Pompei e la Regione Sotterrata dal Vesuvio nell'anno LXXIX. by RUGGIERO, M. (Editor) - 1879

The label to the back of this black and white image states " Original-Graphik von Ernst Barlach" The image is clearly of Barlach. But it appears to be a lithograph of an ink original, rather than an actual ink drawing. It is difficult to be certain, as the paper has been secured to the glass at the edges, and could not neatly be removed (So we have left it secured). Although the image has marked similarities with other drawn works of Barlach, we have been unable to locate another copy of this image. There is possibly an artist's initials to the lower right of the frame (see pics). Underneath the frame, to the rear of the image, is written "6 abels wie ist 883" It is on heavy art paper, and in very good clean condition. Held in a white glazed frame. The frame has a few tiny nicks to the edges, but overall an attractive and striking portrait. Image area 53cm wide by 35 cm high (13¾ by 20¾ inches). Frame area 67cm x 52.5cm. Ernst Heinrich Barlach (1870-1978) was a German expressionist sculptor,… Read More

Paris:: Chez Gérard, 1809. Two volumes. First Edition. Full leather. Gilt titles to the edges and the spine. A little rubbing to the spine with a little fading. Half title. Frontis engraving of George III. A further eleven engraved plates across the two volumes. The frontis of Volume 2 is an attractive map of Great Britain by Tardieu. This in very good condition. Internally clean, with a touch of foxing and darkening. An attractive copy of this set. Text in French. viii, 436, 420 pp. 170 x 100 mm (6¾ x 4 inches). Deux tomes. Première édition. Plein cuir. Titres dorés sur les tranches et le dos. Un peu de frottement à la colonne vertébrale avec un peu de décoloration. Demi-titre. Gravure Frontis de George III. Onze autres planches gravées sur les deux volumes. Le frontis du tome 2 est une jolie carte de la Grande-Bretagne de Tardieu. Celui-ci en très bon état. Intérieur propre, avec une touche de rousseur et d'assombrissement. Un bel exemplaire de cet ensemble. Texte en français. viii,… Read More

Paris: A. Quantin, 1883. First edition. A delightful work, praising the parasol (along with gloves and muffs!) was published a year after Uzanne's work in praise of umbrellas. Illustrated by Paul Avril, with numerous compositions in the text and in different tones (Sepia, blue/grey etc.) Softcover, with a silk covered "Shirt" protection. The book is in perfect condition. The top edge of the "shirt" has been split, and now repaired with archival tape. The rear lace closures are missing. There are some foxing spots to the last few pages. Overall though in lovely original condition. 138 pp. 273 x 175mm . Première édition. Un ouvrage délicieux, qui fait l'éloge de l'ombrelle (ainsi que des gants et des manchons !), publié un an après l'ouvrage d'Uzanne faisant l'éloge des parapluies. Illustré par Paul Avril, avec de nombreuses compositions dans le texte et dans différents tons (sépia, bleu/gris, etc.). Couverture souple, avec une protection "Chemise" recouverte de soie. Le livre est en parfait… Read More

Köln: G. von Kempen, 1572. Single sheet. Attractive overhead city view / map (copper engraving) of the city of Mechelen (Machelen) removed from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" Volume One. With the Royal coat of arms and the arms of Mechelen, as well as a title cartouche. Nice contemporary hand colouring. Image area is 33.5cm x 46cm. Sheet is 40cm x 54cm. Two sheets attached to verso. To the rear of one sheet is a page of text (with a historiated initial) about Mechelen. This is somewhat darkened and foxed. Slightly dusty but very presentable copy, with bright colouring. Shows the tower and other significant landmarks. Countryside around and figures standing to the foreground.

