Private libraries association (46 risultati)

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; xvi, 256 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 28 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographic references and index. Other format: Limited ed. of 1250 copie…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; xvi, 256 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 28 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographic references and index. Other format: Limited ed. of 1250 copie…

Printed wrappers, small 8vo, 64 pp, ills. The issue is devoted to: "Edward Ardizzone: a preliminary hand-list of his illustrated books, 1929-1970", by Brian Alderson. From the introduction: ".the compiler decided that - despite the quantity of material involved - it would be a sensible plan to indicate not just the publication d…

Printed wrappers, small 8vo, 64 pp, ills. The issue is devoted to: "Edward Ardizzone: a preliminary hand-list of his illustrated books, 1929-1970", by Brian Alderson. From the introduction: ".the compiler decided that - despite the quantity of material involved - it would be a sensible plan to indicate not just the publication d…

Limited edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 378 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Liber Amicorum / David Chambers -- The Officers -- The Formative Years 1956-19…

Limited edition of 1100 copies. Printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 61, [14] pp. The annual journal published by the Private Libraries Association, which forms a continuing checklist and bibliography of fine press books and privately printed books published in the UK, USA and Australia.This volume for 1966 gives production data and or…

Card Covers. Condizione: Very Good. Folio, softcover, 36 pages. Printed paper covers, stapled as issued. The four articles trace the making of a Penny Magazine from raw materials to finished sheet, describing the sourcing and preparation of paper, the mechanics of stereotyping and wood engraving, and the rapid presswork that ena…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. This collection features selected works from the Private Libraries Association, covering publications from 1956 to 2007. It includes insights into private library collections and bibliographic details relevant to library enthusiasts. The volume is bound in a standard hardcover edition, reflectin…

Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm, 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf…

Cloth, folio, 31 cm, 337 pp, ills. From the blurb: "John Everett Millais (1829-1896) is probably best known today as a leading English painter of the nineteenth century and a founder member in 1848 of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. In the sphere of black-and-white book and periodical illustration he was an outstanding master. H…

Limited edition of 1100 copies. Illustrated printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 59 pp, ills, index, ads. The annual journal published by the Private Libraries Association, which forms a continuing checklist and bibliography of fine press books and privately printed books published in the UK, USA and Australia.This volume for 1963 give…

Limited edition of 1200 copies. Illustrated printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 91 pp. The annual journal published by the Private Libraries Association, which forms a continuing checklist and bibliography of fine press books and privately printed books published in the UK, USA and Australia.This volume for 1971 gives production data…

Limited edition of 1250 copies. Illustrated printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 37 pp, index, ads. The annual journal published by the Private Libraries Association, which forms a continuing checklist and bibliography of fine press books and privately printed books published in the UK, USA and Australia.This volume for 1961 gives prod…

Limited edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 378 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Liber Amicorum / David Chambers -- The Officers -- The Formative Years 1956-19…

Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm, 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf…

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 253 pp, ills. An account of the externals of the book, its production and sale over the past two centuries. Contents include: Introduction; 1 The Book Trade; 2 Words into Type; 3 Paper; 4 Design; 5 Bookbindings; 6 Book-Jackets; 7 Book Illustration; 8 The Three-Decker; 9 Part-issues and Serials; 10 Series Publi…

Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm, 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf…

Cloth, gilt cover device, 8vo, 28 cm, 328 pp, plates, ills. Contents: Section 1. History. Beginnings and first books, 1923-1926 - First years in London, 1926-1927 - Two boys from Queensland take on the London literary establishment, 1927-1929 - Hand-printing and hamstrung at West Hampstead, 1929-1930 - Retrospect. Contents: Sect…

Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm, 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf…

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 253 pp, ills. An account of the externals of the book, its production and sale over the past two centuries. Contents include: Introduction; 1 The Book Trade; 2 Words into Type; 3 Paper; 4 Design; 5 Bookbindings; 6 Book-Jackets; 7 Book Illustration; 8 The Three-Decker; 9 Part-issues and Serials; 10 Series Publi…

Large 8vo. Publishers' dark green cloth; title blocked in gilt on spine. Issued without dust-wrapper.378 pp; 3 blank leaves; B&W photographs in text.Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Association. Describes the origins, growth and history of the Association with bibliography of its publications and articles on an…