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William Caxton c. 1421 - 1491 | A Caxton Exhibition Catalogue Issued by the States of Jersey Library Service on the 500th Anniversary of the Introduction of Printing to Great Britain William Caxton (c. 1421 - 1491) was an English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England, in 1476, and as a printer was the first English retailer of printed books. [Hans Peter Kraus (October 12, 1907 - November 1, 1988), also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century"]. (Book #ID 97533) Published by H. P. Kraus, New York | Designed and Printed by States' Greffe Print Section 1976. 1976. Original stapled white paper covers with William Caxton printer's device to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 8 pages of text (including the covers). Kraus formed a business that reprinted scientific and scholarly journals and reference books. SIGNED 'P. Kraus 3. iii. 77' inside the front cover and in near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKS (Binding, Collecting, Printing, Paper) Category |
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W. G. Foyle Advertising Flyer circa 1909 [Foyle's Bookshop] W. G. Foyle [Foyle's Bookshop] (Book #ID 95134) Printed by W. G. Foyle, 135 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1909. 1909. Two identical 7'' x 5'' double sided promotional flyers advertising 20 miles of shelving. Slight browning to the edges and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKS (Binding, Collecting, Printing, Paper) Category |
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The Penguin Story | 1935-1956 Williams, Sir William Emrys (1896-1977). (Book #ID 105477) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition 1956. 1956. First edition in publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Catalogue of Penguin Books and 8 chapters, many illustrations of book covers, bookshop interiors, distribution activity, Pelicans, icons, Penguin Specials, Puffins, King Penguins etc. Contains 124 + i pp with photographs throughout including one colour double-page. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the BOOKS (Binding, Collecting, Printing, Paper) Category |
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Leo Wyatt's Little Book of Alphabets Wyatt, Leo [Introduction by Michael Taylor] Simon Brett (Book #ID 68941) Printed and Published by The Florin Press, Biddenden, Kent First Edition 1985. Biddenden 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter burgundy leather and white parchment covers, burgundy leather label with gilt title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Hand written number 40 of 150 Limited Edition copies and SIGNED. Printed by hand on two Albion presses, from the original wood blocks in Betty Wyatt's collection. The text is handset in Original Janson Antiqua. This is the first use both of a paper made specially for The Florin Press at Biddenden by Barcham Green, and of the device engraved by Simon Brett. The coloured inks were largely ground by hand from dry pigment and prepared varnish, and bound by Smith Settle. Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906715121 Click here to select books from the BOOKS (Binding, Collecting, Printing, Paper) Category |
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Illuminating and Missal Painting on Paper and Vellum 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. Click here to select books from the BOOKS (Binding, Collecting, Printing, Paper) Category |
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Contemporary Designer Bookbinders | An Illustrated Directory (Oleander Reference) | Relieurs d'Art Contemporains | Un Repertoire Illustré. Ward, Philip (Book #ID 98273) Published by The Oleander Press, 17 Stansgate Avenue, Cambridge First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 218 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906672368 Click here to select books from the BOOKS (Binding, Collecting, Printing, Paper) Category |
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