A Tale From Horseford
by Alberta, Elkins
Portsmouth, OH: The Gilguy Press, 1982. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Brown cloth boards, letterpress. 56x48mm. 14pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Numbered limited edition, 119 of 200.
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The Golden Manuscripts [Alchemy]
by Albertus, Frater
Kila, Montana: Kessinger Publishing Co, nd. Paperback. Original Wraps. Near Fine in Wraps. Paperback. Original Wraps. From the personal library collection of Brian Cotnoir, alchemist, artist and award-winning filmmaker. Author of Practical Alchemy: Guide to the Great Work, The Emerald Tablet, a series of Alchemical ‘Zines, Alchemical Meditations, Alchemy: The Poetry of Matter and most recently On Alchemy:... Read More
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Der lange verborgene Schatz und Haus = Freund, ober getreuer und Christlicher Unterricht für Jedermann, enthaltend Wunderbare und erprobte Mittel und Künste, für die Gebrechen der Menschen und am Vieh. Aus den arabisischen Schriften des weisen Alchymisten, Omar Arey, Emir Chemis Tschasmir, ins Deutsche ubersetzt und mit noch vielen andern Kunsten vermehrt
by [Albertus Magnus], [Hohman, Johann Georg], Omar Arey, Emir Chemis Tschasmir, [T.F. Scheffer, Printer]
Gedruckt in Pennsylvanien [Harrisburg]: Publisher not identified, 1847. Zweite vermahrte und verbesserte amerikan. Auslage. Herausgegeben von T.S----s [Second edition printed by T. F. Scheffer]. Hardcover. Very Good+. Zweite vermahrte und verbesserte amerikan. Auslage. Herausgegeben von T.S----s [Second edition printed by T. F. Scheffer]. Hardcover. Written by John George Hohman, The Long Hidden Friend first appeared in 1820 in... Read More
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Der lange verborgene Schatz und Haus = Freund, ober getreuer und Christlicher Unterricht für Jedermann, enthaltend Wunderbare und erprobte Mittel und Künste, für die Gebrechen der Menschen und am Vieh. Aus den arabisischen Schriften des weisen Alchymisten, Omar Arey, Emir Chemis Tschasmir, ins Deutsche ubersetzt und mit noch vielen andern Kunsten vermehrt
by [Albertus Magnus], [Hohman, Johann Georg], Omar Arey, Emir Chemis Tschasmir, [T.F. Scheffer, Printer]
Gedruckt in Pennsylvanien [Harrisburg]: Publisher not identified, 1837. Herausgegeben von T.S----s [First Edition printed by T. F. Scheffer]. Hardcover. Very Good+. Herausgegeben von T.S----s [First Edition printed by T. F. Scheffer]. Hardcover. Written by John George Hohman, The Long Hidden Friend first appeared in 1820 in German as Der Lange Verborgene Freund, appearing later in English as Pow-Wows;... Read More
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Poems and Drawings
by Albers, Josef
New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2006. Third Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good+. Third Edition. Original Wraps. Includes 22 black and white line drawings. Printed initially in an edition of 500 copies, this third edition includes four previously unpublished poems by Josef Albers, along with an introduction by Nicholas Fox Weber, Director of the Josef and Anni Albers... Read More
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Despite Straight Lines
by Albers, Josef; Francois Bucher
Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1977. Revised Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good+. Revised Edition. Original Wraps. This revised edition includes statements and poems by conceptual and postmodern artist Josef Albers, along with an analysis of his graphic black and white line constructions by Francois Bucher. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He... Read More
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The Book Most Comprehensive in Knowledge on Precious Stones [Alchemy]
by Al-Beruni
New Delhi: Adam Publishers, 2004. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good+ in Wraps. First Edition. Original Wraps. From the personal library collection of Brian Cotnoir, alchemist, artist and award-winning filmmaker. Author of Practical Alchemy: Guide to the Great Work, The Emerald Tablet, a series of Alchemical ‘Zines, Alchemical Meditations, Alchemy: The Poetry of Matter and most recently On... Read More
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Figures
by Aldrich, Jonathan
Portland, ME: Wolfe Editions, 2000. First Edition. Stringbound Wraps. Fine in Wraps.. First Edition. Stringbound Wraps. Letterpress printed by David Wolfe. A lovely copy of this charming collection of poetry. Tight, bright and unmarred. Deep purple wraps, black ink lettering, red string binding. Narrow 8vo. np. Signed by the author.
