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“Calm Down what happens happens mostly without you": First Edition of Joseph Alber's Despite Straight Lines; Inscribed By Josef Albers to Henri Cartier-Bresson
ALBERS, Josef. [Henri Cartier-Bresson].
Despite Straight Lines.
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1961.
First edition of this work by the famed artist. Octavo, original boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author to Henri Cartier-Bresson, "For Henry Cartier-Bresson Josef Albers May 20, ‘68." Cartier-Bresson was working for Magnum Photographers when he photographed Josef Albers at his home in Connecticut in May of 1968. An outstanding association copy, linking Albers, one of the great abstract artists of the 20th century and Henri Cartier-Bresson, one of the finest photographers. Also, laid in is a card signed by Albers.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 3783
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First edition of Marvin Albert's The Riviera Contract; inscribed by him
ALBERT, Marvin.
The Riviera Contract.
London: Macmillan, 1992.
First edition of the author's classic thriller. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Regine & Nadim and their beautiful family, my friends & neighbors, with much affection from Marvin Albert 23 April 1993." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Neil Phillips.
Price: $650.00 Item Number: 128164
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"Oh, my heart, what a muddle!": Autograph Manuscript Page From Louisa May Alcott
ALCOTT, Louisa May.
Louisa May Alcott Manuscript Leaf.
Autograph manuscript page from Louisa May Alcott's Jack and Jill, Chapter VIII, page 129. One page. The manuscript page reads, “up no capers with that child! The idea of a hot bath in the middle of the day, and him full of dinner, and croupy into the bargain! Wet a corner of a towel at the kettle-spout and polish him off if you like, but you won’t risk his life in no bath-tubs this cold day.' Miss Bat’s word was law in some things, so Molly had to submit, and took Boo away, saying, loftily, as she left the room,…
Price: $7,200.00 Item Number: 65051
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"The house seemed swarming with boys, who were beguiling the rainy twilight with all sorts of amusements": First edition, first state of Louisa May Alcott's Little Men
ALCOTT, Louisa May.
Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys.
Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1871.
First edition, first issue of the second book it Alcott's Little Women trilogy. Octavo, original green cloth with gilt titles and tooling to the spine and front panel, illustrated with plates including tissue-guarded frontispiece. In near fine condition. A desirable example.
Price: $975.00 Item Number: 111024
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Louisa May Alcott's Hospital Sketches and Camp and Fireside Stories
ALCOTT, Louisa May.
Hospital Sketches and Camp and Fireside Stories.
Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1890.
Later printing of this compilation of four sketches based on letters Louisa May Alcott sent home during the six weeks she spent as a volunteer nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War in Georgetown. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated, tissue-guarded frontispiece. In fine condition.
Price: $275.00 Item Number: 132793
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Rare First Edition of H. Graham Aldous' The Beer Duty; Containing analyses and discussions on the taxation of beer
ALDOUS, H. Graham.
The Beer Duty.
London: Privately Printed, c. 1901.
First edition of this collection of discussions and charts analyzing the effects of taxation on the beer trade in early 20th century England, in the midst of the Temperance Movement. Octavo, original leatherette covered boards with gilt titles to the spine, all edges marbled, illustrated with charts, tables and graphs including a diagram showing the upward or downward movement of Trade, Drink and Crime. Appendix. In very good condition. Rare.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 100125
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"as entertaining to the eye and the imagination as a Beatles album is to the ear": First Edition of Alan Aldridge's The Beatles: Illustrated Lyrics
ALDRIDGE, Alan.
The Beatles: Illustrated Lyrics.
New York: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 1990.
First edition of the only major published collection of illustrated Beatles lyrics. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated with lavish, full-color illustrations by a host of internationally renowned artists with specially commissioned photographs featured on almost every page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $95.00 Item Number: 145102
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First Edition of Buzz Aldrin's Reaching for the Moon; Signed by Him and Illustrator Wendell Minor
ALDRIN, Buzz.
Reaching for the Moon.
New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2005.
First edition of Aldrin's journey to the moon. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by both Buzz Aldrin and Wendell Minor on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $275.00 Item Number: 117534
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Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph
ALDRIN, Buzz.
Buzz Aldrin Photograph Signed.
1969.
Iconic photograph on canvas of Buzz Aldrin standing next to the United States flag planted atop the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission. Boldly signed "Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI" The entire piece measures 24 inches by 20 inches, stretched against a wood backing. In fine condition.
Price: $3,500.00 Item Number: 130943
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First Edition of Buzz Aldrin's No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon; Signed by Him
ALDRIN, Buzz.
No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon.
Washington, D.C: National Geographic, 2016.
First edition of this work which "recounts life lessons learned from his historic Apollo 11 moonwalk in 1969 and beyond” (Kirkus Reviews.) Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Buzz Aldrin on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover design by Jonathan Halling. Cover illustration by Jamie Noguchi. Written with Ken Abraham.
Price: $500.00 Item Number: 136203
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"To Dolores YOU and BOB are such admirable role models": First Edition of The Return; Inscribed by Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin to Bob and Dolores Hope
ALDRIN, Buzz and John Barnes.
The Return: A Novel of Human Adventure.
New York: Forge/ Tom Doherty Associates, 2000.
First edition of Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s compelling work of fiction. Octavo, original glossy boards. Association copy, inscribed Buzz Aldrin to Bob and Dolores Hope on the title page, "To Dolores You and Bob are such admirable role models Buzz Aldrin." Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 117397
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First Edition of The Return; Signed by Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
ALDRIN, Buzz and John Barnes.
The Return: A Novel of Human Adventure.
New York: Forge/ Tom Doherty Associates, 2000.
First edition of Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s compelling work of fiction. Octavo, original glossy boards. Boldly signed by Buzz Aldrin on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $300.00 Item Number: 112686
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First Edition of Buzz Aldrin's Men From Earth; Inscribed by Him and co-author Malcolm McConnell
ALDRIN, Buzz and Malcolm McConnell.
Men From Earth.
New York: Bantam Books, 1989.
First edition of Aldrin's autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Buzz Aldrin on the half-title page, :To Bob Best Wishes Buzz Aldrin" and by the co-author opposite the title page, "To Bob - Best regards Malcolm McConnell." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by One Plus Studio. Written with Malcolm McConnell.
Price: $500.00 Item Number: 144989
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William Alexander's Picturesque Representations and the Dress and Manners of the Chinese; finely bound in full morocco
ALEXANDER, William.
Picturesque Representations and the Dress and Manners of the Chinese. Illustrated with Fifty Coloured Engravings, with Descriptions.
London: Printed for James Goodwin, c. 1829.
Finely bound example of Alexander's profusely illustrated work on t19th century China. Octavo, original full straight-grain morocco richly decorated in gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, illustrated with fifty hand-colored engravings. In good condition. Rare.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 133048
