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"The Annals of San Francisco" Leather Bound Book, 1855 Published by Appleton & Co, NY First Edition By Frank Soule, John H. Giron, MD, and James Nisbet

Masterpieces: Chalet Architecture + Design von Galindo. Michelle Gebundene Ausgabe Hardcover. German, English, French. Hardcover with dust jacket, 304 pages, 450 pictures. 1st Editio...

A smart Morrell bound set of the collected works of Bishop George Berkeley, alongside a life of the Bishop, and a selection of his letters. Complete in four volumes. Bound by Morrell. The collected works of George Berkeley, alongside a short biographical account of his life, and a selection of his letters. George Berkeley was an Anglo-Irish philosopher and Bishop, who advanced the theory of immaterialism through his writings, and also critiqued abstraction. These volumes include the most important writings of Berkeley, such as 'A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge', 'Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous', 'An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision', and 'De Motu', in which he argues against Isaac Newton's theories on absolute space, time, and motion. The views expressed in 'De Motu' were a precursor to the views of Albert Einstein. This edition was collected and edited, with prefaces and annotations, by Alexander Campbell...

"A rich yet eclectic archive. Pettibon is an irreverent satirist and chronicler, who, armed with an observant eye and a steady hand, still remains unafraid to lead us into the darkes...

Gore, Catherine Grace Frances. The Snow Storm, A Christmas Story. [and] New Year's Day, A Winter Tale. [and] The Inundation; Or Pardon and Peace, A Christmas Story. London: Fisher, Son & Co., [1847]. Three volumes, 12mo. All volumes illustrated by George Cruikshank. Uniformly bound by Zaehnsdorf Bindery in full red Moroccan leather boards with gilt titles, tooling, and raised band to the spine. Presented with a new archival slipcase with gilt candle stamp. Presented is a trio of uniformly bound, Victorian Christmas...

Camera: A History of Photography from Daguerreotype to Digital by Todd Gustavson Hardcover Book. New York: Sterling Innovation, 2006. First Edition. Large Hardcover. First editio...

Collodi, Carlo. Pinocchio: The Story of a Puppet. Philadelphia and London: J. B. Lippincott, 1920. Illustrated by Maria L. Kirk. Deluxe Edition. In the publisher's original green cloth front board stamped with gilt titles and Pinocchio illustration, the original tan cloth spine lettered in gilt, rebacked in green cloth. With 14 color plates and numerous border illustrations and decoration throughout. Presented with a new archival slipcase. Presented is a charming English edition of Carlo Collodi’s children’s tale, Pinocchio: The Story of a Puppet. This book was published in Philadelphia and London by J. B. Lippincott, as a special "Deluxe Edition," in 1920. It features 14 full color plates by illustrator Maria Kirk and charming green borders and chapter decorations throughout the whole book. It is presented here in its original green cloth front board, stamped with gilt titles and Pinocchio illustration, the original tan cloth spine with gilt titles, newly rebacked in green cloth. The book is protected by a new custom archival slipcase with an inlay of Pinocchio in a forest. Collodi’s La Storia di un Burattino (trans: The Story of a Puppet) first appeared in serial form in the Italian weekly publication for children, Giornale per i bambini. The first installment was published on July 7, 1881 and continued for nearly four months and 15 chapters. Following the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio, the original series was written as an educational tale of warning to Italian children, stressing the importance of morality, responsibility, and obedience to one’s parents and authority. In the original, serialized version, the flawed and irresponsible Pinocchio is penalized and hanged for his numerous poor decisions and faults of character at the end of Chapter 15. At the request of his editor and by the demand of his many readers, Collodi resumed his serialized story in February of 1882. In these later chapters, Chapters 16–36, the Fairy with Turquoise Hair rescues and revives Pinocchio and eventually transforms him into a real boy. Pinocchio acquires a deeper understanding of himself and his moral responsibilities, making the story more palatable for children. In February 1883, the story was published in Italy as a single book, illustrated by Enrico Mazzanti. It was a huge publishing success. The Adventures of Pinocchio is the world's third most translated book, after the Bible and The Little Prince. Pinocchio was first translated into English by Mary Alice Murray in 1892, whose translation was added to the widely circulated Everyman's Library in 1911. The first US edition was published in 1901, translated and illustrated by Walter S. Cramp and Charles Copeland...

Contemporary quilts from Traditional Designs by Mosey, Carol L Format/binding hardcover Book condition Used - fine Jacket condition Very good + First edition, first printing so...

