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Listing Template 2018 WERE ALL IN THE SAME 1 GANG west coast rap grand jury all stars 1990 VINYL LP COVER EX RECORD NM SHIPPING RATES: France: 5€ par Mondial relay ou relais shop to shop chronopost (même tarif jusqu'a 10 disques = attendre que je modifie le total à 5€ apres vos achats) ou  6,80 (colissimo en cas de plusieurs achat attendre que je calcule total des frais de port avant de faire le paiement) Allemagne, Belgique, UK, Italie, Espagne, Pays Bas: 9€40 by Mondial relay or UPS (with tracking number) Others: 14€ (with tracking number) Multiple purchase are welcome to save shipping cost! Europ: Allemagne, Belgique, UK, Italie, Espagne, Pays Bas  from 2 Up to 5 records: 12 € from 6 Up to 10 records: 16€ Other countries: from 2 to 3 records 18 € from 4 to 7 records 28 € from 7 to 10 records 34 € Please wait for the shipping costs to change after your purchases. Payment is expected within 4 days --- Thank you --- --- Merci --- View Our Categories About Us Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis eu imperdiet enim. In lectus urna, vulputate ut turpis tincidunt, consequat elementum lectus. Etiam bibendum finibus dui at mattis. Sed at ipsum est. Donec sodales placerat nibh, posuere pulvinar odio scelerisque non. Sed iaculis, est vitae luctus aliquet, risus nisi auctor massa, sit amet elementum dui nibh a mi. Morbi nec rhoncus libero. Shipping & Returns All items are sent securely package via Royal Mail 2nd class signed for trackable delivery. We are happy to combine postage for multiple items however please make contact prior to payment in order for your shipping invoice to be amended accordingly. Overseas customers via the safe and secure global shipping programme. In the unlikely event that you are not happy with your purchase, or if it does not suit your requirements please contact us via using the automated managed returns process. We are happy to offer 30 day returns on all items sold in the store. All items prior to despatch will be thoroughly inspected and a return will only be accepted if the item is received in the same condition. Returns We will always help you to have a 100% positive happy buying experience. Contact us if you are unhappy about any aspect of your purchase from us. We only want five star feedback from you so buy with confidence.

*** 4 Classic GOON SHOWs from BBC Transcription Service *** Talking about the influence of The Goon Shows on the British comedy that followed it, The Wikipedia entry states: - Eddie Izzard notes that the Goons and Milligan in particular b'"'influenced a new generation of comedians who came to be known as 'alternative'.b'"' John Cleese [of Monty Python fame] notes that b'"'In comedy, there are a very small number of defining moments when somebody comes along and genuinely creates a breakthrough, takes us into territory where nobody has been before. The only experiences to which I can compare my own discovery of the Goons are going to see N. F. Simpson's play One Way Pendulum... or, later on, hearing Peter Cook for the first time. They were just light years ahead of everyone else.b'"' These four vintage episodes come from the middle of the show's life run and were recorded in November and December 1956. BBC Transcription Service disks of the shows were distributed throughout the Commonwealth the follow year and were later released in the USA. In all there were over 240 Goon Shows, most written entirely by Spike Milligan, an amazing output. These two disks are not in the best condition and do have some surface noise, Nonetheless, a lot of pleasure and fun can be had from listening to them and what Goon Fan wouldn't want to own them? (NOTE: These disks have been spot-checked for condition.) The Episode titles are: - 99 - The Jet-Propelled Guided Naafi (27' 41b'"') - 100 - The Nadger Plague (28' 27b'"') - 101 - The Great Bank Robbery (28' 03b'"') - 102 - What's My Line? (28' 02b'"') The BBC Transcription Service pioneered full-range high fidelity recording in the BBC and was the first to regularly record in stereo and quadraphonically; it pioneered using Dolby A noise reduction. BBC Transcription Service records had short print runs, usually