JAMES, JANET CRAIG

Jeremy Gates and the Magic Key Being the Fictionalized Account of How Printing Was Brought to the New Colony of Nova Scotia in 1752 By John Bushell . . . That Time Printers of the Boston Newsletter

Ontario, Canada: Penumbra Press, 1986. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. ISBN: 0920806325. B&W Illustrations; This is a trade paperback book. This book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The text pages are clean and bright. "The time: 1750. The place: Halifax, Nova Scotia. When a man can read and write, he has the magic key. He can become anything he wants - says old-country schoolmaster Jonas Wakefield to illiterate, twelve-year-old, Jeremy Gates." (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 43138

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: 0920806325 Books On Books Janet Craig James Printing Printing presses Reading Printers

KELLY, ERIC P.

At the Sign of the Golden Compass a Tale of the Printing House of Christopher Plantin in Antwerp, 1576

New York: Macmillan Company, 1938. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Raymond Lufkin. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. There is some beginning toning to the edges of the text block. "Plantin was a prolific printer and prosperous entrepreneur, publishing more than 40 editions of emblem books. His most important work is considered to be the Biblia Regia (King's Bible) , also known as the Plantin Polyglot. Facing increasing pressure and turmoil in the Netherlands, Plantin needed to find a patron that would not fall victim to claims of heresy or being a Protestant sympathizer. In spite of clerical opposition, Plantin was encouraged by King Philip II of Spain, who sent him the learned Benito Arias Montano to lead the editorship. " "Morning that was blithe and red in the month of June, 1576, in the reign of our gracious lady, Elizabeth, Regina, came slanting across the City of London." (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 43200

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books Eric P. Kelly Christopher Plantin Printing Printing Houses Raymond Lufkin Books on Books

KELLY, ERIC P.

At the Sign of the Golden Compass a Tale of the Printing House of Christopher Plantin in Antwerp, 1576

New York: Macmillan Company, 1938. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Raymond Lufkin. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. There is some beginning toning to the edges of the text block. "Morning that was blithe and red in the month of June, 1576, in the reign of our gracious lady, Elizabeth, Regina, came slanting across the City of London.". Very Good+ .

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Book number: 31729

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: The Book Arts Eric P. Kelly Christopher Plantin Printing Printing Houses Raymond Lufkin The Book Arts

ANTIQUARIAAT FRITS KNUF

Artists and the Book Part II: Some Illustrated Books: Catalogue 150

Netherlands: Antiquariaat Frits Knuf, 1986. Booklet. B&W Illustrations; This is an oblong booklet with heavy illustrated cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The booklet is in Very Good+ condition. The booklet and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright.. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 42868

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books Antiquariaat Frits Knuf Book Catalogues Illustrated Books Artists

KODAK

Screen Process Printing with Kodak Ektagraph Film

Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Co, 1952. 1st Printing. Stapled wraps. B&W Illustrations; This is a thin trade sized booklet. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The edges of the booklet has some light edge wear and rubbing. There is a tear to the bottom spine end. The front cover of the booklet has an ink stamped date on it. The text pages are clean and bright. "KODAK EKTAGRAPHIC HC Slide Film is a negative-working, orthochromatic film that is designed for making reverse-text black-and-white title slides (e. G, if your originals have black letters on a white background, they will reproduce as white letters on a black background). This film, features extremely high contrast, and wide exposure anddevelopment latitude—you get high contrast with opaqueblacks and clear whites." (from 123px website). Very Good .

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Book number: 45246

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Graphic Arts Kodak Eastman Corporation Silk Screening Arts And Crafts Ektagraphic Film Processing Slide Projectors

LICHTBLAU, JOSEPH

How to Write a Short, Short Story

New York, NY: Rood Printing Service, 1931. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Stapled wraps. This is a trade sized booklet with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The booklet is in Very Good- condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The booklet and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The booklet has a vertical crease to the entire booklet (looks as if someone folded it to sit in a pocket). The booklet covers have some light toning, to the spine and spine joints. The text pages are clean and bright.. Very Good- .

