BEOWULF
New York: Limited Editions Club, 1952. Hardcover. Fine in a Near Fine slipcase. Lynd Ward. Tall quarto (8-1/2" x 12") bound in blue linen and a richly decorative patterned paper hand-made by Ingeborg Borjeson in Stockholm. Modern verse translation of this Anglo-Saxon epic by William Ellery Leonard. Text is printed in three colors with color auto-lithographs drawn on... Read More
Offered by Charles Agvent
1952 Black and White Portrait of Champion Show Dog Bunnell Boruss
1952. Photograph. Near Fine. 1952 presentation --with full pedigree-- of the champion-to-be dachsund "Rusty", as here represented in portraiture by his proud relative "Bunnell Boruss". Meticulously detailed lines of breeding and show records for this family of chamion show dogs and pure-bred dachsunds. Rusty was bred by the Donald Bunnells of Hollywood and appears to have been purchased... Read More
Offered by Appledore Books
Kitten, Red, Yellow, Blue
Richard Jackson Books, 2005. Fine. . Kitten, Red, Yellow, Blue. New York: Richard Jackson Books, 2005. Illustrated. Square 4to. Hardcover. Book condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine.
Offered by Weller Book Works
Basic Electronics: The Bureau of Naval Personnel
Barnes & Noble, 2004. Very Good. Basic Electronics: The Bureau of Naval Personnel. NY: Barnes & Noble, 2004. 566pp. Indexed. 4to. Paperback. Book condition: Very good with rubbing and bumping..
Offered by Weller Book Works
Gaity
A short-lived monthly covering gay-male news, culture and entertainment published in Paris from July 1986 through at least September 1988. The contents reflect the ferment of gay life in France during this period, with militant organizing facing challenges from a rapidly expanding gay consumer sector and with the toll of the AIDS epidemic creating growing concern. The issues offer a... Read More
Offered by Gerard Koskovich Queer Antiquarian Books
A Busy Line" -- 1906 Novelty Postcard with Metal Trim
Providence, Rhode Island: Salisbury Manufacturing Co. / Bellman Ass'n, 1906. Very good. Minor tarnishing or wear to metal, light dust soiling.. A novelty postcard from 1906, illustrating a handsome young couple on the telephone. The caption reads "A Busy Line", and the central image shows a group of putti perched on the telephone wire connecting the two lovers.... Read More
Offered by Eclectibles
The Commemorator. Vol. 5 no. 4 (August 1995): Special Edition: Stay of Execution Saves Mumia - For Now
Oakland: The Commemoration Committee for the Black Panther Party, 1995. 4p., tabloid format newspaper, horizontal fold, evenly toned, otherwise very good. Single issue of the paper published by former Black Panthers and supporters, entirely focused on Mumia Abu Jamal's stay of execution.
Offered by Bolerium Books Inc.
L'Esprit de Cluny; textes clunisiens
La Pierre-qui-Vire: Zodiaque, 1963. 195 [3]p., colored and b/w illus., dj, ex libris (Les points cardinaux, 7).
