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New York: Privately Printed For An American Place, 1933. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Signed Limited.. "Printed under the direction of Robert Josephy by the Beekman Hill Press in New York in February 1933. The edition consists of four hundred copies on Worthy Aurelian laid paper, of which numbers 1 to 30 include an original photograph of the author by Alfred Stieglitz, and have been signed by Dorothy Norman." This is copy number 2 but lacking the photograph (rumored to have been inserted in few if any of the first 30 copies) but with light glue stain where the photo was supposed to be, facing the limitation page in the rear of the book. This is Dorothy Norman's copy signed by her on the limitation page and inscribed on the verso by Alfred Stieglitz with "It is done". Additionally there is a signed letter from Stieglitz to Dorothy Norman laid in, dated 1940, in which he states that she claimed, he had never signed this copy for her. "I/ can't believe… Leer más

W W Norton & Co Inc, 2001. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. #42 of only 250 copies of the signed limited edition. Bound in maroon cloth with marbled end papers and housed in a matching cloth slipcase with a photo of Paul McCartney on the front .

Mabiu, Nova Scotia: Robert Frank, 1995. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). This is a 44 page hardcover catalog of 24 photographs of jackets offered from Aspesi's Fall/Winter line of 1995-96. It is inscribed on the title page by Robert Frank to well known Japanese photographer and documentary filmmaker YUICHI HIBI. On the half-title page there is a glued in photograph, two photos that neatly fold over from the half-title to the verso of the front free endpaper. The two Robert Frank images are of the photographer's silhouette in a snowy landscape. The lower white margin of the image on the half-title is part of another inscription from Frank to Hibi, calling this a "Souvenir from Mabou Feb 1996". "THE MEMORY from THE PRESENT/ Thank you" This inscription is signed in full and date 1996 in NYC. A wonderful and unique association copy..

New York: Andy Warhol Books / Grosset & Dunlap, 1979. Book. Illus. by Alois Carigiet. Fine. Leather Bound. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition.. Black leather-bound book, silk endpapers and ribbon marker, all edges gilt with gold Andy Warhol signature on front cover. This is the deluxe limited edition signed in full in pencil on the limitation page and numbered 42/1000. It is believed that Andy made up these numbers as he went along. This might not be the only #42 out there, but there are certainly less than 1000 copies. Possibly only 200 copies were ever issued. A beautiful, scarce Warhol item..

Ft Leavenworth, KS: General Service Schools, 1923. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Leather bound with marbled endpapers and gilt titles on the spine and front cover. A very nice copy with some wear to the extremities and some chipping, pages are browning. Spine titled REPORT/ OF THE/ FIRST/ ARMY/ A.E.F. and front cover states BRIGADIER GENERAL HUGH A. DRUM/CHIEF OF STAFF/FIRST ARMY A.E.F. Drum's personal copy inscribed by Pershing to him on a front blank "To Brigadier General H.A. Drum/ Whose distinguished service as/ Chief of Staff of the 1st Army, and/ whose personal loyalty are/ among the most treasured mem-/ ories I carry of the world war/ with sincere affection/ John J. Pershing/ Sept. 12, 1924" A unique copy inscribed by Pershing to the First Army Chief of Staff. During World War I, Drum was chief of staff for First United States Army, and led the planning for First Army's participation in the Saint Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. He was… Leer más

Tokyo: Yugensha/Kazuhiko Motomura, 1972. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition.. Original black linen covered boards, the spine and upper board blocked in white letter; preserved in a black cloth covered slipcase, issued in two variants, each with a b/w photograph tipped on to side. This is the "New York City, 1948" slipcase variant. Thick stapled printed pamphlet with text in Japanese laid in. Both the book and the slipcase are protected by acetate clear sheets which kept them in beautiful condition, save the interior of the slipcase which has a few minor tape marks where the clear plastic is attached. In original cardboard mailing carton with pictorial Robert Frank label attached..

St. Martin's Press, 1984. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). Inscribed by Louise Dahl-Wolfe with Christmas card inscribed by Louise Dahl-Wolfe and Christmas card inscribed by Louise Dahl-Wolfe with original print. This copy has been boldly inscribed to the previous owner on the lower front fly in blue felt tip pen by photographer Louise Dahl-Wolfe "To--with love/& memories of my/past-which I hope you/enjoy love/Louise Dahl-Wolfe". Additionally affixed to the same page is a Christmas card from the photographer to the same recipient which reads "Best Wishes for/a Happy Healthy 1987/love/Louise-Dahl Wolf". Lastly laid in is an additional Christmas card in the mailing envelope to the same recipient from Dahl-Wolfe. The card which is approx. 4" x 6" has affixed an approx. 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" original silver of an angel. Dahl-Wolfe has initialed in pencil below the print and inscribed on the verso of the card, "Dear --/We wish you and/all… Leer más

Fragment Uitgeverij, 1988. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition.. A Fine copy in Fine dust jacket. This is #37 of 50 copies signed by Ed van der Elsken. "Ratatouille Japonica" is a separate 35 page staple bound paperback tucked into the inside rear cover. Laid in is a photo designated "Tokyo 1981" signed in pencil on the rear with the additional notation "Prnted by E" in Ed van der Elsken hand. The glossy 8 x 10 photo is the woman on the front free end paper. A beautiful copy of this scarce limited edition..

