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Franny and Zooey, J. D. Salinger, First Edition with DJ

Books and Publications: Fiction: Pre 1970   item# 664235

Franny and Zooey, J. D. Salinger, First Edition with DJ
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$300 

Little, Brown & Co., Boston, 1961. 8vo. First Edition, first issue of hardback version of two J. D. Salinger stories which first appeared in the The New Yorker in 1955 and 1957. Original slate gray cloth, titles to spine in gold, unclipped dustjacket with original price of $4.00. An excellent copy with just a hint of rubbing to the front and rear jacket panels. Very slight fading at very top of cloth binding. Jacket in mylar protective cover.


The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams, First Edition

Books and Publications: Fiction: Pre 1960   item# 664221

The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams, First Edition
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$325 

HARDCOVER, First Edition, first issue binding of rose cloth, New Directions, 1951. Dustwrapper (unclipped, showing original $3.00 price and in protective mylar cover) designed by Lustig. Some foxing to top edge. A very fine copy which was purchased in 1957 from House of Books, Ltd., New York, a famous dealer.


Gilbert Verney Estate Sale, Bennington, NH, Sotheby's

Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 1980   item# 662012

Gilbert Verney Estate Sale, Bennington, NH, Sotheby's
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$8 

Sotheby Parke Bernet catalog from the August 25, 1979, sale of the "Property from the Collection of the Late Gilbert Verney" held at Bennington, New Hampshire. The catalog includes 518 lots and is, of course, heavily illustrated. A list of prices realized is included. Condition is good; it is clean and tight and there are no notations in the catalog. Free Media Mail shipping within the USA.


Rhode Island Silversmiths Directory from Fredyma Series

Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 1980   item# 661722

Rhode Island Silversmiths Directory from Fredyma Series
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207-563-1964



$32 

A Directory of Rhode Island Silversmiths and Their Marks by Paul J. and Marie-Louise Fredyma, Hanover, New Hampshire; self-published: 1972. Part of the popular series which lists the silversmiths and then gives bibliographic citations where information about them may be found. Softcover. 6"x9", 21 pages. There are seven volumes in the series, one for each of the six New England states and one for Boston. There were 500 numbered copies of each. This one is number 275 of 500. This is a s ...click for details


ANTIQUES MAGAZINE -- Complete Set

Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 2000   item# 661087

ANTIQUES MAGAZINE -- Complete Set
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207-563-1964



$3,200/Offers Considered 

Complete set of Antiques Magazine (The Magazine Antiques) from 1922 to the present. Twenty-four of the years are in the green binders which used to be provided by the magazine. The rest are unbound. An immeasurably valuable resource for the scholar, dealer and collector. Huge and heavy are words appropriate to the size and contents of this set. In good condition. The buyer will need to arrange for pickup and delivery.


New York State Furniture, MMA Exhibit 1934 Joseph Downs

Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 1940   item# 659828

New York State Furniture, MMA Exhibit 1934 Joseph Downs
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207-563-1964



$50 

A Loan Exhibition of New York Sate Furniture with Contemporary Accessories by Joseph Downs and Ruth Ralston, catalog from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition was held from February 5 through April 22, 1934. Wraps, 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, 1,000 copies printed, 28 pages plus numerous black and white illustrations. A scarce item, this lists the cabinetmakers represented by signed furniture in the exhibition and breaks down the exhibits into period categories. Very good condition; half-inc ...click for details


"Made in Bermuda," Exhibition of Silver, Furniture, Art

Books and Publications: Antiques: Contemporary   item# 659816

"Made in Bermuda," Exhibition of Silver, Furniture, Art
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207-563-1964



$22.50 

Made in Bermuda: Bermudian silver, furniture, art & design by Graham, Laura T., et al. Bermuda National Gallery, 2000, First edition. Wraps. New. No dust jacket as issued.. Very interesting pamphlet that accompanied an exhibit at the Bermuda National Gallery from September 2000 to January 2001. Includes articles and illustrations. Topics are: Architecture in Bermuda; Prisoner of War Craftsmanship; Overview of Bermuda Furniture; Early Bermudian Ships; The Uses and Labour of the Enslaved in Be ...click for details


Complete Catalogs John Norie Collection of Caddy Spoons

Books and Publications: Antiques: Contemporary   item# 657981

Complete Catalogs John Norie Collection of Caddy Spoons
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$140 

Important auction catalogs from the sales of the caddy spoon collection of John Norie at Woolley and Wallis in Salisbury, England. Part I was on 20 April 2004 and Part II was on 28 July 2004. The catalog for Part II has some prices from the auction written in it. All lots are illustrated in color. There were 448 lots in the sales. Sheets with prices realized are included. John Norie was probably the best known collector of caddy spoons. His book, “Caddy Spoons, An Illustrated Guide,” is t ...click for details


Embroideries in Lady Lever Art Gallery by Xanthe Brooke

Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 2000   item# 657730

Embroideries in Lady Lever Art Gallery by Xanthe Brooke
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$100 

Beautiful book: Catalogue of Embroideries in the Lady Lever Art Gallery by Xanthe Brooke. First Edition, brand new, published in Great Britain, 1992, 4to, 305 pp. Profusely illustrated with more than 200 illustrations including 24 pages of color. "Combined with a detailed description of each of the embroideries and the method employed in its production is new and careful research into the printed pictorial design sources which provided the basis for many of the works. Through such research ...click for details


Colman Collection of Silver Mustard Pots Book

Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 1980   item# 657323

Colman Collection of Silver Mustard Pots Book
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$35 

Profusely illustrated, excellent book on the Colman Collection of Silver Mustard Pots from 18th to 20th century with detailed photographs of 153 examples including hallmarks. It also includes a chapter on the history and making of mustard and how a mustard pot is constructed. Introduction by John Culme, noted scholar. Brand new, first edition, 1979, 143 pp. This volume ought to be in every serious collection of books on silver. It is interesting and useful.

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