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Antiques, Books & Vintage Collectibles to Beautify Life & Save the Earth
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$11 USDThe Old Patagonian Express by Train by Paul Theroux, Vintage 1st Ed Book
Books:Travel:Nonfiction
The Old Patagonian Express: Boston to Patagonia by Train is a work of self-discovery for Paul Theroux and sojourn through the Americas for the vicarious readers among us as it documents the author’s adventures from Boston to Patagonia (on the end of South America) by train. The Houghton Mifflin Company of Boston published this first edition hardback in 1979. It measures about 9 ½” x 6 ¼” x 1 ¼” and has 404 pages. This volume is in near fine vintage condition. Its price-clipped dust jacket has ...
$33 USDTHE MEN Who Found AMERICA, by Frederick Winthrop Hutchinson – Illustrated Book, 1909
Books:Children's:Nonfiction
This classic American history primer for children by author Frederick Winthrop Hutchinson focuses on the key roles of certain heroes and explorers in founding America, including Columbus, Balboa, Cortez, Ponce de Leon and others. The work features eight fabulous full color lithograph plates illustrated by E. Roscoe Shrader and Herbert Moore, decorated end pages and a gold gilt embossed design and title on the cover. A decorative light green boarder by Edwin I. Prittie frames text pages. Grosset ...
$22 USDIndians, Indians, Indians by Phyllis R. Fenner, Vintage Illustrated Book from 1950
Books:Children's:Fiction
Indians Indians Indians: Stories of Tepees and Tomahawks, Wampum Belts & War Bonnets, Peace Pipes & Papooses is a collection of 16 Native American Indian tales for young readers by various authors compiled by Phyllis R. Fenner, with 6 full page illustrations and embellishments throughout by Manning deV. Lee. Franklin Watts, Inc. of New York published this apparent first edition book in 1950. The hardback measures about 9 ½” x 6 ¼” x 1” and has 288 pages. Its brown cloth board cover features a ...
$77 USD SaleSALE Black Beauty by Anna Sewell – Beautiful Illustrated Vintage 1915 Hardback
Books:Children's:Fiction:Picture Books:Illustrated:Literature:Juvenile:Novel:Movie
British author Anna Sewell (1820 – 1878) composed Black Beauty late in life while confined to her house. First published in 1877 England, under the title, “Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse,” the classic novel begins with Black Beauty’s carefree days as a colt on an English farm, moves to tough times and hard city life in London, and ends with his contented country retirement. Along the way, each chapter recounts an incident in Black Beauty's life typically related to the understanding ...
$500 USDMedical Ethics and Etiquette by Austin Flint, M.D. – scarce 1st Edition, 1883
Books:Antique:Nonfiction:Science, Medicine:History:19th Century:Bioethics:The Code Of Ethics Adopted By The American Medical Association
Medical Ethics and Etiquette: the Code of Ethics Adopted by the American Medical Association, with commentaries by Austin Flint, MD (1812-1886) was published by D. Appleton and Company of New York, NY in 1883. The historic work has green cloth boards with the author name and title in black lettering. It is about 7 ½” x 5” x ½” and has 97 numbered pages that are followed by several full-page book ads. According to the introductory remarks, the objects of this volume “are to present to the reader ...
$500 USDThe Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles – 1st US Edition, 1st Printing 1949 Modern Classic
Books:Travel:Fiction:Morocco:Americans:Love Stories:Literature:Movie:Film Noir
The Sheltering Sky centers on a disaffected American couple who travel with a friend to French North Africa (now Morocco) in the early postwar era. The journey, initially an attempt to resolve marital difficulties, becomes an ordeal in the hot, dry North African heart of darkness as the trio's experience of the vast and inhospitable Sahara desert (which is itself a character in The Sheltering Sky) produces results much different from those sought. The author's first and best known book has since ...
