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(Aldine Press). Renouard, Antoine-Augustin.

ANNALES DE L'IMPRIMERIE DES ALDE OU HISTOIRE DES TROIS MANUCE ET DE LEURS ÉDITIONS.

New Castle, Delaware: Oak Knoll Books, 2003. thick 8vo. cloth. 688 pages. Reprint of the third edition which was originally published in Paris in 1834 in only 350 copies. (Besterman p.5153; Breslauer and Folter no.115 for first edition). This famous bibliography of the output of the Manutius family and their Aldine Press, 1494-1598, has remained the standard work on the subject and has been praised as a classic of its kind. Over 1500 entries given. READ MORE about ANNALES DE L'IMPRIMERIE DES ALDE OU HISTOIRE DES TROIS MANUCE ET DE LEURS ÉDITIONS

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(Allan, John). Duyckinck, Evert.

MEMORIAL OF JOHN ALLAN.

New York: The Bradford Club, 1864. large 8vo. unbound, top edge gilt. Frontispiece; (ii), 39 pages. Limited to 250 numbered copies. A private printing by the Bradford Club of New York commemorating the life and death, and the sale of the library of the book collector John Allan (1777-1863). Allan specialized in works of R. Burns and Dibdin, American history, and extra-illustrated works. The 1860 work, Private Libraries of New York, by James Wynne mentions... READ MORE about MEMORIAL OF JOHN ALLAN

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AMERICAN BOOK COLLECTOR (THE).

Chicago: W.B. Thorsen, 1956-1970. 4to. self paper wrappers. Vi (10), ix (4,5.6.7.8), x (3), xiii (4-8), xiv (1-10), xv (1-10), xvi (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10), xvii (1-6, 8, 10), , xx (1-8), xxi (1-8), xxii (1-8), xxiii (1-6), xxiv (1-6), xxv (1,2,4,5,6), xxvi (1-6) Extras: 98 assorted issues Xxvi (6), 5); xxv (6(2), 5); xxiv (2); xxiii (5); xxii (7(2), 6(2), 5, 4, 3(2), 2(2), 1(2)); xxi (8(2), 7, 6, 5(2), 4(3), 3, 2(2), 1(2)); xx (8(3), 7(2), 6(2), 5(2), 4(3), 3(3), 2(2), 1(3), xix (10, 8/9, 7(2), 6(2), 2(2)); xvii (6(2), 4, 2(2), 1(2)); xvi (10(3), 9(3), 8, 7(3), 5, 4(2), 3(2), 1(3), xv (9(2), 7, 6, 5(2), 3); xiv (9), xiii (9/10) Price is per issue. READ MORE about AMERICAN BOOK COLLECTOR (THE

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Barnes, Robert C. and Judith M. Pfeiffer.

PRESS, POLITICS & PERSEVERANCE, EVERETT C. JOHNSON AND THE PRESS OF KELLS.

New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 1999. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 320 pages. This long-awaited biography brings to life the remarkable printer, politician and sage, Everett Johnson. Inspired by the work of Elbert Hubbard's Roycrofters, Johnson established the indomitable Press of Kells in Newark, Delaware. The fortress-like stone building that became home to the "Newark Post" still stands, and as of 1999, this lively paper celebrates its 90th year. For the next generation, through his... READ MORE about PRESS, POLITICS & PERSEVERANCE, EVERETT C. JOHNSON AND THE PRESS OF KELLS

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Basbanes, Nicholas A.

EVERY BOOK ITS READER: THE POWER OF THE PRINTED WORD TO STIR THE WORLD.

UNOPENED COPY
New Castle, DE and Durham, NC: Oak Knoll Press and Fine Books & Collections, 2005. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket, slipcase. 380 pages. UNOPENED COPY. First edition, one of 250 numbered copies signed by the author and in slipcase unopened copy. This is the first time that one of Nick Basbanes' titles has appeared in a limited edition. Inspired by a landmark exhibition mounted by the British Library in 1963 (Printing and the Mind of Man)... READ MORE about EVERY BOOK ITS READER: THE POWER OF THE PRINTED WORD TO STIR THE WORLD

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(Bates, H.E.). Eads, Peter.

H.E. BATES: A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL STUDY.

New Castle and London: Oak Knoll Press and The British Library, 2007. 6 x 9 inches. hardcover. 240 pages. Reprint of the first edition. Back in print! As a schoolboy, H.E. Bates (1905-74) decided to devote his life to writing and at the age of twenty-one published his first novel. Thereafter he wrote steadily: short stories, novels and journal articles on gardening and country matters. His collections of essays were illustrated by leading contemporary wood... READ MORE about H.E. BATES: A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL STUDY

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Bennett, Stuart.

THE PERFECT VISIT.

