Simon, Joe

Original Signed Captain America Comic Illustration.

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Original full color illustration of one of comics’ most enduring superheroes, Captain America. Inscribed by Captain America’s co-creator, Joe Simon, to actor and voice actor Miguel Ferrer, “Just thought I’d drop in on Miguel Ferrer, Joe Simon.” American actor Miguel Ferrer’s notable roles include OCP Vice President Bob Morton in the 1987 film RoboCop, FBI Agent AlbertContinue reading "Original Signed Captain America Comic Illustration."

Pope Pius XI. (Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti)

Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed.

c. 1930.

Rare hand-illuminated apostolic benediction signed by Pope Pius XI with a circular portrait of him. The blessing in elaborate script reads, “Most Holy Father, Margaret, Katherine, Regina, John, Leo and Charles Lougrhan, humbly prostrate at the feet of Your Holiness beg one special blessing.” Signed by the pope at the conclusion, “Pope PP. XI.” InContinue reading "Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed."

Borglum, Gutzon (Abraham Lincoln)

Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln.

1907.

Photograph signed and dated “Gutzon Borglum 1907.” The photograph taken by Borglum shows his marble bust of Abraham Lincoln. On February 6, 1908, the President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, wrote to Borglum regarding the bust as, “the most extraordinarily good portrait of my father I have ever seen.” The sculpture is on display in the CryptContinue reading "Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln."

Kirby, E.S.

See My Chinese Street.

Hong Kong : K. Weiss, 1954.

Signed limited first edition of E.S. Kirby’s illustrated travel book. One of 250 signed numbered copies, this is number 57. Signed by E.S. Kirby. Quarto, original embroidered silk, illustrated with 112 illustrations and 7 full multi-color pages, errata slip with first edition issue points laid in as issued. OCLC locates only 11 copies of thisContinue reading "See My Chinese Street."

Venturi, Robert; Introduction by Vincent Scully

Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture.

New York : The Museum of Modern Art, 1966.

First edition of this essential document of architectural literature. Octavo, original gray cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Al, Friendship and respect Bob Venturi.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear.

Stuart, Gilbert. [George Washington]

George Washington Portrait.

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Portrait of George Washington after Gilbert Stuart, American School, late 19th century oil on canvas portrait of President George Washington, after the Athaneum portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Housed in a Victorian giltwood frame with floral carved corner ornaments and oval opening. The entire piece measures 35 inches by 40 inches. An exceptional piece.

Hayden, Dolores; Photographs by Jim Wark

A Field Guide to Sprawl.

New Have : Yale School of Architecture, 2007.

First edition of this pamphlet, which is the exhibition booklet. Octavo, original wrappers. In fine condition.

Dickens, Charles

Charles Dickens Signed Portrait Photograph.

1868.

Large oval portrait photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches. Matted in a contemporary frame which measures 25.5 inches by 29.5 inches. Signed “Charles Dickens (with a large flourish) Boston Sixth March 1868.” In 1867, Charles Dickens began his second American reading tour at Boston’s Tremont Temple, where an enthusiastic audience delighted in some of hisContinue reading "Charles Dickens Signed Portrait Photograph."

UNStudio: Evolution of Space.

New Haven : Yale University, 2007.

First edition. Octavo, original wrappers, illustrated. In fine condition. Introduction by Peter Cachola Schmal.

Breuer, Marcel

Marcel Breuer Signed Photograph.

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Black and White photograph taken by Pach Brothers of architect Marcel Breuer. Boldly signed by Breuer on the lower left. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.8 inches by 21 inches. Rare and desirable.

von Mises, Ludwig

Ludwig Von Mises Signed Portrait.

1971.

Portrait of the influential Austrian School economist Ludwig von Mises. Boldly signed, “August 27, 1971 Ludwig Mises.” The portrait measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 16.5 inches. Rare and desirable.

Introduction by O.M. Green

Shanghai of To-day-A Souvenir Album of Thirty-Eight Vandyke Prints of the Model Settlement.

Shanghai : Kelly and Walsh, 1927.

