A Catalogue of the Epstean Collection on the History and Science of Photography
Columbia University Press, 1937. 1st. Uncommon early photography reference. 1937 1st edition, a VG+ copy with mild fading along spine. More
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Catalogue of the Incunabula in the Library of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Philadelphia: College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 1919. Original Wraps. 1919 1st edition, in its original wrappers. Clean and VG, with very light chipping at lower front panel tip. Octavo, 107 pgs. De-accessioned from the Library of the College of Physicians, with several small, inconspicuous stamps and a library plate at..... More
Catalogue of the Masonic Library, Masonic Medals, Washingtoniana, Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company's Sermons, Regimental Histories and Other Literature Relating to the Late Civil War, Etc., Belonging to Samuel C. Lawrence, Medford, Mass.
Boston: Printed by Carl H. Heintzemann, 1891. Cloth. A very solid copy of the 1891 1st edition. Tight and VG+ to Near Fine in its dark-green cloth, with bright gilt-titling along the spine. Very light wear at the spine ends and a touch of light scuffing to the rear panel..... More
A Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Harvard University for the Academic Year 1863-64
Cambridge, MA: Sever and Francis, 1864. Original Wraps. The 1863-64 catalogue of the officers and students of Harvard University. Notably, the catalogue lists Robert Todd Lincoln (Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's oldest son) among the graduating class of 1864. The catalogue is well-preserved and solidly VG in its light-blue wrappers..... More
A Catalogue, with Descriptive Notices, of the Portraits, Busts, Etc. Belonging to Yale University 1892
New Haven, CT: Yale University Corporation, 1892. First Edition. A well-preserved copy of this late 19th century catalogue of Yale's art holdings. VG in 1/4 brown morocco over marbled boards. Bright gilt-titling along spine, a bit of minor fraying to spine edges. Octavo, 130 pgs. Includes an index on the..... More
Caught in the Act: New York Actors Face to Face (Review Copy)
New York: New American Library, 1986. 1st. Cloth. An amazing selection of 40 some autographs accompany this 1986 stated 1st edition. Almost all the signatures appear opposite the photographs of the actors and include, CHRISTOPHER REEVE, KEVIN BACON, KEVIN KLINE, JOHN LITHGOW, JOHN TURTURRO, WILLIAM HURT, WILLEM DAFOE, SPALDING GRAY..... More
CAW (Students for a Democratic Society)
New York: New York Regional Office, SDS, 1968. Original Wraps. First Edition. The very first issue (Vol. 1, No. 1) of this SDS magazine, 1968. Bright and VG+ in its original pictorial and stapled wrappers. Quarto, 87 pgs. More
Ceiling Designs from the Dunhuang Caves (Gansu Province, China)
China: c. 1930. Hardcover. A bound portfolio of 20 remarkable silkscreened plates of ceiling designs from the Dunhuang Caves in Gansu Province, China. Also known as "The Mogao Caves" (or the "Thousand Buddha Grottoes"), these sacred caves are essentially shrines of Buddhist art temples and form a system of 492..... More
The Celebration of the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Primitive Organization of the Congregational Church and Society, in Franklin, Connecticut, October 14th, 1868
New Haven, CT: Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, Printers, 1869. Cloth. A presentable, well-preserved copy of the 1869 1st edition. Tight and VG in its dark boards, with blindstamped rule to the panels and bright gilt-titling along the spine. Very light scuffing at the rear panel, light offsetting to the pastedowns..... More
A Centennial Catalogue of the Library of The Franklin Inn Club of Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Washington: The Franklin Inn Club and Ross & Perry, Inc., 2004. 1st. Decorative Cloth. An immaculate copy of the 2004 1st edition. Tight and Fine in its crimson cloth, with bright gilt-insignia and lettering at the front panel and spine. Quarto, 203 pgs. "Compiled by David J. Holmes--Including..... More
A Century in Construction: An Historical Account -- With a List of Structures Recording an Achievement in Engineering and Construction throughout the World During the Past Hundred Years by James Stewart & Company
New York: James Stewart & Company, 1944. Boards. A superb copy of the 1944 1st edition of this lavish company history. Clean and Near Fine to Fine in its 1/4 cloth over light green boards. Bright gilt-titling along the spine, gilt top-edge, deckled fore and bottom edges. Lovely gravure photos..... More
The Ceramic Art of Kitaoji Rosanjin
Japan: Benrido Company, Ltd., 1964. The 1964 1st American paperback edition. Clean and VG+ in its decorative wrappers. Quarto, 93 pgs.Crisp black-and-white plates thruout. More
