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(Ives, Brayton) THE DE LUXE CATALOGUE OF THE ART AND LITERARY TREASURES COLLECTED BY THE LATE GENERAL BRAYTON IVES.
New York The American Art Association 1915 thick 4to. boards, slipcase. Not paginated.
Limited to 350 numbered copies issued for subscribers. 474 art objects and over 1,000 books and manuscripts. A remarkable auction catalogue. Slipcase worn. Spine spotted.
Price: $ 100.00 other currencies Order nr. 98084

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Janssen, Frans A. DIBDIN IN PARIS (1818)
Houten HES & DE GRAAF 2008 9 x 12.5 inches boards, stamped in black & red with Bodoni ornament 48 pages
From April through September of 1818, Thomas Frognall Dibdin toured France and Germany visiting libraries, booksellers, collectors, bibliographers, printers, and publishers. What resulted from this trip was his report of 1821 entitled A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany.

This beautiful book gives an entertaining account of Dibdin's stay in Paris during his six-month bibliographical tour. Frans Janssen describes the bibliophile's visits to prominent representatives of the book world such as Renouard, Brunet, and Crapelet, their reactions to what Dibdin had to say, and Dibdin's responses. As well as the responses that Dibdin had to his critics. This title also includes a brief biography of Dibdin and five color illustrations in the text.

Written by an expert on book collecting, skillfully translated into English (Harry Lake), designed and typeset by a famous Dutch designer (Piet Gerards), and printed and bound by the finest Dutch craftsmen in their field, this little book is a true jewel.

Professor Emeritus Doctor Frans A. Janssen, born in 1939 in the Netherlands, has worked in the fields of textual criticism and librarianship, and was professor of Book and Library History at the University of Amsterdam from 1989 until his retirement in 2004. He published a series of books and articles on the history of printing techniques, typographical design, and book collecting. A selection of his articles appeared in 2004 in Technique and Design in the History of Printing, covering subjects as the printing press, the layout of books around 1500 and around 1800, English and French printers manuals, and neo-platonic and hermetic philosophy in book collecting.

Available outside North America from HES & DE GRAAF Publishers.
Price: $ 55.00 other currencies Order nr. 103213

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JOHN PIPER IN THE WATKINSON: AN ILLUSTRATED CHECKLIST
Hartford, Connecticut Watkinson Library, Trinity College 2011 10 x 8 inches paperback pamphlet 24 pages
To honor a gift given to the Watkinson Library by M. William McGill, this catalogue is an illustrated checklist of the works of British architectural and topographical artist John Piper. In the late 1920s, Piper attended both the Richmond School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and by the 1930s he was working steadily as an artist hardly earning a living. While his mother wrote articles for The Architectural Review to publicize his work, Piper developed a friendship with poet John Betjeman. This friendship significantly helped both of their professional careers. Piper's reputation continued to develop, and he eventually moved away from abstract art to a more representational style. Through his work, Piper learned how colors and textures reacted with one another, a concept continually displayed throughout his art.

This catalogue contains works by Piper, works about Piper, exhibitions and catalogues, miscellaneous Piper-ana, and works illustrated by Piper. It also includes an opening essay on Piper by William McGill. With both black-and-white and color images and a letterpress-printed cover, John Piper in the Watkinson is beautifully produced in a striking and appealing format.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 107347

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(Johnson, Samuel) Eddy, Donald D. (editor) SALE CATALOGUES OF THE LIBRARIES OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, HESTER LYNCH THRALE (MRS. PIOZZI) AND JAMES BOSWELL.
With Introductions by Donald D. Eddy. New Castle, Delaware Oak Knoll Books 1993 8vo. quarter leather, paper over boards. (vii), 320 pages.
First edition, limited to 210 numbered copies. In studying great authors, one of the persisting lines of inquiry has involved questions of influence and association. What specific authors influenced our writer? What books has he read, quoted from, or owned? The obvious first way to answer these questions is to examine the author's own published writings. Other ways include examining the author's correspondence; letters of the author's friends and acquaintances; contemporary biographical accounts; locating the actual physical volumes owned by the author or presented to others, etc. An important part of this process is examining any available list of the books in the author's library. All too frequently - and this is true in the case of Samuel Johnson - the only list is the sale catalogue of his library prepared for the auction following his death. However hastily such a catalogue may have been prepared, and whatever its faults and omissions, it is still invaluable, since it presents the names of more authors and titles our author knew than any other source. It is for this reason that the three sale catalogues reproduced here, for the first time in one volume, are so important. Donald Eddy has provided a lively and informative introduction explaining the significance of each catalogue, some of the highlights of the sales and the dangers inherent in studying these catalogues. He also provides a list of known locations of each of these catalogues. The introduction has been printed by letterpress and the catalogues by offset lithography at The Ascensius Press. The book has been bound by Campbell-Logan Bindery.
Price: $ 215.00 other currencies Order nr. 37909

