(Paris): Christie's, 2006, First Edition. quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (296)pp. Christie's, Lavish catalogue for this Christie's sale held April 27, 2006 in Paris. Extensively illustrated in full color and with many bindings illustrated. With one folding plate. As new copy. More
Paris: Christie's, 2019, large quarto, decorated boards. (311) pp. Christie's, This superb collection of illustrated editions & art books includes Albercht Dürer's L’Apocalypse, considered to be the first “Painter’s book”. Includes an exceptional collection of fine bindings. One item with price realized noted, else a beautiful catalogue in as new..... More
Rochester: Cary Graphic Arts Collection, 1989, First Edition. octavo, wrappers. (24)pp. plus 6 plates of illustrations. Designed by Jerry Kelly. Cary Graphic Arts Collection, An exhibit catalogue of 48 items from the collection, described and with commentary as to their importance. With an interesting introduction by Middleton. A very fine..... More
Bryn Mawr: Bryn Mawr College Library, 1983, First Edition. quarto, blue cloth with pictorial label on front cover. 122pp. Bryn Mawr College Library, Sixty-two items listed and described in detail. Each item illustrated. With an additional six full-color plates. Introduction by the donor and an eight-page history of "The Evolution..... More
New York: R. R. Bowker, 1967, Reprint of the 1941 first edition. large octavo, blue and black cloth. (xx), 293pp. R. R. Bowker, A very important text: "Early American Bookbinding by Hand" by Hannah Dustin French; "The Rise of American Edition Binding" by Joseph W. Rogers; and "On the Rebinding..... More
Bloomington, IN: The Lilly Library, 1976, First American Edition. quarto, printed heavy paper wrappers. (70)pp. The Lilly Library, Designed by Martino Mardersteig and printed by the Stamperia Valdonega, Verona. The bindings offered in this catalogue were specially commissioned from the various binders in an effort to show the impressive range..... More
Hitchin, Herts., UK: Russell Bookcrafts, (1973), small octavo, printed wrappers. 36 pp, (i). Russell Bookcrafts, Russell Bookcrafts trade catalogue offering Bookbinding Apparatus, Bookbinding Tools, Finishing Tools, etc. Included are six small samples of Hand Marbled Paper, 2" x 3" and twenty 1 1/2" x 1/2" samples of Oasis Niger Goatskin..... More
(Amsterdam): Pepin Press, (2002), Later printing. quarto, wrappers. (200)pp. Pepin Press, Text in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. The original papers illustrated in this book are collected and owned by Jacques Koops and Johannes Marcus. A short description of technique is given at the beginning of every chapter, as..... More
New York: The Pierpont Morgan Library, 1972, First Edition. quarto, printed heavy paper wrappers. (xii), (92)pp. The Pierpont Morgan Library, Foreword by Michael Papantonio. Introduction by Hannah D. French. Illustrated. The quarto format with full page illustrations of the bindings makes this a useful reference work with detailed descriptions of..... More
New York: Christie, Manson & Woods, May 19, 1988, large quarto, cloth. 103pp. Christie, Manson & Woods, 139 items listed and described iin detail. A remarkable section of a remarkable sale: William Morris letters and manuscripts; Cobden-Sanderson' s binding on Morris's own copy of Karl Marx, Le Capital; Morris's original..... More
Paris: Thomas-Scheler, 2007, First Edition. quarto, printed heavy paper wrappers. (16)pp., stapled. Thomas-Scheler, Illustrated in full color. Five bindings from the library of Jean Grolier are offered in this beautiful catalogue by Thomas Scheler, Paris. The five volumes offered are Crinitus, Catullus, Lucretius, Castiglione, and Zantani. As new... More
(Tokyo): Kyoiku Shoseki, (1991), First English Language Edition. folio, cloth in dust jacket. (200)pp. Kyoiku Shoseki, This catalogue covers the years from 1980 - 1990 and contains 169 fine bindings, 27 designs for commercial book production as well as posters and announcements. Illustrated with 300 color plates. "Although bookbinding may..... More
