ACTA SOCIETATIS SCIENTIARUM INDO-NEERLANDICAE-

Verhandelingen der Natuurkundige Vereeniging in Nederlandsch Indië; Acta Societatis Scientiarum Indo-Neerlandicae, Vol. I-IV (All publ.).

Batavia, Lange, 1856-, 1858. Contributions bound in 4 vols. Stout 4°., contemp. clothbacked marbled boards, serial title printed in gilt on spines. Volume I, 1856. (viii), 32; 76; 80; 61; 54pp. With contributions by H. Zollinger (Flora Botanical Garden Buitenzorg); P.Bleeker (2 contrib. on fishes collected at Amboina, Manado and Macassar, incl. scientific name-list of 557 species collected) and two contrib. by J. Hasskarl (Botany, in latin language). Vol. II, 1857. (viii), 15 (with a black/white lithographed plate, illustrating beetles collected); 49; 23; 40 (illustrations Isopodes Cymothoadiens) on 2 black/white lithogr. plates; 21; 102pp. Contrib. by P.Bleeker, G.A. de Lange, et.al. Vol. III, 1857-1858. (vi), [1](preface), 16. 32; 60 (with fold. triangulation map of Bagelen Residency, Java); 34; 4 (with 2 handcoloured illustrations of Sumatra Hornbilss on a lithographed plate); 7; 32; 50; 46 (with black/white illustrations of fishes of Japan on 4 lith. plates); 6; 16; 2; 4; 4; 6pp. (indexto species). [1]p. with errata. With contrib. by G.A. de Lange, H.A. Bernstein, H. von Rosenbert (hornbills of Sumatra), P. Bleeker, J.K. Hasskarl, et.al. Vol. IV, 1858 (last to be published in the series). BLEEKER, P., Ichthologiae Archipelagi Indici Prodromus, vol. I. Siluri./De Visschen van den Indischen Archipel beschreven en toegelicht. Deel I (Siluri). (xii) (index and errata), 370pp. Incorporates a list of essays published by author on ichthyology, including publ. names and dates, printed on pp. 361-370. Library Royal Institute of Linguistics and Anthropology, KITLV calls for an incomplete set. [Verhandelingen der Natuurkundige Vereenigingin Nederlandsch-Indië, vol. I-IV, ALL PUBLISHED]. Complete set with many scientific contributions and field-reports by dutch scholars, in dutch language and occasionally in french and latin, with as subject-matters physics and biology of the Dutch East Indian Archipelago, which incorporates a monograph (vol. IV) by P. Bleeker on Ichthyology of the Indonesian Archipelago and Japan.Volume I incorporates, besides an introduction by Association's Board of Directors, member's and supporter's name-lists. Published by command of the Association of Physics in Dutch Colonial Indonesia, established 19 July 1850 by P. Bleeker, J.H. Croockewit Hz., C. de Groot, P.J. Maier and P. Baron Melvill van Carnbée. Good copy. Rare. (ex-library copy in a contemp. binding, paper labelsto spine-ends, some ex-lib. stamps on french titles, foxing to f.e.p.'s and french titles, ow. a clean and tight set).

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Book number: 49087

Keywords: science phisics biology flora fauna ichthyology fishes species amboina macassar celebes japan history flora fauna geodesy triangulation contributions scholars colonialism indonesia nineteenth century

ADAM, L.,

De Autonomie van het Indonesische Dorp. Orig. thesis. [Leyden university].

Amersfoort, 1924. orig. wraps. (iv),160pp., extensive foot-notes, register. The colonial indonesian village (Desa) and self-government. Scarce. (orig. upper wrp. replaced by a modern blank wrp. with a title-label.)

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Book number: 558

Keywords: thesis/legislation/desa/colonialism/administration/java/indonesia/southeast asia

ADAM, PETER,

Eileen Gray. Architect/Designer. [First edition].

New York, Harry N. Abrams, 1987. Large 8°. Original cloth, silver tooled tile on spine, dustjacket. 400pp. Numerous captioned plates and illustrations in text, of which coloured, ground-plans of Villas, garden design plans, illustrations after line-drawings, featuring in- and exterior architectural designs, designs of chairs, lacquered objects and screens in japanese and chinese style design, portraits. table of exhibitions in chronology, Catalogue raisonné, bibliography, index, table of contents. Ample detailed and lavishly illustrated biography about the world famous Architect and designer Kathleen Elleen Moray Gray 1878-1976; education and professional life, the lacquer cult, entering the twenties Rue de Lota, shopkeeping, Monte Carlo and Beyond, Jean Badovici the first private Villa [E1027] designed Roquebrune, Cap Martin, The last House: Lou Perou, delicate furniture and interior design. A very important biography of a phenomenon in architecture and design. Very fine copy, WITH DUSTJACKET.

