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Collecting Worlds: Contemporary International Outsider Art, The Korine and Max E. Ammann Collection, Published by the Kunstmuseum Thurgau, 2011, Large Hardcover, Dust Jacket, Protective Mylar Sleeve, Dimensions 13 x 10 x 2 Inches ---- Like New. The book and dust jacket are clean, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no stains, no fading, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no page folds, no crease marks, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Very faint to indiscernible signs of wear from use, storage and handling. ---- Free USA Shipping ---- A rare publication that provides a representative overview of contemporary outsider art. Based on over five thousand works in the Korine and Max E. Ammann Collection, seven chapters provide access to a fascinating universe of images and imagery. ---- From the Back Cover... ... "Outsider art is a small, near hermetic part of the art world. It is a place where the imaginary rules, original thoughts appear, taboos are broken.… Read More

Lara: A Tale by George Gordon Byron + Jacqueline: A Tale by Samuel Rogers, Published by Eastburn, Kirk & Co., 1814, Leatherbound, 136 pages, 5.5 x 3.0 Inches, First U.S. Edition ----- "Lara, a Tale" written May 14 - June 14 by Lord Byron and published anonymously in the summer sold 6,000 copies by early August. It was published together with "Jacqueline, a Tale" by Samuel Rogers. The two titles were first published together in London in 1814, followed by New York and Boston editions the same year. ----- Very Good+ Antiquarian Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure yet fragile binding, "A gift of friendship" inscribed and dedicated on front end-page, otherwise unmarked, no internal writing or notes, no ripped pages, no edge chipping. Some visible surface and edge wear from age, use, storage and handling. Light rubbing to the outer boards and edges, mild age spotting to the inner pages. Free USA Shipping

Angelo (Black Knight Classics of the Homosexual Underground), Published by Guild Press, 1969, Paperback, 7x4 Inches ---- Excellent Vintage Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no fading, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no creased pages, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Very light surface wear from age, use, storage and handling. Free USA Shipping ----
Notable gay writers of the 1950s and 1960s who explored male homosexuality in their work included James Baldwin, John Rechy and Allen Ginsberg. Another 20th-century writer, Gore Vidal, had a lifelong male partner but preferred not to categorize himself as gay. Gay pulps are part of the expansion of cheap paperback books that began in the 1930s and "reached its full force in the early 1950s." Mainstream publishers packaged the cheap paperbacks to be sold in train and bus stations, dimestores, drugstores, grocery stores, and newsstands, to… Read More

Bail Out! (Black Knight Classics of the Homosexual Underground), Published by Guild Press, 1969, Paperback, 7x4 Inches ---- Excellent Vintage Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no stains, no fading, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Very faint signs of wear from age, use, storage and handling. The front title page has a light corner crease mark. Free USA Shipping ----
Notable gay writers of the 1950s and 1960s who explored male homosexuality in their work included James Baldwin, John Rechy and Allen Ginsberg. Another 20th-century writer, Gore Vidal, had a lifelong male partner but preferred not to categorize himself as gay. Gay pulps are part of the expansion of cheap paperback books that began in the 1930s and "reached its full force in the early 1950s." Mainstream publishers packaged the cheap paperbacks to be sold in train and bus stations, dimestores, drugstores,… Read More

Salt Lake City (Nelson's Pictorial Guide Books) With a Sketch of the Route of the Central Pacific Railroad, from Omaha to Salt Lake City, and Thence to San Francisco. With 12 Illustrations (Chromolithographs) from Photographs by C.R. Savage, Published by T. Nelson's and Sons, Dimensions: 6-5/8 x 4-1/8 Inches, n.d. circa 1871-1874, First Edition Hardcover ---- VG+ Antiquarian Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, crisp inner pages, no fading, no stains, no ripped pages, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Some very light surface and edge wear from age, use, storage and handling. Free USA Shipping

