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Commercial Art Books & Ephemera

Lookin' for Bird in the Big City

Lookin' for Bird in the Big City

by Robert Burleigh

Orlando, Fl.: Silver Whistle / Harcourt, 2001. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine, apparently unread copy, in a fine jacket..
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NZ$62.14
John Graham Convict   a Historical Narrative

John Graham Convict a Historical Narrative

by Gibbings, Robert

N.Y.: A. S. Barnes and Co., 1957. Book. Illus. by Gibbings, Robert. Fine. Hardcover. First Printing of the First American Edi. Fine, apparently unread copy, in a fine jacket..
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NZ$62.14
Catalog Design: The Art of Creating Desire

Catalog Design: The Art of Creating Desire

by Edwards, Dianna and Valentine, Robert

Gloucester, Massachusetts: Rockport Publishers. 2003. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition - Card Covers. Illustrated with Colour photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 160 pages. . 1st Paperback Edition. Softcover.
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NZ$22.20
SOFT AS STEEL: THE ART OF JULIE BELL

SOFT AS STEEL: THE ART OF JULIE BELL

by NIGEL SUCKLING(TEXT), JULIE BELL(ILLUSTRATOR)

LONDON: PAPER TIGER. Large format soft cover. First printing. Fantasy art collection, including superhero artwork(Marvel, DC and other characters). Slight wear on cover edges. Slight peeling on the front bottom cover turning point. Clean, tight pages. Strong binding. No inscriptions. . Very Good. Paperback. First Paperback Edition. 1999.
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NZ$25.52
The Canoe he Called Loo Taas

The Canoe he Called Loo Taas

by Reid- Stevens, Amanda

Vancouver: McKellar & Martin, 2012. Book. Illus. by Yahgulanaas, Michael Nicoll. Fine. Hardcover. Limited Edition First Thus. Fine, unread copy. ( states limited edition, but no details of the print run.).
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NZ$80.78
O Canada

O Canada

by Harrison, Ted ( SIGNED )

Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1992. Book. Illus. by Harrison, Ted. Fine. Signed by Artist. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine copy, in jacket with just the slightest fading to spine. Signed and dated on the title page, in year of publication.
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NZ$124.28
Decade of Protest: Political Posters from the United States, Vietnam, and Cuba, 1965-1975

Decade of Protest: Political Posters from the United States, Vietnam, and Cuba, 1965-1975

by David Kunzle; Nguyen Ngoc Dung Wells, Carol

Santa Monica: Smart Art Press, 1996. Book. Fine. Soft cover. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine, apparently unread copy..
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NZ$49.71
Humours of Golf

Humours of Golf

by Robinson, W. Heath

London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1923. Book. Illus. by Robinson, Heath. Very Good. Hardcover. First Printing of the First Edition. Very good, with light bumping to extremities, a short, superficial split at top of front spine fold, a small circle of sticker residue right knee of ball striker ( probably removeable ), and the usual rectangular tanning to endpapers. A few minor traces of finger soiling within. Still a sound copy in original, unadulterated binding. The jacket has some edgewear, and a long... Read more about this item
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NZ$932.10
Winterboek 1934-1935

Winterboek 1934-1935

by H.R. Holst, A Van Schendel, I. Boudier Bakker, e.a

Haarlem: NV drukkerij de Spaarnestad, 1935. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Literary graphic publication with contributions from, among others, H.R. Holst, A Van Schendel, I. Boudier Bakker, J Greshof, Felix Timmermans, J C Bloem, H Van Eyck, J Fabricius. Numerous colored plates by various graphic artists from this period: Frans Bosen (lino cuts), Herman Moerkerk, A. G. Luttge-Deelman, G. Gussenhoven, J. Tiele, Soft cover, decorated front cover. Good condition, ery many tipped in color plates. Photography,... Read more about this item
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NZ$59.48
Payne's Orbis Pictus  or  Book of Beauty for Every Table   Bound with Reynard the Fox  a Poem in Twelve Cantos  ( Trans. By E. W. Holloway

Payne's Orbis Pictus or Book of Beauty for Every Table Bound with Reynard the Fox a Poem in Twelve Cantos ( Trans. By E. W. Holloway

by Payne, Albert Henry

Dresden and Leipzig / London: A, H. Payne and W. French Book. Near Fine. Full-Leather. Fine but for Minor rubbing andwear to extremities.School prize award presentation dated 1859, tipped to front pastedown. Major flaw is scattered foxing throughout, the worst of which is in the text and margins, but does affect several of the evgravings. The majority are still sharp and clean. Bound in gilt decorated dark, blue-black leather, with gilt inner dentels. Spine with 5 raised bands, and brgundy label.... Read more about this item
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NZ$372.84
Comps, Storyboards and Animatics

Comps, Storyboards and Animatics

by Fogle, James & Forsell, Mary E

New York: Watson-Guptill Publications. 1989. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Colour photographs by Tony Cenicola. 160 pages. Marker techniques for Advertising. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$22.20
Reflections on the Fungaloids

Reflections on the Fungaloids

by B.L. Williamson

Ottawa, Ontario: Algrove Publishing, 2002. Book. Illus. by Williamson, Betty L.. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Oblong Folio. Essentially Fine, And Apparently Unread Copy, With Insignificant Traces Of Wear To Extremities, And A Tiny Spot Stain On Front Cover. ( Bottom Beneath The S ). See Photo. Overweight Volume May Incur Extra Postage..
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NZ$93.21
Under the North Star

