Search Results: Titles starting with U from Shapero Rare Books

London Waddington Graphics and Corianda Studios 1991 . Screenprint in colours, 1991, on wove paper, signed, titled and numbered from the edition of 95 in pencil, published by Waddington Graphics and Corianda Studios, 102.5 x 77 cm. (40.4 x 30.3 in.)

Paris, Teriade, 1966. . Limited edition number one of 180 (from a total edition of 205), signed by Miró in pencil on colophon; folio (43 x 33 cm). pp. (viii), 133, (xv), 13 lithographs printed in colours by Miro,printed by Mourlot, on Arches wove paper, all loose as issued in the publisher's printed wrappers, cream coloured chemise and matching slipcase; a very attractive copy. Rare surrealist illustrations by miro; a key text of the Theatre of the Absurd This portfolio illustrates the play 'Ubu Roi' by the French writer Alfred Jarry, that premiered in 1896 and was part of the genre of the Theatre of the Absurd which thrilled the Surrealists and Dadaist. It was adopted not only by Miró but also by other artists such as Max Ernst or Man Ray. Miró chose to create thirteen large, colourful double-page lithographs for his 1966 illustrations of the play, employing imagery that is characteristically biomorphic and humorous, in keeping with themes of the play. The prints, however, are vividly… Read More

Moscow, OGIZ- Molodaia Gvardia, 1931. . First edition, small 8vo (17.5 x 12.5 cm); ink ownership inscription to title-page, sticker to verso of upper wrapper; original printed wrappers with futurist design, some repairs to spine. Kirsanov (1906 - 1972) was a prominent figure in the Jewish literary scene of Odessa at the beginning of the 20th century and later a celebrated Soviet war correspondent.

London, Smith, Elder, 1910. . Second impression. 8vo ( 24 x 25 cm); xi, 233pp., 2 pages ads at end, folding map, 72 photographic illustrations by the author, previous bookseller's bookplate on front pastedown, several pages detached, inner hinges cracked; publisher's tan cloth gilt, vignette to upper cover, top edge gilt, worn and rubbed ; a fair copy. Sir Frederick Treves was the prominent Victorian surgeon famous for treating Joseph Merrick sometimes known 'The Elephant Man'. He spent much time in Africa working in hospitals during the Boer War. His ability as an author is also well recognised and this interesting travel book includes chapters on game reserves and railways.

Vienna, Rikola, 1921. . First edition; 4to (26 x 20 cm); 90pp., full page chromolithographs after Jury Wowk, text in German, minor staining to margins; original illustrated boards, floral patterned endpapers, wear to spine, a good copy. First edition of this richly illustrated German edition of Ukrainian folktales.

Lviv/Kyiv, Ukr. hromads'kii vydavnychii fond, 1913. . First edition, 4to (28.5 x 19.5cm); xx, 61pp., profusely illustrated, some in colour, one map; original printed wrappers with Ukrainian folk design, wrappers a little stained otherwise a very good copy. The second and final instalment of the title was not published until 1926.

London, Turret Books, 1970. . Long Playing vinyl record, with original 10pp booklet inserted. 1 of 99 numbered copies signed by Durrell. 12" black vinyl record, in original inner sleeve, outer sleeve blue laminated paper printed in black with a design by the author. Some foxing to the pamphlet as usual, trace of creasing to the sleeve but an exceptional example. Features recordings of Durrell himself singing the songs he had written towards a musical based on the returning hero of the Homeric stories. The musical was never completed. The little pamphlet inside prints the verses. This example being one of 99 numbered copies signed by Durrell.

London, John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1937. . First UK trade edition, first impression; 8vo; publisher's green cloth, Gill's Homeric bow design to upper board and titles to spine gilt, with the dust jacket. Boards somewhat browned but a very good copy in the rubbed and frayed dust jacket with a strip of surface loss to the front panel costing several letter extending slightly onto the spine panel. After the Bodley Head had successfully published their limited edition of 1936 without attracting any judicial actions, this first trade edition was put out for general sale. It too was left unprosecuted and paved the way for all subsequent printings in the UK. An especially handsome publication worthy of a masterpiece.

[c.1875]. . Albumen print. Good tonal range and in good condition, pasted on original mount, printed title below.

Paris, Chene, 1990. . First edition, first printing, inscribed by the photographer; 4to; Publisher's black boards, titles to upper board and spine in white. With the dust jacket. A superb copy in the dust jacket. With the legendary photographer's signed presentation inscription to a fellow photographer, incorporating the printed half title, '[Un Certain Robert Doisneau] transforme un certain David Gamble en receleur car toutes ces images ont ete volees au hasard des rencontres. En toute complicite Robert Doisneau Avril 1990'.

