New coy of "The English Garden in our time: from Gertrude Jekyll to Geoffrey Jellicoe," by Jane Brown. Inscribed on title page, "With best wishes, Jane Brown." Large, richly illustrated volume published by the Antique Collectors" Club in 1986 (this copy is 1987 reprinting).

Handsome book,"A Social and Architectural History," by Mark Girouard, published by Yale University Press in 1978. This is Ninth Printing 1984. Loaded with interesting and informative illustrations. Quarto in like new condition. From the dust jacket: "The English country house has flourished over the centuries because of its ability to adapt to changes in English society...

We just got this great octagonal bistrot or absinthe saucer in France. It has a wonderful, bold price of 1.50 francs, a raised star (rare) in the center, and a silvered border which is somewhat worn. There is a small silver circle, also worn, in the center, making this a very elegant and high-end saucer. The saucer has a Limoges mark as well as the mark of J. Laplaine, Ste Livrade sur Lot, possibly the wholesaler...

Handsome and useful book. Ex-Library with usual associated stamps, labels, pockets, etc., with protective cover on dust jacket. Flap from dj pasted on ffep. Book itself in very good condition with only a few marks on title and copyright page. Useful information on the marks on the pottery. About 60 plates, many showing more than one object. Published in 1962 by Tuttle.

Sturtevant's' Notes on Edible Plants, edited by U. P. Hedrick, report of the New York Agricultural Experiment for the Year 1919 II. Albany, J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers, 1919. Large, wonderful book in excellent condition. Superior quality printing and binding. Not ex-library. Small area of discoloration on back. Size: 12 by 9½ inches. Weight about 6½ pounds. Green buckram binding with gilt stamped lettering. There is a wonderful frontispiece portrait which lets you know what Dr. E...

Vintage French absinthe spoon, Les Feuilles #1, circa 1900. These spoons were placed over a glass with a sugar cube on top, and the water was poured over the cube to reduce the bitterness of the absinthe. This is guaranteed to be a period absinthe spoon from a French bar; it is not one of the many reproductions which are being sold on the Internet. It is in very good condition, showing some stains and oxidation from use...

Vintage French absinthe spoon, Les Pipes #7, circa 1900. These spoons were placed over a glass with a sugar cube on top, and the water was poured over the cube to reduce the bitterness of the absinthe. This is guaranteed to be a period absinthe spoon from a French bar; it is not one of the many reproductions which are being sold on the Internet. It is in very good condition, showing some stains and oxidation from use...

Catalog from Northeast Auctions (Ronald Bourgeault) of "The Kilcup Collection of Americana" held on August 6, 2006. There were 315 lots all of which are illustrated in full color. Includes the prices realized list from the sale. Mint condition, unmarked. Price includes free Priority Mail shipping within the USA.

With an introductory essay by Sherman Paul, this scarce book on work of the Chicago-based photographer Harry Callahan was published in 1967 by the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The book is in like new condition and measures 8 3/4 inches high by 7 3/4 inches wide. It is unpaginated. Shipping in the USA will be $5.00.

Fully illustrated in color, this catalog includes 231 lots. The Greenfield Collection of Russian Enamels was the largest such collection to appear at auction. Catalog is in mint condition and includes the list of prices realized.

Vintage French absinthe spoon, Les Feuilles #2, circa 1900. These spoons were placed over a glass with a sugar cube on top, and the water was poured over the cube to reduce the bitterness of the absinthe. This is guaranteed to be a period absinthe spoon from a French bar; it is not one of the many reproductions which are being sold on the Internet. It is in very good condition, showing some spots where the plating has worn from use exposing the brass underneath...

Very slim hardcover catalog with brief history of the diamond and the emperor and two photos of the gem, one under fluorescent light. Scan is not very good in terms of color because the lettering and decoration is gold gilt on glossy dark blue which did not reproduce well.