$249 USDThe Antiquity of Man by Arthur Keith, MD – early impression of 1st Edition
Books:Science, Medicine:History:Nature:Evolution:Anatomy:Antiquarian:20th Century
The Antiquity of Man by Scottish Anatomist, Anthropologist and Charles Darwin protégé Arthur Keith, MD (1866 – 1955) was first published in 1915 by Williams and Norgate of London. The historic anatomical survey of fossilized humanoid forms features 189 illustrations. At the time he wrote the book, Sir Arthur Keith, a leading figure in the study of human fossils, was Conservator of the Museum and Hunterian Professor, Royal College of Surgeons of England. This antiquarian hardcover is the 4th ...
$10 USDThe Wonderful World of Natural Food Cookery by Eleanor Levitt - Vintage Cookbook
Books:Cookbooks:Vintage:Cookbook:American:Cuisine:Culinary Arts:Entertaining
Starting with “All About Natural Foods,” this vintage hardcover cook book continues for another 14 chapters, the last of which is, “Herb Teas and Other Refreshing Drinks.” It also has an index and an appendix that shows vitamin sources and values. Pages: 380 Publisher: Hearthside Press, Inc., New York Language: English Edition: 1971 (probably the 1st edition) Size: about 8 ½” x 5 ½” x 1 ½” Condition: a very good recycled copy; few signs of age or wear: no dj, binding is slightly loose in places, ...
$500 USDTiffany at Auction by Alastair Duncan with Christie’s Price List – in FINE condition
Books:About Collecting:Hardcover:Glass:Art:History:Lamps, Lighting:Art Nouveau
Facebook Twitter Tell a friend! Add to Wish List Please Wait...Add to Shopping Bag In this impressive book about Tiffany antiques and vintage collectibles, author and distinguished authority of the Art Nouveau period Alastair Duncan describes over 400 exquisite Tiffany pieces that were auctioned at Christie’s in the mid to late 20th Century, including vases, bronzes and mosaics, lamps and windows. In addition to descriptions and illustrations of each item (the prices at which they sold are on ...
$10 USDWith Malice Toward Some, by Margaret Halsey with Illustrations - early 20th Century
Books:Autobiography, Biography:Fiction:English Literature:Literary Classics:Humor:Humorous
Simon and Schuster of New York published this humorous book that lampoons the English and their customs in 1938. Written in journal form, the witty novel is about a new bride whose husband obtained an exchange professorship in a small college in pre-WWII Devonshire England. It has 278 pages and is in very good vintage condition, sans dust jacket. The photo in the listing is of the title page; the book has blue cloth boards. This volume is a 1st edition, 9th printing of Margaret Halsey's first ...
$375 USDPurposive Behavior in Animals and Men by Edward C. Tolman – scarce 1st Edition, 1934
Books:Science, Medicine:History:Nature:Psychology:20th Century:Series, Sets
Purposive Behavior in Animals and Men is American Psychologist and Harvard Ph.D. Edward Chace Tolman’s first major theoretical contribution. It was apparently also the first work in the Century Psychology Series (edited by Dr. Richard M. Elliott). Produced while Dr. Tolman (1886 - 1959) was a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, The Century Co. of New York and London published this rare first edition hardcover in 1932. Its black cloth boards have the embossed letting on the front ...
$22 USD Offers ConsideredI'M A SPAM FAN: America's Best-Loved Foods by Carolyn Wyman - First Edition & Printing
Books:About Collecting:Hardcover:Advertising:Americana:History:Memorabilia:Reference
This pictorial book of popular American brand name products including Cheerios, Wheaties and Quaker Oats; Wonder Bread and Twinkies; Folgers, Sanka and Maxwell House; Popsicles, Birds Eye Frozen Veggies, Swanson TV Dinners and Eskimo Pie; Pringles, Fritos, Cracker Jack; Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola and 7-up; Hunt’s Tomato Sauce, Campbell’s Soup and of course, SPAM, is a great gift idea for collectors of advertising memorabilia and history students alike. The well-researched volume by Carolyn Wyman ...
