White Joseph Signed (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Blackand White, Color Photos (illustrator). First Edition. binding is tight, inscription from author? 124 pages S1 8. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Signed first edition of Black Man Emerging by Joseph L. White, with an inscription to California State Senator Tom Hayden, a member of the "Chicago Seven". (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xii, [2], 336pp. Maroon hardcover, title in gilt on tan cloth spine. Stated "First printing, 1998" on copyright page, no additional printings listed. Solid text block, fine condition. In the publisher's dust jacket, $26.95 retail price on front flap, fine condition. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To Senator Tom Hayden / To a man who has spent a life time guided by the ancient command of Isaiah, 'To undue their heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free.' America owes you a great deal. I want you to know that we in the ethnic communities in Calif and around the country cherish you. You know how to fight the good fight, stay the course keep the faith + land on your feet. Joe White 12/9/99." The recipient of this copy, Tom Hayden (1939-2016), was an anti-war and pro-civil rights activist. Hayden led protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention and stood trial during the "Chicago Seven" case. He was elected to the California State Assembly from 1982-1992, and then the California Senate from 1992-2000. Signed.

Part I only. (Part 2: Abdollatif's Account of the Antiquities of Egypt, written in Arabic A.D. 1203 was never published, see: Library Hub Discover). FIRST EDITION 1801, ONCE IN THE LIBRARY OF COL. SAMUEL BARRETTE MILES, PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, Professor of Arabic in the University of Oxford. Text in English with quotations and examples in Arabic, Greek and Latin, 4to, approximately 315 x 235 mm, 12½ x 9¼ inches, 7 engraved plates including 1 folding map of Alexandria, pages: xiii, 127, pages 126-127 misnumbered 226-227, bound in half calf over marbled sides, gilt dividing lines, rebacked to match with gilt decoration and lettering. Corners worn, board showing slightly at tips, marbled paper darkened along edges, a few small pieces of marbled paper missing, bookseller's tiny label, reference library bookplate presented by Mrs Miles in memory of her husband Col. Samuel Barrette Miles in 1920, author of "THE COUNTRIES AND TRIBES OF THE PERSIAN GULF" and neat ink library numbers on front pastedown, small unobtrusive blind library stamp to title page, 3 text pages and to each plate, slight faint foxing to margins of plates, pages next to plates faintly browned, very slight faint foxing to 3 images, contents otherwise bright and clean, binding tight and firm. A very good copy. Joseph White (1745-1814), orientalist and theologian has inscribed the title page at the top: 'J. Newell from the Author'. For his researches he consulted 18th century accounts of French and English travellers and examined ancient sources in Arabic, Greek and Latin. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE. FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.

Etching. Condition: Fine. White House Etching by Joseph Conover Claghorn, signed by President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover, dated 12-25-31. (illustrator). Presentation Copy. Signed in pencil by the artist and titled "From the South Portico of the White House." This work shows the "The Washington Monument" in Washington, D.C. Cream white matte, museum glass, frame measures 9.5" x 13". Signed and dated along the lower corner by President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Hoover. The 1931 holiday gift from President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover to members of the White House staff were etchings by Joseph C. Claghorn. The three variants of etchings include: The Washington Monument, the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, and Mount Vernon. All were framed and matted before distribution to the staff. All were signed by the artist, President Hoover, and Mrs. Hoover. Signed.