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Hong Kong: s.i., 1950. Very Good. Octagonal collapsible tabletop candle screen composed of white cloth over stiff card stock to which is mounted to each folding panel a 3-D cloth, silk, and hand-colored paper rendering of the Eight Immortals, accompanied by a separate octagonal card paper base. Cloth slightly foxed at extremities, perished tape repair visible on the interior (but not externally), abrasion from removed sticker to base piece significantly affecting the "Made in Hong Kong" rubber-stamp, else a Very Good example. Attractive example of a popular theme for a tabletop candle screen, the Eight Immortals holding the power to banish evil.
Fairy Tales and Stories [Extra-Illustrated by Harry Clarke] by Hans Christian Andersen; H.L. Braekstad [trans.]; Hans Tenger [illus.]; Edmund Gosse [illus.]; Harry Clarke [extra-illus.] - 1900
by Hans Christian Andersen; H.L. Braekstad [trans.]; Hans Tenger [illus.]; Edmund Gosse [illus.]; Harry Clarke [extra-illus.]
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Fairy Tales and Stories [Extra-Illustrated by Harry Clarke]
by Hans Christian Andersen; H.L. Braekstad [trans.]; Hans Tenger [illus.]; Edmund Gosse [illus.]; Harry Clarke [extra-illus.]
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New York: Century Co, 1900. Very Good +. New York: Century Co., 1900. First Thus. Large quarto; later half navy blue goat over cloth, gilt spines in six compartments, top edges gilt, new endpapers, original cloth bound in rear, housed in matching slipcase; xxiv,524pp.; illus. throughout, many full-paged. A hint of scuffing to leather along spine margins, light 2" diameter dampstain with just a bit of color bleed to final leaf of text mirrored by similar flaw to rear cloth cover bound in rear, else Very Good to Near Fine, rather superlative.
Uniquely extra-illustrated with eleven mounted color plates (with printed tissue guards) by Harry Clarke from his first book, also an early 20th century edition of Andersen's fairy tales first published by Brentano's in 1916. Clarke went on to illustrate works by Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Perrault, and Algernon Charles Swinburne, as well as designing more than 130 stained glass windows in the Arts and Crafts style.
Uniquely extra-illustrated with eleven mounted color plates (with printed tissue guards) by Harry Clarke from his first book, also an early 20th century edition of Andersen's fairy tales first published by Brentano's in 1916. Clarke went on to illustrate works by Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Perrault, and Algernon Charles Swinburne, as well as designing more than 130 stained glass windows in the Arts and Crafts style.
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- Publisher Century Co
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1900
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Tabletop Candle Screen Depicting the Eight Immortals
by [China]
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Reflections sur Quelques Parolles de Jesus-Christ: Particulierement sur les sept dernieres qu'il à[!] prononcées sur la croix. Pour servir d'un saint entretien à l'ame chrétienne pendant la messe [Dedication Copy in Madame de Maintenon's armorial binding]
by [Madame de Maintenon] "N.D.T." [Jacques Bénigne Bossuet?]
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Paris: N. Bonnart, 1690. Very Good. Paris: N. Bonnart, ca. 1690. First Edition. 12mo (15.5cm.); armorial binding of Madame de Maintenon, full crimson morocco adorned with her coat-of-arms on both covers, triple-ruled in gilt with diminutive repeating rampant lions at each corner, elaborate gilt spine in six compartments, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers; 100pp.; illus. and calligraphic text printed entirely from copper-plates, this copy featuring the more often-found depiction of an empty cross within a crown of thorns printed on title page verso. Light rubbing to extremities, brief discoloration to upper cover from exposure to damp, inoffensive surface abrasion to front pastedown from previously-removed ex libris, slightly later ink note in Latin to front flyleaf, else a Very Good or better copy of an exquisite production in a desirable presentation binding. Though dedication signed in text "N.D.T.," a sermon of this title can be found in the complete works of Jacques Bénigne Bossuet (1627-1704),…
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Discourses on the Whole LVth Chapter of Isaiah. Preparatory to Communion at the Lord's Table. To which is added, the Author's Last Sermon
by Nehemiah Walter; Thomas Prince and Thomas Foxcroft [pref.]
