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  (Abbey Collection) CATALOGUE OF VALUABLE PRINTED BOOKS AND FINE BINDINGS FROM THE CELEBRATED COLLECTION, THE PROPERTY OF MAJOR J.R. ABBEY.
8 (of 11) volumes. London Sotheby & Co. 1965-1989 small 4to. paper-covered boards
Lacking parts 9, 10, 11. Includes Abbey's bindings and illuminated manuscripts.
Price: $ 250.00 other currencies Order nr. 60844

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See More... (Abbey, J. R.) CATALOGUE OF THE CELEBRATED LIBRARY OF (THE LATE) MAJOR J. R. ABBEY
6 volumes. Volumes 2-7 London Sotheby & Co. (1966-)1970 large 8vo. (vols. 2-6); 4to. (vol. 7) paper-covered boards (vols. 2-4, 7); stiff paper wrappers (vols. 5, 6) variously paginated
Sotheby's sold portions of the spectacular library of English collector John Roland Abbey (1894-1969) while he was still alive and other portions following his death. These catalogues of the sales include descriptions of lots 695 - 2904 and numerous photographic illustrations--some in color, some folding. The exteriors of this set show minor soiling and minor to moderate wear. The cover is cracking a little at the upper front joint of volume 2 and has split at the lower back joint of volume 7. Volumes 3, 4, and 7 have the markings of formerly belonging to a public library collection. A price-list with buyers' names for the volume 5 auction is loosely laid-in.
Price: $ 150.00 other currencies Order nr. 87365

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See More... (Abbey, J.R.) CATALOGUE OF THE CELEBRATED LIBRARY PART III
London Messrs. Sotheby & Co. 1967 small 4to. boards. (vii), 233, (9) pages.
S-K 1184. This catalogue describes Abbey's collection of French bindings and contains a full color frontispiece and 51 full-page plates of bindings.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 5652

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See More... (Abbey, J.R.) CATALOGUE OF THE CELEBRATED LIBRARY, THE PROPERTY OF MAJOR J.R. ABBEY. PART II
London Messrs. Sotheby & Co. (1966) small 4to. boards. (ii), 134 pages.
S-K 1184. This section contained Abbey's collection of reference books on bookbinding and other books on printing, a long run of Dibdin's, bindings by Pye, Prideaux, Cockerell, etc. With 4 plates of bindings. Prices realized loosely inserted.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 5651

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See More... (Abbey, J.R.) CATALOGUE OF THE CELEBRATED LIBRARY, THE PROPERTY OF MAJOR J.R. ABBEY, THE FOURTH AND FINAL PORTION.
London Messrs. Sotheby & Co. 1967 small 4to. boards. (iv), 52 pages.
S-K 1184. This portion contains Abbey's press books, a large number of 20th century bindings by Cobden-Sanderson, Cockerell, Doves Press, McLeish, Powell, etc. and also a number of color plate books. The un-illustrated version.
Price: $ 10.00 other currencies Order nr. 114994

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See More... (Abbey, J.R.) CATALOGUE OF THE CELEBRATED LIBRARY, THE PROPERTY OF THE LATE MAJOR J.R. ABBEY. THE SIXTH PORTION
London Sotheby & Co. 1970 small 4to. paper wrappers. 52 pages.
S-K 1184. Contains Abbey's collection of modern English bindings with a full color frontispiece and many other bindings illustrated.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 5654

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See More... (Abbey, J.R.) CATALOGUE OF THE CELEBRATED LIBRARY, THE SEVENTH PORTION: FORTY-THREE MANUSCRIPTS OF THE 9TH TO THE 20TH CENTURY.
London Sotheby & Co. 1970 4to. boards. 97 pages with 55 plates and a colored frontispiece.
S-K 1184. Almost a half million dollars of sales.
Price: $ 12.00 other currencies Order nr. 6258

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See More... (Abbey, J.R.) CATALOGUE OF VALUABLE PRINTED BOOKS AND FINE BINDINGS FROM THE CELEBRATED COLLECTION, THE PROPERTY OF MAJOR J.R. ABBEY.
London Messrs Sotheby & Co. 1965 small 4to. paper wrappers. xi, 279 pages.
S-K 1184. Un-illustrated version. With indices by books on vellum, binders, booksellers and provenance. With a five page introduction.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 5680

