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Tales of Pollux the Rabbit

Tales of Pollux the Rabbit

by Anonymous. [H]

Cloth. Very Good. Imaginative, whimsical verse and illustrations of an upper crust rabbit, Pollux, and his frivolous cares and activities. N.d., early 20th century and World War One era. Oblong 4to, 24.5 by 30 cm. 21 pp. (and leaves) of original pen and ink and watercolored drawings. Each page has a mounted illustration, with inked verse next to it, poking fun at Pollux's dress, his vanity, his helplessness, his manners, etc. Other characters include Jenkins, card players, a pining woman, all... Read more about this item
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A$2,711.45
The Compositors of the First and Second Madrid Editions of Don Quixote, Part 1

The Compositors of the First and Second Madrid Editions of Don Quixote, Part 1

by Flores, R. M

London: Modern Humanities Research Association, 1975. Hard Cover. x, 149 p., folding leaf, [2] leaves of plates, illus., facsims.; 26 cm. In English or Spanish. This is an attempt to determine what the compositors "did to the text of the original manuscript." Stock#45631. Vg /no dj.
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A$77.47A$30.99
Probate of the Will of Julia Sarah Baverstock, Deceased, of New Malden, in the County of Surrey. Dated 23rd July 1915

Probate of the Will of Julia Sarah Baverstock, Deceased, of New Malden, in the County of Surrey. Dated 23rd July 1915

Book. Good. No Binding. 12 page vellum document (some pages blank) with seal..
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A$15.51
WRITHING IN DARKNESS: A COLLECTION OF HORRIFIC VERSE - PART 1 AND PART 2 [SIGNED]

WRITHING IN DARKNESS: A COLLECTION OF HORRIFIC VERSE - PART 1 AND PART 2 [SIGNED]

by Arnzen, Michael A

Concord, CA : Dark Regions Press , 1997. Two chapbooks in illustrated red wrappers. Both books are INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY MICHAEL ARNZEN. Both books are signed a second time by Arnzen and also by the illustrator Renate Muller. These were issued in a limited edition of 125 copies. These copies are unnumbered and marked "A.C." apparently as author's copies. [search our listings for more Michael Arnzen including original manuscripts and signed items] . Signed. Limited Edition. Soft Cover.... Read more about this item
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A$92.96
The Duck and the Kangaroo

The Duck and the Kangaroo

by Lear, Edward

Thin brown wraps with silver lettering on front. Facsimile of handwritten and hand illustrated poem with accompanying text by Philip Hofer. Edition of five hundred printed by The Harvard Printing Office.
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A$100.71
Gebett Buch

Gebett Buch

by Stark, Joseph

Wellrichstait (?), Germany , 1768. Full Calf. Card stock slipcase. . Very Good. As fine a folk art Gebetbuch manuscript as one is bound to find, with its artist's identity given and precisely dated to the mid-eigtheenth century. 12mo. 16 by 10 cm. Three title pages, two frontises, 213 pages paginated. 21 pages which are fully painted, or essentially so, with many other pages with substantial illustration, including ornate decorative motives, painted cameos, etc. The style is peasant Rococo,... Read more about this item
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A$8,909.05
CHINESE WAR JUNK OR COMMANDER'S VESSEL IN FRONT OF THE DANISH SETTLEMENT, DRAWN AFTER NATURE IN THE CANTON RIVER [translation of manuscript caption title]

CHINESE WAR JUNK OR COMMANDER'S VESSEL IN FRONT OF THE DANISH SETTLEMENT, DRAWN AFTER NATURE IN THE CANTON RIVER [translation of manuscript caption title]

by Tilesius von Tilenau, Wilhelm Gottlieb

[China, ca. 1805].. Watercolor on paper, 9 x 14¼ inches. Original manuscript caption attached to verso. Small chip (less than one inch) in upper right corner, else near fine. Mounted at upper corners onto heavier paper stock. Archival matting, and protected with Mylar sheet. An extremely important and visually appealing watercolor depicting trading practices on the Canton River in China, early 19th century. The work was done during the Krusenstern expedition, Russia's first major scientific voyage in... Read more about this item
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A$42,608.50
South Africa's 800 : The Story of South African Volunteers in Israel's War of Birth (Revised and reprinted, November 2003)

