First English Edition. Attractive contemporary full leather green binding with profuse gilt decoration to the spine and boards. A little rubbing but still in good condition. Marbled end papers. There is a prize inscription from Spitalfield School of Design from May 1843 to the end paper. On the second end paper is a large gift inscription giving the book to a young boy on his 12th birthday. The rest of the work is in good, clean condition, with a light darkening / foxing only. Attractive engraved frontis of a perspective view of Greenwich Hospital from across the Thames. A Further 24 folding plates showing a total of 168 different figures demonstrating aspects of Perspective. 210 by 140mm (8¼ by 5½ inches). xiv, 152, XXIV. pp.

    English edition of "Essai de perspective pratique pour rectifier les compositions et dessiner d'après nature" (Paris 1828). - The French Painter JP Thénot (1803-1857) was the most famous drawing teacher in Paris at the beginning of the 19th century. His textbook "Les regles de la perspective " was also highly valued by Paul Cezanne, as evidenced by his recently discovered copy with numerous handwritten annotations by Cezanne.

    . Première édition anglaise. Jolie reliure pleine cuir verte de l'époque avec abondante décoration dorée sur le dos et les plats. Un peu frotté mais encore en bon état. Gardes marbrées. Il y a une inscription au prix de la Spitalfield School of Design de mai 1843 au papier final. Sur le deuxième papier de fin se trouve une grande inscription cadeau offrant le livre à un jeune garçon à l'occasion de son 12e anniversaire. Le reste du travail est en bon état, propre, avec un léger assombrissement / rousseur uniquement. Joli frontis gravé d'une vue en perspective de l'hôpital de Greenwich de l'autre côté de la Tamise. A 24 autres planches dépliantes montrant un total de 168 figures différentes démontrant des aspects de la perspective. 210 par 140 mm (8¼ par 5½ pouces). XIV, 152, XXIV. pp.

    Édition anglaise de "Essai de perspective pratique pour rectifier les compositions et dessiner d'après nature" (Paris 1828). - Le peintre français JP Thénot (1803-1857) était le plus célèbre professeur de dessin à Paris au début du 19e siècle. Son manuel « Les règles de la perspective » était également très apprécié par Paul Cézanne, comme en témoigne son exemplaire récemment découvert avec de nombreuses annotations manuscrites de Cézanne.

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    Book ID: 3822
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  • A Display of Heraldry: by GUILLIM, John
    GUILLIM, John
    A Display of Heraldry: Manifesting a more easie access for the Knowledge thereof than hath been hitherto published by any, through the benefit of Method; Whereunto it is now reduced by the study and Industry of John Guillim; Late Pursuivant at Arms. Bound with Analogia Honorum

    London: Printed by S. Roycroft for R. Blome, 1679. "The Fifth Edition, much enlarged with great variety of Bearings. To Which is added a Treatise of Honour, Military and Civil, According to the Laws and Customs of England, collected out of the most Authentick Authors, both Ancient and Modern by Capt. John Logan."
    A very nice copy - recently bound in quarter calf with burgundy label and marbled boards. Recent end papers. The rest of the book is original and complete. This is an ex library copy, but the stamps are not too disfiguring. A stamp and a couple of location records to the title page. Otherwise some small stamps to the verso of plates. A few of the…

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    London: Printed by S. Roycroft for R. Blome, 1679. "The Fifth Edition, much enlarged with great variety of Bearings. To Which is added a Treatise of Honour, Military and Civil, According to the Laws and Customs of England, collected out of the most Authentick Authors, both Ancient and Modern by Capt. John Logan."
    A very nice copy - recently bound in quarter calf with burgundy label and marbled boards. Recent end papers. The rest of the book is original and complete. This is an ex library copy, but the stamps are not too disfiguring. A stamp and a couple of location records to the title page. Otherwise some small stamps to the verso of plates. A few of the pages have minor nicking to the edges - but well away from the text. Slight browning to the pages. Overall though, a good clean copy, with nice clear and well pressed engravings in a flawless binding. The first part of the work (Guillim's) contains hundreds of examples of Arms throughout the text. The second part (the Analogia Honorum) contains two engraved dedications, 9 full page portraits and 105 engraved plates containing hundreds of Arms and honours. All uncoloured.
    [xiv], 1-317, [ix]. [ii], 3-181, [ix]. pp + plates and engraved portraits. 380 x 250mm (15 x 9¾ inches).

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    Book ID: 1859
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  • A Dissertation on the Antiquity and Use of Seals in England. by [LEWIS, Reverend John]
    [LEWIS, Reverend John]
    A Dissertation on the Antiquity and Use of Seals in England. Collected by **** 1736.