First edition of this scarce pictorial album of the views of Shanghai. Quarto, original cloth-backed flexible boards, with 38 tipped-in photographs, front stamped and lettered in red on a gilt background, mounted photo label. Introduction by Owen Mortimer Green. Later editions included 50 photographs. In very good condition.

Glazer, Nathan

From a Cause to a Style: Modernist Architecture’s Encounter with the American City.

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2007.

First edition of this work by the co-author of The Lonely Crowd. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “To Chris and Kathy, Dear friends and neighbors! Nathan May 3, 2007.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Mac Liammoir, Michael; Preface by Orson Welles

Put Money In Thy Purse: A Diary of the Film Othello.

London : Methuen, 1952.

First edition of this work on the film Othello. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Welles as Othello. Association copy, inscribed by Orson Welles and with a painting (self-portrait) done by him across the front endpaper and the front pastedown of a self-portrait of Welles in black, purple and yellow paint and is inscribed “For LennieContinue reading "Put Money In Thy Purse: A Diary of the Film Othello."

Schweitzer, Albert; Artist William Sharp

Albert Schweitzer Signed Lithograph.

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Signed by the artist William Sharp in pencil. Inscribed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer, “A Mr John Zuber avec mes bonnes pensees Albert Schweitzer. Lambarene 13. Juin 1960.” The translation reads, “To Mr John Zuber with my good wishes Albert Schweitzer Lambarene 13th June 1960.” Schweitzer received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize forContinue reading "Albert Schweitzer Signed Lithograph."

Rodin, Auguste

Auguste Rodin Autograph Signed Letter.

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Autographed letter signed by August Rodin on Exposition A. Rodin Place de l’Alma letterhead. In full: “Hui madame, Oui demain matin l’exposition vers 11 heures. Je serai bonne heure de vour in. Affectueusement,  Rodin” which translates as: “Dear Madame, Yes, tomorrow morning the exposition starts at 11 am. At the right moment, I will see it. Affectionately,Continue reading "Auguste Rodin Autograph Signed Letter."

Lumsden, Harry and Rev. P. Henderson Aitken

History of the Hammermen of Glasgow: A Study Typical of Scottish Craft Life and Organization.

London : Alexander Gardner, Paisley, 1912.

First edition with calligraphic dedication page to Edward, Prince of Wales bound in, “Presented by The Master Court of the Incorporation of the Hammermen of Glasgow To His Royal Highness Edward, Prince of Wales on the occasion of his admission as an Honorary Member of the Incorporation. 9th, March 1921.”  From the library of Edward, DukeContinue reading "History of the Hammermen of Glasgow: A Study Typical of Scottish Craft Life and Organization."

Power, Sir D'Arcy and H.J. Waring [King Edward VIII]

A Short History of St Bartholomew’s Hospital 1123-1923, Specially Bound on the Occasion of the 800th Anniversary of Its Foundation.

London : Charles Whittingham and Griggs, Ltd, 1923.

Elaborately bound presentation copy, belonging to King Edward VIII. Octavo, full tan morocco, elaborately gilt tooling to the spine, front and rear panels with black morocco inlays, cornerpieces of thistles and flowers, front panel with central crown and gilt medallion portraits of Rahere and Harvey, silk endpapers. Full-color frontispiece illustration of The Tomb of Rahere in theContinue reading "A Short History of St Bartholomew’s Hospital 1123-1923, Specially Bound on the Occasion of the 800th Anniversary of Its Foundation."

Eisenman, Peter

Code X.

New York : The Monacelli Press, 2003.

First edition. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Signed by Peter Eisenman. In near fine condition.

Siren, Osvald

The Walls and Gates of Peking.

New York : Orientalia, 1924.

First edition of this work limited to 800 copies. Quarto, original half cloth, over papered boards. brown morocco label to the spine. Title page printed in red and black, folding map, 128 photogravures on 109 plates, 53 plans and elevations. In excellent condition with some rubbing to the bottom cloth. and light rubbing to theContinue reading "The Walls and Gates of Peking."

Bugatti

Bugantics and Bugatti Ephemera.

