Search Results: Titles starting with D from Higgins Rare Books

A STUNNING 19TH-CENTURY VICTORIAN-ERA EDITION THAT HAS BEEN VERY WELL PRESERVEDINCLUDING THE LARGE COLLECTION OF GUSTAVE DORE'S STEEL PLATE ENGRAVINGS, WITH 29 IN TOTALTRANSLATED DIRECTLY FROM THE 14TH-CENTURY MANUSCRIPTSHANDS DOWN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKS EVER MADEGENUINE VICTORIAN-ERA PRINTING WITH GOLD GILT COVER STILL GLISTENING AFTER 130+ YEARS OLDJUST FOR AN AGE REFERENCE, THIS WAS PRINTED EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST WORLD WARA POWERFUL GLIMPSE INTO THE AFTERLIFE WITH ART BY GUSTAVE DOREHAND-SIGNED BY A PREVIOUS OWNER IN 1890PLEASE NOTE: 99% OF THESE LARGE-SIZED EDITIONS HAD LOOSE SPINES DUE TO THEIR WEIGHT; THIS EDITION IS TIGHT AND VERY SOLID, WITH ALL PAGES AND ART HOLDING PERFECTLY.For anyone who loves the works of Dante Alighieri and the art of the master Gustave Dore, you will not find a more beautiful and incredible book. This is undoubtedly one of the most legendary and influential works of literature ever made. This showcase book will be displayed very handsomely in any collector's… Read More

A RARE AND STUNNING 19TH-CENTURY VICTORIAN-ERA EDITION OF DANTE'S INFERNO, NOW 140+ YEARS OLD & IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONA LARGE EDITION THAT WEIGHS 5LBS 2.5 OUNCES AND IS 21.5'' WING TO WING, "MUCH BIGGER THAN IT APPEARS IN PHOTOS." 13-1/4" X 10-1/2"THIS BOOK HAS THE FULL COLLECTION OF MASTER ARTIST GUSTAVE DORE'S ETCHINGSIT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND INCLUDES ALL 70 FULL-PAGE STEEL PLATE ARTWORKS, ALL VERY WELL-PRESERVEDTRANSLATED DIRECTLY FROM THE 15TH-CENTURY MANUSCRIPTSI HAVE INCLUDED THE COPYWRITE DATA FOR THIS BOOK PER THE GOOGLE BOOKS LITERARY ARCHIVES, AS SEEN IN PHOTO #10; I ALSO HAVE THE ORIGINAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR IT FROM THE MARCH 1883 EDITION OF THE GENTLEMAN MAGAZINE ADVISER.I have owned just about every known printing of this large-sized Inferno book from the 19th century, and this is without question one of the most beautiful and well-preserved printings I have ever had on my shelf. When it comes to large folio editions of the 1800's, this is without question the nicest I have ever… Read More

A RARE AND STUNNING 19TH-CENTURY VICTORIAN-ERA EDITION OF DANTE'S INFERNO, NOW 140+ YEARS OLD & IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONA LARGE EDITION THAT WEIGHS 5LBS 2.5 OUNCES AND IS 21.5'' WING TO WING, "MUCH BIGGER THAN IT APPEARS IN PHOTOS." 13-1/4" X 10-1/2"THIS BOOK HAS THE FULL COLLECTION OF MASTER ARTIST GUSTAVE DORE'S ETCHINGSIT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND INCLUDES ALL 70 FULL-PAGE STEEL PLATE ARTWORKS, ALL VERY WELL-PRESERVEDTRANSLATED DIRECTLY FROM THE 15TH-CENTURY MANUSCRIPTSI HAVE INCLUDED THE COPYWRITE DATA FOR THIS BOOK PER THE GOOGLE BOOKS LITERARY ARCHIVES, AS SEEN IN PHOTO #10; I ALSO HAVE THE ORIGINAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR IT FROM THE MARCH 1883 EDITION OF THE GENTLEMAN MAGAZINE ADVISER.I have owned just about every known printing of this large-sized Inferno book from the 19th century, and this is without question one of the most beautiful and well-preserved printings I have ever had on my shelf. When it comes to large folio editions of the 1800's, this is without question the nicest I have ever… Read More

