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• CHEFS D'OEUVRE D'ART PARIS
  CHEFS D'OEUVRE D'ART PARIS EXHIBITION 1878 BOOKS,3 Large leather bound illustrated book "The Chefs-D'oeuvre of the Paris Universal Exhibition 1878, a very fine book with engravings of masterworks, Gebbie & Barrie publishers, together with two other later volumes. Each 16.75" H x 12.5" W. Losses.
• (2 VOL) BOOK: THE MASTERPIECES OF
  (2 VOL) BOOK: THE MASTERPIECES OF FRENCH ART, 1883(2 vol) Books: "The Masterpieces of French Art Illustrated," Louis Viardot, Gebbie & Co., Philadelphia, 1883, many black and white illustrations, leather binding with gilt lettering at spine, substantial foxing, wear to covers and spines, approx 15"h, 12"w, 1.5"d, 17.55lbs
• LIBRARY OF WIT AND HUMOR, 5
  LIBRARY OF WIT AND HUMOR, 5 VOLS., 1894 Library of Wit and Humor, 5 volumes, Gebbie and Company, Philadelphia, 1894. 9" H x 7" W.
• THE IMPERIAL LIMITED EDITION OF THE
  THE IMPERIAL LIMITED EDITION OF THE COMPLETE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS, 1ST EDITION, CA. 1898 9 ½" x 6 ¾" The Imperial limited edition of the complete works of Robert Burns (Self-Interpreting), copy 240/500, - 1st edition, circa 1898. Published by The Gebbie Publishing Co., Ltd. Philadelphia. Royal octavos, 12 volumes, bound in three quarters leather over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, engraved frontispiece with tissue guard to each volume, illustrated with sixty etchings and wood cuts, maps and facsimiles. Provenance: old private collection, Sewickley, PA, by descent in the family to the current owner.
• 2 SETS LEATHER BOOKS: BURNS &
  2 SETS LEATHER BOOKS: BURNS & CHESTERFIELD2 sets leather bound books: 12 volumes Complete Works of Robert Burns, Ayshire limited edition #8/50, Published by Gebbie Phila. 1896, few loose bindings; and 3 volumes Lord Chesterfields' Works published Dublin 1777 and 4 vols. Lord Chesterfield's Letters published by Stanhope in 1775.
• GEORGES-HENRI MANESSE (FRENCH,
  GEORGES-HENRI MANESSE (FRENCH, 1854-1940)Georges-Henri Manesse (French, 1854-1940), "The Announcement to the Shepherds", 1893, lithograph, "World Columbian Exposition Chicago Illinois 1893" blind stamp lower margin, after Fritz Von Uhde (German, 1848-1911), published by George Barrie, Philadelphia, sheet 17 in. x 11 3/4 in., unframed; accompanied by "The Madonna", c. 1880, engraving on heavy paper, engraved by F. Joseph Bal (Belgian, fl. 1820-1867), published by Gebbie & Barrie, Philadelphia, sheet 13 1/2 in. x 9 in., unframed. (2 pcs.) Provenance: Property of the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL, sold to benefit their Collections, Care and Acquisitions Fund. Condition: Overall good condition and overall fair condition
• NOEL JAMES DEGAETANO (AMERICAN,
  NOEL JAMES DEGAETANO (AMERICAN, 1943-2012)Noel James DeGaetano (American, 1943-2012), "A New View...", 1992, offset lithograph, pencil-signed and inscribed lower right, sheet 28 in. x 22 in.; After Edward Matthew Ward (British, 1816-1879), "Goldsmith on His Travels", 1872, lithograph, sheet 10 1/4 in. x 13 1/4 in.; group of 9 lithographs of miscellaneous European Scenes, one signed and dated in plate, one signed in plate, one pencil-signed lower margin, sheets 4 in. x 6 1/4 in. to 11 7/8 in. x 17 1/2 in.; Joseph Ives Pease (American, 1809-1883), "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year", 1851, hand-colored engraving, published by Godey's Lady's Book, 10 in. x 6 in.; American School, 19th/20th c., "Logging Mill", etching, illegibly pencil-signed lower margin, "Asten" blind stamp lower margin, 9 in. x 11 7/8 in.; antique print, "The Cottage Home", hand-colored engraving, 8 in. x 6 in.; together with John Baptist Chatelain (British, 1710-1771), "Boy Leading a Reluctant Horse to Water", engraving, after Dirk Stoop, 5 1/2 in. x 7 3/8 in.; Peter Moran (British/American, 1841-1914), "The Dying Lioness", 1877, etching, after Friedrich Wilhelm Wolff (German, 1816-1887), published by Gebbie & Barrie, Philadelphia, sheet 11 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in., all unframed. (16 pcs.). Condition: Overall fair condition.
