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Germany: Taschen, 2009. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Koons, Jeff. A catalogue raisonné to this point [2009] in Koons' career. First Printing [Taschen, Germany, 2009]; large hardcover in illustrated dustjacket; a fine copy. Comprehensive monograph of Koons impressive 30-year output. HEAVY BOOK May require extra postage for overseas buyers. ISBN: 978-3-8365-0328-0 / 9783836503280

London: Faber & Faber, 1977. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Excellent/Excellent. Posthumous collection of Plath's short stories. First Printing [Faber & Faber, London, 1977]; orange cloth, silver titling to spine, previous owner name ffep, an excellent copy; in like illustrated dustjacket, not price-clipped [4.95 net], sticker on front flap, spine a little sunned. Collection of 13 short stories interspersed with journalistic pieces. Introduction by Ted Hughes [with much insight to Plath's process & literary journey]. Sylvia Plath, best known for her extensive poetical works & her singular novel "The Bell Jar", also wrote a number of excellent short stories which were managed by husband Hughes after her death. ISBN: 0-571-11120-3 / 0571111203.

London: William Blackwood, 1863. First Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine. A beautiful copy of this important exploration book. Published by William Blackwood [London, 1863]; second issue in publisher's deluxe binding; fine condition; contemporary [1869] ownership signature; 658pp + advertisements; map in pouch at rear. A beautiful copy of a landmark in the history of African exploration. Speke discovered Lake Victoria Nyanza, which he concluded was the source of the Nile and this resulted in open antagonism between himself and fellow explorer Sir Richard Burton