A RARE AND STUNNING 19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN ERA EDITION OF DANTE'S INFERNOA GARGANTUAN EDITION WEIGHING 6LBS 3.5 OUNCES, "MUCH LARGER THAN IT APPEARS IN PHOTOS." 13-1/4" X 10-1/2"THIS BOOK HAS THE FULL COLLECTION OF MASTER ARTIST GUSTAVE DORE'S ETCHINGSIN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND INCLUDES 75 FULL-PAGE STEEL PLATE ARTWORKS, ALL VERY WELL PRESERVEDTRANSLATED DIRECTLY FROM THE 14TH-CENTURY MANUSCRIPTSTHE GOLD COVER ACCENTS ARE STILL SHINING AFTER A CENTURY, AND ALL THE GOLD END PAGES ARE VERY NICEThis is a scarce 19th-century edition of Dante's monumental work Inferno. This particular edition is a rarer find than most other Victorian editions for several reasons. This particular cover is one of the hardest to find, and it contains a marvelous collection of Gustave Dore's etchings, with over 70. "Most editions only have a few, and some have upwards of 60." The other rarity of this book would be the condition of the pages; they are very beautiful and some of the most well-kept I have seen for a 19th-century… Read More

A STUNNING 19TH-CENTURY VICTORIAN-ERA EDITION THAT HAS BEEN VERY WELL PRESERVEDINCLUDING THE LARGE COLLECTION OF GUSTAVE DORE'S STEEL PLATE ENGRAVINGS, WITH 29 IN TOTALTRANSLATED DIRECTLY FROM THE 14TH-CENTURY MANUSCRIPTSHANDS DOWN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKS EVER MADEGENUINE VICTORIAN-ERA PRINTING WITH GOLD GILT COVER STILL GLISTENING AFTER 130+ YEARS OLDJUST FOR AN AGE REFERENCE, THIS WAS PRINTED EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST WORLD WARA POWERFUL GLIMPSE INTO THE AFTERLIFE WITH ART BY GUSTAVE DOREHAND-SIGNED BY A PREVIOUS OWNER IN 1890PLEASE NOTE: 99% OF THESE LARGE-SIZED EDITIONS HAD LOOSE SPINES DUE TO THEIR WEIGHT; THIS EDITION IS TIGHT AND VERY SOLID, WITH ALL PAGES AND ART HOLDING PERFECTLY.For anyone who loves the works of Dante Alighieri and the art of the master Gustave Dore, you will not find a more beautiful and incredible book. This is undoubtedly one of the most legendary and influential works of literature ever made. This showcase book will be displayed very handsomely in any collector's… Read More

A GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1926 EDITION THAT IS NOW 98 YEARS OLDPLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT THE 1927, 1929, 1933, OR THE 1936 PRINTING (THEY HAVE THE SAME COVER)THIS IS A COLLECTION OF HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL POETRY BY PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING POETESS SARA TEASDALETeasdale's work has always been characterized by its simplicity and clarity, her use of classical forms, and her passionate and romantic subject matter. In 1918, she won the Columbia University Poetry Society Prize (which became the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry) and the Poetry Society of America Prize for Love Songs. She later tragically took her own life. Her collection of poems, Dark of the Moon, is considered one of her major works.I typically do a rather extensive write-up for my books; however, for this one, I have decided to let you read Ms. Teasdale's writings below. As you will see, they are some of the most incredible, deep, and haunting collections ever put to paper. I may add that this is the finest condition I have ever owned nor seen… Read More

A GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1926 EDITION THAT IS NOW 98 YEARS OLD AND EXCEPTIONALLY WELL PRESERVEDPLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT THE 1927, 1929, 1933, OR THE 1936 PRINTING (THEY HAVE THE SAME COVER)THIS IS A COLLECTION OF HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL POETRY BY PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING POETESS SARA TEASDALETeasdale's work has always been characterized by its simplicity and clarity, her use of classical forms, and her passionate and romantic subject matter. In 1918, she won the Columbia University Poetry Society Prize (which became the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry) and the Poetry Society of America Prize for Love Songs. She later tragically took her own life. Her collection of poems, Dark of the Moon, is considered one of her major works.I typically do a rather extensive write-up for my books; however, for this one, I have decided to let you read Ms. Teasdale's writings below. As you will see, they are some of the most incredible, deep, and haunting collections ever put to paper. I may add that this is the finest condition I… Read More

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, AND IT'S NOW 58 YEARS OLD, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL MARBLED HARD SLIPCASE (NOT IN PHOTO BUT INCLUDED)A LIMITED 1ST EDITION PRINTING FROM THIS PUBLISHER THAT IS GORGEOUSLY ILLUSTRATED FROM COVER TO COVER WITH RARE WOOD ENGRAVINGS BY SWISS ARTIST FELIX HOFFMANN (1868-1946)THIS IS THE FULL-SIZED VOLUME AND COMPRISES 410 PAGES IN ALL
For anyone who loves the famous tale of Dracula, this is certainly a stunner, including the original publisher's hardcover slipcase in beautiful condition. Whether you are an avid bibliophile, a lover of Gothic literature, or a collector seeking unique treasures, this 1965 1st edition by the publisher of Dracula is an absolute must for your collection. Its timeless allure, combined with the protective slipcase and exquisite wood engravings, make it an investment that will be cherished for generations to come. Step into the captivating world of Bram Stoker's legendary masterpiece, a literary gem that will transport you to the mysterious realms of the… Read More

