DIVINE SONGS ATTEMPTED IN EASY LANGUAGE FOR THE USE OF CHILDREN
Interesting copy with vernacular repairs of this classic work of moral rhymes for young readers, "one of the most popular children's books" of the 18th century (British Library).
Interesting copy with vernacular repairs of this classic work of moral rhymes for young readers, "one of the most popular children's books" of the 18th century (British Library).
First edition of Spence's second novel, about the radio director of a major advertising agency in New York, uncommon in the original jacket.
Inscribed first edition of this collection of Midwestern strories, winner of the 1998 Minnesota Voices Project.
Signed first printing of this lavishly-illustrated retrospective of the career of "America's most renowned contemporary furniture craftsman" (introduction).
Second edition, second printing of this comprehensive look at the work of the abstract expressionist artist, heavily-illustrated and with commentary from the artist.
Inscribed first printing of this beautifully illustrated selection of over four centuries of maps of the Persian Gulf, compiled by the geographically minded ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah.
First printing of the fifth book in the CURIOUS GEORGE series, which sees the beloved monkey engaging in kite and bunny-related mischief.
Uncommon first printing of the second US edition of the first book in the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
Signed first paperback omnibus edition of the widely acclaimed graphic novel of Satrapi's Iranian girlhood during the Revolution, released to coincide with the film of the book.
Inscribed first printing of this collection featuring the first 20 years of her writing on feminism, culture, and politics — with the program from a speaking engagement at Moravian College.
Inscribed first printing of Palahniuk's foray into psychological horror, following a woman whose husband's attempted suicide reveals the supernatural artistic tradition that sustains her island home.
First printing of this collection of short stories linked by the presence of a typewriter, penned by actor and typewriter collector Tom Hanks, with a tipped-in bookplate signed by him from a book event.
Handsome first printings of the two-volume set Library of America comprehensive chronological survey of poetry in the US.
First edition of this five-part masque, with musical arrangement by Celia Zukofsky after Handel.
First UK edition of this comprehensive survey of the furniture design of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, the first to cover all four countries in one volume.
First printing of this collection of poems by the multitalented artist and jazz musician, illustrated with Ehrmann's striking photographs and with a cover by Picasso, Verdet's friend and subject of his art criticism.
First edition of this charming tale of the countryside adventures of Blobbs the London bulldog, with beautiful color illustrations.
Original book sculpture riffing on the title GOD OF LOVE, transforming the codex into a setting for two romantic figures made of found materials.
First edition of this historic account of Virginia and its environs, including the landmark map of Virginia and all the famed engravings of Native American life in the 1580s.
Rare and spectacular French game of aerostatic navigation from the great Age of Airships.
First edition of this 19th century do-it-yourself shadow puppet theater, beautifully intact and unused, with 16 articulated puppet figures and two dramatic stage sets.
First printing of this collection of biographical and literary anecdotes relating to Voltaire, selected, narrated, and translated for a popular British audience — in spectacular striped calf bindings.
First printing of this second collection of verse from Giovanni, followup from the same year to her debut, BLACK FEELING BLACK TALK — in exceptional condition.
Early edition of one of the most influential dictionaries ever published — adorned with an early homemade leather dust jacket that speaks to use of the dictionary as a research tool.
Rare first printing of this selection of Poe's tales, including "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue."