Search Results: Miscellany from Hardy Books

Hollywood: Paramount Pictures (U.S.), 1967. Near Fine. This is an ORIGINAL linen-backed one sheet poster for the film "1900", starring Robert DeNiro, Gerard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Donald Sutherland, Burt Lancaster and Sterling Hayden. 27" x 41" plus a 2" linen border. The film was released in the United States in 1977. The original was just over 5 hours long. An epic historical drama of clashng political philosophies. The poster is attributed to artist Douglas Johnson, and is brilliant in design and color. A Near Fine copy (minor restoration) and linen-backed for ease of handling and preservation. Shipped rolled; may be stored flat and certainly suitable for framing. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Los Angeles: Oil Maps and Prospectus, 1901. Fine, Linen-Backed. This is an ORIGINAL MAP, 1901, of the MIDWAY OIL FIELD, Kern County, California. It has been expertly LINEN-BACKED. Compiled from public records and private surveys by E. C. Hedges, R. L. Bisby and H. I. Austin. Exceedingly rare. Blueprint. Image approximately 33 1/4" x 32" with a small linen border. The Midway Oil Field (Now, Midway-Sunset Oil Field) was discovered in Kern County in 1894.This map predates the establishment of Taft, California. It is the largest oil field in California. It has produced over 3 billion barrels of oil to date, with substantial reserves still in the ground. This map shows that, as of 1901, relatively few wells had been drilled. It was not until 1909 that the first gusher (oil blown over the derrick top) came in to Midway Field Well 2-6. A Fine linen-backed copy, rolled for shipping. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Washington DC: U.S. Food Administration, 1917. Fine. This is an ORIGINAL World War One poster: "HUNGER. FOR THREE YEARS AMERICA HAS FOUGHT STARVATION IN BELGIUM" 1917. Published by the United States Food Administration to encourage Americans to eat less wheat, meat, fats and sugar, so that the United States could continue to ship food to war-torn Allies in Europe. Expertly linen-backed. Image: 21" x 29". The artist of the powerful image was Henry Patrick Raleigh. Fine. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Chicago: The W. F. Hall Printing Company, 1899. Ninth Thousand. Very Good Plus/Custom Clear Mylar. 127 pp. SIGNED/INSCRIBED by the Author in ink on the front free endpaper: "Apr. 17-99-129 Mr. G. B. Harris.- Compliments of the author / Paul Synnestvedt". Profusley illustrated throughout from technical drawings of train parts. Dark red cloth with gilt titling. 5 1/4" x 7 1/2". A complete, well-illustrated dissertation on the "diseases" of train braking systems. Valuable historic information for train engineers and enthusiasts. A Very Good Plus or better copy (A bit rubbed from handling; toned endpapers; small hinge openings), now in a custom clear mylar protective jacket. Seldom seen in the original. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

Warsaw: Asia/Pacific Museum, 1982. First Edition. Near Fine. This is an ORIGINAL poster of a highly stylized "BUDDHA" by Polish Artist FRANCISZEK STAROWIEYSKI (1930-2009) adveristing an Exhibit at the Asia/Pacific Museum in Warsaw in 1982-3. 26 1/4" x 36 1/4". Expertly linen-backed for preservation and ease of handling. Franciszek Starowieyski is an important Polish artist whose posters are among the most highly collected of all the Polish posters of the late communist period. He was the first Polish artist to have a one-man show at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in new York City in 1986. This poster is increasingly scarce in the original. Near Fine. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Mendocino, California: The Ridge Times Press, 1985. First Edition. Illustrated Wrappers. Near Fine/4-mil clear mylar envelope. (6) 179 (2) pp. Illustrated green wrappers. Book design by Judy Tarbell and friends. 6" x 9". A collection of interviews with persons, mostly anonymous, involved in all aspects of the then illegal marijuana industry existing in California's "Emerald Triangle" (Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity counties). Included are interviews with growers, law inforcement and uninvolved citizens. Editied with comments by Historian Ray Raphael. From the back cover: "Here at last is the inside story of the marijuana boom which has spread across the California backcountry." A Near Fine copy (somewhat rubbed from handling), now in a clear 4mil mylar protective envelope. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

Erie, Pennsylvania: Metric Metal Works, 1917. First Thus. Near Fine/4-mil clear mylar envelope. 148 (2) pp. Profusely illustrated throughout, including from photographs and diagrams. Gray cardstock wrappers. 4 3/4" x 7 1/2". Prices listed. A "Field Catalogue" for the natural gas and gasoline industry, this book lists both products manufactured by the Metriceds] Metal Works of Erie, Pennsylvania, but also considerable text as to their application. A Near Fine copy, now in a clear mylar 4mil protective envelope. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via USPS media mail, to any United States Address.