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, AND IT'S NOW 58 YEARS OLD, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL MARBLED HARD SLIPCASEA LIMITED 1ST EDITION PRINTING FROM THIS PUBLISHER THAT IS GORGEOUSLY ILLUSTRATED FROM COVER TO COVER WITH RARE WOOD ENGRAVINGS BY SWISS ARTIST FELIX HOFFMANN (1868-1946)THIS IS THE FULL-SIZED VOLUME AND COMPRISES 410 PAGES IN ALLFor anyone who loves the famous tale of Dracula, this is certainly a stunner, including the original publisher's hardcover slipcase in beautiful condition. Whether you are an avid bibliophile, a lover of Gothic literature, or a collector seeking unique treasures, this 1965 1st edition by the publisher of Dracula is an absolute must for your collection. Its timeless allure, combined with the protective slipcase and exquisite wood engravings, make it an investment that will be cherished for generations to come. Step into the captivating world of Bram Stoker's legendary masterpiece, a literary gem that will transport you to the mysterious realms of the undead. This edition is an… Read More

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, AND IT'S NOW 58 YEARS OLD, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL MARBLED HARD SLIPCASEA LIMITED 1ST EDITION PRINTING FROM THIS PUBLISHER THAT IS GORGEOUSLY ILLUSTRATED FROM COVER TO COVER WITH RARE WOOD ENGRAVINGS BY SWISS ARTIST FELIX HOFFMANN (1868-1946)THIS IS THE FULL-SIZED VOLUME AND COMPRISES 410 PAGES IN ALLFor anyone who loves the famous tale of Dracula, this is certainly a stunner, including the original publisher's hardcover slipcase in beautiful condition. Whether you are an avid bibliophile, a lover of Gothic literature, or a collector seeking unique treasures, this 1965 1st edition by the publisher of Dracula is an absolute must for your collection. Its timeless allure, combined with the protective slipcase and exquisite wood engravings, make it an investment that will be cherished for generations to come. Step into the captivating world of Bram Stoker's legendary masterpiece, a literary gem that will transport you to the mysterious realms of the undead. This edition is an… Read More

A STUNNING DOUBLE-EDITION WITH BOTH FULL STORIES OF DRACULA AND FRANKENSTEIN (655 PAGES, UNABRIDGED)INCLUDING A STUNNING LOUIS XVI BINDING IN JADE GREEN WITH GOLD STAMPING AND SIX ORNAMENTED PANELSIN VERY GOOD CONDITION, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING IT IS NOW 36 YEARS OLD (FINEST I HAVE SEEN)"BOTH DRACULA AND FRANKENSTEIN are names well known to motion picture buffs-and it is sometimes forgotten that before these famous tales were movies, they were compelling novels. Not only do these stories make spine-chilling and entertainingreading also has considerable literary merit and deserves serious attention from every student of the Gothic novel.Mary Shelley, wife of the immortal romantic poet, is the author of Frankenstein, which she had published anonymously in 1818. The creation of life from unliving matter was a subject discussed at great length in her circle. One morning, she awoke from a disturbed dream with an idea for a story that Shelley urged her to develop at greater length. The rest is history. Bram… Read More

55 BILLION PAGES EXIST ON THE INTERNET, AND YOU'VE FOUND THIS BOOK, MAYBE NOT BY CHANCEA REAL 1ST EDITON 1ST PRINTING THAT IS NOW 45 YEARS OLD (1979) AND VERY WELL-PRESERVEDPLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT THE 1981, 1986, 1987, 1997, OR THE 200OS (ALTERED VERSIONS) OR SOFTCOVERHERE ARE "SOME" OF THE SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: WITCHCRAFT, THE DRUIDS, PAGANISM, ASTROLOGY, GRIMOIRE, NATURAL MAGIC, ORGONE ENERGY, THE DIVINE MOTHER, THE BOOK OF LIGHTS AND SHADOWS, GODDESS WORSHIP, METAPHYSICS, THE TAROT, REINCARNATION, ALCHEMY, MYTHOLOGY, PSYCHIC PHENOMENA, ESP, ANCIENT EGYPTIAN RELIGION, MYTHOLOGY, APHRODITE, APOLLO, ATHENA, GODS AND GODDESSES, COVENS, RAISING CONSCIOUSNESS, THE COVENANT OF THE GODDESS, THE EARTH MOTHER, THE ELF QUEEN, THE GOD OF THE WITCHES, GOTHIC WITCHCRAFT, PSYCHIC HEALING, THE KEY OF SOLOMON, MEDITATION, MYSTICISM, NATURAL WITCHCRAFT, THE NATURE RELIGION, SHAMANISM, EGYPTIAN AND GREEK MYTHOLOGY, OSIRIS, RITUAL, THE SACRED FIRE, TANTRA, WITCHCRAFT IN THE MIDDLE AGES, THE OLD RELIGION OF WITCHCRAFT,… Read More

