This upload includes quite a few children’s books, including several Tasha Tudor’s, early editions. A slew of old Playboys, a lot of literature, some WW II history and several unexpected odds and ends. Here’s a sampling. See all New Arrivals. Availability subject to prior sale.
After the Photo-Secession
Pictorialism after Stieglitz. Broadens the context in which we view this movement, showing pictorialism in popular culture plus history of the movement. Read More
$30.00
The Mouse and His Child
Broken but not defeated. A wind-up mouse & his son and their adventures in the cold world while in search of a nursery. Read More
$18.00
Charlotte’s Web
This classic children’s tale is one of the most well-crafted stories ever written. Classic Newbery Honor award winner. Read More
$100.00
The Chestry Oak
Story of a young Hungarian prince’s coming of age during German occupation of WWII, and of his eventual journey to an American home. Read More
$30.00
The Japanese Fairy Book
Published in 1903 as introduction to historic Japanese culture through Japanese fairy tales/folk tales. The short and simple stories pack a moral punch. Read More
$15.00
Thoreau on Birds
Detailed observations along with personal reflections and anecdotes by Thoreau. Read More
$18.00
Royal Hospital of Saint Bartholomew, 1123-1973
Founded in 1123, Barts is the oldest hospital in Britain still providing medical services. And still in original location. It’s got history! Read More
$30.00
Secrets of Eskimo Skin Sewing
Amazing book on the subject of fur and leather sewing techniques, tips, and patterns, highlighting Alaskan Native style items. Read More
$18.00
Reading Green in Early Modern England
Cultural look at color green when seen as a cure for anything from sore eyes to sick minds. Read More
$50.00
In Defense of Worms and Other Angling Heresies
Highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any fishing enthusiast or historian. Read More
$15.00
The Edge of the Woods and Other Papers
Explores the role of literature in shaping our understanding of the world. Read More
$30.00
Glances and Glimpses; or Fifty Years…
Hunt was a pioneer for women in American medicine. Historically significant. Victorian writing style can be difficult. Read More
$100.00
The Poor Man”s Morning and Evening Portions
Great devotional classic named because it was originally published in small “penny” portions so as to be affordable to the poor. Read More
$150.00
A Poet’s Alphabet: Reflection on the Literary Art and Vocation
Bogan has been called by some critics the most accomplished woman poet of the twentieth century. Read More
$35.00
Richmond, Vermont: A History of More Than 200 Years
Along the Winooski River, incorporated in 1794, Richmond remains one of the most enchanting towns in Vermont. Read More
$100.00
First Graces
Simple graces for children just learning to pray. Beautifully illustrated. Scarce. Pristine condition. Read More
$80.00
The Tale of the Faithful Dove
When his wife is trapped in a chimney, Mr. Tidler, the pigeon, brings her food every day until she can be rescued. Read More
$50.00
Good Conscience
Outstanding Norwegian writer, he was nominated twenty-four times, in fourteen years for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Read More
$60.00
River of Darkness
True story of a legendary sixteenth-century explorer and his death-defying navigation of the Amazon River. Read More
$40.00
Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad (SIGNED COPY)
Riveting story of music composer Dimitri Shostakovich surviving during the infamous siege of Leningrad. Read More
New arrivals include art, biography, lots of poetry, lots of children’s fiction and illustrated, a good number of mysteries, and a few Africa/Mid-East history, travel and true crime. Here’s a sampling. See all New Arrivals in this group. Availability subject to prior sale.
Imperfect Thirst (SIGNED COPY)
Recollections of childhood, snapshots of impassive cruelty, reflections on art and nature from Galway Kinnell, one of America’s great poets. Read More
$25.00
The Complete Poems of Anna Akhmatova: Expanded Edition
Encyclopedic in scope, with more than 800 poems, 100 photographs, a historical chronology, index of first lines, and bibliography. Read More
$35.00
The Complete Crepax: Evil Spells: Volume 3
Vol 3 of collection of classic comics by one of Italy’s most important cartoonists and a major influence on magazine art, fashion and design. Read More
$120.00
Two Little Trains
Margaret Wise Brown’s classic picture book about two trains and their cross-country journey from east to west gets a bold new look from Geisel Award–winning artist Greg Pizzoli. Read More
$15.00
The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney
Definitive biography of Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) and his extravagant, sometimes tawdry life. At one point he was the biggest star in the world. Read More
$18.00
The Year of the Gorilla
Classic account of Schaller’s experiences studying the mountain gorillas mostly in the Congo starting back in the early 60s. Read More
$12.00
Mungo Park and the Niger: Great Explorers
This work focuses on the travels of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer of West Africa who is famous for his exploration of the upper Niger River around 1796. Read More
$25.00
Fighting Ships of the U.S.A.
Provides detailed information on the development of various naval vessels and the major conflicts in which these ships played a significant role. Read More
$15.00
Life isn’t everything: Mike Nichols, as remembered by 150 of his closest friends
From escaping the Nazis to becoming an amazing theatre and film director. Mike Nichols is remembered by the people who knew him best. Read More
$12.00
Streetcar Advertising in America
Over 250 unpublished and restored images make up this fascinating gallery of pioneering advertisements that appeared on streetcars in a bygone era. Read More
$35.00
The King’s Breakfast
First published in When We Were Very Young (1924). It is a poem about “a monarch who sulks when the cow refuses to provide milk. Read More
$60.00
Granny Goose
Verses and pictures for your children is Nursery rhymes. A children’s book illustrator, Rae was primarily known for illustrating more than forty stories set in the Land of Oz, Read More
$60.00
The Great Northern Express: A Writer’s Journey Home (SIGNED COPY)
At 65, recovering from radiation therapy, Mosher set out alone in his 20 year old junky car on a 20,000-mile sojourn. This rollicking adventure ensued. Read More
$30.00
Canning Season, The
Ratchet is sent to spend the summer with her great aunts – 91 year old twins, Tilly and Penpen. Friendship follows. Read More
$12.00
The Embroidered Sunset
Lucy Culpepper, an aspiring pianist, dreams of being taught by the renowned Max Benovek and will defy all odds to achieve it. Read More
$30.00
Aesop’s Fables
Tony Palazzo’s charmingly illustrated rendition of Aesop’s Fables. Read More
$40.00
The Mousewife
Godden’s lovely fable about the unexpected ways in which dreams can come true. Great Pene du Bois illustrations. Read More
$25.00
Pleasure Dome: New and Collected Poems
Over twenty-five years of work, including early uncollected poems and a rich selection of new poems. Read More