: Various, .

Bugantics: The Bugatti Owners Club Magazine London. Buggatti Owners Club. 1951-1955 20 Issues in 10 Volumes. Profusely illustrated with photographs, tables, advertising, drawings. Octavo, bound in publisher’s original pictorial gilt titled and decorated binding notebooks. Run extends: Volume 1 No.2 (September 1931) – Volume 18 No. 4 (December 1955). Also, an extremely rare copy ofContinue reading "Bugantics and Bugatti Ephemera."

Breuer, Marcel

Sun and Shadow: The Philosophy of An Architect.

New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1956.

First edition. Quarto, original cloth. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To the Walter Paepcke with best regards, Marcel Breuer.” The recipient, Walter Paepcke was an industrialist and philanthropist most noted for his founding of the Aspen Institute and the Aspen Skiing Company in the early 1950s, both of which helped transform theContinue reading "Sun and Shadow: The Philosophy of An Architect."

Prince, Richard

Menthol Pictures.

Buffalo, NY : CEPA Gallery, 1980.

First edition. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. In fine condition.

Merton, Thomas

Thomas Merton Original Calligraphic Artwork.

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Original signed artwork from Thomas Merton. In the last decade of his life, while living as a hermit-monk in dialogue with the world, Thomas Merton created a body of visual art, drawing from the Zen Buddhist tradition. When he was a student at Columbia University, Merton sought out a Hindu monk named Bramachari for counsel.Continue reading "Thomas Merton Original Calligraphic Artwork."

Man Ray

Man Ray: Photographs.

New York : East River Press, 1975.

First edition. Quarto, original wrappers as issued. Inscribed by Man Ray on the half title page, “For Roberta with thanks for her interest in this resurrection! Man Ray 1976.” In near fine condition with light shelfwear. Uncommon signed and inscribed, as Man Ray passed away in November of 1976.

Friedlander, Lee

The American Monument.

New York : The Eakins Press Foundation, 1976.

First edition, one of only 2000 copies, with 213 photogravure plates. Oblong folio, original blue-gray cloth. In fine condition. Signed by Lee Friedlander.

Conran, Terence

Terence Conran on London.

London : Conran Octopus Ltd, 2000.

First edition. Oblong quarto, original boards. Signed by Terence Conran on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Boltanski, Christian

El Caso.

Madrid : Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, 1988.

First edition. Oblong quarto, original stiff cardboard. In near fine condition. Introduction by Juan Miguel Hernandez Leon. Exhibition of the artist Christian Boltanski at Centro de Arte Reina Sofia 1988.

Albers, Josef. [Henri Cartier-Bresson]

Despite Straight Lines.

New Haven : Yale University Press, 1961.

First edition of this work by the famed artist. Octavo, original boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author to Henri Cartier-Bresson, “For Henry Cartier-Bresson Josef Albers May 20, ‘68.” Cartier-Bresson was working for Magnum Photographers when he photographed Josef Albers at his home in Connecticut in May of 1968. An outstanding association copy, linking Albers,Continue reading "Despite Straight Lines."

Starn, Doug and Mike

alleverythingthatisyou.

Aspen : Baldwin Gallery, 2006.

First edition. Limited Edition 1 of 1,000 copies, this being number 265. Quarto. Fine in a fine dust jacket without wear. Original 8×8 print signed by both Starn brothers. Comes with the original envelope from the Starn brothers office.

Goldblatt, David; Courtney-Clarke, Margaret; Kench, John

Cape Dutch Homesteads.

Cape Town : Struik, 1981.

First edition. Original beige cloth. Signed by the photographer, David Goldblatt. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Ruscha, Ed [Edward]

Every Building on the Sunset Strip.

Los Angeles : Edward Ruscha, 1966.

First edition, second issue of the artist’s classic work. Small octavo, original stiff self-wrappers, original slipcase. Association copy, inscribed by Ruscha to his aunt, “For Aunt Carol Ed Ruscha.” One continuous accordion-fold page composed of glued paper segments with black-and-white photographs of every building on the sunset strip. Near fine in a very good slipcase. AnContinue reading "Every Building on the Sunset Strip."

de Mare, Eric

The London Dore Saw: A Victorian Evocation.