(Northampton, MA): Longbourn Press, (2011). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (ii), 343+(1) pages. The Perfect Visit tells the story of two bibliophiles who go back in time to rescue lost books and manuscripts. Vanessa Horwood decides on Regency England; Ned Marston goes to Shakespeare's. The novel takes its title from Jane Austen's Emma: "it was a delightful visit -- perfect, in being much too short." This is what Vanessa and Ned plan for. Then things go... READ MORE about THE PERFECT VISIT

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Blanck, Jacob.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 1. HENRY ADAMS TO DONN BYRNE.

New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2003. small 4to. cloth. liv, 474 pages. Reprint of volume one with a new introduction by Michael Winship. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. READ MORE about BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 1. HENRY ADAMS TO DONN BYRNE

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Blanck, Jacob.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 2. GEORGE W. CABLE TO TIMOTHY DWIGHT.

New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2003. small 4to. cloth. xix, 534 pages. Reprint of volume two. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. READ MORE about BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 2. GEORGE W. CABLE TO TIMOTHY DWIGHT

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Blanck, Jacob.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 3. EDWARD EGGLESTON TO BRET HARTE.

New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2003. small 4to. cloth. xix, 534 pages. Reprint of volume three. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. READ MORE about BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 3. EDWARD EGGLESTON TO BRET HARTE

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Blanck, Jacob.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 4. NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE TO JOSEPH HOLT INGRAHAM.

New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2003. small 4to. cloth. xxvi, 495 pages. Reprint of volume four. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. READ MORE about BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 4. NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE TO JOSEPH HOLT INGRAHAM

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Blanck, Jacob.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 5. WASHINGTON IRVING TO HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW.

New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2003. small 4to. cloth. xxvi, 643 pages. Reprint of volume five. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. READ MORE about BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 5. WASHINGTON IRVING TO HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

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Blanck, Jacob.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 6. AUGUSTUS BALDWIN LONGSTREET TO THOMAS WILLIAM PARSONS.

New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2003. small 4to. cloth. xxvi, 594 pages. Reprint of volume six. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. READ MORE about BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 6. AUGUSTUS BALDWIN LONGSTREET TO THOMAS WILLIAM PARSONS

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Blanck, Jacob.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 8. CHARLES WARREN STODDARD THROUGH SUSAN BOGERT WARNER.

Edited and Completed by Michael Winship.
New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2003. 4to. cloth. xxii, (iv), 519 pages. Edited and Completed by Michael Winship. Reprint of volume eight. A necessary reference set for any student of American literature. This set is being brought back in print with the permission of the Bibliographical Society of America. READ MORE about BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE VOL 8. CHARLES WARREN STODDARD THROUGH SUSAN BOGERT WARNER

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THE BOOK COLLECTOR'S PACKET.

various dates. various sizes. paper wrappers. The following issues are available Vol. 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Vol. 2 13(4),14(5),15(5),16(4),17(2),18(2), 19, 20(3); Vol.3 1(3), 2(4), 3 (5), 4 (4), 5 (4), 6 (3), 7 (5), 8(3), 9(3), 10(3), 11(4); Vol. 4 4,8. Price is per issue. READ MORE about THE BOOK COLLECTOR'S PACKET

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THE BOOK COLLECTOR.

Edited by Philip Gaskell, John Hayward, Nicolas Barker, etc.
London: The Book Collector, various dates. 8vo. Paper, various number of pages. Edited by Philip Gaskell, John Hayward, Nicolas Barker, etc. The following issues are available: 1958 Sp, 1960, 1961 Au. 1962 Au. 1964 Su, Au(3), W(1). 1965 Sp(1), W(1). 1966 Sp, Su(2), Au(2), W(1). 1968 Su(2), Au(3), W(6). 1970 , Su(2), W(1). 1971 Sp(7), Su(2), Au(2), W(2). 1972 Sp(1), Au(1). 1973 Su(1), Au(1), W(5), 1974 Sp(1), Au(2), 1975 Sp(1), 1979 Sp(1),W(1). 1980 Sp(1), W(1). 1982 Au(1). 1983 Su(1), W(1). 1985 Au(1). 1990 Sp(1); Price is per issue. READ MORE about THE BOOK COLLECTOR

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BOOK-LOVER'S ALMANAC FOR THE YEAR 1897.

New York: Duprat & Co., (1896). 12mo. lacks wrappers. 71+(1) pages. Limited to 400 numbered copies of which this is one of the 100 printed on Japan paper. Henry Houssaye on being a bibliophile, an article by Octave Uzanne, W. Irving Way on Eugene Field, Avery on Willaim Matthews, du Bois on Pichon and others. Well preserved copy. READ MORE about BOOK-LOVER'S ALMANAC FOR THE YEAR 1897

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(Bookbinding). Shepherd, Rob.

