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Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection Volume 4
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Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection Volume 4

by Krahl, Regina

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Paradou Writing Ltd., London, 2010 Book. New. Hardcover. English text; Title and captions in English and Chinese; Hardcover (cloth in slipcase); limited edition of 700 copies, 2 volumes, 480 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; 27 x 37 cm; 6 kg; STILL WRAPPED IN PLASTIC.; The Meiyintang collection represents one of the finest private collections of Chinese ceramics ever assembled. Volume Three of the collection catalogue, consisting of two books in a slip case, discusses and illustrates nearly 600 Chinese ceramics from the Neolithic period to the Yuan (1279-1368), many of which are today on display in the Rietberg Museum, Zurich. Volume Four, also consisting of two books in a slip case, covers China's porcelain production from the Yuan to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) with some 250 entries. This collection is now dispersed. The 1994 publication of Volumes One and Two of the catalogue, which presented earlier acquisitions, is currently out of print..
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Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection Volume 3
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Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection Volume 3

by Krahl, Regina

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Paradou Writing Ltd., London, 2006 Book. New. Hardcover. English text; Title and captions in English and Chinese; Hardcover (cloth in slipcase); limited edition of 1000 copies, 2 volumes, 614 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; 27 x 37 cm; 6.5 Kg; STILL WRAPPED IN PLASTIC.; The Meiyintang collection represents one of the finest private collections of Chinese ceramics ever assembled. Volume Three of the collection catalogue, consisting of two books in a slip case, discusses and illustrates nearly 600 Chinese ceramics from the Neolithic period to the Yuan (1279-1368), many of which are today on display in the Rietberg Museum, Zurich. Volume Four, also consisting of two books in a slip case, covers China's porcelain production from the Yuan to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) with some 250 entries. This collection is now dispersed. The 1994 publication of Volumes One and Two of the catalogue, which presented earlier acquisitions, is currently out of print..
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Oriental Ceramics: The World's Great Collections (complete 12 volumes)
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Oriental Ceramics: The World's Great Collections (complete 12 volumes)

by Pope, John Alexander; Koyama, Fujio (editors)

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Kodansha International Ltd, Tokyo, 1980 Book. Good. Hardcover. English text; Hardcover (cloth without dust jacket - as issued. In splicase.); Used books. The 11 volume set is in good condition with minor scuffs and signs of wear in the slipcases and hardcover cloths. The spines are slightly faded as usual (volume 11 - Metropolitan Museum is slightly more faded then the other volumes). Volume 5 (British Museum) and volume 9 (Freer Gallery of Art) show minor wear marks on the top of the slipcase. Far Eastern Ceramics is in very good condition showing minor signs of shelf wear, namely some marks on the front and back cover. The ribbon bookmark is slightly scuffed on the bottom. The interior of all volumes is as new.; A milestone in international ceramic documentation, this series is a brilliant presentation of the oriental ceramics collections of the world's major museums. Originally published by Kodansha in 1975 as a limited deluxe 12 volume set, this critically acclaimed and now scarce masterpiece… Read More
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Silver and Gold
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Silver and Gold

by BLYTON, Enid

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Thomas Nelson and Sons: London, 1927. Ethel Everett. I WISH IT WOULD RAIN 'I WISH it would rain, oh! I wish it would rain ; But there isn't a cloud in the sky, And the dust is a-blowing down Buttercup Lane, And everywhere's perfectly dry.' A collection of poems for young children. Perhaps one of the most beautiful books in the the Enid Blyton canon with delightful colour plates and line drawings. Small quarto, illustrated endpapers, 128 pages, frontispiece and eight full page colour plates, numerous full-page black& white illustrations throughout; bound in original decorated cloth, top-edge gilt and others uncut; some foxing, a lovely copy.
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Archive of Original Folk Art Watercolor Paintings
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Archive of Original Folk Art Watercolor Paintings

by Lois A. Doane ( Indiana Folk Artist )

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West Baden Springs, Indiana: The Artist, 1976. ( 1976-1980 ) West Baden Springs, Indiana. 30 works ranging in size from 10" x 13" down to 3 1/2" x 5", 10 of the works individual watercolor, tempura, and ink paintings and 20 original watercolor, tempura and inks done as note cards. All SIGNED Lois A. Doane. Generally Near Fine or better. Along with an 8 1/2" x 11 1/2" card stock mounted with her portrait photo and a pricelist for her exhibition at the Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, Indiana, Nov. 7-27, 1976, and a mailer for another show she had at the Old Library, sponsored by the Bloomington Area Arts Council, Oct. 5-26, 1980. Lois A. Doane was born in 1894 in what was called the "Quaker Community" near West Baden Springs, Indiana. Self-taught, she often sold her works to the tourists who flocked to the historic West Baden Springs Resort Hotel. Subject matter ranges from portrait to landscape to fantasy. Always colorful and charming, of particular… Read More
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Unique Photograph Album of Art Objects in the Touring Exhibition of Thai Arts in the United...
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Unique Photograph Album of Art Objects in the Touring Exhibition of Thai Arts in the United States of America