around 100 discs, and most copies were destroyed after broadcasting rights expired. This rare example was obtained directly from the BBC TS's own undistributed stock. These limited edition LPs include the original BBC TS cover. All items from Verity Vinyls are part of a personal collection of records, musical manuscripts and books, started in 1953 when the collector, then aged 12 years, bought his first LP - a symphony by Mahler. He is now disposing of a selection of items from his collection. Unless otherwise stated, all disks are tested before despatch, and are shipped in professional box mailers with additional stiffening pads, specifically designed for vinyl records. En savoir plus

LED ZEPPELIN "HOUSES OF THE HOLY" 100% 1st PRESS VINYL LP - K50014 "HOUSES OF THE HOLY"   100% GENUINE ORIGINAL UK  1st PRESSING 1973 VINYL LP HOUSED IN A SUPERB MATT GATEFOLD PICTURE SLEEVE THERE IS NO SASH BAND WITH THIS ONE. NOT ALL OF THE ORIGINAL 1st PRESSING WERE SENT FROM THE PRESSING PLANT WITH THE SASH BAND. THEY TENDED TO BE SENT TO THE RECORD STORES TO COVER THE BOTTOMS OF THE TWO LOWER CHILDREN ON THE SLEEVE. MOST SASH BANDS WERE BROKEN WHEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER WANTED TO GET INTO THE RECORD. IT IS COMPLETE WITH IT'S TEXTURED 1st PRESS INNER SLEEVE THIS RECORD IS IN TRULY VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH VINYL PLAYED TEN TIMES MYBE LESS IN MY OPINION. THERE ARE NO BAD SCRATCHES OR SCUFFS ANYWHERE. JUST A COUPLE OF HAIRLINES. RELEASED ON THE ATLANTIC RECORDS LABEL IN 1973 CAT NUMBER - K 50014 MATRIX NUMBERS:- SIDE ONE) K50014 A SIDE TWO) K50014 B IT WAS MADE IN GT. BRITAIN Some little scratches on cover (this LP is 60 years old!!!) Little handwritten inscription on top left of inner sleeve.

DURING THE mid 1970s the popularity of progressive rock was at an all time high with acts such as Yes, Jethro Tull and, especially, ELP enjoying huge album sales and playing to sold out crowds the world over. Of course, shadowing these giants of prog were a number of young upstarts keen to make a challenge for gold and glory, not least of these were American mid-west contenders Starcastle. The band’s carefully executed debut album attracted a number of converts, selling something in the region of a quarter of a million copies, resulting in Epic records taking a keener interest. In an effort to up the ante, so to speak, the band was sent into the studio (Morin Heights, Quebec) to record their next album with flamboyant and creative British producer Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, Journey, Foreigner). ‘Fountains Of Light’ is arguably Starcastle’s finest moment. Baker’s production is meticulous yet forceful, allowing the band to stretch out and take on the competition without sacrificing integrity or a natural melodic song writing ability. Packed out with hooks to die for and submerged in complex yet accessible arrangements, the album oozes charm and class. Housed in one of the most impressively designed album sleeves of the seventies ‘Fountains Of Light’ still presses all the right buttons. 24-bit remastering from original source tapes, 4,000 word essay about the making of the album, new interview with band and additional photos spread out over a 16 page full colour booklet. Track Listing: 1. Fountains 2. Dawning Of The Day 3. Silver Winds 4. True To The Light 5. Portraits 6. Diamond Song (Deep Is The Light)

- - Disque vinyl lp 33 tours Etat VG+/VG+ Cowgirlboy Records – Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono Country: Germany Sortie: 1992 vinyl couleur bleu A1The Code Of The MountainsA2Those Dreams Are GoneA3If You Don't Want Me (Then Set Me Free)A4You Don't Love Me (But I'll Always Care)A5The Wreck Of The 1256A6It's Your Time To Be BlueA7The Soldier's ReturnA8Black Mountain RagB1It's Rainin' Teardrops In My HeartB2Teardrops And Empty ArmsB3It's Over ForeverB4Come Here SonB5Falling LeafB6You've Been Cheating On MeB7On The Banks Of The Lonely RiverB8Hold Fast To The Right Notes "Texas Ruby does all vocals except on track B4, where Curly Fox provides the calls. Curly is also heard on fiddle and Mose Roger on lead guitar o the whole album. All tracks were recorded ca. early 1948."

