The Activated Page: Handmade Paper and the Artist's Book
by Rossman, Jae Jennifer
New Haven: the jenny-press, 2007. Softcover. Near Fine. Softcover. Number 39 of 300 copies printed at the Yale Reprographic and Imaging Services. This book has two main sections. The first has answers to questionnaires given to and returned by book artists for whom handmade paper is integral to their work, and by non-profit institutions that support hand papermaking.... Read More
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Gamble Gorilla ... who was so lonesome
by Ross, Roselle; Charles E. Bracker, illustrator; Paul Kaloda, covers
New York: Maxton Publishers, Inc, 1945. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. One of a series: Mother and Baby Animal Books. Designed by Cyril von Baumann, noted American Explorer and Naturalist. A sweet story about a lonley baby gorilla who tries to play with other animals, but doesn't fit in. When she gets a baby sister, she learns to accept... Read More
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1852 - City Documents Numbers 1-5. Address of the Hon. William J. Rotch, Mayor, to the City Council of New Bedford: Delivered Before the Two Branches in Convention, April 5th, 1852. Report of the Committee on Finance of the City of New Bedford for the Financial Year Ending March 1st, 1852. Report of the Board of Firewards, of the city of New Bedford. Report of the School Committee, of the City of New Bedford, for the year 1851-52
by Rotch, William J.
New Bedford: Benjamin Lindsey, 1852. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. 8vo. Five city documents bound with number 5 first. Very good in off-white paper wrappers with black title to front wrapper. Minor browning though text remains bright. last 36 pages are nearly detached. Massachusetts. AME2/2132.
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Two Worlds: A Literary Quarterly Devoted to the Increase of the Gaiety of Nations
by Ed. by Samuel Roth
New York: Two Worlds Publishing Co, 1926. Paperback. Near Fine. Paperback. Near fine paper cover w/light wear on spine. Cover is illustrated in green; one of 450 copies; pages are clean; text bright; illustrations by Alexander King; 191 pp. Literary Periodical. PER/9262.
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Seventeen Original Lithographs from the book English Portraits
by Rothenstein, William
London: Grant Richards, 1898. Original Illustrations. Very Good. Original Illustrations. Scarce. 750 copies printed. These are the disbound pages from English Portraits, with seventeen of Will Rothenstein’s twenty-four lithographs of well-known persons of his day, along with a page of complimentary comments about each person. Rothenstein (1872-1945) was famous for his portraits, and painted Albert Einstein, T.S. Eliot,... Read More
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Alice Rothenstein. Original pencil drawing
by Rothenstein, William
1913. Very Good. English artist, Sir William Rothenstein (1872 - 1945), was highly regarded for his portraits of authors, royalty, and other famous persons. He was also an official war artist during both world wars and served as the Principal of the Royal College of Art between the wars. This is a lovely pencil drawing on paper of... Read More
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Alice Rothenstein. Original pencil drawing
by Rothenstein, William
1890. Very Good. English artist, Sir William Rothenstein (1872 - 1945), was highly regarded for his portraits of authors, royalty, and other famous persons. He was also an official war artist during both world wars and served as the Principal of the Royal College of Art between the wars. This is a nice pencil drawing on paper of... Read More
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Portrait of Stephen Phillips (lithograph)
by Rothenstein, William
1898. Fine. RARE. Handsome original lithograph portrait of Stephen Phillips (1864 - 1915), the English poet and dramatist. The print was issued as part of a portfolio, Liber Juniorum, 1898, 50 copies, and also separately. Printed in red. Signed and dated by the artist on the stone. Published in "Liber Juniorum" (1898). Light soiling to print. 11" x... Read More
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Men & Memories 1872-1938
by Rothenstein, William; Mary Lago, editor
Columbia, MO: University of Missouri Press, 1978. Hardcover. Near Fine. Hardcover. Originally published by Chatto and Windus in Great Britain.The text for this abridged edition was taken from the three volumes of Rothenstein's memoirs.The editor writes that this abridged, annotated edition offers a belated opportunity for giving this important artist his due. Bound in black cloth with gilt... Read More
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Portrait of Sir Frank Short (lithograph)
by Rothenstein, William
1921. Fine. Original lithograph portrait of Sir Frank Short (1857 - 1945), eminent English printmaker. Inscribed, signed, and dated on stone by the artist. Crease to edge of print which does not affect the image. The bottom right corner of the paper has been torn; this also does not affect the image. Light browning to edges of the... Read More
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Novitates Zoologicae. A Journal of Zoology in Connection with the Tring Museum. Volume I. PLATE IV ONLY: Metallura Atrigularis and Metallura Baroni (hummingbirds)
by Rothschild, Hon. Walter; Ernst Hartert, adn Dr. K. Jordan (editors); J.G. Keulemans (illustrator)
London: Hazell Watson, and Viney, 1894. Unbound. Fine. Unbound. Handcolored lithograph of four hummingbirds - including male and female. Fine condition. Suitable for framing. Size: about 11.5 x 7.5 inches. PRINT/122719.
