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  • Handbuch der Original-Graphik - Register Band. by SÖHN, Gerhart.
    SÖHN, Gerhart.
    Handbuch der Original-Graphik - Register Band. in deutschen Zeitschriften, Mappenwerken, Kunstbüchern und Katalogen (HDO)

    Düsseldorf: Editions GS, 1994. First edition of this index / Register of the six volumes of this handbook. Limited to 600 (unnumbered) copies. Clean grey linen with black titles. No wrapper. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Glossy paper. 42pp with a handful of black and white illustrations to the final pages. 285 by 215mm (11¼ by 8½ inches).

    Book ID: 3629
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  • Histoire de l'origine et des premiers progrès de l'imprimerie. by MARCHAND, P. J.
    MARCHAND, P. J.
    Histoire de l'origine et des premiers progrès de l'imprimerie.

    Edition: First Edition

    Paris: La Haye, Veuve Le Vier et Pierre Paupie, 1740. First edition. Two parts in one volume. Recent full calf. Gilt titles to burgundy coloured label. "This work is from an historical, literary, and typographic point of view, of high interest." (Bigmore & Wyman). The allegorical frontspiece by J.V. Schley shows Minerva and Mercury, descending from Heaven, granting the gift of printing to Germany who in turn gives it to England, Holland, France, and Italy. An attractive page from 1524 with woodcut and colophon tipped in. Owner's bookpate to the front end paper. A lovely copy, recently sympathetically rebound. Internally clean and bright, with just a touch of darkening to the edges of the first and last pages. xii,…

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    Paris: La Haye, Veuve Le Vier et Pierre Paupie, 1740. First edition. Two parts in one volume. Recent full calf. Gilt titles to burgundy coloured label. "This work is from an historical, literary, and typographic point of view, of high interest." (Bigmore & Wyman). The allegorical frontspiece by J.V. Schley shows Minerva and Mercury, descending from Heaven, granting the gift of printing to Germany who in turn gives it to England, Holland, France, and Italy. An attractive page from 1524 with woodcut and colophon tipped in. Owner's bookpate to the front end paper. A lovely copy, recently sympathetically rebound. Internally clean and bright, with just a touch of darkening to the edges of the first and last pages. xii, 1-118. 1-152 pp. Première édition. Deux parties en un seul volume. Veau complet récent. Titres dorés à l'étiquette marron. "Ce travail est d'un point de vue historique, littéraire et typographique, d'un grand intérêt." (Bigmore & Wyman). Le fronton allégorique de J.V. Schley montre Minerve et Mercure, descendant du Ciel, accordant le don de l'imprimerie à l'Allemagne qui à son tour le donne à l'Angleterre, la Hollande, la France et l'Italie. Une page attrayante de 1524 avec gravure sur bois et colophon à l'envers. Bookpate du propriétaire sur le premier papier. Un bel exemplaire, récemment rebondi avec sympathie. Intérieur propre et lumineux, avec juste une touche d'assombrissement sur les bords des première et dernière pages. xii, 1-118. 1-152 pp.

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    Book ID: 1778
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  • Initials and Pseudonyms: A Dictionary of Literary Disguises. by CUSHING, William
    CUSHING, William
    Initials and Pseudonyms: A Dictionary of Literary Disguises. First series.

    London: Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1886. Scarce edition. Hardback in dark green / grey cloth, with black floral decoration to border of boards. Gilt title to spine. Top edge gilt. In good condition, inside and out. iv, 603 pp. 265 x 180 mm (10½ x 7 inches).

    Book ID: 3945
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  • John Crome the Elder. I Text and a critical catalogue II Illustrations. by GOLDBERG, Norman L.
    GOLDBERG, Norman L.
    John Crome the Elder. I Text and a critical catalogue II Illustrations.

    Oxford: Phaidon Press, 1978. Two volumes of this Catalogue Raisonné of Crome's work. Both volumes First Edition. Cream cloth in dust wrappers. Both of the wrappers are in good, sound condition, with a little fading to the top edge only. Slight water staining to the bottom part of the spine. No chips or tears. Cream cloth is in good, clean condition. Internally clean and tidy throughout - nice copies. xxv, 1-321,. 166 pages. Vol I. includes 16 full page colour plates. Vol II gives 242 images of Crome's work, portrayed in sepia. 290 x 220 mm (11½ x 8¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3255
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  • Le Bouquiniste Belge: Bulletin mensuel de livres by VYT Camille.
    VYT Camille.
    Le Bouquiniste Belge: Bulletin mensuel de livres Deux années complètes - 1877 et 1888. 24 catalogues