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(Johnson, Samuel) Eddy, Donald D. (editor) SALE CATALOGUES OF THE LIBRARIES OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, HESTER LYNCH THRALE (MRS. PIOZZI) AND JAMES BOSWELL.
With Introductions by Donald D. Eddy. New Castle, Delaware Oak Knoll Books 1993 8vo. set of unbound signatures. (vii), 320 pages.
First edition, a set of unbound sheets of this book. In studying great authors, one of the persisting lines of inquiry has involved questions of influence and association. What specific authors influenced our writer? What books has he read, quoted from, or owned? The obvious first way to answer these questions is to examine the author's own published writings. Other ways include examining the author's correspondence; letters of the author's friends and acquaintances; contemporary biographical accounts; locating the actual physical volumes owned by the author or presented to others: etc. An important part of this process is examining any available list of the books in the author's library. All too frequently - and this is true in the case of Samuel Johnson - the only list is the sale catalogue of his library prepared for the auction following his death. However hastily such a catalogue may have been prepared, and whatever its faults and omissions, it is still invaluable since it presents the names of more authors and titles our author knew than any other source. It is for this reason that the three sale catalogues reproduced here, for the first time in one volume, are so important. Donald Eddy has provided a lively and informative introduction explaining the significance of each catalogue, some of the highlights of the sales and the dangers inherent in studying these catalogues. He also provides a list of known locations of each of these catalogues. The introduction has been printed by letterpress and the catalogues by offset lithography at The Ascensius Press. The first few pages show wear along the top edge.
Price: $ 100.00 other currencies Order nr. 52962

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(Johnson, Samuel) Eddy, Donald D. (editor) SALE CATALOGUES OF THE LIBRARIES OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, HESTER LYNCH THRALE (MRS. PIOZZI) AND JAMES BOSWELL.
With Introductions by Donald D. Eddy. New Castle, Delaware Oak Knoll Books 1993 8vo. quarter leather, paper over boards. (vii), 320 pages.
First edition, a set of unbound sheets of this book. In studying great authors, one of the persisting lines of inquiry has involved questions of influence and association. What specific authors influenced our writer? What books has he read, quoted from, or owned? The obvious first way to answer these questions is to examine the author's own published writings. Other ways include examining the author's correspondence; letters of the author's friends and acquaintances; contemporary biographical accounts; locating the actual physical volumes owned by the author or presented to others: etc. An important part of this process is examining any available list of the books in the author's library. All too frequently - and this is true in the case of Samuel Johnson - the only list is the sale catalogue of his library prepared for the auction following his death. However hastily such a catalogue may have been prepared, and whatever its faults and omissions, it is still invaluable since it presents the names of more authors and titles our author knew than any other source. It is for this reason that the three sale catalogues reproduced here, for the first time in one volume, are so important. Donald Eddy has provided a lively and informative introduction explaining the significance of each catalogue, some of the highlights of the sales and the dangers inherent in studying these catalogues. He also provides a list of known locations of each of these catalogues. The introduction has been printed by letterpress and the catalogues by offset lithography at The Ascensius Press. Covers faded.
Price: $ 80.00 other currencies Order nr. 104868

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(Johnson, Samuel) Greene, Donald SAMUEL JOHNSON'S LIBRARY, AN ANNOTATED GUIDE.
N.P. English Literary Studies at the University of Victoria 1975 small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 128 pages.
First edition. Works are presented in alphabetical order by author or title. Includes "A CLASSIFICATION BY SUBJECT OF THE WORKS IN JOHNSON'S SALE Catalogue." Includes general topics of Religion, Early Church History, Philosophy, Ethics and Morality, History, Natural History and Science, Biography, Encyclopedias, and Periodicals. Wrappers soiled. Ownership inscription in pencil.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 56503

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King, A. Hyatt SOME BRITISH COLLECTORS OF MUSIC, C.1600-1960
Cambridge University Press 1963 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xvi, 178 pages.
First edition; the Sandars Lecture for 1961. Contains 8 plates. With various bibliographical lists of collectors. Jacket chipped.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 9304

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(Klotz, L.H.P.) THE L.H.P. KLOTZ COLLECTION OF INCUNABULA, GERMAN ILLUSTRATED BOOKS AND ATLASES.
London Christie's 1994 small 4to. paper wrappers. 253, (15) pages.
Catalog of an auction in London of incunabula, manuscripts, reference books, German illustrated books, atlases, travel and miscellaneous books. Many interesting offerings, including an illuminated copy of the ninth German bible, 1483, Ptolemy's LIBER GEOGRAPHICA, 1511, and a fine Renaissance binding by Joachim Linck. Well illustrated, with many plates in color.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 45271

