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Rare! Margaret Atwood The Testaments Limited Edition Signed Book (59/100)
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood deluxe limited signed edition. This is NUMBER 59 of only 100 produced. The deluxe edition was issued in conjunction with the trade edition to mark the landmark publishing of the sequel to’The Handmaid’s Tale’. Housed in a clam shell-style box, this unique version is clothbound with debossed text on the front. The inside of the box sees hand-marbled paper created by artist Jemma Lewis, which was produced in batches of just 25 for each design. The die cut tipped-in page on the box mirrors the design on the clothbound back cover, and to complete the look, the printed ends and swiss binding seamlessly link to compliment the overall look. Please note the book has not been opened and is still in original publisher’s box. It is therefore in mint condition. An incredibly beautiful and rare book and collectors piece.
Rare Book The Idylls and Epigrams of Theocritus, Bion and Moschus Volume III
Edition: Private member-only edition, limited to 477 copies. This edition includes work from literary figures such as Oscar Wilde, Andrew Lang, and Nathan Haskell Dole, and features original paper boards, deckled edges, engraved title pages, and multiple seals/insignias. Also present is an unusual pasted emblem of the Trinacria (Sicilian symbol) to the rear board, potentially signifying private provenance. The book shows age-appropriate wear and some spine separation but remains intact and richly documented. Pages were printed in the style Quarto which means they were folded into 4 squares and printed on the two outer squares – then stitched in. But this edition was printed on all four squares rendering it virtually impossible to read each page unless each section was cut by hand. They have not been and they are all intact. After 120 years the book is intact and in superb condition. Found in a book store on along Charing Cross Road London. In excellent condition and kept now in an acid free polyurethane covering for protection and preservation.
RARE 1930 The Baffle Book Lassiter Wren, Randle McKay, F. Tennyson Jesse crime
By Lassiter Wren and Randle McKay. Illustrated with diagrams and charts. London: William Heinemann Ltd. 1930 (1st thus – UK edition). Hardcover in paper-covered boards, iv+192+76pp (last section printed upside down). Very rare and fragile UK edition of the first Baffle Book. Pages age-toned at edges, much of the spine is abraded, and paper wraps are brittle and discoloured, otherwise internally clean and sound. Contains a number of crime, mystery and detection scenarios for readers to solve in a parlour game setting. This rare British edition was edited by Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse Harwood, a criminologist, journalist and writer (who often wrote under the name Wynifried Margaret Tennyson). Overseas buyers please contact me for P&P quote first.
Rare VTG Hardcover Book Before The Dawn of History by Charles Knight illustrated
Rare VTG Hardcover Book Before The Dawn of History by Charles Knight illustrated. Good vintage condition, binding is fragile. Pages are clean and illustrations are beautiful!
RARE Books Rudyard Kipling Old Collectibles Departmental Ditties & others
RARE Departmental Ditties 3rd hardback edition published by Thacker, Spink & Co. In Calcutta, India 1888. The Phantom Rickshaw – 1888. Ballroom Ballads and Other Verses – 1893. From Sea to Sea – 1900. In Black & White (Unknown). Traffics & Discoveries (1904). Books are in a very old antique condition. Some are in OK condition. Some have pages with damage. Covers in tact on most but books haven’t been protected too well over the long time since they were first printed. Please see all pictures and if any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. This rare and valuable hardback book titled “Departmental Ditties & others” by Rudyard Kipling is a limited edition first edition published by Macmillan in 1888 in India. The book contains classic literature and poetry by the renowned author, making it a coveted piece for collectors of literature and Kipling enthusiasts. With special attributes like being an ex-library copy with a dust jacket, this original edition in English is a unique addition to any library, showcasing the author’s work from the region of Asia.
VISIONAIRE #40 David SIMS Roses Photo Art Book Rare Limited Edition Signed
Signed on back of photo inside cover. Limited Edition #2456 of Only 3,000. The photos inside of book are absolutely amazing. Has some shelf wear.
Robert Graves Poems RARE Limited Editions Club SIGNED Book Paul Hogarth
Here is a fantastic deluxe edition of Robert Graves Poems by The Limited Editions Club! Signed, numbered to only 2000 copies. Lovely patterned hard slip case. Protective tissue still in place over cover. Plus includes original inserts. This is absolutely the copy to get of this wonderful tome of poetry! Now 45 years old, from 1980! This series is absolutely the most extravagant and beautiful books that I’ve ever seen. Special bindings, signed and numbered, specially illustrated, heavy duty slip cases, just magnificent! Incredibly high end, no expense spared level books. I’ve tried to show as many elements in my pictures as I can so you know what you’re getting. So comb thru the pics to get the general idea of condition. This is from my mothers collection. She has about 30 of them. Some I have already listed, some I still need to. If there is one from this series you are looking for let me know. The condition of the book it self is very good+. Don’t think they’ve been read. But the slip case does have wear. They’ve just been sitting on a shelf for over 40 years, but dust, shuffling, etc. They do have imperfections. You can see my feed back. I will leave you some after you receive your item and leave me feedback.