A beautiful copy of the DELUXE EDITION of a classic collection of pastoral poems and elegies by the Sicilian poet Theocritus (c. 300 B.C. – c. 260 B.C.), known for his epic and pasto...

100 of the most legendary and coveted motorcycles of all time Dream Rides: The most spectacular bikes on the planet. From the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller to the 2020 Aston Martin AMB 001, this book lavishly explores 100 of the most desirable motorcycles to have ever sped thrillingly around a circuit or along an open road. From pioneering record-breakers, luxury tourers, and legendary roadracers to GP-winning machines, iconic superbikes, and exotic customs, this book celebrates motorcycle design and engineering at its highest level. Many examples are from acclaimed private collections and very rarely seen. Others are the all-out stars of renowned motorcycle museums—such as the 1938 Brough Superior “Golden Dream” or the 1957 MV Agusta 500 4C, which took John Surtees...

Skyscrapers: Form & Function (Marshall Edition) Hardcover – 1st Edition January 1, 1995. by David Bennett (Author), James R. Steinkamp (Photographer), Sir Norman Foster (Foreword). A...

25 Volumes. Sir Walter Scott, The Waverley Novels. Centenary Edition. Bound in full tan calf with gilt-tooled bordering on the covers. Raised band spine with gilt-tooled detailing an...

Truman, Harry. Memoirs by Harry S. Truman: Year of Decisions [and] Years of Trial and Hope. New York: Doubleday & Company, 1955-1956. Special Kansas City Limited Edition. Two Volumes. Signed and dated by Truman. In publisher's original silver embossed black boards with Missouri map...

Bibliographic Details A Weapon History Handbook, Edged Weapons 1 Title: A handbook of weapons history, edged weapons… Publisher: Braunschweig, Klinkhardt & Biermann Publication Dat...

First edition a song of The English by Rudyard Kipling. Original blue cloth with front cover pictorially stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. edition of illustrated work by Robi...

A very smart first edition copy of the seventh James Bond novel. With the original Richard Chopping dustwrapper in a fantastic condition. First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding...

Ernest Hemingway. Men Without Women. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1955. Uniform edition. Signed and inscribed by Hemingway on the free end page....

22 Reference Antique Books – China, Bali, Silver, Porcelain & Furniture Some in Dutch, English and German

Steinbeck, John. Of Mice and Men: A Play in Three Acts. New York: Convici Friede, Publishers, 1937. First edition. Octavo. Original publisher’s beige cloth boards, with black and bro...

3 Volumes. John Ruskin, The Stones of Venice. Second Edition. Bound in full brown morocco with the covers and raised band spines displaying gilt-tooling. All edges gilt with gilt-too...

A vintage "Paul Klee" art book by Metropolitan Museum of Art, circa 1987. This hard to find paperback book is in good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 12"H. Beautiful book lar...

Limited edition, numbered 1052 of 3000 copies. From the Visionaire website: No designer draws on religious themes to quite such glorious effect as Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci. Thus, ...

Toulouse-Lautrec His Complete Lithographs and Drypoints by Henry and Jean Adhemar First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 370 pages. A massive comprehensive monograph that inclu...

n black cloth with gilt titles on spine. With colour photographs and drawings by the author. In an unclipped colour pictorial dust jacket with black titles. 95 pages. Book and dust j...

The Elvis Encyclopedia.A Must Have For Any Elvis Collection.The Complete and Definitive Reference Book on the King of Rock & Roll The Elvis Encyclopedia By David E. Stanley with Fran...

Handmade German silver book binding, circa 1804. Both covers pierced and chased with foliate scrollwork with ribboned flower, spine chased to match...

A Window on Sedona: Living in the Land of the Red Rocks by Dottie Webster. 1st Edition. If eyes are the "window of the soul," then windows are the eyes of our houses. In Sedona, t...

Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives An Alphabetical Compendium of Antique Legends and Beliefs, As Reflected in the Manners and Customs of is the first paperbound edition of...

The Seven Stars Cookbook: Recipes from World-Class Casino Restaurants. Harrah's Entertainment Presents The Seven Stars Cookbook: Recipes from World-Class Casino Restaurants. John S...

Art Nouveau by Alastair Duncan offers a lush exploration of this transformative art movement, showcasing exquisite examples of glass, furniture, and jewelry that define its organic e...

Impressions of Giverny Monet's World Charles Weckler hardcover book A short text describes impressionist Claude Monet's house and gardens at Giverny, a village 40 miles northwest of...

In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architects No one appreciates a building quite like an archit...

