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France: Delpire Editeur, 2014., 2014.. Fine. - Small quarto [approximately 9-3/4 inches high by 8 inches wide], softcover bound in pictorial black wrappers. There is some light rubbing to the wraps. Unpaginated. Profuse color reproductions of photographs by Bruno Paccard and artworks by Ernest Pignon-Ernest. Near fine. <p>The preface is by Michel Onfray.<p>Saint-Paul and Saint-Joseph were two prisons in Lyon, built in he 19th century and closed and put to another use in 2009. Before "collective amnesia" overtook the past of the prisons, artist Ernest Pignon-Ernest and photographer Bruno Paccard recorded through artworks and photographs the buildings and those incarcerated, tortured and executed within their walls.<p>The text is in French.
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DANS LES PRISONS DE LYON.
by Paccard, Bruno; Pignon-Ernest, Ernest.
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GUANTANAMO. Drawings by Antonio Pacitti. Poems by Diane Pacitti.
by Pacitti, Antonio; and Pacitti, Diane.
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London: Privately printed, (2004)., (2004).. Very good. - Imperial octavo, 11-3/4 inches high by 8-1/4 inches wide. Softcover, stapled pictorial white wraps, titled and illustrated in black on the front cover. The covers are slightly bumped & creased. [24] unnumbered pages, with a cover illustration and 13 powerful black & white illustrations of scenes depicting Guantanamo Bay detainees by Antonio Pacitti. The top front corner of the pages are bumped and there is some minor creasing with a curving diagonal crease or scratch to the top corner of each illustration. Very good.RARE.
Born in Cassino, Italy, the artist Antonio Pacitti (1924-2009) was an accomplished painter, sculptor, potter and amateur musician. Antonio's father Vincenzo's vociferous anti-fascist stance led to the family having to split up, leaving 2 of his siblings with an aunt, as the family hurriedly fled to Glasgow where they sought refuge in the slums of the Gorbals. Poverty had a lasting effect on the young artist whose spirit of… Read More
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A vintage magazine photographic portrait of the AMERICAN OLYMPIC SPRINTER CHARLEY PADDOCK, who won several gold medals and set world records.
by Paddock, Charley (1900-1943). Considered the "World's Fastest Human" in the 1920's, the American sprinter won several Olympic gold medals.
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Argentina: El Grafico, [1928]., [1928].. Good. - A 12-1/8 inch high by 8-3/4 inch wide leaf from the Argentinian sports magazine "El Grafico", with a full-page illustration of the American sprinter Charles "Charley" Paddock portrayed in three-quarter profile from the chest up. The corners are slightly creased and there are stab-marks along the page's right edge. A color illustration of the "Primera Division del Club Atletico Estudiantes de la Plata" team is pictured on the verso. Good. Charley Paddock (1900-1943) was considered the "World's Fastest Human" in the 1920's. Although he stood out for his unusual finishing style of jumping at the tape, Paddock was a fast solid sprinter who set world records under his coach Dean Cromwell and won several Olympic gold medals. Paddock had a brief movie career before WWII where he perished in a plane crash while serving in the Marines.Founded by Constancio Vigil in 1919, "El Grafico" was an Argentine sports magazine which started as a weekly newspaper before…
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STRANGE FAECES 3: RON PADGETT ISSUE. (Cover title)
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(London, U.K.: Strange Faeces Press, 1971).. 1971).. Good. - Small folio [approximately 13 inches high by 8 inches wide], softcover with the contents stapled between a pictorial black-and-white cover sheet by Joe Brainard & a golden yellow rear cover sheet with a poem printed on it. The cover sheets are lightly bumped. There is light foxing to the front cover sheet with a 1-3/4 inch tear to its front edge, slightly affecting the illustration. There are a few tiny dents & stains to the rear cover sheet. [40] mimeographed pages. The front edge of 1 leaf is slightly roughed. Good. <p>Limited edition of 250 mimeographed copies.<p>Strange Faeces Press was the press of Opal and Ellen Nations. Scarce.
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TYPED LETTER SIGNED BY HISTORIAN AND POLITICAL SCIENTIST SAUL K. PADOVER AS DEAN OF THE NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH.
by Padover, Saul K. (1905-1981). A historian and political scientist at the New School for Social Research in New York City.
