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Munich / London / New York: Prestel, 2013. A gorgeous copy of the 2013 HARDCOVER first edition. BRAND NEW in a BRAND NEW dust jacket. PERFECT CONDITION. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NO fading. Sharp corners. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked - obviously never read. Entirely in English. Profusely illustrated with beautiful full color photographs. Bound in the original red boards, stamped in bright silver. Complete with pristine dust jacket. Oversize Hardcover. 9.75" wide by 12.5" tall by 1.75" thick. This extra large, very heavy book [5 pounds, 12 ounces before packaging] will require SUBSTANTIAL extra postage for International shipments, but only the standard charge for priority or media mail.. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. New condition/New dust jacket. 384pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Philadelphia: Courage Books, An Imprint of Running Press, 1993. 9.25" wide by 12.25" tall. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. No chips or tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Beautifully illustrated throughout with photos in striking full-color. This problem-solving manual is intended for those who have already mastered the basics. Includes easy-to-follow instructions for advanced layout variants and scenery construction . First Printing of the First US Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 96pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Portland, Oregon: Metropolitan Press, 1935. A handsome copy. Near Fine condition. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Bright, clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. Pages are clean and crisp. NO foxing. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1935. First Edition. Mostly about collecting books. With illustrations by Clark Moor Will and Eugene de Forest Braman. Includes a 35 page catalog, with full bibliographical descriptions, of suggested additions to Merle Johnson's HIGH SPOTS OF AMERICAN LITERATURE. Other chapters cover: Books and Manuscripts Relating to Oregon; The Southland; Finding a Wagon Load in New England; In Quest of First Editions; Book Collecting Incidents; etc. Top edge tinted brown, as issued. Bound in the original tan cloth, with a printed paper spine label.. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No dust jacket. Illus. by Will, Clark Moor; & Eugene de Forest Braman. 8vo. (xii), 367pp.… Read More

Munich, New York:: Prestel, 1995. A clean, tight copy. Sharp corners. Inner hinges are perfect. The Dust Jacket is bright and shiny, with just a little rubbing/fraying to the corners and spine ends. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh, crisp and unmarked. English translation of AFRIKANISCHE SITZE with essays by Ezio Bassani, Hans Himmelheber, Lorenz Homberger, Piet Meyer, Andrea Knecht Oti-Amoako, and Roy Sieber. Handsomely illustrated with 414 photos by Heini Schneebeli, including 123 beautiful full-color plates. Bound in the original dark brown cloth. From the Dust Jacket: "The first general survey of the vanishing seating culture of sub-Saharan Africa... Drawing on over 170 examples, this book offers a survey of the seats of sub-Saharan Africa, an integral part of a traditional culture that is already disappearing. The various essays by noted ethnologists address the cultural histories and aesthetics of African seats and other objects, as well as… Read More

CDL / Collezioni Reggiane, 2000. Vol. 5 only. Text in Italian. Near Fine condition in a bright and shiny Very Good dust jacket. Light edgewear. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. A presentation copy with a full page inscription on the front free endpaper that is signed by about 15 names. All other pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Collina & Montagna Vintage postcards illustrated in sepia tone, b/w and full color. Volume V: Sud della Via Emilia: Albinea, Baiso, Bibbiano, Busana, Canossa, Carpineti, Casalgrande, Casina, Castellarano, Castelnuovo né Monti, Cavriago, Canossa-Ciano d'Enza, Collagna, Ligonchio, Montecchio, Quattro Castella, Ramiseto, Rubiera, Sant'Ilario d'Enza, San Polo d'Enza, Scandiano, Toano, Vetto, Vezzano sul Crostolo, Viano, Villa Minozzo. Bound in the original dark blue leatherette, stamped in bright gold. Oversize Hardcover. 9.5" wide by 13.5" tall. This large, VERY heavy book (nearly 6 pounds) will require SUBSTANTIAL… Read More

Reno, Nevada: Fred Holabird Americana, 2000. Appears unread. Fine condition. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Auction catalog, June 3, 2000. Part II only. 1,171 expertly described lots of rare/uncommon Colorado, Nevada, Montana Stocks, Bonds, Documents, Photographs and Seals. Plus the Hauser Collection of Anaconda Corporate Seals. Descriptions often include annotations/research notes, sometimes quite lengthy, making this a useful reference for collectors and/or dealers. Profusely illustrated, some in beautiful full color. Bibliographical references. Bound in the original brown pictorial wraps. Complete with errata slip, laid-in. Oversize Softcover. 8.5" wide by 11" tall. . First Edition. Softcover (stapled wraps). Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 196pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Reno, Nevada: Fred Holabird Americana, 2000. Appears unread. Fine condition but for light crease to one corner of the rear wrap. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Part I only. Auction catalog, February 26, 2000. 425 expertly described lots of rare/uncommon Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington Stocks, Bonds, and Documents Descriptions often include annotations/research notes, sometimes quite lengthy, making this a useful reference for collectors and/or dealers. Profusely illustrated, some in beautiful full color. Bibliographical references. Bound in the original blue pictorial wraps. Oversize Softcover. 8.5" wide by 11" tall. . First Edition. Softcover (stapled wraps). Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 140pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

