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Noah's Ark, New England Yankees, and the Endless Quest: A Short History of the Original Webster Dictionaries, with particular reference the their first hundred years as publications of B. & C. Merriam Company.
by [Leavitt, Robert Keith) 1895-.
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Springfield, MA: G. & C. Merriam Co, 1947. Illustrated by b&w ports and reproductions throughout. First edition. un-numbered copy (left blank). burgundy linen with gilt print spine and topboard emblem. 4to. pp. 106, [3] colophon . Near Fine/No jacket, as issued/Very Good. Scarce with original slipcase which has been professionally repaired and restored.. Item Price
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Rights of Discovery: Christopher Columbus's Final Appeal to King Fernando / Derechos del Descubrimiento: Apelacion Final de Cristobal Colon al Rey Fernando. Facsimile, Transcription, Translation & Critical edition of the John Carter Brown Library's Spanish Codex I (Modern Spanish & English).
by Nader, Helen, Ed.
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Call, Columbia: Carvajal S. A., 1992. Translated by Elvira de Martin from the Spanish. Illustrated by 4 engravings appeared in Theodor de Brys' America Pt. 4 1594 (Frankfurt) and original handwritten facsimile 1492. Facsimile edition. Cloth backed decorative paper boards in protective card case. Imperial 4to. pp. xvi, 75, [7] colophon. Fine/No jacket, as issued/Near Fine. Trace wear to slipcase.… Read more about this item Item Price
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CLOISTERS APOCALYPSE: Volume I, An Early Fourteenth-Century Manuscript in Facsimile; Volume II, Commentaries on an Early Fourteenth-Century Manuscript by Florens Deuchler, Jeffrey M. Hoffeld, Helmut Nickel, The.
by Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Switzerland: Conzett and Huber, (1971). Illustrated by Full color facsimile (volume I) photographed by William F. Pons; B&W text illustrations in volume II. First edition. 2 volumes. Tan buckram. 4to. pp. [unpaginated]; 104. Near Fine/No jacket, as issued/Near Fine. Trace wear to books and slipcase. Slipcase has been restored and coated with a proprietary sealant. The prized illuminated manuscript in… Read more about this item Item Price
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LEAVES OF GOLD: Manuscript Illumination from Philadelphia Collections.
by Tanis, James R.. Ed. with the assistance of Jenny A. Thompson.
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(Snoeck-Ducaju & Zoon, Belgium): Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2001. Illustrated by 185 reproductions (143 in color). Only edition. Navy cloth, gilt stamped spine, gloss paper. Signed by Tauris following inscription (scanned). Royal 4to. pp. xiv, 242. Near Fine/In like jacket/No price in mylar. Trace wear to book and jacket. A Multi-contributor collaboration "with contributions from twenty-one scholars and experts [for… Read more about this item Item Price
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CREATING FRENCH CULTURE: Treasures from the Bibliotheque Nationale de France.
by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie, Introduction by.
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New Haven & London: Yale University Press, (1995). Edited by Marie-Helene Tesniere, BNF and Prof. Gifford, LC. Illustrated by Full color throughout with several sepia and black & white reproductions. First printing and edition. Pictorial gloss wraps, thick gloss paper. 4to. pp. 480. Near Fine. Trace wear to cover, no ownership or marking. Catalog of a 207 piece collection in… Read more about this item Item Price
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LONDON BOOK TRADE: Topographies of Print in the Metropolis fromthe Sixteenth Century, The.
by Myers, Robin, michael harris and Giles Mandelbrote, Eds.
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New Castle & Londo: Oak Knoll Press & British Library, 2003. Illustrated by black/white reproductions. First (SD) edition. 8vo. pp. 185. Index. Fine/In like jacket/No price in mylar. British Library ISBN: 0712348328; Oak Knoll ISBN: 1584561327.. Item Price
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Doheny II, The Estelle Doheny Collection Part II: MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE MANUSCRIPTS
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London: White Brothers (Printers) Ltd, 1987. Illustrated by color frontis and 57 color plates, 11 b&w reproductions of books, maps and documents. Only edition. red gilt printed and decorated cloth. 4to. pp. [8], 17-125, [1], [6] Ads. Fine/No jacket, as issued. From the Edward Laurence Doheny Memorial Library, St. John's Seminary, Camarillo CA sold on behalf of the Archdiocese of… Read more about this item Item Price
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PAINTED PAGE: Italian Renaissance Book Illumination 1450-1550, The.
by Alexander, Jonathan.
