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John Warren
BOOK FOR SALE -- June 9th, 1995
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An American Archaeological and Cultural artifact of the 20th C.
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To commemorate the political victory of the "rite", I offer for sale at a price
that only the righteous can afford, a little gem of a book titled:
The Book of Record of
THE
TIME CAPSULE
Of Cupaloy
Deemed Capable of Resisting
The Effects of Time for Five
Thousand Years * Preserving
An Account of Universal
Achievements * Embedded in
The Grounds of the
New York's World Fair
1939
September 23 * 1938
Copyright 1938
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
New York
Printed in the United States of America
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"THIS BOOK and the Time Capsule which it describes have been prepared by the
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, as a contribution to the people
of a future age. The book has been produced by C.Leonard Gold of the Prestige
Book Company; printed by Howard Coggeshall at his press in Utica, New York, on
types* designed & arranged by Frederic W.Goudy at the Village Press in
Marlborough, New York. The frontispiece was produced by Charles Furth at the
Photogravure & Color Company, and the binding was planned and produced by
Randall W.Bergmann of the Russell-Rutter Company, New York, in September, 1938.
The paper for this special edition, limited to one hundred seventy-six copies,
is Rosaspina, handmade, supplied by Thomas N.Fairbanks Company, New York.
*The Vocabulary of High-frequency English, Monotype set, is in Gill sans-serif.
No 100 (hand written)
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The list of men who contributed to this timely, not only today, 09/06/95, but
also 1938, memorial are obviously people to be reckoned with; "scientists,
scholars and other persons of special skills" who "to shape the Time Capsule,
determine its contents, and guide the writing and making of this book. To all
of them we give acknowledgment and gratitude."
The book best describes itself, as I couldn't presume to better it, in another
quote from the first section; "Whether we shall be able to transmit such a
segment of our time into the future depends not only on our ingenuity at
selection and preservation, on the excellence of engineering, metallurgy,
chemistry, and other intellectual disciplines, but also in a large measure
those who come after us, and their willingness to cooperate in such an
archaeological venture across the reaches of time.
We pray you therefore, whoever reads this book, to cherish it and preserve
it through the ages, and translate it from time to time into new languages that
may arise after us, in order that knowledge of the Time Capsule of Cupaloy may
be handed down to those for whom it was intended. We likewise ask: let the Time
Capsule rest in the earth until its time shall come (A.D.6939); let none dig it
up for curiosity or any other reason. It is a message from one age to another,
and none should touch it in the years that lie between."
For those with enough power or insulation to handle, let alone dare to read
this monumental opus, I offer it for sale to interest groups eg. NRA, America
First.... at:
$175,000.00 US (plus applicable taxes, S&H)
or, to the brave or common man, nowadays, for the moment, that includes women,
a special price of
$50.00 (includes taxes and S&H to Americans only, other countries, add $5.00 )
The condition of book is vg+, top front corner bumped, hinge cracked at ffe,
also inscription on ffe: "To Jane Strouse, with warmest personal regards,
G. Edward Pendray, June 28, 1965."
Blue buckram w. gold stamped title on cover and spine; frontispiece, photo-
gravure of Time Capsule surrounded by a proud group of guys, 52pps.; deckle
edges.
John Warren
BOOKS FOR SALE: 17 Oriental Books For Sale 08/96
The following list is selected for your interest. Terms and conditions
are also included, but I'd like to mention at this time, that the prices
noted can be discounted to libraries, institutions and dealers up to 20%
depending on quantity.
Please forward inquiries to:
JOHN WARREN
JADE FOREST----Books
P.O. Box 23023
437 Spadina Rd.,
Forest Hill Village,
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, M5P 2W3
Email: ck...@torfree.net.on.ca
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All books are subject to prior sale.
Books are in complete and good to fine condition except where noted. If you're
not satisfied with the conditions as described you may return the order within
5 days of receipt by same or equivalent shipping method, and as good or better
packing. I will refund, or credit the material if you prefer, upon receipt of
order in original condition.
I will hold material for the first interested party for 10 days from our first
communication either verbal, written or 'e-mail' after which time it will be
made available to the next party.
Prices are net in $US* and payable, upon receipt of invoice, by bank or postal
money order (please make out to John Warren). Books will be shipped when funds
are received. Please indicate any preferences in shipping and note that
shipping costs are not included in book price.
