Search Results: Titles starting with P from David W. Bowers Books

New York: Universe Books, 1978. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good. The best work on this topic. Near fine in very good dj.

Philadelphia: Pennsylvania German Society, 1953. First edition. Hardcover. Fine. Volume 54 of the Pennsylvania German Society. Illustrated with 24 color plates. No dj, as published. No internal markings.

Allentown, PA: Schlechter's, 1948. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/fair. This copy is #832 of the numbered First Edition. Over 400 illustrations with an account if the art of Ephrata. Near fine in fair dj.

Breinigsville, PA: The Pennsylvania German Society, 1976. First edition. Hardcover. Fine. The 2-volume Deluxe Edition in slipcase. #302 of 500 numbered copies. Signed by both compilers and the designer, Richard Ellis. Fine in fine slipcasse.

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1973. Second edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. In fine condition with near fine jd.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Co. / Riverside Press, 1940. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. The first edition of this landmark reference. 1 of 1000 sets published. An essential resource for the identification of pewter objects and their maker's biographies. Two volumes. Near fine. Previous owner's name, otherwise no internal markings. Very clean exteriors except for small spot on front of second volume.

Barre, MA: Barre Publishers, 1971. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/very good. This volume was printed separately after the two-volume previous work, and contains additional work done by the author. This volume contains a list of makers, an index of touchmark symbols, a bibliography and a general index. Fine copy in a very good dj (some rubbing to the jacket at top and a small tear at back corner).

New York: G.P.Putnam's Sons, 1909. Third edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Third edition, revised and enlarged. Previous owner's names on the front flyleaf, otherwise unmarked. Burgundy cloth covers with gilt embossed design on front cover. Minor shelf wear. Tops of pages gilded.

London: Architectural Review (presumed), No date. Second edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Inscription dated 1911. The first series of drawings and photographs of fine examples of architectural details. 10" x 13". Ivory cloth boards with red title label with gilt stamped lettering. Internals clean and fox-free. Previous owners' inscriptions on the flyleaf and the title page. Some light soiling and wear to covers and a lttle bumping of corners. Binding is tight and hinges sound.

London: Printed for I. Taylor, 1778. Second revised. Hardcover. Very Good. 9" x 11". From the title page: 'A New Edition, Revised and Corrected by the Author'. A very rare edition of this important work. I have not been able to identify any other copies of this particular edition. Very Good, in contemporary full calf binding with some scuffing and wear to boards. 'John Cole Portsmouth' written on title page, and a small inscription on verso flyleaf, otherwise very clean internals with very little foxing. Detailed digital images available upon request.

New York: Viking Press, 1970. First edition, as stated. Hardcover. Fine/fine. A valuable reference on printed textiles. Over 400 bw plates and 12 in color. Endless inspiration for decorators and designers. Fine in fine dj.