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Privately Printed, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 1931 University of Wyoming doctoral thesis submitted by Joseph Conrad Twinem pertaining to the genesis of the geological development of the lithosphere of southeastern Wyoming. Includes discussions of dozens of formations and numerous skillfully executed watercolors of cross-sections of formations, etc. Of special interest are four large watercolors, two of them 3-panel fold outs, of Wyoming landscapes, and one of the Rock Creek oil fields. Also includes 36 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" original, unique photos inserted in corner mounts - views of Wyoming camp facilities, canyons, mountains, striking geological features, Independence Rock, gold mining operations, the Pathfinder Dam, Parco, Wyoming (street view), oil distillers, a Snow Range sericite mine and much more. No exaggeration; this thesis is a work of art and unique. Notably, Twinem was the former Maine State Geologist, also an accomplished petroleum engineer and geologist. Bound in burgundy cloth…
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Antonio's Girls (Signed and Doodled by Antonio)
by Antonio Lopez
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Congreve Publishing Co, 1982. Softcover. Very Good. 11x9x0. Stunning compilation of legendary American fashion designer Antonio Lopez's illustrations and photos of ads, posters, etc., 1973-1981, many of them now classics and originally appearing in fashion magazines. "First Edition" so stated on copyright page. Softcover edition issued simultaneously with hardcover edition. Inscription to Sue signed and doodled in gold sharpie by Antonio on half title page. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. Christopher Hemphill introduction. Divided into six sections, each preceded by a personal essay of "his girls" followed by illustrations of them: Pat Cleveland, Grace Jones, Tina Chow, Jessica Lange and Jerry Hall. Also includes additional illustrations of miscellaneous subjects. 128 pp. 11 1/2" x 9 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and faint age toning to front and back panels. Small, light stain to bottom right corner of back panel. A presentable copy of an important fashion collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.
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Genesis of the Geological Dev. of the Lithosphere of SE Wyoming
by Joseph Conrad Twinem
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The Watchmaker's and Jeweler's Hand-Book
by C. Hopkins
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Privately printed, 1866. Hardcover. Good. Collectible First Edition of C. Horton's early watchmaker's and jewelers handbook. Bound in brown pebbled cloth with blind stamped ornaments and ruling. Title stamped in gilt to front panel. Privately printed for the author by John P. Morton & Co. in 1866. Complete title: The Watchmaker's and Jeweler's Hand-Book: A Concise Yet Comprehensive Treatise on the Secrets of the Trade, A Work of Rare Practical Value to Watchmakers, Jewelers, Silversmiths, Gold and Silver-Platers, Etc. Includes numerous formulae and processes for plating, tinting, etc., watch repair processes, fusing and melting of metal and much more. Also includes author's two-page illustrated catalog of Hopkins' patent combination apparatus and watch jeweling tools. Exceptionally scarce. No copies currently appearing in WorldCat database. Tight copy with bumped corners worn through and slight fabric tear to spine panel. Early ownership inscription in lavish cursive to…
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MFE Collector's BookLine Issues 1-69 (Modern First Editions)
by David M. Brown, Editor
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BookLine Publishing Co, 1992. Softcover. Very Good. 69 unbroken issue run of David M. Brown's hard-to-find MFE Modern First Editions) Collectors' BookLine, February 1992 through Nov./Dec. 1998. BookLine was, primarily, a monthly investment newsletter focusing on modern and hypermodern First Editions, comprising advice on what to buy prior to its getting hot in the marketplace. Content also included upcoming publications likely to go up in value quickly, as well as scheduled book signings, book reviews, first edition issue points and more. Recommended authors included Cormac McCarthy, John Dunning, Sue Grafton and many others. All 69 issues are inserted into two large 3-ring binders. Most issues are 12 pages in length and measure 11" x 8 1/2". A valuable and scarce resource for booksellers and collectors of modern fiction. All issues tight and complete with very occasional yellow highlighting and notations. Binders in excellent condition. Photographs of or additional information…
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A Paper Home for Paper People (1909)
by Edith A. Root
