Birds of Sorrow A No Play. Translated by Meredith Weatherby & Bruce Rogers
by Zeami, Motokiyo
Tokyo: Obunsha, 1947. First Edition. Illus. Text in Japanese and English. 64; 29, [3]pp. 8vo. Pictorial wrappers. VG. First Edition. Illus. Text in Japanese and English. 64; 29, [3]pp. 8vo. Inscribed by Weatherby on front pastedown.
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Watercolor of Ruin in background and Trees in foreground. Inscribed 'seinem lieben Gerhard zur frenndt Erinnerunng Berlin 26 Sept. 1875
by Zekeli, Fr
1875. 1 vols. Image size 14 1/2 x 12 inches. Framed and glazed. 1 vols. Image size 14 1/2 x 12 inches.
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The Trial of John Peter Zenger, of New-York, Printer: Who was charged with having printed and published a libel against the Government, and acquitted. With a Narrative of his Case. To which is now added, being never printed before, the Trial of Mr. William Owen, Bookseller, near Temple-Bar, Who was also Charged with the Publication of a Libel against the Government
by Zenger, John Peter
London: J. Almon, 1765. 59, [1]pp. Ad leaf on verso of the final leaf. 8vo. Expertly bound in quarter calf and marbled paper boards. Minor paper repairs to title margins. 59, [1]pp. Ad leaf on verso of the final leaf. 8vo. Zenger's trial represented the first case involving freedom of the press in America: “One of the famous... Read More
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The Trial of John Peter Zenger, of New-York, Printer; who Was Tried and Acquitted, for Printing and Publishing a Libel against the Government. With The Pleadings and Arguments on both Sides
by Zenger, John Peter
London: P. Brown, 1752. Third London edition. [4], 74, [2]pp. 8vo. Expertly bound in quarter calf and marbled paper boards. Very good. Third London edition. [4], 74, [2]pp. 8vo. Zenger's trial represented the first case involving freedom of the press in America: “One of the famous decisions in legal history, establishing the epochal doctrine of the freedom of... Read More
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Bibliografie Ceske historie
by Zibrt, Cenek
Praze (Prague), 1912. 4to. Black cloth and marbled boards. Fine with unususal bookplate of Judr. Karel Hubacek. 4to.
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Die Landpartie. Aus meiner Jungszeit
by Zille, Heinrich
[Berlin: H Birkholz Druck-Werkstätte, 1920. First edition, no. 92 of 100 numbered copies, signed in ink by the artist: “Dieses Exemplar hat die Nummer 92 und is von mir koloriert, H. Zille”. 8 lithographic plates (containing 11 images and handwritten text), printed rectos only, colored by the artist. Manuscript statement of limitation on verso of title leaf. 1 vols.... Read More
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Rural Families on Relief. Works Progress Administration: Division of Social Research
by Zimmerman, Carle C. & Nathan L. Whetten
Washington: GPO, 1938. Research Monograpgh XVII. Photographs by Ben Shahn, Lange and Lee. 161pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Blue cloth. Fine in VG/F dj. Research Monograpgh XVII. Photographs by Ben Shahn, Lange and Lee. 161pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Signed by Zimmerman on the ffep.
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Chineisches Porzellan. Seine Geschichte, Kunst und Technik
by Zimmerman, Prof Ernst
Leipzig: Verlag von Klinkhardt & Biermann, 1913. First edition. Vol I Text: x, 235 pp. Vol. II 32 pp. of text and 140 full page plates, some in colour. 2 vols. 4to. Original yellow cloth, minor wear to head of text volume, else fine, some unobtrusive pencil underlining. First edition. Vol I Text: x, 235 pp. Vol. II... Read More
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American Types
by Zim" [Zimmerman, Eugene, after]
1893. 23 pen and ink drawings affixed to a sheet of ruled paper on card mount, signed "from sketches by 'Zim'" lower right on paper. Some foxing, wear to mount with some loss. 23 pen and ink drawings affixed to a sheet of ruled paper on card mount, signed "from sketches by 'Zim'" lower right on paper. Highly... Read More
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A People's History of the United States
by Zinn, Howard
New York: Harper & Row, 1980. First edition. 614 pp. 8vo. Blue cloth boards in dust jacket. Ex-library with tape stains to boards, stamps, numbers, etc.; otherwise, edgewear, text unmarked but lightly toned throughout. DJ has sticker ghost to spine foot, toning, mild sun to spine, mild wear to spine ends; overall a very good copy. First edition.... Read More
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Istanbul ve Boğaziçi: Bizans ve Osmanlı Medeniyetlerinin Âsâr-ı Bâkıyesi
by Ziya, Mehmed
Istanbul: Maarif-i Umumiye Nezareti Telif ve Tercüme Dairesi. Dar al-Tiba‘at al ‘Amirah, 1920. With 183 illustrations including photographic plates, 1 engraved map, 2 folding maps, and 1 folding plate. [22], 528 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Black cloth. Light traces of dampstaining, some toning to first and last leaves. Mevlevi sikkesi-style ownership stamp (illegible) on title page. Very good. ... Read More
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Collection of 36 Autograph Letters, signed, from Alexander Gunn to William C. Whitney, and 2 letters from acquaintances of Gunn to Whitney and Senator Mark Hanna
by (Zoar, Ohio) Gunn, Alexander
1901. 1 vols. Various sizes. Generally in very good condition, some with original envelopes. 1 vols. Various sizes. Gunn, a friend of William C. Whitney, McKinley, and Mark Hanna, was a wealthy Cleveland businessman who retired to spend the last 20 years of his life in Zoar, the commune in Ohio. His note-books, covering 1883-1901, were discovered after... Read More
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Fifty-Second Annual Meeting Pacific Divsion American association for the Advancement of Science...WITH: Principal Publications of Dr. Claude E. Zobell (with manuscript addition at end)
by Zobell, Claude Ephraim (1904-1989)
San Diego & LaJolla, 1972. 8vo. Fine. 8vo. Both inscribed by Zobell, American microbiologist and marine biologist.