Against the Fall of Night, A Science Fiction Novel by Arthur C. Clarke, Published by Gnome Press, 1953 First Edition, Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket in Protective Mylar Sleeve ---- Very Good Vintage Condition. The book and dust jacket are clean, covers attached, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no stains, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no creased pages, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Some light dust jacket and general wear from age, use, storage and handling. Light scuffing to the dust jacket front inner flap. ---- Free USA Shipping ---- Against the Fall of Night is a science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. Originally appearing as a novella in the November 1948 issue of the magazine Startling Stories, it was revised and expanded in 1951 and published in book form in 1953 by Gnome Press. It was later expanded and revised again and published in 1956 as The City and the Stars. A later edition includes another of… Read More

The Life of the Great Statesman William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Secretary of State in the Reign of King Edward the Sixth, and Lord High Treasurer of England in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth - Authored and Published by Arthur Collins, London - Hardcover, Raised-Hubbed Leather Spine, Illustrated Frontispiece of "Lord Burghley" - 1732 First Edition Accented with gold gilt decorative spine, marbled page edges, antique bookplate with illustrated picture of bookshelves (perfect for bibliophiles), marbled end-pages and paste-downs. ---- Near Fine Antiquarian Condition. The book is clean, tight and secure binding, crisp inner pages with minimal page toning, unmarked, no writing, no stains, no ripped pages or tears, no edge chipping, no corner folds or creased pages, not ex-library. Light wear from use, storage and handling. Light rubbing to the outer spine and book edges. ---- Free USA Shipping ---- William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (13 September 1520 – 4 August 1598) was an English statesman, the chief… Read More

I Found What I Wanted (Black Knight Classics of the Homosexual Underground), Published by Guild Press, 1969, Paperback, 7x4 Inches ---- Near Fine, Excellent Vintage Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no fading, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no crease marks, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Very light to faint signs of surface wear from age, use, storage and handling. Free USA Shipping ---- Notable gay writers of the 1950s and 1960s who explored male homosexuality in their work included James Baldwin, John Rechy and Allen Ginsberg. Another 20th-century writer, Gore Vidal, had a lifelong male partner but preferred not to categorize himself as gay. Gay pulps are part of the expansion of cheap paperback books that began in the 1930s and "reached its full force in the early 1950s." Mainstream publishers packaged the cheap paperbacks to be sold in train and bus stations, dimestores, drugstores,… Read More

Memorial Address of the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln, Delivered at the Request of Both Houses of the Congress of America, Before Them In the House of Representatives at Washington on the 12th of February 1866, By George Bancroft, Published by Government Printing Office, 1866, First Edition Hardcover, Illustrated Frontispiece of Abraham Lincoln Engraved and Printed at the Treasury Department ---- Very Good Antiquarian Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, unmarked, no writing, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no creased pages, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Some light visible surface and edge wear from age, use, storage and handling. Light rubbing to the board edges and corners, light age spotting to the inner pages. Please review pictures for greater details. ---- Free USA Shipping ---- George Bancroft (October 3, 1800 – January 17, 1891) was an American historian, statesman and Democratic politician who was prominent in promoting secondary… Read More

Weekend Orgy (Black Knight Classics of the Homosexual Underground), Published by Guild Press, 1969, Paperback, 7x4 Inches ---- Near Fine, Excellent Vintage Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no fading, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no crease marks, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Very light to faint signs of surface wear from age, use, storage and handling. Free USA Shipping ---- Notable gay writers of the 1950s and 1960s who explored male homosexuality in their work included James Baldwin, John Rechy and Allen Ginsberg. Another 20th-century writer, Gore Vidal, had a lifelong male partner but preferred not to categorize himself as gay. Gay pulps are part of the expansion of cheap paperback books that began in the 1930s and "reached its full force in the early 1950s." Mainstream publishers packaged the cheap paperbacks to be sold in train and bus stations, dimestores, drugstores, grocery… Read More

La Campagne de 1815, Ou Relation des Operations Militaires Qui Ont Eu Lieu en France et en Belgique Pendant les Cent Jours, Ecrite a Ste Helene Par Le General Gourgaud, A Londres 1818 First Edition, French Text ---- The Campaign of 1815, Or Relationship of Military Operations Which Took Place in France and Belgium During the Hundred Days, Written in Ste Helene By General Gourgaud, Decorated with a Map of the Main Theater of the War ---- Good Antiquarian Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, previous ownership writings on the front paste-down, otherwise unmarked internal pages, crisp inner pages despite minor fading, no stains, a single page (pg 99) found with a corner page tear, no edge chipping. Some light visible surface and edge wear to the outer boards and spine, small edge tear to the map with an archival tape repair, nearly invisible. Please review pictures for greater details. Free USA Shipping >>>> Gaspard, Baron Gourgaud (14 September 1783 – 25 July 1852), also… Read More

The Day Boy and the Night Girl By George MacDonald, Illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian, Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1988 First Edition 1st Printing, Hardcover, Dust Jacket in Protective Mylar Sleeve ---- Fine Like New Condition. The book and dust jacket are clean, covers attached, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no stains, no fading, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no crease marks, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Very faint to indiscernible signs of dust jacket wear from use, storage and handling. Free USA Shipping ---- George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons. MacDonald's first realistic novel David Elginbrod was… Read More

The First Job (Black Knight Classics of the Homosexual Underground), Published by Guild Press, 1969, Paperback, 7x4 Inches ---- Near Fine, Excellent Vintage Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no fading, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no crease marks, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Very light to faint signs of surface wear from age, use, storage and handling. Free USA Shipping ---- Notable gay writers of the 1950s and 1960s who explored male homosexuality in their work included James Baldwin, John Rechy and Allen Ginsberg. Another 20th-century writer, Gore Vidal, had a lifelong male partner but preferred not to categorize himself as gay. Gay pulps are part of the expansion of cheap paperback books that began in the 1930s and "reached its full force in the early 1950s." Mainstream publishers packaged the cheap paperbacks to be sold in train and bus stations, dimestores, drugstores, grocery… Read More

Under The Bridge (Black Knight Classics of the Homosexual Underground), Published by Guild Press, 1969, Paperback, 7x4 Inches ---- Near Fine, Excellent Vintage Condition. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, crisp inner pages, unmarked, no writing, no highlighting, no fading, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no crease marks, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Very light to faint signs of surface wear from age, use, storage and handling. Free USA Shipping ---- Notable gay writers of the 1950s and 1960s who explored male homosexuality in their work included James Baldwin, John Rechy and Allen Ginsberg. Another 20th-century writer, Gore Vidal, had a lifelong male partner but preferred not to categorize himself as gay. Gay pulps are part of the expansion of cheap paperback books that began in the 1930s and "reached its full force in the early 1950s." Mainstream publishers packaged the cheap paperbacks to be sold in train and bus stations, dimestores, drugstores, grocery… Read More

The House Flags of the Merchants of New York 1800-1860, Authored and Privately Printed By Frank Gray Griswold (Plimpton Press), SIGNED with Dedication by the Author, 1926 First Edition Hardcover ---- Very Good Antique Condition. Gold gilt top edge. The book is clean, covers attached, secure binding, unmarked, no writing, crisp inner pages, no stains, no ripped pages, no edge chipping, no corner folds, no creased pages, no remainder marks, not ex-library. Some very light surface and edge wear from age, use, storage and handling. Free USA Shipping ---- Frank Gray Griswold (December 21, 1854 – March 30, 1937) was an American financier and writer who was a prominent member of New York society during the Gilded Age. Griswold was born on December 21, 1854, at the family home, 91 Fifth Avenue in New York City. He was the son of George Griswold Jr. (1820–1884) and Lydia (née Alley) Griswold (1826–1908). His paternal grandparents were George Griswold and Maria Matilda (née Cumming) Griswold. The… Read More