New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2006. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 inches; 209 x 155 mm), xi, [3], 286, [4] pages, blue and red boards, gilt titles to spine, in an illustrated, unclipped dust jacket. Another in Peter Mayle's acclaimed series on Provence, this one in..... More
New York: International Publishers, [1939]. 12mo (7 1/4 x 5 inches; 186 x 126 mm), 63, [1] pages, in stapled wrappers Stalin's report to the 18th Congress of the Soviet Communist Party delivered March 10, 1939. He discusses the economic situation in capitalist countries, Soviet achievements, strengthening the party, etc. This..... More
London: Michael Joseph Ltd., 1971. First U.K. Edition, First Printing. 8vo (8 x 5 1/4 inches; 203 x 135 mm), 153, [1] pages, in brown cloth, gilt titles to spine, in an illustrated dust jacket. Tom Wolfe in top form with these two essays on radical chic. This is the..... More
![Prospectus for] La Ville: Cent Gravures Sur Bois. Frans Masereel](/pictures/thumb/2161_1.jpeg?v=1576439965)
Belvès, France: Pierre Vorms, Éditeur, 1962. Single sheet folded at top to create a flap containing text on both sides of the flap. 10 1/8 x 7 1/4 inches (258 x 185 mm) when folded. A rare prospectus for the third edition of Frans Masereel's wordless novel, La Ville. The..... More
Chicago: Charles H. Kerr & Company, ca. 1905-1909. 24mo (5 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches; 145 x 89 mm), 32 pages, in stapled wrappers. A scarce contribution to the Christian Socialist movement of the early 20th century. "For the first time in the history of the world there is an intelligent..... More
n.p. [Chicago]: Workers Party of America, n.d. [1923]. First Edition. 8vo (8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches; 224 x 145 mm), 7, [1] pages in stapled illustrated wrappers. A recruiting pamphlet by C.E. Ruthenberg, executive secretary of the Workers Party of America, the above-ground organization of the Communist Party. Among other..... More
![An Elucidation by Gertrude Stein Printed in Transition April, 1927 [Cover Title]. Gertrude Stein](/pictures/thumb/2158.jpg?v=1576439963)
[Paris]: [Transition], [1927]. First Edition. Small 8vo (7 5/8 x 5 5/8 inches; 195 x 142 mm), 16 pages, in stapled wrappers. A special supplement to the April, 1927 issue of Transition to correct the botched text of Gertrude Stein's piece, "An Elucidation." Elliot Paul explains in an introduction that..... More
New York: The Living Theatre, 1951. First Edition. Small 4to (9 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches; 235 x 160 mm), 16 pages, in stapled printed wrappers. Program for Kenneth Rexroth's four short plays in verse on classical Greek themes. "Beyond the Mountains" opened at the Living Theatre on December 30..... More
![Juillard [Spring 1968]. Trevor Winkfield](/pictures/thumb/2156.jpg?v=1576439961)
Leeds, England: Trevor Winkfield, publisher, 1968. First Edition. Small 8vo (7 7/8 x 6 inches; 202 x 152 mm), [40] pages, in stapled pictorial wrappers, printed offset. The rare first issue of Trevor Winkfield's quirky poetry and art magazine, Juillard, which he launched from his hometown of Leeds, England. Contributors..... More
[San Mateo, California]: Drama Teachers Association of California, 1935. First Edition. Small 4to (9 1/8 x 6 1/4 inches; 234 x 157 mm), [50] pages, in illustrated stapled wrappers. Helpful hints for putting on amateur plays, especially at schools. Chapters deal with such areas as costumes, make-up, set design, playwriting, acting..... More
[London]: Arts Council of Great Britain, [ca. 1971]. 8vo (8 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches; 210 x 147 mm), 80 pages, in illustrated wrappers. Catalogue for an exhibition documenting Erwin Piscator's long career as a theatrical director. Includes essays by John Willett and Lutz Becker as well as translated passages..... More
London: Progress Publishing Co. Ltd. for Unity Theatre Society Ltd., n.d. [1945]. First Edition, First Printing. 12mo (7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches; 184 x 121 mm), 11, [1] pages, in pictorial stapled wrappers. A short history of the Unity Theatre, a left-wing theatre group founded in London in 1936..... More
New York: Totem Press, 1959. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo (8 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches; 220 x 145 mm), 8 pages, in illustrated stapled wrappers. INSCRIBED by Michael McClure on the title page to book editor William Targ: "This copy for Bill Targ / and / all / cause /..... More