    Gand / Ghent: Camille Vyt, Libraire, 1877. Two full years of the catalogues of Belgian bookseller, Camille Vyt. Each catalogue lists in excess of 400 items available. Grey cloth with marbled boards and Burgundy label to spine stating "Livres Ancien." The covers are a little dusty, but still sound and without significant wear. Inside, the catalogues are neatly bound, and are in good clean condition. A few light marginalia only. Each catalogue is 24 pages (unless noted below). The contents comprise: Jan 1877, 452 items. Fev 1877, 459 items. Mars 1877, 533 items. Avril 1877, 442 items. Mai 1877, 473 items. Juin 1877, 464 items. Juil 1877, 471 items and a list of portraits available. Aoút 1877, 488 items.…

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    Gand / Ghent: Camille Vyt, Libraire, 1877. Two full years of the catalogues of Belgian bookseller, Camille Vyt. Each catalogue lists in excess of 400 items available. Grey cloth with marbled boards and Burgundy label to spine stating "Livres Ancien." The covers are a little dusty, but still sound and without significant wear. Inside, the catalogues are neatly bound, and are in good clean condition. A few light marginalia only. Each catalogue is 24 pages (unless noted below). The contents comprise: Jan 1877, 452 items. Fev 1877, 459 items. Mars 1877, 533 items. Avril 1877, 442 items. Mai 1877, 473 items. Juin 1877, 464 items. Juil 1877, 471 items and a list of portraits available. Aoút 1877, 488 items. Sept 1877, 447 items. Oct 1877, 508 items. Nov 1877, 457 items (Including a list of plans, cartes & Gravures). Déc 1877, 484 items. Jan 1878, 468 items. Fév 1878, 439 items. Avril 1878, 486 items. Jan 1878, 485 items. Mai 1878, 504 items. Juin 1878, 452 items. Juil 1878, 442 items. Aoút 1878, 516 items. Sept 1878, 477 items. Oct 1878, 475 items. Nov 1878, 415 items plus a list of gravures and portraits. Déc 1878, 472 items. In this period, it was unusual to be a named woman in business, and Vyt is the only bookseller in Belgium identifiable as female in an 1894 International Directory of Booksellers. 230 by 160mm (9 by 6¼ inches).

    . Deux années complètes de catalogues du libraire belge Camille Vyt. Chaque catalogue répertorie plus de 400 articles disponibles. Toile grise, plats marbrés et étiquette bourguignonne au dos indiquant "Livres Ancien". Les couvertures sont un peu poussiéreuses, mais encore saines et sans usure notable. A l'intérieur, les catalogues sont reliés avec soin et sont en bon état de propreté. Seules quelques légères marginalisations ont été relevées. Chaque catalogue compte 24 pages (sauf indication contraire ci-dessous). Le contenu comprend : Janv 1877, 452 articles. Fev 1877, 459 articles. Mars 1877, 533 articles. Avril 1877, 442 articles. Mai 1877, 473 pièces. Juin 1877, 464 articles. Juil 1877, 471 pièces et une liste des portraits disponibles. Août 1877, 488 pièces. Sept 1877, 447 pièces. Oct 1877, 508 pièces. Nov 1877, 457 articles (dont une liste de plans, cartes et gravures). Déc 1877, 484 pièces. Janv 1878, 468 pièces. Fév 1878, 439 pièces. Avril 1878, 486 pièces. Janv 1878, 485 pièces. Mai 1878, 504 pièces. Juin 1878, 452 articles. Juil 1878, 442 pièces. Août 1878, 516 pièces. Sept 1878, 477 pièces. Oct 1878, 475 pièces. Nov 1878, 415 pièces plus une liste de gravures et de portraits. Déc 1878, 472 pièces. À cette époque, il était inhabituel d'être une femme nommée dans les affaires, et Vyt est la seule libraire en Belgique identifiée comme femme dans un annuaire international des libraires de 1894. 230 by 160mm.

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    Book ID: 4157
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  • Le Livre. Les plus beaux exemplaires de la Bibliothèque Nationale. by La Tradition Française - André Lejard
    La Tradition Française - André Lejard
    Le Livre. Les plus beaux exemplaires de la Bibliothèque Nationale.

    Paris: Éditions du Chêne, 1942. First edition. In publisher's blue hardback cloth binding, inside original unclipped dust jacket. Illustrated with b/w and colour plates including some tipped-in. Dust jacket is a little grubby, has some edge tears and one repair. 170 pages plus 16 page adverts. 320 x 250 mm (12½ x 9¾ inches).

