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See More... (Club of Odd Volumes) A C.O.V. OUTING TO THE WHALING MUSEUM, NEW BEDFORD, APRIL 10, 1976.
N.P. Club of Odd Volumes 1976 small 8vo. self paper wrappers. (8) pages.
Printed for the Club at The Meriden Gravure Company from type set at The Stinehour Press. A photographic history of this event with the members indentified (Stoddard, McCorison, McKibbin, Hugo, etc.)
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 106263

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See More... (Club of Odd Volumes) Ives, Sidney. THE TRIAL OF MRS. LEIGH PERROT, WIFE OF JAMES LEIGH PERROT, ESQ.
Boston The Club of Odd Volumes 1980 8vo. paper over boards, paper label on spine. 37+(1) pages.
Limited to 200 copies. A lecture read before the Club of Odd Volumes, and again to the Grolier Club in 1978. Also lists the members of both clubs.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 36353

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See More... (Club of Odd Volumes) TENTH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
Boston The Club of Odd Volumes 1897 8vo. contemporary half leather, marble paper covered boards, top edge gilt, original stiff paper wrappers bound in (v), 73 pages
Exhibition of Early New England history, Rare and Curious Books, autographs, prints and etchings. With 555 items listed. Black-and-white frontispiece. Some rubbing to the leather, slight wear to the head of the spine. Previous owners bookplate on the front pastedown.
Price: $ 85.00 other currencies Order nr. 106240

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See More... Coblentz, Kathie THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY GUIDE TO ORGANIZING A LIBRARY.
Philadelphia Running Press (2003) 8vo. stiff paper wrappers 128 pages
A guide to organizing, cataloguing, maintaining, and expanding home libraries. Table of contents, introduction, guide for further reading.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 115702

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See More... Cornelius, Roberta D. J.P. BELL'S OF LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA
Established in 1859 Lynchburg, VA J.P. Bell Company, Inc. 1959 8vo. cloth, dustjacket viii, 131+(1) pages
A centennial publication of the history of J.P. Bell's book company. Small presentation slip from J.P. Bell Company loosely laid-in. Dust jacket age-darkened and worn with creases, chips and small paper loss.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 97620

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See More... Cowan, Robert Ernest EULOGY SPOKEN BEFORE THE ZAMORANO CLUB, APRIL 27, 1932.
N.P. n.p. n.d. 12mo. stiff paper wrappers, cord-tied. (ii), 5 pages.
A eulogy for Arthur MacDonald Ellis (1873-1932). With a penciled note loosely inserted which states "from Mr. Cowan, July 8 '41 (printed by McAllister)."
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 95384

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See More... Curle, Richard COLLECTING AMERICAN FIRST EDITIONS, ITS PITFALLS AND ITS PLEASURES.
Indianapolis Bobbs-Merrill Co. (1930) 8vo. cloth, paper spine and cover labels, top edge gilt, slipcase. xx, 221 pages.
First edition, limited to 1250 signed and numbered copies. (Webber p.53). With fifty-one facsimile title pages; much information on issue points, variant editions, forgeries, etc. Piece of slipcase is missing and tape repaired.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 1746

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See More... (Dartmouth College Library) THREE LECTURES PRESENTED ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE DARTMOUTH LIBRARY.
(Hanover, NH) n.p. 1988 8vo. stiff paper wrappers 57+(1) pages
Extra No. 2 of the Library Bulletin commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the Dartmouth Library. Preface by J. Peter Williamson, Chair of the Friends Executive Committee. Lectures discuss the use of computers, rare books, and collecting books. Frontispiece illustration of Herbert Faulkner West, Dartmouth Class of 1922.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 116106

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See More... David, Mauritius ANTIQUES. A WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL, EXCLUSIVELY DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLLECTORS OF ANCIENT ART, ANTIQUES, IVORIES, BOOKS, ENGRAVINGS, ARMS, ENGRAVINGS, ARMS, SILVERMSITH WORKS, POTTERY, FURNITURE, COINS, MEDALS, ETC.
New York Mauritius David 1900 4to. sheets attached together at the spine. 12; 12 pages.
The following is attached at the spine as a package: A typed header with titles and publishing information stamped "Series Division, Sample File," an autograph letter on the leaderhead of David to the Librarian of Congress written October 5th, 1900 in which he replies that his magazine had stopped publication after only two issues, the two issues of the magazine each stamped with the Library of Congress, Serial Division. Volume 1 was issued on January 6, 1900 and contains a number of articles on Jean Gutenberg as the 5th centenary of his birth was occuring. Many of these serial examples were sold off by the Library of Congress when they disposed of their newspapers.
Price: $ 60.00 other currencies Order nr. 93397

