Large trade paperback (9.5×8″), perfect bound. Text in English. 82 pages. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and numerous color drawings, with explanatory letterpress. Translated from the French by Alan McKay. Contains a list of abbreviations and a glossary. First edition. The second volume of two by the authors, providing a general overview of the Armee de l’Air from September,1939 until its dissolution in November 1942. Arranged alphabetically, the present volume examines the machines produced by manufactures from Dewoitine to Potez. No previous ownership marks. A very well preserved copy with sharp corners, no spine creasing and giving the appearance of not having been read. Covers and pages are clean, book is tight and unmarked. A fine copy.

Hardcover, small quarto size volume (10″x7″) bound in blue cloth boldly lettered in silver on spine, in publishers non price-clipped dust-jacket. 160 pages. Profusely illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, line drawings and 16 pages of color drawings. First edition, second printing. A short history in text and illustrations, of many of the aircraft employed by both side during the Great War. No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh and unmarked copy, pristine and like new. As new in an as new dust-jacket.

Hardcover, genuine blue leather binding with raised spine lettered in gold and gilt stamped cover design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer. Includes bound in silk ribbon marker, marbled end-papers and all edges gilt. 448 pages. Special limited edition, prepared from the first trade edition of 1925. First edition thus. Lewis’ actually won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1926 for Arrowsmith but declined it. His titular character, the science oriented physician Martin Arrowsmith, however, went to enjoy rousing public success in radio, film and television. No previous ownership marks. A clean, tight, fresh and unmarked copy. Several minor blemishes to gilt on page edges, else fine. A very nice quality leather bound copy. Very good+.

Hardcover, blue cloth lettered in gold on spine, in publisher’s pictorial dust-jacket. 223 pages. Selected Bibliography, Index. Illustrated with black and white photographs, Tables and Charts. First American edition. No previous ownership marks. Mild foxing to top and fore-edge of bulked sheets. Else a clean, tight, unmarked copy. Very good in a near very good dust-jacket.

Hardcover, genuine scarlet pigskin binding with raised spine lettered in gold and cover design and stamping by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer in 22kt gold. 333 pages. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. Includes an index and bibliography, the latter a list of publications from the physiological laboratory in Harvard University, on which the present account is based Special limited edition , first edition thus prepared from the second revised edition of 1939, courtesy of The Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine. Publisher’s unused original subscriber’s personalized book-plate laid-in loose, indicating that this is copy 921, printed for members of The Classics of Medicine Library. The author writes in a clear and accessible manner making his conclusions readily available to both the general public and students of the biological sciences. Focused primarily on physiology, Cannon explores the “relation of the autonomic system to the balance (or, as he terms it, home-ostasis) of physiological processes.” A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcover, large quarto size volume bound in light tan cloth, lettered in black, in publisher’s pictorial dust-jacket. 392 pages. Bibliography, Index. Profusely illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and numerous schematic drawings and others. First edition. A comprehensive compilation of pre World War I British aircraft and the manufactures that built them. More than 900 examples are presented by well known companies such as Avro, Sopwith, Shorts, and Bristol, although even lesser known designers are included such as Martin-Handasyde and Howard Wright. No previous ownership marks. A clean, tight, fresh and unmarked copy. Fine in a fine dust-jacket. A large and heavy book, Priority and International orders will require additional postage, charged at actual cost. Please inquire as to carry charges before ordering.

Hardcover, genuine gray leather binding with raised spine lettered and stamped in 22kt gold and cover design and stamping by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer in gold. 461 pages. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. This special edition is privately printed for members of The Classics of Medicine Library, a facsimile of the second American edition of 1774, courtesy of the Harvey Cushing /John Hay Whitney Medical Historical Library at Yale University. Publisher’s unused original subscriber’s personalized book-plate laid-in loose, indicating that this is copy 921. Buchan was an 18th-century Scottish physician whose primary goal was to make the medical arts more accessible to the common person. His work’s popularity is evidenced by the fact that over 80,000 copies and 19 editions were sold during Buchan’s lifetime and the book remained one of the most popular medical works in both Europe and North America up until the 20th-century. A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcover, large oblong quarto bound in red cloth lettered in silver, in publisher’s glossy pictorial dust-jacket. 352 pages. Index. Trilingual edition in English, German and French. Illustrated with over 450 photographs from the Hulton Getty Picture Collection. First edition. A chronicle the first years of man-powered flight in photographs, from the end of the last century to the era of the great Zeppelins. No previous ownership marks. Slight chip to front dust-jacket flap on lower front inner edge from bump. Else a clean, fresh, tight and unmarked copy. Fine in a still near fine dust-jacket. A large, quite heavy book, no international shipping available. Priority domestic shipping will be charged postage at actual cost, please inquire before ordering.

Hardcover, genuine tan leather binding with raised spine lettered and stamped in 22kt gold and cover design and stamping by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer in gold. 451 pages. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. This special edition is privately printed for members of The Classics of Medicine Library, a facsimile of the first Dublin edition of 1773, courtesy of the Harvey Cushing /John Jay (sic) Whitney Medical Library at Yale University. “A classic text on medicinal substances and their properties, originally delivered as a series of lectures by the renowned Scottish physician William Cullen.” A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcover, folio size volume bound in white laminated pictorial boards, no dust-jacket as issued. 618 pages. Select Bibliography , Index. Illustrated with map end-papers, 189 sets of plans (both l/72nd and 1/144th scale, with several fold-out), a color section with 61 color schemes (each with informative and descriptive side notes), a pair of color prints, and three pages of color photos of surviving French aircraft. First edition. A “tour de force regarding the aircraft of the Aviation Militaire of World War One.” [from a review by Bill Rutherford]. No previous ownership marks. A clean, tight, fresh and unmarked copy. Conservatively rated at near fine. Media mail only.

