Books & Manuscripts 2019-03-28 Auction - 522 Price Results - Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC in WA
Orlando by Virginia Woolf 1928 SignedGenius And The Mobocracy Frank Lloyd Wright SignedThe Donkey Inside by Ludwig Bemelmans 1941 Signed
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Davenport, WA, United States
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A wide and diverse offering of books mainly originating from the collection of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books, Seattle, Wa. Includes manuscripts and documents dating as far back as the 17th century on a variety of topics. Topics of books include Exploration, Law, Art, History, trades such as construction, carpentry, masonry and more. First editions, signed editions and more. Highlights include a Virginia Woolf signed preview edition of Orlando, law books, collection of antique books written by female authors and much, much more.
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Words and Places by Isaac Taylor 1875: Words and Places: Etymological Illustrations of History, Ethnology and Geography by Isaac Taylor. 1875. Leatherbound 5th edition. 375 pp with maps. Gilt title and design. Marbled page surround and
0001: Words and Places by Isaac Taylor 1875Est. US$40-US$60
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Before Photocopying by Rhodes and Streeter: Before Photocopying by Barbara Rhodes and William Wells Streeter. The Art and History of Mechanical Copying 1780 - 1938. Over 1,200 illustrations. Half title vellum mirror image sheet. Limited to
0002: Before Photocopying by Rhodes and StreeterEst. US$150-US$250
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(7) Archives Dedicated to Early Manuscript Copies: Seven archives dedicated to early manuscript copies. Including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Timothy Pickering and Aaron Burr. A 10 pp. folio manuscript partly in the hand of William Temple
0002A: (7) Archives Dedicated to Early Manuscript CopiesEst. US$400-US$600
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Thomas Jefferson and His Copying Machine 1984: Thomas Jefferson and His Copying Machine by Silvio A. Bedini. 1984, with dust jacket. University Press of Virginia. 239 pp. Owner notes back inside over. Measures 9.25 in. x 6.25 in. x 1 in.
0002B: Thomas Jefferson and His Copying Machine 1984Est. US$40-US$60
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Fore-Edge Painting: Shakspeare 1823: Fore-edge painting: The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare. 1823. Printed by C. Whittingham, Cheswick. 666 pp. Detailed gilt stamped design and lettering. Gilt surround with fore-edge painting.
0003: Fore-Edge Painting: Shakspeare 1823Est. US$200-US$400
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The Art of Limmng, Thomas Purfoot 1605: A Proper Treatise, wherein is briefly set forth the Art of Limming. Printed by Thomas Purfoot, London. 1605. 20 pp. plus table. Owner bookplate inside front cover. Owner markings inside back cover.
0004: The Art of Limmng, Thomas Purfoot 1605Est. US$150-US$250
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Book of Hours; 4 pp. (2 leaves) 1506: Book of Hours printed for Guillaume Dufay, Paris. 1506. Two leaves have been string bound and appear professionally taped at center. Tape repair center edge. Gilt design and coloring. Text black with
0005: Book of Hours; 4 pp. (2 leaves) 1506Est. US$250-US$350
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Johannis Scapulae Lexicon 1665: Johannis Scapulae Lexicon Graeco-Latinum (Greek - Latin). Quo, ex Primitivorum et Simplicium. Basileae, Sumptibus, Emanuelis Linig and Filiorum. Typis Jacovi Bertschi. 1665. Leather with vellum
0006: Johannis Scapulae Lexicon 1665Est. US$300-US$500
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Horning Into Africa by W. S. Van Dyke 1931 Signed: Horning Into Africa by W. S. Van Dyke. 1931, first printing. Inscribed and signed. Also includes owner notes, news clippings and an uncashed check from owner to Van Dyke returned with "funny" written
0007: Horning Into Africa by W. S. Van Dyke 1931 SignedEst. US$200-US$300
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I Fiori Geometrici. Guido Grandi 1729: I Fiori Geometrici del Padre Abbate D. Guido Grandi. 1729, First Italian Edition. Rare. Lucca: Francesco Marscandoli e Pozzotorelli. 6 pp. plus 112 pp. including half title with 3 folding plates of
0008: I Fiori Geometrici. Guido Grandi 1729Est. US$600-US$800