SIGNED 1st Edition Michelangelo His Epic Life by Martin Gayford HB 2013 RARE
MICHELANGELO: HIS EPIC LIFE by Martin Gayford – Signed 1st Edition, 1st Impression Hardcover (2013, Penguin). SIGNED by Martin Gayford on the title page, this rare first edition, first impression hardback is a highly collectible biography of Michelangelo, written by one of Britain’s most acclaimed art historians. Book: Very Good. Dustjacket: Very Good. Clean, tightly bound copy with sharp corners and strong boards. Dustjacket protected the front and back endpapers beautifully. Gift dedicated with the the author’s signature, no tears, no foxing. Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd. Dimensions: 240 x 164 x 56 mm. A definitive biography of Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti, this epic volume by Martin Gayford-author of Constable in Love and The Yellow House-chronicles the dramatic life of one of history’s greatest sculptors and painters. From carving David and painting the Sistine Chapel Ceiling to enduring the politics of the Medici and the papacy, Michelangelo’s life was as monumental as his art. This signed first edition offers unique insight into the man behind the masterpieces, with Gayford’s vivid storytelling bringing Michelangelo’s world to life. It is a measure of [Michelangelo’s] magnitude, and Gayford’s skill in capturing it, that you finish this book wishing that Michelangelo had lived longer and created more’ Rachel Spence, FT. One of our most distinguished writers on what makes modern artists tick. It is very difficult to cut through the thicket of generations of scholarship and say anything new about David, the Sistine Chapel, The Last Judgement, the Basilica of St Peter’s or many of Michelangelo’s other masterpieces, but Gayford manages to do so by encouraging us to think – and look – at both the obvious and the overlooked’ Sunday Telegraph. Only the most ambitious biographer can take on the talent of Michelangelo Buonarroti’ The Times. Martin Gayford has been art critic of the Spectator and the Sunday Telegraph. He is currently Chief European art critic for Bloomberg. Among his publications are: The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin and Nine Turbulent Weeks in Arles, The Penguin Book of Art Writing, of which he was co-editor, Man with a Blue Scarf: On Sitting for a Portrait by Lucian Freud, and contributions to many catalogues. He lives in Cambridge with his wife and two children. It is very difficult to cut through the thicket of generations of scholarship and say anything new about David, the Sistine Chapel, The Last Judgement, the Basilica of St Peter’s or many of Michelangelo’s other masterpieces, but Gayford manages to do so by encouraging us to think – and look – at both the obvious and the overlooked (Sunday Telegraph). It is a measure of [Michelangelo’s] magnitude, and Gayford’s skill in capturing it, that you finish this book wishing that Michelangelo had lived longer and created more (Rachel Spence FT). Only the most ambitious biographer can take on the talent of Michelangelo Buonarroti (The Times). Dispatched tracked and insured worldwide. Packed securely in protective packaging. Ideal for collectors of signed biographies, art historians, or admirers of the Italian Renaissance, this is a beautifully preserved edition and a rare signed copy. Physical Description: xxv, 661 pages : illustrations (some colour), 1 map ; 24 cm. Death and life of Michelangelo — 2. Unruly apprenticeship — 4. Piero de’ Medici and flight to Bologna — 7. Rome, Cupid, Bacchus and the Pieta — 8. David and other bodies — 9. Michelangelo versus Leonardo — 10. Giants and slaves — 11. Roman rivalry — 14. Marble mountains — 15. New fantasies — 17. Love and exile — 19.
The Eternal Influence Of Antonio Stradivari Limited Ed Signed Rare Book 20/100
This rare and luxurious edition of “The Eternal Influence Of Antonio Stradivari” is an essential addition to any collector’s library. Prefaced by the renowned Malcom Sadler, it offers a unique insight into the history of violins and the legendary Stradivari. The book is intricately illustrated and commemorates 3 exhibitions to illustrate and celebrate the art of the master violin maker and influence of Antonio Stradivari. Bound in high-quality leather, this limited edition book is numbered and signed by staff, adding to its exclusivity. It has a personal message from James Black on the first page which is who this book has been dedicated to. Published by Ealing Strings in 1987, it is a must-have for any lover of music and history. There are an abundance of photos and descriptions of famous violins. The book is in excellent condition.