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$39 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 ...
$72 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 ...
$33 USDDie Welt Der Perser by Dr. Hans Henning von der Osten, Vintage 1956 German Book
Books:History:Nonfiction:Mesopotamian:Near East:Iran:Iranian:Persia:Persian:Biblical
A volume in the Grosse Kulturen der Frühzeit (roughly, the larger cultures of early civilizations) Series edited by Prof. Dr. Helmuth Th. Bossert, Die Welt Der Perser by Professor Dr. Hans Henning von der Osten looks at the world of the Persians in Mesopotamia, focusing on their history, culture, architecture, art, language and literature as interpreted by studies of the ancient ruins and archaeological finds. This book about a key ancient Near Eastern civilization would be a thoughtful gift for ...
$44 USDUr, Assur und Babylon by Dr. Hartmut Schmokel, Vintage 1955 German Book
Books:History:Nonfiction:Mesopotamian:Near East:Middle East:Babylonian:Biblical
A volume in the Grosse Kulturen der Frühzeit (roughly, the larger cultures of early civilizations) Series edited by Prof. Dr. Helmuth Th. Bossert, Ur, Assur, and Babylon: Drei Jahrtausende im Zweistromland by Professor Dr. Dr. Hartmut Schmökel (who presumably has two Ph.D.s?) looks at three millennia in Mesopotamia, focusing on the history, culture and literature of Ur, Assyria, and Babylon. The book about ancient Near Eastern civilizations would be a thoughtful gift for Bible scholars and ...
$22 USDVintage Noritake Art Nouveau Style Tea Cup & Saucer Set with Real Raised Gold
Porcelain:By Maker Or Type:Noritake:Raised Gold, 42200:Vintage:China:Decorative Arts:20th Century:Made In Japan, Mij, Japanese
Reminiscent of Japanese cloisonne (enamel), this collectible teacup and underplate features a stylized raised gold floral scroll and swag motif. The hand crafted work of decorative art was produced in the Art Deco era. Suitable for display and for use on special occasions, given the set's quality and condition, it would also make a great gift. CONDITION: Excellent Vintage Condition (no chips, cracks or crazing); slight fading to the gold trim. MARK: Noritake magenta “M in wreath” Hand Painted, ...
$199 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Victorian Style Rose Motif Silver Teapot Set with Large Waiter’s Tray
Silver:Silverplate:Oneida Community Limited:Tea Pots:Tea, Coffee, Sets
This romantic Oneida Park Lane tea set was made in the USA in the early 20th Century. An English Tudor rose in relief border accents the set’s classic forms. The tray is also adorned with an embossed scrolls, shells and floral pattern. Each item is marked “Oneida Silversmiths ” (aka Oneida Community Limited and Oneida Ltd. Company). The hinged lidded pot could be used for tea or coffee. It is the centerpiece of the elegant, heavy silver plate service that includes a covered sugar bowl, creamer ...
$111 USDPaneros by Norman Douglas – First American Edition, number 220 of 750 copies sold
Books:Science, Medicine:Nonfiction:Sexual Health:Sexuality:Erotica:Limited Editions:Illustrated
PANEROS: SOME WORDS ON APHRODISIACS AND THE LIKE by British author George Norman Douglas (1868 – 1952) was initially published in Florence, Italy by the author's friend G. Orioli for subscribers of the Lungarno Series in 1930. The private printing was limited to 250 copies. Doubtless, at the time, had this guide to the world of sexual stimulants been published in London, the author and publisher would have been prosecuted for obscenity. Soon thereafter, Robert M. McBride & Company of New York, ...
$375 USDPurposive Behavior in Animals and Men by Edward C. Tolman – scarce 1st Edition, 1934
Books:Science, Medicine:Nonfiction:History:Nature:Psychology: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 ...