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The Saalfield Publishing Co, 1909. Hardcover. Acceptable. Edith A. Root's early-century, over-sized "dollhouse" book with illustrations (furniture, etc.) that can be cut out and mounted in any of nine different rooms. Full-color lithographs comprise an entire house. Root deliberately limited the number of illustrations so that the house could be customized and furnished with illustrations cut out from magazines and other sources. Rare. No copies appear in WorldCat library database at the time of this posting. 30 pp. 15 5/8" x 10". Tight copy with considerable shelf wear. Corners bumped and worn through, as are about half the edges. Hinges pulled away from backing somewhat, not affecting binding integrity. First two leaves show evidence of having been detached and competently reattached. Two small crayon markings noted. Lacks one leaf of illustrations which have been cut out and mounted to one of the rooms. All other illustrations intact. All other rooms empty. A reasonably…
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The American Songbag (First Edition Signed by Carl Sandburg)
by Carl Sandburg
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Harcourt, Brace and Co., Inc, 1927. Hardcover. Very Good. Collectible first edition, first printing of Carl Sandburg's groundbreaking compilation of 280 "songs, ballads, ditties, brought together from all regions of America," approximately 100 of which were published for the first time. Signed in black ink on half title page by three-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and poet Carl Sandburg. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. "Copyright 1927" statement to copyright page with no additional printings indicated. Wildly popular and in print for 70 years, this collection of folk music was broadly acclaimed and called a landmark by legendary folk singer Pete Seeger. Numerous illustrations throughout, many with Black American themes. Each song is accompanied by an historical introduction, sheet music format and complete verses. Bound in dark blue buckram with orange lettering to front and spine panels. Text block edges stained orange. Lacks issued…
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Genesis of the Geological Dev. of the Lithosphere of SE Wyoming
by Joseph Conrad Twinem
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Privately Printed, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good. 1931 University of Wyoming doctoral thesis submitted by Joseph Conrad Twinem pertaining to the genesis of the geological development of the lithosphere of southeastern Wyoming. Includes discussions of dozens of formations and numerous skillfully executed watercolors of cross-sections of formations, etc. Of special interest are four large watercolors, two of them 3-panel fold outs, of Wyoming landscapes, and one of the Rock Creek oil fields. Also includes 36 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" original, unique photos inserted in corner mounts - views of Wyoming camp facilities, canyons, mountains, striking geological features, Independence Rock, gold mining operations, the Pathfinder Dam, Parco, Wyoming (street view), oil distillers, a Snow Range sericite mine and much more. No exaggeration; this thesis is a work of art and unique. Notably, Twinem was the former Maine State Geologist, also an accomplished petroleum engineer and geologist. Bound in burgundy cloth…
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The Watchmaker's and Jeweler's Hand-Book
by C. Hopkins
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Privately printed, 1866. Hardcover. Good. Collectible First Edition of C. Horton's early watchmaker's and jewelers handbook. Bound in brown pebbled cloth with blind stamped ornaments and ruling. Title stamped in gilt to front panel. Privately printed for the author by John P. Morton & Co. in 1866. Complete title: The Watchmaker's and Jeweler's Hand-Book: A Concise Yet Comprehensive Treatise on the Secrets of the Trade, A Work of Rare Practical Value to Watchmakers, Jewelers, Silversmiths, Gold and Silver-Platers, Etc. Includes numerous formulae and processes for plating, tinting, etc., watch repair processes, fusing and melting of metal and much more. Also includes author's two-page illustrated catalog of Hopkins' patent combination apparatus and watch jeweling tools. Exceptionally scarce. No copies currently appearing in WorldCat database. Tight copy with bumped corners worn through and slight fabric tear to spine panel. Early ownership inscription in lavish cursive to…
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MFE Collector's BookLine Issues 1-69 (Modern First Editions)
by David M. Brown, Editor
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- Paperback
