BREGUET - a fine and rare late 19th/early 20th century Jump Hour repeater pocket watch, white enamel dial with central single hand minutes dial and jumping hour aperture and quarter repeating function, with Swiss? gold case, dust cover signed Breguet, no. 2675, case no. 3905, case width 55mm, working order, 102.4g gross No damage, movement currently working, dial only has 1 very faint star crack between 30 and 35 along with a small surface chip between 55 and 60, glass has a few minor surface and edge nibbles, case lightly abraded all over with a few minor dents on caseback and engine turned decoration slightly worn, repeater function working although needs adjusting as it chimes 4 hours when aperture show 12, quarter repeat working correctly, Continental gold marks on inside back cover, only the dust cover is signed Breguet, hand rotates and aperture changes correctly
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BREGUET - a fine and rare half hunter key-wind repeater pocket watch, engine turned dial with Roman numeral hour markers blued steel hands with subsidiary seconds dial, and unmarked gold case set with diamonds and rubies and quarter repeat movement, case no. 48455, case width 54mm, working order, 110.8g grossMovement currently working, dial generally clean with a tiny chip between 4 and 5 and a slightly worn patch of gilding directly below 12, all stones present and 1 ruby has been re-glued, diamonds generally bright, a few rubies have light facet edge abrasions but no obvious losses, case lightly abraded all over and slightly worn on high points with a few minor dents, caseback seems to have been replaced with a couple of small splits stemming from the hinge, repeater function working but needs adjusting as chimes for 9 when set to 12, quarter repeating working perfectly, caseback has embossed monogram, case apparently unmarked
Calepinus (Calepino),A.: Ambrosii Calepini Bergomatis Eremitani Dictionarium. Rhegii Lingobardia (= Reggio Emilia), D.Berthochi 1502. Fol. Mit Holzschn.-Initialen. 444 nn. Bl. - ╔Angeb.: Valla,L.╗ Hoc in volumine hec continentur. Laurentii Vallensis elegantiae de lingua latina... Venezia, B. de Zanis, 18.12.1503. Mit zahlr. Holzschn.-Init. u. Druckermarke am Schluss. 90 num. Bl. Hldr. d. Zt. über Holzdeckel. (Beschäd., wurmstichig, Schließen fehlen, Hdeckel fehlt zur Hälfte). ╔I.╗ Adams C 202. Nicht im STC. Zaunmuller 304. - Ambrogio Calepino (1440 Bergamo 1510). Erste Ausg. des ersten lat. Wörterbuch in modernem Geist. Zahlreiche aktualisierte Ausgaben bis ins 18. Jh. hrsg. Lebenswerk des ital. Lexikographen, Philologen und Übersetzers. - Zweispaltiger Druck, Text latein. - Tit. seitlich ausgefranst. Bl. Ru1 mit geringem Textverlust unten. - ╔II.╗ Lorenzo Valla (1405 Rom 1457), ital. Humanist und Kanonikus, Kritik damals üblichen Mitellateinischer Sprache und scholastischen Philosophie. Verfasser der philologischen Texten und Übersetzer klassischen Autoren, Begründer des neuen christlich-philosophischen Denkens. - ╔II.╗ Letzte 3 Bll. in unt. Ecken Textverlust, Kolophon vorhanden. - Vorsätze fehlen. Buchblock insgesamt gut erhalten, breite Ränder. - Sehr seltener italienischer Postinkunabeldoppelband zum Studium altes Latein. - 2 very rare Italian post-incunabula in 1 volume. Contemporary half leather over wood (damaged, worming, clasps lacking, half of the back cover is missing). Beginning and end with chipping (partly text loss). Lacking endpapers. ancient Latin.
Allmanach: auf das Jahr 1724. nach der Geburt Jesu christi. Einblatt-Kalender. Kupferstich von Joh. Jacob Kleinschmitt, von 2 Platten gedruckt u. zusammengesetzt. Mit aufgeklebtem, typogr. in Rot u. Schwarz gedrucktem Kalenderblatt bei Caspar Brechenmacher, Augsburg (1723). 80,5 x 54 cm. (mit eingefalteten Rändern), Kalenderblatt, Blgr. 34,5 x 16,1 cm. Mehrf. gefalt. Zeigt in der oberen Hälfte eine Szene zu Tobias XI, 13: "Mein Vatter nimm hin die beste Augen-Salbe...", an den Seiten der unteren Hälfte 6 kleinere Szenen aus dem Buch Tobias in breiter floraler u. figürl. Bordüre. - Randeinr. links, tls. knittrig u. etw. fleckig. - Selten. - Rare. Copper engraving by Joh. Jacob KLeinschmitt, printed from 2 plates. Folded. Chipping, partly creased and somewhat stained. R
Zur Erinnerung: an die Eröffnung der Staats-Eisenbahn von Laibach bis Triest am 27. Juli 1857. (Wien, K.K. Hof- u. Staatsdruckerei) 1857. Gr. Fol. Mit lithogr. Tit., 2 gefalt. lithogr. Plänen u. 14 farb. lithogr. Taf. 9 S. Lose in roter Olwd.-Mappe mit Goldpräg. u. Schließbändern. - Nebehay-Wagner 866. - Rare work about the opening of the state railway from Laibach to Triest in 1857. With lithographed title, 2 folded lithographed plans and 14 coloured lithographed plates. Loose in original cloth folder. Please request a condition report.