• GROUP OF ANTIQUE BOOKSGroup of
  GROUP OF ANTIQUE BOOKSGroup of antique books, to include The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin, Harvard Classic, 1909; Critical and Historical Essays Contributed To The Edinburgh Review, published in London, 1852; Brehm Djurens Liv, published by Malmo, 1931; Waverley Novels, three volumes, published by Black, 1866; The Works of Washington Irving, volume 16, published by Putnam, 1861; En Bok Om Smaland, published in Stockholm, 1943; Nordisk Familjebok, volumes 2, 3, and 7, published by Malmo, 1953-1955; Kring Kunskapens Trad, published in Stockholm, 1946; The Methodist Magazine and Quarterly Review, volume 15, published in New York, 1833; Tennyson's Works, volumes 8 and 10, Edition De Luxe, published by Estes; Ruskin's Works, two volumes, St Marks Edition, published by Estes; The Library of Choice Literature, volume 5, published by Gebbie, 1881; En Konstig Blandning, by Engstrom, published in Stockholm, 1952; two copies of Mitt Liv Och Leverne, by Engstrom, published in Stockholm, Condition: Good condition overall, some expected wear, bumped corners, etc., Waverley with one loose cover, Irving covers very loose.
• GROUP OF VINTAGE FRENCH
  GROUP OF VINTAGE FRENCH BOOKSIncluding: Sixteen books of The Novels of Balzac by H. de Balzac, The Gebbie Publishing Co., 1900; and four volumes of The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon , Samuel Bagster and Sons, 1902, bound in red leather with a letter from Ursus Rare Books Ltd. describing the volumes. Condition All with wear consistent with age and use. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• BOOKS: ROOSEVELT, THEODORE, THE
  BOOKS: ROOSEVELT, THEODORE, THE COMPLETE WRITINGS OF:, PHILADELPHIA: GEBBIE AND COMPANY, 1902, 22 VOLUMES, 1/2 DARK BLUE MOROCCO AND MARBLED BOARDS, LIMITED TO 650 SETS, THIS SET IS NO. 7, WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND...BOOKS: Roosevelt, Theodore, The Complete Writings of:, Philadelphia: Gebbie and Company, 1902, 22 volumes, 1/2 dark blue morocco and marbled boards, limited to 650 sets, this set is No. 7, wear consistent with age and use, including rubbing of outer cover, sold as-is.
• "THE STAGE AND ITS STARS, PAST
  "THE STAGE AND ITS STARS, PAST AND PRESENT" 1880S "The Stage and Its Stars, Past and Present" Gebbie Brothers, Philadelphia: 1880s The prospectus for the later two volume set published 1887, and with promotions, and subscription information. 16.5" H x 11.75" W
• THREE LARGE ART HISTORY BOOKS,
  THREE LARGE ART HISTORY BOOKS, ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE To include: (Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie, 1875), J. Vernon Whitaker, ed., small folio (13 in.), three-quarter leather with gilt to spine and page edges; includes "One Hundred Fine Steel Engravings" (boards and endpapers detached, but present; internally toned and in very good condition); plus... Forbes-Robertson, John. The Great Paintings of Christendom Cimabue to Wilkie (Cassell & Company, Limited, n.d., circa 1880s), large quarto (12-3/4 in.), tan pictorial boards and page edges with gilt. (top board and spine loose; first ten signatures detached; leaves with light age toning and in very good condition);...World-Famous Paintings (New York: Wise & Co., Inc., 1939), Rockwell Kent, ed., featured works in color and tipped in. (Wear to boards, internally very good condition).
• THE SPRING OF LIFE AND THE LADY
  THE SPRING OF LIFE AND THE LADY CONSTANCE, TWO 19TH CENTURY STEEL PLATE ENGRAVINGS, GEBBIE AND BARRIE, PHILADELPHIA, 1865, FRAME: 15 1/2 X 12 1/2 IN. (39.4 X 31.8 CM.)The Spring of Life and The Lady Constance, Two 19th Century Steel Plate Engravings, Gebbie and Barrie, Philadelphia, 1865,, Dimensions: Frame: 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (39.4 x 31.8 cm.)
• PAIR 19TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL
  PAIR 19TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL ENGRAVINGS BY GEBBIE AND BARRIE, PHILADELPHIA, FRMAME: 12 1/2 X 15 1/2 IN. (31.8 X 39.4 CM.)Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Engravings by Gebbie and Barrie, Philadelphia,, Dimensions: Frmame: 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (31.8 x 39.4 cm.)
• THE NOVELS OF BALZAC, THE GEBBIE
  THE NOVELS OF BALZAC, THE GEBBIE PUBLISHING CO., 1900, 14 VOLUMES, LIBRARY EDITION, 519/1250The Novels of Balzac, The Gebbie Publishing Co., 1900, 14 Volumes, Library Edition, 519/1250,
• TWO SHELVES OF BOOKS OF MOSTLY
  TWO SHELVES OF BOOKS OF MOSTLY ENGLISH LITERATURE AND POETRY Two shelves of books of mostly English literature and poetry, with special editions, including (6v) The Complete Works of Robert Burns, Philadelphia, Gebbie & Co Philadelphia, 1886; (3v) Selected Plays Bernard Shaw; The Heritage Press' The Book of the Thousand Nights and A Night vol I-vol VI, illus by Valebti Angelo
• Two Victorian Era Annual Art
  Two Victorian Era Annual Art RetrospectivesSilvestre Armand and others THE GALLERY OF CONTEMPRARY ART (Philadelphia: Gebbie & Co. 1884 and 1885) folio with custom blue morocco boards personalized ''Henry Vom Berge / 1914'' on the front covers text with gilt edges. Lavishly illustrated each volume with a library plate.Internally clean with minor shelf rub to the covers. Fine condition.