Three of the Dundas Masterpieces are pictured and described in this Auction Catalog by Christie's, sale on July 3rd, 1997. Sir Lawrence Dundas Scions of the ...

Hemingway, Ernest, To Have and Have Not. New York: Charles Scriber’s Sons, 1937. First edition, first printing. Beautifully rebound in 1/4 gray Moroccan leather and cloth boards, with raised bands and gilt tooling and titles to the spine. Housed in a matching cloth slipcase. This first edition, first printing of Ernest Hemingway’s To Have and Have Not was published in New York by Charles Scribner’s Sons in 1937. The original internal pages have been professionally rebound in quarter gray Moroccan leather and cloth boards with raised bands, gilt titles, and gilt tooling to the spine. The book is housed in a custom matching archival slipcase. Set during the Depression, Hemingway’s novel follows the dramatic story of fishing boat captain Henry Morgan who turns to a life of contraband running between Cuba and Florida to save himself and his family. To Have and Have Not began as a short story, published as "One Trip Across" in Cosmopolitan in 1934, introducing the character of Harry Morgan...

The Gem Kingdom Hardcover Book by Paul E. Desautels.From the book "The riches of The Gem Kingdom are here revealed in sumptuous illustrations and a text th...

DIOR Women's Runway Show Lookbook Cruise Collection 2013-2014. DIOR: Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2013-2014. In French and English text. Hardcover small book. Book is in good conditio...

Country Living Country Chic Hardcover Book by Alexandra Campbell and Liz Bauwens. Take classic country and combine it with modern urban interiors—and you have a fresh style that works anywhere. “Stylish yet livable country looks. Whether you are an eclectic city slicker or live in a traditional Maine...

Fleming, Ian. The Diamond Smugglers. London: Jonathan Cape, 1957. Octavo. First edition, first impression. In the original dust jacket and original black cloth-textured boards. Prese...

We access the intimacy of Frida’s affections and passions through a selection of drawings, pages from her personal diary, letters, and an extensive illustrated biography featuring photos of Frida, Diego, and the Casa Azul, Frida’s home and the center of her universe. This large-format XXL book allows readers to admire Frida Kahlo’s paintings...

Inside Paris: Discovering the Period Interiors of Paris Hardcover Book by Joseph Friedman. Rizzoli, Phaidon 1989 - Historic buildings - 128 pages. 1st Edition. This is a photographic...

A Day in the Life of Hollywood: As Seen by 75 of the World's Leading Photographers on One Day, May 20, 1992, New large hardcover book shrink wrapped. On May 20, 1992, 75 leading photographers went behind the scenes in the film, television, and record industries, exploring the mystique that makes Hollywood a magnet for creative, ambitious people and a wellspring of new ideas for audiences worldwide. Now this book takes readers on the ultimate insider's tour, from the glamour of celebrities to the magic of special effects. California culture Hollywood actors behind the scenes movie photography. Vintage Hollywood Photography...

The definitive photographic history of how hip-hop blinged out and redefined the world of jewelry, luxury, and style. Signed black-and-white pigment print on Canson Platine paper, 16 x 20 in.; hardcover volume in a slipcase, 9.8 x 13.4 in., 6.29 lb., 388 pages. Whether it’s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B...

Inside Yucatán Hidden Mérida and Beyond By: Susana Ordovás Photography by Guido Taroni Foreword by Martina Mondadori Exploring forgotten regions of ...

American Painting by Donald Letcher Goddard Hardcover Book 1990. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hugh Lauter Levin Assc; First Edition (January 1, 1990). Language ‏ : ‎ English. Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 319 ...

Los Angeles Then and Now by Rosemary Lord Hardcover Book 2014. Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is the capital of show business, where to be young and beautiful is to have it all. Los Angeles Then & Now is a captivating chronicle of history and change in the mecca of glamour and glitz. This tell-all book matches 70 historic images with 70 specially-commissioned photos of modern LA, showing the amazing evolution of California’s largest city. Notice how Native American and Spanish Colonial architectural and cultural influences reside comfortably alongside the glitz of Tinseltown and the cosmopolitan high-rises of LA. Movie fans will enjoy the many then-and-now pix of legendary Hollywood landmarks like Schwab’s Pharmacy, Paramount Studios, Grauman’s Chinese Theater...

An 18th century George III oak book press with two drawers. 32 ½ inches wide by 20 inches deep by 36 inches tall

Great Escapes North America Daisann McLane Taschen.Title: Great Escapes North AmericaPublisher: TaschenPublication Date: 2015Binding: Hardcover. From dazzling cities to eccentric sma...