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Boston: D. Fowle, 1755. Very Good. Boston: D. Fowle, 1755. First Edition. Octavo; full contemporary blind-tooled paneled calf, two black gilt-lettered spine labels; [2],xxvi,[4],512pp. ([a]4 b-d4 B-2K8). Boards somewhat crudely reattached and restored along extremities, brief cracking to spine affecting gilt without loss of meaning, attractive contemporary calligraphic ownership inscription to front free endpaper of a Thomas Williams, mid-20th century ownership rubberstamp to front pastedown, else a Very Good copy overall. Text opens with a short biographical preface "giving some Account of [Walter's] Life and Character," signed by Thomas Prince (1687-1758) and Thomas Foxcroft (1697-1769). The former was an especially notable member of Colonial Boston society, having first made his mark as a student at Harvard where Increase Mather recognized him as a "praying student" (see the DAB 15, p. 232-3). ESTC W38124; EVANS 7588; SABIN 101171.
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Modern Development of the Dry Fly: The New Dry Fly Patterns, The Manipulation of Dressing Them, and Practical Experiences of Their Use [Two volumes signed by Halford]
by Frederic M. Halford
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London: George Routledge and Sons, 1910. Very Good +. London: George Routledge and Sons, 1910. Edition De Luxe, one of 75 copies signed by Halford at title page of volume I, with an additional 50 copies published in the U.S. Two quarto volumes. Volume I with frontis portrait; 9 color plates of flies; 18 color samples; 16 photogravures. Vol. II with 33 flies on 9 recessed card mounts, though numbers 24 and 25 damaged and lacking wings and tails. Original half red calf with red cloth boards, six compartments to spine, gilt lettering, top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Each volume housed in a custom-made clamshell case with mounted title labels. Light wear to extremities and joints with some general scuffing; patch of discoloration to rear of volume II. Bindings are sound. Light and sparse foxing, a bit heavier at endpapers, but overall pages unmarked. Slipcases worn along edges, else sturdy and sound. Scarce English issue of a remarkable production from "The Father of Modern Dry Fly Fishing," in a…
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Wright & Ditson Base Ball Goods Season 1911
by [Baseball] Wright & Ditson
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Boston: Wright & Ditson, 1911. Very Good. Boston: Wright & Ditson, 1911. First Edition. Octavo. 32 pp. Black and white photographs and illustrations throughout. Illustrated wraps. Light rubbing to edges with some minor staining and spotting. Binding sound. Slight marginal stain but otherwise pages clean and unmarked. Scarce trade catalog from the early sporting goods store. Includes uniforms, mitts, bats, and everything else a 1911 baseball player could want. No copies in retail as of March 2023.
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Tabletop Candle Screen Depicting the Eight Immortals
by [China]
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Hong Kong: s.i., 1950. Very Good. Octagonal collapsible tabletop candle screen composed of white cloth over stiff card stock to which is mounted to each folding panel a 3-D cloth, silk, and hand-colored paper rendering of the Eight Immortals, accompanied by a separate octagonal card paper base. Cloth slightly foxed at extremities, perished tape repair visible on the interior (but not externally), abrasion from removed sticker to base piece significantly affecting the "Made in Hong Kong" rubber-stamp, else a Very Good example. Attractive example of a popular theme for a tabletop candle screen, the Eight Immortals holding the power to banish evil.
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Reflections sur Quelques Parolles de Jesus-Christ: Particulierement sur les sept dernieres qu'il à[!] prononcées sur la croix. Pour servir d'un saint entretien à l'ame chrétienne pendant la messe [Dedication Copy in Madame de Maintenon's armorial binding]
by [Madame de Maintenon] "N.D.T." [Jacques Bénigne Bossuet?]