    London: William Mount and Thomas Page, 1740. Scarce first edition. In hard back neat burgundy coloured library cloth. Ex-library copy. With one full-page engraved plate showing seals, plus other engravings in text. Lovely deep impressions. [2],31,[1]pp. 255 x 195 mm (10 x 7¾ inches).
    Has expected library stamps, new endpapers. Tipped-in handwritten note to back of plate reads: This Tract is written by John Lewis author of the History of the Abbey of Faversham etc. Another small insert tipped-in to title page states: Purchased out of a donation of £250 given by George William Palmer Esq. to the Reading Free Public Library. One or two pages have been reinforced towards the spine edge. Light foxing, but overall in very good shape.

    Book ID: 2929
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  • A Doorway in Fairyland. by HOUSMAN, Laurence
    HOUSMAN, Laurence
    A Doorway in Fairyland.

    London: Jonathan Cape, 1922. First edition. Hardback in blue cloth with title and decorative mushrooms to front board. Cloth on spine is brown, otherwise in good shape. 220 pages. 205 x 140 mm (8 x 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 3797
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  • A Ghost Story of Christmas. Being a Christmas Carol by DICKENS, Charles
    DICKENS, Charles
    A Ghost Story of Christmas. Being a Christmas Carol

    New York / London: Caliban Press / Mark McMurray, 2017. A new edition of A Christmas Carol. The complete text from the first edition of 1843 with minor corrections. Contains: Marley's ghost; The first of the three spirits; The second of the three spirits; The last of the spirits; The end of it. Textual advisor: Robert DeGraaff. Images: Guy Berard, Greg Lago, Melissa Schulenberg and Gregory McMurray. Type: 12 point monotype Bell cast: Michael & Winifred Bixler in Skaneateles, New York. Plus numerous 19th century foundry and wood types. Printed entirely from metal and wood. Printed on a variety of handmade and mould-made papers, including Zekral Ingres and the ever ghostly handmade papers from La Papeterie St-Armand on the…

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    New York / London: Caliban Press / Mark McMurray, 2017. A new edition of A Christmas Carol. The complete text from the first edition of 1843 with minor corrections. Contains: Marley's ghost; The first of the three spirits; The second of the three spirits; The last of the spirits; The end of it. Textual advisor: Robert DeGraaff. Images: Guy Berard, Greg Lago, Melissa Schulenberg and Gregory McMurray. Type: 12 point monotype Bell cast: Michael & Winifred Bixler in Skaneateles, New York. Plus numerous 19th century foundry and wood types. Printed entirely from metal and wood. Printed on a variety of handmade and mould-made papers, including Zekral Ingres and the ever ghostly handmade papers from La Papeterie St-Armand on the banks of the Lachine Canal in Montreal. Sewn by Anastasia Osolin, Saranac Lake, New York. Red morocco leather spine, black ribbed flexible covers and slipcase. McMurray & Marley, printers. Colophon reads: Somewhere around 110 copies have been printed by your faithful friend & servant Mark McMurray, Canton, New York, Christmas, 2017. It seems there were actually 104 numbered and signed copies. Signed to colophon by Mark McMurray, this is copy 36 of 104. Errata slip laid in. All in fine condition. 107 pages: illustrations include collages, wood engravings and pochoirs. 270 x 200 mm (10¾ x 7¾ inches).

    In the detailed prospectus McMurray writes: We know the story, we know the characters, but the language of the text offers new rewards with each reading. This edition of Dickens' classic returns to the dark, sleep-deprived angst of the original complete text. Who among us has not experienced sleepless nights, peopled with regrets about past choices made and unmade; unwillingly recalling a thousand hurts bestowed and incurred: a lifetime of karmic wheels sent spinning off through Time.

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    Book ID: 4144
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  • A Guinness Sport Folio by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A Guinness Sport Folio

    Guinness. Printed by John Waddington Ltd, 1952. As the slogan on the back cover says: There's nothing like a Guinness; except another! Softback colour promotional booklet, with the year divided in to various sporting activities by month. Undated, but circa 1952. First Edition. Designed for Guinness by S. H. Benson Limited. A few very small spots of foxing throughout, often barely visible. Otherwise very good. Illustrated throughout by Anthony Groves-Raines. 16 pages. 240 x 165 mm (9½ x 6½ inches).