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New York: November 15, 1950.. 1950.. Very good. - 37 words typed on a sheet of New School letterhead, 8-1/2 inches high by 5-1/2 inches wide. Signed in green ink "Saul K. Padover". His title "Dean" is typed below the signature. There is creasing to the letterhead at top left. Folded once for mailing. Together with a carbon copy of the recipient's letter. Very good. <p>Harold Rugg of Teachers College, Columbia University has written to Padover, seeking to change the date of Padover's meeting with Rugg's Luncheon Forum. Padover replies; "The date (November 29th) and topic are fine. I am looking forward to the pleasure of making your acquaintance and of addressing the group."<p>Saul K. Padover [1905-1981] was a historian and political scientist at the New School of Social Research in New York City. He wrote or edited definitive studies of Karl Marx, Joseph II of Austria, Louis XVI of France and three American founding fathers--Alexander Hamilton,…
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TWO PRISONERS. By Thomas Nelson Page. Illustrated in Color by Virginia Keep
by Page, Thomas Nelson
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New York: R.H. Russell, 1903.. 1903.. Good. ILLUSTRATED WITH 5 COLOR PLATES BY VIRGINIA KEEP - Octavo, 7-7/8 inches high by 5-1/4 inches wide. Hardcover, bound in blue cloth titled in gilt on the front cover and the spine with a floral decoration in blind on the front cover. The top edge is gilt. The covers are slightly bumped and cocked. 82 deckle-edged pages, illustrated with 5 color plates by Virginia Keep. The overlapping edges of a few pages are slightly creased. One of the plates is loose (but present) and its edges are slightly creased and chipped. Good.
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by HENRY LUKE PAGET as the BISHOP OF STEPNEY.
by Paget, Henry Luke (1853-1937). 4th Anglican Bishop of Stepney and subsequently Bishop of Chester.
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London, October 14th, 1912., 1912.. Very good. - Over 50 words penned on both sides of 6-3/4 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide creamy white paper with the address "26 Clapton Common, London, N.E." embossed in blind at top right. Paget expresses his regrets that he can't attend Miss Barran's music festival "It seems as though the fates continue to rob me of the pleasure of being at your Musical Festival", explaining that he is scheduled to preach for the East London Church Fund and must leave that Saturday evening. Signed "H.L. Stepney" [Henry Luke Stepney] as Bishop of Stepney. Folded for mailing with paper and glue remnants adhering to the top edge of the second page, none of which affects the text. Very good. Henry Luke Paget (1853-1937) served under Benjamin Webb as assistant curate for St. Andrew's Church in London's West End. He briefly served as vice principal of the Leeds Clergy School but soon returned to London's East End serving the poor through the mission located there. After serving in…
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY BRITISH CAVALRY COMMANDER HENRY PAGET, 1ST MARQUESS OF ANGELSEY.
by Paget, Henry, 1st Marquess of Anglesey. (1768-1854). British army officer and politician. Cavalry officer in the Peninsula War and at Waterloo.
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February 6th, 1847.. 1847.. Very good. - Letter penned in black ink & filling almost 3 sides of a sheet of light gray paper folded once to form 4 sides approximately 7-1/4 inches high by 4-5/8 inches wide. The letter has been mounted on a lightly larger sheet of cream-colored stiff paper. Signed "Anglesey" There are a few small ink smudges to the 2nd & 3rd sides. Very good. <p>The letter is addressed to Scottish geologist Sir Roderick Murchison and concerns a publication which Murchison is proposing and how it would be funded. "Some Estimate of the probable cost of money and of time is called for from General Colby, and when it is received you shall again hear from me." The reference is probably to General Thomas Frederic Colby, a leading geographer who had been director of the Ordnance Survey.<p>Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey [1768-1854] was a British army officer and politician. After serving as Member of Parliament for Carnarvon and then for Milborne…
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MARK TWAIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY. With an Introduction By Albert Bigelow Paine. (2 Volumes).
by (Paine, Albert Bigelow). Twain, Mark.
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New York and London: Harper and Brothers Publishers, 1924., 1924.. Very good. - Octavo, 9-1/2 inches high by 6-1/4 inches wide. Hardcover, two volumes bound in blue cloth titled in gilt on the spines with a facsimile of Twain's signature on the front covers. The top edges are gilt. There is minor soiling & rubbing to the covers. xvi & 368 pages; and [viii] & 365 pages plus 2 ads. Illustrated with a photogravure portrait frontispiece of Twain, with a printed tissue guard, in each volume. Very good. First editions, so stated, with the publication date indicated as "H-Y", August 1924. Speculative first state with 2 pages of ads in volume two, (BAL-3537).