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BookLine Publishing Co, 1992. Softcover. Very Good. 69 unbroken issue run of David M. Brown's hard-to-find MFE Modern First Editions) Collectors' BookLine, February 1992 through Nov./Dec. 1998. BookLine was, primarily, a monthly investment newsletter focusing on modern and hypermodern First Editions, comprising advice on what to buy prior to its getting hot in the marketplace. Content also included upcoming publications likely to go up in value quickly, as well as scheduled book signings, book reviews, first edition issue points and more. Recommended authors included Cormac McCarthy, John Dunning, Sue Grafton and many others. All 69 issues are inserted into two large 3-ring binders. Most issues are 12 pages in length and measure 11" x 8 1/2". A valuable and scarce resource for booksellers and collectors of modern fiction. All issues tight and complete with very occasional yellow highlighting and notations. Binders in excellent condition. Photographs of or additional information…
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A Paper Home for Paper People (1909)
by Edith A. Root
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The Saalfield Publishing Co, 1909. Hardcover. Acceptable. Edith A. Root's early-century, over-sized "dollhouse" book with illustrations (furniture, etc.) that can be cut out and mounted in any of nine different rooms. Full-color lithographs comprise an entire house. Root deliberately limited the number of illustrations so that the house could be customized and furnished with illustrations cut out from magazines and other sources. Rare. No copies appear in WorldCat library database at the time of this posting. 30 pp. 15 5/8" x 10". Tight copy with considerable shelf wear. Corners bumped and worn through, as are about half the edges. Hinges pulled away from backing somewhat, not affecting binding integrity. First two leaves show evidence of having been detached and competently reattached. Two small crayon markings noted. Lacks one leaf of illustrations which have been cut out and mounted to one of the rooms. All other illustrations intact. All other rooms empty. A reasonably…
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The American Songbag (First Edition Signed by Carl Sandburg)
by Carl Sandburg
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Harcourt, Brace and Co., Inc, 1927. Hardcover. Very Good. Collectible first edition, first printing of Carl Sandburg's groundbreaking compilation of 280 "songs, ballads, ditties, brought together from all regions of America," approximately 100 of which were published for the first time. Signed in black ink on half title page by three-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and poet Carl Sandburg. Signature unconditionally guaranteed to pass any COA examination. "Copyright 1927" statement to copyright page with no additional printings indicated. Wildly popular and in print for 70 years, this collection of folk music was broadly acclaimed and called a landmark by legendary folk singer Pete Seeger. Numerous illustrations throughout, many with Black American themes. Each song is accompanied by an historical introduction, sheet music format and complete verses. Bound in dark blue buckram with orange lettering to front and spine panels. Text block edges stained orange. Lacks issued…
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Antonio's Girls
by Lopez, Antonio
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New York: Congreve, 1982-01-01. First Edition. Paperback. Good. 11x9x0. Congreve Publishing Co., 1982; stated First Edition, no additional printings indicated; 128pp. Good/Good- paperback. Spine is creased, sewn binding remains fully intact; text, photos, illustrations very good throughout; light wear to edges of wraps, one corner creased. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Antonio's Girls
by Lopez, Antonio
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New York: Congreve, 1982, 1982. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. Oversized Wraps. Near Fine. First Edition. Inscribed By the Author. Boldly inscribed with a full page drawing incorporating his name and the year, 82 on the inside front cover. Done in markers of two colors he has drawn the outline of a girl's face looking upward. Drawing is inside front cover. On the facing page there are two large X's in gold on either side of the mini reproduction of the cover design (publisher's printing not hand drawn) and under that in gold marker is written Mr & Mrs Feldman. Wonderful fashion illustrations featuring these beautiful ladies..
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Under Fire: An American Story
by North, Oliver L
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Harpercollins, 1991. First edition, as stated, first printing . Hardcover. Fine/near fine. r. 446 pp. This is a rare first edition copy signed by both Oliver North and William Novak. North's inscription, "Margo and Sam, all the best," appears in blue ink on the half title page with North's signature and the date "3 Nov 91" and Novak's signature in black ink. Dust jacket slightly wrinkled at top of spine. Free USPS tracking with every US order. Ships from MA.