Hollywood: EMI Films, 1982. First Edition. Very Good. This is an ORIGINAL one-sheet movie poster for "FRANCES", the 1982 film starring Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard and Kim Stanley. Directed by Graeme Clifford. Music by John Barry. 27" x 41". Folded poster. The story of Frances Farmer (1913-1970) the movie star whose brilliant career tragically ended in mental health problems, Jessica Lange and Kim Stanley both received Academy Award nominations for their performances. A Very Good folded un-linen-backed poster. Shipped folded. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Paris: Musee de L'Orangerie, 1974. First Edition. Near Fine. This is an ORIGINAL French art exhibition poster for an exhibit of the works of GEORGES BRAQUE at "Orangerie des Tuileries" (Musee de L'Orangerie) in Paris. The image measures 17 3/4" x 23 3/4". With the linen mounting border: 27 1/2" x 21 3/4". The poster features a bird in silhouette by Braque and the artist's signature, on a blue field. The exhibition was held from October 17, 1973 to January 14, 1974. The Musee de L'Orangerie is a gallery of impressionist and post-impressionist paintngs located in the corner of the Tuileries Gardens in Paris. The poster has been expertly linen mounted and is certainly ready for framing. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1992. First Edition. Cloth-backed Boards. Fine/Fine. 528 pp. SIGNED in ink by Author Theroux on the title page. Illustrated dust jacket. Map endpapers. Cloth-backed boards. Gilt spine titling. From the flap: "Now Theroux launches his most exotic and tantalizing adventure yet, as he kayaks the shimmering Pacific from island to island, exploring its surfy coasts and blue lagoons, and taking up residence to discover the secrets of these happy isles." From the author of The Mosquito Coast, Chicago Loop, The Old Patagonian Express and The Kingdom by the Sea. A Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, now in a clear mylar protective sleeve. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

Washington DC: Anderson House, 1937. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. (5) 142 pp. SIGNED/INSCRIBED by Burgess Meredith in ink on the half-title: "To Bruce from Burgess Meredith". Illustrated dust jacket. Prior owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Illustrated endpapers. Gray cloth. 5 1/4" x 7 3/4". Per a page fronting the copyright page, Guthrie McClintock presented this play for the first time in the Hanna Theater in Cleveland, Ohio, with sets by Jo Mielsiner and starring Burgess Meredith, Peggy Ashcroft and Hume Cronyn. Mr. Meredith had previously starred in Maxwell Anderson's play, Winterset. A Near Fine copy (Slightly sunned), in a Very Good dust jacket (edgewear and chips at top of spine and back cover), now in a clear mylar protective sleeve. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

Chicago: National Plan Service, Inc, 1958. New Edition. Illustrated Wrappers. Near Fine. 32 pp plus covers. Profusely illustrated from drawings and floorplans. 5 leaves with one home drawing and floorplan each laid in. Stapled illustrated wrappers. Back cover contains folding postcard blueprint order forms. 8 1/4" x 8 1/2". A catalog of contemporary mid-century modern home drawings and floorplans. If interested, the buyer could order detailed blueprint construction forms to construct each home. The homes were "modularly designed" to use standard sizes of building material. This publication was sponsered by Diamond National Lumber and Building Material of Northern and Central California,, whose logo appears on the back cover and on the laid in pages. An interesting collection and a valuable research tool. Rubbed and slightly soiled from handling, but Near Fine overall. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

New York: Random House, 1973. First Edition, Stated. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. (vii) 421 (1) pp. SIGNED in ink by George Plimpton on a front free endpaper. Pictorial unclipped dust jacket. Blue cloth; silver spine titling. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". A sequel to George Plimpton's Paper Lion, including the particular stories of Detroit Lion linemen John Gordy and Alex Karras, and Plimpton's efforts at playing quarterback for the Baltimore Colts. In addition to his successful books, the late George Plimpton (1927-2003) was the founding editor of The Paris Review. A Near Fine copy (slight edge toning) in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket (Slight edgewear), now in a clear mylar protective sleeve. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