London : Allen Lane, 1973.

First edition. Folio, original cloth. Inscribed by the author, “To Peggy and Frank Taplin with kind, associational thoughts from Eric de Mare Jan. 1973.” Also laid in, is a page and half handwritten signed letter to the same recipients. Fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a closed tear to the front panelContinue reading "The London Dore Saw: A Victorian Evocation."

Chagall, Marc; Text and Notes by Jean Leymarie

Jerusalem Windows.

New York : George Braziller, 1962.

First edition. Folio, original red cloth. With two original color lithographs specially prepared by Chagall for this edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Contains the rarely seen original slipcase, also present is the original blue ribbon. The rear panel of the acetate shows some wear.

Wright, Frank Lloyd

Frank Lloyd Wright Autographed Letter.

Taliesin 1940.

Important autograph letter signed by Frank Lloyd Wright to friend and architectural critic, Lewis Mumford. Letter is 19 inches by 8.5 inches. It reads, “My dear Lewis: I’ve read “The Brown Decade” you so kindly sent me and it is a useful work in your splendid style. I didn’t agree in total but admire andContinue reading "Frank Lloyd Wright Autographed Letter."

Le Corbusier [Charles Edouard Jeanneret]

L’Unite D’Habitation de Marseille.

Souillac : Le Point, 1950.

First edition of this work by the famed architect. Small quarto, original wrappers with the dust jacket. Inscribed by Le Corbusier and dated in December 1950. In very good condition with some light rubbing. The subject of this book by Le Corbusier is among his most well-known works, L’Unite D’Habitation de Marseille, which inspired theContinue reading "L’Unite D’Habitation de Marseille."

White, Stanford

Stanford White Autograph Letter Signed.

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Autograph letter signed by architect Stanford White. It reads, “To [Marie] Anais [Casey], believed to have been romantically involved with White by his biographer, Aline B. Saarinen. With a typewritten letter signed from Saarinen to Casey’s daughter requesting additional background information on her mother’s affair with White. The handwritten letter reads, “My dear dear AnaisContinue reading "Stanford White Autograph Letter Signed."

Sharp, Thomas

Town and Countryside.

London : Oxford University Press, 1932.

First edition of the author’s first book. Octavo, original cloth. In very good condition. Laid in is an autograph letter signed by Thomas Sharp on his letterhead to Architect Arthur Holden dated September 25, 1951. Sharp mentions Frank Lloyd Wright and Wright’s interest in his book “The Anatomy of a Village.” With the original envelope.

Kiefer, Anselm

Anselm Kiefer: The High Priestess.

London : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1989.

First edition of the artist’s monumental work which comprises a bookcase filled with gigantic books made from lead: ‘. Folio, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Eisenman, Peter

Blurred Zones: Eisenman Architects 1988-1988.

New York : Monacelli Press, 2003.

First edition. Folio, original gray cloth. Inscribed by architect Peter Eisenman. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Zocchi, Giuseppe

Eighteenth Century Views of Florence, Portfolio of 27 Plates (Reproduction of the 1754 Edition Scelta Di XXIV Vedute della principali Contrade, Pizze, Chiese, e Palazzi dell Citta di Firenze).

New York : Walker and Company, 1967.

Portfolio of 27 plates in facsimile, 17.5 x 22.5 inches, in a buckram bound box. First edition / limited edition of 950 copies, of which this is number 476. Includes 29 page booklet, Views of Florence, which are notes on the individual prints. Original drawings are in the collection of the Pierpont Morgan Library inContinue reading "Eighteenth Century Views of Florence, Portfolio of 27 Plates (Reproduction of the 1754 Edition Scelta Di XXIV Vedute della principali Contrade, Pizze, Chiese, e Palazzi dell Citta di Firenze)."

Jencks, Charles

The Language of Post-Modern Architecture.

New York : Rizzoli, 1991.

