S. Hurok Presents Col. W.deBasil's Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo (5 issues)
New York: Nicolas Publishing Company. Pictorial wrappers. Near Fine. (5) issues of Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo, each crisp, bright and easily VG+ to Near Fine in its stapled pictorial wrappers, each the catalogue for one of the seasons: 1) S. Hurok Presentations for the Seasons 1935-1936; 2) S. Hurol Presents Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Season 1938-1939; 3)... Read More
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Sue Williams: Art for the Institution and the Home
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Cologne, Germany: Verlag Der Buchhandlung Walter Konig, 2002. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. Impressive Sue Williams joint catalogue of the 2002 and 2003 shows at the Secesion in Vienna and the Institute Valencia d'Art Modern (IVAM). A bright, Fine copy in its pictorial wrappers. Quarto, 104 pgs., beautiful color reproductions thruout. Text in English, German and Spanish. ... Read More
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Agnes Keil: Bronze
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Germany: Memminger Medien Centrum, 2007. 1st. Hardcover. Collectible; Fine. The 2007 1st edition, limited to 1,000 copies. Bright and Fine in its dark laminate boards. Oblong octavo, crisp images of these impressive bronze figurines.
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Gary Stephan: Architetture senza archeologia
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Turin, Italy: Galeria in Arco, 1993. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. A pristine copy of the catalogue of the April-May 1993 exhibition at Turin's Galeria in Arco. Bright and Fine in its original wrappers.
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Jan Groover: Photographs
Purchase, NY: Neunerger Museum, 1983. Pictorial wrappers. Fine. A very sharp copy of the catalogue based on the April-June 1983 exhibition at the Neuberger Museum at SUNY Purchase. Tight and Near Fine in its dark-brown pictorial wrappers, with just a touch of spotting along the fore-edge.
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Mary Heilmann: A Survey
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Boston: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 1990. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. The catalogue based on the March-May 1990 exhibition at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art. Bright and Near Fine in its stapled, pictorial wrappers.
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The Exorcist (Signed Photograph of the Original Poster)
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Original wraps. Near Fine. A nice collection of "Exorcist"-related signatures (all gotten by the same person) on a photograph of the iconic image of the exorcist himself (Max Von Sydow) standing in front of the fog-enshrouded Georgetown home. SIGNED BY WILLIAM FRIEDKIN, WILLIAM PETER BLATTY, LINDA BLAIR AND AMERICAN AVANT-GARDE COMPOSER GEORGE CRUMB, WHOSE COMPOSITION "BLACK ANGELS" (SPECIFICALLY,... Read More
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Signed Photograph of Robert DeNiro in the Ring as Boxer Jake LaMotta
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Original wraps. Fine. Crisp, very sharp color photograph of Robert DeNiro in the ring as Jake LaMotta in a scene from "Raging Bull". Signed by DeNiro in a clean, clear blue marker. The photograph measures 8"x10" and, except for a small tag at the rear which has been neatly crossed out, would be considered pristine.
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The WGN Broadcasting Auditorium Competition (With Its Original Shipping Carton)
WGN (The Chicago Tribune), 1934. Pictorial boards. Near Fine. Uncommon 1934 announcement --in book form-- of the upcoming "WGN Broadcasting Auditorium Competition". (The opening paragraph: "WGN, the Chicago Tribune radio station, proposes to erect on the property at Michigan Avenue and Illinois Street, adjoining Tribune Tower, a building which will house its broadcasting studios. The building when completed... Read More
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Diane Arbus
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Millerton, New York: Aperture, 1972. Decorative Cloth. Collectible; Fine/Very Good. A handsome copy of the 1972 1st edition of this landmark of post-War photography --and American portraiture. Tight and crisp and Near Fine in a bright, price-intact, VG dustjacket, with one 3" closed tear along the font panel's top-edge and very light creasing at the foot of the... Read More
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Ralph Wickiser: The Four Seasons--Works from the 1970's
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Walter Wickiser Gallery. 1st. Original Wraps. Collectible; Fine. A very sharp copy of the catalogue issued by New York's Walter Wickiser Gallery. Near Fine in its pictorial wrappers. New York's "Hirschl & Adler Gallery" blindstamp at the title page.
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The Wood and the Graver: The Work of Fritz Eichenberg
New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1977. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Fritz Eichenberg. WARMLY INSCRIBED BY FRITZ EICHENBERG on the half-title. An all-but-pristine copy to boot of the 1977 1st trade edition. Clean and Fine in a crisp, price-intact, Fine dustjacket. Tall quarto, Introduction by Alan Fern of the Library of Congress. Dozens and dozens of examples thoughout of Eichenberg's dramatic,... Read More
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Henri Matisse: Drawings 1914-1952
London: Lumley Cazalet Ltd, 2000. Pictorial wrappers. Near Fine. The uncommon catalogue based on the June-July 2000 exhibition at London's Lumley Cazalet Ltd. A very sharp copy. Crisp and Near Fine in its pictorial wrappers.