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(Kohn, John S. Van) AMERICAN WOMEN WRITERS.
New York Collectors' Bookshop 1941 8vo. paper wrappers 31 pages
Catalogue No. 12 published by Collectors' Bookshop, proprietor the renowned collector John S. Van Kohn. Prices included. Wrappers show minor wear with a tape repair to front wrapper. Open tear to spine.
Price: $ 10.00 other currencies Order nr. 69243

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(Kraus, H.P.) 192. BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS, BIBLIOGRAPHIES, HISTORY OF LIBRARIES.
New York H.P. Kraus n.d.(c1950) small 4to. self paper wrappers, cloth tape on back. (ii), 97 pages.
List 192. Bookseller's catalogue of H.P. Kraus for "books about books" (456 items) with index. Not dated, but 1950 appears to be the most recent date of publication for any entry. Listings generally by broad topic and then author or subtopic. Among items offered for sale were a list of books banned at Oxford in 1683 (no Hobbes or Milton allowed!), a 1598 bibliography on history and geography, and catalogues of the Frankfurt Book Fair for 1594 and 1611! Reproduced from typescript. Priced. Covers chipped along edges and toned.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 49665

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Kraus, T. Peter THE GROLIER CLUB COLLECTS: BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, & WORKS ON PAPER FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF GROLIER CLUB MEMBERS.
New York The Grolier Club 2002 9 x 12 inches hardcover 192 pages
This is a catalogue of an exhibition held at the Grolier Club from December 11, 2002 to February 1, 2003. The exhibition displayed the trends in private collecting through some of the most impressive holdings of Grolier Club members.

When the Grolier Club was founded in 1884, book collecting was dominated by incunabula, illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings, and classics. Many of the collections presented in this catalogue are largely made up of first editions of past and present authors and drawings of modern artists including Redon and Doré.

The catalogue also examines modern bibliography through the broader world of book collecting. Divided into fifteen subject areas, the book covers Americana, travel, general literature, fine printing, bindings, photography, bibliography, music, science, medicine, and children's literature. Containing beautiful illustrations, many in full color, the catalogue was designed by Jerry Kelly and printed by Martino Mardersteig at the Stamperia Valdonega. An intorudction by T. Peter Kraus and Eric Holzenberg is also presented.
Price: $ 50.00 other currencies Order nr. 106644

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Lasner, Mark Samuels BEATRIX POTTER & PETER RABBIT: A CENTENARY CELEBRATION FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF GROLIER CLUB MEMBERS
New York The Grolier Club 2001 6.5 x 5.5 inches paperback 48 pages
The Tale of Peter Rabbit celebrated its one hundredth anniversary on December 2001. As one of the most popular children's books of all time, the Grolier Club recognized its publication in its exhibition held from November 15, 2001 to January 11, 2002. The exhibition emphasized original artworks with a sampling of books, manuscripts, and autograph letters. The first three editions of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, contained letters to Eric and Noel Moore (for whom the story was written), and an original Peter Rabbit doll are included. The catalogue was designed by Mark Samuels Lasner and printed by Scott Vile at the Ascensius Press.
Price: $ 10.00 other currencies Order nr. 106639

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(Lawrence & Bullen) CHOSEN BOOKS FROM LAWRENCE & BULLEN'S LIST
London Lawrence & Bullen 1895 12mo. stiff paper wrappers (vi), 28 pages
This small volume is a list of 18 books recommended and sold by Lawrence &Bullen press. The entries include bibliographic information, description, publication history and price for each book. Includes Hans Christian Anderson's "The Little Mermaid" and Catullus's "Pervigilium Veneris." Edges of cover worn with small tears and folds.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 87340

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Lefontaine, Joseph Raymond A HANDBOOK FOR BOOKLOVERS, A SURVEY OF COLLECTIBLE AUTHORS, BOOKS, AND VALUES.
New York Prometheus (1988) 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 612 pages.
First edition. Contains a wealth of information for the bookcollector. Over 34,000 entries on True Names of Authors and Their Pseudonyms, First Books by Collectible Authors, Anonymously Written Books, and the values of books in a number of fields. Jacket shows light wear along edges.
Price: $ 10.00 other currencies Order nr. 24308

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Lehmann-Haupt, Hellmut ONE HUNDRED BOOKS ABOUT BOOKMAKING, A GUIDE TO THE STUDY AND APPRECIATION OF PRINTING.
New York Columbia University Press 1949 12mo. boards. Not paginated.
Third and last edition, expanded from his 70 Books About Bookmaking. Each of the 100 books is described in detail.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 6784