Wassenberg,E,: Der erneuwerte teutsche Florus. Mit Animadversionen, Additionen u. Correctionen ... u. bis Anno 1647 continuirt. Mit mehrern Kupferstücken als in der Franckfurtischen, gezieret. Amsterdam, Elzevier 1647. 16°. Mit Kupferstitel u. 63 ganzseit. Porträtkupfern im Text, 3 Bl., 729 (2) S. Prgt. d. Zt. (Ein Gelenk gerissen u. das andere tlw. eingerissen). Faber du Faur 1190: "one of Grimmeishausen's important sources". - Seebaß 1, 1072 (incplt. Ex.). - Ausst.-Kat. Grimmelshausen u. s. Zeit Nr. 4 (zeigte nur die inhaltl. gleiche Frankfurter Ausgabe v. selben Jahr): "Grimmelshausens wichtigste Quelle u. von ihm zum Tl. wörtlich ausgewertet. Am zuverlässigsten in der Auflage von 1647 mit den Korrekturen von Jod. Maximilian, Grafen v. Gronsfeld". - Auch Schiller ht dieses Buch für den "Wallenstein" benutzt. - Eine der wenigen deutschsprachigen Elzevir-Ausgaben, lt. willems 1055 u. Berghman 1791 von größter Seltenheit: "L'édition est tres rare. Chr. Gryphe la regarde comme un trasor" (Willems). - Das auf S. 286 gehörige Textkupfer ist ungedruckt, die Seite leer geblieben, nur Umrisse der Einfassung sind ganz schach zu erkennen (Willems zählt auch nur 62 Kupfer). - Gebräunt. - Aus der Bibl. v. Friedrich Gundolf.
Schützenpokal Bundeschiessen FFM 1912.: Großer Silberpokal, 34 cm, mit dem seltenen Deckel. Punzierung Posen, Fabrikmarke, 800 Halbm. Krone. Fein ausgearbeiteter Schützenpokal bez. 17. Deutsches Bundes- und Goldenes Jubiläums- Schiessen Frankfurt A/M 1912. Feiner Dekor mit Mistelzweigen, Jugendstilmedaillons mit Frankfurter Ansichten, sowie 1862 u. 1912. Sockel mit 4 ovalen Medaillons mit Frankfurter Adler, Schiessscheibe, Stadtwappen bekrönt mit Adler. Guter Zust. Mit Deckel selten. - Shooting Cup, 34 cm. Good condition. Rare with lid. D
Violinuhr Russland: Silbergehäuse in Form einer Violine. St. Petersburg um 1870-80. Klappcase mit Silberstempel Stadtmarke u. Meistermarke. Dahinter Taschenuhr u. kleine Dose. Uhrwerk u. Ziffernblatt bez. David Clark Montrose. Uhrwerk nicht getestet. 18 x 7 x 3 cm. Selten. - Violin Clock Russia. St. Petersburg around 1870/80. Rare. D
Bye, Marcus de: (1639 Den Haag um 1690). Vollständige Folge von 8 (inkl. Titel) num. Bl. mit Löwen, Wölfen, Bären u. Schweinen. Radierungen auf Bütten mit WZ u.a. "Schellenkappe" n. Paul Potter bei N.Visscher, um 1670. Plgr. je ca. 13,5 bwz. 14 x 17,5, Blgr. 17 x 25 cm. Mit den Namensz. i.d. Platte. 9 (d.le. weiß) Bl. geheftet. Ho. Dutch S. 78 (Weigel II von III). B. u. Wurzbach 33-40. Gute Drucke des II. Zustands mit der Adr. von Visscher, der etwa von 1660-1700 die Folgen von de Bye druckte (im III. Zustand mit der Adr. von Schenk, der die Platten 1726 erwarb). - Bl. 3 mit 2 Tintenfl., min. Heftlöcher im re. Darst.-Rd., tls. etw. stärker fleckig u. gebr. - The publishing history for De Bye's etchings after Paulus Potter is well documented. Rare first state impressions lack the address of N. Visscher on the frontispiece plate and were printed in only a handful of impressions. ln the second state impressions Nicolaas Visscher's name appears. This major publisher printed editions of De Bye's sets from approximately 1660 to 1700. In 1726 Petrus Schenk acquired the plates and printed sets bearing his name along the lower margins of the frontispiece etchings.