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Book number: 46142

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books Joseph Lichtblau Writing Short Stories Literature How To Write

THE PUBLISHERS' CIRCULAR LIMITED

The English Catalogue of Books for 1955

Surrey, England: The Publishsers' Circular Limited, 1956. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. This is an Ex-Library copy. The book is in Very Good condition. The only library markings are two library of congress catalogue numbers on the front book cover and again on the front endpaper. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The text pages are clean and bright. "The English Catalogue of Books began publication in 1864, with a volume covering 1835-1863. Subsequent volumes, eventually published annually, covered later years, until 1968, when the catalogues ceased publication. A retrospective volume published in 1914 covered 1801-1835, so the full run covers UK publications from 1801 through 1968. Index volumes to the catalogue were also published, and included below when available. Volumes below are filed by their years of coverage, not their years of publication. Issue copyright renewals have not been found, though we do not know whether renewal was required for this UK publication." (the online Books page website). Very Good .

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Book number: 43161

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books Publishers' Circular Limited Book Publishing Publishing Books on Books

LINDER, LESLIE & BEATRIX POTTER

The History of `the Tale of Peter Rabbit'

London, England: Warne, 1976. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0723219885. Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The text pages are generally clean and bright. There is a previous owner's inked gift notation on the front endpaper and another one on the reverse of the half title page. "Peter Rabbit is a fictional animal character in various children's stories by English author Beatrix Potter. A mischievous, adventurous young rabbit who wears a blue jacket, he first appeared in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902, and subsequently in five more books between 1904 and 1912. The six books by Potter featuring Peter Rabbit have sold over 150 million copies. Spin-off merchandise includes dishes, wallpaper, painting books, board games and dolls. In 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character." (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 48498

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: 0723219885 Young Adult Leslie Linder Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Rabbits Children's Book Characters

MAGEE, DAVID / GRABHORN PRESS

Catalogue of Some Five Hundred Examples of the Printing of Edwin & Robert Grabhorn Offered for Sale at the Book Shop of David Magee

San Francisco, CA: Grabhorn Press, 1960. 1st Trade Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. This is an oversized paperback book with cardstock covers and a string bound spine The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The covers have yapped edges, which, unfortunately, have some bumping, wear and small edge nicks. The text pages are clean and bright. The rear endpaper has a previous owner's inked notations about particular books. Laid in is a large single-fold brochure with a notice about David Magee's bookshop moving to FIllmore street. "The Grabhorn brothers, Robert and Edwin, began printing in their hometown of Indianapolis around 1912. Their Indiana efforts never attracted much notice, but in 1919 they moved to San Francisco and opened the Grabhorn Press, which at first focused on advertising and other job printing. Their handiwork attracted the interest of the Book Club of California, an organization devoted to artistic bookmaking. Through commissions for the Book Club, the Grabhorn brothers turned their attention to the printing of fine limited editions. The 1920s marked a period in American culture when there was growing interest in books as a luxury product and the Grabhorn Press became an integral part of the fine press movement." (from Connecticut College). Very Good .

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Book number: 46479

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books David Magee Publisher Grabhorn Press Book Dealer Catalogue

MAGEE, DAVID / GRABHORN PRESS

Ladies & Gentlemen: David Magee Takes Great Pleasure in Presenting for the Delection of All Lovers of Fine and Exotic Printing the Grabhorns at Play with Nineteenth Century Types

San Francisco, CA: David Magee / Grabhorn Press, 1959. Other. B&W Illustrations; This is a one page advertising flier folded in half (making four pages) advertising a new Grabhorn book for 1959 - Nineteenth Century Type - which David Magee was featuring in his shop. The flier is in Very Good condition. There is some light wear to the spine ends and corners, and some light horizontal creasing to the item. There are a couple of spots of finger dirt to the covers. "In 1923 David Bickersteth Magee opened a bookshop in San Francisco, California. A successful book and manuscripts dealer, he served as president of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the Roxburghe Club of San Francisco, and the Book Club of California. He was also a member of the Bohemian Club and the Grolier Club. Magee was the author of several books, including Jam Tomorrow (1941) , Bibliography of the Grabhorn Press, 1915 - 1940 (1940) , Bibliography of the Grabhorn Press, 1940 - 1956 (1957) , Infinite Riches (1973) , and many articles in Bookman's Weekly. David Magee died on July 17, 1977. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy. ". Very Good .