rare 7b'"' 4 Tracks: cinema music Jazz *B.O Soundtrack theme FILM Le Temps des Amants / A place for Lovers (Vittorio de Sica, with Faye Dunaway) ELLA FITZGERALD: A Place for Lovers / Lonely Is Pop Rock *B.O Soundtrack theme FILM The Dirty Dozen / Les Douze Salopards (Robert Aldrich) TRINI LOPEZ: The Ballad of the Dirty Dozen / The Bramble Bush ORIGINAL 1968. ROYAL RECORDS. RT 584 / IRAN PRESS. All of the Iranian records were released in extremely limited numbers. Those releases are from end of the 50s until mid of the 70s when the last King of Persia (Shah) ruled the country. After the changing regime in Iran in 1979, the government of Khomeini closed all records companies and destroyed all available records on the market. Sleeve Condition: NM (See Pictures). Record condition: NM / M (Visual Check) With original stamp! Looks UNPLAYED ! If you want to grade the item yourself, just send me an email I will provide you with excellent quality scans from the item. En savoir plus

Christian Marclay - More Encores - No Man's Land - NML 8816 - 10"33Rpm - Germany - 1989 *Each piece is composed entirely of records by the artist after whom it is titled. "John Cage" is a recording of a collage made by cutting slices from several records & gluing them back into a single disc.In all other pieces the records were mixed & manipulated on multiple turntables & recorded with the use of overdubbing. Play back at high volume!!!! Over the past 35 years,Christian Marclay has expored the fusion of fine art & audio cultures,transforming sounds & music into a visible,physical form through performance,collage,sculpture,installation,video!!... C.Marclay's sculptures & installations have been exhibited in differents international museums,galleries..And has collaborated with many composers,musicians: Elliott Sharp,John Zorn,Sonic Youth... Vinyl in great conditions,no hairlines,no pop,noisy,palys nice all the times!! Cover have little damage on a corners,little folds,wears or stains front/back due a storage. With a booklet(format A4,30 pages) from No Man's Land Records... Christian Marclay's works/discography..(newspapers articles in English/Italian/German)... Amazing sounds collages/experimental album!!! Hard to find!!! *VINYL: NM *COVER: VG+

During all this year and... more, I’ll put on.fr and.com, little by little, petit à petit, more than 1000 classics records. It is one of many that I am in process of clearing, from my own personal collection in order to make some much needed space. I always underestimate my appreciations (hard grading) and anyway listen to each of my records.   2016:  rare oldies, U.K. & France, LPs & Boxes... Consultez mes autres objets ! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx As these LPs were stored in former owner's attic for decades, a good cleaning will definitely increase the sound quality. Ces disques étant restés pendant plus de 50 ans dans un grenier, un bon nettoyage devrait améliorer leur qualité d'écoute. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx " CORTOT. THIBAUD. CASALS. Trios N° 1 de Haydn & Schubert . Vol. 1 "  . Enregistré en 1926 . . LP . VSM / GRAVURES ILLUSTRES . FRANCE . 195?. MONO. N° COLH 12  . DOWEL SPINE . DISQUE:  EX - . Minimes traces de surface, pas de pop. Quelques micro-craquements au début des faces (poussières ?). 2  labels impeccables. Looks played 4/5 times ? POCHETTE:  EX. Très propre. Une micro-trace d'usage au verso. Pas de livret.  Les Musiciens:  CORTOT, THIBAUD & CASALS .      xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx " CORTOT. THIBAUD. CASALS.  Beethoven. Trio Archiduc. Vol. 2 "  . Enregistré en 1928 . . LP . VSM / GRAVURES ILLUSTRES . FRANCE . 195?. MONO. N° COLH 29  . DOWEL SPINE . DISQUE:  EX - . Insignifiantes et superficielles traces de surface, pas de pop. Pas de craquement. 2  labels impeccables. Looks played 4/5 times ? POCHETTE:  EX -. 2/3 micro-traces d'usage au verso. Une petite trace d'humidité au recto/haut/droit. Livret au verso de la pochette.  Les Musiciens:  CORTOT, THIBAUD & CASALS .                             ²                                                      xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx " CORTOT. THIBAUD  . Beethoven. Sonate N° 9 Kreutzer (face 1) CASALS. CORTOT.  Beethoven.  