*conversion to Cdn x 1.25
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17 titles
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1. [art, Japan]
Addiss, S.; ZENGA AND NANGA/Paintings by Japanese Monks and Scholars/Selection
from the Kurt and Millie Gitter Collection; 1976; New Orleans Museum of
Art; 3500 copies printed; ex cat; paper; 191p.; 11 1/2"x 9"; vg.
$35.00
"In this catalogue..........some 22 Zenga artists and 33 Nanga painters are
included. They cover the historical development of both these schools very
fully." 73 works are reproduced in full page b/w plates with photographs of
seals in actual size. 12 of thse works are reproduced in full page colour
plates. Included is a bibliography.
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2. [art, ancient, China]
d'Argence, R-Y Lefevbre(edit); TREASURES FROM THE SHANGHAI MUSEUM 6000 YEARS
OF CHINESE ART; nd(1983); Shanghai Museum/Asian Art Museum; SF; ex cat;
paper; 11"x 8 1/2"; 191p.; vg. (incl. 1 page folded promo brochure)
$30.00
A wonderfully documented exhibition catalogue."For what appears to be the first
time in the history of cultural exchange between China and the United States,
the catalogue of a major exhibition is the fruit of a dialogue between the 2
parties. Most of the photographs of the exhibits were taken in Shanghhai by the
Asian Art Museum staff photographer........... Prepared in Chinese by the staff
of the Shanghai Museum, the text of the introductory essays and of the entries
was translated and annotated by the staff of the Asian Art Museum."
The Entry notes are very descriptive technically with archaeological references
Cat includes 2 maps, 52 colour plates with identification, chronology, 111 b/w
plates, table of correspondence (Pinyin/Wade-Giles), and further reading.
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3. [art, China]
De Silva, Anil; THE ART OF CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTING/In the Caves of Tun-
Huang; 1967; Crown; NY; Art of the World series; 240p.; 9 1/4"x 7 1/4";
vg/dj missing.
$25.00
Selected photos of frescos from 469 caves with descriptions; 31 colour plates,
43 b/w plates incl. 2 dbl fold out, 30 figures in b/w, map, chronology, list
of caves, bibliography and index.
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4. [art, China]
Grosier, J.-B.; THE WORLD OF ANCIENT CHINA; 1972; Minerva; Geneve; 144p.;
9 1/4"x 8"; vg/vg.
$15.00
A general history of Chinese civilization incl. 120 photos, many full page,
some in colour of ancient art, monuments and architecture.
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5. [art, Asia]
Jacobsen, R.D.; THE ASIAN GALLERIES; 1982; Minneapolis Institute of Art; Minn;
coll cat; paper; 11"x 8 1/2"; 112p.; vg+.
$20.00
"This guidebook is devoted to a small selection of the most outstanding example
of Asiatic art in the MIA. It is intended to provide a brief visual overview of
of the newly installed Asian galleries.............the aim here is to represent
the entire collection and offer a mere introduction to some of the traditional
art forms of the major geographical areas - India, SE Asia, China, Japan, Korea
and the Middle East."
Over 200 pieces are shown here most b/w and some colour plates with short
accompanying descriptions, a brief general introduction and information on each
area, map and chronology.
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6. [art, Far Eastern]
Lee, Sherman E.; A HISTORY OF FAR EASTERN ART; 1982; 4TH Ed.; Abrams; NY.;
12" x 9"; 548p.; 736 illus.,incl. 60 colourplates; maps & charts.
fine+/fine+.
$95.00
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7. [art, Oriental]
Link, H.A.(edit); ASIAN ORIENTATIONS/Treasures from Honolulu's Oriental Art
Society; 1985; Honolulu Academy of Arts; Hon; ex cat; paper; 10 1/2"x 8 1/2
162p.; fine.
$25.00
The material in this exhibition .......is divided into 3 categories: Classical
Arts, Miniature Arts and Prints. 258 entries , many full page colour plates
with technical notes. Pieces represent China, Japan, Korea, SE Asia and India.
Contributing essays by Drs. Zeng Yuhe and Willa Tanabe, Historical Overview by
Howard Link.
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8. [art, China]
MacKenzie, Finlay; CHINESE ART; 1961; Spring Books; Lon; 10 3/4"x 9 1/2";
88p.; 48 full colour plates;
vg/g.
