Meier, Richard

Richard Meier Museums.

New York : Rizzoli, 2006.

First edition of this monograph that details the museum projects undertaken by Richard Meier. Folio, original boards. Signed by Richard Meier. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Richardson, John; with the collaboration of Marilyn McCully [Pablo Picasso]

A Life of Picasso: Volume I 1881-1906.

New York : Random House, 1991.

First edition of the first volume in Richardson’s four-volume biography of the famous artist. Small quarto, original cream pictorial cloth, frontispiece portrait of Picasso in charcoal, illustrated with about 900 black and white drawings and paintings throughout. Boldly signed by John Richardson on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket designContinue reading "A Life of Picasso: Volume I 1881-1906."

Shanken, Marvin R

Cigar Aficionado’s World of Cigars.

Philadelphia : Courage Books, 1996.

First edition, early printing of this work by the legendary founder of Cigar Aficionado. Quarto, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Marvin R. Shanken on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Nicklaus, Jack with Chris Millard; Foreword by Peter Dye

Nicklaus by Design: Golf Course Strategy and Architecture.

New York : Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 2002.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on courses designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Quarto, original boards, 164 illustrations, including 152 plates in full color, pictorial endpapers. Boldy signed by Jack Nicklaus at the bottom of the front panel of the dust jacket. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Foreword by Pete Dye.

Kidd, Chip; Dave Taylor

Batman: Death by Design.

Burbank, California : DC Comics, 2012.

First edition of this graphic novel following the Dark Knight as he investigates a string of deadly “accidents” and architectural sabotage hindering a massive construction renaissance in Gotham City. Quarto, original pictorial cloth covered boards, pictorial endpapers, graphically illustrated throughout. Boldly signed twice by legendary designer Chip Kidd on the front panel and on theContinue reading "Batman: Death by Design."

Antique Post Card Album.

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Antique postcard collection containing dozens of vintage postcards postdated in the early 1900s. From the collection of Dora Sims. Oblong octavo, bound in decorated cloth. The collection includes postcards with scenic views of Cleveland, Yellowstone National Park, Niagara Falls, the Columbia River Highway, and the Mississippi River, In very good condition. A charming collection.

Indian Landmark Photograph Collection.

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Rare collection of black and white photographs taken by John Nort Hall an army photographer with the British military police stationed in India. 15 photographs measuring 8 inches by ten inches, the collection includes photographs of the Taj Mahal, temples, oxen bathing, and local people working and living. In near find condition.

Socci, P.B. (Henry Fonda)

Henry Fonda Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of American film and stage actor Henry Fonda as Clarence Darrow. Signed by Henry Fonda to the left of his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits.Continue reading "Henry Fonda Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

Cruikshank, George

Points of Humour.

London : Published by C. Baldwyn, 1822-23.

First edition of this series of comic illustrations. Octavo, two parts, original publisher’s wrappers, illustrated throughout with twenty hand-colored plates, the first part having eight duplicate plates. In good condition with toning and the first part disbound. Housed in two custom folding chemises and a half morocco slipcase.

Volkamer, Johann Christoph

Phaseolus Indic Cochleatus Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg : Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-Colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of Phaseolus Indic Cochleatus, or the Runner Bean plant. In fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

Jencks, Charles

The Language of Post-Modern Architecture.

New York : Rizzoli, .

Later enlarged edition of this classic work. Folio, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Signed by Charles Jencks on the title page. In very good condition.

Cruikshank, George

George Cruikshank’s Omnibus.

London : Tilt and Bogue, 1842.

First edition of George Cruikshank‘s Omnibus. Octavo, bound in full morocco by Riviere & Son with elaborate gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, top edge gilt. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and numerous platesContinue reading "George Cruikshank’s Omnibus."

Volkamer, Johann Christoph

Lauro [Bay Laurel] Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg : Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of Lauro, or the Bay Laurel plant. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

Ruskin, John. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

The King of the Golden River.

London : George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1932.

Signed limited edition. Octavo, original limp vellum, gilt titles and decoration to front cover, illustrated endpapers, top edge gilt, color frontispiece and three plates, illustrations in the text, all by Rackham. Signed by Arthur Rackham, one of 570 copies of which 550 were for sale, this is number 549. Near fine in the the rareContinue reading "The King of the Golden River."

Volkamer, Johann Christoph

Olivo [Olive Tree] Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg : Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of Olivo, or the Olive Tree. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

Meier, Richard; Kenneth Frampton

Richard Meier 3: Architect.

New York : Rizzoli, 1999.

First edition regarding the work of architect Richard Meier. Square quarto, original cloth, with over 650 illustrations. Presentation copy, inscribed by Richard Meier on the half-title page. Also signed by Kenneth Frampton on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Essays by Kenneth Frampton and Joseph Rykwert.

Delisle, Guillaume

America das Mitternachtige nach der Zeichnung des Herrn Wilhelm Delisle in Verlag Joh. Justine Gebauers. [18th Century Guillaume Delisle Map of North America].

Halle : Johann Justinus Gebauer, 1752.

Rare 18th century engraved map of North and Central America by famed French cartographer Guillaume Delisle. One page, hand-colored, the engraved map shows North and Central America including California, Nova Mexico, Florida, and Greenlandia, decorative cartouches. In near fine condition.

Volkamer, Johann Christoph

Baumwollen [Cotton Plant] Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg : Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of die Baumwollen, or the Cotton Plant. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

Koolhaas, Rem & Bruce Mau

S, M, L, XL [Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large].

New York : Monacelli Press, 1995.

First edition of this work, which combines essays, manifestos, diaries, fairy tales, travelogues on the contemporary city. Thick octavo, original silver boards, yellow lettering to the spine, illustrated throughout.  Boldly signed by both Rem Koolhaas on the half-title page. Photography by Hans Werlemann. Edited by Jennifer Sigler. In near fine condition.

Volkamer, Johann Christoph

Arbutus im Wörnlischen [Tree in Wörnlischen Garden] Garten Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg : Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of Arbutus im Wornlischen Garten, or the tree in Wörnlischen Garden. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

Mao Zedong

Chairman Mao Zedong Propaganda Posters.

c. 1968 .

Rare collection of original Mao Zedong propaganda posters. Four posters, one in duplicate, featuring large format images of Mao. In near fine condition.

Cruikshank, George; Laman Blanchard [Editor]

George Cruikshank’s Omnibus.

London : Tilt and Bogue, 1842.

First edition of George Cruikshank‘s Omnibus. Octavo, bound in full morocco by Wood of London with gilt titles and floral tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and floral detailing to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. Illustrated with an engravedContinue reading "George Cruikshank’s Omnibus."

Volkamer, Johann Christoph

Cotyledon Africana frutefcens [Fruiting African Cotyledon] Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg : Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of Cotyledon Africana frutefcens, or the fruiting African Cotyledon. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

[Harrison, Benjamin]

Benjamin Harrison Glass Bust.

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Rare frosted glass bust of the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison. Mounted on a hollow glass pedestal. In near fine condition. The bust measures 5.5 inches in height. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches in height.