$10 USDFamily Circle Favorite Recipes Cookbook - Vintage Hardcover
Books:Cookbooks:Vintage:Cookbook:American:Cuisine:Culinary Arts:Entertaining
Edited by Ralph Genovese, this classic cook book has 15th chapters including “Penny-Wise Poultry,” “Fish for Economy” and “Cash in on Casseroles”. The interior cover boasts that “all recipes in this book were tested in Family Circle’s test kitchen.” Pages: 219 Publisher: Paramount Publishing, Inc. Language: English Edition: 15th printing (of the 1977 edition) Product Dimensions: ~ 8 ½” x 5 ½” x 1 ½” Condition: Very Good - a few signs of age (e.g., yellowing) and light wear, yet the binding is ...
$100 USD Offers ConsideredVictorian Houseware, Hardware and Kitchenware, 1st Ed. SIGNED by Ronald S. Barlow
Books:About Collecting:Softcover:Victorian:History:Authors:Autographs:Vintage Collectibles
Victorian Houseware, Hardware and Kitchenware: a Pictorial Archive with Over 2000 Illustrations by Ronald S. Barlow, with contributions from editor Linda Campbell Franklin, is teeming with reprints of rare woodcut engravings from antique catalogs. The archive of copyright-free (public domain) images offers an extensive view of the furnishings of a typical 19th-century Victorian home, including irons and ash sifters, housemaids' buckets and buttonhole cutters, sausage stuffers, seed strippers, ...
$50 USDThe Shelters of Stone by Jean M. Auel – First Edition Historical Novel
Books:Children's:Fiction:Earth's Children:Nature:Medicine:Literature:Prehistoric
In her fifth book of the "Earth's Children" series, American author and storytelling genius Jean Marie Auel continues the compelling saga of human survival in prehistoric Europe. Peopled with rich and complex Ice Age characters, the epic transcends time and place. The plot centers on the next phase in the life of the young Cro-Magnon orphan Ayla, who had been adopted into a Neanderthal clan, had since grown into adulthood and returned to her own people (see below FMI). Auel’s delightfully ...
$63 USDThe Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel – 1st Edition pre Historical Novel
Books:Children's:Fiction:Earth's Children:Nature:Medicine:Literature:Prehistoric
In her 3rd book of the "Earth's Children" series, American author and storytelling genius Jean Marie Auel continues the compelling saga of human survival in prehistoric Europe. Peopled with diverse Ice Age characters, the plot centers on the life and adventures of Ayla. The delightfully addictive, well-researched work has a believable quality and timeless appeal. (See below FMI). Crown Publishers, Inc. of New York, NY published the first edition in 1985. It was printed in the USA, measures about ...
$100 USDThe Proud Sheriff by Eugene Manlove Rhodes – 1st Edition Old West Story
Books:Western:Fiction:Children's:Cowboys:Americana:Movie:Language:English
Nebraska born author Gene Rhodes (1869–1934), aka the Cowboy Chronicler wrote The Proud Sheriff in the early 1930s. Published posthumously, it was his last novel. A preamble by Henry Herbert Knibbs introduces the work. In it, he refers to Rhodes as “the greatest writer of Western tales.” In his final tale, Rhodes declared, “the world was not round as rumored. It was a deep trench… Walled on the west by heaven-high misty ranges, long and blue. Walled on the east long saw-tooth ranges, black in ...
$44 USDThe Valley of Horses by Jean M. Auel – 1st Edition pre Historical Novel
Books:Children's:Fiction:Earth's Children:Nature:Medicine:Literature:Prehistoric
In her second book of the "Earth's Children" series, American author and storytelling genius Jean Marie Auel continues the compelling saga of human survival in prehistoric Europe. Peopled with rich and complex Ice Age characters, the epic transcends time and place. The plot centers on the next phase in the life of the young Cro-Magnon orphan Ayla, who had been adopted into a Neanderthal clan. Whereas in the first book, her differences with her new family were a source of continual conflict, in ...