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OUT IN THE NOONDAY SUN: Edwardians in the Tropics
by Pakenham, Valerie
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New York: Random House, (1985).. (1985).. Very good. - Quarto, cloth, in a dust wrapper. The book is cocked. The rear panel of the dust jacket is lightly rubbed & soiled & there are 2 chips out of the dust jacket's top edge. 255 pages. Profuse black-and-white illustrations. There is a remainder mark on the top edge. Very good.
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THE PLUNDER OF ART
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New Delhi: Abhinav Publications, 1992.. 1992.. Very good. - Quarto [11 inches high by 8-1/2 inches wide], black cloth in a dust wrapper. The binding is lightly rubbed & bumped & the cloth is rippled. There are a few small, light gray stains to the covers. The dust wrapper is lightly rubbed and the head of its spine & the tops of its folds are creased. 176 pages. Illustrations in color and black & white. Very good <p>First edition.<p>Pal writes about the vandalization of India's art and architecture through the disfigurement of monuments and the thieving and smuggling of art works. He discusses the role played by law enforcement agencies and suggests steps for protecting the country's rich cultural heritage.
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MIMMO PALADINO. Sperone Westwater / 142 Greene Street New York 10012 / May 6 - June 10 1989. (Catalog)
by (Paladino, Mimmo). (Franchetti, Giorgio)
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New York: Sperone Westwater, 1989.. 1989.. Very good. - Quarto [12-1/2 inches high by 9-3/8 inches wide], softcover bound in printed gray wrappers with a color illustration mounted on the front wrap. The binding is slightly bumped. The top edges of the wraps are slightly darkened & the bottom inner corner of the front wrap is chipped. [22] pages plus colophon. Illustrated in color with 2 folding plates & 5 full- page illustrations, including a portrait of the artist. Very good. <p>Limited edition of 600 copies. The introduction by Giorgio Franchetti is printed in English and Italian.
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NUOVA LUCE SULLA STORIA DI ROMA ARCAICA DALLE LAMINE D'ORO DI PYRGI.
by Pallottino, Massimo.
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Studi Romani, 1965., 1965.. Fine. - Octavo, softcover bound in printed light gray wraps. The bottom corners of the wraps are lightly bumped with light soiling to the bottom corner of the front cover. 15 pages. Black-and-white illustrations. Near fine. Offprint from Studi Romani, Anno XIII, N. 1 - Gennaio-Marzo1965. Massimo Pallottino [1909-1995] was an archaeologist specializing in Etruscan civilization and art. His work covered Etruscan art and culture, civilization and language. The text is in Italian.Rare.
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TYPED LETTER ON THE SUBJECT OF WORLD PEACE SIGNED BY U.S. ARMY GENERAL AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF, UNITED STATES READINESS COMMAND, BRUCE PALMER, JR.
by Palmer, Bruce, Jr. (1913 -2000). Noted United States Army General who served as Commander in Chief, United States Readiness Command (1973-74).
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MacDill Air Force Base, FL: February 12, 1973.. 1973.. Very good. - Palmer's lengthy 2-1/2 page letter is typed on a cream-colored, 10-1/2 inch high by 8 inch wide sheet of United States Readiness Command letterhead with the address & the Department of Defense seal printed at the top, and on 2 follow-up sheets. Printed at the foot of the letterhead are the words "Readiness....Key to Peace". Signed "Bruce Palmer Jr". The sheets are lightly bumped & stapled together at top right. Folded twice for mailing. Very good. <p>Palmer replies to a letter from Congressman Seymour Halpern asking him for his thoughts on how to achieve a lasting world peace. Palmer writes a long and thoughtful letter, giving his views on the subject and considering the problems and challenges ahead. "The means of achieving this goal are several. First and foremost is to maintain strength and stability in our own domestic economy and political system. Secondly, in the realization that we…
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LIST OF ENGLISH EDITIONS AND TRANSLATIONS OF GREEK AND LATIN CLASSICS PRINTED BEFORE 1641. With an introduction by Victor Scholderer
by Palmer, Henrietta R
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London: Printed for the Bibligraphical Society by Blades, East & Blades, December 1911.. December 1911.. Good. - Square octavo, original gray wraps bound in tan buckram backed boards titled in black. Spine & extremities darkened with a stain to the spine; wraps lightly soiled with extremities darkened. xxxii, 119 & [1] pp. Page edges darkened. Good. <p>From the library of Crosby Gaige with his book label on the front pastedown.