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Munich & New York: Prestel-Verlag, 1994. Illustrated by Full color throughout with several black & white reproductions. Only edition. Pictorial gloss wraps, thick gloss paper. 4to. pp. 272, [8]. Near Fine. Trace wear to cover, no ownership or marking. Exhibition catalog of an extensive collection in conjunction with The Royal Academy of Arts London and the Pierpont Morgan Library… Read more about this item Item Price
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Illuminated Manuscripts, Graphics, Turkish Art & Shakespeare Catalogue.
by Caprio, Richard Robert Rare Books.
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Revere, MA., n.d. Illustrated by b&w text reproductions. Stapled wraps. 8vo. pp. 20. Very Good. Some offset to reproductions, staples rusted. 71 Items.. Item Price
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Spring/Summer 1979: Catalogue XIX.
by Jarndyce.
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Covent Garden: Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers, 1979. Illustrated by b&w J. T. Nettleship covers. Stapled card wraps. 8vo. pp. unpaginated. Near Fine. Front cover stamped with "air mail" and dates ordered and received and erasable pencil initials; rear cover fine. 1171 items, prices pounds sterling.. Item Price
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Catalogue 125 (Literature) as well as books from several centuries on related topics.
by Reese, Wm. Co.
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New Haven., ca. 1990's. Illustrated by b&w in text. Dark Green Stiff wraps. 8vo. Fine. 861 items. Edward Abbey. The Journey Home. 1977 uncorrected page proofs through Louis Zakofsky. It Was. 1961 inscribed.. Item Price
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Catalogue 23 Rare Books including Antiquarian and Modern Literature, Fine Illustrated Books, Livres D'Artistes, Exquisite Bindings, Performing Arts
by Golden Legend, Inc.
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Los Angeles CA., n.d (ca.1980's). Illustrated by green & white cover illustrations, b&w illustrations in text. Stapled illustrated wraps. 8vo. Very Good. Light cover stain about spine on both covers. 108 Items.. Item Price
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Catalogues 39, 51, 56...A Selection of Interesting Books on Various Subjects
by Fenning, James O'D.
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Dublin: Reprint Ltd, 1978- ca.1980's. Illustrated by b&w cover illustrations. 3 volumes. Stapled card wraps. 8vo. pp. 48; 52; 56. Near Fine. Two have stamps to cover 386; 391; 466 Items. As a lot or 10 each.. Item Price
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Chapter and Verse New Series Catalogues Nos. 6 & 8
by Rulon-Miller Books.
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Minneapolis., n.d. Illustrated by b&w. Stapled card wraps. Oblong 8vo. Fine. 302 and 338items.. Item Price
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Catalogue 20: Bibliographies, Books about Books.
by Colophon Book Shop.
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New Hampshire., 1950-1. Illustrated by b&w. Stapled wraps. 8vo. pp. unpaginated. Fine. 725 Items.. Item Price
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Catalogue of Mini-List 20-1, 21-1, 22-A, 22-B, 23-B, 23-C, 24-B, 25-A, 25-B, 26-A, 27-A, 28-A, 29-1, 29-C.
by Backstage Books, Howard L. Ramey.
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Eugene, OR., 1980. Stapled wraps. 8vo. pp. 20. Fine. Theatre.. Item Price
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Catalogue 77 and 81
by Rulon-Miller Books.
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Minneapolis., n.d. Illustrated by b&w. Stapled card wraps. 8vo. Very Good. 230 and 282 items as a lot or 7.00 each (scan trimmed at bottoms).. Item Price
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Catalogue 8: General Americana.
by Glenn Old and Rare Books.
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Kansas City, MS: Ardis L. Glenn, President, Spring 1981. Illustrated by title vignette and cover illustrations. Est. 1933. Stapled yellow illustrated wraps. 8vo. Near Fine. 259 Items.. Item Price
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Catalogue 689: English Books Before 1641
by Picketing and Chat.
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London: (Printed and bound by Smith Settle, West Yorkshire), 1991. Illustrated by b&w reproductions. Stiff wraps. Royal 8vo. Near Fine. Date received in pen on title page and trace cover blemish. 60 items.. Item Price
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Selection. (Catalogue, A.
by House of El Dieff, Inc [Lew David Feldman].
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New York: Press of A. Colish, Mt. Vernon, (date rec'd 7/171981). Illustrated by b&w cover illustration of Item No. 56 Stephen Gooden's Twelve Proof Engravings of Vignettes and Tail Pieces for 'The Fables of Jean e la Fontaine. Stapled card wraps. 8vo. pp. 23. Near Fine. Trace cover wear; pencil line through mailing label erased. Copy mailed to Huntington Library… Read more about this item Item Price
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