$99 USD Offers ConsideredMODERN FRENCH CULINARY ART – Deliciously Illustrated, Fine 1st Edition, 1966
Books:Cookbooks:Vintage:Cookbook:French:Cuisine:Culinary Arts:Entertaining:Mid Century
Given its comprehensive nature, including over 400 magnificent illustrations (280+ of which are in mouth-watering full color) that show culinary techniques and how the final product should appear, glossary of culinary terms and extensive index, it is no wonder Michael Field remarks that, “Whether we actually cook from this book or simply read it, an inexhaustible fund of knowledge and pleasure awaits us…” (from his introduction). Indeed, THE NEW PELLAPRAT MODERN FRENCH CULINARY ART is a work of ...
$10 USD SaleSALE Vintage Faux Leather Ed. of The Book of Mormon + Teachings of Presidents of the Church
Books:Religion, Spirituality:Vintage:Mormonism:Scriptures:Religious Texts
The Book of Mormon narrates the historical, political, military and religious events that formed and continue to inform the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). For the 12 million members of the Mormon faith, The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ (also known as "The Book of Mormon: an Account Written by the Hand of Mormon Upon Plates of Nephi) is the everlasting word of God and a companion volume to the Christian Bible. According to tradition, the ...
$33 USD Offers ConsideredThe Works of Henrik Ibsen – 19th Century European Literature – 1928 Edition
Books:Plays, Screenplays:The Works Of Henrik Ibsen:Art Deco Era:Ibsen:Art Deco:Vintage:Book:Red
Henrik Johan Ibsen (1828–1906), major Norwegian playwright of the late 19th century, is generally acknowledged as the founder of modern realistic drama. Moving away from the Romantic style, he and brought the problems and ideas of his time to the stage. By examining realities behind social facades, Ibsen’s work reveled issues that scandalized Victorian sensibilities. He was prolific and is one of the most studied and produced playwrights ever to have lived (some say second only to Shakespeare). ...
$22 USD ReducedREDUCED The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck – 1961 Viking Press Hardcover
Books:Americana:Fiction:History:Movie:Historical:Literature:New England:Immigrants
John Steinbeck (1902 - 1968) was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962, "for his realistic and imaginative writings, combining as they do sympathetic humour and keen social perception" (c.f. the Nobel Prize website). In 1964, he was presented with the United States Medal of Freedom by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Today, more than thirty years after his death, John Steinbeck remains one of America's greatest writers. “The Winter of Our Discontent” was his last full-length novel. It was ...
$99 USDThe Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel – 1st Edition pre Historical Novel
Books:Children's:Fiction:Earth's Children:Nature:Medicine:Literature:Prehistoric:Movie
In her first book of the "Earth's Children" series, American author and storytelling genius Jean Marie Auel weaves a compelling saga of human survival in prehistoric Europe. Peopled with rich and complex Ice Age characters, the epic transcends time and place. The plot centers on young Cro-Magnon orphan Ayla, who is adopted into a Neanderthal clan. As her differences with her new family are source of continual conflict, the characters experience a full range of human emotions and behaviors, ...
$18 USD SaleSALE The Works of Guy de Maupassant: Short Stories - Fine Vintage Hardcover Classic
Books:Series, Sets:Fiction:Blacks Readers Service Golden Giants Series:Short Stories
According to an advertisement for the work, this one volume edition contains “128 matchless tales by the greatest master of the short story the world has ever known. Every story complete and unexpurgated. Includes The Diamond Necklace, A Piece of Sting, The Will.” The ad adds that the “volume is clothed in a handsomely-tooled binding of antique ecru that has both the elegant look and feel of leather, a binding that should last a lifetime. The page tops…have been gilded. And, as a delightful ...
