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London: Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1838. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good [Textblock Near Fine].. First Edition. Hardcover. Uncommon in period binding. A wonderful collection of images, each with supporting prose and poetry. Light shelf/edge wear, tips gently bumped (one through), light wear at head and tail, else tight, bright and unmarred. Full burgundy leather, gilt lettering and decorative elements, aeg. fo. np. Illus. (color plates).

London: John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, Ltd, 1927. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Theodore James Faithfull (1885-1973), the grandfather of the singer Mariann Faithfull, was a veterinary surgeon who became a psychotherapist and sexologist. His work is an important part of the history of persons who envisioned modern sociology. Light shelfwear, chipping dj, toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo. 96 pp. illus. (b/w).

New York: E. P. Dutton, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. A very handsome copy of this renowned monograph on American painted furniture. Foreword by Jean Lipman. Richly illustrated in both color and black and white. 299 pp. Minor shelf/edge wear, else tight, bright, and unmarred; DJ shows light shelf/edge wear, focused at head and tail. Red cloth boards, black ink lettering and decorative elements, printed endpapers, frontispiece. 4to. 299pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Index.

London: Sylvan Press, 1945. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good-. No DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. Overall, a very presentable copy of this increasingly scarce volume. Bump across top edge of both boards, light foxing at front endpages, moderate at rear, light foxing at last few leaves, else tight, bright and unmarred. Beige cloth boards, gilt lettering and decorative elements, pale blue cardstock leaves. Oblong 8vo. 32pp. Illus. (b/w plates).

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994. First US Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good (Unprice-Clipped) DJ. First US Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. From the Collection of Jenny Lens. Toning and shelfwear around edges and DJ, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Glossy color DJ gold/maroon paper over boards. 8vo, 319pp.

New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc, 1971. First American Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. First American Edition. Hardcover. Stewart (1916 - 2000) and Janet Farrar co-authored a number of books on witchcraft and modern neo-paganism. "An engrossing portrayal of the modern coven at work.' Even though now almost 40 years old, the material and philosophy that Stewart discusses within remains as relevant today as it did in the early 1970s. Retrace those life changing steps with Stewart as he explores the magic, ritual and mystery of life in a coven. The book now also includes Stewart's research material which sheds new light on his involvement with 'King of the Witches', Alex Sanders, founder of the Alexandrian Tradition. Summary: "What do witches really do? What is it like to be a witch? Experience the process through the eyes of Stewart Farrar, author, journalist and witch, as he describes in detail the activities and practices of modern day witches. Principles of healing and clairvoyance as well… Read More

London: T.C. & E.C. Jack, 1928. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. No DJ.. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Overall, a very handsome set of this significant and classic gardening volume. Wonderful plates throughout. Light shelf/edge wear, corners gently bumped, subtle splash mark on one board, light foxing (mostly focused +/- plate pages), prior owner signature on ffep, else tight, bright and unmarred. Green cloth boards, gilt lettering, deckled edges. 8vo. 504pp. and 524pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Appendix.

London: T.C. & E.C. Jack, nd. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. No DJ.. First Edition. Hardcover. Eight colored plates. Minor shelf/edge wear, touch of foxing focused at preliminaries, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Green paper boards, black ink lettering, color paper photographic onlay. 118pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Index.

Orono, ME: University Press, 1932. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine in Wraps.. First Edition. Original Wraps. Ownership signature of Maine's first State Archivist. A handsome copy of this rather uncommon volume. Minor shelf/edge wear, ownersignature at front wrap, else tight, bright and unmarred. Beige paper wraps, black ink lettering. 8vo. 242pp. Tables. Index.

New York: Random House, 1939. First Edition. Hardcover. Good+ in Good DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. First printing of first edtion. DJ is aging facsimile of correct ($2.50) jacket. Worn but sound, text block pristine. Edge worn (through at bottom corners), heel worn, rear hinge cracked, spine soiled, else tight, bright and unmarred. DJ (facsimile) shows light shelf/edge wear, chips missing at head of spine, very small (>1mm), closed, tear at bottom edge, rear panel at spine reinforced with internal taping. Light tan cloth boards, green decorative ink, gilt lettering, top of text block dyed green. 339pp. Stated First Printing.

New York: Random House, 1957. First Edition, First State. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ. First Edition, First State. Hardcover. The second novel of the Snopes family trilogy, set in Mississippi. Very minimal shelf wear and very light age yellowing at edge of text block, otherwise tight, bright and apparently unread. DJ has small (1-2mm) hole where trunk meets the tree, light edge wear, several very small chips (corners at heel of spine), two small, closed tears at top of spine, light age yellowing on unprotected white areas. Dark red cloth, gilt lettering, blue ink decorative elements, threaded gray endpages, top of the text block dyed gray. Point on page 327: line 10 repeats text of line 8; shows 5/57 on DJ. 8vo. 371pp.

