Search Results: Titles starting with Y from Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books

1769 WELSH Holy BIBLE Famed Baskett Wales James Phillips Jenkin Griffiths Family

A rare Welsh Holy Bible! Baskett Bibles are considered some of the most desirable 18th-century Bibles. In fact, the Baskett Bible became the first English Bible to see print in America in 1761 (see Darlow/Moule 1136). This 1769 Welsh edition, like other Baskett Bibles, includes both the Old and New Testaments. This particular example was published in London published by Mark and Robert Baskett.

Item number: #25342
Price: $599

Holy Bible

Y Bibl Cyssegr-lan; sef, Yr Hen Destament a'r Newydd

Llundain [London]: Printiedig gan Mark Baskett, Printiwr i Ardderchoccaf Fawrhydir̓ Brenhin, a chan Wrthddrychiaid Robert Baskett, 1769.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o Unpaginated – [1156]
o Separate title page for New Testament
· References: Edition not in Darlow/Moule
· Provenance:
o Supralibros – William James, 1834
o Handwritten – Rachel Phillips
o Handwritten –… Read More

1894 1ed Yellow Fairy Book Andrew Lang Thumbelina Emperors New Clothes Andersen

"Once upon a time…"

Andrew Lang's Fairy Books are a series of children stories that were published in a collection of "colors." The collection includes nearly 800 stories both true and fiction all of which feature impressive illustrations throughout. The Yellow Fairy Book features a collection of tales from all over the world including works of Hans Christian Andersen's 'Thumbelina' and 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.
Item number: #16547
Price: $599
LANG, Andrew
The Yellow fairy book…
London; New York: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1894. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
o xvi, 321, [3]
o Including 22 full-page engravings as well as many in text illustrations of H.J. Ford
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Provenance: Handwritten – Esther Blaikie MacKinnon, 1895
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Esther Blaikie MacKinnon (1885–1934) was a Scottish artist, who was known for her paintings and engravings. During her career, MacKinnon… Read More

1964 JAMES BOND 1ed You Only Live Twice Ian Fleming 007 British Spy SPECTRE MI6

Published in 1964, Ian Fleming's "You Only Live Twice" is the twelfth book in the iconic James Bond series, and the third and final entry in the beloved "Blofeld Trilogy" involving the criminal organization, "S.P.E.C.T.R.E." The story features James Bond on a mission in Japan, recovering from his wife's death and facing a crisis in his career. Tasked by "M" to collaborate with Japan's Secret Service, he investigates the enigmatic "Castle of Death" and its leader, Dr. Guntram Shatterhand. With the help of Tiger Tanaka, Bond confronts Shatterhand in a bid to restore his purpose and standing.

The world-famous James Bond novels tell of the fictional British spy, codenamed 007 and his many exploits. Created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, Bond's popularity led to the writing of twelve novels and two short-story collections along with the production of over 25 feature films and counting.

Item number: #41373
Price: $599… Read More

1829 John Smith ART of Drawing Oil Painting English Still Life Landscape Color

'The Art of Painting' is a rare 17th-century treatise on painting with oils by English clockmaker John Smith. This work was an immensely popular work throughout the end of the 17th-century into the mid-1700s. In fact, it went through a number of editions through the end of Smith's lifetime.
While the title would suggest this is merely a work from an artistic view, it covers a variety of topics including how to work with gold and silver gilding. Other topics include
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How to mix oils
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Achieving correct color
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Oil paint preservation
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Proper use of tools
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Painting landscapes and still life

Item number: #16705
Price: $499
SMITH, John
The Young Artist's Assistant in the Art of Drawing in Water Colours
London : Sherwood, Gilbert, & Piper, [ca. 1829].

Details:

· Collation:
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xiii, xvi, 134; 8, 4, [4]
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Wanting p. 97-98, 125-126
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22 engraved plates (14 colored)
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