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Ker, N. R. [Edited by]

(Book #ID 63448)

Published by Offices of The Royal Historical Society, 96 Cheyne Walk, London Second Edition 1964. London 1964.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original pillar box red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 424 printed pages of text and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[G. F. Smith]

(Book #ID 82326)

Published by G. F. Smith 2004. London 2004.

Hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covered boards. Folio 11½'' x 9½''. The left hand side of the book when opened contains 16 pages of text with technical information about the paper, these are displayed as samples on the right hand side which open up into five large sheets, the reverse of which has a detailed description of the paper and its uses. In Fine condition. Superb sample book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stocker, R. Dimsdale

(Book #ID 85014)

Published by Henry J. Glaisher, 57 Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square, London 1905. 1905.

Publisher's original red card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 60 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine has been reinforced with opaque tape, old sellotape traces to page 29-30 and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Moran, James [Illustrations by Thomas Streatfeild and George Cruikshank] Henry George

(Book #ID 82601)

Published by Westerham Press Limited, Westerham, Kent First Edition 1972. Kent 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, brown title lettering to the front cover label, mid grey end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 55 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition slip case with minimal rubs. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903696002

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Tschichold, Jan

(Book #ID 66702)

Published by Omega Books Ltd., 1 West Street, Ware, Hertfordshire 1985. Hertfordshire 1985.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 236 printed pages of text with monochrome lettering templates. A little wear to the spine ends and corners, ink message dated 1986 to the front and rear free end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm closed tear to the upper fore edge, rubs to the fore edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1850070075

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Shepherd, Margaret

(Book #ID 67882)

Published by David & Charles (Publishers) Ltd., Newton Abbot, Devon First UK Edition 1985. Devon 1985.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715387545

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Norris, F. H. [Malcolm Valentine and Rosalind Dace]

(Book #ID 69086)

Published by Geoffrey Cumberlege at Oxford University Press, Amen House, London Second Impression September 1952. London 1952.

Hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 353 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout with three fold-out diagrams. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners, 10 mm sun fading to the brown of the upper spine where a piece of the wrapper is missing, ink name and address dated 1954 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 10 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, shallow rubs to the gutters and fore edges, not price clipped 30s. Along with this book we have included another 32 page booklet which gives simple instructions on how to make paper at home. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dowding, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 68954)

Published by Wace & Company Ltd., 3-11 Eyre Street Hill, Clerkenwell, London Third and Best Edition 1966. London 1966.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains [xiv] 80 printed pages of text. Small bookplate and serial number to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little rubbing to the edges and corners, not price clipped 35/-, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Orne, Jerrold

(Book #ID 110663)

Published by American Library Association, Chicago, USA Third Edition 1976. 1976.

Third US edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet waxed cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered white back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 333 pp. Ex academic library copy with date plate traces, one stamp and Dewey number to spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shaw, Henry [Introduction by Rowan Watson]

(Book #ID 70685)

Published by Bracken Books London 1994. London 1994.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 11½'' x 9'' 96 pages showing splendid colour and monochrome lettering throughout. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small chip to the top of the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1858912121

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Legat, Michael

(Book #ID 71069)

Published by Robert Hale Limited, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1992. London 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'For Yvette with best wishes and congratulations on heading the list of published work, Michael Legat'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709046383

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Holmes, Richard Rivington [Sir Richard Rivington Holmes, KCVO (16 November 1835 - 22 March 1911) was a British archivist, courtier and librarian to the Queen]. The Plates Printed in facsimile by William Griggs (1832-1911) Chromo-Lithographer to Her Majesty the Queen. [Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, KG, OM, PC, FRS, FBA, DL (25 July 1848 - 19 March 1930) was a British statesman and Conservative Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905].