Under the North Star

by Hughes, Ted

N. Y.: Viking Press, 1981. Book. Illus. by Baskin, Leonard. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine but for prev. owner presentation, ( dated 1981 ), in jacket with minor touches of wear to extremities. This precedes the British edition, An apparently unread copy..
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NZ$49.71
1979 Annotated

1979 Annotated

by Pulp Press

Vancouver: Pulp Press, 1979. Book. Illus. by Carlson, C. W.. Near Fine. Stapled Wraps. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine but for minor bumps to extremities. Calendar entries cover 400 years of political history..
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NZ$62.14
The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book Illustrators (1915-1985)

The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book Illustrators (1915-1985)

by Alan Horne ( SIGNED )

Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors Club Dist, 1994. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). Reprint. Fine copy in a fine jacket. Inscribed to someone "..... with many thanks for your help and encouragement ! ".
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NZ$80.78
FANTASTIC PLANETS

FANTASTIC PLANETS

by JEAN-CLAUDE SUARES AND RICHARD SIEGEL, DAVID OWEN

USA: REED BOOKS(ADDISON HOUSE). Large format soft cover. A softcover(paperback) original. Moderate surface wear/peeling on cover edges. Slight surface damage on front cover from label removal. A guide to the depiction of planets and aliens in Science Fiction. Well illustrated with Scenes from SF films and illustrations from novels, Pulp magazines, comic strips, animation. Colour and black and white illustration. Location: STC10 Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall . Good. Paperback.... Read more about this item
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NZ$255.16
1960s- Original Artwork: Fashion & Furniture Illustration Portfolio

1960s- Original Artwork: Fashion & Furniture Illustration Portfolio

Book. Illus. by Reinhardt. Very Good. No Binding. The illustrator is identified as 'Reinhardt'. Split leather artist's portfolio, 18 x 22 inches, circa 1960s. Professional portfolio with (26) illustrations of midcentury modern furniture, fashions for men and women-- drawn on variety of poster stock board, in color & b&w. Leather portfolio is solid, illustrations overall are in very good condition. Zipper on leather portfolio is broken..
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NZ$679.76
The Plays of Shakespeare, Volumes. I: Comedies, II: Histories & III: Tragedies

The Plays of Shakespeare, Volumes. I: Comedies, II: Histories & III: Tragedies

by Shakespeare, William

London: Cassell, Petter and Galpin. Nearly fine set in contemporary leather binding. 1870. 1st thus. leather. 4to, 2127 pp., Edited & annotated by Charles and Mary Cowden Clarke, Bound in full red leather; gilt-decorated spines in six compartments with five raised bands; boards, board edges and inner dentelles also gilt- stamped; all edges gilt; ribbon markers; numerous full- and half-page wood engravings Not dated but circa 1870. .
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NZ$722.24
Physics in the 20th Century

Physics in the 20th Century

by Curt SUPLEE

U.S.A.: Harry N. Abrams, 1999. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. The discoveries and inventions of physicists in this century have revolutionized modern life. One hundred years ago, scientists questioned the very existence of atoms and knew almost nothing about the cosmos. Today, physicists can arrange individual atoms on a surface and make an image of the result, and have begun to unravel the history of time and the universe.In this book, Curt Suplee documents one of the most remarkable flowering of... Read more about this item
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NZ$33.99
The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits

The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits

by Carroll, Lewis

London: Michael Dempsey : distributed by Studio Vista, 1975. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine but for a small spot stain on title page, in price-clipped jacket with a small stain at top edge of back panel, and just the slightest sunning to spine..
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NZ$55.93
A Guide to Democratic Jargon

A Guide to Democratic Jargon

by Stankeiwicz, W. J. ( SIGNED )

London: Oficyna Stanislaw Gliwa, 1976. Book. Illus. by Gliwa, Stanislaw. Fine. Hardcover. First Ed. Limited, Numbered and Signed. Fine, unblemished copy. Hand set,and printed on mould made Italian paper ' della Robbia ' . # 73 of 275 thus Total edition 275 ). This copy is signed by Stankeiwicz on the limitation page. Scarce thus..
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NZ$186.42
The Nabob  ( a Magazine for Merchants )

The Nabob ( a Magazine for Merchants )

by Nabob

Vancouver: Nabob, 1928. Book. Good +. Well worn, but complete and intact in side stapled wraps. Spine chipped, with pieces missing. Some staining to back cover, and bottom margin of the last few pages. 140 pages of ads and articles about products and marketing. ( much relating to British Columbia ). 20 pages devoted to coffee. The christmas issue of 1928. Scarce..
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NZ$186.42
Queer Shipmates

Queer Shipmates

by Campbell, A. B

London: Phoenix House Ltd, 1962. Book. Illus. by Sax, A. M.. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Fine But For Light Bump To Toe Of Text Block, Which Has Left Small Corner Creases To 6 Pages, In Jacket With A Tiny Closed Tear At Spine Heel. A Very Bright, Attractive Copy..
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NZ$62.14
The Artful Dodger: Images & Reflections

The Artful Dodger: Images & Reflections

by Nick Bantock

Vancouver: Raincoast Books, 2000. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Printing of the First Edition. Fine, apparently unread copy, in a fine jacket. Overweight..
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NZ$55.93
Graphic Art. 27 and 28 Mai 2004

Graphic Art. 27 and 28 Mai 2004

by Bubb Kuyper

Haarlem: Bubb Kuyper, 2003. First edition. Paper wrappers. A fine copy. As new.. 110pp. Illus. with color & b/w plates. 8vo. 1658 lots of Commercial art, photographs, postcards, posters, Dutch topgraphy, maps,graphic art, Japanese prints, modern art.
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NZ$16.99