New York: Arbor House, 1983. Very Good condition in a Very Good Dust Jacket (only light rubbing to jacket's rear panel). NOT price clipped ($15.95). Bright, square, and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Illustrated with a few full-color photos. Glossary. Bound in the original black boards, lettered in shiny gold on the spine. First hardcover printing with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page.. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/Very Good dust jacket. 8vo. 187pp.

Phillipsburg, New Jersey: Spectator Service, Maxigraphics Inc , 1977. 8.5" wide by 11" tall. Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. Flat spine. Not price clipped (7.95). No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Well illustrated with photos and reproductions of album covers. Although the copyright date is 1976, this "Memorial Edition" has been updated with singles and LPs released through June 1977. A comprehensive discography of all the commercial song ever recorded by Elvis. Alphabetical order. Includes descriptions of original 45's & 78's from 1954-1977, all 45 E.P.'s, movie songs available on record, LP's, etc. Has section of tips for record collectors. Useful for identifying the King's original singles and albums . Updated Edition. Softcover. Near Fine condition. 225pp.

New York: Dafran House Publishers, Inc. Near Fine condition. The spine is square and flat with NO creases. NOT price clipped ($8.95 gold foil sticker). NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. No date of publication indicated (but 1970s?). Has info on poster sizes, condition, pricing, reproductions, etc. With 422 illustrations, some in color, of World War I posters by Flagg, Leyendecker, Fisher, Christy, Parrish, Rockwell, Gibson, Brangwyn, Grant, Pennell, Falls, Jessie W. Smith, Coffin, Bull, Raleigh, Paus, etc. Also includes 84 photos of WWI sheet music. Bound in the original full color pictorial wraps. 8.25" wide by 11" tall.. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Softcover. Near Fine condition. 260pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Washington D. C.: Highland House Publishers Inc, 1974. Appears unread. Fine condition in a bright and shiny Near Fine dust jacket (only lightly rubbed). NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NOT price clipped ($30.00). Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. Previous owner's name on endpaper. Pages are clean, crisp, bright white, and unmarked -- apparently never read. NO foxing. 1974. First Edition Thus. AMERICAN ANTIQUES FROM ISRAEL SACK COLLECTION, VOL. 5 (Volume V, Five). Profusely photo illustrated, including 48 pages in stunning full color. Bound in the original red leatherette (imitation leather), stamped in bright gold on the spine and front cover. Complete with dust jacket. Oversize Hardcover. 9.25" wide by 12.25" tall. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. . First Edition Thus. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard.… Read More

Washington D. C.: Highland House Publishers Inc., 1972. Fine condition in a bright and shiny Near Fine dust jacket. The jacket has only a single tiny (¼ inch) closed tear. NOT price clipped ($20.00). Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. Previous owner's last name on the front free endpaper. Pages are clean, crisp, bright white, and unmarked. NO foxing. 1972. First Edition Thus. AMERICAN ANTIQUES FROM ISRAEL SACK COLLECTION, BROCHURE 18, 1970 TO BROCHURE 21, 1972 : VOL. 3 (Volume III). (ii), pp. 585-847 + 14 page index (the index covers Volumes 1, 2. and 3). Profusely photo illustrated. Bound in the original red leatherette (imitation leather), stamped in bright gold on the spine and front cover. Complete with dust jacket. Oversize Hardcover. 9.25" wide by 12.25" tall. This large, heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. . First Edition Thus. Oversize Hardcover. Fine… Read More

New York:: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1995. 7.75" wide by 9.5" tall. Bright, shiny, clean, and tight. Sharp corners. The Dust Jacket would also be FINE but for creases to front inner flap. No chips. No tears. NOT price clipped (45.00). No owner's name or bookplate. Tiny remainder dot on edge. Pages are fresh and crisp -- probably never read. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Over 400 illustrations. Describes the signature, label, brand, impression, or ink stamp mark for over 1,600 wood furniture makers. Provides biographical details, locations and years they worked, cross references to other sources, etc. "First Edition" is so stated, with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Bound in the original maroon boards, with a black cloth spine lettered with shiny gold. From the Dust Jacket: "AMERICAN CABINETMAKERS, MARKED AMERICAN FURNITURE, 1640-1940... is the first book to catalog and illustrate all known American wood… Read More