South Africa's 800 : The Story of South African Volunteers in Israel's War of Birth (Revised and reprinted, November 2003)

by Katzew, Henry

South African Zionist Federation, 2003. Revised Edition . Softcover. Very Good. Compiled and produced by Maurice and Marcia Ostroff from Henry Katzew's original manuscript. Edited by Joe Woolf. Revised and Reprinted edition, November 2003. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 382 pages and Photo Album 58 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. Internally the pages are immaculately clean and complete. The binging is excellent. R* 16/06/2022 GK.... Read more about this item
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A$88.32
The original manuscript draft of the most important work about the history of Bulak press, Tarikh Matba'at Bulak prepared by the author in 1936 to be presented to the faculty of literature in the Egyptian University in Cairo, for the MA. degree

The original manuscript draft of the most important work about the history of Bulak press, Tarikh Matba'at Bulak prepared by the author in 1936 to be presented to the faculty of literature in the Egyptian University in Cairo, for the MA. degree

by Abu-l Futouh Ahmad Ridwan (1908 - 1982)

long 4to, 30. 192ff, with 26, 16ff appendix. WITH UNPUBLISHED PARTS. The most important of the specific history of Bulak press which later printed in Bulak printing house in 1953 as: تاريخ مطبعة بولاق و لمحة في تاريخ الطباعة في بلدان الشرق الأوسط Unique manuscript of the author.
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A$54,229.00
Autograph Musical Scores in the Coolidge Foundation Collection

Autograph Musical Scores in the Coolidge Foundation Collection

by Library of Congress Music Division

Washington, D.C.: Self, 1950 30 pp. Wear and scuffing to wraps.. Wraps. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A$15.65
NICK, GENTLEMAN DETECTIVE (AFTER THE THIN MAN), from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture “After the Thin Man”

NICK, GENTLEMAN DETECTIVE (AFTER THE THIN MAN), from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture “After the Thin Man”

by unnamed, Robert Riskin association

[THIN MAN RADIO SCRIPT, WORLD WAR II OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION, FRENCH TEXT] NICK, GENTLEMAN DETECTIVE (AFTER THE THIN MAN), from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture "After the Thin Man", RECORDED AT: Radio Recorders, 7000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, DATE: DECEMBER 22, 1944, TIME: 1 P.M. TO 7 P.M., (for) United States Government, Office of War Information (Overseas), Hollywood, Calif., U.S.A., N. Y. Radio Program Bureau, French Hollywood Unit, typescript manuscript heavily annotated with text and... Read more about this item
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A$1,859.28
ONCE UPON A TIME original radio script in French, World War II United States Office of War Information, radio script adaptation of popular movie, with signatures of John Loder, Mischa Auer, Denise Vernac, and other cast

ONCE UPON A TIME original radio script in French, World War II United States Office of War Information, radio script adaptation of popular movie, with signatures of John Loder, Mischa Auer, Denise Vernac, and other cast

by Gerald Kean, director

[WWII US OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION RADIO PLAY WITH 'CHINESE SPOT' IN CHINESE PICTOGRAMS INSERTED]; SCRIPT IN FRENCH; RARE CAST SIGNATURES WWII ERA] ONCE UPON A TIME original radio script in French, World War II United States Office of War Information, Voice of America, French Project, Hollywood, French language half-hour radio script adaptation of the 1944 Columbia Pictures movie of the same title signed by Jon Loder and other cast members as required for payment…the radio play was intended to be... Read more about this item
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A$1,239.52
DESTRY RIDES AGAIN; DINAH SHORE AND OTHER CAST SIGNED; ORIGINAL WWII U.S. RADIO PLAY ADAPTATION ANNOTATED DIRECTOR COPY] “FEMME OU DEMON” — from the Universal Pictures “DESTRY RIDES AGAIN”, 1945

