P. G. Wodehouse. A Centenary Celebration
New York: Pierpont Morgan Library, 1981. First Edition. Very good in dust jacket. More
[Book #29244P]
New York: Pierpont Morgan Library, 1981. First Edition. Very good in dust jacket. More
[Book #29244P]
Boston: Lilly, Wait, and Company, 1834. Publisher’s muslin-backed stiff wrappers, illustrated; minor scribbling on the endpapers; some small stains; very good. More
[Book #17039P]
Bound volume with the year’s monthly issues, including numerous engravings, hand-colored “fashion” plates, as well as poetry, music, other illustrations, fiction and non-fiction. Bound in contemporary red half-morocco; raised bands; spine gilt decorated; the name “Marietta” is stamped on the front board, surrounded by a gilt floral pattern; bound with..... More
[Book #25590P]
Undated and untitled, early to mid-seventies, and possibly as a 1977 memorial, consisting of 6 poster boards (20 x 30”); with 28 mounted original photographs (of the contributors, in formal wear) and typed reminiscences. Among those represented are Budd Schulberg, Joseph Heller, “Swifty” Lazar, William Styron, George Plimpton, Ralph Ellison..... More
[Book #28046P]
London: A. W. Bennett, 1868. Bound in publisher’s full leather; heavily decorated in gilt and blind ; all edges gilt. Illustrated with fourteen original photographs which are mounted on bound-in, captioned leaves; minor rubbing and tears; an excellent copy. The photographers and authors (unsurprisingly, Burns is prominently represented) are identified..... More
[Book #37126P]
1870-1875; mostly concerning electric ignition of gas street lights, with a number of pasted in pieces, including a four page prospectus for the New England Electric Gas Lighting Company; a four page statement by the same firm; a one leaf promotion of “Gardiner’s Patent for Lighting and Turning On and..... More
[Book #36938P]
New York: Hurd & Houghton, 1866. Originally issued in 1864; publisher’s cloth; foxed; very good. With seven illustrations by Darley. More
[Book #37751P]
New York: The American Spectator, Inc., 1932-1934. Edited by Nathan, Boyd, Cabell, Anderson and O’Neill, with contributions by a wide range of literary figures. Comprising the following: Vol. I, No 1 (two copies), Nos. 2-12; Vol II, Nos. 13-21; Vol. III, Nos. 22-25, 28 & 29. Most of the early..... More
[Book #35518P]
London: Joseph Thomas, 1838. Consisting of the following, each with a title page and frontispiece: The Tailors (Thomas, 1836); Bombastes Furioso (Rodd, 1830); Midas (Thomas, 1837); Tom Thumb (Thomas, 1837); The Mayor of Garratt (Thomas, 1837); The Beggar’s Opera (Thomas, 1837); Katherine and Petruchio (Thomas, 1838). Publisher’s cloth; 16mo.; very..... More
[Book #35304P]
Comprising the following: Fourth Edition. Shakers. Compendium...With Biographies of Ann Lee...by F.W. Evans. New Lebanon, New York : no publisher, 1867. Original printed wrappers. Very minor soiling; an excellent copy. [with] Shaker Manifesto. Vol. XIII, No. 1. Shaker Village, New Hampshire, 1883. Original printed wrappers. Very good. [with] The Manifesto..... More
[Book #37688P]
New York: Time-Fortune, Inc., 1930. Publisher’s wrappers; the first issue of an exceptionally well-produced publication, especially notable given the dire economic troubles of the time. Very good in the very uncommon original cardboard mailing carton (addressed). More
[Book #36927P]
Tokyo: Hasegawa, n.d. [1912?]. First Editions (?). Three volumes; stiff, illustrated wrappers; the bindings and contents are illustrated by Japanese artists, or, at least in Japanese style. Aside from very minor discoloration and wear, a fine set in the original cloth folder (spotted) with bone clasps. More
[Book #35566P]