$44 USDCooking and Baking on Shipboard by the War Shipping Administration
Books:Cookbooks:Maritime:Nautical:Military:Wartime:History
Cooking and Baking on Shipboard, WWII US Merchant Marine Official Manual A vintage delight, this how to cook and bake on a ship guide includes tips on scheduling a day’s work, planning menus, using recipes correctly, caring for equipment, maintaining a sanitary environment, and methods for handling food. It is a useful, comprehensive shipboard cookbook. The War Shipping Administration, Food Control Division published this official manual in 1945. The hardcover measures 11 ¼” x 8 ½” x 1” and has ...
$33 USDDead Reckoning Altitude and Azimuth Table by the US Navy Hydrographic Office
Books:Travel:Nonfiction:Maritime:Nautical:Navigation:H. O. No. 211
Dead Reckoning Altitude & Azimuth Table by the US Navy Hydrographic Office Vintage Maritime Nautical A vintage treasure, this book provides a guide for navigation, emphasizing formulas on how to deduce the time of the sun on the prime vertical, identification of stars, how to determine course and distance, and provides a table to assist the curious navigator. This book shows the reader how to solve navigational problems, and would be a thoughtful gift sailing enthusiasts. The United States ...
$29 USDDefending the America's Cup, edited by Robert W. Carrick and Stanley Z. Rosenfeld, 1969
Books:Sports:Nonfiction:Maritime:Nautical:History:Racing:Sailing
Defending the America's Cup: as Told by the Men Who Did It tells the tale of one of the world’s celebrated sporting events: the Cup Race. The book delves into the preparation for and wealth of information needed to defend America’s cup with the boat Intrepid. Involving the reader in the process that began the syndicate of the ship’s crew all the way until the Intrepid crossed the finish line; this illustrated book is an adventure filled with sailing wisdom, knowledge, techniques and lore from ...
$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). ...
$249 USDThe Antiquity of Man by Arthur Keith, MD – early impression of 1st Edition
Books:Science, Medicine:Nonfiction:History:Nature:Evolution:Anatomy:Antiquarian
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 ...
$44 USDThe Cry of the Halidon by Jonathan Ryder aka Robert Ludlum, Vintage Suspense Novel
Books:Mysteries:Adventure:Suspense:Political:Intrigue
The Cry of the Halidon by noted author Robert Ludlum, who also wrote Trevayne under the pseudonym Jonathan Ryder, is a masterful tale of intrigue and adventure takes place on Jamaica. In it, the novel’s hero, American scientist Alex McAuliff is offered a cool million for a geological survey of the island’s interior. The deal is supposed to be a secret project and the company with the big bucks, British Dunstone, Limited, does not want anyone to know of their involvement. Nevertheless, someone ...
$44 USDThe Ship's Medicine Chest and First Aid at Sea, a post WWII US Gov. Publication
Books:Science, Medicine:Nonfiction:Maritime:Nautical:Ships:Military
Completely revised by the US Public Health Service and War Shipping Administration, The Ship's Medicine Chest and First Aid at Sea offers key information and guidance for license and certified crewmembers that might be responsible for managing a ship’s medicine chest and the care of crewmates on sickbay. It distinguishes between the proper types of first aid (afloat and ashore) and is a basic guide for someone who is not a physician but needs to know the proper way to give medical attention in ...
$39 USDThe Korean War, Pusan to Chosin: an Oral History by Donald Knox, 1st Edition
Books:History:Nonfiction:Military:Wartime:Korea:9780151472888:0151472882
This masterful work chronicles the first seven months of the Korean War, drawing on the personal stories of hundreds of veterans and battalion and regimental records from the National Archives. From the perspective of the soldiers who fought it, author Donald Knox has created an oral history of the event that America tried so quickly to forget. In addition to photographs, maps, acknowledgments, an appendix and an index, the book includes the following sections: DEFEAT 25 June – 2 August 1950 ...