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A VINTAGE PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH by SCOTTY WELBORNE of the young Hollywood Movie Star LILLI PALMER.
by Palmer, Lilli (1914-1986).
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Hollywood, CA: Warner Bros., (1946)., (1946).. Good. - A 10 inch high by 8-1/4 inch wide glossy black & white vintage photograph by Scotty Welborne depicting the beautiful young movie star Lilli Palmer from the chest up. The glamorous actress is pictured in three-quarter profile in a shoulderless dress. There are minor creases to the corners and a few tiny tears along the top edge. Three holes have been punched along the left edge. The photographer's credit is mostly faded. Good. This a vintage publicity photo, not a reproduction, sent out to newspapers and periodicals of the period. Text from a printed press release tipped onto the verso reads: "ROMANTIC LINGUIST. Lilli Palmer, English and Viennese film star, will make her American screen debut via romancing with Gary Cooper in 'Cloak and Dagger,' Unites States Pictures's spy drama now before the cameras at Warner Bros. Experts consider her assignment to the role as a brilliant piece of casting, because she speaks several languages and Cooper will…
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FINALLY! DEBRA RAE COHEN & ROBERT PALMER ARE GETTING MARRIED (but not changing their bylines) on October 2, 1983....
by Palmer, Robert. [d. 1997]. Musician and music critic covering rock and blues.
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New York: 1985.. 1985.. Good. - Broadside, 11 inches high by 8-1/2 inches wide, printed in blue with corrections and additions stamped in red, including a change in the date of the wedding to April 28, 1985. T he left side of the broadside is darkened & lightly creased with a tiny black mark & chip at top left. There is slight damage to the K and B of 2 words "Back By". Folded 3 times for mailing. Good. <p>A humorous invitation to the wedding of music critic Robert Palmer and freelance writer Debra Rae Cohen--an event, according to the broadside, postponed from October 2, 1983 to April 28, 1985.<p>Robert Palmer was the popular-music critic of the New York Times in the 1980s. He was also a musician in his own right, respected by the people he wrote about and able to hold his own with such musicians as Ornette Coleman and the Rolling Stones. He covered rock and blues and his study "Deep Blues" [1981] is still in print. "Blues and Chaos", an anthology of…
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SONG RECITAL BY GERTRUD WETTERGREN. Unity Concert Course of Unity Institute. (Cover title).
by Palson-Wettergren, Gertrud.
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Unity Institute, 1937., 1937.. Good. - Octavo, softcover. 4-page program printed on cream paper with a pictorial ad for Perdue Radio Co. on the rear cover. The program is creased & has been folded once vertically. Its 2 leaves are detached at the head & tail. Good. Program for a song recital by Gertrud Wettergren given at Montclair High School Auditorium, Montclair, New Jersey on November 19th, 1937 as part of the 1937-38 season of the Unity Institute's Unity Concert Course.Gertrud Wettergren [1897-1991] was a Swedish mezzo-soprano who sang with the Royal Swedish Opera between 1922 and 1948. She made her American debut in "Aida" at the the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1935. Her roles at the Met included Brangane in "Tristan und Isolde" and Venus in "Tannhauser. She opened the 1936-37 season in "Samson and Dalila", giving her last performance there in January 1938.
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JORGEN STEIN.
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Madison, Milwaukee and London: The University of Wisconsin Press, 1966., 1966.. Good. - Thick octavo, purple cloth in a dust wrapper. The spine of the book is creased. The dust wrapper is rubbed & lightly chipped with a tear to its front fold. Its spine is faded with a piece out of the head. xx & 724 pages. There is a previous owner's blind stamp on the front endpaper. The edges of the book are lightly foxed. Good. <p>First American edition.<p>A title in the Nordic Translation Series. A Danish classic, originally published in two volumes in 1932 and 1933, translated by Carl Malmberg with an introduction by P. M. Mitchell.
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BOOKS AT IOWA. Number 29, November 1978
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(Iowa City, IA: Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries), 1978.. 1978.. Very good. - Octavo, pictorial light green wraps. Rear wrap slightly darkened along spine; small hand-written label on top corner of front wrap. 60 pp. B&W illustrations. Very good. <p>This issue includes a checklist of The Perishable Press Limited by Cynthia Bush.
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