19 Stories by Graham Greene Signed Book: 19 Stories by Graham Greene signed hardcover with dust jacket. Signed in pen on page opposite inside front cover. Covers and interior pages are VG-EX/EX condition, dust jacket good to very good
0008A: 19 Stories by Graham Greene Signed BookEst. US$1,000-US$1,400Lot Passed
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Fred Machetanz (2) Alaskan Books Signed: Group of two The Alaskan Paintings of Fred Machetanz. Introduction by Russ Riemann. 1977, first U. S. edition. Inscribed and signed by Fred Marchetanz on both. Peacock Press/Bantam Book. One is
0009: Fred Machetanz (2) Alaskan Books SignedEst. US$80-US$100
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Parleyings; Robert Browning 1887: Parleyings with Certain People of Importance in Their Day by Robert Browning. Original printed wrappers (rare). 1887. Smith, Elder and Co., London. (4 ff), 268 pp., (2 advertisement ff.). Measures 6
0010: Parleyings; Robert Browning 1887Est. US$80-US$120
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Les Contenances de la Table, Tomasik 2006: Les Contenances de la Table. Edited and translated by Timothy Tomasik. 2006 facsimile. Original half morocco, marbled paper boards. Five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Limited to 80
0011: Les Contenances de la Table, Tomasik 2006Est. US$300-US$400
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The Spirits Touchstone, 1657: The Spirits Touchstone. or, The Teachings of Christs Spirit on the hearts of Believers. 1657 (rare). Simon Miller, London. 351 pp. in English; 3-6 pp. in Latin at beginning and end of book. Cover is
0012: The Spirits Touchstone, 1657Est. US$100-US$160
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Madame La Comtesse Du Barri (5 V) 1829: Memoires de Madame La Comtesse Du Barri: 5 Volumes. 1829. Aug. Wahlen, Lib. - Imp. De La Cour, Bruxelles. (French) Volume 1) Deuxieme Edition, Tome Premier. 282 pp. Volume 2) Deuxieme Edition. Tome
0013: Madame La Comtesse Du Barri (5 V) 1829Est. US$100-US$200
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Collected Works of William Morris 1910-1915 Ltd.: Collected Works of William Morris Limited Edition 1910-1915. (Incomplete). Limited to 1000 copies. 1910 - 1915. Longmans Green and Company. The Arden Press. Includes: 1) Limited Edition # 104.
0014: Collected Works of William Morris 1910-1915 Ltd.Est. US$600-US$1,000
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The Life of William Morris (2 V) 1899: The Life of William Morris by J. W. Mackail. 2 Volume Set. 1899. Longmans, Green and Co., London, New York and Bombay. October 1899 printing. Volume I, 375 pp., 12 plates. Volume II, 364 pp., 10
0014A: The Life of William Morris (2 V) 1899Est. US$40-US$60
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El Camancho (2) Teepee Tales with Manuscripts: El Camancho; Group of two Teepee Tales with original assorted manuscripts of publications. Large grouping. 1927 Editions. 208 pp. illustrated. Paste down color illustration on cover. Illustrated by
0015: El Camancho (2) Teepee Tales with ManuscriptsEst. US$200-US$400
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El Comancho Sign Talk 1920: El Camancho Sign Talk. Typed file copy of publications with typed correspondence. 1920. Measures 11 in. x 8.5 in. x 1 in. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books, Seattle, WA. We
0015A: El Comancho Sign Talk 1920Est. US$40-US$80
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Eighteenth Century (4) French and Latin Books: Group of four 18th Century books. Incomplete sets. Includes: 1) Del Decamerone di Messer Giovanni Boccacci. Cittadino Fiorentino. Volume Secondo. 1718, Amsterdam. (Latin) 343 pp. Measures 7.25 in. x
0016: Eighteenth Century (4) French and Latin BooksEst. US$200-US$400
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Sagradas Rubricas del Misal Romano 1798: Sagradas Rubricas del Misal Romano y Practica General de Celebrar el Tremendo Sacrificio. Gregorio Galindo. 1798. (Spanish) 461 pp. plus index , errata and 4 plates. Vellum cover and spine, bound
0017: Sagradas Rubricas del Misal Romano 1798Est. US$100-US$200
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L. A. Florus Cum Notis Integris 1674: L. A. Florus Cum Notis Integris CL. Salmasli Et Variorum by Lucius Ampelius. 1674. Public rectore frontispiece before title page dated 1750. Vellum cover and spine with gilt decoration. 588 pp. plus
0018: L. A. Florus Cum Notis Integris 1674Est. US$100-US$200