Graphic History of Architecture by John Mansbridge. What is a hammer-beam roof? Where does a voissoir fit in an arch? What churches did Nicholas Hawksmoor design? Now architecture st...

1 Volume. Lord Byron, The Poetical Works. Bound in full brown calf with red calf border inlay and ornate gilt tooling on the covers and raised band spine. All edges gilt. Marbled end...

The first impressions in English of Stieg Larsson's popular crime trilogy set in Sweden. The first edition, first impressions, of these works in English. In the original unclipped ...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called  « Disciple de Jésus Christ » (disciple of Jesus Christ)...

Dick Morrill: A Part to Play in the Process, Published by Katharine T. Carter. 1st Ed softcover. Outstanding and vibrant photographs of this artist's work...

Atelier International Limited & Cassina Trade catalogue Binder, 1988. Rare anthology of Cassina / AI offerings including the Master’s Collection in the...

The enchanted hill: The story of Hearst Castle at San Simeon Hardcover Book published in January 1, 1980 by Carleton M Winslow. Title: The Enchanted Hill. The Story of Hearst. Publis...

Urban Architecture European Masters/3 Hardcover in Slipcase 1991. First Edition. Hardback. Fine copy in the original color printed boards. Complete with a fine, color printed slipcas...

Salgado’s masterpiece “Genesis” earth eternal. A photographic homage to our planet in its natural state. Two volumes bound in full leather, limited to five editions of 100 numbered and signed sets. Every set comes with a gelatin silver print, signed by Sebastião Salgado and printed under his personal supervision. “My love letter to the planet.” -Sebastião Salgado. Art Edition B - No. 101-200. North of the Ob River, Yamal Peninsula, Siberia, Russia, 2011. Gelatin silver print. Measures: 24.5 x 34.5 cm/10 x 13 in. (image), 30 x 40 cm/12 x 16 in. (sheet). (Frame not included). The Art Edition comes with a book stand designed by Tadao Ando The Genesis book stand was conceived by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the only living person to have won architecture’s four most prestigious prizes. Ando’s simple and innovative design consists of two “twin” pieces of wood, bound together with leather, into which a third piece of wood can be slotted to form a sturdy, elegant display. Fine print: Genesis is printed on a traditional coated 250 gsm art paper from the German paper mill Scheufelen that is no longer available on the market and was produced specially for Taschen. The black and white pictures are reproduced in a four-color separation process, with two blacks and two shades of grey; the density of the blacks achieved rivals that of the finest silver gelatin prints. Genesis was printed and bound in an Italian workshop utilizing traditional craftsmanship techniques that are unique worldwide in this field, using Italian Cialinen fabric for the cover. The Ando book Stand was hand made in Spain, and the leather originates from Britain. Precious cargo: The two volumes come carefully packaged along with the stand in a robust custom-made wooden crate to preserve and protect them. Attention: total weight is 59 kg (130 lb)! Art Edition limited to 100 numbered and signed sets. Two volumes bound in full leather. Every set includes a book stand in cheerywood veneer designed by Tadao Ando. Also included is a cloth-bound caption book. Every set comes with a gelatin silver print, signed by Sebastião Salgado and printed under his personal supervision. Delivered in a wooden cargo box...

Presenting an extremely rare first edition and signed hardback copy of the History of Muhlenberg County by Otto A. Rothert from 1913. This rare book is in super condition for its ...

Pope Francis and the New Vatican Draper, Robert hardcover book Title: Pope Francis and the New Vatican Publisher: National Geographic Publication Date: 2015 Binding: Hardcover Book condition: Very good Dust jacket condition: Dust jacket included Synopsis: National Geographic goes behind-the-scenes of the new papacy with unprecedented, exclusive access to Pope Francis. Embedded with the Pope inside the Vatican for 6 months, award-winning photographer David Yoder captures intimate moments in never-before-seen photographs presented here for the first time--including in the Sistine Chapel with the Pope alone on Christmas Day. These extraordinary images reveal the majesty and splendor of the Vatican alongside the humbleness of the man changing it--a compelling juxtaposition. The pontiff's public life and personal crusades are exposed as never before, as well as the inner workings of the Vatican--a uniquely powerful state. Complementary essays by acclaimed journalist and author Robert Draper--drawn from interviews around the world with many who had never spoken publicly before--insightfully cover Pope Francis's personal story, his journey to the papacy, and the heart of his ministry. The book also features a timeline, maps, and Pope Francis's most inspiring words...