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See More... Davis, Preston, Robert D. Fleck Jr. & Gordon A. Pfeiffer A HISTORY OF THE DELAWARE BIBLIOPHILES, 1977-1987, AND AN EXHIBITION OF PRINTED EPHEMERA FROM MEMBERS' COLLECTIONS.
N.P. The Delaware Bibliophiles 1987 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 31, (19) pages.
Limited to 200 numbered copies. A history of the club, chronology of meetings and bibliography of publications followed by a short history of ephemera and a lengthy list of ephemera displayed at the exhibition. With 17 15 pieces of actual ephemera pasted in including such things as cigar bands, wine labels, bookplates, bookmarks, calling cards, tobacco labels, etc. All copies have a number of blank areas in them in which the purchaser can mount his or her own examples of ephemera.
Price: $ 55.00 other currencies Order nr. 18564

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See More... de Hamel, Christopher SYDNEY CARLYLE COCKERELL: THE ROBERT L. NIKIRK LECTURE 2000
New York The Grolier Club 2000 6 x 9 inches paperback 24 pages
This catalogue is a transcript of the Nikirk Lectures, New Series, Number 1 which was delivered on November 14, 2000. The lecture discussed the life of Sydney Carlyle Cockerell. The booklet was designed by Jerry Kelly, and the cover is decorated with a running pattern of the Grolier Club devise.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 106633

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See More... (Delaware Bibliophiles) Davis, Preston, Robert D. Fleck Jr. & Gordon A. Pfeiffer A HISTORY OF THE DELAWARE BIBLIOPHILES, 1977-1987 AND AN EXHIBITION OF PRINTED EPHEMERA FROM MEMBERS' COLLECTIONS.
N.P. (Delaware Bibliophiles 1987) 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 31 pages.
One of 200 numbered copies. With a number of blank pages in the back meant for tipped-in pieces of ephemera. History of the club, chronology of meetings and publications, and a history of ephemera. Ephemera loosely inserted ready to be pasted-in.
Price: $ 60.00 other currencies Order nr. 69409

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See More... (Dibdin, Thomas Frognall) Field, Eugene DIBDIN'S GHOST
Bloomington Scarlet Ibis Press 1980 tall 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (iv) pages.
Reprint of this poem devoted to Dibdin and bookcollecting which first appeared in 1890 and was reprinted in the Colophon, New Series, Part 3. This reprint by Robert Weigel was made in celebration of the 5th Annual Conference of APHA.
Price: $ 30.00 other currencies Order nr. 19432

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See More... Dimunation, Mark G. and Elaine D. Engst A LEGACY OF IDEAS.
Ithaca Cornell University Library 1996 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (iv), 53+(1) pages.
Limited to 1500 copies. An exhibition catalog assembled to celebrate the accomplishments of Andrew Dickson White, distinguished collector of books and manuscripts, which he donated to Cornell University Library. Illustrated.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 57019

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See More... (Doheny, Edward Laurence) ADDRESSES AT A MEETING OF THE ZAMORANO CLUB MAY 6, 1950.
Camarillo, Ca. Edward Laurence Doheny Memorial Library 1950 8vo. cloth. (vi), 42, (2) pages.
Limited to 300 numbered copies printed for Mrs. Doheny by Anderson & Ritchie. Discussion of the collection by Robert O. Schad followed by descriptions of 100 of the most important books and manuscripts. Well preserved copy.
Price: $ 65.00 other currencies Order nr. 12725

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See More... (Dowse, Thomas) DOWSE LIBRARY. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY REL ATING TO THE DONATIONS FROM THOMAS DOWSE; WITH THE EULOGY OF EDWARD EVERETT.
Boston Printed for Private Circulation 1859 8vo. original cloth, all edges gilt. viii, 80 pages.
With a two page preface by "G.L." (George Livermore). Has a frontispiece engraving of Dowse's library, an engraved portrait of Dowse and an engraved portrait of Edward Everett who contributed a eulogy. Well preserved copy.
Price: $ 85.00 other currencies Order nr. 27937

