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This is a quite rare book with a clean cover; its 336pgs are clean and crisp. The dust jacket has some wear and tape repair.
This book is an edited and abridged version of texts first published by James Monroe and Company of Boston in 1836 and 1837. The author of those texts, friend and sometimes mentor to Emerson and Thoreau, was also a visionary educator who believed that the psyche of a child already carries within it the imprint of spirit and wisdom. At his school in Boston in the 1830s, he held this extraordinary series of conversations on such themes as spirit, consciousness, conscience, love, humility, the Holy Ghost, and the knower.

No DJ, cover shows little wear for age, spine crown slightly frayed. Binding is tight; textblock pages are faded with occasional foxing but free of marks, they are deckle-edged and gilded along the top edge. There is a 1932 gift inscription on the front flyleaf.
The author, an English classical scholar, was known for his nostalgic poems, he proclaimed that poetry should appeal to emotions…perhaps in contrast to his intellectual passion for classical studies.

DJ and paper-covered boards show no wear, binding is tight, text block glossy stock pages are clear of marks. Includes full-color and a few B&W full-page illustrations throughout.
Edited from the book's jacket: Illustrated by one of the most legendary and acclaimed Dark Knight artists. Batman comes close to killing a man for the first time, Bruce Wayne must embark on a journey of self-discovery--from a secret chamber in Arkham Asylum to a hidden world below our own. From this weird and wild journey shocking secrets are revealed.

Ex-Library, No DJ, cloth bound covers discolored with age but strong and showing no wear. The binding is tight, textblock pages are clean of marks and foxing. Includes frontis B&W photo, bibliographical references and index
The purpose of this book is to make imagery techniques readily accessible to social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurse practitioners as well as the general reader who intends to preserve good health. These techniques are used for the prevention and treatment of illnesses of various kinds, as short-term treatment procedures, in conjunction with conventional medical care, for acute as well as chronic illness.

German text, DJ and leatherette covered boards show little wear; binding is tight, text block pages are clear of marks. Includes full-color photographic plates of interiors, landscapes and portraits--some full page and some two-page; no titles. First Edition—limited to 500 copies.
Paraphrased from the Walther Collection site: This portrait series is one of the photographer's earliest, it is based on biographical experiences -- the village in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. He not only photographed the villagers, but also the interiors and landscapes; the exclusive use of natural daylight results in soft, subdued colors that underscore the photographer's documentary approach.
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Excellent condition, cover and spine unfaded. Previous owner's name written on the title page. (see photo).

Blue boards with gilt lettering on cover and spine, shows minimal wear; pages intact, crisp and clean. BW illustrations. Book's promotional order form laid in. Forward by Nancy W. Grinnell, Preface by Eva Greguski. Includes Club exhibitions,artists, titles and sale prices of works exhibited, membership with dates and addresses, a list of presidents.

Cover has slight wear; binding is tight. Text block dampstained on outer edge, pages are clean. Paper with description of book and handwritten note laid in.
From Back Cover: "A compendium…of statements that seem not to depend on other knowledge…"—Hugh Kenner. Imagination Vs. fact--this book covers the literary, art and music worlds of the NYC 70s. Contributors include Kathy Acker, John Ashbery, Joe Brainard, Bukowski, Burroughs, John Cage, Jackie Curtis, Christo, Jimmy de Sana, Charles Henri Ford, Allen Ginsberg, Dick Higgins, Jack Kerouac, Eric Mottram, Jonathan Williams, etc. Illustrations by Romare Bearden, and more.

The paperback covers are in fine condition, binding is tight and pages are clean. Color illustrations throughout, including two-page plates.
A very rare book that was published for the artist's exhibition at Johnson Museum of Art. This contemporary American artist is known for her inventive, figurative painting and sculptures. Utilizing bright colors and wry subject matter, her complex paintings tackle tropes of Western art history.