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Paris: N. Bonnart, 1690. Very Good. Paris: N. Bonnart, ca. 1690. First Edition. 12mo (15.5cm.); armorial binding of Madame de Maintenon, full crimson morocco adorned with her coat-of-arms on both covers, triple-ruled in gilt with diminutive repeating rampant lions at each corner, elaborate gilt spine in six compartments, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers; 100pp.; illus. and calligraphic text printed entirely from copper-plates, this copy featuring the more often-found depiction of an empty cross within a crown of thorns printed on title page verso. Light rubbing to extremities, brief discoloration to upper cover from exposure to damp, inoffensive surface abrasion to front pastedown from previously-removed ex libris, slightly later ink note in Latin to front flyleaf, else a Very Good or better copy of an exquisite production in a desirable presentation binding. Though dedication signed in text "N.D.T.," a sermon of this title can be found in the complete works of Jacques Bénigne Bossuet (1627-1704),…
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Discourses on the Whole LVth Chapter of Isaiah. Preparatory to Communion at the Lord's Table. To which is added, the Author's Last Sermon
by Nehemiah Walter; Thomas Prince and Thomas Foxcroft [pref.]
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Boston: D. Fowle, 1755. Very Good. Boston: D. Fowle, 1755. First Edition. Octavo; full contemporary blind-tooled paneled calf, two black gilt-lettered spine labels; [2],xxvi,[4],512pp. ([a]4 b-d4 B-2K8). Boards somewhat crudely reattached and restored along extremities, brief cracking to spine affecting gilt without loss of meaning, attractive contemporary calligraphic ownership inscription to front free endpaper of a Thomas Williams, mid-20th century ownership rubberstamp to front pastedown, else a Very Good copy overall. Text opens with a short biographical preface "giving some Account of [Walter's] Life and Character," signed by Thomas Prince (1687-1758) and Thomas Foxcroft (1697-1769). The former was an especially notable member of Colonial Boston society, having first made his mark as a student at Harvard where Increase Mather recognized him as a "praying student" (see the DAB 15, p. 232-3). ESTC W38124; EVANS 7588; SABIN 101171.
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Modern Development of the Dry Fly: The New Dry Fly Patterns, The Manipulation of Dressing Them, and Practical Experiences of Their Use [Two volumes signed by Halford]
by Frederic M. Halford
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London: George Routledge and Sons, 1910. Very Good +. London: George Routledge and Sons, 1910. Edition De Luxe, one of 75 copies signed by Halford at title page of volume I, with an additional 50 copies published in the U.S. Two quarto volumes. Volume I with frontis portrait; 9 color plates of flies; 18 color samples; 16 photogravures. Vol. II with 33 flies on 9 recessed card mounts, though numbers 24 and 25 damaged and lacking wings and tails. Original half red calf with red cloth boards, six compartments to spine, gilt lettering, top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Each volume housed in a custom-made clamshell case with mounted title labels. Light wear to extremities and joints with some general scuffing; patch of discoloration to rear of volume II. Bindings are sound. Light and sparse foxing, a bit heavier at endpapers, but overall pages unmarked. Slipcases worn along edges, else sturdy and sound. Scarce English issue of a remarkable production from "The Father of Modern Dry Fly Fishing," in a…
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Wright & Ditson Base Ball Goods Season 1911
by [Baseball] Wright & Ditson
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Boston: Wright & Ditson, 1911. Very Good. Boston: Wright & Ditson, 1911. First Edition. Octavo. 32 pp. Black and white photographs and illustrations throughout. Illustrated wraps. Light rubbing to edges with some minor staining and spotting. Binding sound. Slight marginal stain but otherwise pages clean and unmarked. Scarce trade catalog from the early sporting goods store. Includes uniforms, mitts, bats, and everything else a 1911 baseball player could want. No copies in retail as of March 2023.