Ghisi, Giorgio Mantovano: (1520 Mantua 1582). Emblem "Incerta feror". Kupferstich auf Bütten, um 1566. Blgr. 9,5 x 7,4 cm. Mit dem Monogr. "GMF" i.d. Platte. Knapp auf Darst. geschn. Nagler, Monogr., III, 185. Vgl. Bellini 35. LLB (R.E.Lewis, M.Lewis, S.Boorsch: The Engravings of Giorgio Ghisi), 40 (Emblem of Lucrezia Gonzaga), only state: "Although Mariette lists three devices in ornamental cartouches, all signed by Ghisi, this (Anmerk.: Nr. 40) is the only emblem of Giorgio's we have seen". - Geringf. gebr., kl. Dünnst. unt. re., stellenw. etw. flau. Aus Slg. August Riedinger (Lugt 167). Sehr selten. - From the collection of August Riedinger (Lugt 157) with stamp on back. Very rare. D
Ghisi, Giorgio Mantovano: (1520 Mantua 1582). Emblem der Lucrezia Gonzaga. Kupferstich auf Bütten, wohl vor 1566. Blgr. 9,6 x 7,3 cm. Mit dem Monogr. "GMF" i.d. Platte. Knapp auf bzw. innerhalb der Einfassung geschn. Mont. Nagler, Monogr., III, 185. Bellini 35. LLB (R.E.Lewis, M.Lewis, S.Boorsch: The Engravings of Giorgio Ghisi), 40, only state (mit Abb.; siehe umfangr. Beschreibg. des Kupfers dort). Vgl. Metropolitan Museum in NY 1998.243. - Ob. etw. gebr., li. ob. Ecke mit kl. Läsur, stellenw. etw. flau, etw. gewölbt. Aus Slg. August Riedinger (Lugt 167). - From the collection of August Riedinger (Lugt 167) with stamp on back. - Sehr selten. Very rare. D
Lautensack, Hans Sebald: (1524 Bamberg - Wien 1563). Landschaft mit zwei Föhren u. einer Kirche re. im Vordergrund, li. eine Stadt mit Mühle u. Steinbrücke im Hintergrund. Radierung auf Bütten mit WZ "Zwei Türme" 1553. Blgr. 11 x 17 cm. Mit dem Monogr. u. Datum i.d. Platte. Knapp auf Einfassung geschn. B. 43. Ho. 32. Vgl. Rijksmuseum RP-P-OB-2601. Albertina Wien DG1933/79 (u. DG1933/80). - Leicht gebr. u. etw. fleckig, stellenw. etw. flau, verso Montiersp. Aus einer nicht identifizierten Slg. OV (Lugt 2008c). Selten. - Landscape with two pine trees and a church. Etching on laid paper. Slightly browned and somewhat stained, partly somewhat weak. Rare. D
Brocchi,G.B.: Catalogo raggionato di una raccolta di rocce disposto con ordine geografico per servire alla Geognosia dell'Italia. Milan, Imperiale Regia Stamperia, 1817. 217 x142 mm. XL, 346, [1] pp. Roller & Goodman I, 169. - First edition of this rare catalogue of more than 1500 rock specimens collected in different parts of Italy by the eminent naturalist and geologist, Giambattista Brocchi. The Catalogo ragionato "is a useful compendium of original observations on the geology of central and southern Italy. Brocchi's scientific contribution lay in the accurate observation, recording, and incorporation into the current body of scientific knowledge of a vast amount of new data from very diverse fields, especially the earth sciences' (DSB II, 481). - Original wrappers with printed spine label, entirely uncut. A clean and crisp copy. PROVENANCE: Ferdinandeum (stamp on title); N. Pavoni, inscription dated 2 July 1964.
Quenstedt,F.A.: Die Ammoniten des Schwäbischen Jura. (Nur Atlas), Bde. 1-3 in 1 Bd. Stgt., Schweizerbart 1883-85. Fol. Mit 126 getönt. lithogr. Taf. mit je 1 Bl. Tafelerkl. 1 Bl. Hldr. d. Zt. (Etw. berieb.). Nissen, ZBI 3261. - Schwarzer; Brauner; Weißer Jura. - Ohne den Text. Tls. etw. stockfleckig. - Selten. - 3 volumes. With 126 lithographed plates. Contemporary half leather somewhat rubbed). Partly somewhat foxing. Rare.
(Pecht,J.).: Ansichten vom Bodensee und seinen Umgebungen. Text- und 2 Tafelbändchen. Konstanz, Pechtische Steindruckerei (1832). Qu.kl.8°. Mit 2 lith. Titeln, 101 lith. Tafeln u. 1 lith. Karte. 3 Bl., S. 7-136. Hldrbde. d. Zt. Schefold, vgl. S. 30 u. 274. - Zählt alle Ansichten auf und bildet 3 davon ab. - "...schuf P. in seinem lithogr. Bändchen des Ober- und Untersees einen Zyklus, der in einer bis dahin nie durchgeführten Vollständigkeit und Reichhaltigkeit fast alle nur irgend wichtigen Orte, Klöster und Schlösser am ganzen See in biedermeierlichen Treue und Auffassung in hundert (101) kleinen Prospekten im Bilde festhielt". - Selten. - Rare. 3 volumes. With 2 lithographed titles, 101 lithographed plates and 1 lithographed map. Contemporary half leather.
