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This novel of the 1920s is, according to the author, expurgated ("owing to censorship, which has a vogue in America as indiscriminate as all such enforcements of law must be...") So, there are asterisks marking where "sense, continuity, and beauty have been damaged." This, written in the foreword by Djuna Barnes in Paris, August 8, 1927. This book has nonetheless truly lovely illusttations by Barnes, which are another aspect of her talent. This is the first edition of the book, limited to 3000 copies. Condition is very good, tight and unmarked. The front cover has a few spots of white, the spine is discolored, and the tip of the spine has a slight tear.

First edition of one of Djuna Barnes's lesser known titles, a collection of short stories. Also has 2 illustrations, presumably by Barnes. Clean text and good binding. Spine has stamped label, also good. Spine cloth slightly faded. Overall, nice clean very good copy. No dj.

This is a limited edition of 1000 copies prepared for Alicat Book Shop in October 1948 by the Lincoln Press of Yonkers NY. It was originally published in j1915 by Guido Bruno in New York City. This contains both poems by Djuna Barnes and 4 extraordinary illustrations by her. This is #14 of the Outcast Chapbooks. Condition: very good, except that front and back covers are separated from book itself.

This is limited edition of 400, of which this is #360. Signed by designer and illustrator Paul Peter Piech. Private press. This has but one illustration, on facing page where 2 stanza's poetry by William Blake appear. Also, design feature on title page, as shown. This little booklet is sewn, with contrasting yellow firm paper cover. Condition is mint.

This is the catalog for an exhibit of the work of book designer Joseph Blumenthal, with emphasis on his Spiral Press editions, that was presented at the Morgan Library in New York. With foreword by Frederick Adams and notes on the Spiral Press by Joseph Blumenthal. Also samples of books and ephemera. An exciting book for all those who love great book design.
Book is near mint condition. Front and back endpapers have some light foxing but otherwise no marks, tears, etc. Very clean and bright.

This special edition presents the Botticelli drawings that accompany Dante's Divine Comedy. With introduction by Andre Chastel. This is #3473 of a limited printing of 4500.

This special Book Society edition was produced in coordination with publisher Jonathan Cape for sale in England. Condition is nearly fine--clean and tight pages, good binding, bright and fresh.

This major novel by Elizabeth Bowen is clean and tight, with front board slightly loose and a bit of scuffing on the front board (which has a pressed image of publisher's icon). Overall a good reading copy of the first issue in America of this book by the English writer.

An elegant book, the tales of a modest book collector. Printed beautifully with full color graphics, this is a one-of-a-kind book for anyone who truly loves collecting and fine printing. Excellent condition, with only prior owner's name and date on inside front cover (original owner). Paper cover of front board has book label, and some splits along spine (but book itself is tight). Similarly, spine with book label has two tears, but is intact.

This drama by poet Robert Browning is a mix of poetry and prose, first published in 1841 as the first of a series in his Bells and Pomegranates series, then republished in 1849. This later edition is enhanced with illustrations by L. Leslie Brooke. Brooke was a leading oil painter and book illustrator of the time. The drama initially caused controversy because of its portrayal of "disreputable characters" but gained popularity and was described as "perhaps the most beautiful of Browning's dramas.
Condition is very good, in that binding is clean, stamping bright, spine good, and text without markings. Some of the engravings have tissue protections. All are clear and unmarked. Front endpaper has faint writing of prior owner's name. Endpapers and some pages have light foxing.