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We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections. In his later life, wain developed schizophrenia, which psychiatrists speculated at the time was brought on by toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection that can be contracted from cats. Isbn 9780720612295 9780720612295 hardcover, peter owen publishers, 2001. The predecessor to what is known as mary gregory glass was probably the quarkman or white people. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. He was first committed to a mental hospital in 1924. Our intent is to use this site to document and assist us in our own research projects on rose bowls. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. We are always interested in buying collections of books that are in good condition that you no longer want. Classic cats by louis wain and many others by john silvester, louis wain, anne mobbs and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Artist wain, louis old vintage antique postcard postcards.

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Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. The word antiquarian could also be used to describe a person who collects rare books or other antique items. The antiquarian, a macabre novel about a search for. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Noun then, around 1820, a philadelphia antiquarian named alexander young found winslows account. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Front wrapper shallowly chipped at edges, not affecting text or illustration. Louis wain wain, louis used books, rare books and new books. Antiquarian book lounge rare, used, and outofprint books. How a mental disorder opened up an invisible world of. A charming little book which pictorially follows the exciting day of daddy cat and his two kittens.

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The term antiquarian, in general, refers to antiquities and collectible items usually considered old and rare, usually in reference to books, but is not limited to books. Cats cradle is a delightful collection of rhymes with illustrations of the cat. The muted light passing through large storefront windows makes it easy to fall under the spell of one of north americas finest antiquarian bookshops. Our experienced and knowledgeable team will help to transform your home with the finest collections of traditional, casual and contemporary furniture. Aug 15, 20 louis wain 1860 1939 was an english artist best known for his drawings of anthropomorphised cats. Days in catland with louis wain david brass rare books. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Missing rear wrapper, spine mostly missing, taped to front cover. Published to accompany an upcoming exhibition, louis wain and the summer cat. Louis wain in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. Find signed collectible books by louis wain english. The antiquarian, a macabre novel about a search for truth.

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