A stated first edition published in 2004 by Steerforth Press, VT. " Washington's Ultimate Insider from Roosevelt to Reagan."A fast-paced reading book that captures the colorful life of Thomas Corcoran, one of the first lobbyists in DC. Mint condition.

A copy of the hard cover edition of famed American photographer Annie Leibovitz's book "A Photographer's Life" (2006), with dust jacket. Book is in excellent clean condition, dust jacket shows some wear as shown. The heavy book (14" by 10 1/2" by 2") covers the period from 1990 through 2005. There are photos in black and white and color, some landscapes, but many or most are of what the photographer is known for: her portraits of people, many of them, celebrities of the era...

A soft cover book written by Lois Wasserspring and published in 2000 by Chronicle Books, San Francisco. In fine condition, the book highlights several artists. 131pp. Like new.

The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer; Facsimile of the Kelmscott Press Edition.[publisher: The Folio Society, London] Hardcover First Edition 2008, the unlimited edition. Large folio. a massive 16 3/4" x 12'" format. 559pp. Produced on laid paper made specially at the James Cropper Mill (Burneside, nr Kendal). Text in red and black with numerous attractive illustrations and borders in the text. Publisher's full buckram elaborately blocked and lettered in gilt design after William Morris...

Book: Concubines and Courtesans: Women in Chinese Erotic Art (F. M. Bertholet).

This dazzling array of exquisite and intimate art from one of the world's most renowned collectors covers more than three centuries of Chinese erotic art. This opulently illustrated volume offers a wide-ranging examination of erotic artefacts from the end of the Ming Dynasty, around 1600, to the heyday of Shanghai in the 1920s...

A clean fresh copy of the attractive book "Masters of Light/Plein-Air Painting in California 1890-1930, published 2002, by the Irvine Museum. This First Edition (stated) copy is signed by both Joan Irvine Smith, and Jean Stern, two figures featuring prominently in the promotion of California plein-air paintings in the past thirty or so years...

An excellent pictorial reference book specializing in Chinese tomb sculptures. There are about 70 high quality, full color photos with text both in Chinese and English. The pieces represented cover mostly the same periods as the Bower book on the Solomon Collection, namely the Han, Northern Wei, Northern Qi, and Tang Dynasties, but this book also goes a little further to cover the Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties as well...

A stated first American Edition/first printing hard cover with jacket published in 2002 by Ecco, New York. Number line 10-1. B&W photos.There is one small black mark on the bottom edge of a page otherwise like new.

A rare signed first edition of Fukushima Keidō’s 福島慶道 (1933-2011) book roughly translating to Spirit of Dhammapada ) (Hokkugyō no kokoro 法句経のこころ) , published in 2001. Book is in Japanese. Publisher is Shunjyū-sha, 211 pages, 20 cm. ISBN 9784393143971. Inscribed Buddha Mind (佛心) on flyleaf, signed Tōfuku Kanchō Keidō, and with two of his seals: Rinzai True Sect and Head of Ennichi-zan (Ennichizan is the mountain name for Tōfuku-ji)...

Soft cover auction catalog. The cover shows extremely light wear otherwise in mint condition. The auction includes 416 lots -- Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars and Piguet watches are featured. 215 pgs.

Sold together as one large lot, 49 separate titles, 57 books in total, ALL SIGNED by author, some inscribed to a friend or fan, generally dating from the late 1970's through the present day, but a George Burns book of 1955 also included. Among the books are autobiographies, memoirs, and tell-alls, most by notable, easily recognized names from show biz, pop culture, literature, music, modeling, television. Some, even most, are first editions, and most have dust jackets...

A stated first edition published by Scribner in July 2011.. This hard cover with dust jacket is in mint condition.

