Search Results: Titles starting with G from Lux Mentis, Booksellers

Mexico City: Troconi-Letayf & Campbell, 2021. Limited Edition. Mixed bindings. Fine in Fine Box. Limited Edition. Mixed bindings. A work portfolio with 9 photographs signed by the artist. A text by Guillermo Sheridan printed on Awagami Washi paper accompanies the work. An artist's book with portraits and testimonies of the artist. The box also contains a certificate of authenticity signed by the author and a security seal from the publisher. "The writer Guillermo Sheridan has expressed the "equilibrist" character of the artist and her work: "It is a perfection earned, extracted from technical experience and spiritual discipline, balanced in her measured love of the world, brimming with tribulation and joy. And it is when it all comes into balance that her photographic miracles occur: the always fresh eyes of the superior artist lead us by the hand toward our own eyes, which find, for a fleeting instant, their own equilibrium"." [publisher's statement] "Graciela Iturbide (Mexico, 1942): Recognized… Read More

Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. Author-List of rare and out of print books in the Vatican Film Library, Manuscripta Lists of Rare and Out of Print Books. Minor shelf/edge wear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Red cloth boards, gilt lettering. 8vo. 269pp.

Portland, ME: Thomas Mosher, 1912. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Good [Textblock Very Good+]. No DJ.. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Noted flaws notwithstanding, a presentable copy of this increasingly uncommon volume. light shelf/edge wear, minor loss at head, repaired closed tear in paper at bottom of front hinge, moderate toning at spine, light toning to boards, light foxing at preliminaries, gift inscription on ffep, else tight, bright and unmarred. Blue/grey paper boards, faux bands at spine, cream paper spine label, black ink lettering. 12mo. 56pp. Uncut. Limited edition of 300 copies.

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1907. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. No DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. A very handsome copy of this Pyle illustrated classic. Uncommon in such nice condition, quite scarce with original DJ. Minimal shelf/edge wear, owner plate at rear pastedown, else tight, bright and unmarred. Original printed glassine DJ, toned and carefully repaired, several small chips and tears. Grey/green cloth boards, gilt lettering, silver gilt decorative elements, beige ink decorative elements, pictorial endpages, tipped in plates, tissue guard, teg. 8vo. 334pp. Illus. (color plates).

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1907. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Near Fine. No DJ.. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Verso of frontispiece shows stamp that reads "This book belongs to REFERENCE LIBRARY HARPER & BROTHERS." A very handsome copy of this Pyle illustrated classic, this being the publisher's copy. Very minimal shelf/edge wear, owner stamp on verso of frontispiece, crease in frontispiece tissue guard, else tight, bright and unmarred. Grey/green cloth boards, gilt lettering, silver gilt decorative elements, beige ink decorative elements, pictorial endpages, tipped in plates, tissue guard, teg. 8vo. 334pp. Illus. (color plates).

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1945. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. No DJ, as Issued. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Minor shelf/edge wear, even toning at spine, owner plate at front pastedown, light foxing a plate pages (typical of issue), else tight, bright, and unmarred. Quarterbound, buckram spine, green ink spine label, gilt lettering and decorative elements. 8vo. 187pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Numbered limited edition, this being 1096 of 1250. Signed by the author.

New York: The Macmillan Company, 1931. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. Minor shelf/edge wear, ownership plate at front pastedown, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Quarterbound, black leather spine and tips, five raised bands, gilt lettering and decorative elements, marbled cloth boards, marbled endpages, frontispiece, teg, errata tipped in. 8vo. 312pp. Illus. (b/w plates).

India: Ministry of Education, Gov. of India, 1953. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.. First Edition. Original Wraps. "A verbatim report of the proceedings of the Seminar on the contribution of Gandhian outlook and techniques to the solution of tensions between and within nations held at New Delhi from the 5th to the 17th January, 1953." (from the title page). Overall, a rather handsome copy of a work seldom found in acceptable condition. Light shelf/edge wear, sunning at spine, soft creases at spine, first few pages have rolled corners, hint of foxing at preliminaries and textblock edge, else tight, bright and unmarred. Blue paper wraps, white ink lettering, frontispiece. 8vo. 424pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Appendix(es).