    Book ID: 3005
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  • A Hint to the Ladies, or, A visit from Dr Flannel by CRUIKSHANK, Isaac
    CRUIKSHANK, Isaac
    A Hint to the Ladies, or, A visit from Dr Flannel

    London: Thomas Tegg. Isaac Cruikshank after Woodward. First edition. Approximately 1807. Framed in a later black and gilt frame under glass. Title etched below image. Date of publication from British Museum catalogue. Plate numbered "295" in upper right corner. Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 4. Also issued separately. Visible plate: 26.5cm x 36.5cm. Frame: 43cm x 52cm. The plate is a little darkened, and with a couple of very light creases to the corner. But the hand colouring is very good, and the plate still worthy of display. Frame is a little dated, and with slight handling, but sound. Can be shipped without frame if required. "A grotesque old…

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    London: Thomas Tegg. Isaac Cruikshank after Woodward. First edition. Approximately 1807. Framed in a later black and gilt frame under glass. Title etched below image. Date of publication from British Museum catalogue. Plate numbered "295" in upper right corner. Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 4. Also issued separately. Visible plate: 26.5cm x 36.5cm. Frame: 43cm x 52cm. The plate is a little darkened, and with a couple of very light creases to the corner. But the hand colouring is very good, and the plate still worthy of display. Frame is a little dated, and with slight handling, but sound. Can be shipped without frame if required. "A grotesque old doctor, with carbuncled nose, approaches a lady, bowing low and holding out a clumsy petticoat. He says: "Mrs Jenny said your Ladyship complain'd of being cold about the loins - so I have Just stept in with a warm flannel petticoat." She is seated beside a tea-table, and throws up her arms, flinching back in horror; she says: "I have no loins fellow! do you want to make a monster of me?!!" She wears a high-waisted, short-sleeved dress, under which her legs are defined. Her little dog barks at the doctor. A large urn and a small cup (overturned) and saucer, are the only objects on the table." (British Museum online catalogue).

    . Isaac Cruikshank d'après Woodward. Première édition. Vers 1807. Encadré dans un cadre noir et doré sous verre. Titre gravé sous l'image. La date de publication est tirée du catalogue du British Museum. Planche numérotée "295" dans le coin supérieur droit. Planche tirée de : Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. Londres : Thomas Tegg, [1808 ?], v. 4. Également publié séparément. Plaque visible : 26.5cm x 36.5cm. Cadre : 43cm x 52cm. La plaque est un peu assombrie et présente quelques plis très légers dans le coin. Mais la coloration à la main est très bonne et l'assiette est encore digne d'être exposée. Le cadre est un peu daté et a subi de légères manipulations, mais il est en bon état. Peut être expédié sans cadre si nécessaire. "Un vieux médecin grotesque, avec un nez en escarboucle, s'approche d'une dame en s'inclinant et en lui tendant un jupon maladroit. Il dit : "Mme Jenny a dit que Madame se plaignait d'avoir froid aux reins - je viens donc d'apporter un jupon de flanelle chaud." Elle est assise à côté d'une table à thé et lève les bras en arrière, frémissant d'horreur ; elle dit : "Je n'ai pas de reins, mon ami ! Voulez-vous faire de moi un monstre ?!!" Elle porte une robe à taille haute et à manches courtes, sous laquelle ses jambes se dessinent. Son petit chien aboie contre le médecin. Une grande urne et une petite tasse (renversée) avec sa soucoupe sont les seuls objets posés sur la table". (Catalogue en ligne du British Museum).

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  • A Newly Discovered Treatise on Classic Letter Design printed at Parma by Damianus Moyllus circa 1480 by MOYLLUS, Damianus
    MOYLLUS, Damianus
    A Newly Discovered Treatise on Classic Letter Design printed at Parma by Damianus Moyllus circa 1480 reproduced in Facsimile with an Introduction by Stanley Morison

    Paris: At the Sign of the Pegasus, 1927. First Edition. White spine with gilt titles. Blue/grey boards with gilt design. Internally clean and tidy throughout. An very nice copy. This edition of the Alphabet of Damianus Moyllus of Parma, consisting of 350 copies, of which 300 are for sale, all on Arches paper, with text in Poliphilus and Blado types has been printed by the Officina Bodoni, Montagnola Switzerland 1927. Unpaginated. 190 by 130mm (7½ by 5 inches).

    Book ID: 3432
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  • A Noisy Book! by THOMSON, Ross
    THOMSON, Ross
    A Noisy Book!

    Aylesbury: Abelard-Schuman Ltd, 1971. First edition. Hardback blue cloth boards, inside the original unclipped dust jacket. Pre-school book that's simple and funny. 32 unnumbered pages. 235 x 205 mm (9¼ x 8 inches).

    Book ID: 3659
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  • A Princess Comes to Our Town. by FYLEMAN, Rose
    FYLEMAN, Rose
    A Princess Comes to Our Town. With 12 illustrations by Gertrude Lindsay.

    London: Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1927. First edition. Gold blocked cloth case hardback binding. Lovely illustrations, including frontis. Boards have a little bumping and are slightly grubby / handled. Inside very clean. vii, 119 pp. 175 x 115 mm (7 x 4½ inches).