    . Première édition. Dans la reliure en toile cartonnée bleue de l'éditeur, à l'intérieur de la jaquette d'origine non clipsée. Illustré de planches n/b et couleurs dont certaines encartées. La jaquette est un peu sale, a quelques déchirures sur les bords et une réparation. 170 pages plus 16 pages de publicités. 320 x 250 mm

    Book ID: 3786
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  • Life and Labours of Hablot Knight Browne "Phiz" by Thomson, David Croal
    Thomson, David Croal
    Life and Labours of Hablot Knight Browne "Phiz" With one hundred and thirty illustrations

    London: Chapman and Hall Limited, 1884. A sound copy of this first edition, limited to 250 copies, and initialled by the author to the limitation page. Original light brown hardback cloth with embossed titles and black illustration to the front board. A little darkening and staining. Slight bumping to edges, but still sound. Yellow end papers. Frontis portrait of Phiz, with paper guard (this with foxing and offsetting). Title with limitation to verso. The first gather is a little loose, and becoming detached to the top half, but still holding. The rest of the book is sound, with a touch of foxing and offsetting only. Mainly clean and tidy. Includes index's of Phiz's works. 246, [i], pp. 295 by…

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    London: Chapman and Hall Limited, 1884. A sound copy of this first edition, limited to 250 copies, and initialled by the author to the limitation page. Original light brown hardback cloth with embossed titles and black illustration to the front board. A little darkening and staining. Slight bumping to edges, but still sound. Yellow end papers. Frontis portrait of Phiz, with paper guard (this with foxing and offsetting). Title with limitation to verso. The first gather is a little loose, and becoming detached to the top half, but still holding. The rest of the book is sound, with a touch of foxing and offsetting only. Mainly clean and tidy. Includes index's of Phiz's works. 246, [i], pp. 295 by 235mm (11½ by 9¼ inches).

    . Un bon exemplaire de cette première édition, limitée à 250 exemplaires et paraphée par l'auteur sur la page de limitation. Couverture cartonnée originale de couleur marron clair avec titres estampés et illustration noire sur le premier plat. Un peu de noircissement et de taches. Légères aspérités sur les bords, mais l'ouvrage reste solide. Papiers de garde jaunes. Portrait de Phiz en frontispice, avec protège-papier (celui-ci avec rousseur et décalage). Titre avec limitation au verso. La première collection est un peu lâche et se détache de la moitié supérieure, mais elle tient encore. Le reste de l'ouvrage est sain, avec seulement quelques rousseurs et décalages. Pour l'essentiel, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. 246, [i], pp. 295 par 235mm

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    Book ID: 4168
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  • Literary Blunders. A Chapter in the "History of Human Error". by WHEATLEY, Henry B.
    WHEATLEY, Henry B.
    Literary Blunders. A Chapter in the "History of Human Error".

    London: Elliot Stock, 1893. Large paper edition. On of a small (but unspecified) number of copies on superior quality paper. Half leather. The spine has cracking to the edge of this, and across the back. Has been lightly repaired with archival glue. Green buckram boards. End papers are somewhat darkened, but the rest of the book is in good clean condition. xii, 226, [ii]. pages.

    Book ID: 3348
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  • Lucian and the Tragic Performances in his Time. by Kokolakis, Minos.
    Kokolakis, Minos.
    Lucian and the Tragic Performances in his Time.

    Edition: First Edition

    Athens: A. Sideris and Co: 1961. First edition. Soft cream covers. Stapled. Handwritten note to the top of the cover "For review in the Classical Review". Printed from ΠΛATΩN Vol XII. 1960 Fasc. A. A very nice clean copy. Soft cream wrappers. The staples are a little rusted. Otherwise in excellent condition. author [ MINΩΣ KOKOΛAKHΣ ] was a Greek author and academic who specialised in the work of Lucian. 45 pages.

    Book ID: 1283
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  • Manuscrits et Livres Imprimes Concernant L'Histoire des Pays-Bas 1475-1600. by UNTERKIRCHER Dr. F.
    UNTERKIRCHER Dr. F.
    Manuscrits et Livres Imprimes Concernant L'Histoire des Pays-Bas 1475-1600.