Sixth edition of this seminal work in the field of architecture. Folio, original blue cloth, illustrated throughout. Signed by Charles Jencks on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Hitchcock, Henry Russell & William Seale

Temples of Democracy: The State Capitals of the U.S.A.

New York : Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1976.

First edition of this overview of each of the state capitals of the United States. Folio, original red cloth, illustrated. Inscribed by both authors in the year of publication. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Chagall, Marc & Jean Laymarie

Jerusalem Windows.

New York : Braziller, 1962.

First edition. Folio, original red cloth, with two original color lithographs specially prepared by Chagall for this edition, illustrated throughout. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. A very sharp example.

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.

Gehry, Frank

FOG: Flowing in All Directions.

Los Angeles : Circa Publications, 2003.

First edition. Folio, Original illustrated boards. In fine condition. Signed and dated in 2005 by Frank Gehry on the front panel.

Meier, Richard

Richard Meier: Buildings and Projects 1965-1981.

Zurich : Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule, 1982.

First edition. Oblong quarto, original wrappers. Signed by Richard Meier on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows very light wear to the extremities.

Myers, Howard (editor); Albert Kahn; Richard M. Bennett, et al

The Architectural Forum – November 1940 Building for Defense.

New York : Time, 1940.

In very good condition.

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.

Libeskind, Daniel

Daniel Libeskind: Countersign.

New York : Rizzoli, 1991.

First edition. Folio, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by Daniel Libeskind on the title page.

Meier, Richard

Richard Meier: Buildings and Projects 1979 – 1989.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1990.

First Edition of this monograph of the architects projects compiled from the late 1970’s to the 1980’s. Inscribed and dated by Richard Meier. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Koolhaas, Rem

Harvard Design School Project on the City: Volumes 1 & 2

New York : Taschen, 2001.

First editions of both volumes 1 and 2. Quarto, original flexboards, illustrated throughout. Both volumes are signed by Rem Koolhaas. Essays by Rem Koolhaas, Tae-Wook Cha, Chuihua Judy Chung, Jutiki Gunter, Daniel Herman, Hiromi Hosoya, Jeffrey Inaba, Sze Tsung Leong, Kiwa Matsushita, John McMorrough, Juan Palop-Casado, Markus Schaefer, Tran Vinh, Srdjan Jovanovic Weiss, Louise Wyman.Continue reading "Harvard Design School Project on the City: Volumes 1 & 2"

Richter, Gerhard

Atlas.

Munich : Verlag Fred Jahn, 1989.

Munich: Verlag Fred Jahn, 1989. First edition of one of the most revealing collections of the photographic work of Gerhard Richter. Folio, original cloth. Signed and dated in the year of publication on the half-title page, “Gerhard Richter 14.10.89.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Kurokawa, Kisho; Introduction by Charles Jencks

Metabolism in Architecture.

London : Studio Vista, 1977.

First edition of this seminal work in architecture. Quarto, original boards, illustrated. Signed in both English and Japanese by Kurokawa and also signed by Charles Jencks, who contributed the introduction. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Venturi, Robert; Introduction by Vincent Scully

Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture.

New York : The Museum of Modern Art, 1966.

First edition of this essential document of architectural literature. Octavo, original gray cloth, illustrated. Signed and dated by Robert Venturi on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear.

Meier, Richard; Kenneth Frampton

Richard Meier.

New York : Phaidon, 2002.

First edition of this work on Meier. Folio, original cloth. Signed and dated by both Richard Meier and Kenneth Frampton. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Gehry, Frank

Symphony: Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall.

New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2003.

First edition of this volume on Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Signed by Frank Gehry on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Preface by Deborah Borda. Introduction by Frank Gehry. With essays by Richard Koshalek and Dana Hutt, Carol McMichael Reese, Esa-Pekka Salonen andContinue reading "Symphony: Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall."

Rosenthal, Mark "Jasper Johns"

Jasper Johns Work Since 1974.

London : Thames & Hudson, 1989.

First edition of this compilation of work by Johns since 1974. Quarto, original cloth. Signed by Jasper Johns on the half-title page. Near fine in a fine dust jacket. Contains 75 illustrations, 36 in color.