Variations sur un thème de la Flûte Enchantée (face 2) "  . Enregistrés en 1927 & 1929 . . LP . VSM / GRAVURES ILLUSTRES . FRANCE . 195?. MONO. N° COLH 92  . DOWEL SPINE . DISQUE:  EX - . Insignifiantes traces de surface, pas de pop. Pas de craquement. 2  labels impeccables. Looks played 4/5 times ? POCHETTE:  EX -. 1 trace d'humidité au verso. Micro-chocs sur les 2 coins gauche. Livret au verso de la pochette.  Les Musiciens:  CORTOT, THIBAUD & CASALS .   xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx EXPEDITION / SHIPPING :    FRANCE... Envoi en Colissimo. 9.40 EUROS. ECO/Envoi avec suivi possible par Mondial Relais: 5.90 EU. Union Européenne  + Suisse...  ECO/WAY... 8,00 EUROS Asia, Canada,USA, Reste du Monde ... ECO/WAY... 9.50 EUROS. Changes of moneys are daily differents, please consult the money converter... http://pages..fr/services/buyandsell/currencyconverter.html Tarif spécial pour achats groupés. Special price for multiple items shipping.      XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX   For sending, I do the best I can do with special disc parcel French /Raja or German/Protected.LP.Versandkarton surrounded with plastic-bubbles sleeves, eventually reinforced. Record out of the cover.              I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE ABOUT POST OFFICE'S JOB !  AFTER SENDING, I DENY ALL RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING LOST OR BREAKED PARCELS ! Any problem: Email.by. Thanks.   Pour les expéditions, je réalise les colis  comme j’aimerais les recevoir, avec le même soin.  Disque en dehors de la pochette afin de ne pas « marquer », entouré de plastique/bulles, dans un emballage spécial LPs (Raja ou Protected), éventuellement renforcé. Dans tous les cas, vous conviendrez que je ne peux être tenu pour responsable d’éventuels problèmes postaux, mais contactez-moi TOUJOURS (sur) afin de tenter de trouver un accord éventuel. Merci.

Manilla Road "Open The Gates", Album, vynil 33T LP + 45T 30cm EP ENGLISH BELOW Description: Manilla Road est un groupe de heavy metal américain, originaire de Wichita, dans le Kansas. Il est formé par Mark « The Shark » Shelton (chant et guitare). Cet album est leur 4ème! A mon avis c'est leur meilleur album, toutes les chansons sont super! Ce double vynil contient 2 chansons sur un 45T grand format. 1er pressage de la maison de disque Black Dragon. Site du groupe: site officiel Site de l'article vendu: Metal Archives Nombre de chansons: 10. Maison de disques: Black Dragon Records. Format: 33T LP. Date de sortie: 1984. EAN: pas d'EAN. Condition du disque: Vynile noir, en bonne condition, un peu poussiérieux. Condition de la jaquette intérieure: pochette en papier blanc, en bon état, avec paroles et infos. Condition de la jaquette extérieure: en couleurs, bon état. Pourquoi je le vends: Manilla Road est mon groupe préféré! Mais je n'ai plus de tourne disque et je ne compte pas en acheter un! Alors avec un coeur lourd je dis au revoir à cette pièce maîtresse de ma collection. Manilla Road "Open The Gates", Album, vynil 33rpm 12" LP + 45rpm 12" EP Manilla Road was an American heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, founded by Mark "The Shark" Shelton (vocals and guitar) and Scott "Scooter" Park (bass guitar). Beginning in 1977, the early years of Manilla Road were spent playing mostly progressive rock and space rock but eventually became noticeably heavier with time, the band's later heavy metal sound becoming more and more apparent with the release of Metal in 1982. Open The Gates is the 4th album released by Manilla Road in 1984. In my opinion, it's their best album on which all tracks are amazing!! This double vynil has 2 tracks on a 30cm, 45rpm disc. It's the very first edition of the album, out on Black Dragon Records. Group's web site: official site Site de l'article vendu: Metal Archives Number of tracks: 10 Record label: Black Dragon Records Format: 33rpm LP. Release date: 1984. EAN: none. Disc condition: black vynil in good condition, a bit dusty. Inner sleeve condition: white sleeve in good condition, with the lyrics and information. Outer sleeve condition: in color, in fairly good condition. Why I sell it: Manilla Road is my fave band! But I don't have any working record player and don't plan to buy one. So it's with a heavy heart I say goodbye to this masterpiece.