La Selva Beach, California: Images of the Past, 1999. Appears new. Fine condition. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp and unmarked. 1999. First Edition. Text by Naomi Welch. Handsomely illustrated with over 600 beautiful full-color illustrations of Fisher's postcards. Includes an introduction and chapters on: American postcards; European postcards; Overprints & variations; Framed postcards; Postcard backs; Appendix (Index; Price Guide & Collector's Checklist). Edited by Kim Zeigler. Photographs by Tony Grant. From the publisher: "AMERICAN & EUROPEAN POSTCARDS OF HARRISON FISHER captures the artist's achievements within the postcard era, and provides readers with an amazing look at every Fisher postcard known to exist, both American & European. Over 600 examples are shown in full-color including unusual treasures and rarities from Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, France,… Read More

Florence, Alabama: Books Americana Inc., 1981. Very Good condition. 5" wide by 8" tall. Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked. Not price clipped ($9.95). No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with over 200 large photos including 16 pages in full-color. A collector's reference book with sections on slot machines, trade simulators, jukeboxes, mechanical arcade games, amusement machines, and vending machines. Includes tips on finding, grading, avoiding rip-offs, repair and restoration. Bibliography.. First Printing of the First Edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. 288pp . Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Bristol, Pennsylvania:: Privately Published, 1951. A clean, square copy. Inner hinges are perfect. A few small brown speckles (foxing) on the flyleaf (a blank page). NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Most pages are illustrated with one or more photographs of China pieces. Complete title: "Anglo-American China, Part II : Being a listing and description of OTHER THAN AMERICAN VIEWS appearing on transfer decorated wares produced by Staffordshire and other English potters in dark blue, light blue, pink, purple, sepia, black, green and yellow and shades and combinations of those colors on all types of articles for useful and decorative purposes, During the Period from 1815 to 1860." Bound in the original dark blue cloth, lettered in shiny gold on the spine and front cover.. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Very Good condition./No jacket.. 8vo. (iv), 90pp..

Bristol, Pennsylvania:: Privately Published, 1954. Light wear to spine ends and corners. Inner hinges are perfect. A few small brown speckles (foxing) on the endpapers. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Photographs of China pieces on nearly every page. Bound in the original red cloth, lettered in gold on the spine and front cover.. Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged.. Hard Cover. Very Good condition./No jacket.. 8vo. (iv), 90pp..

New York: E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1973. FINE condition in a VERY GOOD+ Dust Jacket. The DJ would also be FINE but for some light surface scratches on its rear panel. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NOT price clipped ($11.50). NOT a library discard. A bright, clean, square, tight copy. Brief gift note on the endpaper. Inner hinges are perfect. "First Edition" is so stated on the copyright page. 7.75" wide by 10" This is a study of animal sculptures and sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Illustrated with some 150 photos, several in full color. Bibliography. Index. Bound in the original black boards, lettered in shiny gold on the spine. From the Dust Jacket: "The scope of this book is the rise of the Animalier school of sculpture in the early nineteenth century, from its beginnings under Barye, Fremiet and the Bonheurs and its spread to other countries including the United States... not only... the French School, but... developments in other… Read More

Hicksville, New York : Exposition Press, 1976. 8.75" wide by 11.25" tall. Clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Sharp corners. Dust Jacket has a scrape, small chip, and a few closed tears. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped (25.00). Pages are fresh and crisp. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Illustrated with over 160 photos, more than 40 in full color. "First Edition" is so stated. Has sections on: History of Toy Train Manufacturers; Postwar O Gauge; Prewar O Gauge; Lionel Classic Period Standard Gauge; Flyer and Ives Standard Gauge; Early Lionel Period; Collecting Accessories; Catalog Collecting; Fakes and Reproductions; etc. Bibliography. Original maroon, pebble-grain cloth. Gilt titles are still bright and shiny. Keywords: Electric Trains Model Railroads Collectibles . First Printing of the First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Good+ DJ (Brodart-protected). 215pp.

New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc, 1969. Very Good condition in a Good only dust jacket (rubbed, chipped). Not price clipped ($10.95). Clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Not a book club edition. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Oversize Hardcover. 7.25" wide by 10.25" tall. Illustrated with over 300 photos, some in full-color. A guide to items with special appeal to the male collector, e.g. precision tools and machinery, weathervanes, scrimshaw, historical flasks, barbering antiques, prints, maps, boys' series books, trade signs, lighting devices, optical and photographic antiques, etc. From the Dust Jacket: "Certain items and categories have always held a fascination for men who have experienced the pleasures of antique collecting. Even a partial listing of such areas of attraction would have to include: things mechanical, electrical, and scientific; things relating to business, commerce, and advertising; tools, machinery, and anything employed in… Read More