$100 USD Offers ConsideredMonograph: a Plea for Bibliomania by Daniel M. Tredwell, scarce 1882 1st Edition Thus
Books:Antique:Nonfiction:History:Reference:Printing:Illustrated
A Monograph on Privately Illustrated Books, a Plea for Bibliomania is the full title of this work on extra-Illustrating by author Daniel Melancthon Tredwell (1826-1921). Considering he had decades of experience enhancing his own books and albums - dismembering them to insert plates, proofs, letters, drawings, etc. - it is no wonder Tredwell produced such an extraordinary monograph on the subject. The work studies the creation, history and collection of extra-illustrated books, especially in the ...
$39 USDTREASURE ISLAND by Robert Louis Stevenson, Illustrated by Peter Robinson, 1963 – NF
Books:Travel:Fiction:Adventure:Fantasy:Literature:Classics:Children's:English
Scottish novelist and travel writer Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894) originally titled his first major success, THE SEA COOK. The Victorian Era adventure novel of piracy, buried gold treasure and escapades was first published as a book in London as TREASURE ISLAND in 1883. Traditionally considered a coming of age story, the famous tale is known for its superb atmosphere, characters, action and wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality (as seen in Long John Silver), which is somewhat ...
$55 USD Offers ConsideredTHE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND by Jules Verne – 1st Edition Illustrated by Edward Wilson 1959
Books:Travel:Fiction:Adventure:Fantasy:Literature:Classics:Children's:Captain Nemo:The Nautilus
THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (L'Île Mystérieuse) by French author Jules Verne was originally published in France in 1874. The 19th Century science fiction adventure novel is a sequel to his famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and In Search of the Castaways. The collectible hardcover edition of this classic features an introduction by Ray Bradbury, illustrations by Edward A. Wilson and the original English translation by W.H.G. Kingston.* Most of the imaginative “ black and white " ...
$44 USDBambi by Felix Salten – Vintage 1931 Illustrated European Literature
Books:Children's:Fiction:Picture Books:Illustrated:Literature:Juvenile:Novel:Movie
This 1931 hardbound children’s pictorial book by Austrian writer Felix Salten (1869 – 1945) and translated by Whittaker Chambers was published by Grosset & Dunlap of New York (in 1942, Walt Disney made the famous animated film based on the novel).* It expands on "Bambi, a Life in the Woods" published by Simon & Schuster in 1929 (after the original 1923 German edition, “Bambi, ein Leben im Walde”). The edition has 223 pages and is illustrated throughout by Kurt Weise, with numerous partial and ...
$63 USDTHE WAY OF ALL FLESH by Samuel Butler, Illustrated by Robert Ward Johnson 1936 – FINE
Books:Autobiography, Biography:Fiction:English Literature:Literary Classics
British author Samuel Butler (1835 – 1902) wrote THE WAY OF ALL FLESH between 1873 and 1884, however, did not authorize its publication until he knew his end was near. Instead of a conventional deathbed conversion to a particular religious tradition, the book attacks Victorian Era hypocrisy and departs from Calvinistic orthodoxy. The semi-autobiographical novel begins with the life of John Pontifex, a hard working, God-fearing carpenter. It proceeds to trace four generations of his family, each ...
$33 USD Offers ConsideredThe Collector's Encyclopedia of Heisey Glass, 1925-1938 by Bredehoft, with Price Guide
Books:About Collecting:Hardcover:Glass:Crystal:Illustrated:Reference:Decorative Arts:History
THE COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HEISEY GLASS 1925-1938 includes numerous facsimiles of original advertisements and black & white reprints of Heisey sales catalogs #14B, 212, 109 along with updated collector values as of 1993. It is illustrated with hundreds of photos, including 32 pages of color plates. As of its publication date, it was the largest, most informative book available on Heisey glass. Moreover, according to a review, this “book has to be the most comprehensive guide to Heisey Glass ...
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