New York: Random House, 1989. First Edition. Cloth-backed Boards. Fine/Fine. (xiv) 384 pages. SIGNED by Nancy Reagan in ink on the half title. Illustrated dust jacket. Cloth-backed boards. Gold titling. Illustrated (black and white photographs). Color photograhic postcard of President and Mrs. Reagan with Emperor Hirohito of Japan laid in. Price sticker from the Ronald Reagan Library gift shop affixed to back of dust jacket. Fascinating memoirs of Mrs. Reagan, including living with Ronald Reagan, Astrology, Don Regan, and her own influence. A Fine Copy in a Fine dust jacket, now in a clear mylar protective sleeve. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

London: Pilot Press Ltd, 1946. Reprint Editon. Cloth. Very Good Minus/Custom Clear Mylar. 382 pp. Burgess Meredith's copy. SIGNED/INSCRIBED to Burgess Meredith in ink on the front free endpaper by the Author, Spike Hughes" "For Burgess to keep his mind on things from the Author / London 1948". Laid in is a CERTIFICATE OF PROVENANCE dated and signed by Jonathan Meredith (Burgess Meredith's son) certifying that this book came from his father's collection.Sans dust jacket. Blue cloth. 5" x 7 1/2". Patrick "Spike" Cairn Hughes (1908-1987) was a British jazz musician, composer and music journalist. This is the first volume of his autobiography, including his introduction to jazz in Vienna in 1924. A Very Good Minus copy (Faded and worn; spine sunned), now in a custom clear mylar protective jacket. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

Paris: Acme Newpictures, 1939. First Edition. Near Fine/4-mil clear mylar envelope. This is an ORIGINAL photograph of movie actor Spencer Tracy playing tennis in Paris. 7" x 8 1/2". Black and White. Glossy finish. Per the snipe on the verso: "Spencer Tracy (Left), American film actor, shown in action during a game of tennis at the Bois de Bologne courts in Paris. After a visit in London, Tracy stopped at the Hotel Crillon in Paris and is said to have been the first to leave that hotel wearing tennis attire." A Near Fine copy (slightly rubbed from handling) now in a 4mil clear mylar protective envelope. FREE SHIPPING.

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1992. First Edition. Boards. As New/Near Fine. (xii) 431 pp. SIGNED in ink by John Mortimer on the title page ("With best wishes / John Mortimer"). Price-clipped illustrated dust jacket. Introduction by John Mortimer. Index of Villains. Index of Authors. Black boards with gilt titling. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2". Anthology of villany curated and edited by the inimitable John Mortimer, Q.C., the father of Rumpole of the Bailey. Chapters include "Master Crooks", "Murderers", "Seducers and Cads". Con Men" and others. But for the price-clipping of the jacket, an As New copy in a Fine jacket.

London: Michael Joseph, Ltd, 1983. First Edition. Leather-backed cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine Slipcase. 160 pp. Profusely illustrated from sketches and photographs of paintings of race horses by artist Peter Biegel, many in full color. Foreword by Fred Winter, CBE. Leather-backed green cloth in green slipcase. Gilt titling. 9 3/4" x 13" Oblong. Index. Peter Biegel (1913-1989) was, during his lifetime, generally said to be "the best painter of the horse". He reportedly was a favorite of the Queen and the Queen Mother. Most of the horses pictured in this book raced in Europe. Three pages do feature Secretariat. A beautifully produced book and slipcase. A cornerstone of any racehorse book collection. A Near Fine copy (Christmas gift inscription on half-title; slightly rubbed slipcase). ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address.

San Francisco: West Coast Transit Co., Inc, 1924. First Edition. Near Fine/4-mil clear mylar envelope. This is an ORIGINAL brochure entitled "REDWOOD HIGHWAY TOURS CALIFORNIA" issued by West Coast Transit Co., Inc. of Eureka, California. Illustrated, including MAP of Northern California/Oregon stage routes. Folded: 9" x 4". Open: 9" x 16". Advertising tours through the "Redwood Highway" of Northern California and Oregon, from San Francisco to Portland, via "Motor Coaches", featuring smoking sections and windows that could be raised and lowered. Scarce. Near Fine (rubbed from handling), now in a clear 4mil mylar protective envelope. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address.

Philadelphia: The S. S. White Dental Mfg. Co, 1905. First Edition. Original wrappers with Text. Very Good Plus/4-mil clear mylar envelope. 32 pp. Illustrated, primarily from drawings. Original brown wrappers with text. 6 3/4" x 9 1/2". Laid in are pages 9-10 from the December 1906 S. S. White catalog. The first half of the Catalog describes technical books relating primarily to the dental profession. The second half of the catalog lists stationary and related items to be used in running a dental office in 1905. A Very Good Plus copy (some rubbing from handling) now in a clear 4mil mylar protective envelope. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address. NOTE: This is a DL Consignment item.