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Lehmann-Haupt, Hellmut ONE HUNDRED BOOKS ABOUT BOOKMAKING, A GUIDE TO THE STUDY AND APPRECIATION OF PRINTING.
New York Columbia University Press 1949 12mo. boards. Not paginated.
Third and last edition, expanded from his 70 Books About Bookmaking. Each of the 100 books is described in detail. Ink ownership inscription in corner of free endpaper.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 92911

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(Lewisohn Library) CATALOGUE OF THE PRIVATE LIBRARY OF MR. ADOLPH LEWISOHN
New York Privately printed 1923 8vo. creme colored paper spine with paper-covered boards. 96 pages.
Limited to 500 numbered copies signed by the author. Rich in fine bindings. No illustrations. Covers rubbed and chipped at bottom of spine. Spine soiled. Foxing.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 55437

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Lindseth, Jon A YOURS VERY SINCERELY C. L. DODGSON (ALIAS "LEWIS CARROLL")
New York The Grolier Club 1998 8 x 11 inches paperback 128 pages
Drawn from the Jon A. Lindseth collection of C.L. Dodgson/Lewis Carroll, this exhibition was in commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of the death of Lewis Carroll. Publishing over 300 works in his lifetime, Lewis Carroll is best known for the publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the sequel Through the Looking Glass. Translations of his work include over 2,000 different editions and printings, and around 500 parodies of Alice have been produced. This exhibition covers all aspects of Carroll's writings. Some chapters include The 1865 Alice; Charles L. Dodgon, Mathematician; Lewis Carroll's Photography; Lewis Carroll, Pre-Raphaelitism and Christina Rossetti; and Charles L. Dodgson and the Theater. The catalogue contains 114 illustrations, many descriptions of books, a brief essay on Dodgson, and notes on contributors. It was designed by Tom Ladyga and printed by Watt Printers.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 106625

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(Lockwood, Thomas B.) Bertholf, Robert J. A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOG OF THE PRIVATE LIBRARY OF THOMAS B. LOCKWOOD.
Buffalo State University of New York 1983 small 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xvi, 392, (2) pages.
Strong in American and British literature, private press books and examples of bindings by Zaehnsdorf, The Club Bindery, Riviere and Sons and John Grabau of Buffalo. Includes all Shakespeare folios. Illustrated. With full bibliographical descriptions. With a biographical sketch of Lockwood.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 3620

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(Mazarin, Cardinal) MAZARIN
Homme d'Etat et Collectionneur 1601-1661 Paris Bibliothèque Nationale 1961 8vo. stiff paper wrappers (v), xxxviii, 8 leaves of plates, (iii), 228, (16) pages
This is the catalogue of an exhibition at the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris organized to mark the third centennial of cardinal Mazarin's death. It examines Mazarin's roles in the seventeenth century as a statesman and as a collector of books and of works of art. Includes 16 plates of black-and-white illustrations. This copy is worn and slightly soiled, and the spine is torn and damaged. A loosely laid-in bookplate indicates that this copy came from the reference library and stock of H.P. Kraus.
Price: $ 10.00 other currencies Order nr. 79723

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McBride, Bill A POCKET GUIDE TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF FIRST EDITIONS.
Hartford McBride Publisher 2012 12mo. stiff paper wrappers. (iv), 112 pages.
Seventh edition, revised. A handy guide to the way different publishers identify their first editions.
Price: $ 18.95 other currencies Order nr. 109384

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McBurney, William H. ENGLISH PROSE FICTION 1700-1800 IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY.
Urbana, IL University of Illinois Press 1965 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (x), 162 pages.
A catalogue of some of the important holdings in eighteenth century fiction in the Rare Book Room of the library at the University of Illinois. Includes many works by Alexander Pope, Henry Fielding and Daniel Defoe. Stamps indicate that this copy was a surplus from the Library of Congress.
Price: $ 9.00 other currencies Order nr. 44789

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(McLaren, Ian F.) THE LIBRARY OF IAN F. MCLAREN.
Melbourne, Australia Hawthorn Press (1974) 8vo. stiff paper wrappers (v), 26 pages
Limited to 500 copies, of which 50 are numbered and signed; (this copy is one of the 450 regular copies). Contains 102 entries.
Price: $ 16.00 other currencies Order nr. 101868

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(McLaren, Ian F.) THE LIBRARY OF IAN F. MCLAREN.
Melbourne, Australia Hawthorn Press (1974) 8vo. stiff paper wrappers (v), 26 pages
Limited to 500 copies, of which 50 are numbered and signed; (this copy is one of the 450 regular copies). Contains 102 entries.
Price: $ 18.00 other currencies Order nr. 101910

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