$33 USDTHE MEN Who Found AMERICA, by Frederick Winthrop Hutchinson – Illustrated Book, 1909
Books:Children's:Nonfiction:History:American:Age Of Discovery
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 ...
$33 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Noritake Richmond Classic White & Gold Coffee Oval Vegetable Bowl - Near MINT!
Porcelain:By Maker Or Type:Noritake:Richmond, 6124:Vintage:China:Decorative Arts:20th Century:Made In Japan, Mij, Japanese
Noritake introduced the Richmond pattern in 1960. It has a semi-glossy finish, classic shape, elegant gold border and trim. Add this lovely serving dish to an existing set, or, to complement another pattern. It is great for potatoes, green beans, asparagus, etc. We also have the sugar bowl (RL-0467), the creamer (RL-0468) and coffee pot (RL-0469) listed (see the last photo). Feel free to make an offer on the lot. CONDITION: mint vintage condition (no chips, cracks, crazing and no apparent wear). ...
$20 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Noritake Art Nouveau Style Table Salt & Pepper Shakers - Real Raised Gold & near MINT!
Porcelain:By Maker Or Type:Noritake:Raised Gold, 42200:Vintage:China:Decorative Arts:20th Century:Made In Japan, Mij, Japanese
Reminiscent of Japanese cloisonne (enamel), these tall S&P shakers feature a stylized raised gold flower scroll and swag motif (pattern # 42200). A hand crafted work of decorative art produced in the Art Deco era, the collectible shaker set is suitable for display and to use on special occasions. Given its quality and condition, it would also make a great gift. CONDITION: Exceptional Vintage Condition (no chips, cracks or crazing); their cork stoppers are aged and the shakers have salt and ...
$44 USDJohn Phoenix, Esq., the Veritable Squibob, a Life of Captain George H. Derby by George R. Stewart
Books:Americana:Nonfiction:Military:History:Humor:Western
In this humorous biography of John Phoenix (aka Captain George H. Derby, USA), while depicting the importance of Derby’s life to America, author George R. Stewart describes the magnanimous Captain’s life from start to finish with a flair. Known for his satirical pen, George Horatio Derby (1823 – 1861) was an early California humorist who had explored the West during his troubled career as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Topographic Corps. Henry Holt and Company of New York published this apparent ...
$33 USD Offers ConsideredNoritake Richmond Sugar Bowl with Lid – MINT – Classic White & Gold Pattern 6124
Porcelain:By Maker Or Type:Noritake:Richmond, 6124:Vintage:China:Decorative Arts:20th Century:Made In Japan, Mij, Japanese
Noritake introduced the Richmond pattern in 1960. It has a semi-glossy finish, classic shape, elegant gold border and trim. Add this lovely lidded sugar bowl to an existing set or use it to complement another. We also have the matching creamer (RL-0468), the coffee pot (RL-0469), and an oval bowl (RL-0466) available (see the last photo for the coffee set). Feel free to make an offer on the lot! CONDITION: mint vintage condition (no chips, cracks, crazing and no apparent wear). MARK: Noritake “N ...
$50 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Noritake Tea Pot with Lid – Raised Gold Flowers, Scrolls & Swags ca 1908
Porcelain:Antique:Nippon:Tea Pots:Teapots:20th Century:Vintage:Collectibles
Made in Japan by Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. (Noritake) in the early 20th Century, this dainty lidded tea pot features a classic beaded gilt floral scroll and swag design. As shown in the last photo, the design is similar to the " Christmas Ball " pattern (# 175). It would also compliment items in other vintage Noritake raised gold patterns. MARK: blue "Noritaké" over the Maruki (formerly known as the Komaru) symbol and aka the spider mark, "Made in Japan" (JVP # 228) registered in London in 1908 ...
