Memoirs of Remarkable Misers. In two volumes. by REDDING (CYRUS) [1785-1870] - 1863

William Heinemann. London., 1909. TWO VOLUMES. Large 8vo. Third impression. Originally published in 1908. Fully illustrated throughout. Very good copies in very good plain brown dustwrappers, lettered in black. Rare in wrappers.:

Amsterdam, [London, but actually Paris]: chez François Joly; [2nd work no publisher given], 1769, [1776 or 1777]. Hardcover. Very Good. Engraved portrait frontispiece of Ninon de l'Enclos. . TWO WORKS BOUND IN ONE VOLUME Duodecimo 18th century half-calf, marbled boards (hinges cracked but firm/head & foot of spine chipped/tips worn/spine label missing) Armorial bookplate William Powlett Powlett on front endpaper. First work (Ninon) in three Parts: [4], viii, 120; [2], viii, 120; [2], 128. Second work (Quinzaine) missing 1st 2 leaves including titlepage, begins with the Preface at aiii followed by the second title: [12 of xvi] 287, [1] pp. *Two books considered improper at the time,are here bound together,the first work disguising the presence of the second so that the spine reads only "Ninon de l'Enclos &c" Quinzaine .. is an amusing satirical work by James (or Jean Jacques) Rutledge which was published without attribution to him, first printing in 1776. DNB's article on Rutledge says: "this sketch,… Read More

[Edward Teller] Blumberg, Stanley A. and Gwinn Owens. Energy & Conflict: The Life and Times of Edward Teller, New York: Putnams, 1976. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine tight copy in a Near Fine price-clipped dust jacket with light edge wear to the spine edges. This copy is inscribed by Edward Teller on the front flyleaf and also laid-in is a small photograph of Teller that he has signed. In this 1976 biography of Edward Teller, father of the hydrogen bomb, the authors present exclusive interviews, memorabilia, and photos provided by Teller. and delves into each stage of his life and career. The controversial Teller spearheaded America's effort to build the hydrogen bomb, and then testified against Robert Oppenheimer in his security clearance trial. The book explains his early persecution by the Hungarian communists, then the Nazis in Germany. His role in the Manhattan Project is described in detail. Also portrayed is the development of the H-bomb, including descriptions of its evolving… Read More

1870 Imperial Dictionary Universal Biography 84 Portraits History Science 14v

The "The Imperial Dictionary Of Universal Biography" is a rare 19th-century encyclopedia-like work collected and edited by William Mackenzie. This work is best-known for its plethora of engraved portraits of iconic figures in literature, science, art, and history.

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MACKENZIE, William [edit.]
The Imperial Dictionary Of Universal Biography
London, Glasgow, Edinburgh: William Mackenzie, [ca. 1870].

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6 portrait plates per volume (84 total)
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1694 1st ed Life Louis of Bourbon Prince of Conde Huguenot v Catholic France 2v
Louis of Bourbon was a notable 16th-century Huguenot military leader who was the first Prince of the House of Conde. His life was led by much controversy including a Protestant conversion, secret plots against Francis II of France, and frequent skirmishes with the Catholic Church – which led to his arrest. The events of his life were best written by French author Jean de la Brune in his 'History of the Life and Actions of Louis de Bourbon'.
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La BRUNE, Jean de
Histoire de la vie et actions de Louis de Bourbon, Prince de Conde'.
A Cologne : Chez Pierre Marteau, 1694. 1st edition

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Vol. I – [2], 312
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Vol. II – 235, [1]
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Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
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London: D. Appleton & Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1932. 1st, Limited & Signed. Hardcover. Scarce publication: #35 of a limited edition of only 50 copies that are signed by the biographer. Two volumes bound in cloth-backed blue boards with matching unprinted blue dustwrappers in a blue slipcase in G+ condition. Top edges gilt. Deckle page edges. Both books are furthur protected in another set of plain semi-opaque cream colored dustwrappers. [2, xxxii, 2, 449pp]; [8, 453-872pp]. Contains pieces by Shaw not previously published including "several dozen hitherto unpublished letters and postcards Philosophy, Biography, Drama. ; Photos & Drawings; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 872 pages; Signed by Author .

Easton Press, 2010. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 148x16x168. Signed. JANE GOODALL SIGNED LEATHER-BOUND EASTON PRESS EDITION! Includes ironclad Easton Certificate of Authenticity. Book is like new and unread. Expedited shipping is welcome; international please request a shipping quote before purchase. Signed by author.

SUMPTUOUS LEATHER-BOUND EASTON PRESS EDITION SIGNED BY JANE GOODALL! Brand new and still sealed in the publisher's shrinkwrap. Will include publisher's notes and certificate of authenticity inside. Expedited and international shipping are welcome, but international buyers are asked to obtain shipping quote before purchase. Inv 14, signed by author.

1959. Limited Edition . Soft cover. Good. 80 pages. Novelist Alison Lurie's first book, self-published in Munich in a limited edition of 300 copies, is a memoir of her friend V.R. "Bunny" Lang, the Poets' Theater, and other parts of cultural life in and around Cambridge, Massachusetts in the early post-War years. Paperback, 6-3/4" x 9-1/2", white card wraps quite clean under original paper French-fold dust jacket with cover drawing by Lurie's friend Ted Gorey. The jacket is slightly soiled and age-toned, lacking the outer glassine layer. The text block is detached from the wraps (but pages remain bound together) and we have left to a future owner any decision on repair. Faint foxing to edges and end papers. Inscribed by the author on half-title, "For Warner and Ann with love Alison" - to Lurie's friends Profs. Warner and Ann Berthoff. No other marks within. From the library of Ann E. Berthoff.

New York: Little Brown, 2021. Signed on the title page and dated 23 Aug 2022 by Rebecca Donner. First edition / First printing. Black paper spine, tan paper-covered boards. Very fine in a very fine dust jacket. Mildred Fish Harnack was an American citizen who was part of the resistance underground in Germany during WWII. She was executed on the personal orders of Adolf Hitler in early 1943. Winner of the 2022 National Book Critic's Circle Award for Biography. Winner of the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography. A New York Times Notable Book of the Year 2021. Rebecca Donner is the Winner of a 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship. The publisher seriously underestimated the demand for this book and it was out of print within days of publication. With the supply chain issues during the pandemic, it took weeks to get a second printing to stores and warehouses. Also due to the pandemic, all author publicity for hardcover publication was Virtual, meaning that few signed copies of the first exist. This is… Read More