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Carnell, H. A.

(Book #ID 83745)

Published by George Gill and Sons, Ltd., 67/68 Chandos Place, London First Edition 1950. London 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel linen covers, green title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 93 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, very light ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with edges scuffed, two shillings to the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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McGrath, Mike [Professional Author's and Publishers Association]

(Book #ID 50519)

Published by New Millennium 1991. 1991.

Publisher's original stapled duck egg blue card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 18 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Keynes, Geoffrey [William Pickering (2 April 1796 - 27 April 1854) was an English publisher, notable for introducing cloth binding to British publishing].

(Book #ID 95227)

Published by The Galahad Press, 36 Sherard Road, London Revised Edition 1969. 1969.

Revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows Cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt Galahad vignette to the front cover. Quarto 10½'' x 7½''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with archive engraved frontispiece, 38 facsimile reproductions of title-pages, 4 pages of devices, initial letters. Near Fine condition book in Near Fine condition dust wrapper. From the private library of Charles Benson (remote family connection to William Gilpin) with his bookplate to the front free end paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Harrison, Robert [Secretary and Librarian]

(Book #ID 109995)

Published by The Library, 12 St. James's Square, London 1881. 1881.

Hard back binding in publisher's original deep burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, London Library gilt roundel to the front board, top edge gilt, grey paper end papers. 8vo. 10½'' x 7''. Contains (iv), 219 pp. Catalogue of books from A to Z contents of publications forming long series of which the author, title and year is given in the catalogue and classified index of subjects. A little sun fading across the top corners of the front and rear boards, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Preface by Joh H. Aanensen]

(Book #ID 45688)

Published in Oslo 1946 5th Edition. 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, silver title lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 4½''. Contains [x] 50 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition with the boards slightly sprung, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bolitho, Hector [Edited by]

(Book #ID 102398)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 15 North Audley Street, London First Edition Autumn 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt title to the spine and front cover, irregularly cut edges. Quarto 10½'' x 7¼''. Contains 147 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations and photographs on coated paper throughout. Some darkening of the cloth where pieces of the wrapper are missing, end sheets with tan age spots. Near Very Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with pieces of paper missing to the top and foot of the spine, chips to the corners, not price clipped, 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Valentine, Lucia N.

(Book #ID 47496)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London First Edition 1965. London 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt and black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 6''. Contains 108 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex Reference Library with smart bookplate and bar code strip to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with library reference number to the foot of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stewart, Seumas

(Book #ID 107612)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon New Revised Edition 1979. 1979.

New revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 304 pp with full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Anthony Baker with best wishes Seumas Stewart, Campden 1979'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 071537754X

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Fletcher, William Younger [The Plates Printed in facsimile by William Griggs (1832-1911) Chromo-Lithographer to Her Majesty the Queen].

(Book #ID 97520)

Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London 1896. 1896.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue silk moirë cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, gorgeous cream and deep maroon flock end papers on thick card stock, top edge gilt, fore and lower page edges untrimmed. Folio. 15'' x 12''. Hand written number 149 of 500 Limited Edition numbered copies. Contains [xxiv], plus 65 paper-guarded plates, largely chromolithographs, each with a descriptive leaf of text printed opposite each plate. Two paper guards with tears, sun fading down the spine and to the edges of the front panel, plates are clean and without any foxing to the paper. Heavy volume 4 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 41589)

Published by The Westerham Press Ltd., High Street, Westerham, Kent First Edition June 1951. Westerham 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, paper title label lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo 7½'' x 4¼''. Small nick to the lower fore edge and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Baker, Nikky [Printing & Typography]

(Book #ID 87551)

Published by Prospect Hill Press, Kent, First Thus Edition 1996. 1996.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter chestnut buckram covers, paper title label to the spine, white paper covered boards with black lettering to the front cover. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 29 single-sided monochrome Fleuron plates, end plate, 26 further plates A-Z. One of an edition limited to 400 copies. Missing the floppy disc which most computers nowadays would not be able to accept! Very light soiling to the pale white covers, contents in Fine condition. SIGNED 'To Haydn with thanks - Nikky Baker.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1898953155

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Ian Hodgkins & Co., Ltd.

(Book #ID 107492)

Printed by Ian Hodgkins & Co. Ltd., 37 Connaught Street, London.

Original stapled white paper covers. 12mo. 8'' x 4''. Contains 24 pp catalogue listings. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Clayton, Timothy

(Book #ID 102412)

Published for The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art by Yale University Press, New Haven and London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 11½'' x 10¼''. Contains (xiv), 337 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, engravings and woodcuts throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Unused new book. Heavy volume weighing 2.2 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0300066503

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Shepherd, E. G.

(Book #ID 65054)

Published by Macdonald & Evans Ltd., 8 John Street, London First Edition October 1963. London 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 195 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, not price clipped 17s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sara, Dorothy

(Book #ID 21940)

Bell Publishing Company, Inc., New York First edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ivory cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 160 pp. Front end paper clipped. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to spine tip. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 110747)

Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co. New Bond Street, London 1978. 1978.

Uniform matching original stone grey card wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 11'' x 8''. Contains. Price estimate sheets present in all cases. Unused and unopened and in Fine condition. Heavy volume trio weighing 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stribley, Miriam

(Book #ID 24503)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., Gulf House, 2 Portman Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 10'' x 8'' 160 pp ISBN 035612004X. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gateway Printers

(Book #ID 100431)

Printed by Gateway Printers.