A collection of Indie, pop and rock vinyl LP and EP records with Scottish artists The Blue Nile on Linn Records, His Latest Flame, Runrig, Love and Money, Kevin McDermot Orchestra, Goodbye Mr MacKenzie, Slide, Hipsway (with some signed copies), The Big Dish, Gun, Texas ( with some rare promo and signed copies), The Silencers (with various signed copies), A signed copy of Dancing with Myself by Fingerpintz, Deacon Blue, Witness, Paris Angels and a CD box set The Jack Kerouac Collection (78) Condition Report: Available upon request
Baldwin (James) Go Tell It On the Mountain, first edition, signed by the author "Peace. James Baldwin" on half-title, light toning to endpapers, original cloth, some faint marking to covers, dust-jacket designed by John O'Hara, light sunning to spine, light creasing to head and foot, light foxing and chip to foot of lower flap, 2 small chips to lower fore-edge, light rubbing to extremities, but a very good, bright example overall, 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1953.⁂ Baldwin's first novel, one of the best English-language novels of the 20th century, rare signed.
Ford (Ford Madox) No More Parades, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to half-title, very light browning to endpapers, original cloth, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, dust-jacket, some light surface soiling, very minor rubbing or chipping to spine ends and corners, but a near-fine example overall, 8vo, Duckworth, 1925.⁂ Rare signed or inscribed, we can trace only four copies at auction.
Forster (E.M.) Percy Lubbock, C. H. L. Tennyson and others, contributors. Basileona, nos.1-7, double-column, illustrations, light worming, mostly marginal, modern calf-backed boards, no. 1 lacking lower cover but remaining issues with original pictorial wrappers bound in (some rather soiled), [Kirkpatrick C5 - C12], 4to, Cambridge, W. P. Spalding, 1900-02.⁂ Some of Forster's earliest appearances in print. Written by the author during his second and third years at Cambridge. Rare, we can trace only one other set at auction. This copy has neat pencil annotations below some of the articles identifying the authors. Intriguingly these suggest a few articles as being by Forster that are not identified by Kirkpatrick.
Baldwin (James) Giovanni's Room, first edition, editorial file copy with ink stamp to endpaper, signed by the author on dedication p., original cloth-backed boards, light bumping and fading to spine, ends, dust-jacket, spine slightly browned, spine ends and corners a little chipped, chip to head of upper panel, a few very short tears and light creasing to head and foot, light surface soiling to lower panel, light rubbing to extremities, New York, Dial Press, 1956; and an unsigned first English edition of the same, 8vo (2)⁂ Baldwin's second novel, a cornerstone of 20th century gay fiction, rare signed. The publisher of Baldwin's first novel, Knopf, refused to publish his second, saying that they did so as a favour to him as the homosexual themes would alienate him from his readership among African Americans.
Forster (E.M.) The Celestial Omnibus, first edition, signed by the author on title with two strikes through the printed name with Autograph Letter signed from the author to Frederic Prokosch loosely inserted, 3pp. advertisements, some light foxing, pictorial endpapers, original cloth with rich gilt pattern to upper cover, slight shelf-lean, extremities rubbed, light marking to lower cover, [Kirkpatrick A5a], 8vo, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1911.⁂ Forster's first short story collection, rare signed. In the letter, addressed from the Reform Club and dated 14.6.33, Forster states that he "will autograph the books with pleasure" and adds "You may be interested to know that the cover and end papers of the Celestial Omnibus were designed by Roger Fry."
Forster (E.M.) Alexandria: a History and a Guide, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, maps and plans, including folding map in pocket at rear, light browning and ink ownership inscription of Islay de Courcy Lyons to front free endpaper, original boards, browning to spine, spine chipped at head and bumped at foot, light rubbing browning to covers, [Kirpatrick A8a], 8vo, Alexandria, Whitehead Morris, 1922.⁂ A rare Forster title, especially inscribed - many copies were destroyed by fire. Alexandria was an important city for Forster: he spent much of the First World War there working for the British Red Cross and it was the city in which he was first able to express his homosexuality. This one of the copies with the plan for p.144 placed at p.44. Algernon Islay de Courcy Lyons (1922-1993), Welsh photographer and novelist. See also lots 190, 196, 197, 201, 204 and 205.
