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Kipling, Rudyard.

Life’s Handicap: Being Stories of Mine Own People.

London: Macmillan and Co, 1891.

First edition of Kipling’s collection of short stories on the British in India. Octavo, original cloth decorated in gilt. In very good condition.

Friedman, David.

The Machinery of Freedom. Guide to a Radical Capitalism.

New York: Arlington House Publishers, 1978.

First edition of David Friedman’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Toni David Friedman.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Malaparte, Curzio.

The Skin.

London: Alvin Redman Limited, 1952.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Translated from the Italian, La Pelle, by David Moore. Very good in the rare original dust jacket.

Woolf, Virginia.

To the Lighthouse.

London: Leonard & Virginia Woolf at the Hogarth Press, 1927.

First edition of one of Woolf’s most popular and acclaimed major novels, in the extremely rare original dust jacket designed by Vanessa Bell, Woolf’s sister. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with light rubbing and wear to the crown of the spine. Jacket design by Vanessa Bell. From the libraryContinue reading "To the Lighthouse."

Klein, William.

William Klein. Photographe Etc.

Paris: Centre Georges Pompidou, 1983.

First edition. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. In fine condition.

Jones, Owen.

Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of the Alhambra.

London: Owen Jones, 1841-45.

First edition of this monumental work on The Alhambra. Elephant folio,  two volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, as issued. In excellent condition with some wear to the binding, plates in exceptional condition.

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French Book of Prayer.

Paris: c. 1697.

Rare late 17th century Book of Prayer. Octavo, bound in one quarter vellum over speckled red boards with a hand painted coat of arms to the front panel, all edges red, illustrated with two engravings, text in French manuscript. Dedicated on the title page to Madame de Maintenon. In very good condition.

Dunsterville, Major-General L. C.

Stalky’s Adventures.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1928.

First edition of this autobiography by Major-General Dunsterville. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Schuyler, George S.

Slaves Today: A Story of Liberia.

New York: Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1931.

First edition of “the first novel about Africa written by an African American” (Aric Putnam). Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Dan John from George S. Schuyler.” In very good condition. Books signed and inscribed by Schuyler are rare.

Bagehot, Walter.

Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market.

london: Henry S. King, 1873.

First edition of this “undying classic” (J.M. Keynes). Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition, contemporary bookplate to the pastedown. A very nice example.

Kazantzakis, Nikos.

Taxidevontas Aglia [England: A Travel Journal].

Athens: Pyrsos, 1941.

Rare first edition in Greek of Kazantzakis’ travelogue of England. Octavo, original wrappers. In very good condition with light rubbing.

Illustrated by Romeyn De Hooghe.

Biblia, Dat is, De gantsche H. Schriftuure vervattende alle de Boeken des Ouden ende Nieuwen Testaments; Nu Van nieuws uyt D.M. Luthers Hoogduitse Bybel in onze Nederlandsche Taale getrouwelyk overgezet, Tot dienst van de Christelyke Gemeynten, d’Onveranderde Augsburgsche Confessie toegedaan in deeze Nederlanden. [Biblia Neerlandica].

Amsterdam: Jacob Lindenberg, 1702.

Rare early 18th century Dutch Luther Bible illustrated with exquisite engravings by renowned Dutch Baroque artist Romeyn de Hooghe. Folio, original full calf with ruling and central motifs to the panels stamped in blind, brass cornerpieces and clasps, illustrated with engravings including frontispiece portrait of Martin Luther, pictorial title page, portrait of Henricus Vos. Amstelodamensis,Continue reading "Biblia, Dat is, De gantsche H. Schriftuure vervattende alle de Boeken des Ouden ende Nieuwen Testaments; Nu Van nieuws uyt D.M. Luthers Hoogduitse Bybel in onze Nederlandsche Taale getrouwelyk overgezet, Tot dienst van de Christelyke Gemeynten, d’Onveranderde Augsburgsche Confessie toegedaan in deeze Nederlanden. [Biblia Neerlandica]."

[Prince, Marie].

1940s Westover Schoolgirl Scrapbook.

Rare scrapbook from the collection of Marie Prince, documenting her tenure at The Westover preparatory school for girls in the early 1940s. Quarto, bound in three quarters morocco, the scrapbook contains several letters, notes, and large format photographs. In near fine condition.