Alexandria, 1882. An original, hand drawn sketch depicting a naval brigade clearing the streets of Alexandria. Ink on white paper. This would seem to have been an initial sketch, as the foreground (the brigade with the gun) is well worked, whilst the background is less defined. There are a couple of notes on the sheet. A couple of the figures in the sketch are also labelled Royal Marine and Officer. This would appear to be the first draft of a news report - similar to that which appeared as the front page of the Illustrated London News for July 29th 1882. Sketch is 240 x 160 mm. Good clean condition. It is pasted onto a larger sheet of pale brown card. This is 500 x 320 mm and is creased and darkened, and with a few closed tears. A very nice piece of historical visual documentation. Following the cutting of the Suez canal, British interests in Egypt deepened, and in May 1882 there was an uprising by Urabi Pasha. After an initial heavy naval bombardment, Naval Brigades and Marines were sent ashore to… Read More

Netherlands, 1960. An original study, in pastels with three nude images. Perhaps a basis for sculpture, as the work shows torsos, and is more sculptural than erotic. The signature is difficult to decipher, but appears to be E Schepp or similar.  The work shows clear skill, and is in very good condition. Appears to have been drawn in the 1960's or 1970's Mounted in passe partout.  The work is held in a glazed wooden frame. The price shown here is for the pastel itself, in the passe partout, but unframed. If you wish the frame, then this is also possible for a small additional cost. (Most of the additional cost is the difficult shipping!) Image 56.6cm x 44.5cm. Frame 77cm x 66cm Une étude originale, aux pastels secs avec trois images de nus. Peut-être une base pour la sculpture, car l'œuvre montre des torses, et est plus sculpturale qu'érotique. La signature est difficile à déchiffrer, mais semble être E Schepp ou similaire. Le travail montre une habileté évidente, et est en très bon… Read More

London: L-13 Press, 2012. An immaculate limited, numbered and signed First Edition of this work (limited to 113 copies). This is copy #19/113. Signed with Childish's Hangman signature to the front board. Half black cloth with pale green boards and a tipped on title illustration. Frontis photograph of Childish. Introduction by Harold Rosenbloom. Designed to accompany the exhibition at Chatham Dockyard rather than illustrate it, this beautifully produced book presents cycles of oil paintings, watercolours and studio photographs made during Childish's residency at Chatham Dockyard, 2011 - 2012. As new condition. 176 pages. 215 x 245 mm (8½ x 9¾ inches).

London: Frederick Warne & Co, 1904. An attractive copy of this scarce first edition. Undated but 1904. The text is by Farrow, but beauty of the book lies in the beautiful red and black illustrations by Harry B. Nielson (1861-1941). Red spine, and illustrated front board. The illustration is bright, but there is a little staining to the front and rear board. Illustrations throughout. The text and illustrations are clean and bright, but the binding has split to the title page. Although still holding, the binding is a little shaken throughout as a result and the text block is threatening to break free. Very small closed tear to the edge of the title page and illustrations leaf. 19 full page illustrations. 325 x 260 mm.

London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1925. Scarce in original dust jacket. First UK edition. In hardback red cloth boards with gilt title. The front of the dust jacket has some marks, small tears / nicks to edges, a small surface loss, and a stain. Cloth boards are faded to the bottom and the boards are slightly warped. Neat bookseller label to the front of the dust jacket from La Librairie Francaise Peking - Tientsin. The bookshop was in the lobby of the Grand Hotel de Pekin and had a branch in Tientsin. Text and sepia reproductions of photographs taken by Ernst Boerschmann, documenting his journey in the 12 provinces: Zhili, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Szechuan, Hupei, Hunan, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang. Boerschmann was the first Westerner to systematically document Chinese religious architecture. Captions in English, German, French and Italian. xxvi, 288 pp. 315 x 245 mm (12½ x 9¾ inches).

1890. An attractive photograph album containing 81 albumen and silver gelatin photographs dating from circa 1890. These include a number of Alpine and Mont Blanc photographs (including several of climbers). Multiple landscape photographs of France and Switzerland, including bridges, aqueducts etc. A number of photographs of Lourdes, showing the Basilica; (this has helped in the dating, as it does not include the two towers, which were finished in 1907). Red buckram boards. 260 x 190 mm (10¼ x 7½ inches). Un bel album de photographies contenant 81 photographies à l'albumine et à la gélatine argentique datant d'environ 1890. Celles-ci comprennent un certain nombre de photographies des Alpes et du Mont Blanc (dont plusieurs d'alpinistes). Plusieurs photographies de paysages de France et de Suisse, notamment des ponts, des aqueducs, etc. Plusieurs photographies de Lourdes, montrant la basilique (ceci a aidé à la datation) 260 x 190 mm