(Book #ID 97522)

Published by W. Griggs & Sons Limited, Peckham, London First Edition 1893. 1893.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magnificently decorated ornate red, blue, black and gilt front cover, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt coat of arms and elaborate gilt border to the rear cover, red and gilt paste downs. Folio 14¾'' x 11½''. A gorgeous example of the colour printing skills of William Griggs with a full colour illuminated dedication page, frontispiece of The Royal Library, Windsor Castle, 21 pages of text with different colour illuminated chromolithographed borders followed by 152 full-page chromolithographic illustrated bindings. Tipped to the top of the front free end paper is a hand written letter on Windsor Castle headed note paper from the author concerning the publication of this volume dated 2nd November 1889, some three years before it went to press, SIGNED by the author 'R. Holmes'. From Lord Balfour's private library with pencil note to this effect inside the rear end paper. Neatly repaired tear across the top quarter of the spine, contents without any foxing in very near Fine condition. Heavy volume 5 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Burch, R. M. and W. Gamble [Introduction by Ruari McLean]

(Book #ID 95202)

Published by Paul Harris Publishing, Edinburgh in Association with Adam Hilger Ltd., Bristol First Thus Edition 1983. 1983.

First thus edition 1983 reprint of 1910 first edition, hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Burch's book is the only definitive history of colour printing techniques and contains detailed descriptions of chromo-lithography, photo-mechanical processes, colour etching, xylography, intaglio processes, chiaroscuro, Le Blon, Baxter, the Chiswick Press, and many dozens of their topics. Contains [xxii] 281 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0862280125

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Bauman Rare Books

(Book #ID 87022)

Published by Bauman Rare Books, Philadelphia circa 1970. 1970.

12'' x 9''. Contains a selection of exceptional and very well-described books and manuscripts. Soft cover, 115 pages. External tape repair to the bottom half of the spine, contents clean and unmarked. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dalton, Terence [Founder]

(Book #ID 73059)

Published by Terence Dalton Limited, Lavenham, Suffolk First Edition 2003. Suffolk 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 90 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Signed by the Author to the title page 'T. R. Dalton'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dodman, Frank E.

(Book #ID 108228)

Published by Adam & Charles Black, Ltd., 4-6 Soho Square, London 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original wire-stitched card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 20 pp + covers. Thinning of the card fore edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cruse, Amy

(Book #ID 79171)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London Reprinted Edition October 1930 [First Edition August 1930]. London 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Softened spine ends, age darkened closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers, some foxing to the pages and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Binns, Betty [Typeset Examples by Kathie Brown of U.S. Litho]

(Book #ID 76924)

Published by Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, USA First Edition 1989. USA 1989.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel paper covered boards with black cloth spine, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 9'' x 11¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0823004848

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Bauman Rare Books

(Book #ID 87021)

Published by Bauman Rare Books, Philadelphia circa 1970. 1970.

12'' x 9''. Contains a selection of exceptional and very well-described books and manuscripts. Soft cover, 108 pages. Light shelf rubbing, contents clean and unmarked. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Portal, Sir Francis

(Book #ID 77092)

Published by University Press, Oxford First Edition 1962. Oxford 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt illustrated spine and front cover, grey illustrated end papers. 4to 11'' x 7½''. Contains 98 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and monochrome photographs. Slight age darkening to the closed page edges, rubbed corners, ink name and date to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition glassine dust wrapper with one small tear to the top of the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Haines, Edmund N.

(Book #ID 78230)

Published by W. J. Adams, 32 Pudding Lane, London Second Edition 1880. London 1880.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 59 printed pages of charts throughout. Spine ends scuffed, shallow rubs to the corners, damp stains to the primrose end papers, ink name to the front paste down and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 80049)

Published by Alan Cristea Gallery, 31 Cork Street, London First Thus Edition 2004. London 2004.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, grey title lettering to the spine, grey end papers. Quarto 9½'' x 8''. Unpaginated printed pages of colour artwork illustrations with descriptions. Gallery ink stamp to the front free end paper. In Fine clean unopened condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bolitho, Hector [Edited by]

(Book #ID 81394)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 15 North Audley Street, London First Edition Autumn 1943. London 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt title to the spine and front cover, irregularly cut edges. Quarto 10½'' x 7¼''. Contains 147 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations and photographs on coated paper throughout. Some darkening of the cloth where pieces of the wrapper are missing, ink message dated 1973 to the front free end paper, a few of the pages with tan age spots. Near Very Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with two 25 mm pieces of paper missing to the top and foot of the spine, 40 mm piece of paper missing to the centre of the rear gutter, chips to the corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Philip, I. G. [Bodleian Library]

(Book #ID 94346)

Published by The Bodleian Library, Oxford First Edition 1951. 1951.

