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The Art of Publisher's Bookbindings 1815-1915 (one of Only 100 copies)
by Morris, Ellen K. And Edward S. Levin
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Los Angeles, CA: William Dailey Rare Books Ltd, 2000. First Edition. Quarto. Limited to only 100 copies signed by Morris and Levin, the present copy is number 13. 127pp. beautifully illustrating various publishers' fine decorative bindings. An exhibition of the Grolier Club held May 17-July 29, 2000. Bound in 1/4 beige cloth over pictorial paper covered boards, spine lettering gilt. A fine, as new copy. In clear mylar cover and publisher's slipcase (the publisher reports only about 35-40 were actually signed and limited and that there were only about 40 slipcases ordered. A spectacular work in pristine condition.
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- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 022187
- Title
- The Art of Publisher's Bookbindings 1815-1915 (one of Only 100 copies)
- Author
- Morris, Ellen K. And Edward S. Levin
- Format/Binding
- Decorative cloth bindings limited ed
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- William Dailey Rare Books Ltd
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles, CA
- Date Published
- 2000
- Weight
- 0.00
- Keywords
- Color Illustrated Books Bookbindings Limited edition Signed
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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- Quarto
- The term quarto is used to describe a page or book size. A printed sheet is made with four pages of text on each side, and the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
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