WHAT A BUSINESS MAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PRINTING AND BOOKMAKING
Hammond: W.B. Conkey Co, 1929. cloth. Printing. 8vo. cloth. 130 pages. Fourth edition. Illustrated and including a glossary of technical terms.
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DAILY MAIL GOES TO PRESS ... 12 SOUVENIR PICTURES
London: Associated Newspapers Ltd, n.d.. paper wrappers. Daily Mail. small 8vo. paper wrappers. (10) pages. One page of introductory text followed by 12 full page illustrations with text describing all the production of this newspaper. Fold mark in middle of front cover.
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POCKET PICTURE BOOK OF `MONOTYPE' MACHINES
Salfords: The Monotype Corporation, n.d.. stiff paper wrappers. Monotype. 12mo. stiff paper wrappers. 22, (2) pages. With many illustrations of equipment. Uneven fading to covers, else a very good copy.
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PRESSES DE PROVINCE
(Paris): Librairie Giraud-Badin, 1997. stiff paper wrappers. France. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. unpaginated. 410 livres imprimés dans 111 villes de France. Text in French. Catalogue of 410 books organized by province. Illustrated in black-and-white throughout. A loosely laid-in plate indicates that this copy came from the reference library and stock of H.P. Kraus. Minor wear.
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VOYAGES DE DÉCOUVERTE AU CANADA, ENTRE LES ANNÉES 1534 ET 1542, JAQUES QUARTIER, LE SIEUR DE ROBERVAL, JEAN ALPHONSE DE XANCTOIGNE, &C
Quebec: Imprime Chez William Cowan Et Fils, 1927. wrappers. Canada. 8vo. wrappers. (6), 130 pages. Originally published in 1843. History of the three voyages of discovery to Canada made by Jacques Cartier. With one fold out map and an appendix. Wrappers slightly soiled, spine tanned. Small label on the front wrapper.
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On July 3, 1886, in the composing room of the New York Tribune, an historic event took place
N.P.: Mergenthaler Linotype Company, 1961. paper portfolio containing the DePol reproduction, text on the first leaf. DePol, John. oblong 8vo. paper portfolio containing the DePol reproduction, text on the first leaf. Keepsake issued by the Mergenthaler Company to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the invention of Ottmar Mergenthaler's linotype machine. Mergenthaler commissioned John DePol to do a wood-engraving of this scene as a broadside to be inserted in this brochure.
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COUNTER
Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Center for the Book, 1996. self paper wrappers. small 4to. self paper wrappers. 30 pages. Number 5, Fall 1996. Table of contents. Includes articles, reviews, notes on contributors. Tipped in paper specimens. Black and white illustrations.
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OAK KNOLL BOOKS
New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Books, 1996. paper wrappers. Private Press. 8vo. paper wrappers. 129 pages. Catalogue 188. Catalogue no.188, featuring over 200 books from the 1996 Oak Knoll Fest. Includes a note on the festival and sketches of each of the 16 private presses featured.
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JOST AMMAN'S KUNST UND LEHRBÜCHEN
London, England: Eugrammia Press, 1971. paper-covered boards, slipcase. Amman, Jost. 16mo. paper-covered boards, slipcase. 32 pages; unpaginated. 2 Volumes. Notes and introduction by Eric Quayle. A translation of Amman's work. Select bibliography, Biographies of Amman and his publisher Sigmund Feyerabend. With a companion volume with facsimile illustrations. Slipcase lightly tanned.
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LIBRARY CLUB BROCHURE, JOHN WANAMAKER.|THE
Philadelphia: n.p., 1899. stapled stiff paper wrappers. Library Club. 12mo. stapled stiff paper wrappers. not paginated, but 16 pages. Illustrated brochure, facsimile holographic letter to prospective customer, mailing card, with original envelope and stamp. Promotional material for the 20-vol. set of "The International Library" of literature, issued in various bindings, and available to Library Club members for a limited time at half the regular price. "The enclosed booklet tells all about the Club; if you don't read it NOW,... Read More
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GOETHE, 1749-1832
(Paris): Éditions des Bibliothèques Nationales, 1932. stiff paper wrappers. Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von. small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (viii), vii, (i), 233, (7) pages. Exposition organisée pour commémorer le centenaire de la mort de Goethe. Text in French. Catalogue of an exhibition held in 1932 on the 100th anniversary of Goethe's death. Foreword by Julien Cain and an introduction by Charles Andler. Lists 812 books, letters, and manuscripts and includes 26 plates. A loosely laid-in plate indicates that this... Read More
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STUDENTS' TYPE STUDY LEAFLETS
Redhill: The Monotype Corp, n.d.. stiff paper wrappers with leaflets loosely inserted. Printing. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers with leaflets loosely inserted. Printed in two colors. Four leaflets inserted covering Letter Forms, Proportions, Metal Type, and Planning a printed job. Foxing along hinge.
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1882 - 1957, 75 YEARS OF LITHOGRAPHY
New York: Lithographers' Journal, 1957. spiral bound stiff paper wrappers. Lithography. 4to. spiral bound stiff paper wrappers. 99, 63 pages. Being the entire issue of Lithographers' Journal, September 1957, Part II. With many plates in color. Near fine.