No DJ, cover with contemporary spine and corner repairs, binding tight. Deckle-edged pages with light tanning and a few have spots.
Set in Britain during the 1930s, this book involves country families and a production of the Greek play Hippolytus. According to Good Reads: "Thirkell's novels provide a scrutiny of British manners in the most entertaining doses."

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This is a beautiful hardcover book, describing the traditional textiles created by the Q'ero people of Peru, an isolated indigenous community living in the Andes. It details many aspects of their life, focusing on their colorful weavings of alpaca hair, but also describing in depth their herding and farming practices, their religion and festivals, family life, etc.Contains many photographs, dating from the early 20th century up until the date of publication.

Ex Library. DJ in protective sleeve adhered to the paste-downs. Front flyleaf stub, date hand-written opposite copyright page. Light wear, clean, tight binding. 32pp., illustrated throughout in color.
This children's book is a great introduction to figures through an intriguing story matched with fine 4-color illustrations.

Rare Book/Italian text. Sleeve with light surface and edge wear; DJ with some surface, spine and edge wear and 3/8" tear on back cover near spine. The paper-covered boards show no wear, the binding has a break at PPG. 48-49, the text block pages are clean and crisp. Includes full-color illustrations throughout, some full page.

Ex-library book with no DJ, the spine crown and foot have been reinforced, the cloth-covered boards show some wear and have a few wet stains. The binding is tight, textblock pages are clean of marks besides library stamps and perforations, front flyleaf has a tape-reinforced tear. The frontispiece is an 1862 photo which includes Lewis Carroll, Mrs. George MacDonald, and a number of children; there are black and white reproductions of children's book illustrations throughout. The Index lists authors, titles and illustrators mentioned in the text.
The author was one of the first reviewers of juvenile books -- she contributed to the monthly magazine The Bookman, edited a weekly page on children's books for the New York Herald Tribune, and contributed to The Atlantic Monthly and The Horn Book Magazine.
This book is standard reference for children's literature, with chapters devoted to Walter de la Mare, Kate Greenaway, Randolph Caldecott, Padraic Colum and more; critics include Padraic Colum, Louis… Read More

Ex-Library book with slight edge wear, label and stamp on inside front cover, bookseller's label on outer back cover. The binding is tight, and the textblock pages are clean of marks. B&W illustrations and photos throughout.

The story of the everyday lives of powerful, mysterious people who flourished in the early Iron Age. This book is "skillfully piec(ed) together from archeological discoveries, Classical references and the later vernacular literature of Ireland" by the author, a major figure in Celtic studies.

This is a paperback booklet in stapled wrappers, the cover has some scuffing and edgewear. The textblock is intact, the pages clean; it is signed and inscribed by author on the front free endpaper. There are B/W illustrations throughout including the frontispiece.
This is a very rare chapbook. A quote from the forward written by Mary Ferrari—"She is a poet of both the fantastic far away and the realistic near… Her sometimes stormy patches of domesticated nature go a long way emotionally; and are reminiscent of Emily Dickinson."

Paper boards are in excellent condition, the binding is tight and the text block pages are clear of marks. Includes Japanese style left to right paging, Translation Notes, color and B&W manga with no page borders.
Excerpt from About This Book: Kiyoha is in the infamous red-light district located in northeast Tokyo and she is a courtesan. Kiyoha didn't choose this life, she was forced into this world for one reason...she had spunk. A fire burned within her as a child and she would always fight if ever put at risk. Kiyoha's entire life has been in chaos, and she has blossomed in it.
The book was adapted into a live-action film in Japan.

The slip-case has some tanning and light surface scuffing; the cover is gilt-tooled and quarter bound--cloth spine/paper boards; there is a tiny stain on The Birds cover upper edge and a light dime sized stain on The Frogs pastedown; the corners are sharp. The binding is tight, textblock pages are clean; there is a Sandglass member's newsletter lain in. Both books are uniquely illustrated throughout.
This is a "dos-à-dos" printed two-book edition of the ancient Greek playwright's fantasies/political satires that are, to this day, celebrated for their wit and keen commentary on politics and society. Introductions by Dudley Fitts and Gilbert Seldes.

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