Offered by Hackenberg Booksellers
Campaign Brochure for Horror Film Double Feature: "Brain of Blood" and "Vampire People". Double Dose of Shok! A Blood-dripping Brain Transplant turns a Maniac into a Monster ... Brain of Blood. And A cult of Undead Creatures seek fresh warm Human Blood! Vampire People
New York: Hemisphere Pictures, Inc. Phil-Am Enterprises Ltd, 1971. Light wear.. What could be more fun than the graphics of B movie horror film poster artwork? We call this a brochure since it served as the campaign brochure sent to exhibitors in the lead up to the double feature's release, with poster ideas, synopses of the films, some... Read More
Offered by White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
Original Automotive Interior Trim. Distributed by General Auto Trim Supply Co., Inc. Pittsburgh, Penna. 15203. 1970
Pittsburgh: General Auto Trim Supply Co., Inc, 1970. Leatherette. Ring binder. Near Fine. With 874 swatches of car fabric used in cars and trucks manufactured by the four major American car companies of the time -- GM, Ford, Chrysler and American Motors. Fabrics are of a wide range of material, from leather, vinyls, bolster cloth, and the cars... Read More
Offered by White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
![Here is Your Monster Manual for Curse of Frankenstein [and] Horror of Dracula. Frankenstein Spills it..! Dracula Drinks It! A Double Dose of Full-Color Thrills! Produced by Hammer Films. Released by Seven Arts Pictures](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/373/421/1722421373.0.m.jpg)
Here is Your Monster Manual for Curse of Frankenstein [and] Horror of Dracula. Frankenstein Spills it..! Dracula Drinks It! A Double Dose of Full-Color Thrills! Produced by Hammer Films. Released by Seven Arts Pictures
London or New York: Seven Arts Pictures, 1964. Wraps. Stapled. Very Good. Camp double feature sci-fi horror film campaign booklet. The two Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee films were released respectively in 1957 and 1958, and in 1964 they were re-released as a double feature. We assume this campaign brochure was issued to theatres in the lead up... Read More
Offered by White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
Decorum: A Practical Treatise on Etiquette and Dress of the Best American Society
Chicago: Sold Only By Subscription / J. A. Ruth & Co, 1878. Hardcover. Near Fine. Later printing(?). Octavo. 352pp. Publisher's blue cloth decorated in black and gilt, with pictorial portrait only on front board. All edges gilt. Scattered foxing throughout the text, spine very slightly toned, but a bright and otherwise near fine copy of this attractive publisher's... Read More
Offered by Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.
[Broadside]: Meet Us at Springfield. September 18 to 24 [1927] Eastern States Exposition Springfield, Massachusetts Will Have as Its Guests 125 Maine Boys and Girls..
Portland, Maine: Maine Central Railroad, 1927. Unbound. Good. Illustrated broadside. 9.5" x 20". Printed in brown ink. Three old folds, several modest tears, including a couple of small tears that are repaired on the verso, an attractive good or better example. Image of a boy and girl with suitcase in ands, with the state capitol building in the... Read More
Offered by Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.
GILGAMESH
Avon, CT: Limited Editions Club, 1974. Hardcover. Fine in glassine and a Fine slipcase. Irving Amen. Quarto (8-3/4" x 12-3/4") bound in ochre buckram stamped in brown pigment leaf with a reproduction of a 7th century B.C. cuneiform tablet mounted on the front cover. Translated by William Ellory Leonard. Illustrated with 9 three-color woodcuts and 7 part-page black-and-white... Read More
Offered by Charles Agvent
c.1874 Theatrical Broadside Promoting Performance of "Donald McKay: The Hero of the Madoc War
Brooklyn, New York: New Park Theatre, 1874. Good Toning, water staining, folds, short tears with one larger open tear, no loss to text.. Printed theatrical broadside advertising a performance of "Donald McKay: The Hero of the Madoc War", starring "The Popular Young American Star" Oliver Doud Byron. Includes an exciting list of things for audiences to expect in... Read More
Offered by Eclectibles
Tobacco Redeemer" -- c.1920 Advertisement for Tobacco Addiction Cure