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Introduction to Marine Microbiology
by ZoBell, Claude Ephraim (1904-1989)
[La Jolla, Calif.]: Scripps, 1959. Reprint. 23pp. 4to. Self wrappers. Very Good. Reprint. 23pp. 4to. Inscribed on front cover "To Laslo Magyar with personal regards from the author, Claude E. ZoBel. Laid in is an annotated bio (talking about his wife)l.
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Horse, Foot, and Dragoons. Sketches of Army Life at Home and Aboad
by Zogbaum, Rufus Fairchild
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1888. First edition. Illustrated by the author, the frontispiece illustration is on india paper and tipped in. 176pp. 1 vols. 4to. Original blue illustrated cloth. Some rubbing, tears along inner hinges, light browning of text, but a good copy. First edition. Illustrated by the author, the frontispiece illustration is on india paper and... Read More
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Autograph letter, signed ("Emile Zola"), [to Charles Coligny?]
by Zola, Émile
Paris, 1867. In French. 1 page. 8vo. Faint soling, remnant of mounts to verso at corners. In French. 1 page. 8vo. Zola writes that he has rewritten the beginning of Un marriage d'amour, requesting that proofs be sent soon, that he convey to Arsène Houssaye thanks for proposing to advertise the novel's publication, suggesting that the work be... Read More
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Contes à Ninon
by Zola, Émile
Paris: J. Hetzel et A. Lacroix, 1864. First edition of the author’s first book. [4], 320 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Full blue morocco gilt, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., by Taffin, with the original yellow printed wrappers bound in. Very good (head rubbed, slight toning to a few leaves). With loosely inserted calling card of the author. First edition of... Read More
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Autograph note, signed (“Emile Zola”), acknowledging the loan of two books
by Zola, Emile
Paris, n.d.. 5 lines in ink on his engraved calling card, Rue de Bruxelles 21 bis. 1 vols. 2-1/2 x 4 inches. Toned, adhesive residue on verso. 5 lines in ink on his engraved calling card, Rue de Bruxelles 21 bis. 1 vols. 2-1/2 x 4 inches. A bold signature from the great French novelist Emile Zola (1840-1902):... Read More
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Anders Zorn Aquafortiste
by (ZORN, ANDERS) Romdahl, Axel L.
Paris: H. Floury Éditeur, 1923. Frontispiece. self portrait & 119 reproductions of Zorn's engravings, each with a captioned tissue-guard 30 pp. of text. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in three quarter green morocco and marbled boards, gilt spine, t.e.g. Fine, with original wrappers bound in. Frontispiece. self portrait & 119 reproductions of Zorn's engravings, each with a captioned tissue-guard... Read More
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[Dreyhundert auserlesene amerikanische Gewächse] Amerikanische Gewachse nach Linneischer Ordnung. Des dritten hunderts zwote Halfte. von Tab. 251 bis 300
by Zorn, Johann
Nurnberg: auf Kosten der Raspischen Buchhandlung, 1788. Volume 3, only. [ii], 59-72pp (consisting of 14-page publisher's printed index and detailed description of plates). 50 hand colored engraved plates. 8vo. Contemporary half calf and pastepaper boards. Armorial bookplate. Volume 3, only. [ii], 59-72pp (consisting of 14-page publisher's printed index and detailed description of plates). 50 hand colored engraved plates.... Read More
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Venetia Felix Gabriel bella Chronicler of the Republic. [Text in English and Italian.]
by Zorzi, Alvise
Milan: Franco Maria Ricci, 1989. First edition, #788 of 5000 copies on handlaid paper. 67 tipped in colour plates. 1 vols. 4to. Black decoarted cloth. Fine in drop box. First edition, #788 of 5000 copies on handlaid paper. 67 tipped in colour plates. 1 vols. 4to.
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Abaellino, the Bravo of Venice; A Romance translated from the German by M. G. Lewis
by Zschokke, Heinrich
Baltimore: Printed and sold by Warner & Hanna, 1809. First American from the fifth London Edition. Pp.viii, 299, [1 blank], [4 pages advertisements captioned “Warner 7 Hanna have for sale an extensive assortment of Novels, Romances &c. Among which are:” listing titles through“Peregrin Pickle” with prices. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half red morocco, gilt rules on spine. Quite rubbed,... Read More
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Medicinisches Tischbuch; oder Cur und Präservation der Krankheiten durch diatische Mittel
by Zuckert, Johann Friederich
Berlin: August Mylius, 1775. Enlarged second edition. xxiv, 370, [6] pp. 8vo. Contemporary sheep, spine gilt with two citron morocco labels. Binding rubbed, text toned. Enlarged second edition. xxiv, 370, [6] pp. 8vo. Scarce enlarged second edition of a manual of dietetics, by Zuckert (1737-1778), first published by the same printer in 1771. This is a medical guidebook... Read More
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55 Poems
by Zukofsky, Louis
Prairie City, Illinois: The Press of James A. Decker, 1941. First edition. 126pp. 8vo. Cloth, w/o labels on spine and upper cover (conforming to none of the 4 binding variants). Fine. First edition. 126pp. 8vo. Zukofsky, Bibliography p. 9
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