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England: , 1830. A Handsome Early Nineteenth-Century Poetry Anthology Manuscript Elegantly Written and Illustrated with Charming Wash Drawings [MANUSCRIPT POETRY ANTHOLOGY]. Manuscript anthology of English poetry. England, early-to mid-19th century. Square octavo (7 3/4 x 6 3/8 inches; 197 x 162 mm.). 115 manuscript pages followed by four manuscript pages..... More
London & New York: Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd., 1885? Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book in a Fine Morocco Binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe GREENAWAY, Kate. Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book. With verses by Mrs. Sale Barker. London & New York: Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd., [n.d.]. Later edition, ca. 1890. Small..... More
Various Places: , 1930-2000. A Vivid Gallery of Hollywood History From Silent-Era Pioneers to Golden Age Stars [HOLLYWOOD ICONS]. A Collection of Twenty-Eight Original Signed and Inscribed Photographs. Various places, various dates, ca. 1930s–1970s. Twenty-eight black-and-white photographs (sizes ranging from 5 x 7 in. to 10 x 8 in.), each..... More
Philadelphia: Manufactured by Altemus & Co., 1864. A Fine Altemus Photographic Album [PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM] The Photographic Album. Hinged-Back Patented July 21st 1863. Philadelphia: Manufactured by Altemus & Co., ca. 1864. Small square quarto (5 3/4 x 5 inches; 146 x 127 mm.). Calligraphic title-page printed in gold and purple, Index..... More
: , 1991. A Lovely Dual Watercolor Lullaby Framed Together with a Stunning Custom Mat GILBERT, Anne Yvonne, artist. "Little Son, Hush-a-Bye". From Baby's Book of Lullabies & Cradle Songs. [N.p.], 1991. Two original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations. Image sizes: 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches; 191 x 191..... More
London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1906. The Perfect Gift for the Amateur Naturalist WOOD, Rev. J.G. Natural History Rambles: Lane and Field. London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1906. Small octavo (6 1/4 x 4 1/8 inches; 159 x 104 mm.). x, 246 pp. Illustrated with many text engravings..... More
London: William Darton and Son, 1836. Nineteenth Century Blind Stamped Binding Inscribed by the Editor MONRO, George. FRY, Joseph (editor). Extracts, Doctrinal, Practical, and Devotional. From the Writings of George Monro. London: William Darton and Son, 1836. Octavo (8 5/16 x 5 1/4 inches; 212 x 133 mm.). viii, 412..... More
London: T. Malton, 1791. "Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Through all its various paths hath been, Must oft have wondered to have found His warmest welcome at an inn!" ROWLANDSON, Thomas. MALTON, James. Inn Yard on Fire. Drawn & Etchd. by T. Rowlandson. Aquatinta by T. Malton. [London, 1791]..... More
Paris / London: Chez Aumont / Charles Tilt, [1832]. Scarce Complete Devils Having Diabolical Fun In a Very Unusual Binding LE POITEVIN, [Eugène Modeste Edmond]. Les Diables de Lithographies. Paris / London: Chez Aumont / Charles Tilt, n.d. [1832]. First edition, complete. Oblong folio (14 3/8 x 21 3/4 in;..... More
Paris: H. Rousseau, [1856]. An Elegant 19th Century Paper Doll With Multiple Gowns [PAPER DOLLS]. La Coquette. Paris: H. Rousseau, n.d. [1856]. Hand-colored, double-sided lithographed French paper doll with twelve hand-colored lithographed gowns with matching hats including a magnificent wedding ensemble. Lithography by H. Jannin. Housed in a truly remarkable..... More
London: Printed for B. Blake, 1815. The First Dr. Syntax Imitation In a Superb Inlaid Binding by Rivière & Son [COMBE, William, after]. [RIVIÈRE & Son, Binders]. The Adventures of Doctor Comicus or The Frolicks of Fortune. A Comic Satirical Poem for the Squeamish & The Queer. In Twelve Cantos..... More
Paris: Le Rayon d'Or/Librairie Gallimard, 1952. A Spectacular Copy in a Unique Artist's Binding Inscribed by Jules Romains, with Inscriptions by Georges Duhamel and Gus Bofa With an Original Drawing, Autograph Letter, and Provenance Note A Singular, Enriched Association Copy of Les Copains [DUHAYON, Henri, binder]. [BOFA, Gus, illustrator]. ROMAINS..... More