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See More... Abbey, J.R. SCENERY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND IN AQUATINT AND LITHOGRAPHY 1770-1860. With LIFE IN ENGLAND. With TRAVEL.
4 volumes, complete set. London Privately printed at the Curwen Press 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957 4to. polished cloth, top edges gilt, leather spine labels, dust jacket on first volume. xx,399; xxi,428; xiii,300; xiii,301-675 pages.
First editions, limited to 500, 400, and 400 copies respectively. Filled with bibliographical descriptions of the color plate books published in England during this period and containing many plates in color. The printing by the Curwen Press of these first editions is far superior to the reprint editions available. Dust jacket present on the first volume. Spot on front cover of jacket. With the Randeria bookplate in each volume.
Price: $ 2,450.00 other currencies Order nr. 71437

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See More... Abney, W. de Wiveleslie A TREATISE ON PHOTOGRAPHY.
London Longmans, Green, and Co. 1883 8vo. modern cloth spine with modern paper spine labels, original cloth sides. xvi, 326 pages.
Second edition, an unaltered reprint of the first edition (Bridson & Wakeman E37 for this edition - "Includes a historical sketch and chapters on photo-lithographic transfers, photo-engraving and relief processes, and photo-collotype processes"). 105 text illustrations. Part of a series entitled Text-books of science [etc.]. With the bookplate and pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. Ex Vassar College Library with their ex-libris.
Price: $ 75.00 other currencies Order nr. 98489

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See More... Abney, W. de Wiveleslie A TREATISE ON PHOTOGRAPHY.
London Longmans, Green, and Co. 1901 8vo. original cloth. xvii, 425 pages.
Tenth edition, thoroughly revised (Bridson & Wakeman E37 for the 2nd edition and E51 for the 5th edition - "Includes a historical sketch and chapters on photo-lithographic transfers, photo-engraving and relief processes, and photo-collotype processes"). 134 text illustrations. Part of a series entitled Text-books of science [etc.]. With the bookplate and pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. Ink ownership inscription on free pastedown. Minor cover rubbing.
Price: $ 55.00 other currencies Order nr. 98492

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See More... (Abrams, George) THE GEORGE ABRAMS COLLECTION.
London Sothebys 1989 thick 4to.. cloth, paper cover label. 237 (32) pages.
238 lots described in great detail and illustrated, often in color. With a three page introduction by Paul Needham describing the formation of this collection of 15th and 16th century printing examples. Ink ownership stamp in corner of free endpaper.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 37544

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  Abse, Dannie ON THE EVENING ROAD
London Hutchinson 1994
"Fine in printed wrappers. First edition. Inscribed by the author on the title-page: ""Greg's / with warmest wishes. / Dannie Abse"". The book was purchased with other books inscribed to Gregory Orr"
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 112271

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See More... (Accounting) THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES. LIBRARY CATALOGUE.
2 volumes. London The Council of the Institute 1937 small 8vo. gilt stamped cloth. vi,256; vi,259 pages.
Third edition, second impression. This two volume set gathers together the best books on the subject of accountancy from the Library of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Volume one lists subjects and authors while volume two is a bibliography of bookkeeping. Cosmo Gordon provides a preface. Bookseller's tag on front pastedowns. Stain to bottom edge of initial pages in volume one.
Price: $ 60.00 other currencies Order nr. 61719

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See More... (Adams, Frederick B.) THE LIBRARY OF FREDERICK B. ADAMS, JR.
2 volumes. London Sotheby's n.d. 4to stiff paper wrappers 218,(2); 202,(2) pages.
Part I: Catalogue of the auction held 6 November, 2001. Contains a biography of Adams by Anthony Hobson, a general description of the library, and individual descriptions for each of the 369 items, including photographs, books, letters, and other ephemera. Illustrated in color throughout. Interior of wrappers decorated with Adams' bookplates. Part II: Lists items 370-601 of the auction held 7 Novemeber, 2001, and follows the same format as Part I. Illustrated in color. With four page introduction by Michael Millgate.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 101065

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See More... (Adams Jr., Frederick B.) LIBRARY OF FREDERICK B. ADAMS, JR. PART I: ENGLISH & AMERICAN LITERATURE
London Sotheby's n.d. 4to. stiff paper wrappers 218, (2) pages
Catalogue of the auction held 6 November 2001. Contains a biography of Adams by Anthony Hobson, a general description of the library, and individual descriptions for each of the 369 items, including photographs, books, letters, and other ephemera. Illustrated in color throughout. Interior of wrappers decorated with Adams' bookplates. The results of the auction of all 601 items in the first and second part laid-in.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 92551

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See More... Adams, Thomas R. NON-CARTOGRAPHICAL MARITIME WORKS PUBLISHED BY MOUNT AND PAGE, A PRELIMINARY HANDLIST.
London The Bibliographical Society 1985 4to. stiff paper wrappers. xiv, 54 pages.
Study of this English publisher and their productions from the 17th century to the later part of the 18th century. Corners bent.
Price: $ 6.00 other currencies Order nr. 33088