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Book number: 55302

Keywords: architecture design interior eileengray biography culture heritage legacy lacquerware handcraft industrialart history europe

ADAM, L.,

Enkele Gegevens omtrent den Economischen Toestand van de Kaloerahan Sidoardjo (District Kabonongan, Regentschap Bantoel, Afdeeling Jogjakarta).

Weltevreden, nd. (c., 1930. 2 parts.,original wrappers. 62; 129pp., 2 folded sketch-maps, tables in text, of which some folded. Economische Beschrijvingen, II-III. Economic analysis of the village Sidoardjo near Yogyakarta.

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Book number: 559

Keywords: n.e.i.

ADAM, S.D.B.,

Folk Tales from Indonesia. Fourth edition.

Djakarta, Djambatan, 1986. Small 8°., original illustrated wrappers. (vi), 117pp. Monochrome illustrations after photographs, small sketch maps in text illustrating geographical area of each tale, explanatory glossary english-indonesian arranged by taale at very end, publ. advert. on verso of final page. Collection of english language indonesian folk tales from Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra, Sulawesi, etc. Nice copy. (superficial crack to lower right corner of front cover).

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Book number: 51105

Keywords: folktales stories culture heritage tradition literature indonesia southeastasia

ADAMA VAN SCHELTEMA, CAREL STEVEN (1877-1924) - CAREL SCHARTEN (INTRODUCTION),

Gevleugelde Spreuken nagelaten door Carel Steven Adama van Scheiltema. [Eerste druk; First edition].

Rotterdam, W.L. & J. Brusse, 1925. Small oblong 7°. (200x130 mm.). Original publ. cloth. Bold type gilded covertitle printed within narrow gilded line borders, 4 gilded small decorative circular devices at corners of centre-piece. Hftitle (verso blank). [6] (introduction), 31pp. Collection of dutch language popular literary sayings by C.S. Adama van Scheltema. Nice copy in orig. publ. cloth. (inner hingers reinforced, unobtrusive name on french title and ti.-p.).

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Book number: 54572

Keywords: dutch literature popular sayings poems poetry culture heritage history

ADAMA VAN SCHELTEMA, C.S.,

De Keerende Kudde. Vierde druk [Fourth edition].

Rotterdam, W.L. & J. Brusse, 1929. Small 8°. Original coloured decorative boards with covertitle in blue bold type. 64pp. Author's publ. list, table of contents. Collection of dutch language poems. Very fine copy.

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Book number: 54298

Keywords: dutch poems poetry scheltema literature culture heritage

ADAMA VAN SHELTEMA, C.S.,

Mei-Droom. Een feestelijk verbeeldingsspel in acht Tooneelen. Tweede druk [Second edition].

Rotterdam, W.L. & J. Brusse, 1921. Small 8°. Original clothbacked decorative boards designed by J.B. Heukelom. 42pp. Table of author's publications at rear end. Dutch language play including poetry. Good copy in original publ. boards.

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Book number: 52671

Keywords: dutch literature letterkunde play poetry heukelim culture heritage legacy

ADAMA VAN SCHELTEMA, C.S.,

Van Zon en Zomer. Achtste druk [Eight edition].

Rotterdam, W.L. & J. Brusse, 1929. Small 8°. Original coloured decorative boards with covertitle in blue bold type. 64pp. Author's publ. list, table of contents. Collection of dutch language poems. Good copy. (spine with a modern cloth strip).

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Book number: 54299

Keywords: dutch poetry poems scheltema literature culture heritage

ADAMS HYDRAULICS LTD. TRADE CATALOGUE:

Adams Hydraulics Ltd., Specialists in Apparatus and fittings For Sewerage, Purification works, Sewage lifting &c. [First edition, thus].