Thomas, Douglas H. [John Hanson].

John Hanson Genealogical Archive.

c. 1880-1885.

Rare genealogical archive documenting the life and heritage of the first President of the Confederation Congress John Hanson, whose biographers have argued to be the true first President of the United States. The archive is composed primarily of letters, historical records and biographical documents prepared by Hanson’s ancestors, most notably several biographical volumes composed byContinue reading "John Hanson Genealogical Archive."

Atherton, Gertrude.

The Splendid Idle Forties: Stories of Old California.

New York: The Macmillan Company, 1902.

First edition of the first novel in the author’s California series. Octavo, original cloth elaborated stamped in gilt, illustrated by Harrison Fisher. In near fine condition. An exceptional example.

Foner, Eric.

Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877.

New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1988.

First edition of this “smart book of enormous strengths” (Boston Globe) that has become the classic work on the wrenching post–Civil War period, an era whose legacy reverberates in the United States to this day. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To the Farham Family, WithContinue reading "Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877."

Maugham, W. Somerset.

On A Chinese Screen.

London: William Heinemann, 1922.

First edition of this classic travel book by the author of The Razor’s Edge. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Edward Wassermann these notes made in boats, on the road, and in strange towns W. Somerset Maugham.” In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed. 

Biden, Joe.

Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics.

New York: Random House, 2007.

First edition of “this compelling personal story” (The New York Times). Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, “Dear Dave- Thanks for keeping the “Democratic” flag flying high! Keep the faith and I will keep my promises Joe Biden 6.12.08.” Near fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics."

West, Geoffrey [H.G. Wells].

The Problem of Arnold Bennett.

London: Joiner and Steele, 1932.

First edition of this work, inscribed to H.G. Wells. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author to H. G. Wells by the author on the front endpaper in the year of publication, “H. G. Wells, gratefully from the author, Geoffrey West. November 1932.” West was also the author of  H. G. Wells: AContinue reading "The Problem of Arnold Bennett."

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Civil War Era Account Book and Letter Archive.

Rare Civil War era bookkeeper’s log and letter archive primarily documenting claims for Civil War risk premiums in the Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims. Quarto, bound in three quarters morocco. Laid in are over two dozen letters of correspondence between the the office of Glidden and Williams postdated between 1854 and 1882 and insuranceContinue reading "Civil War Era Account Book and Letter Archive."

Warhol, Andy; Bailey, David.

Andy Warhol: Transcript of David Bailey’s ATV Documentary.

London: Bailey Litchfield/Matthew Miller Dunbar Ltd, 1972.

First edition of the transcript of David Bailey’s documentary film ‘Warhol’ which was banned upon release due to its alleged explicit content. Folio, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with photographs. Boldly signed by Andy Warhol on the title page. In very good condition.

Laxness, Halldor.

The Bread of Life.

Reykjavik: Vaka-Helgafell, 1987.

First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the illustrator to actress Julie Andrews on the front free endpaper, “August 1988 To Julie Andrews with thanks and appreciations Snorri Sveinn Fridriksson.” Additionally signed by Halldor Laxness on the half-title page. Illustrated by Snorri Sveinn Fridriksson.”Continue reading "The Bread of Life."

Schweitzer, Albert.

Albert Schweitzer Autograph Letter Signed.

1960.

Rare autograph letter signed by and entirely in the hand of French physician and Nobel Laureate Albert Schweitzer. One page, text in French. The letter is addressed to Miss Mary Hebe Degler of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and reads in part, “Thank you for very much for the beautiful photographs. The are very natural. All is wellContinue reading "Albert Schweitzer Autograph Letter Signed."

Wilkins, William.

The Antiquities of Magna Graecia.

Cambridge: Printed at the University Press by Richard Watts for Longman, Hurst, Orme and Rees, 1807.

First edition of this ambitious and influential work on the classical architecture of the Magna Graecia by one of the leading figures of the English Greek Revival movement of the early 19th century. Folio, bound in full green buckram, engraved vignette to the title page, illustrated with 73 full-page engraved plates including 20 aquatint views,Continue reading "The Antiquities of Magna Graecia."