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[Bradley, Will- His First Major Book] Glimpse of the life and times of A.V.H. Carpenter

[Bradley, Will- His First Major Book] Glimpse of the life and times of A.V.H. Carpenter

[Bradley, Will- His First Major Book] Glimpse of the life and times of A.V.H.
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[Bradley, Will- His First Major Book] Glimpse of the life and times of A.V.H. Carpenter

by [Carpenter, Albert van Haller] Beatty, Alva J., ed

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Chicago: Lanward Publishing Co, 1891. First edition. First edition. 4to. Original publishers full dark green beveled cloth with blind-stamped scroll design on cover on which has gilt lettering, gilt spine, dec. endpapers. The first major book illustrated by Will Bradley, renowned American artist/illustrator, designer, and publisher. Photographic frontispiece portrait. Decorative title, 16 chapter headings and 23 pen & ink text illustrations, all by Will Bradley. "The accomplishment of Will Bradley (1868-1962) as the complete craftsman, capable of executing a book from start to finish, places him as one of the foremost figures in the Arts & Crafts movement in America and as one of the most imaginative artists working in book decoration during the 1890's." (excerpt from, Chapin Library, Book Decoration in America 1890-1910, Williamstown, 1979). AER. A fine copy, with very minor corner rubbing. A rare book, more-so in this condition.

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Bookseller
Nudelman Rare Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
3812
Title
[Bradley, Will- His First Major Book] Glimpse of the life and times of A.V.H. Carpenter
Author
[Carpenter, Albert van Haller] Beatty, Alva J., ed
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
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Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Lanward Publishing Co
Place of Publication
Chicago
Date Published
1891

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Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.

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Beveled
Beveled edges, or beveled boards, describe a technique of binding in which the edges of book boards have been cut into slanted...
Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
First Edition
In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....

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