Barcelona: Elies Plana, 2020. Limited Edition. Original Wraps. Fine in Fine Archival Box. Limited Edition. Original Wraps. Text in English and Spanish. "Life and death. The subject and the way poetry treats it always intrigued me. The poem enjoys wide appeal throughout Latin American countries, and its strong presence in popular circles has raised questions about its authorship. That was one of the reasons why after some research I thought it would be a nice way to tribute Antonio Mu oz Feij o." [artist statement]. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Orange printed paper wraps, accordion fold structure, woodcut illus.; black cloth slipcase. 8vo. np [10pp]. Illus (color plates). Limited numbered edition of 46 with 2 lettered deluxe copies.

Berlin: Verlag von Reimar Hobbing, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. Text in German. Ex libris markings notwithstanding, a very presentable copy of an early and important work on the application of punch card accounting. Very scarce. Minor shelf/edge wear, light sunning, ex libris with related marks/stamps, professionally applied and mounted protective acetate wrapper over boards, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Green cloth boards, black ink lettering. 8vo. 425pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Index.

Boston, MA: G.K. Hall, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Very Good+ DJ.. First Edition. Hardcover. Alphabetized facsimiles of card catalogs, 21 to each page. Minor shelf/edge wear, else tight, bright and unmarred. DJ shows light shelf/edge wear, some pen marks, else bright and clean. Burgundy cloth boards, gilt lettering. fo. 803pp. Illus. (b/w plates).

Paris: Garnier Freres, Libraires, 1869. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Good+ [Textblock Very Good+/Near Fine]. No DJ as Issued.. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Text in French. Overall, a very presentable copy. Light/moderate shelf/edge wear, small chip at lower corner exposing bit of board, light rubbing at head, heel and hinges, lower label missing at spine, owner bookplate at front pastedown, hint of toning at textblock edges, else tight, bright and unmarred. Quarterbound, brown leather spine, five raised bands, marbled paper boards and endpages, brown leather label(s), gilt lettering, in blind decorative elements, marbled textblock edges, frontispiece. 12mo. 496pp. Illus. (b/w plate). Table.

Florence: Centro Di, 1985. First Edition/First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Fine in Fine DJ in Near Fine Slipcase.. First Edition/First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Three volumes in folding slipcase with string ties; includes his autobiography, a catalogue, and a collection of advertisments. The definitive history of arguably the most important shoe company of the 20th century. Two volumes warmly inscribed at the ffep(s) by Wanda Ferragamo, else tight, bright and unmarred. Acetate DJ clean, glossy b/w DJ bright and clean. Slipcase shows very minor shelf/edge wear, else tight and clean. Blue cloth boards, cream ink lettering and pictorial elements, wraps volumes both in glossy black wraps and white lettering. 8vo. 263pp; 239pp; 61pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Index(es). Bibliography.

Beaverton, OR: Beaverdam Press, 1986. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Limited Edition. Hardcover. "135 copies have been printed on an Albion Press. The type is Original Old Caslon & the paper is handmade Bodleian printed damp. The frontis was engraved on wood by Rudolf Milpacher. The binding was completed at the press." Tight, bright, and unmarred. Grey paper boards, black ink lettering and pictorial element, frontispiece. Oblong. 54x73mm. np. Illus. (b/w plates). Numbered limited edition this being 52 of 135.

Moscow: Yaniko, 1996. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Text in Russian and English. A richly illustrated retelling of this famous Russian folk-tale. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Black gathered morocco boards, gilt title on upper cover and spine, printed endpapers. 60mm x 45mm. 72pp. Illus. (color plates). Numbered limited edition, this being 12 of 130.

Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, 1982. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good+ in Wraps.. First Edition. Original Wraps. Exhibition catalogue held on the 25th anniversary of the Janus Press. Foreword by Richard Janson. Explores the history of Claire Van Vliet's press and provides a checklist. B/W images printed by Stinehour Press. Inscribed by renowned artist Jerome Kaplan with laid in related card ("Mush Off!", "This is not art", etc). A very handsome copy with a nice assocation. Clipmark at the top of wrap, inscribed by related artist, else tight, bright and unmarred. Brown paper wraps, silver gilt lettering. Small 8vo. 52pp. Illus. (b/w plates).

Philadelphia, PA: Winston, 1936. First Edition (presumed). Hardcover. Very Good+ in Good+ DJ.. First Edition (presumed). Hardcover. Wonderfully illustrated by Pyle student/Brandywine artist, Henry Pitz. Overall, a handsome copy of this minor classic. Minor shelf/edge wear, hint of sun at spine, hint of spotting at textblock edges, bookplate on verso of ffep, else tight, bright and unmarred. DJ shows light shelf/edge wear, price clipped, minor chipping at head, heel and tips, toning at spine, small area through at mid-hinge, light toning overall, light rubbing at perimeters, else bright and clean. Orange cloth boards, black ink lettering and decorative element, color pictorial endpages, frontispiece. 8vo. vii, 304pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Glossary.