Fine Bird Books, 1700-1900, by Sacheverell Sitwell

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1990: item #779412
12041260TB

Hardcover, used like-new condition, publ. Atlantic Monthly Press, N.Y., 1990. 12-1/2"x9-1/2", 1" thick.

Great Flower Books, 1700-1900, by Sacheverell Sitwell

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1990: item #779410
12041260TB

A bibliographical record of two centuries of finely-illustrated botanical flower books (hardcover), copyright 1990, used like-new condition. 12-1/2"x9-1/2", 1" thick.

Pristine Set of Schneider's Shabtis Volumes - ALL THREE

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1980: item #778913
EA-52808a

This is a fantastically rare and choice set of the ever-elusive three-volume set by Hans D. Schneider on Shabtis, An Introduction To The History Of Ancient Egyptian Funerary Statuettes.

Consists of parts I, II, and III. All are in near perfect condition with only a few tiny bumps to the 1st volume's corners.

With this set comes a letter writte... Click for details

Identify Trees & Shrubs by Their Leaves~ Knobel

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Pre 1980: item #777273

A rare paperback written by Edward Knobel and published by Dover Publications Inc. NY in 1972. "... an unabridged republication of the work originally published by Bradlee Whidden in 1894 under the title of -A Guide to Find the Names of All Wild Growing Trees and Shrubs of New England by Their Leaves- ....a new descriptive list of the species has been prepared especially for this edition by Prof. E.S. Harrar." 47 pages.

"Methode Simple et Facile pour Lever les Plans," 1805

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Pre 1837 VR: item #777247

Méthode simple et facile pour lever les plans, suivie d’un traité du nivellement et d’un abrégé des règles du lavis. F. Lecoy, published by Chez Duponcet, quai de la Greve, 34, Paris, 1805. First edition of an important text on map-making and architectural and landscaping rendering, it is profusely illustrated with 12 fold-out plates, most of them hand-colored. Condition is superb for a volume of this age, with only minor fading and flaws -- even the silk bookmark is intact.

Hopi Kachina Tradition Following The Sun and Moon

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References Contemporary: item #774826

The Heard Museum's collection of Kachinas are photographed and written about by Hopi Indian Alph Secakuku. Sensitively explained are the ceremonial appearances of the katsinam with corresponding details of Hopi thought and daily life.

Fine photos of antique Kachina tihu from the collections of Barry Goldwater, Fred Harvey and Byron Hunter are an outstanding history of carving styles.... Click for details

TWELVE ASSORTED BOOKS: GROUP 1

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 2000: item #772429
BOOKS.1

This is the first group of twelve individually priced books (95.231, 95.1108, & 98.9HD; AHL707; GCH19, 162, 182, 185, 340, 363, 376, and 396) from two large private libraries, as well as assorted volumes from our own inventory, that will be listed in the months to come. The collections include one from the late Carrol Howe, noted northwestern author and amateur archeologist whose remaining artifact collection we continue to handle, and the other from the late Dr. Allen Heflin’s extensive library... Click for details

Bouquet, A.C., European Brasses, 1967

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1970: item #770790
RP6

A.C. Bouquet D.D., European Brasses, in collaboration with Michael Waring, published by Frederick A. Praeger, New York / Washington 1967. 21 14 inches. With original transparent printed jacket. Jacket somewhat torn, some yellowing of pages, generally very good condition.
Pictorial brasses from the Middle Ages through the 17th century, illustrated in rubbings. In the back additional rubbing of such brass work, heavil... Click for details

A portfolio of the work of Bruce Goff

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1980: item #770696
RP5

Murphy, William and Muller, Louis, A portfolio of the work of Bruce Goff. Published by The Architectural League of New York and The American Federation of Arts, 1970. Complete. Overview of the works by this pupil of Frank Lloyd Wright. 22 loose sheets in paper wrapper, in the back 4 separate reproductions of drawing. 12 x 17.5 inches. Wrapper damaged, some yellowing of sheets. Generally good condition.

1st Ed, Japanese and Oriental Pottery by Gorham, Signed

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1960: item #764706
L80J20

A very rare and wonderful first edition of the book 'Japanese and Oriental Pottery' by Hazel H. Gorham, who is the wife of William R. Gorham, who is the forgotten father of Japanese industry, known for his engineering contributions to the Canon camera company and Nissan motors; Mr. and Mrs. Gorham emigrated to Japan in 1918, whereas both of them immersed themselves in the culture, literature, history and arts of Japan. ... Click for details