London: Methuen Humour Classic, 1953 (1932). Second printing of 14th ed. Hardcover. viii, 120 pages: illustrations ; 20 cm. A desirable copy. Great Britain -- History, Comic, satirical, etc. Humour ; humor. More
New York: Chanticleer Press, 1950. 2d ed. Hardcover. 12mo in illus yellow jacket; 40 pages color illustrations, map 19 cm; bibliographical references. A handsome little book. "Published under the auspices of the Royal Academy of Dancing and the Ling Physical Education Association." Handbooks of European National Dances. Danse -- Finlande..... More
N.P. 1971. 7th ed. 12mo in illus stapled paper wraps; 112 pages 17 cm. Uncommon. In Greek, Modern. Romanized description. Church History. Greek Orthodox ; Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint. Marie, Sainte Vierge. Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint. Named Corp: Aigion (Greece). Zoodochos Pege (Panagia Trypete) (Church). More
Toronto: Novalis, 2010. First ed., first printing (full number line). Paperback. 299 p.: ill. ; 19 cm bibliographical references. Meditations. Vie spirituelle. Méditations. Meditations. Spiritual life. Georgiou, S. T. 1959- (Steve Theodore), Christianity. More
Milano: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1987. Octavo in illus wraps; 182 pages ; 19 cm.; bibliographical references; numerous footnotes. In Italian. Oscar Classici; 113. "Ugo Foscolo (Italian: [ˈuːɡo ˈfoskolo, fɔs-];[1] 6 February 1778 – 10 September 1827), born Niccolò Foscolo, was an Italian writer, revolutionary and poet. He is especially remembered for..... More
Sheffield: Bradwell Books, 2013). Paperback. Small octavo in glossy white wraps; 80 pages: illustrations, portraits ; 18 cm; bibliographical references (pages 78-79). Many wonderful words included herein, such as "jotherum" and "yitten". ¶ Anglais (Langue) -- Dialectes -- Angleterre -- Yorkshire -- Glossaires, vocabulaires, etc. English language -- Dialects. Manners and..... More
Minneapolis, Minn: University of Minnesota Press, 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo in yellow illus jacket; color fronis, 235p, b&w plates, index. "Wanda Hazel Gág (GAHG; March 11, 1893 – June 27, 1946) was an American artist, author, translator, and illustrator. She is best known for writing and illustrating the..... More
Montreal: Next Step Publications, 1972. Hardcover. Tall narrow quarto in red illus jacket and red cloth-backed boards; xv, 326 pages; 26 cm; footnotes, bibliographical references and index. Jacket design by Steffi Grant. ¶ "A compilation of Aleister Crowley's diaries during a crucial period of his life, which include meticulous records of..... More
Kings Beach, Calif. Thelema Publications, 1974. First edition (presumed). Hardcover. 12mo in creme cloth; 18 leaves 17 cm. "A poetic and philosophical essay written during Crowley's travels in the Algerian desert ... a meditation on the spiritual and existential dimensions of desert landscapes. Crowley explores the desert as a place..... More
Montréal: 93 Publishing, 1973. Second Edition (presumed). Hardcover. 12mo in creme cloth; 44 pages illustrations 17 cm ; bibliographical references. A handsome little book, printed on high quality paper stock. Sturdily bound. Small bookseller label of the long-gone Gilbert's Bookshop of Hollywood, California to front paste-down. More
New York: Hudson Hills Press in association with the Brooklyn Museum ; [Lanham, Md.]: National Book Network [distributor, 1994. 1st ed. Hardcover. Folio in red color-illus jacket and brushed yellow cloth-backed boards; ; 351 pages: illustrations (some color), map; 32 cm; bibliographical references (pages 325-334) and index. Weighs 5 lbs..... More
New York: Museum of Biblical Art ; London: in association with D Giles Ltd. ; [New York]: [Distributed in the USA and Canada by ACC Distribution, 2009. First ed. Hardcover. 223 pages: illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 x 29 cm. Distributor from jacket flap./ Catalog accompanying an..... More
Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1992 (1984). 5th printing. Paperback. 192 pages: illustrations (some color) ; 22 x 27 cm; bibliographical references (pages 188-189) and index. Contents: Introduction -- Fundamentals of surface design: Design and color ; Fibers and fabrics ; Dyes and colorants -- Techniques and examples of surface..... More
Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press, 2000. Hardcover. Small folio in maroon polished cloth; xlvii, 807 pages: map; 29 cm ; bibliographical references (p. xxviii-xxxiii). Weighs 5lbs when packed. South Asia Research [series]. ¶ Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken by Marathi people in the Indian state of Maharashtra..... More
Basel: Ravi Kumar, 1973. Presumed first; no prior printings indicated. Hardcover. Folio in rustic cloth and black color-illus jacket; 305 pages illustrations (some color) 32 cm; bibliographical references (pages 298-299). Printed on high quality coated stock. Many color illustrations. "Ragamala paintings are a form of Indian miniature painting, a set..... More
Moskva: Sov. khudozhnik, 1989. Hardcover. Folio in glossy color-illus paper-backed boards; 276 pages: chiefly color illustrations ; 34 cm. Includes biographical sketches about artists ; bibliographical references. Entirley in Russian **A large heavy book, which weighs 5 lbs with packing. Extra shipping charges may apply.** ¶ Painting -- Russia (Federation) --..... More
Skopje: Kultura: Našakn, 1988. Hardcover. Small plump octavo in green cloth; 1000, [3] pages; 17 cm. Cover title: The Standard dictionary English-Macedonian, Macedonian-English.; "Kratka gramatika na angliskiot jazik": pages [469]-528; bibliographical references (page 1001). Uncommon. In Macedonian and the Cyrillic alphabet. "Macedonian is an Eastern South Slavic language. It is..... More
Lawrence: Kansas] Coronado Press, 1965. First ed. Hardcover. Small quarto in blue-grey gilt stamped cloth; 80 pages 24 cm. Uncommon title. Presentation copy signed and inscribed by the editor Nectar Davidian to the Oakland Public Museum. Reprinted from the Fresno Morning Republican. Arméniens -- Californie -- Fresno. Armenians. More
Alameda: Calif, 1968. Paperback. Octavo in offwhite illus wraps; [vi], 98 pages illustrations 22 cm. Scarce. Alameda Hospital (Alameda, Calif.) -- History. Stephens, William Barclay, 1869-1962. Creedon, Kate. More
New York: Weiser, 1971 (1930). "Thirteenth impression, 1971" Hardcover. Small quarto in yellow and red illus jacket; 209 pages. Nice older reprint from the 70s. Good paper stock. ¶ Parapsychology. Self-defense -- Miscellanea. Psychology, Pathological -- Miscellanea. Occultism Parapsychology. More
New York City: Baha'I Pub. Committee, 1952 (1932). Hardcover. 12mo in maroon cloth; 52 pages ; 16 cm. A desirable copy. Translation of: al-Kalimāt al-maknūnah. ¶ Bahai Faith -- Prayers and devotions -- Arabic. Bahai Faith. Baháʼuʼlláh, 1817-1892. Shoghi, Effendi. More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011. First printing (full number line). Hardcover. x, 145 pages ; 23 cm; bibliographical references (pages 129-139) and index. Contents: Introduction: plastination in historical perspective / John D. Lantos -- Being non-biodegradable: the lonely fate of metameat / Catherine Belling -- Lifelike humans: playing poker..... More
New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 1987. Paperback. Octavo in pink photo illus wraps; ix, 321 pages: illustrations ; 22 cm; bibliographical references (pages 285-309) and index. English translation of the Swedish original: Kultiverade Människan. ¶ Contents: 1. Lofgren, Orvar; Rational and sensitive: changing attitudes to time, nature and the home..... More
New York: Random House, (1932; 1934). Hardcover. Two large octavo in blue paper-backed boards an offwhilte cloth spines; 1141, 1124p, two volumes ; 22 cm. English translation of: A la recherche du temps perdu. (Vol 1) Swann's way / Within a budding grove / The Guermantes way (Vol 2) Cities..... More
London: Macmillan, 1900. Hardcover. Volume three only (of three). Quarto in red cloth; 522p ; index; ; 23 cm. Advert for series at rear. Quality paper stock. Library of English Classics; Variation: Library of English classics [series]. Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Boswell's Life of Johnson. More