Thomas Bewick: A Brief Description of His Method of Engraving on Wood, Taken from His Memoir, c. 1827 --- One of 100 Copies from The Aliquando Press, Toronto ( Produced to Mark the Sesquicentennial of the Death of Thomas Bewick ) by Bewick, Thomas / Aliquando Press - 1978

London: The Folio Society, 1981, 1981. First edition thus. 8vo; 192pp.; sixty-seven illustrations from wood engravings and thirty-one color illustrations from watercolor drawings. A very good copy in original gilt-stamped, cloth-backed boards. The memoirs of the great artist-engraver and naturalist..

Kettering.: J. L. Carr Publisher. Undated. 16pp, illustrated. . Paperback.. Near Fine.. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall.

London: The Folio Society, 1981. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Like New. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Thomas Bewick. Nearly As New condition exemplar of another fine contribution to the Folio Society stable of fine works of art and literature. Original publisher's glassine wraps have kept this copy of a First Edition Thus autobiography in particularly Fine condition. Sans slipcase. Edited and introduced by Iain Bain, and with 67 reproductions of Bewick's finest wood engravings in black-and-white and 31 more in full color, printed on high-gloss paper. Tall octavo format, tan cloth over boards, black cloth-backed, sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. 192 pp. Bewick-specific design on front cover.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Paperback / softback. New.

Edited and with an introduction by Iain Bain with numerous wood-engravings and watercolours by the author.With slip case which is faded around edges and showing a little sign of wear.

London : the Folio Society, 1981. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 192 p., [14] p. of col. plates : ill., port. ; 25 cm. Subject; Bewick, Thomas (1753-1828).

London,, 1968. First Edition. Wraps.. Very good.. Thin 8vo. pp 37. Wraps. Original publisher's illustrated white covers, lettered blue. Limited edition of 300 copies.

Published by Bodley Head, 1968. Wrappers. Illustrations Limited to 300 copies VG+ copy A selection from Bewick to Dovaston; letters, 1824-1828 (Nattali & Maurice, 1968), augmented with two letters from Bewick and other material that came to light subsequent to its publication.

London: Oxford Univ. Press, 1975. First Thus. . Cloth. Vg/Vg. 288pp New Edition. Ed. by Ian Bain. Bookplate. Size: 8vo

London : Oxford University Press, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered.Includes previous owner's signature. Series; Oxford English memoirs and travels. Physical description; xlv, 258 p.: [8] p. of plates, ill., facsims., ports. ; 24 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p.xl-xli. - Includes index. 'The text has been taken directly from the original manuscript now in the British Museum (Add. MS41, 481). There have been five previous editions but this is the first presentation of a full literatim transcript ...' - note on the text. Contents; written by himself; edited with an introduction by Iain Bain. Subjects; Bewick, Thomas (1753-1828). Wood-engravers England ; Correspondence.

Hingham, MA: Pierce Galleries, Inc., 2003. 204 heavyweight, glossy pages with color illustrations. From back: "An informative guide through the secretive art world; How to build a great art collection and investment portfolio; How to successfully gift, donate, loan and estate plan; Learning how to identify, examine and judge quality; Art world intrigue and scandal - the inside scoop; Cyberspace hazards and e-scams - buyer beware; Candid facts about forgers, fakes and fraud; Stolen art - thieves trafficking and recovery; Dealers, agents, appraisers, authenticators and experts; Greed, glamor (sic) and the art of the deal; Misrepresentations, recasts & reproductions; Auction contracts, fees and shady dealings; Warranties and verbal promises - who to trust; Security systems, fire alarms and self-defense; American painters' auction world records; The top 10 American paintings sold at auction." Light edgewear and slight curl to corners. We noted pink highlighting on at least three… Read More

Geneva, Switzerland: Galerie Gerald Cramer, 1962 Book. 4. Wraps. Very good. Rubbing to front and back cover. Pages clean. Plastic separating from spine. 55 p. Includes illustrations. With cover illustration by Henry Moore and listings for 270 pieces of illustration and sculpture. Approx. 6.5 by 8.5 inches null.

This book is in good condition. There is some wear on the front, back, spine, edges and corner of the cover. There is some dog-earring on the right corner pages of the book. The pages are white, crisp and clear of any markings. "This is a history of the visual arts produced in the geographical area that now constitutes the United States. Such a book is difficult to title. A History of United States Art sounds awkward and logically might even be construed to exclude the arts of the colonial period. Thus, with apologies to our northern and southern neighbors, I use the title A History of American Art, knowing full well that the terms America and the United States are not synonymous...." - Preface from A History of American Art

G K Hall, Boston, 1985. Apparent First Edition. Cloth. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 272pp; More than 1500 annotated entries on the art made by native inhabitants of Mesoamerica in the 3000 years before the Spanish conquest in 1521; Embossed owners stamp on half-title page; I found a handful of checkmarks in the book; Otherwise pages are tight and clean; Cover is as new; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 - 2 pounds. Category: Art & Design; ISBN: 081618562X. ISBN/EAN: 9780816185627. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 104211. . 9780816185627

Fernando Villaverde Ediciones, 2006. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by and presented to me in village of Riba-roja d'Ebre where the author resides. Many colour illustrations. No pagination. Some slight shelf wear. Raffles Bookstore Norfolk All orders normally dispatched within one working day. We will gladly supply further images or more information if required. Discounts available for multiple orders

New York: The Viking Press, 1949. Second Printing Before Publication. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. 8vo. Pp. 390. Illustrated with b&w photo reproductions. Index. Bound in scarlet cloth with cover design (top hat, walking stick), gilt lettering stamped on spine. A Fine copy in price-clipped dust jacket. A very well preserved copy, with only slight chipping to fresh, bright dust jacket. Bookseller inventory.

RARE! Freetown: Sierra Leone Adult Education Association, January 1994. Staple-Bound Pamphlet. Fine. Interior pristine. Securely bound with two clean staples. Rubbing to covers. 39 pages.

Kipling, Rudyard: The Elephant's Child, Just So Stories Series. 1942 First Edition Thus, Garden City Publishing. Beautifully illustrated by R.F. Rojankovsky. CHILDREN'S BOOK. Story Summary: "Because of his 'satiable curiosity' about what the crocodile has for dinner, the elephant's child and all elephants thereafter have long trunks." Used. VG condition/ No DJ included. Unpaged. 7 X 9 1/2

Auction Catalogue, Tuesday 15 April 1997. Christie's Amsterdam: African, Oceanic and Indonesian Art from the Van Lier Collection.
Amsterdam: Christie's Amsterdam, 1997. Softcover, measuring 8.25" x 10.50" in glossy photographic wraps, 98pp., photograph illustrations throughout. Staple binding, with slight tear on second leaf, otherwise in very good + condition. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.

Portland, OR: Collector's Press, Inc., 1998. 2nd Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book is in FINE condition - bright boards & sound binding. Dust jacket is in FINE condition - bright, intact & whole. FOLCAS 12/21