Original plain blue and white plastic ring bound card wrap covers [soft back] folder. 4to. 11'' x 9¾''. Containing different specimens of printed cards mounted on to thick navy card, including thick bevelled edge, tissue-guarded folding cards, pictorial menu cards, theatre cards, wedding stationery, envelopes. Front cover with rubbing across the top edge, contents in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 25268)

Published by New Burlington Books / Apple Press Ltd., London 1987. 1987.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, scarlet lettering to spine. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 64 pp ISBN 1850760411. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Message to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 57244)

Published by The Monotype Corporation Ltd., London 1936-1939. 1936.

Approximately 56 10½'' x 9'' loose printed double-sided sheets bound in a home-made riveted blue card folder. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fabes, Gilbert H. [William Alfred Foyle | Gilbert Foyle]

(Book #ID 113983)

Published Privately Printed (London Foyle's Bookshop) First Edition 1929. 1929.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black buckram cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, deckle page edges, produced on Abbey Mills, Greenfield Crown Paper. 8vo. 10¼'' x 6½''. The full story of the two famous booksellers, brothers William & Gilbert Foyle, whose great bookshop on Charing Cross Road in London is known all over the world. Contains frontispiece, 56 pp with monochrome photographs of key employees throughout. SIGNED to the dedication leaf 'William Alfred Foyle' (co-founder of Foyles) and' Gilbert Foyle' (Brother), SIGNED below each monochrome photograph 'Sincerely yours Gilbert H. Fabes' (Author), 'Frederick C. Reed' (General Manager), 'William Ferrier' (Science Department Manager), 'Charles Halkett' (Educational Department Manager), 'Edward Bradley' (Buyer and Valuer), 'J. P. Flood' (Library Department Manager), 'James Dowsett' (Technical Department Manager), 'C. S. Gill' (Naval and Military Department Manager), 'John Hughes' (Welsh Company Managing Director), 'B. Goldberg' (Foreign Book Department), 'James M. Kelsey' (Music Company Manager), 'Thomas E. Gale' (Educational Manager), 'George Duncan' (Theological Department Manager). Rubbing of the cloth to the spine edges and corners. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Potter, G.

(Book #ID 97856)

Published by Regency Press Ltd., 125 High Holborn, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 85 printed pages with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0721207421

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Studley, Vance

(Book #ID 45723)

Published by Dover Publications Inc., New York 1991. New York 1991.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0486267024. Contains 64 printed pages of text with monochrome examples throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Arjo Wiggings | Robert Horne

(Book #ID 100421)

Published by Arjo Wiggings Coated Papers.

Publisher's original colour illustrated ring bound card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 12'' x 9¾''. Contains card and paper samples and printing including Ideal Premier triple coated real art paper. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cartiere Fedrigoni

(Book #ID 100422)

Published by Cartiere Fedrigoni, Verona, Italy | Printed by Intergraficia, Verona.

Publisher's original colour illustrated ring bound card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 13'' x 9¾''. Contains card samples and printing techniques. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 28858)

Published by The British Paper and Board Makers' Association Plough Place, Fetter Lane, London Fully Revised Edition 1965. 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 303 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Baynes-Cope, A. D.

(Book #ID 29092)

Published by British Museum, London 1982. 1982.

Hard back binding in publisher's original glazed boards. Quarto 10'' x 8'' 32 pp ISBN 0714120066. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Sun fading to spine and edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Holme, Charles [Edited by]

(Book #ID 29152)

Published by Studio Publications, London First Thus Edition 1990 [First Edition 1914]. 1990.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, colour decorated end papers. Folio 12½'' x 8¼'' 284 pp ISBN 1851704450. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to upper corners and corners of spine tip, without any tears or chips, spine not faded. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cartiere Fedrigoni

(Book #ID 100427)

Printed by Cartiere Fedrigoni, Verona, Italy | Printed by Intergraficia, Verona.

Publisher's original ring bound thick cardboard wrap covers [soft back]. 4to. 11½'' x 9''. Contains card samples and printing techniques in the style and presentation of a Savile Row tailor, with flip cards showing different pin stripe suits on different quality cards. 36 pages with triptych folding last page. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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E. N. Mason and Sons Ltd., Arclight Works

(Book #ID 96199)

Published by E. N. Mason and Sons Ltd., Arclight Works, Colchester 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated brown paper covered boards, black title lettering to the blue cloth. 4to 11'' x 8¼''. Reviewing latest practice, equipment and materials in the commercial office. Contains 148 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, photographs and advertisements throughout. In Very Good clean condition, ink name to the top front cover, extremely scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Corrigan, Andrew J.

(Book #ID 95135)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 201 printed pages of text with monochrome type face examples. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning around the spine, small tear to the top front corner, not price clipped, 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Preface by T. D. Kendrick

(Book #ID 78916)

Published by the Trustees of the British Museum, London 1957. London 1957.

Publisher's original chalk blue card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 8 printed pages of text followed by 16 pages of monochrome book cover photographs. Ink amendment to the front cover price, minimal age darkening to the spine and in very near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shaw, Henry [Introduction by Rowan Watson]

(Book #ID 31743)

Published by Bracken Books London 1995. 1995.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 11½'' x 9'' 96 pp ISBN 1858912121. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rub to the top front corner, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1858912121

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[James Garnar and Sons Ltd] F. W. Braybrooks [Potton] Ltd

(Book #ID 49170)

Published by The New Century Publishing Co. Ltd., London June 1953. London 1953.

Made from full lamb skin in deep rich scarlet covers, gilt monogram to the upper panel, gilt dentelles, thick card stock scarlet end papers. Quarto. 11'' x 9''. Contains 20 printed pages of text detailing the history of the company and its diversity of products with monochrome photographs throughout. Producing leather since the reign of Queen Anne in 1702. Without any ownership markings and in Fine unused and new condition. Compliments slip laid-in. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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