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    Book ID: 4195
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  • Attractive copy of these Pugin engravings
    A Series of Views Illustrative of Pugin's Examples of Gothic Architecture: by LEEDS, W.H. & NASH, Joseph
    LEEDS, W.H. & NASH, Joseph
    A Series of Views Illustrative of Pugin's Examples of Gothic Architecture: Sketched from nature and drawn on stone by Joseph Nash, pupil to Augustus Pugin. With letter-press descriptions by W.H. Leeds.

    London: A. Pugin at his office, 1830. First Edition. Original buckram boards with leather spine and gilt titles. A touch of rubbing to the boards and the spine edges, but still an attractive copy. Slight fading to the edges of the boards.
    Engraved title, title and a further 21 plates (so 22 plates including title), plus 20 pages of Leed's text. Some foxing /darkening to the plates. [iv], 20, [22] pp. 350 x 265 mm (13¾ x 10½ inches).

    Book ID: 2826
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  • A set of 12 Pharmaceutical advertising cards. by GABUTTI, R.
    GABUTTI, R.
    A set of 12 Pharmaceutical advertising cards.

    Paris: Laboratoires M. de Rive, 1950. A set of 12 advertising cards for various products from the de Rive laboratory. These are together as a leporello in a blue marbled hardback cover with cloth spine. The cards are bright and fresh, with product details in French to the verso of each card. Excellent condition. The boards, although clean and strong, have some fading to the spine. Dated from the style of the artwork. Raymond Gabutti (active 1937-1974) was primarily a film production designer, but also provided advertising artwork. Closed 165 by 125mm (6½ by 5 inches). fully opened is 140 cm x 12.5 cm Un ensemble de 12 cartes publicitaires pour divers produits du laboratoire de Rive. Ceux-ci sont…

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    Paris: Laboratoires M. de Rive, 1950. A set of 12 advertising cards for various products from the de Rive laboratory. These are together as a leporello in a blue marbled hardback cover with cloth spine. The cards are bright and fresh, with product details in French to the verso of each card. Excellent condition. The boards, although clean and strong, have some fading to the spine. Dated from the style of the artwork. Raymond Gabutti (active 1937-1974) was primarily a film production designer, but also provided advertising artwork. Closed 165 by 125mm (6½ by 5 inches). fully opened is 140 cm x 12.5 cm Un ensemble de 12 cartes publicitaires pour divers produits du laboratoire de Rive. Ceux-ci sont réunis sous forme de leporello dans une couverture cartonnée marbrée bleue avec un dos en tissu. Les cartes sont lumineuses et fraîches, avec des détails sur les produits en français au verso de chaque carte. Condition excellente. Les planches, bien que propres et solides, présentent une certaine décoloration au dos. Daté du style de l'oeuvre. Raymond Gabutti (actif de 1937 à 1974) était avant tout un concepteur de production cinématographique, mais a également fourni des illustrations publicitaires. Fermé 165 xr 125mm. Entièrement ouvert est de 140 cm x 12,5 cm

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  • A smoking bandsman holding his Tuba by CIG
    CIG
    A smoking bandsman holding his Tuba

    France: NA, 1880. A nice original caricature of a standing bandsman, holding his tuba (or his euphonium) under his arm. He is smoking and looking to one side. He appears to be in military uniform, but also has an earring, so probably just a late nineteenth century band uniform. Drawn in pencil. The image is in very good condition, but does have a couple of small ink stains to it. Sheet is 20cm x 11.5cm. Signed in pencil "Cig" to the bottom right of the sheet. A nice piece.

    . Belle caricature originale d'un musicien debout, tenant son tuba (ou son euphonium) sous le bras. Il fume et regarde de côté. Il semble porter un uniforme militaire, mais…

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    France: NA, 1880. A nice original caricature of a standing bandsman, holding his tuba (or his euphonium) under his arm. He is smoking and looking to one side. He appears to be in military uniform, but also has an earring, so probably just a late nineteenth century band uniform. Drawn in pencil. The image is in very good condition, but does have a couple of small ink stains to it. Sheet is 20cm x 11.5cm. Signed in pencil "Cig" to the bottom right of the sheet. A nice piece.

    . Belle caricature originale d'un musicien debout, tenant son tuba (ou son euphonium) sous le bras. Il fume et regarde de côté. Il semble porter un uniforme militaire, mais il a aussi une boucle d'oreille. Il s'agit donc probablement d'un uniforme d'orchestre de la fin du XIXe siècle. Dessiné au crayon. L'image est en très bon état, mais présente quelques petites taches d'encre. La feuille mesure 20 cm x 11,5 cm. Signée au crayon "Cig" en bas à droite de la feuille. Une belle pièce.

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    Book ID: 4483
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