Artist: Velvet Underground & Nico Produced by Andy Warhol. Label: Verve V6-5008 Stereo USA 1967 Original Release. This is an original 1967 east coast stereo press with the unaltered "Emerson torso" image on the sleeve. This version, with the picture of Eric Emerson on the back of the sleeve, is VERY RARE as not many copies of this version were sold to the public. The reason for this is that shortly after it went on sale, Eric Emerson sued Verve records for using his image without his consent. As a result, Verve records recalled all the copies of the album which had not yet sold and re-released it with a modified sleeve, at first with the big black sticker covering the Emerson image, then with a modified version of the sleeve with Emerson airbrushed out of the photo. Most versions of this album that you see on sale, from late 1967 onwards, have the modified sleeve without Emerson's torso on the back. That's what makes this version so rare. Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Record Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

From my personal collection, a superb compilation of classical music works ! In all, 13 albums, 18 LPs: 1) Satie - Slow Music - Jeroen Van Veen - 2 LPs - 180gr - Netherlands - 2014 (NM/NM) 2) Satie - Pianowerken - Aldo Ciccolini - 1 LP - Reissue - Netherlands - 70s (EX/EX) 3) Bizet - Carmen - Opéra de Paris - 1 LP - Germany - 70s (VG+/VG+) 4) Bach - Toccata/Pastorale Prague - André Marchal - 1 LP - Reissue - Stereo - Italy - 1974 (EX/EX) 5) Bach - Concerto - Glenn Gould - 1 LP - Remastered - Europe - 2015 (NM/M) 6) Bach - The Goldberg Variations - Glenn Gould - 1 LP - Reissue - Mono - 180gr - Europe - 2015 (M/M) 7) Bach - Symphonie Orchester Suiten - Klaus Pohlers - 1 LP - Stereo - Germany - 70s (EX/EX) 8) Beethoven - Pastoral Symphony - Cincinnati Promenade Symphony Orchestra - 1 LP - UK - 1967 (EX/VG) 9) Beethoven - Pianosonates - Kempff & Von Karajan - 1 LP - Gatefold - Netherlands - 1968 (EX/VG+) 10) Various - Baroque - Adagio d'Albinoni et Autres Pièces - 1 LP - Stereo - France - 70s (EX/VG+) 11) Various - Chefs d'Oeuvre Eternels de la Musique Classique - 3 LPs - Reissue - BOX - France - 1982 (NM/EX) 12) Mozart - Requiem - Von Karajan - 2 LPs - Stereo - UK & Europe - 2015 (M/M) 13) Tiersen - Pour Amélie - Jeroen Van Veen - 2 LPs - Europe - 2015 (M/M) All the records were played only with high quality material. All is carefully preserved ! The total weight of the package should be between 9 and 10 kilos. And the package will be perfectly secure and send by Colissimo ! Ask for more photos ! A wonderful gift for yourself or for a loved one...

BOX SET (12 CD) UNIVERSAL UICY-9419/30 – UK, imported to Japan, 2006  OBI barcode: 4988005363428 on the box: 602498188644 (number of ABKCO UK)   THE ROLLING STONES THE SINGLES 1963-1965  (mono) 12 CD (9 SP + 3 SP) mini-EP/SP paper-sleeve RARE UK BOX SET IMPORTED IN JAPAN, WITH OBI RARE COFFRET IMPORTÉ AU JAPON, AVEC OBI   with japanese leaflet added on back  FRANÇAIS: livret en japonais ajouté au dos On OBI: "UM/USM, a division of Universal Music. Marketed and distributed by Universal Music K.K." Digitally remastered sound, all singles in original sleeves replicas, 3 photo cards, 28 pages booklet, rare photos, memorabilia, exclusive liner notes  (FRANÇAIS: remasterisé, pochettes reprenant les originales, photos rares, 3 cartes photo, memorabilia, commentaires exclusifs) ___________ Condition: SEALED / SCELLE Very probably the records were not made in Japan, but imported from UK to Japan. There is another barcode on the back: 602498188644, which is that of ABKCO. FRANÇAIS: les disques ne sont certainement pas pressés au Japon, mais importés du Royaume-Uni au Japon. Voir le code barre au verso du coffret: 602498188644, qui correspond à la référence ABKCO. SOLID PACKAGE / EMBALLAGE SOLIDE    REGISTERED SHIPPING / ENVOIS RECOMMANDÉS PLEASE DON'T PAY BEFORE WE HAVE SENT OUR INVOICE / MERCI D'ATTENDRE NOTRE FACTURE POUR PAYER     FRANÇAIS: Nous sommes une boutique installée en France, vendant localement et internationalement des disques et des livres depuis 1994; sur depuis 2006. Descriptions précises, envoi sous 2 jours, colis solides. ENGLISH: We are a french shop located in France, selling locally and internationally records and books since 1994, on since 2006. Precise descriptions, ship under 2 days and pack solid.