New York: Veritas Foundation, 1960. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo (8 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches; 213 x 137 mm), 114 pages, in stapled yellow wrappers. A purported exposé of Harvard's Economics Department, "the breeding ground of much of the leftism at Harvard." According to this exposé, Harvard has "spawned..... More
New York: The Revisionist Press, 1973. 8vo (8 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches; 215 x 138 mm), 44 pages, in printed wrappers. Controversial "revisionist" historian Harry Elmer Barnes argues that American liberals had once supported neutrality, disarmament, and peace. But he maintains their "lust for power" led them to embrace..... More
Chicago: Tribune Company, 1952. 8vo (9 x 6 inches; 230 x 154 mm), 15, [1] pages, in stapled wrappers. An offprint featuring controversial "revisionist" historian Harry Elmer Barnes's review of a book on American foreign policy. The review was prepared for the Chicago Sunday Tribune Magazine of Books and is..... More
Munich: Verkehrsverein München E.V., 1937. 8vo (8 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches; 210 x 197 mm), 20 pages, in stapled wrappers. A rare Nazi-era listing of "curiosities" in Munich (and misspelling "accommodation" in the title). Extensive lists of museums, libraries, galleries, notable buildings, hotels, and rooms. There's also a helpful..... More
Chicago: Self-published, 1936. Small 8vo (7 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches; 192 x 125 mm), 33,[1] pages, in stapled wrappers. A defense of the Roosevelt administration by Chicago businessman William E. Clow Jr. He points to the administration's efforts to put people back to work and to a strengthening of..... More
La Habra, California: Self-published, 1948. Small 8vo (7 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches; 195 x 130 mm), 31, [1] pages, in stapled wrappers. A pacifist author criticizes churches for supporting war. "From the days of Constantine down to Hiroshima, a vast majority of all Christians have consented to war and..... More
Place of publication not identified: The Committee for Public Justice; The American Civil Liberties Union; The Center for National Security Studies, ca. 1977. 8vo (8 7/8 x 6 inches; 227 x 150 mm), 35, [1] pages in stapled wrappers. Legislation proposed by three civil-liberties organizations to prohibit political surveillance and..... More
n.p. [Democratic National Convention?], 1964. 12mo (7 1/8 x 5 1/4 inches; 184 x 133 mm), 23, [1] pages in stapled wrappers. A summary of the Democrats' platform for the 1964 election, in which President Lyndon Johnson trounced Senator Barry Goldwater. The Democrats also published a longer version of the platform..... More
![New Age Interpreter [Vol. IX, Number 6, September, 1948]. Theodore Heline](/pictures/thumb/2143.jpg?v=1576440437)
Los Angeles: New Age Press, Inc., 1948. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo (9 x 6 inches; 230 x 154 mm), 22, [2] pages in stapled wrappers. The lead article, "The Approaching Election," is sympathetic toward the Socialists but acknowledges that a Republican victory in 1948 is "almost certain." (Wrong). There are..... More
San Francisco: City Lights Books and Beach Books, 1968. First Edition, First Printing. 4to (11 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches; 300 x 165 mm), [40] pages in photo-illustrated stapled wrappers. SIGNED by Lawrence Ferlinghetti on the title page as "Lawrence Ferlinghetti (editor)." A compilation of black-and-white photographs and posters from the..... More
New York: New Directions Publishing Corp. 1963. 2nd Printing. Small 8vo (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 inches; 200 x 135 mm), ix, [1], 118 pages, in photo-illustrated wrappers. SIGNED by Lawrence Ferlinghetti on the half title. A collection of seven short plays. "Second Printing" noted on the lower wrapper with a...... More
San Francisco: City Lights Books, 2003. Seventh Printing. 16mo (6 1/4 x 4 7/8 inches; 159 x 123 mm), 107, [5] pages in red, white, and gray printed wrappers. SIGNED by Lawrence Ferlinghetti on the title page as "Ferlinghetti, editor." City Lights' Pocket Poets Series Number 40. A collection of..... More