Baldwin (James) Another Country, first edition, signed by the author on dedication p., original cloth, light bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket, very light toning, short closed tear to head of upper panel, light rubbing or creasing to head and foot, a sharp and excellent example, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1962.⁂ Baldwin's third novel and his most popular, it was predictably greeted with a storm of controversy on release and banned in New Orleans and Australia on grounds of obscenity. Rare signed.
Forster (E.M.) A Passage to India, number 141 of 200 copies signed by the author, title printed in red and black, additional spine label tipped onto rear endpaper, light browning to endpapers, bookplate of Mary Kennedy to pastedown, hinges starting, original cloth-backed boards, paper label to spine light browning to label and covers, light rubbing to extremities, but a very good, sharp example overall, t.e.g., others uncut, original slip-case (light fading on spine, some chipping and wear to extremities), [Kirkpatrick A10a], 8vo, Edward Arnold & Co., 1924.⁂ The limited edition of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize-winning novel, rare in the original slip-case.
Genet (Jean) Lettre a Leonor Fini, first edition, signed by Genet and Fini on half-title with the signatures intertwined, 5 corrections to text in Genet's hand, photographic illustrations, photograph of Fini with inscription below and postcard featuring Fini's work loosely inserted, original wrappers, very light fading to spine, else fine, 8vo, Paris, Loyau, 1950.⁂ Rare signed by both Genet and the Argentine-Italian surrealist Fini (whose portrait of Genet features in the work), we can trace no like copy.
Greene (Graham) The End of the Affair, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Olivia & ?Manerley in memory of the Frost of the Bells... from Graham" to endpaper, usual browning to half-title and endpapers, original cloth, light fading to spine, rubbing to extremities, dust-jacket, browning to spine, light toning to panel margins, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, small abrasion to foot of spine, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, William Heinemann, 1951.⁂ Greene's semi-autobiographical classic novel of frustrated romance, a cornerstone of English Catholic fiction and rare to find signed.
Baldwin (James) Going to Meet the Man, first edition, signed by the author "God bless, James Baldwin" on endpaper, original cloth-backed boards, light rubbing to head and foot, dust-jacket, sunning to spine, light creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Dial Press, 1965.⁂ Baldwin's only short story collection, rare signed.
Hardy (Thomas) Human Shows. Far Fantasies. Songs, and Trifles, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to half-title, scattered spotting to endpapers and edges, original cloth, light fading to foot of spine, chip to foot of upper cover, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, chipping to foot of both panels, splash marks to upper panel, [Purdy, pp.234-48], 8vo, Macmillan & Co., 1925.⁂ The last of Hardy's books published in his lifetime, rare signed.
Heller (Joseph) Catch-22, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Bill Backalenick - with the very sincere hope that this book will give you some pleasure. Joseph Heller. February 9, 1962. McCall's" to endpaper, hinges just starting, light spotting to endpaper, original cloth, light fading to spine and foot, dust-jacket priced at $5.95, 3 short closed tears and some light creasing to head, a near-fine copy otherwise, 8vo, New York, Simon & Schuster, 1961.⁂ Heller's classic anti-war satire, inscribed 3 months after publication. Copies of this work with early inscriptions are rare. Heller worked as promotion manager for McCall's Magazine from 1958 to 1961. Irene Backalenick was a colleague there and Heller was acquainted with her husband Bill.
Highsmith (Patricia) This Sweet Sickness, first edition, first printing with publisher's code 'M-I' to title verso, signed by the author on title, original cloth-backed boards, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and panel margins, faint rubbing and some light creasing to head and foot, light surface soiling, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, New York, Harper, 1960.⁂ Highsmith's sixth novel, rare in the dust-jacket, we can trace no other signed copy.
Hughes (Langston) The Ways of White Folks, first edition, first printing, signed presentation inscription from the author to Edward Garrett to endpaper, bookplate of Garrett to pastedown, original cloth, light fading to spine, some fraying and wear to spine ends and corners, 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1934.⁂ Hughes' second book, a collection of short stories and one his most popular prose fiction works. Inscribed first printings of this work are rare, we can trace no copies at auction and only one copy for sale online.
Hughes (Langston) Fields of Wonder, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Especially for Marius Flothius with my thanks for your excellent musical settings of my poems, Sincerely, Langston Hughes. New York, November, 1955" to endpaper, brochure for "The Rhythms of the World" and carbon copy of poem "Cross" loosely inserted, original cloth, light rubbing to spine ends, dust-jacket, light sunning and browning to spine, spine ends and corners chipped, closed tear to head of upper panel, a few small nicks and chips to head but overall a very good copy of a rare jacket, 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1947.⁂ An interesting association copy, inscribed to a Dutch composer who set six of Hughes' poems to music. This work rare signed and in a dust-jacket. Marius Flotius (1914-2001) composer, musicologist and music critic.