A VERY RARE 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINTING AND THE THIS BOOK WAS PRINTED 115 YEARS AGO AND EVEN PRIOR TO THE FIRST WORLD WARThe amount of research that must have gone into compiling this book must have been a tedious affair. Simply put there is nothing like this ever written on the life of Poe. This book brings a new look to his world you will not find in any other collection of writings ever written.The life of Edgar Allan Poe is as interesting or even morseo than the legendary writings in which he produced. Mary Newton-Stanard's study of Edgar Allan Poe traces the foundations of young Poe back to London where he developed into one of the most respected authors in American literature. Newton-Stanard's story is a romantic tale, creating a picture of the writer that may be true to the spirit if not to the letter. In many instances, the words and opinions placed in Poe's mouth are his own, extracted from his published works or his letters. The Dreamer: A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan… Read More

"There is a world in one of the far-off stars, and things do not happen here as they happen there..."A COLLECTION OF STORIES WITH SUBJECTS ON SPIRITUALITY, MYSTICISM, ANGELS, DREAM STORIES, AND MUCH MOREA VERY RARE & GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1891 UK 1ST EDITON 1ST PRINTING, BOUND IN LONDON 132 YEARS AGOThis is a mystical collection of dreams that I would call... "hauntingly beautiful." Within its pages, you will find the author's dreams, which speak of spirituality, angels, hell, Other realms, and much more. I have many books, and I must say this is unto its own. A true 1891 1st edition printed during the height of the Victorian Era. Finding any print year of this book from the 19th century is rare much less the true 1st printing. They don't make books like these anymore, and I don't think they ever will. I would snag this one before it's gone; a very hard-to-come-by edition, especially in this kind of condition."It contains grand passages, which indicate a struggling, aspiring, rising moral nature,… Read More

"There is a world in one of the far-off stars, and things do not happen here as they happen there..."A COLLECTION OF STORIES WITH SUBJECTS ON SPIRITUALITY, MYSTICISM, ANGELS, DREAM STORIES, AND MUCH MOREA VERY RARE AND GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1897 EDITON, BOUND IN LONDON 125 YEARS AGO AND IN VERY BEAUTIFUL CONDITIONTHIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN 1897 WITH THIS COVER I CAN TRACE ON ANY KNOWN BOOK SITE IN THE WORLDThis is a mystical collection of dreams that I would call... "hauntingly beautiful." Within its pages, you will find the author's dreams, which speak of spirituality, angels, hell, other realms, and much more. I have many books, and this is unto its own—A genuine 1897 edition printed seventeen years before the First World War of 1914. Finding any print year of this book is a rarity, much less one over a century in the making. I have owned every 19th-century print year of this book ever made, and I have never seen one with this beautiful cover; needless to say, it is a rare bird indeed. They no longer… Read More

"There is a world in one of the far-off stars, and things do not happen here as they happen there..."A COLLECTION OF STORIES WITH SUBJECTS ON SPIRITUALITY, MYSTICISM, ANGELS, DREAM STORIES, AND MUCH MOREA VERY RARE & GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1917 UK EDITON, BOUND IN LONDON WELL OVER 100 YEARS AGOTHIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN 1917 WITH THIS COVER I CAN TRACE ON ANY KNOWN BOOKSITE IN THE WORLDThis is a mystical collection of dreams that I would call... "hauntingly beautiful." Within its pages, you will find the author's dreams, which speak of spirituality, angels, hell, other realms, and much more. I have many books, and this is unto its own—A true 1917 edition printed during the height of the first world war of 1914. Finding any print year of this book is a rarity, much less one over a century in the making. Before listing this book, I searched every major book site in the world and found a total of zero 1917 editions offered by this publisher; needless to say, it's a rare bird indeed. They no longer make books… Read More