Chagall: A Selection of Paintings from American Museums and Private Collections
New York: Galerie Chalette, 1958. Original wraps. The catalogue based on the March-April 1958 exhibition at New York's Galerie Chalette. A crisp, attractive, VG+ to Near Fine copy in its dark-green wrappers, with very light spotting along the endpapers and pastedowns. More
Chang Uc Chin 1963-1987
South Korea. 1st. Original Wraps. An immaculate copy of this impressive monograph on Korean artist Chang Uc Chin, focusing in on the period 1963-1987. Bright and Fine in its original stiff wrappers. And in an elegant, Fine glassine dustjacket. Folio, 189 pgs., lovely color plates thruout. More
Changing Japan: Seen Through the Camera (Image du Japon)
Tokyo & Osaka: Asahi Shimbun Publishing Co., 1933. Cloth. A very handsome copy of the 1933 stated 1st printing. Tight and VG+ in its light-brown cloth, with mild spotting at the front panel and very light offsetting to the front free endpaper. And in a crisp, unusually clean, Near Fine..... More
Charles Demuth Memorial Exhibition December 15, 1937 to January 16, 1938
New York: Whitney Museum of American Art, 1938. 1st. Original Wraps. The catalogue based on the December 1937-January 1938 exhibition at the Whitney Museum. Solid and VG in its stapled, pictorial wrappers, with very light offsetting at the rear panel's top-edge. More
Charles Garabedian: Retrospective Exhibition 1962-1973
Fine Arts Gallery, California State University at Northridge, 1974. 1st. Original Wraps. Very sharp copy of the catalogue based on the Nov-Dec 1974 exhibition at Cal State Northridge. Bright and Near Fine in its pictorial wrappers. New York's Hirschl & Adler Gallery blindstamp at the title page. More
Chelsea Visits Havana
Havana: Museo De Bellas Artes/Fundacion Amistad, 2008. Original Wraps. First Edition. An immaculate copy of the 2008 catalogue of this historic Havana exhibition. Bright and Fine in its blue wrappers. Quarto, 46 pgs. More
The Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium--Collected Papers (7 Vols.)
New York: The Society of Naval Archiand Marine Engineers, 1974-1985. Original wraps. The 7 collected papers of the Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium, issued by the Chesapeake Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and spanning 1974 thru 1985. Each volume is clean and VG+ to Near Fine..... More
Chic: La Revista De Lujo (3 issues--April 1921, April-May 1923)
Havana. Original Wraps. Wonderful Cuban magazine (issued monthly) devoted to the Arts and to sophisiticated, luxurious living. 3 issues (April 1921, April-May 1923) bound together in quarto cloth boards. The contents of each issue are clean and well-preserved, the pages bright white. Lavishly illustrated, with tasteful, artistic ads thruout, offering..... More
Chicago and NorthWestern Railway--Central and Western Divisions
Chicago and North Western Railway Company, 1972. Original Wraps. 1972 1st thus, in its original bolted wrappers, of this Chicago and North Western Railway timeline--The Central and Western Divisions. Thick oblong, 177 pgs., clean and VG+. More
The Chicago Conspiracy Trial: The Chicago Conspiracy Vs. The Washington Kangaroos --Official Pogrom
Domesday Books (Grove Press), 1969. 1st. Original Wraps. The 1969 satirical prograpm ("pogrom") of the Chicago Conspiracy Trial. Edited by Michael O'Donoghue (of early "Saturday Night Live" fame), among others. VG in its stapled wrappers. Quarto, 25 pgs. More
Chicago. A Strangers' and Tourists' Guide to the City of Chicago, Containing Reminiscences of Chicago in the Early Day; An Account of the Rise and Progress of the City; Description of Public Buildings, Churches, Schools, and Objects of Interest, Etc.
Chicago: Relig. Philo. Pub. Association, 1866. Cloth. The uncommon 1866 1st edition of this wonderful --and very early-- travel guide to Chicago. All 23 plates (as called for) are present and in very good condition: 17 of the plates are full-page engravings and 6 of them are fold-out engravings (all..... More
The Child's Book of Song and Praise
New York: The American News Company. Decorative Cloth. "Including 34 Pieces of Music, With Painoforte Accompaniments, and Upwards of Two Hundred and Fifty Illustrations". Lovely children's songbook, c. 1880. Lavishly gilt-decorated front panel and bright gilt-lettering and decoration to spine. Solid, tightly-bound and VG to VG+ in its orignal cloth..... More
Chilean Wines for the 21st Century/Vinos Chilenos Para El Siglo XXI
Santiago: Libros Antartica, 2001. Cloth. A very nice copy of the 2001 1st edition. Tight and Fine in a bright, Near Fine dustjacket, with one small crease to the rear panel. Folio, beautiful color plates thruout. Text in both English and Spanish. More