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Aldrich Family Genealogy and Crests (holographic)
by Aldrich, Mrs. Thomas Bailey
Portsmouth, NH (presumed), 1910. Hardcover. Very Good. (text block Fine).. Hardcover. This volume appears to be in the hand of Mrs. T.B. Aldrich with mounted plates of the family crests of the allied families. Genealogical data on the Aldrich and allied families with mounted plates of absolutely exceptional hand drawn family crests. Families include: Aldrich; Woodman; Eastman; Smith;... Read More
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A Bird of Paper:. Poems of Vincente Aleixandre
by Aleixandre, Vicente; Barnstone, Willis (trans)
International Poetry Forum/Byblos Editions, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Fine DJ.. First Edition. Hardcover. This edition precedes the 1982 first trade edition printed by Ohio U. Press. The author won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1977. Minor break in gilt (manufacturing flaw), inscribed to the printer. else tight, bright and unmarred. Original acetate DJ clear... Read More
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Hallucinations: The Science of Idiosyncratic Perception
by Aleman, André and Frank Larøi
Washington DC: American Psychological Association, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Underlined by Oliver Sacks. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific... Read More
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Le Tour du monde d’un flagellant, d’après le journal intime du Baron de M***
by Aléra, Don Brennus
Massy (Seine-et-Oise.): Select Bibliothèque, 1906. First Edition (presumed). Hardcover. Very Good. First Edition (presumed). Hardcover. The three illustrations are not signed, but resemble those by ‘Tack’ to be found in later works in this series. Early uncommong flagellation novel, quite sought after in any state. Overally, a very presentable example. "The Select-Bibliothèque was one of several publishing houses... Read More
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Heraldic Design: Its Origins, Ancient Forms and Modern Usage
by Allcock, Hubert
New York: Tudor Publishing Company, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Good Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Illustrated heraldry handbook with excellent examples of devices and heraldric designs, arms for the layman. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Bound in dark red cloth with gilt lettering with original dust jacket (unclipped). Clean and no visible damage, color bookjacket with some... Read More
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The History Of Norridgewock:. Comprising Memorials of the Aboriginal Inhabitants and Jesuit Missionaries, Hardships of the Pioneers, Biographica l Notices of the Early Settlers, and Ecclesiastical Sketches
by Allen, William
Norridgewock, ME: Edward J. Peet, 1849. First Edition. Hardcover. Good+ [Textblock Near Fine].. First Edition. Hardcover. Howes, A-164; Williamson, 258. Overally, a handsome copy of this early history. Light/moderate shelf/edge wear, tips through, wear at head and tail, spine shows evidence of historical repair, else tight, bright and unmarred. Brown cloth boards, gilt lettering. 12mo. 252pp. Illus. (b/w... Read More
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Mere Anarchy
by Allen, Woody
New York: Random House, 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscription on ffep: "To Oliver - a fellow non-believer-"--from Woody Allen. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and... Read More
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Tarcza Naptar 1898
by [Hungarian Almanac]
Posner: Kiadasn, 1898. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. [miniature]. [miniature]. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Printed in red and black ink. Notations throughout. Scarce generally, photographic frontis seldome found. Notations throughout, front joint split, else bright and tight. Full red leather boards, gilt lettering, photographic frontispiece, aeg. 49x36mm. 58pp. Illus. (b/w plate).
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Diegueño Curing Practices. San Diego Museum Papers, number 10
by Almstedt, Ruth Farrell
San Diego, CA: Museum of Man, Balboa Park, 1977. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine in Wraps. First Edition. Original Wraps. Study of the Diegueño (Sp.) peoples', or indigenous Kumeyaay of San Diego County and Northern Baja Mexico, California, healing practices. Lists of materia medica and bioregional plants and their medicinal uses. Also a section on witchcraft and... Read More
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Physiology in Diseases of the Heart and Lungs
by Altschule, M. D.
Boston, MA: Harvard University Press, 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. No DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. Very minimal shelf wear, spine very lightly sunned, else tight, bright and unmarred. Red cloth boards, gilt lettering. 8vo. 368pp. Index.
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Germanic Libris Miniaturias: Taxidermied Bookcover
by Amato, Cristina
New York: CAW, 2010. Unique. Hardcover. Fine. Unique. Hardcover. "These libris Miniaturias cover specimens are each 1.5 high, attached with insect pins to a linen backing inside a glass-fronted wooden frame. They are made with alum-tawed goatskin over wooden boards; the top cover has brass bosses, and features a blind stamp of a Grecian style woman playing a... Read More
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Cover: May 1979 Volume 1 Number 1
by Aminoff, Judith (ed)
New York: ArtCover, 1979. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good+ in Wraps. First Edition. Original Wraps. First issue of periodical published in May 1979 and devoted to conceptual art and artists, edited by Judith Aminoff. This debute issue featured work by Lea Douglas, Les Levine, Suzanne Harris, Richard Nonas, Barbara Kruger, Micha Laury, Gerard Hovagimyan, Dennis Oppenheim, Peter... Read More
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Stories from Hans Andersen
by Andersen, Hans; Dulac, Edmund (illus)
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1911. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+ in Fair DJ.. Second Edition. Hardcover. Widely considered one of Dulac's best works. Though obviously flawed, the presence of [most of] the very scarce DJ is quite unusual. Overall, a handsome copy of this significant work. Minor shelf/edge wear, touch of glue toning at preliminaries, minor foxing at... Read More
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The Princess and the Swineherd
by Andersen, H. C.
Manteno, IL: The Bronte Press, 1988. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Publisher. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Burgundy faux leather boards, gilt lettering and design on front cover, hand colored and written title page, marbled endpapers. 66x54mm. np. Illus. (hand colored). Numbered limited edition, this being 98 of 100.
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Lily Lou
by Anderson, Holly
New York: Purgatory Pie Press, 1986. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Fine DJ.. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine press edition using a variety of typefaces (ten) on Amora paper. Letterpress work by Dikko Faust. Designed and editted by Esther K. Smith. Signed by all parties. A very handsome copy. Signed by all involved parties, else tight, bright and unmarred.... Read More
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Colour Healing: Chromotherapy and How It Works
by Anderson, Mary
New York: Samuel Weiser, 1979. Second Edition (Enlarged). Original Wraps. Very Good+. Second Edition (Enlarged). Original Wraps. Sometimes called color therapy, colorology or cromatherapy, it is an alternative healing medicine method, using light in the form of color to balance "energy" lacking from a person's body, whether it be on physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental levels. Using color... Read More
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Midwifery for Nurses
by Andrews, Henry Russell; Victor Lack
London: Edward Arnold & Co, 1939. Eighth Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. Eighth Edition. Hardcover. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so,... Read More
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