New York: Exposition Press, 1959. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 5/8 X 8 1/4 Inches. 180 PP. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Original price of $4.00 intact on front flap. A rather sexist title that would never pass inspection today... A handy little glimpse at nearly every..... More
London: Merrell, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 8 1/2 X 11 Inches. 152 PP. Profusely illustrated study of artwork throughout history that depicts women reading. A rather scarce little study that includes Whistler, Grimm, Roussel, Van Gogh, Corcos, Rembrandt and of course Edward Hopper among many others. A few light bumps..... More
New York: Fowler & Wells Co., 1884. First American Edition. Cloth. 5 X 7 5/8 Inches. 400 PP + 12 PP ads. First American printing of this 19th century equal rights travelogue by Emily Faithfull. Among other topics, Faithfull writes in regards to women printers in the US, Mrs. Stanton..... More
Nashville, TN: David Lipscomb College, 1944. First Edition. Original wraps. 10 3/4 X 8 1/4 Inches. 16 PP. Scarce staple bound monthly bulletin from Lipscomb College. A rather typical advertising piece for the College that details several clubs, campus life and expenses. Covers and spine a bit grubby. Creasing and..... More
Washington DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1951. First Edition, First Printing. 5 3/8 X 7 7/8 Inches. 186 PP. Early 1950's guide for girls credited with spreading "gay panic" throughout American society. The author successfully renders the female as a full second-class citizen! Rather archaic teaching that female homosexuality..... More
New York: Hurd and Houghton, 1873. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 1/8 X 7 1/2 Inches. 351 PP. Original publisher cloth with gilt stamping to front cover and spine. PO name plate on inside front pastedown. A biograph of Alice and Phoebe Cary along with the later poems of..... More