New York: The Grolier Club, 2006, First Edition. large, oblong quarto, grey cloth with pictorial label on front cover, in matching grey cloth slipcase. xii, 212pp. The Grolier Club, Extensively illustrated with photographs in color by Tom Grill. With an essay: "About Miniature Designer Bindings" by Patricia Juvelis. An as..... More
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(Boston): The Society of Printers, March 5, 1980, 3 3/4" x 7" one sheet folded twice to form (4) pp. The Society of Printers, Invitation to a lecture by Sue Allen sponsored by The Society of Printers. Signed by 36 attendees: Sue, William J. Glick, Charles Rheault, Pamela Spitzmueller, Carl..... More
New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2001, Reprint. octavo, wrappers. 216pp. Oak Knoll Press, Essays include John Bidwell on "American Papermakers and the Panic of 1819" ; "Bookbinding and the History of Books" by Mirjam M. Foot; "A New Model for the Study of the Book" by Thomas R. Adams and..... More
Alabama: House of Collectibles, 1976, First American Edition. large octavo, brown cloth in dust jacket. 192 pp. House of Collectibles, All contributors are, or have been, connected with the antiquarian and secondhand book trade. After the introductory sections, areas of prime interest to the collector are covered in whole chapters..... More
London: David & Charles, (1975), First Edition. octavo, tan and brown cloth in printed dust jacket. 400pp. David & Charles, Over 100 diagrams and more than sixty photographs. With a glossary and bibliography. Neat name and address stamp on front endpaper, otherwise a very fine, clean copy in like dust..... More
Pittsburgh: Hunt Institute, 1979, First Edition. octavo, boards. (130)pp. Hunt Institute, Contains annotated entries and illustrations of 92 fine bindings from the 1 6th to 20th centuries. Issued in conjunction with a 1979 exhibit at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, the book functions well as a stand- alone text nearly..... More
Hitchin, UK: G. W. Russell & Son, no date, Third Edition. 16mo, printed wrappers, stapled. 16 pp. G. W. Russell & Son, The first of five Cockerell pamphlets published by Russell Handicrafts for Bookbinding in Every Stage. Illustrated. Fine. Two typed letters, signed, on Douglas Cockerell & Son stationery signed..... More
(Nottingham): The Plough Press, 2002, First Edition. quarto, cloth. xlii, 300pp. The Plough Press, This unique directory lists hundreds of toolcutters and their firms who worked from 1780 to 1965. With brief biographies of each craftsman or firm, the author illustrates many of their original trade marks and advertisements. The..... More
(Dublin: Eason & Son Ltd, 1976), First Edition. octavo, pictorial heavy papers wrappers. (25)pp. Eason & Son Ltd, An informative text. Illustrated with 20 plates, many in full color. Very fine copy. More
London: L. Upcott Gill, circa 1890, Later printing. small octavo, olive green cloth stamped in black and green. viii, 184, followed by 16 pp. of ads. L. Upcott Gill, Illustrated in black and white. Spine dull with edgewear. Hinges solid. More
London: Sampson Low, Marston, no date, Later printing. small octavo, (viii), 312pp. Sampson Low, Marston, "The book is of interest because it is indicative of the subjects which held the attention of the amateur collector at the time of its publication. " Webber, Books About Books, p. 70. Contents includes..... More
London: The British Library, (1983), First Edition. quarto, cloth with leather spine label. 368 pp. The British Library, Volume II covers bindings made in the British Isles, the Netherlands (including Belgium), Germany, Austria and Denmark. There are 368 entries, arranged by country of origin, as well as chronologically, with excellent..... More
(London; New Castle, DE): The British Library / Oak Knoll Press, 2010, First Edition. quarto, oatmeal cloth. 527 pp. The British Library / Oak Knoll Press, This third and final volume of The Henry Davis Gift focuses on South and East European fine bindings, with additional sections on Oriental and..... More