PICKLES
[1909]
Written by Aldin for his daughter and told from Pickles the puppy's point of view, an energetically illustrated story of the trouble Pickles causes when his owners are out; rear flyleaf supplied in facsimile.
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THE RED PUPPY BOOK
[1910]
First edition of this puppy picture book, charmingly illustrated by the author.
THE TWINS
[1910]
First American edition of a timeless tale of double trouble: twin puppies escape the house and get into outdoor mischief. Beautifully illustrated in Aldin's lively style.
US
[1922]
A rare Aldin work, all about little Pat and her new black Scotch terrier Smut. Although Pat treats him like her baby, Smut shows himself to be quite a brave boy in a pinch!
THE WHITE KITTEN BOOK
[1909]
Beautiful first US edition, a departure from Aldin's usual canine subjects.
ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
1962
First edition, first printing of this classic nineteenth century hymn adapted by Leo Politi.
TERMS OF ARTICULATION
(1967)
Issued as Caterpillar #7 in an edition of 300 copies.
THE ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC. FROM THE OLD TO THE NEW
(1895)
First edition of this history of Hawai'i, Samoa, and other Polynesian islands, published "to promote interest in Christian Missions" in the region (Preface) — printed in the year of the final Hawaiian Royalist military resistance, and Queen Liliʻuokalani's abdication.
I WOULD STEAL HORSES
1992
Alexie's second book, and arguably his most difficult to find.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S IMAGE / SELF = PORTRAYAL
1978
101 black and white photographic self-portraits.
THE MAN WHO DIED EN ROUTE
1989
Handsomely designed book of poems by Alitzer. Winner of the Juniper Prize.
PIG'S BOOK OF MANNERS
(1995)
First printing, in which Johnny Squelchnose has no manners and finally learns proper etiquette from his neighbor, a pig.
QUESTIONS ON SELECT PORTIONS OF THE FOUR EVANGELISTS
1834 (1836)
Popular antebellum book of catechisms for children, written for the use of Sunday Schools.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BLACK COMMUNICATION
(1979)
Conference proceedings from the International Conference on Black Communication held at the Bellagio Study & Conference Center in Como, Italy, August 6-10, 1979.S
EAST FROM HERE
(1998)
Limited edition artist's book that reflects on the colors, textures, and history of two ancient cities, incorporating a variety of illustration methods and materials.
WHEN PETER RABBIT WENT TO SCHOOL
(1921)
American Beatrix Potter imitation, in which Peter's mother sends him to school to keep him out of mischief.
THE DOCUMENTARY RECORD OF AN INFRINGEMENT: Environmental Art of a Pseudovandalist Nature
1978
Humorous artist's book documenting Joshua Alper's alteration of a billboard.
VORT #3: Summer 1973
1973
DC area poetry mag featuring work by Robert Creeley, David Bromide, Donald Powell, Kenneth Irby and others.
VORT #5: Summer 1974
1974
DC area poetry mag, this issue focusing on the poet Robert Kelly. With contributions from Ken Irby, Paul Blackburn, Pierre Joris, Guy Davenport, and others.
LSD LUDICROUS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT: A Psychedelic Happening Construction Kit
1966
Original and complete set of this cult '60s "game" kit: a psychedelic puzzle with no rules and no solution.
YEHUDA AMICHAI: A Life in Poetry, 1948-1994
1994
Translated from the Hebrew by Benjamin and Barbara Harshaw.
DISSERTATIO DE LOQUELA
1700
First edition of this landmark work in the history of education for deaf people, especially deaf children, and focusing on articulation and lip reading.
A COAST OF TREES: Poems
(1981)
Clean proof copy of this slim collection from the reowned, award-winning poet.
FIVE DECADES OF MEXICAN PHOTOGRAPHY
1996
Catalog for an exhibition held collaboratively by Throckmorton Fine Art, Inc.
AB-SA-RA-KA, HOME OF THE CROWS
1868
First edition of this narrative of "an officer's wife on the plains," published in an effort to clear her husband's name in the wake of his defeat at Fetterman's Fight.
