Moody Street Irregulars was an American periodical devoted to Jack Kerouac’s life, legacy, and the wider cultural impact of the Beat Generation, as well as an attempt by editors Joy Walsh and Ana Pine to keep the aesthetics and sensibilities of the Beat movement alive. It ran from 1978 until 1992. In this edition there are various poems submitted to the magazine concerning the character of Kerouac, the Beat scene, and the post-Beat era. Cult-like publications such as this no doubt characterised and preserved the mythological presence of Kerouac. One of the notable poets included in this anthology is Tom Clark, known for his biographies of Beat writers like Kerouac.

A genuinely scarce and heartfelt anthology of independent poets eulogising the god of their idolatry, Kerouac. Illustrated.

Very Good condition. Paper covers with staple binding. Binding is firm. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed. Covers are good with light tanning and foxing to edges. Slight scuffing to corners and edges. 

The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie

Richard Wagner, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

1910

William Heinemann

First Trade Edition

4to

Description:

This volume presents the first two parts of Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle, translated into English. The text follows the mythological narrative of the Nibelung’s ring and the subsequent trials of the Valkyrie. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, featuring his distinctive colour plates and line drawings throughout. This particular copy is notable for retaining the original dust jacket, significantly rare and in good condition.

Condition:

Very Good Condition. Brown pictorial jacket over brown cloth with gilt vignette to front board. Decorated end papers. Binding is firm and contents are lightly tanned with minor spotting. All plates and tissue guards are present. Small ex libris plate to front end paper. Boards are clean with minimal wear, ever so slight fraying to spine tail. Light sunning to spine head. Jacket is good with slight loss to spine ends, top edge of rear panel and corners. Some notable creasing along edge and small closed tears. Only notable tear is along spine head but only approx 1 inch. All as photographed.

A Commentary upon the Third Book of Moses, Called Leviticus

Symon Lord Bishop of Ely [Simon Patrick 1626-1707]

1698

Ri Chiswell

Small 4to

Description:

Written by Symon Patrick, the Bishop of Ely, this book provides a clear and thorough guide to the laws and ceremonies found in the biblical book of Leviticus. The text explains the meaning behind the ancient rules and religious duties of the time, making the complex lessons of the Old Testament easier for readers in the late seventeenth century to understand.

Condition:

Very Good Condition. Brown calf binding with gilt panelling to boards. Binding is firm and contents are clean. Slight trimming to top-edge. Wonderful 17th century marble end papers and armorial plate of Vanhattem of Dinton Hall, Bucks to front pastedown. Boards have some notable shelf-wear to boards and some bumping to corners causing slight peeling to leather edges. Lettering has faded to spine. Slight loss to spine tail (1cm). A very nice copy overall.