Yes, this album is one of the most sought-after garage psych and pop LPs in the world, period. For good reason, The Dynamites were one of the best GS bands in Japan. From 1967 to 1969, they released only one LP and a handful of singles, all very coveted. This copy is a rare reissue from the late eighties, it contains the same track listing as their first LP ranging from R&B, soul, garage and psych numbers. A must-have! Listen to Tunnel Tengoku, Nobosecha Ikenai, Koi Wa Mo Takusan. -------------------------------- Shipping rates of Nezumi Records with La Poste: I will ship from south of France twice a week (more if possible). Europe, USA, Japan, Russia, India, Africa, South America, Australia: - 7’/45 RPM – International letter + tracking (up to 3): 10,00€ - 7’/45 RPM – International letter + tracking (from 3 to 6): 14,00€ - LP – International letter + tracking (x1): 14,00€ - LPs (+doubles) – International letter + tracking (up to 3): 22,00€ - For more quantities, please email me before checking out. For International registered rates (much higher), please email me before checking out. Now shipping with Mondial Relay (Europe): Only to Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Deutschland, UK and Luxembourg (please ask beforehand). France (Mondial Relay et La Poste): - 45 tours et LP (jusqu'à 500g) via Mondial Relay: 5 euros. - 45 tours (jusqu’à 3) – Lettre suivie: 5,00€ - 45 tours (de 3 à 6) – Lettre suivie: 6,50€ - 45 tours (jusqu’à 3) – Lettre recommandée: 7,00€ - 45 tours (de 3 à 6) – Lettre recommandée: 8,50€ - LP (x1) – Lettre suivie: 6,50€ - LP simple et double LP (jusqu’à 3) – Lettre suivie: 8,50€ - LP (x1) – Lettre recommandée: 8,00€ - LP simple et double LP (jusqu’à 3) – Lettre recommandée: 10,00€ * Please bear in mind that because of the current sanitary issues, your package may take a little longer than expected to reach its final destination. Thank you!!!

Emerson's Essays on Manners, Self-Reliance, Compensation, Nature, Friendship (Classic Reprint) Ralph Waldo Emerson Auteur: Ralph Waldo Emerson Editeur: Forgotten Books Broché: 194 pages paperback Publication: 15/07/2012 Dimensions: 22,86 x 15,24 x 2,29 Langue: Anglais Publier en: Anglais Languages d'origine: Anglais Help ? May 25, 180 A prU 27,1882) We have few more intimate biographical records than Emersoi s; fewer still tiiat cause so littie disappointment in the reading. In the wealth of material at hand in his Journal and letters as well as in the personal reminiscences of a great band of friends and admirers we are brought face to face with a personality that can but win by the cumulative power of character Even those who met Emerson with prejudices to be overcome were conquered by his presence. In an instant all my dislike vanished said Crabbe Bobinson, in reporting the first glimpse caught of him across a crowded room. One and another bear evidence to the same personal power with a concurrence that would be tiresome, were it not for the strong individual conviction in each case. Two other brothers, Edward and Charles, both younger, shared this power; William, the oldest, was likewise gifted with unusudl intellect. The family lived in Boston, where the father, William Emerson, was a brilliant Congregational minister, prominent in religious, social, and literary circles till his death in 1811. (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at Great Collection but Not the Best This collection has five Ralph Waldo Emerson essays: "Self-Reliance," "Manners," "Compensation," "Nature," and "Friendship." They were published a few years apart but have little intrinsic connection; the combination seems random. However, "Self" is an essential masterpiece, and the others are high quality. Anyone wanting a sampler could do worse, but the essays are widely available in far more comprehensive compilations, and this is hard to justify unless one sees it for a good price. "Self" is Emerson's most famous essay and is rivaled only by "Concord Hymn" as his most famous work. It is also his masterpiece; one often hears - sometimes disparagingly - that Emerson tried to fit his whole philosophy into each essay, and this comes remarkably close. There is far more depth and subtlety here than the length suggests; one would be very hard-pressed to find another work so densely packed. The words are few, but the implications are enough for a lifetime. "Self" is a seminal masterwork; a founding Transcendentalist text and American Romantic cornerstone, it is central to American thought, culture, and literature. Anyone even remotely interested in any Americana aspect must be intimately familiar with it; aside from the Declaration of Independence and Constitution themselves, perhaps no other document is so vital to the American spirit. Reading "Self" is perhaps more necessary than ever - not only because it is eternally relevant but also because it is often misrepresented. The term "self-reliance" is now almost entirely political, almost synonymous with libertarianism, and the essay is frequently touted