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New York: NYPL, 1932. first edition with photogravure plates, colored frontis and one other colored plate. Hundreds of maps, plans and views in the Phelps collection are described with detailed biographical information. With brief histories of the western hemisphere states, cities and countries important to its development; indexed for srtists/engravers as well as subject. The best edition of a classic reference source. The illustrations are magnificent. A great gift book. Very heavy book.. 1st Edition. Decorative Cloth. Fine in Original Box. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Long.

New York: H. L. Lindquist, 1935. This s a signed limited edition of Carl Junge's bookplates. There were 500 autograped copies of which this is no 142. It is also signed by the published as a presentation copy to George Ewing. There is an original Rockwell Kent bookplate designed for George Ewing on the inside front cover. Carl S. Junge was a famous bookplate artist from Chicago. Bookplates of james barrie, woodrow wilson, burton holmes, fannie and carl junge to name only a few are listed. Note that the front cover has some rubbing on the bottom right. I also have another listing of his handwritten diary from 1907 in which he writes of an art course he is taking in Paris. It is number 001679.. Signed by Author and Publisher. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Long.

Florence: Giulio Giannini & Son, 1923. This is a small booklet of 42 pages with some wonderfull illustrations and a great introduction of Sims. In it he mentions that Rossetti stated that Browning had an understanding and knowledge of early italian art that surpassed Ruskin's at the time. There are notes at the end of the poem itself. Browning expresses his love of the Renaissance period. Some have felt that this poem might reflect his own thoughts of his works being lost someday. The Booklet has a yellow and blue starburst decorated cover - with a tear at the top of the booklet. The interior is fine except for natural aging. A nice little find for Browning lovers or those who love Florence, italy.. Decorative Paper. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Japan, Scroll Painting, E-maki E-maki or scroll painting is a peculiar form of painting to develop a story by successive scenes that appear one after another as the scroll is unrolled from right to left. The original was probably painted in the twelfth century by a buddhist painter who was a master of the brush. This scroll is a set of three hand rolls illustrating three legends relating to the shigisan temple. The scroll is in a box sized 5 1/2 in long and almost 2 in high. The scroll is in very good condition.. The scroll comes with an explanation in english and japanese.. Very Good.

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1868. There is rubbing of the leather on the covers and spine otherwise the interior is in fine condition. Over 120 woodcut illustrations by Richardson. Note also that this is the artist edition as noted on the spine. The gilt is fabulous. Priced accoring to the rubbing on the leather.. First Edition. Full-Leather, AEG. Good. Illus. by Richardson. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.