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Building Almanac: The Business of Farming -- 748 Ideas for Building--Remodeling--Decorating
Chicago: United States Gypsum Co, 1946. Spiral bound wraps. Near Fine. Scarce 1946 almanac, published by the United States Gypsum Company, on "building, remodeling, decorating" farms. Colorful and very attractive in its spiral-bound, laminate card wrappers. Light peeling to the laminate at the rear panel, with just a touch of loss to the text, otherwise clean as could... Read More
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Playboy (The 1955 Complete Run -- Only Playboy's 2nd Full Year)
Chicago: HMH Publishing Co, 1955. Magazines. Near Fine. An uncommon 1955 complete run, marking only Playboy's 2nd full year in operation. 11 volumes all told, with March 1955, famously, never having been published. Includes the scarce January 1955 issue, with its infamous Betty Page centerfold. Each issue crisp, very sharp and Near Fine in its stapled, pictorial wrappers.... Read More
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Golden Caribbean and West Indies Cruises of the Great White Fleet
United Fruit Company (Steamship Service), 1932. Decorative Wrappers. Very Good +. Uncommon 1932 booklet by the United Fruit Company, showcasing its Golden Cruises and West Indies cruises. Crisp and VG+ in its stapled wrappers, with its wonderful Art Deco cover. Light offsetting at the front panel, otherwise very clean. "Great White Fleet: To Cuba -- Jamaica -- Panama--... Read More
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Treasury Decisions Under Internal-Revenue Laws of the United States (Vol. 20 January-December, 1918)
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Washington: Government Printing Office, 1919. 1st. Cloth. Collectible; Very Good. A study of the Treasury Department decisions under the recently-formed "Internal Revenue" laws during 1918. Solid and VG in its beige cloth, with light soiling to the panels and mild fading along the spine. Octavo, 600 pgs.
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The Billings Microscope Collection of the Medical Museum -- Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Washington, D.C.: The American Registry of Pathology, 1967. Cloth. Very Good +. A solid, presentable copy of the 1967 1st edition. Tight and VG+ in its green cloth, with slightly-rubbed gilt-titling and device to the front panel and very mild soiling/scuffing at the panels. #518 of 1,000 copies issued (as stated on the publisher's gold limitation plate along... Read More
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Early Photograph of John Le Carre by German Photographer Horst Tappe
New York: PIX Incorporated, 1965. Photograph. Very Good +. A rich 1965 portrait of a young John Le Carre (pseud. of David Cornwell) by the German literary photographer Horst Tappe. Light creasing along the edges, otherwise crisp and bright. The photograph measures 7" wide x 10" tall and includes Horst Tappe's stamp at the rear.
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The Blind and the Deaf 1900
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Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906. Cloth. Collectible; Very Good. First Thus. A Special Report issued by the Department of Commerce and Labor's Bureau of the Census. A formal statistical breakdown of turn-of-the-century numbers on blind and deaf populations, schooling patterns and trends, etc. VG in its navy-blue cloth, with bright silver lettering to the front panel and... Read More
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Kokeshi Dolls
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Japan: A.D./S. Makinai. Original Wraps. Collectible; Very Good. 1st Edition. Lovely catalogue, based on the Japanese exhibition, of Kokeshi Dolls. Solid and VG+ in its original dark wrappers. Oblong, 16mo., crisp color and black-and-white photography thruout. "...presented to the American public under the auspices of the Japan Society of New York, with the cooperation of JETRO, the Japan... Read More
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Harry Callahan: Color
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Providence, RI: Matrix Publications, 1980. Decorative Cloth. Collectible; Very Good. SIGNED BY HARRY CALLAHAN on the half-title. A tight, well-preserved copy to boot of the 1980 stated 1st edition. VG+ in its original light-green cloth. Customary light fading along the spine, otherwise clean as could be. Also includes a VG example of publisher's decorative slipcase, with light offsetting... Read More
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Drum Majorette and Major Paper Dolls:100 Pieces to Play With
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Chicago: Merrill Publishing Co, 1942. Original Wraps. Collectible; Very Good. 1942 1st edition. Clean and well-preserved and completely intact in its colorful wrappers. 100 separate doll cut-out costumes. Folio. A solid VG+ copy.
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The Sleeping Car Conductor: Official Organ of the Order of Sleeping Car Conductors (24 Monthly Issues)
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Kansas City, MO: The Order of Sleeping Car Conductors. Original Wraps. Collectible; Very Good. First Thus. A wonderful piece of early American labor-- and railroad-- history. 24 bound issues (the entire years 1924-1925) of the monthly "The Sleeping Car Conductor". Packed with anecdotal information and observations from the road, these monthlies really are travel literature and document each... Read More
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Vanity Fair--July 1934
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New York: Conde Nast Publications, Inc, 1934. Original Wraps. Collectible; Very Good. A solid, tight copy of the July 1934 issue of Vanity Fair. Bright and VG in its pictorial wrappers. Tall quarto, 72 pgs. Designed by Vanity Fair's formidable art director, M.F. Agha.
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