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Novitates Zoologicae. A Journal of Zoology in Connection with the Tring Museum. Volume II. PLATE IV ONLY: Cobus Penricei, Cobus Defassus, Cubus Ellipsiprymnus (Antelope)
by Rothschild, Hon. Walter; Ernst Hartert, adn Dr. K. Jordan (editors); J.G. Keulemans (illustrator)
London: Hazell Watson, and Viney, 1895. Unbound. Fine. Unbound. Handcolored lithograph of an antelope and two additional sets of horns for subspecies. Fine condition. Suitable for framing. Size: about 11.5 x 7.5 inches. PRINT/122719.
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Novitates Zoologicae. A Journal of Zoology in Connection with the Tring Museum. Volume I. PLATE III ONLY: Turturoena Sharpei, Salvad (Pigeon)
by Rothschild, Hon. Walter; Ernst Hartert, and Dr. K. Jordan (editors); J.G. Keulemans (illustrator)
London: Hazell Watson, and Viney, 1894. Unbound. Fine. Unbound. Handcolored lithograph of a pigeon. Fine condition. Suitable for framing. Size: about 11.5 x 7.5 inches. PRINT/122719.
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Novitates Zoologicae. A Journal of Zoology in Connection with the Tring Museum. Volume I. PLATE XV ONLY: Dysithamnus Tucuyensis and Eupsychortyx Mocquerysi (pheasant and white-spotted antvireo)
by Rothschild, Hon. Walter; Ernst Hartert, adn Dr. K. Jordan (editors); J.G. Keulemans (illustrator)
London: Hazell Watson, and Viney, 1894. Unbound. Fine. Unbound. Handcolored lithograph of two birds - a pheasant and a "white-spotted antvireo." Fine condition. Suitable for framing. Size: about 11.5 x 7.5 inches. PRINT/122719.
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Campagnes Memorables Des Francais En Egypte. En Italie, En Hollande, En Allemagne, en Prusse, En Pologne. En Russie, En Saxe, Etc. our Histoire Complete de Toutes Les Operations Militaires de la France Depuis L'Epoque de L'Expedition D'Egypte Jusqu'a Celle Du Traite de Paix De 20 Novembre 1815 2 Volumes
by Roullion-Petit, F.