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See More... Drury, Francis K.W. BOOK SELECTION
Chicago American Library Association 1930 8vo. cloth xiv, 369+(1) pages
A book about selecting books for a collection at a library, analyzing the factors of demand, informational value and literary value. Previous owner's name and address written in pen on the front free endpaper. Slight shelf wear.
Price: $ 7.00 other currencies Order nr. 97530

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See More... Dubois, Henri Pene FOUR PRIVATE LIBRARIES OF NEW-YORK A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF BIBLIOPHILISM OF AMERICA.
New York Duprat & Co. 1892 8vo. original woven cloth. 119 pages.
First edition, limited to 1000 numbered copies printed by DeVinne. (Webber p.62). Thirteen chapters on the book including one on the art of bookbinding and another on Historical Book-Covers. Includes thirteen illustrations with eight of the bindings including a full color frontispiece. Most of spine covering chipped away.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 2236

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See More... Dubois, Henri Pene FOUR PRIVATE LIBRARIES OF NEW-YORK A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF BIBLIOPHILISM OF AMERICA.
New York Duprat & Co. 1892 8vo. original wove cloth binding which has rebacked with modern cloth with spine covering laid down on this new cloth. 119 pages.
First edition, limited to 1000 numbered copies printed by DeVinne. (Webber p.62). Thirteen chapters on the book including one on the art of bookbinding and another on Historical Book-Covers. Includes 13 illustrations with 8 of the bindings including a full color frontispiece. Cloth spotted with parts of original spine covering missing. Presentation from the author to Arnodl W. Brunnet on the limitation page.
Price: $ 55.00 other currencies Order nr. 3298

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Dubois, Henri Pene FOUR PRIVATE LIBRARIES OF NEW-YORK A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF BIBLIOPHILISM OF AMERICA.
New York Duprat & Co. 1892 8vo. original stiff paper wrappers. 119 pages.
First edition, one of 200 copies printed on Japanese paper (out of 1000 copies). (Webber p.62). Thirteen chapters on the book including one on the art of bookbinding and another on Historical Book-Covers. Includes 13 illustrations with 8 of the bindings including a full color frontispiece. Well preserved copy.
Price: $ 125.00 other currencies Order nr. 15478

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See More... Dubois, Henri Pene FOUR PRIVATE LIBRARIES OF NEW-YORK A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF BIBLIOPHILISM OF AMERICA.
New York Duprat & Co. 1892 8vo. woven cloth outer wrappers with book loosely inserted (stiff paper wrappers) 119 pages.
First edition, limited to 1000 copies, of which this is one of 200 copies printed on Japanese paper (Webber p.62). Thirteen chapters on the book including one on the art of bookbinding and another on Historical Book-Covers. Includes thirteen illustrations with eight of the bindings including a full color frontispiece. Worn copy without case having a spine detached and the original book loose in signatures. Bookplate of private book-collector's club stamped "withdrawn." Perfect for a fine binding.
Price: $ 65.00 other currencies Order nr. 72212

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See More... (Du Pont III, Pierre S.) THE PIERRE S. DU PONT III COLLECTION OF NAVIGATION, VOYAGES, CARTOGRAPHY AND LITERATURE OF THE SEA.
New York Christie's 1991 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 162 pages.
Sale number 7324. Illustrated including some in color. With prices realized loosely inserted.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 42655

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  Ehrlich, Eugene. THE OXFORD ILLUSTRATED LITERARY GUIDE TO THE UNITED STATES.
Oxford Oxford University Press 1982 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xvi, 464 pages.
First edition. An extensive annotated list of sights, organized by geographical location, related to the lives and works of writers around the United States. Contains many black-and-white illustrations throughout. Indexed.
Price: $ 55.00 other currencies Order nr. 55980

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See More... (Elkins, William M.) COLLECTIONS OF WILLIAM M. ELKINS IN THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION.
Philadelphia Free Library 1949 tall 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 14 pages.
This private library was given en masse to the Free Library including the physical room itself which was reconstructed in the library. Front cover foxed.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 33783

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See More... Ellis, Ian C. BOOK FINDS, HOW TO FIND, BUY, AND SELL USED AND RARE BOOKS.
(New York) Perigee Book (1996) small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers xii, 271, (3) pages
Reprint of the first edition. This book, an insider's guide to buying and selling books, aims to help the knowledgeable collector make the transition to profitable entrepreneur. Includes information on how to recognize valuable books, how to avoid costly beginner's mistakes, and how to make bookstore buyers look forward to your visits.
Price: $ 5.00 other currencies Order nr. 64113

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