Sawfish Rostrum / Bill

Antique print, titled: 'Basis Columnae Rostratae (?)' - This original old antique print shows a rostral column in Rome, Italy. It is a type of victory column, originating in ancient Greece and Rome where they were erected to commemorate a naval military victory. This original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Beschryving van Oud en Nieuw Rome. Verdeelt in drie Deelen. In 't Fransch beschreven door den Heer Francois Desseine. En in 't Nederduitsch vertaalt.', by Francois Desseine and published by Francois Halma in 1704, first published in French in 1690. Copies of this work are rarely complete as the maps and engravings are of high quality matching the work of Piranesi. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'P. Sluiter' after 'Jan Goeree'. Made by P. Sluiter after Jan Goeree. Jan Goeree (1670-1731) was a Dutch engraver and poet. He was the son of the Middelburg bookseller Willem Goeree. Born in Middelburg, but soon they moved to Amsterdam. Initially he focussed on painting, assumably a student of Gerard de Lairesse. But he is best known for his engraving skills, depicting mosttly emblematic and historic scenes. In 1705 he was commisioned by the Mayor of Amsterdam to design the drawings for the ceiling paintings for the grand hall of the old city hall...

This is a beautifully photographed book which features some of the few remaining examples of Bill Willis's work in his adopted homeland of Morocco. There was probably not another arc...

"The triumph of this book is that it does manage to reflect the mad experience of traveling in Southeast Asia, while still reflecting on what it all means" (Roth 101).


FIRST EDITION of one of the seminal photobooks of the 1980's. SIGNED BY BURKE INSIDE ORIGINAL DRAWING OF HIS HAND. One of only 1000 copies printed of the first edition.

"Bill Burke has become known for his large-format portraits shot on Polaroid Land film, which have the formality and feel of nineteenth-century photographs whilst remaining acutely modern in their sensibilities. In his best book, I Want to Take Picture, this technique is entirely appropriate, since it records his personal pilgrimage to southeast Asia, duplicating the enterprise of the old colonialist photographers but adding a contemporary twist...

"Although the pictures have a nineteenth-century feel, the book is also a diary that records a twentieth-century experience. Burke not only uses his photographs, but also employs documents- reproductions of ephemera like money...

This expertly prepared taxidermy specimen features a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), a striking bird native to the arid savannas of southern Africa. Notable for ...

England, late 19th century L. approx. 40 cm Provenance: Private collection, Belgium

Own an extraordinary piece of surf heritage with this 9’4” redwood gun shaped by Bill Hamilton—renowned craftsman, surf legend, and father of Laird Hamilton. Hand-built in 2016 from ...

This striking taxidermy specimen of a Keel-Billed Toucan showcases the vibrant beauty of one of the world’s most colorful bird species. Known for its distinctive beak with vivid bands of green, orange, yellow, and red, this toucan is mounted in a dynamic pose on a sleek black base, capturing the essence of its natural elegance and playful character. The glossy black feathers and bright yellow chest...

Buffalo Bill's desk register used at the Irma Hotel, including a double inkwell, hotel bell, envelope holder, pen holder, two envelopes, baggage claim tag, ...

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Swordfish Bill & Horn Novelty Sword 19th Century

Published by Jonathan Cape, 1st edition, London, 2004. Hardback with English text. A wonderful association city inscribed by Mike Leigh to Jim Broadbent from their time together wo...