Hardcover. Collection of five children's books in handsome decorative bindings. These books are from a Boston-area estate and date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Books are heavily worn; vary in condition from Fair to Good (some may have broken hinges or other condition issues); and are..... More
Paris: 1953. Hardcover. French language contributed work offers an interesting picture of the French protectorates Tunisia and Morocco on the eve of independence. Octavo, 224 pp. Custom leather binding. Pages are a little yellowed. All said, a beautiful book. More
Paris: E.Plon, Nourrit et cie. 1897. Leatherbound. Handsome leatherbound copy of 1888 account of trip to Tunisia. Illustrated throughout with black & white plates. Octavo, 3 preliminary leaves, [vi]-vii, 258 pp. Rebound in handsome maroon leather binding. Pages are lightly age-toned. Name printed on half-title page... More
Ipswich: Pawsey & Havyes / London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 1893. Leather. No copies in OCLC as of this writing. 19 cm x 12.5 cm. 207 pp. Rebound in decorative black leather with title gilt-stamped on spine. Previous owners' names printed on original front flyleaf. Single dog-eared corner returned to..... More
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2003. Hardcover. Peter Lynch is best known for his successful tenure as portfolio manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund. This handsomely bound Easton Press edition provides insights into Lynch's investment philosophy and strategies. It offers advice on how to pick and manage stocks, with a...... More
Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press. Hardcover. Octavo, 335 pp. Brown leather binding accented in 22 kt gold. Gilt edges and silk moire endpapers. Books come from private collection. Leather binding shows minor wear. Gilt shows very minor scruffs along fore-edge of book blocks. No bookplate. More