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See More... Adams, Thomas R. NON-CARTOGRAPHICAL MARITIME WORKS PUBLISHED BY MOUNT AND PAGE, A PRELIMINARY HANDLIST.
London The Bibliographical Society 1985 4to. stiff paper wrappers. xiv, 54 pages.
Study of this English publisher and their productions from the 17th century to the later part of the 18th century. Distributed for the Bibliographical Society.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 60379

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See More... Addison, Joseph, Richard Steele, et. al. THE SPECTATOR; WITH ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES. TO WHICH ARE PREFIXED, THE LIVES OF THE AUTHORS.
8 volumes. London H.D. Symonds, et al. 1801 8vo. contemporary full marbled calf, spine gilt with black leather spine labels. thousands of pages.
Reprint of this famous periodical. "Comprending, Addison, Steele, Parnell, Hughes, Budgell, Eusden, Tickell, and Pope. with Critical Remarks on their Respective Writings." Minor wear at spine ends. Bookplate. Well preserved set.
Price: $ 550.00 other currencies Order nr. 106738

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See More... Adhemar, Jean GRAPHIC ART OF THE 18TH CENTURY.
London Thames and Hudson (1964) 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 254, (2) pages.
First English edition. With 168 plates including 9 in color. Translated from the French by M.I. Martin. Covers rubbed.
Price: $ 6.00 other currencies Order nr. 105023

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See More... (Africa) REPORT OF THE COMMONWEALTH AFRICAN BOOK DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR, IBADAN, NIGERIA, 2-14 FEBRUARY 1975.
London Commonwealth Secretariat n.d. (circa 1975) small 4to. paper wrappers, fabric spine. (iv), 76 pages,.
Includes papers on publishing in Africa, on libraries for schools, and on textbooks for Africa.
Price: $ 35.00 other currencies Order nr. 49516

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  (Alaric Watts) CATALOGUE OF VALUABLE BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF A GENTLEMAN
London Puttick and Simpson 1849 small 8vo. self paper wrappers 52 pages.
Sale held May 7-10. 1227 lots. Catalogue includes items from the library of Alaric Alexander Watts (1797-1864). Watts was a journalist and poet whose most notable achievements include his editorship and proprietorship of two annuals, the Literary Souvenir (1824-35) and its successor, the Cabinet of Modern Art (1836-7). Back panel very lightly foxed in lower corner. First gathering detached from spine. Not included in the List of Catalogues of English Book Sales 1676-1900 now in the British Museum. (1915).
Price: $ 100.00 other currencies Order nr. 87453

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See More... (Aldine Press) 953. 15TH & 16TH CENTURY PRINTING MAINLY FROM THE ALDINE PRESS
Catalogue 953. London Maggs Bros. Ltd. 1973 8vo stiff paper wrappers 23 + (1) pages
Catalogue lists ninety-three items from the London Antiquarian Book Fair which took place in June 1973.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 91776

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See More... (Aldine Press) A FINE COLLECTION OF BOOKS PRINTED BY ALDUS MANUTIUS AND HIS SUCCESSORS AT VENICE.
London Christies's 1995 small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 119, (19) pages.
A catalogue for the auction at Christie's in 1995, which offered a fine collection of books printed by Aldus Manutius and his successor at Venice including many in contemporary bindings and with important provenances. It list 86 entries and is illustrated in color and black and white. Prices realized loosely inserted.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 58895

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See More... Alken, Henry THE ART AND PRACTICE OF ETCHING; WITH DIRECTIONS FOR OTHER METHODS OF LIGHT AND ENTERTAINING ENGRAVING.
London S. & J. Fuller 1849 square 8vo. original cloth with new spine covering. Frontispiece; 58, (6) pages, 8 plates
First edition (Bridson & Wakeman B17 - for second edition of 1851). A treatise on the technique of etching by one of Britain's greatest ever sporting artists. An avid sportsman himself, Alken specialized in depicting hunting, coaching, racing, shooting and fishing scenes. British sporting periodicals frequently carried his illustrations. In this book, he distills some forty years of experience of both practicing and teaching his art into an excellent practical manual on his techniques. Engraved plates by Alken. With the bookplate of Gavin Bridson. Inside hinges cracked. Rebacked with new cloth and with a modern paper spine label. Ink ownership inscription at top of title page.
Price: $ 500.00 other currencies Order nr. 65235

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