Berkeley: Eshleman Hall; University of California, 1972. First Edition. Staplebound. Written and published by a collection of feminists from UC Berkeley, this magazine includes articles, poems, graphics, and more. Humorous, serious, sad, and celebatory, this magazine shares the work of over 50 women working together with a common theme of..... More
Nashua, NH: 1851. Third Edition. Hardcover. 128 pages. A miniature book, original copyright 1848 and published then in Lowell by Dayton. An address to young women by Anna Ferguson (1778-1853) of Orange County, NY, with homilies and parables, advice on conduct for women entering society. Perfect for lounging by the..... More
New York: BALLANTINE BOOKS, 1968. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. 1919 pages. 21.5 x 14.5 cm. Eighteen space explorers had died or disappeared on Nacre, a planet dominated by mushrooms, spore-clouds, a dim sun, and strange one-eyed creatures called mantas. Next, a trio of scientists make their way to this strange..... More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1980. First American Edition. Hardcover. 244 pages. 21 x 15 cm. With an introduction by James Beard. Together in one volume, three early classics of cookery from England's most famous food writer, who inspired and influenced a whole generation of cooks - Elizabeth David. As..... More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1980. First American Edition. Hardcover. 244 pages. 21 x 15 cm. With an introduction by James Beard. Together in one volume, three early classics of cookery from England's most famous food writer, who inspired and influenced a whole generation of cooks - Elizabeth David. As..... More
Fairport, NY: H.A. & J. De Land & Co., 1880. 10 pages, 23.5 cm x 19 cm. Wonder-eyes and Whatfor Part II by Eleanor W. Talbot is a children’s book produced by H.A. & L.J. DeLand & Co. the manufacturers of DeLand’s Chemical Baking Powder. The first page has a...... More
Pitspopany, 2004. Cards. Unpaginated. 8 pages each, 64 pages total. 16.5 x 30.5 cm, each book approximately 8.5 x 7 cm. Eight separate, full color board books for each of the holiday nights forms a puzzle to help young children learn all about Hanukkah, from the miracle of the oil..... More
San Francisco: North Point Press, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 212 Pages. 23.5 x 16 cm. A collection of Introductions, by our first lady of food writing, M.F.K. Fisher - to both her own books and books by other authors. Light spot on one page, otherwise crisp and clean. Owner's inscription..... More
New York: Exposition Press, 1963. First Edition. Hardcover. 63 pages. 21 x 14 cm. A volume of poetry based on the verse story of John Glenn's historic flight. Other poems find their background in historic southern Maryland and West Virginia. Clean, crisp copy. Board shows water stain to bottom of..... More
Greenwillow Books, 2001. Paul O. Zelinsky. First Edition. Hardcover. 39 pages. 31.5 x 24 cm. Awful Ogre starts the day greeting his plethora of pests and goes on to scare villagers, dance in storms, tend to his poisonous garden, and more in an ogre's idea of a perfect day. Written..... More
Paris: Pellet, 1930. Wraps. 283 pages. 24 x 20 cm. Limited edition #157 of 250 copies. Frontispiece by Edouard Vuillard, 24 lithographs by Toulouse-Lautrec. This book, both a food memoir as well as a homage to the pleasures of life - refers to fellow gastronomic voyagers who came of age..... More
Palo Alto, CA: United States of America Copy Factory, 2020. Paperback. 25 pages. 22 x 14 cm. A collection from a poet who used the walk from her home to the local bakery to stay sane during the thick of Covid as well as enjoy delicious treats. These poems are..... More
United States of America: 1950. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Unpaginated. 16 x 14.5. Mr. Mushroom lives under a… (What do you think?) Mushroom, of course! In this story we meet Mr. Mushroom and Miss Mite, whom Mr. Mushroom thinks is quite pretty. They decide to get married and throw..... More
Philadelphia: J. J. Woodward, 1829. Hardcover. 546 pages. 22.5 x 14 cm. If one wants to live off the grid, this is the book for you. This book literally has EVERYTHING under one cover, including, How to make any type of paint, paper hanging, dying, brewing, distillation, engraving, wines, cookery..... More
New York: The Macmillan Company, 1937. First Edition. Cloth binding. Unpaginated. 21.5 x 16.5 cm. Lena is a dachsund that belongs to a couple of children. The children are sad that Lena cannot accompany them on various adventures, but Lena is more than happy to go to the park with..... More
New York: Walker and Company, 1997. Hardcover. 63 pages. 17.5 x 13.5 cm. Cod spans a thousand years and four continents. It tells of the extraordinary Basques, who first commercialized cod in medieval times; of Bartholomew Gosnold, who named Cape Cod in 1602; and of Clarence Birdseye, who founded an..... More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1944. Henry C. Pitz. First Edition. Hardcover. 118 pages. 23.5 x 16 cm. A series of short stories about a young girl who enjoys making shoo-fly with her mother, going to the market, and talking to her pop. There are detailed illustrations, including some in..... More
Washington DC: Adventure Press, 2000. Hardcover. 243 pages. Forward byb Reeve Lindbergh. Tour the world with women who defied Victorian(and later) convention to venture alone among the headhunters of Borneo or to see first hand the hidden corners of Africa, India, and Japan. Witness world record-breaking moments by such latter-day..... More
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SILVER BURDETT COMPANY, 1938. Sewn binding. 16 pages. 18.5 x 13.5 cm. Educational pamphlet - part of the "In City and Country" series. Text describes how peanuts and popcorn are grown. Covers lightly soiled. More
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London: Orchard Books, 1996. Hardcover. Unpaginated. 12 pages. 11 x 7 cm. Castella Caterpillar prepares herself a leafy lunch, takes a nap, and wakes up to a surprise in this tiny tale. Fitted inside of a match box, the pop-ups of Castella are the same size as a real caterpillar..... More
Paris: Éditions H. Jonquières, 1931. Wraps. Unpaginated. 17 x 18 cm. 24 captivating black and white photographs printed on varnished paper. This early photo based children's book by Emmanuel Sougez kindles the inner creative force innate in a child's imagination. The simplicity of the photos together with the uncomplicated text..... More
New York: Harcourt, 2006. Hardcover. 79 pages. Illustrated by Mary Shepard. "Left for a week without parents or cook, the Banks children pitch in and learn to prepare their meals with Mary Poppins' help. Includes daily menus and recipes." Color illustrations throughout. Pristine copy. More
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New York: Underwood Typewriter Company, Inc., 1915. Staplebound. 25 pages. 20.5 x 13.5 cm." In which also is included 'As It Was in the Beginning', Annual Business Show in New York, October 25th, 1915." History of the Underwood typewriter and description of the contest along with a photo of the..... More
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Doring Kindersly, 1996. Hardcover. Unpaginated. 11 pages. 22 x 21.5 cm. This basic Chinese introduction to opposites features pull tabs, cut-outs, spinning parts, and other interactive paper mechanics. Well designed with clean movements, this book clearly illustrates concepts while staying engaging and entertaining. More
New York: ECCO PRESS, 2000. First American Edition. Hardcover. 364 pages. 24.5 x 16 cm. A thoroughly enjoyable read of a remarkable woman. Artemis Cooper takes us through both World Wars, all of Europe, the Mediterranean, India - all while keeping a keen eye on the makings of one of..... More