Minocqua, WI: Willow Creek Press, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Fine DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. Small ink notation near credits and initials on page 108 by the owner/contributing photographer. A very handsome copy. Very discrete notation in two spots, else tight, bright and unmarred. DJ shows very minor shelf wear, else bright and clean. Blue paper boards, gilt lettering and decorative elements, yellow endpages, frontispiece. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Maps. Index.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+ [Textblock Fine]. No DJ.. First Edition. Hardcover. One of Pyle's last books for young people, the backstory to particular this volume is second to none. It was inscribed by Pyle to renowned poet and author, Eugene Field, "To Eugene Field, My fellow worker in the world of art" and below the inscription, also in Pyles hand is a lovely 12 line poem [N.B. no reference to the poem can be found and it is possible that this is a previously unknown Pyle work]. The inscription and poem are dated November 3rd, 1895. Eugene Field died, unexpectedly, on November 4th, 1895, and Pyle clearly heard about it very quickly as there is a letter laid in to his widow, dated November 10, 1895, expressing his deep sympathies and fond memories and presenting the inscribed copy to her in memory of her husband. An exceptional addition to a sophisticated Pyle collection. Light shelf/edge wear, bottom fore-tip gently bumped, lengthy inscription by… Read More

Tokyo: Kodansha, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Fine DJ.. First Edition. Hardcover. This modern classic presents "Japan's finest gardens as interpreted by leading photographers and Teiji Itoh, preeminent spokesman for Japan's magnificent garden tradition." Tight, bright, and unmarred. DJ shows barest hint of shelf/edge wear, else bright and clean. Mustard yellow cloth boards, grey lettering. 4to. 228pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Bibliography. Index.

London: Country Life Books, 1914. Third Edition, Revised. Hardcover. Good+ [Textblock Near Fine]. No DJ.. Third Edition, Revised. Hardcover. Noted flaws notwithstanding, a presentable copy of a book scarce in any condition. Light shelf/edge wear, partial split at rear hinge, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Blue cloth boards, gilt lettering, dark grey endpages, color frontispiece, tissueguards. 4to. 262pp plus np ads. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Index. Several ephemera items including early sales receipt, etc.

Atlanta: Peachtree Publishers, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Fine DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. A pristine copy of a very lovely collection of images. Tight, bright and unmarred. DJ shows very minimal shelf/edge wear, else bright and clean. Pale pink boards, white ink lettering, textured (verigated) endpapers. 214pp. 0.87 x 12.37 x 9.43. Illus. (color plates). Index.

[Paris], 1930. Limited Edition. Near Fine. Limited Edition. The engraving is a wondrous example of early 20th century printmaking and the pictorial cityscape of Paris. Artisans truly had a love affair for the Parisian landscape and architecture, as well as a fascination of the grotesque. The gargoyles, more correctly identified as chimera, represented in the composition are the Stryga, the winged chimera and a bent arm grotesque with bat-like characteristics. The perspective of the image is on the rooftop and one of the corners of the cathedral with the statues facing outward. The sky is tumultuous and luminescent, a trait typical of artists as French artist Charles Méryon. Similarly, the print could be the work of Louis Orr based on context and style, despite Orr's exclusive etching body of work, but this cataloguer lacks the proof to let this be an economic factor. Fine print, bright, and in exceptional condition. Intaglio: engraving print, circa early 20th century. Edition: No. 19, printed on… Read More