    Bruxelles: Bibliotheque Albert, 1962. Bibliography of 159 early books in the Bibliotheque Nationale D'Autriche, with photographic examples. Softback. Clean and tidy inside and out, with very slight darkening to the page edges. A very good copy. XIV, 112 pp + 66 black and white plates. 255 by 185mm (10 by 7¼ inches). Bibliographie de 159 livres anciens de la Bibliothèque Nationale d'Autriche, avec des exemples photographiques. Couverture souple. Propre et bien rangé à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur, avec un très léger assombrissement des bords de la page. Un très bon exemplaire. XIV, 112 pp + 66 planches en noir et blanc. 255 par 185 mm

    Book ID: 3235
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  • Robinson Crusoe: A Bibliographical Checklist of English Language Editions (1719-1979). by LOVETT, Robert W.and Charles C.
    LOVETT, Robert W.and Charles C.
    Robinson Crusoe: A Bibliographical Checklist of English Language Editions (1719-1979).

    New York, Westport, Connecticut, London: Greenwood Press, 1991. First Edition. Hardback in publisher's green cloth with gilt stamped title to spine and front board. No dust jacket, as issued. In very good condition. 240 x 165 mm (9½ x 6½ inches).

    Book ID: 3518
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  • Tableaux, pastels et dessins de Pierre-Auguste Renoir by VOLLARD, Ambroise.
    VOLLARD, Ambroise.
    Tableaux, pastels et dessins de Pierre-Auguste Renoir Volume 1 (of 2)

    Paris: [Alain C. Mazo], 1954. A lovely copy of this limited edition facsimile, created for the bookseller Alain C. Mazo. Originally published: Paris : Chez Ambroise Vollard, 1918./ "La présente édition qui ne sera pas réimprimée est la reproduction fidèle de l'édition de 1918 (à l'exception des deux eaux-fortes originales de Renoir)."--Publisher's statement facing half-title. This is number 15/100. Here volume one only. Pale blue papers soft cover with titles and Renoir vignette to the front cover. Blank spine. Slight handling and a few very small nicks / creases to the covers. This is a lovely bibliophile edition, on heavy laid paper. Still a good Catalogue Raisonne for Renoir's works, particularly as the majority of the original edition were…

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    Paris: [Alain C. Mazo], 1954. A lovely copy of this limited edition facsimile, created for the bookseller Alain C. Mazo. Originally published: Paris : Chez Ambroise Vollard, 1918./ "La présente édition qui ne sera pas réimprimée est la reproduction fidèle de l'édition de 1918 (à l'exception des deux eaux-fortes originales de Renoir)."--Publisher's statement facing half-title. This is number 15/100. Here volume one only. Pale blue papers soft cover with titles and Renoir vignette to the front cover. Blank spine. Slight handling and a few very small nicks / creases to the covers. This is a lovely bibliophile edition, on heavy laid paper. Still a good Catalogue Raisonne for Renoir's works, particularly as the majority of the original edition were destroyed. see the facsimile of Claude Renoir's hand written letter to the limitation page authorising Mazo to produce 100 copies). Internally clean and tidy throughout. xi, 168 [xvi]. pages. 340 x 255 mm (13½ x 10 inches). Chiefly illustrations. Conforms to OCLC: 18549927

    . Bel exemplaire de ce fac-similé à tirage limité, réalisé pour le libraire Alain C. Mazo. Publié à l'origine : Paris : Chez Ambroise Vollard, 1918 / "La présente édition qui ne sera pas réimprimée est la reproduction fidèle de l'édition de 1918 (à l'exception des deux eaux-fortes originales de Renoir)" - Mention de l'éditeur en regard du demi-titre. Il s'agit du numéro 15/100. Il s'agit ici du seul volume. Couverture souple en papier bleu pâle avec titres et vignette de Renoir sur le premier plat. Dos vierge. Légères manipulations et quelques très petites entailles/plissures sur les couvertures. Il s'agit d'une belle édition bibliophile, sur papier vergé épais. Il s'agit toujours d'un bon catalogue raisonné des œuvres de Renoir, d'autant plus que la majorité de l'édition originale a été détruite (voir le fac-similé de la lettre manuscrite de Claude Renoir à la page de limitation autorisant Mazo à produire 100 copies). Intérieur propre et soigné. xi, 168 [xvi]. pages. 340 par 255mm (13½ par 10 pouces). Principalement des illustrations. Conforme à OCLC : 18549927

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  • The House of Warne. One hundred years of publishing. by KING, Arthur & STUART, A.F.
    KING, Arthur & STUART, A.F.
    The House of Warne. One hundred years of publishing.

    London: Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd, 1965. First edition. Cream decorated cloth with gilt titles. Plastic protective covering. The plastic has a couple of closed tears to it. The book is in Fine condition inside and out. X. 108. pages. 225 by 145mm (8¾ by 5¾ inches).

