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Tall 8vo. Original cloth; spine label. Los Angeles: Sylvester & Orphanos, 1980. First Edition. One of 300 numbered copies signed by the author, of an edition of 330. Set in Aldus types on Arches mouldmade paper. This copy #143. Fine.

Illustrated. 8vo. Original cloth-backed cloth, in publisher's box. Harper Collins (New York 1995). First U.S. Edition. Limited to 175 numbered copies, signed by Thatcher. This copy #136. Mint. $850.00

Illustrated with 36 color plates and text manuscript by Raymond Moretti. Folio. Cream-colored vellum binding, with Moretti illustration on cover; enclosed in ¼-leather-backed marbled board box, with vellum spine label. Chez Joseph Pardo à l'enseign du Sefer, Nice (1966). One of 350 copies on vellum pure rag, with an extra suite of 11 full-page color plates on Japan paper. Copy #298,… Read more about this item

The 'National" Money-Saving Style Book. Fall & Winter 1912-1913. Illustrated. 4to. Original pictorial wrappers. National Cloak & Suite Company, New York.1912. First Edition of this complete catalogue of women's apparel, including dresses, underwear, children's clothes, hats, jewelry, handbags, furs, coats, skirts, blouses, etc. Fine.

SATIRICAL LITHOGRAPHS OF EARLY FRENCH CARS Encyclopédie Automobile: La Belle Epoque et Les Pionniers de L'Automoile. Illustrated with 16 original color lithographs by Guy Sabran. Oblong Folio. Original pictorial olive green folding cover; title in a frame representing the entrance to the Parisian metro station. Guimard, Champrosay, Editeur, Paris, 1956. First Edition. Loose illustrations, as issued, inserted in folding cover. A wonderful… Read more about this item

INTERESTING EXAMPLE OF DIRECT MARKETING TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN Joseph H. Dodson. The Dodson Birdhouses. Illustrated. Small 8vo. Original color pictorial wrappers. (Joseph H. Dodson, Chicago 1914). First Edition. Early catalog contains a variety of bird houses complete with illustrations, descriptions, and prices. The elaborate text and charming period graphics are marketed for children, and reflect the author's infectious passion for… Read more about this item

1911 WANTED POSTER WITH 2 ORIGINAL MUG SHOTS PASTED DOWN (WESTERN AMERICANA). Look Out for These Men. $100 Reward for Each or $200 for Both. These Men are Escapes from Colorado State Penitentiary. Original wanted poster, 12 by 9 inches, with 2 original mug shots pasted down below the headline, each 1¾ by 2¼ inches. Colorado State Penitentiary, Thos. J. Tynan, Warden, Canon City,… Read more about this item

Confederate War Bond Signed by Robert Tyler, son of John Tyler, the 10th President of the U.S.A. Confederate States of America Loan of One Hundred Dollars. Authorized by the Act of Congress C.S.A. of February 20th 1863. No. 24699. Eligible to be paid in full with 7% interest on July 1, 1868. Signed by Robert Tyler, Register of the Treasury, Richmond,… Read more about this item

Illustrated. 8vo. Original blue cloth, faded spine label, in publisher's box, label on front. New York 1949. First Edition. Limited to 1000 numbered copies printed on special paper, signed by Eleanor Roosevelt. This is copy # 439. Box faded; top and bottom of box split approximately 1 inch at the four corners of opening; o/w Fine.

SIGNED BY MILLER MILLER, ARTHUR. The Ride Down Mt. Morgan. 8vo. Original black cloth. C.P. Stephens 1992. First Hardcover Edition. Limited to 150 numbered copies printed on special paper and signed by Miller. This is copy #63. Fine.

MAUGHAM, W. SOMERSET. A Writer's Notebook. A Novel. 8vo. Original ¼ vellum-backed black cloth, spine label. London, William Heinemann Ltd., 1949. First Edition. First Issue. Limited to 1000 copies signed by Maugham. This is copy No. 891. Binding slightly stained; former owner's signature on title page; o/w a fine copy.

The Warren Report. Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. 8vo. Original cloth. Published by the Associated Press. N.D. First Edition. This copy signed on the title page by Gerald Ford: "Gerald R. Ford / 5th District, Mich. / Jan 1949 – Dec. 1973." Ford was a member of the President's Commission. Edges… Read more about this item

8vo. Original blue cloth, in dust wrapper. Doubleday, Doran and Co., New York 1942. First Edition. Presentation copy inscribed by Hoover, "To Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Jones with the kind regards of Herbert Hoover." Dust wrapper stained on back cover, 3-inch tear at top of back cover; some chipping to head and heel of spine; 3 pages slightly stained by… Read more about this item

Original newspaper, dated Honolulu, November 1, 1879. Illustrated with decorated masthead. 4to. (9½ by 12½ inches). Original self cover, 8 pages. 19th century newspaper from Hawaii that bills itself as "The Oldest Paper in The Pacific." This newspaper was printed by the missionary community in the Sandwich Islands, as the future state was then called, while the kingdom was still… Read more about this item

E.S Hayden. Splendid Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken in Every Style, "His Miniatures are warranted not to be surpassed by any, for their richness of tone and life-like appearance; standing out in such bold relief, that they can be seen equally well in any light. All those wishing a perfect likeness of themselves, or their friends, would do well to call… Read more about this item

Illustrated with 358 full-page engraved, hand-colored plates. 4to. Bound in original contemporary publisher's ½-leather-backed cloth, gilt decorations on spine, 5 raised bands, all edges marbled. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1851-1857. First Edition. First Issue. 6 volumes. Only the first edition sets were fully hand colored. In later editions the backgrounds were not colored. Morris's A History of British Birds was… Read more about this item

SIGNED BY BERNHARDT Memories of My Life. Being My Personal, Professional and Social Recollections as Woman and Artist. Frontispiece. 8vo. Original cloth. D. Appleton and Company, New York 1907. Deluxe Edition. Limited to 250 numbered copies signed by Bernhardt. This copy is #156. Very light wear to covers; gift inscription taped onto the front endpaper; o/w a fine copy of this… Read more about this item

INSCRIBED BY RICHARD WRIGHT WRIGHT, RICHARD. Espagne Païenne. (Pagan Spain). 8vo. Original wrappers, in glassine. (Paris 1958). First French Edition. Inscribed by Richard Wright, "À M. Bill Higgins Hommage de l'Auteur Richard Wright." Bill Higgins was the location manager for the film version of Native Son. A wonderful association copy. Paper aged, o/w a fine copy of a rare book.

8vo. Original printed wrappers. Salt Lake City: Printed at the Deseret News Printing Establishment, 1877. First Edition. The pamphlet contains an article on the Death of Brigham Young and an obituary from the Deseret Evening News, August 29th and 30th, 1877. Plus "Last Moments of President Brigham Young," "Lying in State – Preparations for the Funeral," "Funeral," and "Respect and… Read more about this item

Jacob Bryant. A Dissertation concerning the War of Troy, and the Expedition of the Grecians, as Described by Homer; Shewing that No Such Expedition was ever Undertaken, and that No Such City of Phrygia Existed. Illustrated with folding map. 4to. Late 18th or early 19th century half-calf over marbled boards, leather label on spine. London N.D. (1796 per ESTC).… Read more about this item