Hughes (Langston) The First Book of Negroes, first edition, first printing with picture of Josephine Baker to p.45, signed presentation inscription from the author "Merry Christmas to my long-time friends - the Tom Johnsons - sincerely - Langston Hughes, New York 1952" to endpaper, small Christmas gift label with note in Langston's hand affixed to endpaper, illustrations by Ursula Koering, gift bookplate from Anna and Thomas O. Johson to Community Church of New York Library to pastedown, original cloth, light fraying to spine ends and corners, remains of library label near spine, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, library label, some chipping to head and foot, splitting to fore-edges, 4to, New York, Franklin Watts, [1952].⁂ The first of Hughes' "First Book" series, written in part to earn money after suspicions of communist sympathies had induced publishers to remove his books from circulation. The First Book of Negroes was cited by Hughes at his HUAC hearing as evidence of his belief in American democratic principals and it, along with the other books in the series, maintains a patriotic tone throughout. It is notable for not including controversial figures such as Paul Robeson and W. E. B. DuBois due to the suspicions around them stirred up by McCarthyism. This the rare first printing which was swiftly edited to remove a picture of Josephine Baker after a public row forced her to leave the United States. Thomas O. Johnson was a dentist and friend of Hughes whose practice was in Harlem. See also lot 247.
Hughes (Langston) The Sweet Flypaper of Life. Photographs by Ray DeCarava, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Especially for Martin [Magner] and Marion [Palfi], this little tale of Harlem - Sincerely, Langston", also signed by DeCarava on endpaper, very light marginal toning, original cloth-backed boards, light browning to spine tips, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and upper panel, splitting to upper joint, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, light rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Simon and Schuster, 1955.⁂ A good association copy of this remarkable photobook, rare to find signed by both contributors. DeCarava approached Hughes in the summer of 1954, seeking advice on how to advance his career as a photographer. Hughes so admired DeCarava's work that he immediately promised his support in getting them publisher. After a series of rejections, Simon and Schuster eventually accepted the proposal on the condition that the book remain small and Hughes write a story to accompany the pictures. Martin Magner (1900-2002), theatre, radio and television director. Marion Palfi, photographer and social activist (see also lots 238, 239, 240, 244 and 249).
Hughes (Langston) Fight for Freedom. The Story of the NAACP, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Naomi T. Gray", light browning to endpapers, original cloth, marking to head of spine, dust-jacket, price-clipped, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light rubbing, 8vo, New York, W. W. Norton, 1962.⁂ Rare signed. Likely inscribed to Naomi Thomas Gray (1922-2006), community activist and member of the NAACP.
Isherwood (Christopher, translator).- Baudelaire (Charles) Intimate Journals, translated by Christopher Isherwood, introduction by T. S. Eliot, one of 400 copies, this copy signed by Isherwood below limitation, frontispiece portrait, plates, some light scattered foxing, light browning and faint ink inscription to endpapers, original cloth, some light discolouration to head and foot, else fine, t.e.g., others uncut, [Westby and Brown p. 27], 8vo, New York and London, Random House and The Blackamore Press, 1930.⁂ Rare signed in this manner. Isherwood was recommended as a translator for this work by Auden.
Isherwood (Christopher) The Last of Mr. Norris, first American edition, light marginal toning, original cloth, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, upper fore-edge broken with flap loose, spine ends and corners a little chipped, very short closed tear to head of upper panel, some chipping to head of lower panel, light creasing to head, but still a very good and attractive example of a rare jacket, [Westby and Brown p.4], 8vo, New York, William Morrow, 1935.
Isherwood (Christopher) Sally Bowles, first edition, signed by the author on title with score through his printed name, original cloth, light fading to spine, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spotting to panels, small portion of loss to head of spine, foot of spine and corners a little chipped, split to foot of lower joints, a few neat tape repairs to verso, a very good example of a scarce and delicate jacket, [Westby and Brown p.6; Woolmer 411], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1937.⁂ Rare signed. The first appearance of Isherwood's most famous character; part inspiration, along with I am a Camera, for the musical and film Cabaret. The creation of Sally Bowles gave Isherwood financial security for much of the rest of his life.
Isherwood (Christopher) Lions and Shadows, first edition, signed by the author on title, photographic portrait frontispiece, some scattered foxing to head, light browning to endpapers, original first issue blue cloth lettered in black, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, light foxing to panels, rubbing and light creasing to tips of spine and corners, short tear to foot of upper joint and fore-edge with neat tape repair to verso, but an excellent example overall, [Westby and Brown p.5; Woolmer 431], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1938.⁂ Rare signed. Isherwood's semi-autobiographical account of his education coupled with a veiled portrait of the gay scene in Cambridge and London in the 1920s.
Isherwood (Christopher) Goodbye to Berlin, first edition, signed by the author on title, pastedown with bookplate of W. S. Strain, original cloth, light browning to spine and faint spotting to covers, dust-jacket, neat repairs and light restoration to extremities, some light rubbing but in effect a near-fine example, [Connolly 86; Westby and Brown p.4; Woolmer 451], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1939.⁂ Isherwood's remarkable portrait of Berlin and wider Germany during the final days of the Weimar Republic. Signed copies are rare, we can trace only 2 other examples at auction.
