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Tatran, Bratislava, 1983. Square quarto, 80 full-page color plates with a short essay giving the history, traditions, and central figures of this Slovak folk art. The reproductions are first-rate, and the paintings are really extraordinary, rich with detail and exotic colora tion. Near Fine in woven cloth boards in Near Fine dust jacket.n ... more information

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Syracuse U Press, 1971. First printing, the first translation of the Liber Augustalis from Latin into a modern language. Subtitled "Constitutions of Melfi Promulgated by the Emperor Frederick II for the Kingdom of Sicily in 1231." Professor Powell's Intr oduction places the laws and Frederick II in historical perspective. Near fine with a hint of spotting to top edge in near fine dj with very slightly darkened back cover. ... more information

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Village Press, London, 1975. First separate printing: an essay which first appeared in an obscure publication in 1923 and was never reprinted until this edition. Pamphlet, 21 pp. bound in blue and white wraps to match the colors of the original edition of Ulysses; portrait of Powys on the cover. Near fine with light rubbing at spine near staples. ... more information

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Editions Du Scorpion, Amsterdam, 1931. First printing, one of a small number of copies, as it says on the colophon page. These timeless songs have been set to music and illustrated by Marcel Prangey, whose line drawings bring to mind Robert Lawton; however, the images in this book are definitely erotic, even shocking. Fifty-three illustrations, nicely printed on watermarked paper. This is a beautiful copy in cream wraps with title printed in red on cover and spine; VG+ with light wear to edges and tiny l... more information

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