S.I. [London], Adams Ltd., 1921. 8°. Original calf backed boards. Title on front cover and s;pine in bold off-white type. 198pp. 220 captioned monochrome figs. and illustrations in text featuringa wide range of sewage implements and tools, many diagrams in text and full-page, extensive descriptive technical text, full-page aerial view illustrating Oxbridge and Drayton Sewage Purification Works with a detailed description at tail, printed on verso of ti.-p., terms and conditions of sale, index. English language trade catalogue by a wholesale dealer of hydraulics Adams Ltd., London. Catalogue printed on glossy art paper and divided in 7 sections: Automatic sewage lifting; Sewerage ironwork; sewage injectors; venturi tubes and meters, sewage purification, manhole covers, sewer flushing.

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Book number: 55912

Keywords: trade catalogue wholesale adams hydraulics sewage tools components engineering watermanagement purification machinery instruments sa,emanagement

ADAMS, W.H. DAVENPORT [...],

The Eastern Archipelago. A description of the Scenery, Animal and Vegetable life, People, and physical wonders of the Islands in the Eastern Seast. First edn.

London, Nelson & Sons, 1880. Small thick 8°, orig. red gilt lettered cloth, gilt tooled vignett in centre of upper boards, gilt lettered & tooled spine, (xiii), 576pp., frontisp., 33 other steel-engraved plates & text-ills, full-p. sketch-map, initials. An interesting work describing a.o. Java & her chain of volcanoes, incl. eruptions, Sarawak & her Population, British Borneo & her Population: means of subsistence, arms & armour, tattooing, life-cycle; notes on Portuguese Timor: Kupang; Papua New Guinea, the Philippines (pp. 530-576), &c..&c.. Mint copy. Rare.

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Book number: 12685

Keywords: borneo/19thc.

ADAMS, CH.G.,

The Foraminifera and Stratigraphy of the Melinau Lime-stone, Sarawak, and its importance in Tertiary correlation.In:Quart. Journal Geolog. Soc., vol. 121, 1965.

London, 1965. Large 8°, pp.(283)-338., ills. on 4 plates, 6 text-figures (incl. tables), 1 very large folded map.

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Book number: 9700

Keywords: Sarawak/borneo

ADAMS, J.D.,

Naked we came. A more or less Lighthearted look at the Past, Present, and Future of Clothes. First edn.

New York-Chicago-San Francisco, 1967. sm.8°. orig. thick col. decor. boards, with dj. 123pp. ills. on photo-plates and many drawings by T. Lewis. A charming booklet. MINT copy.

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Book number: 37245

Keywords: clothes

ADAMS, G. PHARAO,

The Thailand to Burma Railway. Taiman Rensetsu Tensudo. built by P.O.W. in the second World War. An Illustrated History. Orig. edn.

S.I. [Kanchanaburi], s.n. [the museum], [circa], 1990. Small 8°., original limp wrappers, stapled. Title and an illustration of a part of the railway on front wrapper. 16pp. of english text with many text-ills. after original photographs, sketch-map with an illustration on verso of front wrapper, another full-page sketch-map, full-page kilometre chart with names of P.O.W. camps and other data, general data to Thailand on lower outer wrapper. WITH an illustrated four-fold. small 8°-sized museum flyer, printed recto/verso, and a coloured circular selfadhesive sticker, ø 9.5cm. from the Jeath War Museum, with coloured flags of Japan, England, Australia and Holland in centre, extra inserted. A concise 'guide' to the Kanchanaburi museum, being a historical description. Very fine copy.

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Book number: 47675

Keywords: pacific war world war 2 japanese occupation p.o.w. slave camps kanchanaburi thailand railway railroad burma thailand history guide heritage commemmoration southeast asia occupation slave labour

ADAT LAW IN COLONIAL INDONESIA -

Literatuurlijst voor het Adatrecht van Indonesië/A list of books and articles on the customary law of Indonesia/Liste de la Littérature concernant le droit coutumier de l'Indonésie. 2e druk. (2nd. edn.). [With the supplementary volume, period 1927-1 September 1937].

's-Gravenhage, Nijhoff/Customary Law Foundation, 1927-1938. 2 vols. large 8°. orig. printed wraps. (4), 452; 159pp. With suppl.notes and errata, texts in dutch, french and english. A complet and important bibliography listing num. titles & artt. on colonial Indonesian customary law, Adatrecht. Very good, unopened set.The supplementary volume is an offprint fr.:Adatrechtbundel, XLI. Scarce.

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Book number: 563

Keywords: customary law/adatlaw/bibliogr.