along such lines. However, these things are hardly more than implied here, and though the definition of "liberal" has greatly changed, it is important to remember that Emerson was one of his era's leading liberals. His prime meaning in any case is self-reliance intellectually and in everyday life. He urges us to trust ourselves, to recognize human divinity and avoid imitation. It is a simple message but all-important - and far easier said than done. Emerson explores all its ramifications - philosophical, practical, social, political, economic, etc. - and outlines all its benefits. The case is beyond convincing, but he can do no more than show us; the rest is up to us. This profoundly individualist message is another reason that reading "Self" is so necessary. Emerson now unfortunately has a reputation for being somewhat impenetrable and/or hopelessly impractical; this is a true shame, because he wrote for the masses. Unlike nearly all philosophers, he does not rely on jargon or polysyllables; he truly wanted to be understood, and all it takes is will. We must open our minds to him, and once we have, they will never be closed again. Though greatly revered with many and diverse followers, Emerson's intention was not to be loved but to inspire; he wanted all to find individual genius. His work is thus the truest and best kind of self-help manual, and "Self" is its apotheosis. It has inspired millions in the more than century and a half of its existence, including me. I have read thousands and thousands of works, but this is one of the handful that truly changed my life. Emerson's greatness always shines through, but reading him at the right time can make an astonishing difference. He was more popular in life with the young than the old, and I can easily see why. I was lucky to read him at just the right time, and "Self" spoke to me more powerfully than almost anything else ever has. Without hyperbole, I can say that I would not be doing what I am today and would have abandoned my goals and visions without reading "Self" and Thoreau's "Life without Principle" - a somewhat similar essay highly influenced by Emerson - when I did. I was wracked with self-doubt and getting nothing but indifference, bafflement, or hostility from others; these works gave just the kick I needed, and I will never look back. "Self" has the potential to be life-changing as almost nothing else does, and I highly recommend it to all; you can hardly be unaffected and may never be the same. However, I especially recommend it to the young; its importance to them - and Emerson's generally - simply cannot be overemphasized. Emerson is a signature American stylist, and "Self" is near his height. His writing is always memorable and often highly lyrical - about as close to poetry as prose can be. However, his essays were almost always painstakingly composed from lectures and journals, and the effect was sometimes choppy. An Emerson-loving professor of mine once joked that no one can find the topic sentence in an Emerson paragraph, and his transitions also frequently leave much to be desired. However, "Self" is near-seamless, a true masterpiece of style that flows smoothly and often waxes beautiful. This is all the more remarkable in that it was assembled even more than usual from disparate sources; entries that ended up here came as far as eight years apart, but the whole is admirably harmonious. "Self" is a preeminent example of how Emerson delights in paradox. Anyone who reads him closely sees that he is as complex as he is simple. Thus, despite - or perhaps even because of - apparent straight-forwardness, few texts are more ripe for deconstruction. "Self" fans after all love a text that tells us not to love texts, are inspired by a man who tells us not to be inspired by men, and are convinced by a text and man both of which tell us not to be convinced by either. But this is only the beginning. "Self" works because it tells us exactly what we want to hear and, in striking contrast to innumerable self-help books, does so in an intellectually and even aesthetically respectable way. This is fine for me and (hopefully) you but could of course be taken to heart by Hitler as easily as Gandhi. The thoroughly optimistic, mild-mannered, and physically frail Emerson may not have foreseen his revolutionary text being put to nefarious use and probably would have been unable to believe in even the possibility. However, the danger, if we choose to call it so, is very real. "Self" could easily have had the same effect that Nietzsche had on Nazis, and that it has not been taken up by anarchists, radical terrorists, and the like is perhaps mere luck. One at least wonders how it avoided preceding The Catcher in the Rye as the work synonymous with unsavory people. That said, it is likely unfair to Emerson to say he did not anticipate this; he after all takes his views to the logical conclusion. He surely saw it, and it may have given pause, but he persevered because he was faithful to his intuition just as he