Large hardcover square, gray boards in glossy non clipped publisher’s dust-jacket. 118 pages. Illustrated throughout with 90 color photographs by Ernie Sparks. Publishers large broadside new book announcement, folded once, laid-in loose. First edition. No previous ownership marks. A clean, tight, fresh and unmarked copy. Fine in a fine dust-jacket.

Hardcover, oblong quarto bound in red cloth and lettered in gold on spine, in publisher’s white pictorial non price-clipped dust-jacket. 112 pages. Illustrated with 48 drawings by Mike Machat, nearly 200 photographs, chiefly in color, and 30 maps. Second printing (same year as the first). No previous ownership marks. A clean, tight, fresh and unmarked copy. Dust-jacket is clean with no tears or chips. Fine in a near fine dust-jacket.

Hardcover, small folio sized volume [12″ tall] bound in blue denim colored cloth boldly lettered in gold, with large pictorial paste-down on upper cover. 197 pages. Illustrated with 133 black and white photographs. First, limited edition thus. One of a total edition of 6,250 copies, this being one of 5,000 of which 2,500 were bound as hardcover and 2,500 hundred as softcover. The entire text of the 1882 edition is here presented, augmented by many hitherto unpublished contemporary photographs. Dust-jacket shows mild age toning. Priority and International orders will require additional postage, calculated as close to actual coast as possible.

Hardcover, genuine maroon top-grain cowhide binding with raised spine lettered in gold and gilt stamped cover design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer in 22kt gold. 289 pages. 16mo. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. Special limited edition , first edition thus prepared from the first edition of 1683/4.. Publisher’s unused original subscriber’s personalized book-plate laid-in loose, indicating that this is copy 921, printed for members of The Classics of Medicine Library. Bolye, a contemporary and friend of Isaac Newton, was a Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, alchemist and inventor. His interests and work the span spectrum from theology to alchemy, albeit his most important contribution to science lay in his application of the scientific method. A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcover, genuine blue top-grain cowhide binding with raised spine lettered in gold and gilt stamped cover design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer in 22kt gold. 443 pages. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. Edited, with a memoir of the author, by Benjamin W. Richardson. Special limited edition , first edition thus prepared from the first English edition of 1858.. Publisher’s unused original subscriber’s personalized book-plate laid-in loose, indicating that this is copy 921, printed for members of The Classics of Medicine Library. Also included in a two page letter from the editor (folded), giving a brief synopsis of Snow’s life and work as it relates to the present title. Snow was a seminal figure in the fields of epidemiology and anesthesia. His work with chloroform and ether in the present title revolutionized modern surgical practices. No previous ownership marks. A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcover, genuine leather binding with raised spine lettered in gilt stamped 22kt gold and cover design and stamping by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer. 684 pages. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. Special limited edition , first edition thus prepared from the first edition of 1898, courtesy of the Yale Medical Historical Library.. Publisher’s unused original subscriber’s personalized book-plate laid-in loose, indicating that this is copy 921, printed for members of The Classics of Medicine Library. “A History of this Remarkable International Movement in the Interest of Humanity” . [half-title]. Further publisher’s blurb on title-page reads: “A vivid and authoritative Account of Relief from Suffering by War, Pestilence, Famine, Flood, Fires, and other National Calamities.” No previous ownership marks. A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcover, genuine deep blue leather binding with raised spine lettered in 22kt gold and gilt stamped cover design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer.. 490 pages. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. Introduction by Henry E. Sigerist. Illustrated. Special limited edition, first edition thus prepared from the first edition of 1943.. Dr. Rosen correlates the development of miners’ diseases through the ages with the advances in the basic medical sciences and with the varying social and economic conditions that have contributed to the rise of occupational diseases in the industry. No previous ownership marks. A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcover, genuine maroon leather binding with raised spine lettered in 22kt gold and gilt stamped cover design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer. 227 pages. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. Special limited edition , first edition thus prepared from the first edition of 1868, courtesy of the Yale Medical Library. Publisher supplied unused original subscriber’s personalized book-plate laid-in loose, indicating that this is copy 921, printed for members of The Classics of Medicine Library. “This volume constitutes an adequate memoir of J. Hughlings Jackson. It contains a number of short articles published in the Lancet at various intervals, an address to the Hunterian Society, a biography, and two essays concerning Dr. Jackson by Sir Jonathan Hutchinson and Dr. Mercier.” [abstract, JAMA Network]. A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcovers, two volumes in genuine reddish (Carnelian?) leather bindings with raised spines lettered in 22kt gold and gilt stamped cover design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer. 802 pages. Bibliography, Index. Translated from the Greek, with an introduction and commentary, by Margret Tallmadge May. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, specially commissioned marbled end-papers designed by Richard J. Wolfe and all edges gilt. Special limited edition , first edition thus prepared from the first edition of 1968, published by Cornell University Press. This collector’s edition of Galen’s work on anatomy and physiology makes available to both student and scholar one of the few English translations available. No previous ownership marks. A pristine, unread and like new copy. As new.

Hardcover, bound in genuine forest green top-grain cowhide with raised spine stamped in gold and cover stampings and design by Daniel B. Bianchi and Selma Ordewer in 22kt gold. 483 pages. All edges gilt. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker and specially commissioned marbled end-papers by Richard J. Wolfe. Special limited facsimile edition published for The Classics of Medicine Library, 1982, of the first English edition originally published in 1802, courtesy of the Yale Medical Library. Personalized publisher’s book-plate affixed to second blank front end-paper indicating this is copy 921. A quality limited edition facsimile of this early treatise on diseases by a fellow of the Royal Society and the Paris Royal Society of Medicine. No other previous ownership marks but for book-plate. A clean, fresh unmarked and like new copy. Fine.