Paris: Chez Bance Aine, Marchand D'Estampes et Editeur, 1817. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. These scarce two volumes, published four years before his death, offer a monumental history of Napoleon Bonaparte's many military campaigns from 1798 until his final exile to St. Helena in 1815. The tone is exalting and celebratory of his battlefield achievements and the glory they... Read More
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La Litterature de L'Age Baroque en France. Circe et le Paon
by Rousset, Jean
Paris: Librairie Jose Corti, 1953. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. Inscribed by Blaise Allan to Donald Gurney. Blaise Allan was the pseudonym of French author Alfred Rosset. In original blue paper wrappers with black title to spine and front cover. Blue covers have faded to tan. There are a few chips and closed tears to the edges of the... Read More
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A Missonary Among Cannibals; Or, the Life of John Hunt, Who Was Eminently Successful in Converting the People of Fiji from Cannibalism to Christianity
by Rowe, George Stringer
New York: Phillips & Hunt, 1880. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. American Edition. John Hunt (1812 - 1848) was an English missionary known for converting Fijian cannibals to Methodism. He died of dysentary, which was fairly common in Fiji, at age thirty-six. (Wikipedia). Bound in brick red cloth boards with gilt title to spine and black decoration to... Read More
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Thomas Rowlandson
by Rowlandson, Thomas
New York: Artbook Museum. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Very good in portfolio binding, with brown cloth and grey paper boards. Some soiling around the edges of the portfolio. 12 color plates in textured paper frames. A few of the frames have soiling or smudging in a couple of spots, but the plates are clean. Art. ART2/10260.
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The Ethel M. Wood Lecture. 1957. Jewish Apocalyptic and the Dead Sea Scrolls
by Rowley, H.H.
London: University of London / Athlone Press, 1957. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. Lecture delivered on 12 March 1957. Octavo in light blue side-stapled paper wrappers with red title to front cover. Browning to edges of wrappers, minor soiling and small dampstain to front wrappers. Clean interior. 36 pages. JUD/090815.
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The FRA: Exponent of the American Philosophy. Vol. VII July, 1911. No. 4
by [Roycrofters] Hubbard, Elbert
East Aurora, NY: Elbert Hubbard, 1911. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. Elbert Green Hubbard (1856 - 1915) was an American author, publisher, artist, and philosopher who founded the Roycroft artisan community. He admired the work of William Morris and sought to emulate his Arts and Crafts style in America. Oversized off-white paper wrappers with orange title and photographic illustration... Read More
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The Catholic University of America Studies in American Church History. Vol. XXII: The Beginnings of the Society of St. Sulpice in the United States (1791 - 1829). A Dissertation
by Ruane, Joseph William
Washington DC: The Catholic University of America, 1935. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. Light brown paper wrappers with black title to spine and front cover. Minor chipping to edges of wrappers. Penned ownership marking to half-title page, else clean. Minor browning to margins. 266 pages. REL/072220.
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Pablo Picasso: Retrospektive im Museum of Modern Art, New York
by Rubin, William [editor]
Munich: Prestel, 1980. Hardcover. Very Good +. Hardcover. Black paper covered boards with white title to front board and to spine. Minor bumping to spine ends and corners. Slight toning to edges of pages. Else is clean and bright and filled with illustrations in both full color and black and white. Index, 472 pages. IN GERMAN. ART/508171. ... Read More
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Die Verwandlungen der Abu Seid von Serug, oder die Makamen des Hariri. 2 volumes in 1
by Rückert, Friedrich
Stuttgart and Tubingen: Gotta'scher, 1844. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover. 2 volumes in 1. Erster und Zweiter Band. Dritte Auflage. (Third Edition.) Three quarter leather with marbled paper covered boards and gilt title to spine. Front board is detached and is heavily rubbed and scuffed; dampstaining near top of hinge through page 90, sporadic foxing. 216 pages plus 242 pages.... Read More
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An Evil Motherhood: An Impressionist Novel
by Ruding, Walt
London: Elkin Mathews, 1896. Hard Cover. Very good in very good glassine. Hard Cover. First edition, second issue. With one frontispiece by Aubrey Beardsley - “Portrait of the Author." Very good in original dark blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine and front board. Light blue spider web illustration to front board. Bump and chipping to cloth... Read More
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1966 Touchstone
by Rudman, Harriet [editor]
Frederick, MD: Hood College, 1966. Hardcover. Very Good +. Hardcover. Brown leatherette with embossed title to front board and spine. Minor rubbing to boards and minor wear to edges. Owner's signature on front pastedown. Signature and note on front endpage. Second inscription on rear endpage. Two small closed tears, else is clean and bright. Index, 228 pages. Maryland.... Read More
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