urges us to be to ours. He truly believed in self-reliance and was ready to stand by it no matter what befell - nay, thought it his only choice. His optimism must have told him that the doctrine would not be abused, and he has been right - so far. Only time will tell if this continues to hold, but "Self" remains essential for all. Though far less great and universal, "Manners" is one of Emerson's more historically interesting essays. It is essential to recall that his era perhaps emphasized manners more than any other in history; they had an importance of which we cannot even conceive. All had to deal with them regardless of personal views, but virtually all seemed to agree - or at least convinced others that they did. Thus, though it may initially seem somewhat surprising in light of Emerson's trademark liberalism and originality that he (begrudgingly) accepts some conventions, the small extent to which he did so is truly remarkable. The essay goes a little into various manners' pros and cons, but the core points are elsewhere. The first is that manners are relative; Emerson begins with some striking anthropological examples of this all-important fact and otherwise drives it home. An extension of his core self-reliance doctrine, the second is that the great make their own manners - and make others respect them. "Manners" is one of Emerson's least transcendental works - in any sense -, but comparing and contrasting its message to today's society and competing views can be instructive, and it is a valuable timepiece. "Friendship" is also very good - one of Emerson's most affecting and thought-provoking works. His view of the ubiquitous subject is unsurprisingly original and engaging. He believes that friendship can exist only with real equality and sees it as a sort of springboard to something higher. His demands are great, and the work is eye-opening in the sense that almost no one has a friend by his definition. Like his best work, "Friendship" can easily make us question beliefs and preconceptions - and perhaps even make us better friends. "Compensation" is one of Emerson's most representative essays. The staunch optimism so essential to his thought was perhaps never shown so clearly or thoroughly elsewhere. Emerson begins by saying he had wanted to write about compensation since he was a boy, and it shows in his enthusiasm. He works himself up almost to a rhapsody, giving example after example in clear, beautiful prose that remarkably never becomes dull and is often near-lyrical. The essay details Emerson's belief that everything balances out, even if we cannot see it, and that good and evil have their own earthly rewards despite appearances. He may not convince cynics, but his argument is certainly compelling, and his critiques of conventional Christianity and other traditions are very intriguing. "Nature" has many of Emerson's key concepts: nature's all-encompassing beauty and force, our place in regard to it, art's role, and of course deduction of God from nature. Some speculations are more philosophical, historical, or critical, but all lead to these basic points, which are Transcendentalism's cornerstones. Emerson's characteristically optimistic thought is here in full, as is his signature poetic prose. These essays are essential for anyone interested in Emerson, whether read here or elsewhere. Three Stars Not much explanation. Hard to read. Print is not very clear. D'autre ouvrages de Ralph Waldo Emerson Mot Clef: Nonfiction Education Education Theory

Chester Gold & Solver Marks 1570 to 1962 520 pages Hard cover with dust jacket 30 x 22 cm 2,698 kg English This is the first publication in a single work of all known Chester punch marks, and continues the tradition of the standard volumes of Jackson, Grimwade, Culme and Pickford. It is also the first time that the twentieth-century Chester marks have been published. It is produced in dictionary format, in alphabetical order from 1570, the date of the earliest known mark, to 1962 at which time the Chester assay office was closed. The authors, both members of the silver society, were given unlimited access to the Chester assay office records covering 1686 to 1962, and to the Chester Goldsmith's Company records dating from the 16th century. The compendium has four sections. The preface provides an historical background and details of all extant records and copper plates. Part 1 is devoted to assay office marks, with a full set of date letter tables to assist the reader in dating wares. Part 2 covers nearly 10,000 entries for makers' marks, including pictograms and monograms. Finally, the appendices include items on assay volumes and charges, thimble makers, and Liverpool watchcase makers. Since over 2,000 of the entries have Birmingham addresses, the new work will also enhance available information on jewellers and silversmiths working in this important trade center. The format of the marks' tables and the extensive index will also allow future research into the relationships between companies and agents.