A lot of memoir-style books by sports celebrities, in all 10 titles, 12 pieces total, the works all in dust jacket, save for one paperback, and ALL SIGNED by the author, some inscribed, the earliest 1990, the latest 2017. Included are works by baseball figures, Olympians, long distance swimmer Diana Nyad, tennis pro Pete Sampras, sports announcer Al Michaels...

Published in 2004 by World Publications Group Dighton, MA. An oversized coffee table book that gives a nice history along with large colored photos. The jacket shows modest wear on the edges otherwise the book is in pristine condition. 112 pgs. Appendix lists Shaker communities.

A fine copy of the book "Kitty City", published 2005, this a first edition, hand inscribed in marker by famous American artist JUDY CHICAGO (born 1939). The 9 3/4" by 9 1/2" book is very clean. Judy Chicago (born Judy Gerowitz) is well known for her feminist-centered art, and for her 1970's installation work "Dinner Party". The book is full of color and black and white drawings by the artist, who tenderly reviews the relationships she has had with cats who have entered her life...

Published by Chronicle Books 2007, an oversized hard cover with dust jacket... A comprehensive chronicle of the house of Cartier. "Long out of print, Nadelhoffer's exhaustive research has been revived with lush new photography and design sketches of the world's most distinctive and finely crafted jewelry. Through charming and compelling anecdotes, these famed gems and the elite clientele who don them are brought to life...

DESCRIPTION: “The Inro Handbook, Studies of Netsuke, Inro and Lacquer” was written for collectors who have discovered the delights of the miniature Japanese art forms...

An exhibition catalog entitled “Japan and the Art of War, 1863-1945: Japanese Military Art and Artifacts from the Mitchell Wolfon, Jr. Study Centre” that accompanied “Japan and the Art of War, 1863-1945” that took place at Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, from November 9, 2009-March 15, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The catalog was published in 500 copies. Authors: Lea Nickless, Philip Gebauer and James A. Findlay. Publisher: Bienes Museum of the Modern Book and Mitchell Wolfson, ...

Painted Splendor -The Context and Conservation of a Chinese Reception Hall in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The exhibit offers "a rare glimpse of the monumental building style and magnificent decorative painting associated with traditional palace architecture in China...built in Beijing in the final years of the Ming dynasty..." Published in 2004 by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 48 pgs., 40 color reproductions, 7 b&w reproductions.

An oversized soft cover catalog that features ceramics, ivories, fine and decorative arts. Published in association with Julius Bohler and Brimo de Laroussilhe. 128+ full color plates. 250 pgs. A small tear is on front cover ( see photo) otherwise in fine condition.

A clean copy of the 1997 softback book "Half Past Autumn: A Retrospective", by the important, pioneering, African-American photographer, photojournalist and film director GORDON PARKS (1912-2006), ***SIGNED*** by Parks in felt tip marker. The book was published by Bulfinch Press in association with the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Lavishly illustrated in black and white and color, it traces Parks' long and distinguished career in the arts, beginning with his humble beginnings in Fort Scott, Kansa...

The slip cover has a couple of scuffs but the book inside is fine/as new. These sell for $400 everywhere else- my price is $200. A must have for aficionados/aficionadas of the QIngbai glaze. Title: QINGBAI WARE : CHINESE PORCELAIN OF THE SONG... Publisher: Percival David Foundation Publication Date: 2002 Binding: Hardcover Condition: Fine. Edition: First edition. ISBN 10: 072860339X / ISBN 13: 9780728603394

Frederic Piguet 1270 BREITLING Electromechanical Movement. Cal. 1270, Thirty-Two (32) Jewels, SWISS. For Cartier Pasha and other Brands. Coil cost is $99.00 each and this movement has 5 coils. Cartier is asking $799 for this movement. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1973 with 13,500 feed backs, 100% positive. You can buy from us with ...

A German catalog from Jurgen Holstein Antiquariat.Katalog # 93 AVANTGARDE-(MEIST) GEDRUCKT. BRUCKE BAUHAUS, DOCUMENTA KUNDST und LITERATUR, CA 1900-1975, BUCHER, GRAPHIK DOCUMENTA, PLAKATE DAZU ENINIGRE OBJEKETE. Unpaginated. 442 lots that include photographs, posters...