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Bloomington, Indiana
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Thailand Original dark green oblong cloth photograph album, 12 1/2" h x 16 1/2" W, tied with green laces, cover title "Photographs" in gilt and gilt embossed mandala center of front cover, internal title "Art Objects in the Touring Exhibition of Thai Arts in the United States of America". No date, no place, circa 1960. Contains 313 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photographs, each individually numbered and labelled, mounted on black album pages with gilt corner mounts, representing a touring exhibition that opened in 1960. at the Indiana University Art Museum, and coincided with the first official visit to the United States of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Near Fine, 2 photos missing, 6 blank pages at end, photos mounted both sides of page with tissue guards in between. . Photograph Album . Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 12 1/2" h x 16 1/2" W.
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The Plays of Shakespeare, in 9 Volumes
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The Plays of Shakespeare, in 9 Volumes

by SHAKESPEARE, William

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Whitby, Ontario
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London: William Pickering, 1825. Hardcover. Very Good. 3.5" x 2" Miniature edition of t he Plays of Shakespeare in 9 volumes, in custom slipcase. Vol 1: [vi] 306 p.p.; vol 2: 279 p.p; vol 3: 294 p.p; vol 4: 326 p.p; vol. 5: 321 p.p.; vol. 6: 348 p.p.; vol. 7: 320 p.p.; vol. 8: 315 p.p.; vol. 9: 279 p.p. [liv]. Full green morocco bindings, with some wear and scuffs. Spine rebacked with new black leather with original spine laid down on volume 1 only. Gilt titles on spines and gilt ruling on inner edges. 38 B&W plates, incl. frontis. engraved by Augustus Fox, from a picture painted by T. Stothard R.A. from the rare print by Droeshout. Browning to pages and illustrations, sporadic light foxing throughout. Water staining to volume 6, not affecting text. William Pickering was an English publisher notable for introducing cloth binding to British publishing. Dedicated to Earl R.H. George John Spencer, the 2nd Lord Spencer, noted for his interest in literature, particularly early examples of printing.… Read More
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Works of Edgar Allan Poe
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Works of Edgar Allan Poe

by Edgar Allan Poe

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Cashiers, North Carolina
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Harper and Brothers circa 1915. All ten volumes are in fair condition with dark green cloth boards with decorative gilt spines. Texts are clean and unmarked. Boards are sturdy. Bindings in Volumes II and IV are weakening and Volume I shows slight separation. Covers show some stains and fading. Edge wear is primarily at spines. Gilt lettering and decoration on spines is faded.
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Christie's 1766 to 1925
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"Christie's" 1766 to 1925

by Marillier, H.C.

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"CHRISTIE'S" 1766 TO 1925. NICE COPY IN A RARE ORIGINAL DUST JACKET. By H.C. Marrillier. Many Illustrations. Printed in Great Britain By Robert Maclehose and Co., Ltd., The University Press, Glasgow. Used. Very Good-/Good Original Dust Jacket. 7 3/4 X 10/14 X 2. 311 pages, Indexed. Large volume. Weighs 3 pounds. Domestic US Sales only, please
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Folk Music, Volume 1, Nos. 1-5 and 7-11, with Folk Music, Ballads and Songs,  Numbers 1-3, New...
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Folk Music, Volume 1, Nos. 1-5 and 7-11, with Folk Music, Ballads and Songs, Numbers 1-3, New Series

by Dallas, Karl (Editor)

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London: K. F. Dallas, Ltd., 1963. Iconic early British folk music journal, founded and edited by Karl Dallas, British journalist, musician, author, playwright, peace campaigner, record producer, and broadcaster. An almost complete run, lacking only Vol. 1, No.6 (13 magazines in all). Published 1963-1965, Vol. 1, Nos. 1-5 and 7-11 of Folk Music, which in 1965 merged with Ballads and Songs to become Folk Music, Ballads & Songs, which lasted only 3 issues. Near Fine, a few small corner creases else Fine. RARE, WorldCat notes only one institutional holding. . First Printing. Stapled Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Popular Science Monthly, Complete Year Jan. - Dec. 1931
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Popular Science Monthly, Complete Year Jan. - Dec. 1931

by Including RARE First Reporting on Auguste Piccard's Record-Setting Hot Air Balloon Flight, entitled: "Ten Miles High in an Air-Tight Ball:"

