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"Glimpses of America". A Pictorial and Descriptive History of Our Country's Scenic Marvels, delineated by Pen and Camera Buel, J.W.
Philadelphia Historical Publishing Co. 1894
Published in 1894, Glimpses of America is a huge collection of early photographs of America by some of this country's best 19th century photographers. "Who, in a Special Photograph Car and accompanied by a corps of accomplished artists, visited every part of the United States and Canada, to picture and describe all the wonderful scenery found therein." Breathtaking photos of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. 502 pp. Illustrated throughout from photographs. Oblong, 10¾x13¼, half morocco, spine gilt-lettered. Binder's ticket from A.F. Brosius in San Jose, California. Beautiful picture book, with hundreds of nature photographs. Vol. II in the series of Historical Fine Art. Corners just showing; mild spotting to endpapers; frontispiece creased; small tear to title page near spine. Near fine, much better than generally seen and in handsome binding. Really a large striking work rarely found in such nice condition. e-mail for more scans.
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342.85 USD
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Die Olympischen Spiele In Los Angeles 1932 Meisl, Dr. Willy; Cordura, W. A.; Richer, Walter
Berlin Reemtsma 1932
Reemtsma Cigarettenfabrik, 1932, 4to, p.144. Fully complete and richly illustrated with all 200 medium and large size, full color and black & white cards, photos depicting the 1932 Summer and Winter Olympic Games in Los Angeles and Lake Placid. Folding chromolithographed chart, original blue picture cloth with Olympic rings in gilt. It was published by Reemtsma (try to pronounce that) of Germany, a cigarette manufacturer known for its output of German cigarette cards. Originally, cards would be put in cigarette packs and were thus collected. Then Reemtsma had the idea of putting coupons in the packs which could then be exchanged for cards, thereby enabling collectors to collect mint copies that had not been mangled in the packs. Albums such as this one were very popular and collectors would gather the cards over time and paste them into the book in the appropriate place. You could also purchase them complete. Very good plus cloth, some light soiling. Interior near fine, pages fresh and all cards present which is rare. Overall very good to near fine. E-mail for pictures.
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788.52 USD
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Olympia 1936, Band I Die Olympischen WinterspieleVorschau Auf Berlin & Band II Die XL Olympischen Spiele In Berlin 1936 - Two Volumes
Berlin Reemtsma 1936
Hamburg-bahrenfeld Cigaetten-Bilderdienst and Altona-Bahrendfeld, 4to. Published by Reemtsma (try to pronounce that) of Germany, a cigarette manufacturer known for its output of German cigarette cards. Originally, cards would be put in cigarette packs and were thus collected. Then Reemtsma had the idea of putting coupons in the packs which could then be exchanged for cards, thereby enabling collectors to collect mint copies that had not been mangled in the packs. Albums such as this one were very popular and collectors would gather the cards over time and paste them into the book in the appropriate place. You could also purchase them complete. Vol. 1 complete with all 175 medium and large size, color and black & white cards, glossy photos of the 1936 Winter Olympics at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, also has sections on the history of the modern games and preparations for the Summer Games in Berlin, 127 pages. With a large fold out map of the Olympic venue sites in Berlin, hard covers with gold foil stamped Olympic Bell on front. Vol. 2 complete with all 200 medium and large size, black & white cards, glossy photos of the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, 168 pages, hard covers with a gold stamped Olympic Bell on the front. Volume 1 is very good+ near fine with small amount of glue on spine. Volume 2 is fine. It even has the quality inspector's slip laid in! Both are near perfect inside with no markings, writing or marks, pages fresh. Bindings are a slightly different blue since they are possibly two different editions. With many photos of Hitler and the Nazi party's influence on Germany. A grim foreshaddow of what was to come. An attractive set rarely found in such nice shape. Very collectible. E-mail for more pictures.
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1199.91 USD
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The King's Racehorses, one of 50 copies on Japanese vellum signed by the Author Spencer, Edward
London John Long 1902
folio. Fine photogravure plates, one hand-coloured, captioned guards, slight water-stain to upper margin throughout, original half vellum, t.e.g., others uncut, upper cover slightly sunned, occasional rubbing. "A history of the connection of his Majesty King Edward VII with the national sport." Small bithday inscription in ink. Wonderful large frontispiece of Edward II. 1 of only 50 copies made on Japanese velum signed and number by the author. Large heavy volume. E-mail for pictures.
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582.82 USD
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