A large oversized coffee table book published by Mitchell Beazley, London, 1993.Photography by James Merrell, Hard cover with dustjacket (which has minor curling on the edges and a vertical crease both on the the front and back. Over 400 full-color photos. 240 pages. The book itself is in very good condition.

Covering Bristol’s formative years, this is the story of people and events surrounding the rise of this city between two states—the town Joseph R. Anderson, its founder, wanted to call “Paradise.” The author has endeavored to “tell it like it was” without fear or favor, showing no undue regard for long cherished but undocumented historical traditions that have grown up over the years. On these pages you will meet a cross section of Bristol’s ancestry, ranging from the noble and we...

A large coffee table book published in 1997 by the Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA. This is a stated Second Printing near mint condition There is a tiny tear on the back jacket- the book has a plastic covering. 273 illustrations~ 50 in full color. 246pp.

An illustrated hard cover with dust jacket written by Peter Thornton and published in 1998 by Harry F Abrams New York.The jacket has very very light wear on the edge and corners otherwise the book is in mint condition. 438plates ~216pp.

Written by anthropologist, Michele Coquet and published in 1998 by the University of Chicago Press. Empires, Kingdoms, Chieftancies, Ethnic groups, Court Objects along w/ maps. Invaluable Resource. 182pp.

This book sells between $2400 new to $280. used. As this is in excellent condition I would describe as almost new. A few some scuffs on the edge of the dust cover. ISBN-13: 9789627101161 ISBN-10: 9627101168 Author: KAO, Mayching, editor Edition: First Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong Published: 1990

Mizuochi Kei 水落啓 (born 1950) signed in black felt pen “42nd CWAJ Print Show on the flyleaf. The catalog is signed on October 19th, 1997 the last day of the show. 248 pages. Condition: shelf wear, corners slightly rounded, abrasions on the cover. Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this book. Mizuochi was born in Hokkaido, and finished Setagaya Print Workshop. He lives in Saitama, which is part of Tokyo Metropolis. His works are in numerous museum collections. Please email me wi...

Personally signed by the only living participant in this book. The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. 417 pages. Offered as a result of frequent requests by my valued customers. This book provides facts surrounding my personal gun fighting experiences in my store. These events occurred from 1989 to 1992 in the Watchcompany retail store in West Los Angeles. Personally signed. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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DESCRIPTION: “Tibetan Art: Tracing the Development of Spiritual Ideals and Art in Tibet, 600 – 2000 AD” is a treasure trove of the creativity Tibet has harbored over the centuries. Amy Heller places Tibetan art into an historical and social setting, and has richly illustrated this work with over 120 color and 147 black and white photographs. Heller shows how the aesthetics of Buddhism, monasteries, Dali Lamas, renowned artists and outside influences, together with the country’s topogra...

This set of nine volumes from the Americanist Studies, published by the Smithsonian, is part of 20 planned volumes, begun in 1978, and only 17 were completed. Edited by William C. Sturtevant, each volume covered a specific region or topic, and was edited and written by recognized experts in the particular area. This work documents information about all Indigenous peoples of the Americas north of Mesoamerica, including cultural and physical aspects of the people, language family, history, and...

A stated first printing with dust jacket published in September 1990 by Addison Wesley. The jacket shows light wear at the corners/ spine otherwise the book is fine. Uncut pages(268) with additional notes on the back.

This is a companion piece to the Museum's major exhibition that celebrated Cartier's 150th year anniversary. This soft cover edition, published in 1997 by the Trustees of the British Museum, is the most authoritative work on Cartier's work to date. It features 350 colored and 50 black and white illustrations. 320pgs. Light surface wear and spotting on the cover otherwise in mint condition.