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Fairy Tales and Stories
by Hans Christian Andersen
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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Boots Publishers, 1111. Hardcover. Acceptable. No Edition Remarks. 377 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with a black and white illustrated frontis. Moderate foxing and tanning to pages with heavier foxing and tanning to pastedowns and endpapers. Pen inscriptions to front endpaper and front hinge is cracked with exposed netting. There is cracks to guttering with exposed netting and pencil inscriptions to rear endpaper. Binding is loose. Boards have visible rubbing and notable bumping to corners. Fair crushing to spine ends.
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Fairy Tales and Stories
by Andersen, Hans Christian (translated by) Dr. Dulcken, H. W
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HOUSTON, Texas, United States
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New York: F. M. Lupton Pub.. Good with no dust jacket. Hardback. Pages Brittle .
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Fairy Tales and Stories
by Hans Christian Andersen
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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George Routledge & Sons, Limited, 1111. Hardcover. Acceptable. No Edition Remarks. 218 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout with colour illustrated frontispiece. Binding remains firm. Moderate tanning to pages and illustrations throughout. Staining to some pages, text remains readable. Previous owner's inscriptions to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Staining overall.
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Fairy Tales and Stories [Hardcover] Andersen, Hans Christian
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Good. Good. No dust jacket as issued. good solid book tight Includes illustrations. Nice pictorial front
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Fairy Tales and Stories [Hardcover] Hans Christian Andersen
by Hans Christian Andersen
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South Lyon, Michigan, United States
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Ward, Lock and Co. hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. No publication date given, circa late 1800's. Poor condition. Green cloth covered boards with embossed and titles and illustrations; edges and covers worn, heaviest and corners and spine ends; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; no jacket. Gutter splits after half title page and again at page 315 with webbing exposed; several loose pages; page 29/30 is detached but present; Color Plates by Ethel K. Burgess; 315 pages.
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Fairy Tales and Stories
by Hans Christian Andersen
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London: W.P. Nimmo, Hay, & Mitchell, 1111. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Alice Ross. Not dated. In good tan cloth boards, black titles to front and spine, tipped in colour illustration of two boys in street with paper boat on front. The covers are clean and very tight, spine ends and corners frayed and a little bumped. "The Clevedon Community Bookshop Co-operative Bindery Team have re-glued split spine. Tanned rear free end paper; the front paste down is slightly tanned, with name and 'Music Prize' in pencil. The front free end paper is missing. Age-toned cut edges. The text block is tightly bound, good, a little worn, with a few marks. "The Clevedon Community Bookshop Co-operative Bindery Team" have made some paper repairs and replaced a portion of page 125. Lovely colour plates by Alice Ross. No frontispiece. Rare.
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Fairy Tales and Stories
by Andersen, Hans Christian
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Boat of Garten, Highland, Highland, United Kingdom
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George Routledge and Sons. Undated c1905 George Routledge and Sons hardback; acceptable condition, as the spine has considerable wear and internal hinges are loosening, decorated pictorial boards, inside good reading copy with sixty B&W illustrations by A W Bayes, gift note on fep dated 1905, no dj; UK dealer, immediate dispatch . Acceptable. Hardcover. 1905.
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FAIRY TALES AND STORIES
by Andersen, Hans Christian. Translated by Dr. H. W. Dulcken
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Deerfield, Illinois, United States
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Chicago and New York: Rand, McNally & Co, no date (but circa 1900). hardcover. Good +. Octavo, red cloth covers with gilt titles and decorations. Top edge gilt. iv + 377 pages. Spine titles faded, some spotting on covers. Good +. No dust jacket. 092715D
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Fairy Tales and Stories
by Andersen, Hans Christian Translated By Dr. H. W. Dulcken
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Simi Valley, California, United States
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Rand, McNally & Co., 1900-01-01. Hardcover. Good. .
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Fairy Tales and Stories
by Hans Christian Andersen
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Simi Valley, California, United States
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The Century Co., 1900. Hardcover. Good. . Spine faded. Adorable inscription from uncle to niece on ffep. Some shelf wear. Pages clean.
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