$50 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Nippon Noritake Hand Painted Bird of Paradise Gravy Boat with Underplate
Porcelain:Antique:Nippon:Noritake:Mystery, #40, Bird Of Paradise:Vintage:China:Decorative Arts:19th Century:Asian, Oriental, Made In Japan, Mij, Japanese
Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. of Noritake, Japan introduced the pattern on this gravy bowl as early as 1891. Replacements, Ltd. calls it “Mystery 40” and collectors call it “Bird of Paradise” or the “Peacock” design. Created in the midst of the Art Nouveau era, the pattern features aesthetic howo peacocks and flowers. This collectible dish makes an elegant addition to holiday tables and a lovely work of decorative art year round. We have a number of dinnerware pieces in this pattern. Please inquire ...
$49 USDBurma Surgeon by Gordon S. Seagrave, MD, 1943 Vintage WWII Book
Books:Science, Medicine:Nonfiction:History:Military:Wartime
This wartime book details Doctor Gordon S. Seagrave’s fight against malaria, dysentery, plague, and other diseases in the Far East. Living and working in China, Burma and India before World War II and through the heat of it, Dr. Seagrave, Lieut. Colonel, M.C. of the United States Army Forces catalogs his medical missions as a Medical Corps Major and on retreat with General Stilwell. A Boston Globe review calls it, “one of the grandest and most stimulating narratives… through which shines one of ...
$39 USDThe Spirits of ’76 by Eric Sloane, Vintage 1st Edition Book
Books:Americana:Nonfiction:0082704190
A noteworthy look by author Eric Sloane (sometimes termed the “last of the true Jeffersonian men”) at the “ten original spirits” of America and how they have evolved over time into the modern age to become something else entirely. Illustrated beautifully throughout, this book would be a wonderful addition to any collection of books about America. Walker and Company of New York published this first edition, first printing volume, which has a 1973 copyright. The hardcover measures 10 ½” x 7 ½” x ½ ...
$22 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Noritake China Wild Ivy LARGE Platter – Mid 20th Century
Porcelain:By Maker Or Type:Noritake:Wild Ivy:102:Made In Japan:Cookin Serve
Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. introduced their “Wild Ivy” pattern in 1959 and produced the line until about 1973. In keeping with the modern era, this oval serving platter has a sleek, simple design. It features an ivy vine along the left side of the serving plate, one that is lifelike enough to suggest a garnishment to the meat dish, appetizer or dessert served on it. An artifact from the Atomic Space Age, made of strong bone china, today, this retro serving ware is highly functional, as well as a ...
$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 ...
$50 USD SaleSALE 3 Antique Nippon Noritake Hand Painted Cup & Saucer Sets (7 sets available)
Porcelain:Antique:Nippon:Noritake:Mystery, #40, Bird Of Paradise:Vintage:Dinnerware:Replacement China
This listing is for 3 teacups and saucers. Buy 6 sets and get the 7th set FREE! Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. of Noritake, Japan introduced the pattern on these cup and saucer sets as early as 1891. Replacements, Ltd. calls it “ Mystery 40 ” and collectors call it “ Bird of Paradise ” or the “ Peacock ” design. Created in the midst of the Art Nouveau era, the pattern features aesthetic howo peacocks and flowers. This collectible dish makes an elegant addition to holiday tables and a lovely work of ...
$50 USD6 Antique Nippon Noritake Hand Painted Bird of Paradise Serving Dishes
Porcelain:Antique:Nippon:Noritake:Mystery, #40, Bird Of Paradise:Vintage:Dinnerware:Replacement China
This listing is for 6 serving bowls: 5 small round sauce, fruit, berry, dessert bowls and 1 oval relish, candy, nut, mint dish. Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. introduced the pattern on these items as early as 1891. Replacements, Ltd. calls it “ Mystery 40 ” and collectors call it “ Bird of Paradise ” or the “ Peacock ” design. Created in the midst of the Art Nouveau era, the pattern features aesthetic howo peacocks and flowers. This collectible dish makes an elegant addition to holiday tables and a ...
$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 ...
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