$15.00
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9. [art, ancient, China]
(Nelson Gallery - Atkins Museum; THE CHINESE EXHIBITION/A Pictorial record of
the Archaeological Finds of the People's Republic of China; 1975; Nelson
Gallery - Atkins Museum; Kansas City; ex cat; paper; 10 3/4"x 9 1/4";
xvi, unpag.(216p.); vg. (incl. a 1 page, folded promo brochure)
$30.00
This was the exhibition that toured the world!
This book is published as a handlist to the exhibition held at the William
Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art in 1975. 385 plates in b/w and a colour section
with 43 pieces shown in 26 plates. Also, a brief forword; comparative chrono-
logy, classification of bronze vessels (b/w line drawings).
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10. [ancient art, Japan]
National Commission for Protection of Cultural Properties/LACMoA/ROM/PMA/DIoA;
ART TREASURES FROM JAPAN; 1966; Kodansha International Ltd.; Tokyo; paper;
ex-cat; 196p.; vg.
$45.00C/36.00US
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11. [art, Oriental]
Oriental Art Magazine,; ORIENTAL ART MAGAZINE/Quarterly Publication Devoted
to All Forms of Oriental Art;
Winter 1978/9, Vol. xxiv No.4
Summer 1980, Vol. xxvi No.2
Winter 1980/81, Vol. xxvi No.4
Winter 1981/82, Vol. xxvii No. 4
Spring 1985, Vol. xxxi No. 1
issues are in g+ condition.
$10.00
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12. [art, China]
Royal Ontario Museum; HOMAGE TO HEAVEN/HOMAGE TO EARTH/Chinese Treasures of the
Royal Ontario Museum; 1992; U of T Press; Tor; 4to; 284pp.; ex-cat;
fine+/fine+
$85.00
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13. [art, ancient, China]
Thorp, R.L./Bower, V.; SPIRIT AND RITUAL/The Morse Collection of Ancient
Chinese Art; 1982; Metropolitan Museum of Fine Art; NY; ex cat; paper;
11 1/2"x 9"; 94p. vg+.
$20.00
"The present exhibition of 59 objects focuses on 3 spiritual realms of Chinese
antiquity - ritual bronze vessels, tomb figures and Buddhist sculptures - and
is further testimony to the Morse's discernment as collectors." Works presented
are mostly colour plates in fine detail accompanied by full descriptions with
notes and references.
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14. [art, Korea]
Whitefield, R(edit)/Goepper, R.; TREASURES OF KOREA/Art Through 5000 Years;
1984; British Museum Publ.; Lon; ex-cat; paper; 224p.; vg+.
$35.00
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15. [ancient art, China]
Williamson, George; THE BOOK OF FAMILLE ROSE; 1985; Tuttle Co.;
Rutland, Vt.; fine/fine;
$75.00C/65.00US [15/95]
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16. [art, calligraphy, China, Japan]
Wong, K.S./ Adams, C.; IN THE WAY OF THE MASTER/Chinese and Japanese Painting
and Calligraphy; Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; vol vii,
no 3, Feb. 1981.; ex cat: paper; 10"x 8 1/2"; (4), 85pp.,(28); fine.
$25.00
The Masterson Study Gallery produced this catalogue to accompany it's
exhibition in 1981. The 33 works selected introduce Asian monochrome painting
after 1600. It is introduced by general study of the philosophy of the schools
represented. Each work is a full page b/w reproduction with a generous
description on the opposite page. 8 of these works are reproduced in part, or
whole, in colour, full page plates. Also incl. is a selected bibliography.
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17. [art, calligraphy, China]
Wong, K.S./Addiss, S.; MASTERPIECES OF SUNG AND YUAN DYNASTY CALLIGRAPHY FROM
THE JOHN M. CRAWFORD JR. COLLECTION; 1981; China House Gallery/China
Institute of America; NY; ex cat; paper; 88p.; 14"x 10"; fine.
$35.00
" The catalogue for the exhibition was prepared by Kwan S. Wong and Stephen
Addiss. Following an introduction that provides an exemplary review of major
developments in the history of Chinese calligraphy, the authors analyze each
work in the exhibition with scholarly detail and sensitivty. Readers will be
grateful for the many supplementary illustrations that point out, in a very
dramatic way, the importance of tradition, as well as individuality, in the
analysis of Chinese calligraphy."13 works are shown, some are dbl page, 25
suplementary figures are reproduced as well, in addition, a bibliography and
a glossary of Chinese characters.
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