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New York: Popular Science Publishing Company, 1931. 12 issues, the complete run for the year 1931. Very Good Plus to Near Fine, four with light wear at spine ends, pencil inscription front cover and ink inscription rear cover of January issue. The August issue of particular interest due to the first coverage of August Piccard and Paul Kipfer's hot air balloon expedition to the new height of 9.8 miles above the Earth's surface, thus becoming the first human beings to enter the stratosphere. A great time capsule of popular scientific thought, with numerous articles, photos, and advertisements, and those wonderful and colorful covers ! . First Printings. Magazine. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Set of 22 NASA Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 Moon Flight Photographs, 11" x 14"
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Set of 22 NASA Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 Moon Flight Photographs, 11" x 14"

by NASA; Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.

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Waltham, UK: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1969. A collection of 22 Apollo 11 and 12 photographs, 20 color and 2 black and white. 2o of the photographs, Near Fine to Fine, 2 are Very Good with moderate toning. With one of the 2 original mailing envelopes. An UNCOMMONLY large collection of these iconic NASA photographs, suitable for framing. . First Thus. Photograph. Near Fine. 11" x 14".
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Harvard Classics Five-Foot Shelf of Books (Volumes 1-51 & Reading Guide)
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Harvard Classics Five-Foot Shelf of Books (Volumes 1-51 & Reading Guide)

by Various

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Holland, Michigan
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P.F. Collier & Son Corporation, ca. 1930s. Hardcover . Collectible. Complete set volumes 1-51, with included Reading Guide volume. Tan hardbacks with stamped text cover and spine in dark blue. Collection is slightly dust faded, but generally in very good condition for their age. A copy that has been enjoyed! Light wear from average amounts of reading, but a well taken care of title!Marked up from in-store price - requires extra postage because it's just SO BIG! The Bluestocking Bookshop provides high-quality used and new books and gift items at deep discounts. Shipping media mail. Follow on Instagram for New Arrival stories and bookseller recommendations.
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The Witness Collection
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The Witness Collection

by Chambers, Whittaker [Alger Hiss, Scott Nearing, Richard Nixon et al.]

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Rare books, documents, correspondence, and ephemera, 1964. Chambers, Whittaker: Witness: New York: Random House, 1952. First edition, first printing. Octavo. Original black boards and red top-stain and original dust jacket (not price-clipped). Faint toning to endpapers and spotting and dusting to page block; minor rubbing and edgewear to dust jacket, else near-fine. A bright and exceptional first printing of this notoriously brittle classic. Chambers, Whittaker: Cold Friday: New York: Random House, 1964. First edition, first printing. Octavo. Original blue cloth with gold titling to spine and green top-stain and original dust jacket (not price-clipped). Small abrasion to front free endpaper and minor rubbing and edgewear to dust jacket with small closed tear to top hinge, else near-fine, which is uncommon for this increasingly hard to find book. Chambers, Whittaker: Can You Hear Their Voices? A Short Story: New York: International Pamphlets, 1932. First edition. Stapled pamphlet. 5 x 7 inches, 31… Read More
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The Poet's Gallery Rag- (Vol 1, No. 1 through Vol. 1, No.26,  lacking No. 19)
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The Poet's Gallery Rag- (Vol 1, No. 1 through Vol. 1, No.26, lacking No. 19)

by Various Poets

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The Coffee Gallery, 1353 Grant Av., San Francisco : Humble Publications , 1974. RARE. 25 separate numbers, 1- 18 and 20 - 26, plus "Festival of Poetry Summer Solstice" August, 1974, for a total of 26 publications. Lacking No. 19, which should have been published Oct. 2, 1974. Vol. 1, No. 1 published 1974 ( no month and day given), starting with Vol. 1, No. 2 published March 6, 1974, each copy dated by day and month up to Vol. 1, No. 26, December 11, 1974. All copies Fine except No. 4 , horizontal tear front cover appears to be a paper flaw, and No. 26, a 2" tear with chip top edge front cover, and a horizontal tear with paper loss rear cover, again appears to be a flaw in the paper. By 1974 "The Coffee Gallery", home to these Wednesday night poetry readings, had a long history as a Beat and Bohemian hangout, hosting the likes of Kerouac, Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti reading poetry and featuring early performances by Janis Joplin and Grace Slick and the Great Society in its… Read More
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