NO RESERVE Isherwood (Christopher) Prater Violet, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author dated July 1946 to endpaper, bookplate to pastedown, original cloth, light rubbing, dust-jacket, very light spotting and damp-staining to lower panel with small hole towards head, light creasing to head and foot, but a bright and excellent example generally, [Westby and Brown p.6], 8vo, Methuen & Co., 1946.⁂ Rare signed. With the jacket designed by Jean Ross, the inspiration for Isherwood's Sally Bowles character.
Barnes (Julian) Flaubert's Parrot, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Rolland Comstock from Julian Barnes (but which dustwrapper does he have- the extremely rare first state one or the normal second state?)" to title with a strike through the printed name, original boards, dust-jacket, light crease to upper panel else fine, with original publisher's wraparound band, 8vo Jonathan Cape, 1984.⁂ A superb copy of Barnes' best-regarded title, unusual with a lengthy, charming inscription as here. We can trace no issue point surrounding the jacket and it seems likely Barnes is engaging in some gentle ribbing.
Isherwood (Christopher) A Single Man, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper dated November 13, 1982, ink ownership inscription to rear endpaper, original cloth, very light fading to spine, dust-jacket, ink date stamp to rear flap, light sunning to spine, minor chipping and light creasing to tips of spine and corners, light rubbing to extremities, near-fine otherwise, [Westby and Brown p.7], 8vo, New York, Simon & Schuster, 1964.⁂ Isherwood's outstanding portrayal of the last day in the life of a British academic living in Los Angeles, a key work in gay fiction, adapted for film by Tom Ford. Rare inscribed.
NO RESERVE Isherwood (Christopher) and Don Bachardy. Frankenstein: the True Story, first edition, signed by the authors on title, light browning throughout, photocopied insert in Isherwood's hand loosely inserted, original pictorial wrappers, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, else fine, 8vo, New York, Avon Books, 1973.⁂ Rare signed. The photocopied sheet comprises a scene by Lord Byron and Percy Shelley that was cut from the final text. Isherwood wished it included so wrote the scene out by hand, photocopied it, and inserted into copies presented to friends.
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[Kerouac (Jack)], "John Kerouac". The Town and the City, first edition, signed by the author as "John Kerouac" on endpaper, original cloth, light rubbing and bumping to spine ends and corners, dust-jacket, neat repairs and restorations to spine ends and corners, some light rubbing but in effect a near-fine copy, 8vo, New York, Harcourt, Brace, and Company, [1950].⁂ Kerouac's first novel, rare signed and in such bright condition.
Knowles (John) A Separate Peace, first edition, signed by the author on front free endpaper with "'61 London" in faded ink below, original boards, spine ends and corners a little bumped, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, 1 or 2 very short closed tears with light creasing to head and foot, some faint rubbing to extremities, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, Secker & Warburg, 1959.⁂ The true first edition of Knowle's coming-of-age classic set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Rare signed and in such excellent condition.
Bernstein (Leonard) The Joy of Music, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, photographic illustrations, original cloth, light fading to spine, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light toning, spine ends and corners chipped affecting title at head, 8vo, New York, Simon and Schuster, 1959.⁂ Bernstein's first and most famous book, rare signed or inscribed.
![Lawrence (T. E.).- Homer. The Odyssey, [translated by T.E.Lawrence], one of 530 copies, this copy signed by Lawrence as "T. E](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f40540b7-270c-40ef-acb7-ad4400c0c969/a1227686-7ce7-4cd8-af52-ad440103cb74/468x382.jpg)
Lawrence (T. E.).- Homer. The Odyssey, [translated by T.E.Lawrence], one of 530 copies, this copy signed by Lawrence as "T. E. Shaw" at foot of translator's note, designed by Bruce Rogers and printed in Monotype Centaur on pale grey paper, title-vignette and head-pieces after Greek vase paintings printed as roundels in black on gold, tissue guards, some light offsetting or show-through, light marginal browning to endpapers, original black morocco, spine titled in gilt and with eight raised bands, t.e.g., others uncut, a few small scuff marks to extremities, but very good generally, [Blumenthal p.128-134], 4to, printed and published by Sir Emery Walker, Wilfred Merton and Bruce Rogers, 1932.⁂ One of only a handful of copies of this celebrated production signed by Lawrence. Bruce Rogers convinced Lawrence to undertake a new translation of Homer, having been persuaded of his talents after reading Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Lawrence agreed under condition of anonymity. Copies signed by Lawrence are therefore rare to the market. "In the Odyssey, with complete sincerity, without tricks or accessory decoration, with a classic austerity akin to the timeless proportions of the Parthenon, with only type and paper and ink, with consummate skill, Rogers created a masterpiece." - Blumenthal p.134.