DESTRY RIDES AGAIN; DINAH SHORE AND OTHER CAST SIGNED; ORIGINAL WWII U.S. RADIO PLAY ADAPTATION ANNOTATED DIRECTOR COPY] “FEMME OU DEMON” — from the Universal Pictures “DESTRY RIDES AGAIN”, 1945

by Jacques Surmagne

[1945 DESTRY RIDES AGAIN; DINAH SHORE AND OTHER CAST SIGNED; ORIGINAL WWII U.S. RADIO PLAY ADAPTATION ANNOTATED DIRECTOR COPY] "FEMME OU DEMON" — from the Universal Pictures "DESTRY RIDES AGAIN" [the movie title for the release to the English-speaking market, "Femme…" is the movie title in French for the international market release in 1939], original ribbon radio script for the U. S. Office of War Information (OWI) WWII program, heavily annotated by director Gerald Kean whose name is in red pencil... Read more about this item
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A$852.17
Ein Erntelied (A Harvest Song)

Ein Erntelied (A Harvest Song)

by Madeleine, Marie [Manuscript Poem]

Paper with additional horizontal center fold, small fold tear. Erasure marks in the upper right corner on the first side. Signature with small ink smudge. Very good manuscript work from this protagonist of the Decadent movement. JBS-127. [Manuscript Poem]   Marie Madeleine  "Ein Erntelied" ("A Harvest Song")   c.1905 Manuscript poem by Marie Madeleine, the subject of Ronald K. Siegel's 2016 book The Priestess of Morphine: The Lost Writings of Marie-Madeleine in the Time of Nazis. Folded paper... Read more about this item
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A$1,549.40
The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis from March 8, 1749, to February 6, 1761.

The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe Regis from March 8, 1749, to February 6, 1761.

by Dodington, George Bubb, baron Melcombe, 1691-1762

London, Printed for G. & T. Wilkie; and E. Easton, Salisbury, 1785. The third edition. With a half-title. Enormously wealthy as a result of an inheritance, Bubb was patron to Frederick, Prince of Wales, and to poets and writers such as Henry Fielding. He was the center of espionage gathered against the Jacobites. This diary, remarkably frank in showing the seeking of government positions, was first published in 1784. This edition includes new material that was subsequently suppressed. Hard Cover.... Read more about this item
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A$464.82A$185.93
1867 ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY 2 related life insurance documents original

1867 ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY 2 related life insurance documents original

by Atlas Assurance Company, London, England

[1867 BRITISH INSURANCE DOCUMENT, 2 RELATED DOCUMENTS] 1867 ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY, 2 related documents concerning life insurance policy for John Watkins Freeman, (i) letter dated 16th Nov. 1867 with letterhead Atlas Assurance Office, Life Department, London, typescript with blanks filled in by hand pinned to (ii) handwritten notice to the Atlas Assurance Office from the "Solicitors of said Mary Ann Freeman"; NOTES: ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY was a British life and fire insurance company established at the... Read more about this item
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A$92.96
Holograph Note Signed

Holograph Note Signed

by Salter, James

(np): (np) Aprx 9x12 inch 20 lb green stock dated "August 4 Bridgehampton." "Yes, it is a nice collection. A pleasure to sign. My regards to Ms Mason." Salter has signed with his initials "J.S" Folded in half with beginning toning at extremities. Very Good condition.. Signed. Unbound. Very Good/Not Issued.
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A$147.19
Mel Bay presents Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar, Volume Two.