London, Grant Richards, 1902. . First edition, first impression. Small 4to; publisher's pictorial blue cloth printed in cream, red and grey. Contemporary gift inscription to front paste down. an unusually nice copy with the vast majority of the paint extant. A children's fantasy written and lavishly illustrated by the great Heath Robinson. Copies with much of the binding illustration intact are exceedingly uncommon.

London, Chatto & Windus, 1954. . First edition, first issue, inscribed by the author; 8vo; unmarked internally; publisher's green paper-covered boards, gilt lettering to spine, spine ends slightly bumped, with the unclipped pictorial dustjacket by Victor Ross, spine slightly faded (as often), slight chipping to head of spine, light soiling and edge-wear, else an attractive example. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in black ink to the front free endpaper, 'For Adeline Danger with best wishes from Iris Murdoch July 1954.'The author's first novel, subsequently selected by the American Modern Library as one of the Best 100 English novels of the 20th century.

Paris, Le Livre du Bibliophile, Georges Briffaut, 1927 . Limited edition, signed by the illustrator to Doctor Potel, on papier japon; large 4to, (27.5 x 21.5 cm); 27 wood engravings in-text by G. Aubert and 10 coloured etchings hors-texte by André Lambert all after original watercolours by Gerda Wegener, with an extra suite in black and yellow; original wrappers with covers, ink inscription to top left corner of cover, some wear to edges but internally fine. Limited edition signed by artist Gerda Wegener Gerda Wegener (1886 – 1940) was a Danish illustrator and painter best known for her erotic works. After moving to Paris in 1912, she became highly successful both as a painter and as illustrator for Vogue, La Vie Parisienne and Fantasio. Her work comes with a sensational backstory: Gerda's husband Einar, also a successful artist, posed as a model for many of her works dressed in women's clothing, and later underwent the world's first sex-change operation. The actress Alicia Vikander won an Oscar… Read More

[c. 1890]. . Albumen print, loose. Dimensions 20 x 26 cm. Title and photographer's credit in negative.

London, Hutchinson & Co., n.d. [1926]. . First edition, 8vo xvi, 528 pp., 25 illustrations, map, original grey-blue cloth gilt, corners bumped, light wear, a very good copy. travel2023 This scarce volume narrates an attempt to cross the Muztagh Pass in 1922. Capt. Featherstone was the only European member of the expedition which only just failed in its attempt. There is a reference to K2.An account of the exploration of the 'Unexplored Pass', i.e., New (or Western) Mustagh Pass in 1922. Yakushi F33; Neate F13.

[c.1880]. . Albumen print. Fair tonal range, good condition.

[c.1880]. . Albumen print. Fair tonal range, good condition.

Karl Baedeker, Leipzig 1909 . Fourth edition. cii, 724 pp, 33 maps and 48 plans, a few pages at rear slightly dampstained; publisher's red cloth gilt; overall a very good copy. Last and most comprehensive edition in the series.Issued c. 1909. Hinrichsen E262.

Endicott & Co., New York, [1860-70s]. . Lithograph printed in colour (image 50 x 84 cm; sheet 63 x 94,5 cm) after a drawing by Parsons; small tear in right margin, anciently laid-down but in fine condition. An early work by a master of the genre: a fine example, with wide margins, of this beautiful chromolithograph.Before serving as the art director for Harper's Weekly and Magazine from 1863 to 1889 and as such being instrumental in the development of the art of American illustration, Charles Parsons (1821-1910) apprenticed at 15 to the New York lithographic studio of George Endicott (1802-1848). Through Endicott's studio he worked directly for the famous firm of Currier & Ives, and deserves credit for many of the best marine lithographs ever produced. Before he left for Harper's he was made a full partner and it was undoubtedly his marines which earned him the position and drew the most public attention. He chose to revisit nautical subjects when he returned to watercolours and lithography in… Read More

Karl Baedeker, Leipzig 1904 . Third edition. ciii, 660pp, 25 maps, 35 plans,ink inscription inside on endpapers, front map repaired; publisher's red cloth gilt, a very good copy. This is the third of four editions published by Baedeker and edited by J.F. Muirhead who later published his own series of guides. Maps of New York, Yellowstone National Park, Southern California, Northern Florida and Southern Mexico are included. All editions are scarce.Issued c.1904. Hinrichsen E261.