• THE LIBRARY OF WIT AND HUMORA. B.
  THE LIBRARY OF WIT AND HUMORA. B. Spofferd and Rufus E. Shapley eds. (Philadelphia: Gebbie & Co. 1885) five volumes octavo tooled and gilt blue cloth boards. Illustrated.Light shelf wear and soiling else very good condition.
• (ENGRAVINGS) WILKIE SIR DAVID The
  (ENGRAVINGS) WILKIE SIR DAVID The Wilkie Gallery. A Selection of the Best Pictures of the Late Sir David Wilkie R.A. including His Spanish and Oriental Sketches. Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie n.d. [c. 1870] Folio red morocco lettered in gilt marbled endpapers. With frontispiece portrait additional engraved title page and 70 engraved plates each with tissue guards. Light rubbing and some whitening to boards; bookseller's sticker to f.f.e.p.
• (SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM) BOYDELL
  (SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM) BOYDELL JOHN The Gallery of Illustrations for Shakespeare's Dramatic Works. Edited by J. Parker Norris. Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie 1874. 4to fully embossed brown morocco marbled endpapers a.e.g. Illustrated with 100 black and white plates. Bound for Henry C. Ely with his signature to the title page dated 1875. Very light dampstain to upper edge of first few pages.
• Two Photogravures comprising
  Two Photogravures comprising Cleopatra Experimenting with Poison and The Foolish Virgins published by Gebbie & Co. and Goupil et Cie. each matted and set in a silvered frame. Height of first 8 1/2 x width 14 inches.
• 2 VOLUME SYLVESTRE 1893 MARVELS
  2 VOLUME SYLVESTRE 1893 MARVELS IN ART BOOKS: 2 volumes ''The Marvels in Art of the Fin de Siecle'' by Henri Sylvestre published 1893 by The Gebbie Publishing Co. Contains 100 large photogravures and 100 typogravures representing the art of the Columbian Exposition. 3/4 boards with Moroccan leather and gilt lettering. 20 1/8'' x 14 1/2'' x 2 1/4'' each volume.CONDITION: Note wear and rubs to covers and spines foxing and toning to pages.
• [Art 19th Century] Two titles 1)
  [Art 19th Century] Two titles 1) The Triumphs of Modern Art (Philadelphia: Gebbie 1891) folio 25 fasciscules in wraps with portfolio cover; 2) A. Woltman and B. Meyer Deutschlands Kunstschatze (Leipzig: Payne 1872) 4 vols folio half leather Estimate $ 80-125 The bindings of the second title are no longer sound and generally lack spines.
• 2 vols. The Masterpieces of The
  2 vols. The Masterpieces of The Centennial International Exhibition Illustrated: Volume I. Strahan, Edward. Fine Art. Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie, (1876). With engraved vignette title & 45 steel-engraved plates, double-page, full-page & other wood-engraved illustrations. * Volume II. Smith, Walter. Industrial Art. Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie, (1876). With copper engraved frontis., numerous wood-engraved illus. Both 4to, orig. 3/4 brown morocco & pebbled cloth, gilt, a.e.g.; joints & extremities occasionally rubbed. Internally clean. Sound bdgs. Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA
• 2 vols. (Photo Illustrated Clement
  2 vols. (Photo Illustrated Clement Biddle Verse): B(iddle), C(lement). Airdrie and Fugitive Pieces. Philadelphia: George Gebbie, 1872. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered & decorated green pebbled cloth, t.e.g., beveled edges; corners & spine ends frayed. With 7 mounted photos (Woodbury types or carbon prints) of The Biddle Estate Airdrie, tissue guards (missing from frontis.). Signed & inscribed on front fly by "The Author." Internally generally clean & crisp. * Biddle, Clement. Poems. Philadelphia: Lindsay & Baker, 1876. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered green cloth, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed; corners & spine ends frayed, 2 inch split at top of front joint. With 10 mounted albumen photo prints of the Biddle Estate Airdrie. First book of poems published under Biddle's name. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• A Large Collection of Prints of
  A Large Collection of Prints of Sepia Tone Old Master Drawings and Prints of Famous Engravings by Gebbie & Co., Philadelphia, late 19th/early 20th centuries, featuring works by Rembrandt, van Dyke, Raphael, etc., as well as works from European art schools, of varying sizes from 8" x 12" to 12" x 16".