Mel Bay presents Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar, Volume Two.

by Van Eps, George

Pacific, Missouri:: Mel Bay Publications, 1981.. Paper covers; spiral bound . BINDING/CONDITION: paper covers with a metal spiral binding; the covers (especially front cover) are ragged at the ends; Good condition.. about 12 inches tall by 10 inches wide . Description: From the foreword: ''All of the voices in a passage or progression, long or short, must be thought of as melodic lines that have to make harmonic sense and become musically believable, even though the lines may contain notational... Read more about this item
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A$38.74
The Golden Age : Manuscript Painting at the Time of Jean, Duc de Berry

The Golden Age : Manuscript Painting at the Time of Jean, Duc de Berry

by Thomas, Marcel

London UK: Chatto & Windus, 1979. Illustrated throughout with 40 color plates and B&W art reproductions. Covers clean, colors bright, minor edge and handling wear. Pages [119] clean, unmarked, binding tight, very slight lean to spine, light top block dust spotting. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws... Read more about this item
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A$18.59
Handwritten Letters from Stephen Crane to Elbert Hubbard and Related Ephemera

Handwritten Letters from Stephen Crane to Elbert Hubbard and Related Ephemera

by [CRANE, Stephen]; [HUBBARD, Elbert]; [ROYCROFT] [SIGNED]

This is a unique collection of paper ephemera regarding an 1895 celebratory dinner honoring Stephen Crane, whose The Red Badge of Courage was at the time a modest success in its second printing. The event was hosted by Elbert Hubbard, the influential publisher, editor, and founder of the Roycroft arts and crafts community. These items belonged to Edith Maclure Love, a friend of both Stephen Crane and Elbert Hubbard. The following items are included in this sale: -Two handwritten letters from Stephen... Read more about this item
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A$15,494.00
The Dead Sea Scrolls. A Selection Of Original Manuscripts

The Dead Sea Scrolls. A Selection Of Original Manuscripts

by Geza Vermes

Folio Society, 2000. Hardcover. Very Good. 2000. Second Printing. 335 pages. No dust jacket, Folio edition with slipcase. Orange slipcase with pictorial paper to boards book. Contains black and white and colour photographic plates. Pages remain bright and clear. Binding remains firm. Boards are in great condition. Minute droplets to spine. Slipcase has light edge wear with minor markings to panels.
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A$13.88
Lindisfarne Gospels

Lindisfarne Gospels

by Backhouse, Janet

Hardback. Acceptable.
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A$4.01
An Essence of the Dusk (Translated from the Original Manuscript by F. W. Bain).

An Essence of the Dusk (Translated from the Original Manuscript by F. W. Bain).

by No Author

Parker, 1906. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1906. No Edition Remarks. 88 pages. No dust jacket. White and grey cloth. Moderate tanning to pages with heavier tanning to pastedowns and endpapers. Pencil inscriptions to front endpaper and rough cut edges to text block. Visible foxing throughout as well. Boards have major rubbing and sunning with visible bumping to corners. Fair crushing to spine ends and heavy sunning to spine. Splitting to both joints.
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A$8.28
Catalogue 2: The Editions Originales of the World-Famous French Classics of the XVIth to the XVIIIth Centuries; Association Books from Erasmus to Boswell, Very Choice Elzevirs, Exquisite Mosaic Armorial and Embroidered Bindings, Authors' Original Manuscripts Etc.

Catalogue 2: The Editions Originales of the World-Famous French Classics of the XVIth to the XVIIIth Centuries; Association Books from Erasmus to Boswell, Very Choice Elzevirs, Exquisite Mosaic Armorial and Embroidered Bindings, Authors' Original Manuscripts Etc.

by Michelmore, G., & Co

London: G. Michelmore & Co, 1921. First edition. Soft cover (yapped). Good (base of spine chipped, short tears to yapp edges). 191p (251 items) + several pls. of bindings, a few in color and/or folding. Bookseller catalogue, with occasional pencil checkmarks. One large folding color plate shows an elaborate embroidered 18th-century Italian binding made for a cardinal. Two color plates show mosaic bindings by Padeloup. Laid in: June 1921 postcard offering one-third off the catalogue prices.
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A$26.34
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