First edition in publisher's original plain sewn card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 7 printed pages of text followed by 24 full-page monochrome plates. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Whithard, Philip

(Book #ID 108655)

Published by Crosby Lockwood and Son, 7 Stationers Hall Court, London First Edition 1909. 1909.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original beige cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in black, black end sheets. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains illuminated colour frontispiece, (vii), 148 pp + vi pp illustrated catalogue with illuminated tissue-guarded colour plates and monochrome illustrations and initials throughout. Smart heraldic bookplate to the front free end paper, spine age darkened, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Preface by W. R. J. (William Roscoe Jones) Liverpool Athenæum

(Book #ID 109917)

Printed for the Proprietors of the Athenaeum Liverpool, by Wittingham and Wilkins, Chiswick Press, London 1864. 1864.

Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, rear end paper printer Chiswick Press repeated in centre page as colophon with sizeable full early trademark of standing lion holding shield, mahogany end papers. Quarto. 9½'' x 6¾''. Contains (xxxvi) with monochrome woodcut, 589 pp, hare and ivy and animal woodcut headers, ivy capital letters. Rubbing to the spine caps and corners, front end paper cracked but holding, foxing to the early end papers and not beyond the preface. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lister, Raymond

(Book #ID 88494)

Published by Robin Garton, New Bond Street, London First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers, [softback]. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906030013

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[The Arts Council]

(Book #ID 83583)

Published by The Arts Council, First Edition 1949. 1949.

First edition in publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 7''. Contains 30 printed pages of text with 16 monochrome photographic plates on coated paper. Weeping of the staple, 40 mm tear down from the top of the spine, shallow rubs to the edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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J. Littlejohns and A. C. Horth

(Book #ID 83799)

Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd., Parker Street, Kingsway, London 1932. London 1932.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 24 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour diagrams and illustrations throughout. Light rubs to the cover edges, some sun fading to the cover and in Very Good clean condition, priced 2/6, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Schreuders, Piet

(Book #ID 108764)

Published by Virgin Books Ltd., 61-63 Portobello Road, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back], illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 259 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. A little wear to the tips of the front corners only and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0907080189

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Mell, George

(Book #ID 97563)

Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Church Street, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire 1986. 1986.

Publisher's original colour illustrated stapled card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 32 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0852635192

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Izaak Enschedé [Printers Guild in Haarlem] Jan van Krimpen.

(Book #ID 94718)

Published by Haarlem, Holland, Enschede 1968. 1968.

Uniform matching publisher's original plain cream covers wrapped in deep burgundy card wrap covers [soft back], cream gilt title lettering to the spines and to the front covers. Quarto 10½'' x 7''. Contains 159; 159; 18 printed pages of text. All in Fine condition in Very Good condition matching open-fronted slip case. Small folded card dated 1974 loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stuart, Denis

(Book #ID 94298)

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., Shopwyke Hall, Chichester, Sussex First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains [viii] 120 printed pages of text. Bookplate inside the front cover. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850338212

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James McNaughton Paper Group [Wm Valicenti; Patrick King]

(Book #ID 100418)

Published by James McNaughton Paper Group Ltd., Jaymac House, Church Manorway, Erith, Kent.

Publisher's original embossed and debossed and printed one match colour card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 14'' x 10¾''. Contains approximately 50 pages of paper and printing samples including foil stamped, one match colour. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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