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Book number: 44943

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books David Magee Publisher Grabhorn Press Type Faces Small Publishers Small Press Typography Limited Editions

MARITAIN, JACQUES

Visit at St. Ann's Chapel

Palo Alto, CA: Pied Piper Press, 1954. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Pamphlet. Illustrated by Andre Girard. B&W Illustrations; This is a thin, trade sized pamphlet with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. Undated, but 1954. The pamphlet is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. This essay by Jacques Maritain discusses his visit to St. Ann's Chapel in San Jose, CA and includes eight original serigraphs by Andre Girard, hand printed by Pied Piper Press. The pamphlet has some beginning creasing and bumping to the bottom corners of the covers and text pages. The text pages have some beginning toning to the edges.. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 31355

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: The Book Arts Jacques Maritain Andre Girard Essays Illustrated editions Pied Piper Press Limited Editions San Jose, CA The Book Arts

MEYNELL, FRANCIS

English Printed Books

London, England: Collins, 1948. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. B&W and Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. There is some light bumping and edge wear to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. The text pages are mostly clean and bright, though a bit generally toned. The endpapers have noticeable toning and a couple of spots of foxing. The dust jacket ahs some edge wear, nicking and small edge tears, along with rubbing to the spine joints. "Nobody in this country knows more about book production than Sir Francis Meynell. He is a skilled typographer buy he recognises that the secret of producing a good book lies not only in the typography but in the general design." (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Book number: 43209

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books Francis Meynell Book Printing Typography Printing Printers Books on Books

HOLLISTON MILLS

Permanent Papers and the Subject of Author's Editions (Author's Edition)

Norwood, MA: The Holliston Mills, 1934. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good- condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The tan cloth covers have toning (especially to the spine and edges) and some ground-in dirt and tidemarking. The top spine end has a chip missing from the top layer of cloth. The text pages are clean and bright. "In a few words, here is our thought: - We suggest that a part of the first printing of any book of obvious literary merit or the work of a popular author be made in a special edition which might be termed an Author's Edition." (from Wikipedia) The book shows the different types of papers, lettering, engravings and more that the company provides to publishers.. Very Good- .

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Book number: 43177

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books on Books Book Production Book Printing Printing Holliston Mills Author's Editions

MORISON, STANLEY

English Prayer Books an Introduction to the Literature of Christian Public Worship

London, England: Cambridge University Press, 1943. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. This book is in Very Good condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The covers have rubbing and some ground-in dirt. The text pages are generally clean and bright. There are occasional spots of foxing throughout. "Stanley Morison (6 May 1889 – 11 October 1967) was an influential British typographer, printing executive and historian of printing. Largely self-educated, he promoted higher standards in printing and an awareness of the best printing and typefaces of the past. From the 1920s Morison became an influential adviser to the British Monotype Corporation, advising them on type design. His strong aesthetic sense was a force within the company, which starting shortly before his joining became increasingly known for commissioning popular, historically-influenced designs that revived some of the best typefaces of the past, with particular attention to the middle period of printing from the Renaissance to the late eighteenth-century, and creating and licensing several new type designs that would become popular. Original typefaces commissioned under Morison's involvement included Times New Roman, Gill Sans and Perpetua, while revivals of older designs included Bembo, Ehrhardt and Bell. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good .

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Book number: 44473

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books Stanley Morison Prayer Books English Publishing Problems Of Worship

MORISON, STANLEY

Four Centuries of Fine Printing One Hundred and Ninety-Two Facsimiles of Pages from Books Printed at Presses Established between 1465 and 1924

London, England: Ernets Benn Limited, 1960. Reprint. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; This is the student's Edition. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good- dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket has a couple of small edge tears and spots of ground-in dirt. There is an inked number on the bottom front flap corner. "Stanley Morison (6 May 1889 – 11 October 1967) was an influential British typographer, printing executive and historian of printing. Largely self-educated, he promoted higher standards in printing and an awareness of the best printing and typefaces of the past. From the 1920s Morison became an influential adviser to the British Monotype Corporation, advising them on type design. His strong aesthetic sense was a force within the company, which starting shortly before his joining became increasingly known for commissioning popular, historically-influenced designs that revived some of the best typefaces of the past, with particular attention to the middle period of printing from the Renaissance to the late eighteenth-century, and creating and licensing several new type designs that would become popular. Original typefaces commissioned under Morison's involvement included Times New Roman, Gill Sans and Perpetua, while revivals of older designs included Bembo, Ehrhardt and Bell." (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 43178

Catalogue: Books on Books

Keywords: Books On Books Stanley Morison Typography Printing