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Leighton, Clare The Wood That Came Back
$1,750.00
London: Ivor Nicholson & Watson, Ltd, 1934. First edition. This would be a “special” edition as most copies were bound in printed paper-covered boards. Oblong quarto. Unpaged (32p). Every page illustrated by Clare Leighton and highlighted in pink or aqua, the text in script. Bound in flexible maroon leather with gilt cover title, t.e.g., repeating pattern endpapers in pink. Slight wear, near fine.
Inscribed by Leighton “To my dear ‘Little Mother’ at Christmas 1934 with much love from her daughter Clare.”
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Scarce 1944 Indian Edition Honoring Gandhi’s 75th
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi [Mahatma]; Edited by D.G. Tendulkar; M. Chalapathi Rau; et al. A Word for the Readers by Mohandas Gandhi; Introduction by Jawaharlal Nehru Gandhiji: His Life and Work Published on His 75th Birthday, October 2, 1944
$1,250.00Bombay: Keshav Bhikaji Dhawale, 1944. Hardcover. 4to., 405 pp. Original publisher’s light brown coarse khaki cloth with dark brown leather spine, gilt lettering, patterned endpapers, illustrated with black and white photographs and tipped-in color plates, frontispiece. First unabridged edition of this tribute to Gandhi, with introductions by Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru and a biographical essay by Albert Einstein. Published in 1944 to both commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s 75th birthday and support the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Fund. Contains essays by various contemporaries examining Gandh’s political career, social reform efforts, and influence on Indian society as well as a curated selection of Gandhi’s own writings, including speeches and letters. Although Gandhi generally declined to participate in birthday commemorations, he wrote a preface for this volume, citing its charitable purpose. As a mid-career publication released during Gandhi’s lifetime, the book reflects the contemporary reception of his work and offers early interpretations of his role in the Indian independence movement. Published in India in 1944 to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s seventy-fifth birthday, Gandhiji: His Life and Work stands as one of the earliest comprehensive tributes to the spiritual and political leader of India’s independence movement. Issued before independence and while Gandhi was still alive, this commemorative volume documents his philosophy of non-violence, his leadership during the freedom struggle, and the global recognition of his influence. Copies of this edition are scarce, particularly in well-preserved condition, as many were printed under wartime paper constraints. A significant historical document from the final years of British India—offering both biographical insight and period authenticity. Very Good, intact with some age toning, soiling, handling and wear. Institutional ownership stamp on title page. Item #726202511
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A remarkable collection of 100 Catalonian songs
Aureli Capmany Cançoner Popular [Serie 1-3] [SIGNED]
$334.28 *
* estimated currency conversionBarcelona; La Renaixensa, 1913. The original three series of popular Catalonian songs, 100 in total, published between 1901 and 1913 and bound as a single volume. Signed and dedicated by Capmany to half title, in 1953, one year before his death. A remarkable collection, each song illustrated, many by leading artists, with accompanying lyrics, score and notes on the work. In VG order throughout. Stock quality and paper sizes vary, but bar occasional spotting and toning to page edges, all is clean and bright. Binding is quarter white leather, a little marked, with four raised bands with gilt titling and decoration. Front board is paper-covered with cover from third series, this fact discreetly covered by paper patch. A little marked, moreso to rear. A unique copy of an important item. 8vo. Unpaginated
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CALDECOTT AWARD WINNING BOOK
Goble, Paul (1933-2017) THE GIRL WHO LOVED WILD HORSES.
$600.00Scarsdale NY: Bradbury Press, (1978) First printing in first issue dust jacket. A beautiful and unique copy of this Caldecott winning book by this author and artist, who was known for his children’s books which chronicled the stories of Great Plains groups, including the Lakota, Cheyenne, Blackfoot and Crow peoples. Although born and raised in England, Goble commented that “From early childhood, I always wanted to know more, and to see the country and wildlife with which the lives and beliefs of Native Americans were so closely interwoven.” After several summers spent in the US, in 1977 Goble came to live in the Black Hills of South Dakota and spent the rest of his life there. Shortly after moving to the United States, this book won the Caldecott Medal in 1979 as the year’s best-illustrated book for children. In 1991, the American Indian LIbrary Association recommended all of his books, commenting that he “flawlessly captures the flavor of Indian humor and the easy blend of cultures so common in contemporary Indian America, and so lacking in the works of other authors.” This copy is INSCRIBED on the dedication page by one of the two dedicatees – “for Bonnie, who loves horses.” (The other dedicatee was Janet, who later became his wife – and Bonnie’s name was removed from later printings of this title) Very near fine in tan cloth with a small line drawing on the front cover in a dust jacket with just very minor edgewear, no award sticker.
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Clare Newberry Herbert the Lion
$325.00Under The Covers Antique And Vintage Books
Brewer, Warren & Putnam, Inc., 1931. Hardcover. Oblong small 4to. Very good. Newberry’s first book. Wear to exterior includes browning, light soiling, and minor bumping to spine ends and corners. Boards exposed at corners. Gift inscription to front free end paper. Minor fading to edges of end papers. Light sporadic foxing. Minor browning to margins. Lovely color illustrations throughout. More photos available.
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