Chronicle Books, 1990. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition thus.. Inscribed and signed by Peter Beard below a 4" X 6" color photograph attached to the half title page. The photo is of two native women below which is inscribed " Greetings and Warm wishes from Lake Rudolf and beyond.inestimables from the compiler Peter Beard". Below that a large 2 page ink drawing incorporating the alligator on the half title and flowing on to the facing page includes a quote from the biblical Job: "By his sneesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like The Eyelids of Morning" Uncommon with inscription and photograph..

Sun & Moon Press Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Three volumes, all first printings, with each volume signed by the Auster on the title page. "City of Glass" in the first issue jacket without the publisher's seal on the spine. .

New York: Ballantine, 1953. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. First Edition.. This is a very good+ copy of the uncommon hardcover first edition in a very good dust jacket that has a bit of soiling, is lightly spine faded and has some light edge wear especially at the top of the front fold where a tiny piece is missing. Overall an attractive copy of this classic novel..

London: Chatto & Windus, 1968. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. Signed association copy. 1st Edition.. This is a VG+ copy of the first edition, top edge lightly soiled in a VG+, spine darkened dust jacket. This copy is from the library of Barbara Pym with a small sticker on the front pastedown stating such and with the signature of Barbara Pym on the front endpaper. A very nice association copy..

Book. Very Good + Corners Bumped. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). A very nice copy of the first edition, top edge is a bit dusty, small corner bump in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket that has some edgewear. Strand's classic book on the landscape and people of New England. The book is considered one of Strand's best, capturing spirit, people, places and locales. This copy is inscribed and signed by Nancy Newhall and signed under Newhall's signature by Paul Strand. Quite uncommon signed by Strand. Very Good + Price Clipped, small bump Dj.

New York: Essential Books, 1945. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition.. A very nice copy of the first edition, front photo endpapers and plain rear endpapers in a Good+, first printing dust jacket that is worn and soiled with the front flap semidetached. This copy is humorously inscribed by Weegee on the dedication page in green ink "George Berkowitz/This book business/is madness, but I/being a GENUIS/LOVE IT." (inscription is in cursive, BEING A GENIUS is all caps) signed and dated in the year of publication. Scarce thus..

1879, 1879. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. This is a two volume mismatched set. The first volume, text is the English edition published by W.H. Allen & Co in London. It is 3/4 leather bound with raised bands, lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, with marbled endpapers. It is an attractive copy that has some light wear and soiling, The second volume is the companion atlas volume, published by D. Appleton in New York in 1879. It is bound in blue cloth, has bump lower corners and some wear at the tips. The Atlas volume is from the library of General Philip H. Sheridan, An obscure lieutenant serving in Oregon when Fort Sumter was shelled, Sheridan rose to the command of the Union's cavalry by the time the Confederacy surrendered. He saw action in Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky and in Virginia, where his campaign through the Shenandoah Valley laid waste to an important source of Confederate supplies. At Petersburg he won an important victory that halted Robert E.… Leer más

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Brentano's, 1898. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. 1st Edition.. Previous owner's ink name, some minor soiling and spotting, front and rear hinges starting else a very nice copy, bright gilt lettering and black and red striped covers. Appears to be the first American edition published 2 years before the first English edition. A scarce copy of this classic novel. .

Viking Press, 1983. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed By the Photographer. 1st Edition. A truly lovely copy of the first edition in dust jacket. Signed by Robert Mapplethorpe and his subject, Lisa Lyon. Laid in is a belly band stating "Personally Autographed for You From B. Dalton" Foreword by Sam Wagstaff and with text by Bruce Chatwin..

Viking Press, 1974. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by photographer. 1st Edition.. A lovely copy of the first edition signed in full by Henri Cartier-Bresson and dated 14/11/74. Quite uncommon thus..

Yellow Bird Press, 1976. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by The Photographer. 1st Edition.. Hard cover without dust jacket (as issued?). One of only 20 copies of this signed limited edition. "A collection of real photographs taken in December, 1975 and March,1976" of Appalachian musicians. Oblong oversized hard cover with original tipped in black & white photographs. A beautiful book and quite scarce..

New York: Twice A Year Press, 1939. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Enters' first play centers on Ferdinand and Isabella's daughter Juana and her Flemish husband. The prefaces compare Inquisition Spain to the then-current Spanish Civil War. One of 100 signed limited copies. This is copy number one. What makes this copy special, other than being number one, is that it is warmly inscribed by the publisher, Dorothy Norman to the photographer, Alfred Stieglitz. It is inscribed on the front endpaper "Again to A/The limited "ONE"/Copy ONE to the/Original ONE. always/ONE however-/Always Thank You-/You have made this-/as all else/possible/D." A beautiful inscription from Norman to her lover. From Wikipedia regarding Dorothy Norman."Her life was motivated by "a desire to advance both art and action". She actively cultivated an interest in people who were involved with either the artistic arena or efforts at increasing social equity.[1] In this role she… Leer más