Recent Arrivals from Rodger Friedman Rare Book Studio

Chicago: Printed for Private Circulation, 1900. One of 100 copies on hand made paper. About fine.. 21 cm; 17, [3] pages. In plain blue paper-covered boards with printed paper title label inlaid in upper board. Interesting capitals and tail-piece by McBirney. Boards somewhat discolored but otherwise a fine copy. Colophon: "Here ends 'Notes and… Read more about this item

Florence: Filippo Giunta, 1512. First edition. About fine.. Octavo (17cm); [80] pages. Italic type. In 18th-century polished red morocco, both boards double-ruled in gold with triple-ruled panel mitered at corners with fleurons. Gold-tooled spine in six panels, title stamped in gold. Gold edges and turn ins. Decorated "carta dorata" endleaves. References: EDIT 16,CNCE 1881; Camerini,… Read more about this item

Milano: All'insegna del pesce d'oro, 1959. Fine. 12 cm; 60, [1] pages. 13 black-and-white reproductions and one in color. In origianl green boards, with color image mounted to upper board, preserved in original slipcase stamped with artist's autograph. Edition limited to 1000 numbered copies, this copy inscribe "V.S." in place of series number ("Volume Speciale," that… Read more about this item

Montreal: McGill University Press, 1967. First edition. Very Good. 441 pages, 180 x 267 mm. Cloth in dust jacket. Inscribed by the author, with ALs from the author to the dedicatee laid in. Original prospectus laid in. Contemporary newspaper account laid in. Offsetting from newspaper on front blank. Dust jacket faded on… Read more about this item

Boca Raton, etc.: CRC Press, 1991. Very Good. 183 x 260 mm; 938 pages, Stiff printed boards. Few blemishes.

South Bend: Tribune Publishing Company, 1899. Original edition. Very Good. 140 x 200 mm; 118 pages, and numerous half-tone plates. Text figures, map. Maroon cloth. Gift inscription on front blank dated 1912. Corners bumped, but excellent condition overall.

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1954. First edition. Good+. 215 x 280 mm; 88 pages. Original printed wraps. Used, but perfectly clean A vivid defense of the persecuted Oppenheimer by two of the leading journalists of the post-war era. The opening statement reads, "This strongly worded and solidly documented book is a defense of J.… Read more about this item

London: Goodman, 2013. About fine.. 29 cm; 97 pages and [19] additional materials, including postcards, folded sheets, facsimiles of sketches and a poster inserted in pockets. In uniquely designed slipcase. Variations on surface of slipcase. This heritage brand with its foot firmly in the future is known for its eclectic, avant-garde design and unmistakeable Art Fabrics. The… Read more about this item

Chicago: The Atomic Scientists of Chicago, 1948. Vol.4, No. 2, February, 1948. Very Good. 28 cm; 64 pages. In green wraps. Ex-library, with library stamps on front cover and release noted in pencil. Vertical fold. Yet very good, with unblemished contents. Historic contents include "An open letter to Dr. Einstein" from Soviet scientists… Read more about this item

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1954. Original edition. Good. Printed wraps, 15 x 23 cm; 67 pages. Ex library, with stamps and shelf-marks on upper wrap. A little tired, but unmarred within. The documentary evidence brought in the case against Oppenheimer.

Mount Vernon: The Peter Pauper Press, [1943]. First edition. Very Good. 145 x 240 mm; 17, [3] pages. Emblem of eagle with shield printed in blue on title page, and blue eagle vignette on p. 5. Bound in publisher's plain boards blindstammped with eagle emblem from title pge. Red cloth backstrip. Worn at head… Read more about this item

Washington: Superintendent of Documents, 1945. About fine.. First edtion for public distribution, following advance coy printed for press review. 15 x 23 mm (6 x 9 inches); viii, 183 pages. Printed wraps. Owner's inscription in pencil on front wrap, and again on first blank. Shelf mark on spine. Else crisp, tight, unread copy… Read more about this item

ca. 1550. One vellum leaf, 125 x 180 mm, with text within 80 x 95 mm guidelines. Text in manuscript recto and verso including eight capitals decorated in gold leaf and colors, and six spacers also decorated in blue, red, and gold leaf. Chapter incipit in red.

After 1875. Very Good. Silver albumen photograph, 215 x 280 mm. Signed and titled in plate. Never mounted. Near fine.

ca. 1880. Good. Three albumen-silver photographs on paper, mounted on board. Dendera: 210 x 275 mm. Signed and titled in plate. Lightly toned to sepia. On verso: two photographs of bas relief figures of Isis, not signed, each image 115 x 235 mm.

After 1867. Acceptable. Silver albumen photograph on paper. 275 x 215 mm. Signed and titled in plate. Toned to sepia. Edges a bit chipped in places. Crease across lower right portion of image. Number 149 in the photographer's "Souvenirs d'Orient" series. Felix Bonfils (1831-1885) was an active and prolific pioneer of… Read more about this item

London: Basilisk Press, 1974. Fine. 42 cm, 4 pages. Facsimile from the Kemscott Chaucer, together with prospectus, from the first year of the house.

ca. 1880. Very Good. Two albumen-silver photographs on paper, mounted on board. Abydos: 256 x 214 mm. Signed and titled in plate. Lightly toned to sepia. Colossi: 285 x 225 mm, signed and titiled in plate. Remains of photo album linen hinge on left edge of board.

New York, May, 1924. Good. Manuscript score. 245 x 317 mm. [10] 187, [1] pages. Title page, second leaf with coat of arms, list of musical numbers in elaborate black and gold ink with watercolor illumination. Music inscribed completely by hand on Carl Fischer staff paper, with libretto and lyrics typed in black ribbon,… Read more about this item

Vancouver: Wil Hudson, 1967. Very Good. Broadside sheet, 38 cm. Printed in red and black. Slight blemish at upper left corner. The venerable Canadian type designer and printer Wil Hudson produced this leaf for the retiring president of the University of British Columbia in 1967. The press work was accomplished by the University librarian.