Manning (Frederic) Eidola, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To the Rev. D. L. Prosser from Frederic Manning. 'Vous-etes dur,' dit Candide. 'C'est parce que j'ai vecu,' dit Martin" to endpaper, light spotting to endpapers, original cloth, a few patches of light sunning, else fine, dust-jacket, name and address of Prosser supplied in Manning's hand to upper panel, lower 1" of spine detached by whole, chipping to head and foot, 8vo, John Murray, 1917.⁂ A fine association of this rare collection of First World War poetry, inscribed to the dedicatee of one of the poems from the Australian poet Manning. Manning's training for the front took place in Pembroke Dock and it was then that he appears to have met Prosser who gave the poet the run of his vicarage. Manning repaid the kindness by dedicating the poem 'The Old Calvary' (p.9) to Prosser. Eidola sold poorly at the time and first editions are now rare, especially so inscribed and in the delicate dust-jacket.
McCarthy (Cormac) Blood Meridian Or The Evening Redness in the West, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Billy Rogers, All the best wishes Cormac McCarthy" to endpaper, small patch of soiling to p.3 and facing blank, original cloth-backed boards, dust-jacket, some very faint rubbing to tips of spine and corners, small crease to head of spine, a near-fine example, 8vo, New York, Random House, 1985.⁂ A superb copy of McCarthy's fourth novel, rare inscribed. Now often hailed as the Great American Novel.
McCullers (Carson) The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, first edition, later printing, signed by the author on title, bookplate to front free endpaper, some foxing to endpaper, original cloth, spine slightly browned, some light marking to covers, 8vo, Boston, Houghton Mifflin, [1940].⁂ Rare signed. A loosely inserted bookseller's note gives the provenance as coming from the Estate of Clark Gesner (1938-2002), composer, lyricist and noted autograph collector.
McCullers (Carson) Reflections in a Golden Eye, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, original cloth, very light damp-staining to foot of spine, dust-jacket with original glacine panel intact, becoming detached along upper edge, usual creasing to panel margins, tear to upper right corner, chip to head of rear panel, but an excellent example overall, ink date stamp "Feb 20 1941" just visible to front flap, 8vo, Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1941.⁂ Rare signed and with the jacket glacine panel intact. The eye-catching design of the jacket with the transparent panel failed to account for the glacine contracting over time which would lead to it tearing the paper and becoming detached for the majority of copies.
McCullers (Carson) The Square Root of Wonderful, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, original cloth-backed boards, light rubbing to spine tips, dust-jacket, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, 2 short closed tears with creasing to head of lower panel, light creasing to extremities, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1958.⁂ McCuller's second play, based in part on her turbulent marriage to Reeves, rare signed or inscribed, we can trace only 1 other copy.
Mishima (Yukio) Five Modern Nō Plays, translated by Donald Keene, first edition in English, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, recipient's ink ownership stamps to endpapers, some browning to endpapers, original cloth-backed boards, some light insect damage to upper and lower edges of boards, dust-jacket, very light toning to spine light rubbing and creasing to tips of spine and corners, very short closed tear to head of upper joint, light surface soiling to lower panel, an excellent example, 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1957.⁂ Rare signed or inscribed. Mishima was awarded the illustrious Kishida prize for this important group of dramas.
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Mishima (Yukio) Bitoku no Yoromeki, first edition, [one of 500 copies], signed presentation inscription from the author to Harold Strauss in Japanese and English with Strauss's name written in idiomatic Japanese dated 29 Oct. '57 to endpaper, illustrations, sword bookmark attached by silk tie, original pictorial wrappers, some bumping to spine ends, but a near-fine example overall, glacine dust-jacket, a little browned, some chipping to head and foot, original slip-case (marked and a little worn, 2 joints broken and repaired), 4to, Tokyo, n.p., 1957.⁂ A superb association copy of this rare work, seemingly never translated into English, with a presentation inscription to Mishima's US publisher. Harold Strauss (1907-75) was the editor-in-chief at Alfred A. Knopf from 1942 until 1966. Strauss and Mishima had an excellent working relationship and Mishima trusted the publisher implicitly, never employing an American literary agent to deal with him on his behalf.
Mishima (Yukio) After the Banquet, translated by Donald Keene, first American edition, signed by the author and dated January 13, 1963 with a presentation inscription above in another hand "To Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Preston with the author's best wishes" to endpaper, light spotting and toning to endpapers, original cloth-backed boards, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and head of lower panel, spine ends and corners rubbed and a little chipped, very short tear with creasing to head of upper panel, rubbing to extremities, very good overall, 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1963.⁂ Mishima's novel that brought him critical attention in American and a court case in Japan. Rare signed or inscribed, it seems possible that Mishima signed several copies in a similar manner for his American publisher or agent to use for presentation.
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