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LIVRES ET MANUSCRITS ANCIENS RARES ET PRECIEUX, CATALOGUE PUBLIE A L'OCCASION DU CENTENAIRE DE NOTRE LIBRAIRE, 1890-1990
Paris: Francois et Rodolphe Chamonal, 1990. cloth. Chamonal, Francois Et Rodolphe. 4to. cloth. Not paginated. Catalogue which describes 100 items as a celebration of the one hundred anniversary of Chamonal. Well-illustrated, some are in color. Text in French. Corners bumped.
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BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS
Toledo: The Toledo Museum of Art, n.d.. paper wrappers. 8vo. paper wrappers. unpaginated. The Toledo Museum of Art, The George W. Stevens Gallery. Exhibition catalogue of early books and manuscripts from the George W. Stevens Gallery. Black-and-white illustrations. Wrappers rubbed.
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SELECTION OF CHOICE FRENCH BOOKS MOST OF THEM RECENTLY ACQUIRED FROM TWO DISTINGUISHED EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
by 98
New York: H.P. Kraus, n.d.. boards. Kraus, H.P.. 4to. boards. (iv), 124 pages. With many tipped-in plates. Piece missing from head of spine. Covers and spine faded.
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CENTENARY CATALOGUE OF IMPORTANT MANUSCRIPTS AND PRINTED BOOKS OF THE 11TH TO THE 19TH CENTURY
New York: Lathrop C. Harper, Inc, 1981. stiff paper wrappers. Harper, Lathrop C.. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. Not paginated. Short history of the firm followed by descriptions of 100 items. Illustrated. A few annotations in ink on front cover.
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IHREM VEREHRTEN VERLEGER
Berlin: Carl Heymanns, 1896. stiff paper wrappers. Loewenstein, Otto. large 12mo. stiff paper wrappers. xiv, 162 pages. First edition. Otto Loewenstein celebrates twenty-five years in publishing. A collection of poems and remembrances. The firm invited a group of friends and colleages to contribute. In German black letter. Spine chipped. Covers rubbed. Foxing to initial and terminal pages.
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CATALOGUE OF PRACTICAL AND USEFUL BOOKS ON EDUCATION; DOMESTIC ECONOMY; ETC.
London: Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper, n.d.. stiff paper wrappers. large 12mo. stiff paper wrappers. 38 pages. A catalogue of books arranged by topic, which include morality and religion, education, domestic economy and architecture. Front panel soiled and worn, corners creased.
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EULOGIES TO THE LATE PRESIDENT, JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY, DELIVERED IN THE ROTUNDA OF THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL, NOVEMBER 24, 1963
New Britain, CT: J.L. Kapica, 1964. limp black leather stamped in gilt, all edges gilt. Miniature Books. miniature book (6.5 x 5 cm.). limp black leather stamped in gilt, all edges gilt. 30, (2) pages. "A limited edition of this book has been printed from hand set Garamond Old Style type on Stratmore Text paper." Not in Bradbury. Contributions by Mike Mansfield, Earl Warren, and John McCormack.
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DELAWARE STATE MANUAL CONTAINING OFFICIAL LIST OF OFFICERS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COUNTY OFFICERS 1953
(Dover, DE): Secretary of State, 1953. stiff paper wrappers. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 82 pages. A compilation of all state officers in the executive and legislative branches, and county officers. Includes election returns from 1952. Index. Black and white illustrations. Covers lightly soiled.
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TRANSACTIONS OF THE DELAWARE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE. VOLUME 5 1974 AND VOLUME 6 1975. EDITED BY JOHN C. KRAFT
Newark: The Delaware Academy of Science, 1976. cloth. 8vo. cloth. 357 pages. Foreword by John C. Kraft. Volume 5 contains seven articles on "The Pre-European Archaeology of Delaware" including ones by C.A. Weslager, Elwood S. Wilkins, Jr., Ronald A. Thomas and others. Volume 6 contains ten articles on "Science and Archaeology in Colonial Delaware" including ones by Harold B. Hancock, Pearl G. Herlihy, Allen G. Schiek and others..
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ZEHNTER JAHRESBERICHT
Mainz: Buhdruckerei H. Prickarts, 1911. paper wrappers. Gutenberg-Gesellschaft. 8vo. paper wrappers. 59 pages. Yearly report of the Gutenberg-Gesellschaft for 1911. Includes a chapter on the first 100 years of German book illustration. Inscription on front wrapper.
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PROSPECTUS OF FINE BOOKS TO BE PUBLISHED BY THE LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH SERIES 1957.|A
(New York, NY: The Limited Editions Club), 1957. paper-covered boards. Limited Editions Club. 8vo. paper-covered boards. 14, (2) pages. Prospectus of the LEC's twenty-sixth series. Introductory comments.
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FRANZÖSISCHE MALER ILLUSTRIEREN BUCHER
Stuttgart: Graphischen Sammlung der Staatsgalerie, 1965. paper-covered boards. 4to. paper-covered boards. 126, (2) pages. Catalogue of an exhibition of French book illustration organized by the Graphischen Sammlung of the Staatsgalerie of Stuttgart. A near fine copy. Covers nineteenth and twentieth century illustration from Meissonier through Miro (1958). Discusses Dore, Changall, Maillol, Matisse, Picasso, Leger. Well illustrated with some plates in color. Detailed bibliographical checklist. Index.
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