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A New History of Japanese Cinema: A Century of Narrative Film
by Standish, Isolde
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New York: Continuum, 2006. 8vo size trade paperback with black and white photo illustrated cover; 414 pages From back: "Cinema, which first arrived in Japan in 1896 with the Kinetoscope prototype, came at the very time that Japan was transforming its economic base and society into that of a major international power. The first cinema, the Asakusa Denikikan, was opened in Tokyo in 1903 and within 13 years 300 cinemas had sprung up throughout the country... (The author) focuses on the historical development of Japanese film, illustrated by a series of typical Japanese film posters. She details an industry and an art form shaped by the competing and merging forces of traditional culture and of economic and technological innovation." Edgewear, creases to bottom and bottom and top corners of front cover, soil on bottom and light soil to outside pages. We note pencilled underlining on at least 29 pages and pencilled marginalia on at least three pages and four creased page corners. Quotes…
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Old Bones
by Elkins, Aaron J
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New York, NY, U. S. A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. New York, NY, U. S. A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. Fine in Near Fine jacket Signed by Author A Gideon Oliver Mystery, SIGNED on title pg. Edgar Award winner best mystery npc 197pp. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. First Edition
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Starting With Flags : Forty-Three Drawings
by Parker, Kingsley
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New York: Private Printing. Fine with no dust jacket. 1976. Limited Signed Edition. Softcover. The artist's abstract and quite varied series of 43 drawings of flags, all printed monochrome on the recto of pages. Kingsley Parker has been exhibiting and represented by galleries since the mid-1970s and has a work in the collection of the Museum Of Modern Art in New York, NY. The artist is quite active with new works. Signed in ink "K. Parker/1976 ©" in the front matter where Parker explains his motivation for drawing the series of abstract flags. Copy 158 of a limited edition of 600, numbered in the colophon. Approximately 44 pages, unpaginated. Printed on fine, machine-made paper in brown wraps. The title and a flag drawing are framed on the front cover. In absolutely clean, Fine condition. ; Drawings; Square 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 44 pages; Signed by Artist .
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Civil War England.
by Young, Peter.:
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London, Longman, 1981.. 1st edition. Concentrates on the military aspects of the war, including the soldiers, arms and armour, the battles, and siege warfare. Longman Travellers Series. There is a small stamp on the front endpaper, otherwise in very good condition in a very good unclipped dustwrapper.
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Artemis.
by Stockwin, Julian.:
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London, Hodder & Stoughton, 2002.. 1st edition. The second book in the Thomas Paine Kydd series, in which Kydd is an able seaman aboard the frigate Artemis. Fine condition in a fine unclipped dustwrapper. unclipped dustwrapper.
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Scientific wonders of the atomic age.
by Taylor, John W.R., editor.:
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London, Ariel Productions, c 1955.. Foreword by Sir John D. Cockcroft. Includes "High-speed flight" by Neville Duke, and "Rockets and Space flight" by Wernher von Braun. Large hardback in very good condition in a very good unclipped dustwrapper.
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Dead in Dixie
by Charlaine Harris
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New York: Science Fiction Book Club, 2003. Z2 - A Science Fiction Book Club Omnibus Edition hardcover book SIGNED by the Charlaine Harris in as new condition in as new dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead. 8.5"x5.75", 612 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Signed by Author. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book Club (BCE/BOMC).
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Songs From Appledore
by Oscar Laighton
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RARE. Collectible: 1916. Signed by the author. Cambridge MA: University Press. Very Good. Hardcover. Light soil to green cloth covered boards with gilt stamped title, author's name, and design. A bright solid, book - 27 pages; Inside covers are sunned. Pages clean and bright. Frontspiece. "View from Mrs. Thaxter's Garden Gate. 29 illustrations. Small book: 7" x 5"
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Maybe Tomorrow
by Roberta Fleetwood O'Keefe
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Burnet, Texas: Nortex Press, 1978. CL5 - A hardcover book SIGNED by author on the front free endpaper in very good condition that is cocked, some scattered light scratches and rubbing, light tanning and shelf wear with no dust jacket. Brown covered boards with gilt lettering. 8.5"x5.5", 84 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Signed by Author. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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