    Book ID: 2461
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  • The Ideal Book - Private Presses in the Netherlands 1910-2010 by Capelleveen, Paul Van. & De WOLF, Clemens. Eds.
    Capelleveen, Paul Van. & De WOLF, Clemens. Eds.
    The Ideal Book - Private Presses in the Netherlands 1910-2010

    Nijmegen: Vantilt & Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 2010. First edition. Hardback exhibition catalogue. Emergence, history, decade by decade, practitioners, bibliophile series and clandestine publications, varieties of, and changes in, production; five essays, illustrated throughout, list of presses. Text in English. Almost as new condition with virtually no handling. 252, (4) pp. 320 by 250mm (12½ by 9¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3402
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  • The Most Important and Misappreciated American Films by RFAMB
    RFAMB
    The Most Important and Misappreciated American Films since the beginning of the cinema

    Brussels: Royal Film Archive Museum of Belgium, 1978. First edition. Originally for sale in cinema bookshops or at the Royal Film Archive Museum of Belgium in Brussels. White cloth hardback. Described by the publisher as 'A survey of the entire American cinema from a today's viewpoint: 2,237 films and 692 directors nominated by 203 experts'. Introduction by Jacques Ledoux, who was the curator of the RFAMB at that time. Cloth slightly grubby as it is white, otherwise book appears unread. 150 pages. 305 x 215 mm (12 x 8½ inches).

    Book ID: 3397
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  • The Printing of Modern Books by JACOBI, Chas. T.
    JACOBI, Chas. T.
    The Printing of Modern Books Being a Paper Read before the Bibliographical Society on June XIX MDCCCXCIII

    London: Chas. T. Jacobi, 1893. First Edition. Softback in sewn binding. The paper covers are somewhat marked and with a small chip to the top corner. A touch of nicking to the edges. Internally clean and tidy throughout. The paper is reprinted from the transaction and proceedings of the Bibliographical Society. 24 pages. 170 by 100 mm (6¾ by 4 inches).

    Book ID: 3345
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  • The R.B. Adam Library relating to Dr. Samuel Johnson and his era: Volume the first by ADAM, R. B.
    ADAM, R. B.
    The R.B. Adam Library relating to Dr. Samuel Johnson and his era: Volume the first Letters of Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, Edmund Burke, Joshua Reynolds, and David Garrick.

    London and New York: Oxford University Press, 1929. First Edition. In original dust jacket. Signed dedication to front from author to William C. Carroll. Hardback in blue cloth with gilt decoration and titles to spine. Limited to 500 copies. Dust jacket has loss to the top and bottom of the spine, and moderate darkening. In archival protection. Book itself has a little rubbing to top and base of spine. Internally, generally very clean, but has some smoke damage to the top edge of the initial pages, and to the bottom closed page edge. Overall a very useable copy, enhanced by the author's signature. Profuse facsimiles and illustrations throughout. Perhaps most important of the three volumes as it includes the…

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    London and New York: Oxford University Press, 1929. First Edition. In original dust jacket. Signed dedication to front from author to William C. Carroll. Hardback in blue cloth with gilt decoration and titles to spine. Limited to 500 copies. Dust jacket has loss to the top and bottom of the spine, and moderate darkening. In archival protection. Book itself has a little rubbing to top and base of spine. Internally, generally very clean, but has some smoke damage to the top edge of the initial pages, and to the bottom closed page edge. Overall a very useable copy, enhanced by the author's signature. Profuse facsimiles and illustrations throughout. Perhaps most important of the three volumes as it includes the text of many letters not previously reproduced. 280 x 210 mm (11 x 8¼ inches).

    . Première édition. En jaquette d'origine. Dédicace signée au recto par l'auteur à William C. Carroll. Livre relié en toile bleue avec décoration et titres dorés au dos. Limité à 500 exemplaires. La jaquette présente une perte en haut et en bas du dos, ainsi qu'un assombrissement modéré. Elle est protégée par un film d'archivage. Le livre lui-même présente quelques frottements en haut et à la base du dos. L'intérieur est généralement très propre, mais le bord supérieur des premières pages et le bord inférieur de la page fermée sont endommagés par la fumée. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un exemplaire très utilisable, rehaussé par la signature de l'auteur. Nombreux fac-similés et illustrations tout au long de l'ouvrage. Peut-être le plus important des trois volumes, car il contient le texte de nombreuses lettres qui n'avaient pas été reproduites auparavant. 280 x 210 mm

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