St. Louis, Missouri: Newell Pharmacal Company, 1920. Good. Light toning, water staining and dust soiling, minor rust staining from staples.. A printed booklet promoting a "home remedy positively guaranteed to remove all desire and craving for tobacco in any form" (i.e. a cure for tobacco addiction). The booklet begins: "Tobacco Slaves. Are you one? Are you getting tired... Read More
Offered by Eclectibles
![[Movie Poster] FBO Picture Corporation Presents Another Wow from H.C. Witwer Those Two Rascals Al Cooke and Kit Guard in Helene of Troy, N.Y. One of the "Beauty Parlor" Series](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/447/397/1722397447.0.m.jpg)
[Movie Poster] FBO Picture Corporation Presents Another Wow from H.C. Witwer Those Two Rascals Al Cooke and Kit Guard in Helene of Troy, N.Y. One of the "Beauty Parlor" Series
New York: F.B.O. Production, Inc. Printer: The Otis Lithograph Co, 1927. Very Good Minus. Fun and colorful movie poster for slapstick forgotten and believed lost movie short. The fifth in a series, the two reeler also starred Lorraine Eason and Thelma Hill. Al Cooke and Kit Guard were a popular comedy team in Silent Pictures, but Cooke died... Read More
Offered by White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
Transpacific
New York: Pan American Airways System, 1937. First Edition. Wraps (same paper used for cover as for interior pages). Stapled. An attractive promotional brochure for Pan Am, circa 1937, when Pan American introduced its clipper service to China. This was an extension of the service, then about a year old, to Manila. To get to China one did some... Read More
Offered by White Fox Rare Books and Antiques
ESCUELAS PRIMARIAS URBANAS.; Cuarto Año. Serie " S.E.P." Editora Popular de la Secretaria de Educacion Publica. Lectura Oral
México: DAPP, 1938. (weak hinge, pencil mkgs, water stain on fore-edge, light chipping on boards, o/w very good). b/w illus., glos., ind., duo tone illus. boards. A school text, for mass consumption, composed of brief biographies and stories, all intended to impart a didactic message serving the popular aims of the Cardenas government. Accompanied by numerous line drawings... Read More
Offered by Beverly Karno Books, Inc.
CAMPAÑA NACIONAL CONTRA EL ANALFABETISMO: CARTILLA
México: Secretaria de Educación Pública, 1965. (water stains on wrps, spine, o/w very good). draws., pict. wrps. Original booklet distributed by the Instituto de Alfabetización as part of the national campaign to teach how to read in Spanish to all the Indian communities in Mexico who spoke native dialects.
Offered by Beverly Karno Books, Inc.
HOMENAJE A ANDY WARHOL
México, D.F.: Cocina Ediciones Mimeográficas; Museo Rufino Tamayo, 1987. mimeographed pages, b/w and color plates, with (red and black) ink stampings, loose as issued, inside illus. envelope with red star sharped sticker. Title from envelope. Homage edition dedicated to Andy Warhol (Pittsburgh 1928-1987), an artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the pop art movement... Read More
Offered by Beverly Karno Books, Inc.
FEDERICO CANTU: OBRA REALIZADA DE 1922 A 1948
Mexico: Editorial Asbaje, 1948. b/w plates, cat., bio., pict. d. j. Hardbound edition. Presentation of the work of artist (b. Mexico 1908) Federico Cantú, through the years 1922 to 1948. LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 1,500. INCLUDES AN ORIGINAL LINE ENGRAVING SIGNED BY CANTU AND PRINTED BY CARLOS ALVARADO LANG. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXT.
Offered by Beverly Karno Books, Inc.
PARA VER ANTES DE IR A LA CAMA (TEDIUM VITAE); Minimalia
México: Ediciones El Ermitaño, 1999. b/w illus., b/w illus. wrps. Series of erotic literary works in bookmark format, illustrated by Mexico artist Carlos Ranc. LIMITED EDITION OF 200.
Offered by Beverly Karno Books, Inc.
PUEBLA "...THE ROYAL SEAL OF THE OLD SPANISH EMPIRE...
México: Departamento de Turismo de la Secretaria de Gobernacion; Asociacion Mexicana de Turismo/Mexican Tourist Association, 1941. frontis., b/w plates, maps, illus., tbl., color pict. wrps. Travel guide to the state of Puebla in Mexico, illustrated with beautiful b/w images of the different towns and colonial architecture.
Offered by Beverly Karno Books, Inc.
CHIHUAHUA: VISIT MEXICO.; Communications Chart
México: Pemex Travel Club, N.d.. 6p fold with color plates, map, illus. Tourist guide for the state of Chihuahua, located along the Mexico-U.S. border.
Offered by Beverly Karno Books, Inc.