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Published by Pearson Schools, 1983
ISBN 10: 0050034995ISBN 13: 9780050034996
Seller: MusicMagpie, Stockport, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. 1670462307. 8/8/2022 3:25:20 PM.
Published by New Directions / George Braziller / Granite Press
Seller: Brothertown Books, Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Here are three books, in paperback format, by three American Women Poets : H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), Grace Paley, and Cynthia Macdonald. Below are the details for each book ::: SERIES ; New Directions Paperbook (NDP658) / TITLE : H. D. Selected Poems / AUTHOR : Hilda Doolittle (1886 - 1961) Hilda Doolittle was an internationally famous leading Imagist poet. Born in America, but essentially an ex-pat by choice, she lived mainly in Europe, and worked closely with Ezra Pound and others in the Imagist Movement. Considered to be one of the most original poets of the 20th century. / EDITOR : Louis L. Martz / IMPRINT : New Directions Press / PLACE : New York / DATE : (1988) / EDITION : Fourth Printing (So stated) / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Contains an Introduction and a few notes; [xxvi] + 198 pages; 51/8' x 8"; photo-pictorial wraps, glued. On the front cover is the photograph of H. D. by Islay Lyons. CONDITION : NEAR FINE -- Bright and clean with negligible sings of handling. Tight binding with no creasing to spine. Interior has no marking or writing. ************************************************** TITLE : Leaning Forward / AUTHOR : Grace Paley (1922 - 2007) Short story author, poet, teach, feminist, pacifist anti-war activist, Paley was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and was short listed for The National Book Award. Long esteemed by critics and readers alike, her wok is well worth the read. / AFTERWORD : Jane Cooper (1924 - 2007) Jane Cooper was, herself, a poet, and the recipient of many awards. / IMPRINT : Granite Press / PLACE : Penobscot, Maine / DATE : (September 1985) / EDITION : Second Printing - Print run limited to 5,000 copies. / STATUS : OP / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Contains an Afterword; 98 pages, plus four pages containing a biographical sketch of Paley, and the publisher's statement of intent (Interesting to know that this book was the first venture into trade publishing by Granite Press. The venture was intended to create a publishing space for feminist and lesbian writers. / CONDITION : VERY GOOD -- Clean and presentable exterior with but modest signs of handling (a touch of edge nicking). tight binding with no creasing to spine. Interior free of marking, and has no writing. ************************************************** SERIES : Braziller Series of Poetry / TITLE : Amputations / AUTHOR : Cynthia Macdonald (1928 - 2015) She was an award-winning, poet, teacher, and psychoanalyst. for years she was involved with opera and concert singing. / INTRODUCTORY NOTE : Richard Howard (1929 - 2002)Was a teacher and a Pulitzer Prize Poet and winner of The National Book Award, among other significant achievements. / IMPRINT : George Braziller / PLACE : (1972) / EDITION : First Printing, Paperback Format (Issued simultaneously with the hardcover); xiv + 80 pages; 5 5/16" x 8 9/16"; decorated glossy wraps, glued. / STATUS : OP / CONDITION : VERY GOOD -- Clean and presentable with but mild signs of handling (small discoloration to front cover, modest surface rub). Binding is tight with no creasing to spine. Interior fhas no marking nor writing.
Seller: Douglas Stewart Fine Books, Armadale, VIC, Australia
Melbourne : Atlas Press [for J. & A. Tait?], [1912]. Octavo (225 x 145 mm), original printed wrappers (upper wrapper with ownership inscription), stapled; 15 pp; scattered light foxing, a good copy. Margaret Cooper was one of the most popular English singers and entertainers of the Edwardian era. Her repertoire included songs from both the music hall and light opera. Trove locates only two copies of this publication in Australian collections (NLA; University of Melbourne Library).
Published by Washington: Thomas H. Ford, . First edition., 1860
Seller: Natural History Books, Iowa City, IA, U.S.A.
Pp. 399; 42 full page lithographed plates (8 are hand-colored lithographs birds, all other plates are monochrome). There are 6 botany plates, 2 insect plates, 5 mammal plates, 8 bird plates (hand-colored) and 21 plates of fishes. Later reddish-brown cloth in simulated snake skin style, spine is lettered in gilt, lg 4to. This is the second volume (Book II) of volume XII of the Explorations and surveys were made under the direction of the Secretary of War, in 1853-1855. Book II includes two parts: Part II (Botany) and Part III (Zoology). The Botany section has three parts: no. 1 - Report upon the Botany of the route by J. G. Cooper; no. 2 - Catalogue of Plants collected east of the Rocky Mountains by Asa Gray; and no. 3 - Catalogue of Plants collected in Washington territory by J. G. Cooper. The Zoology section has seven parts: no. 1 - Report upon the Insects collected on the survey by J. LeConte; no. 2 - Report upon the Mammals collected on the survey by J. G. Cooper et al; no. 3 - Report upon the Birds collected on the survey by J. G. Cooper et al.; no. 4 - Report upon Reptiles collected on the survey by J. G. Cooper; no. 5 - Report upon the Fishes collected on the survey by G. Suckley, no. 6 - Report upon the Mollusca collected on the survey; and no. 7 - Report upon Crustacea collected on the survey by J. G. Cooper. This is the Senate issue of the 36rd Congress, 1st Session. No ownership marks and few signs of use. There is scattered foxing (usually marginal) to some of the plates and light tanning to a few others, the text is generally bright and clean though a few pages show scattered foxing, the cloth binding is bright and clean; a tight copy in very good condition.
Published by Thomas H. Ford, Printer, Washington, D. C., 1860
Seller: Crossroad Books, Eau Claire, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Hardcover; dark brown embossed cloth. This volume contains two parts (Parts II & III of Volume XII). Part II, "Botanical Report": There are six B&W plates. One of the seven called-for is missing, and they are all bound at the end of the section, rather than at the pages called for. Part III, "Zoological Report": All 47 plates called-for are present. Some of the plates are bound-in at pages other than called for. The eight bird plates are colorized; the others are B&W. The binding is worn and somewhat shaken, but intact. Spine gilt mostly faded. Endpapers and first and last couple pages foxed; else the foxing to the text is not too bad. The plates show foxing to varying degree; a variety of papers has been used for the plates - some more acidic than others. The colorized bird plates show some age-toning, but few foxed spots. Inquire for additional details, as needed. Other volumes from this series are also available. This is a large, heavy book; Priority and/or International may require shipping over and above standard costs. ; 26A; 11-3/4 x 9".
Published by Thomas H. Ford, Printer, Washington, D. C., 1860
Seller: Crossroad Books, Eau Claire, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Hardcover; leather spine and corner tips, over marbled paper. This volume contains two parts (Parts II & III of Volume XII). Part II, "Botanical Report": There are six B&W plates. One of the seven called for is missing, and they are all bound at the end of the section, rather than at the pages called for. Part III, "Zoological Report": A total of 47 plates; one plate in the mammal section is missing, and there is one additional plate (not called for) in the fishes section. Some of the plates are bound-in at pages other than called for. The eight bird plates are colorized; the others are B&W. The binding is worn, but intact. Spine gilt completely faded. A few tiny insect holes in the spine. Pages foxed. The plates show foxing to varying degree; a variety of papers has been used for the plates - some more acidic than others. The colorized bird plates show some age-toning, but few foxed spots. Inquire for additional details, as needed. Other volumes from this series are also available. This is a large, heavy book; Priority and/or International may require shipping over and above standard costs. ; 26A; 11-3/4 x 9".