New York: Four Swords, Inc, 1969. First Edition. Original Wraps. Good in Wraps. First Edition. Original Wraps. Cover stories: Is Homosexuality Catching? A Lesbian Raps., The Gay Witch Hunt. A large review The Homosexual Handbook, with a photo of Angelo d'Arcangelo! Al Goldstein was listed with Jim Buckley as "wizards." Executive directors Lige Clarke and Jack Nichols resigned after issue 105, appears that was the last issue. The December 1st, 1969 first issue of this important "Gay" newspaper, "America's 1st Gay Weekly". Graphic photos, provocative articles and great local advertisement. Sharp, witty, and wry. Features "Gay Witch" article by Dr. Leo Louis Martello, gay liberation witch in New York. Full frontal gay nudity and explicit language. Moderate edge toning at edges, chipping, price stamp at front, some leaves evenly toned (pulp paper), else clean. Pictorial wraps printed in black and blue. fo. 20pp. Illus. (b/w plates).

Exeter [NH]: C. Norris & Co, 1817. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good.. First Edition. Hardcover. The first gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (per Sabin). The "three parts" referred to in the title are geographical/statistical data; descriptions of each town and the of the state; and a set to tables (which pleasingly includes the number of cows and the like). (Howes M541; Sabin 47996) Overall, a very presentable copy. Light shelf/edge wear, front hinge tender, joints starting, ownership signatures at front and rear, light even toning throughout, else tight and clean. Brown leather boards, black leather spine label, gilt lettering and decorative elements. 8vo. 218pp; [13 np].

Bisbee, AZ: Pequeno Press, 1994. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Signed by author and illustrator. "A parody of all TV pitchmen about a product that cures absolutely everything (Bradbury 512). Tight, bright, and unmarred. Tan patterned paper boards, title on mirror mylar insert on cover. 65x68mm. 39pp. Illus. (color plates). Numbered limited edition, this being 26 of 50.

Lurey, Devon: Gehenna Press, 1982. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Fine Slipcase. Limited Edition. Hardcover. "Very few copies were available; most of the edition remains unissued" (The Gehenna Press #81). According to the colophon 110 copies were printed numbered 1-89, and A to U. The 21 lettered copies have an extra impression of the colored wood engraving signed by Baskin. Printed on a Columbian hand press in black and red (additional colors for the alphabet letters) on a variety of handmade papers from Maidstone. Tight, bright, and unmarred; touch of sun near spine of the marbled slipcase. Cream vellumesque boards, gilt lettering and decorative elements; laid in additional print; marbled paper slipcase. 8vo. [52pp] with 26 line cut drawings. Numbered, limited edition, this being 58. Signed by Baskin and Kaplan.

Northampton, MA: The Gehenna Press, 1964. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Good+ Glassine DJ. Limited Edition. Hardcover. "Gehenna Essays on Art was a project Baskin planned as a substantial series of art historical texts written expressly for the Press in an accessible and somewhat casual style free of scholarly jargon. Only three of the projects were fully realized, and the two displayed here are rare examples of Gehenna Press imprints that contain photographic reproductions. In Four portrait busts by Francesco Laurana, photographs by Clarence Kennedy (late professor of photography at Smith College) have been carefully improved via lamination. Ruth Wedgwood Kennedy, wife of the photographer and a professor of Renaissance art history at Smith, wrote the sensitive, engaging text on the Renaissance sculptor, Laurana." [Artiflex, Cornell Special Collections]. Minimal shelf/edge wear, else tight, bright, and unmarred; original glassine toned and chipped, but present. Quarterbound, green paper… Read More

Lurey, Devon: Gehenna Press, 1982. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Fine Slipcase. Limited Edition. Hardcover. "Very few copies were available; most of the edition remains unissued" (The Gehenna Press #81). According to the colophon 110 copies were printed numbered 1-89, and A to U. The 21 lettered copies have an extra impression of the colored wood engraving signed by Baskin. Printed on a Columbian hand press in black and red (additional colors for the alphabet letters) on a variety of handmade papers from Maidstone. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Cream vellumesque boards, gilt lettering and decorative elements; laid in additional print; marbled paper slipcase. 8vo. [52pp] with 26 line cut drawings. Numbered, limited edition, this being one of the standard copies, #10. Signed by Baskin and Kaplan.