THE CINDERELLA OF THE ARTS: A SHORT HISTORY OF SANGORSKI & SUTCLIFF, A LONDON BOOKBINDING FIRM ESTABLISHED IN 1901.

Unstitched signatures with printed endpapers, limited to 50 sets. Including a story of the Great Omar, a jewelled binding of the Rub'iyat of Omar Kahyyam lost on the Titanic in 1912.
London and New Castle, DE: Shepherds and Oak Knoll Press, 2015. 271 x 220 mm flat. unstitched signatures. 200pp + 8pp. Unstitched signatures with printed endpapers, limited to 50 sets. Including a story of the Great Omar, a jewelled binding of the Rub'iyat of Omar Kahyyam lost on the Titanic in 1912. This book charts the history of one of the most important craft bookbinding workshops of the twentieth century. Sangorski& Sutcliffe was founded in... READ MORE about THE CINDERELLA OF THE ARTS: A SHORT HISTORY OF SANGORSKI & SUTCLIFF, A LONDON BOOKBINDING...

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(Bookbinding). Spawn, Willman and Thomas E. Kinsella.

AMERICAN SIGNED BINDINGS THROUGH 1876.

New Castle and Bryn Mawr: Oak Knoll Press & Bryn Mawr College Library, 2007. 4to. unbound. 300 pages. First edition. Smyth-sewn book block complete with end sheets but without a case. In this the first major study of American signed book bindings, Willman Spawn and Thomas E. Kinsella describe and illustrate 315 bookbinder's tickets, stamps, and engraved designations dating from the 1750s through 1876. The details of the study reveal a vibrant segment of the... READ MORE about AMERICAN SIGNED BINDINGS THROUGH 1876

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THE BOOKMAN.

34 volumes.
London, England: Hodder and Stoughton, 1893, 1900-34. 4to. half leather, cloth; and stiff paper wrappers. variously paginated. 34 volumes. Union List I, 741. Set of 34 volumes includes bound set, Volumes XIX (October 1900-March 1901), XX (April-September 1901), XXI (October-December 1901). Also includes loose Christmas supplements 1893, 1900 and 1902-34. 1901 Chistmas supplement included in bound set. Illustrated. Bound set rubbed and scuffed at edges. Most loose supplements chipped at edges, especially spines. Covers of 1893 supplement loose. Inside front hinge of bound volume cracked. READ MORE about THE BOOKMAN

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(Bookplates). Tattersfield, Nigel.

BOOKPLATES BY BEILBY & BEWICK, A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY.

London and New Castle: The British Library and Oak Knoll Press, 1999. large 8vo. hardcover, dust jacket. 384 pages. Forty years before the turn of the 18th century, a small, prestigious bookplate workshop was established, the likes of which were never to be seen again after its employment of one man: Thomas Bewick. To this day, the works of the bookplate shop of Beilby & Bewick are highly collectible and valued in the antiques world... READ MORE about BOOKPLATES BY BEILBY & BEWICK, A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY

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(Bossange, Hector).

CATALOGUE DE LIVRES FRANCAIS, ANGLAIS, ALLEMANDS, ESPAGNOLS, ITALIENS, PORTUGAIS, ORIENTAUX ETC,, ETC,, ETC. SUIVI DE PRIX COURANTS.

Paris: Hector Bossange, 1845. 8vo. later cloth. xiv, 875-984, 802, (4), xi-xvi, 985-1221+(1) pages. Sales catalogue. Preface in French, English and Spanish. This a catalogue of all the great works in many languages that Hector Bossange claims to be able to procure in a modern edition in a variety of bindings. In his preface, he says that this catalogue is intended as a tool specifically for foreign book collectors and their agents to ease the... READ MORE about CATALOGUE DE LIVRES FRANCAIS, ANGLAIS, ALLEMANDS, ESPAGNOLS, ITALIENS, PORTUGAIS, ORIENTAUX ETC,,...

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(Boswell). Seymour, Terry.

BOSWELL'S BOOKS: FOUR GENERATIONS OF COLLECTING AND COLLECTORS.

New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 2016. 8.5 x 11 inches. hardcover, dust jacket. 556 pages. "A truly remarkable achievement. ... There is no student of Boswell or Johnson who will not take pleasure and heart in this large and impressive book." - Robert DeMaria, Jr., Johnsonian News Letter, March 2017 "The book is more than a bibliography... it is an example of how to reconstruct a disbursed or lost library or collection from extant... READ MORE about BOSWELL'S BOOKS: FOUR GENERATIONS OF COLLECTING AND COLLECTORS

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(Bouverie, Philip).

ALS. from J. Forshall of the British Museum, 27 March 1840, to the Hon. Philip P. Bouverie, thanking him for "your very obliging Present of the Historical Papers", together with, in Forshall’s hand, a ‘List of Papers presented by the Hon. J.P. Bouverie, 21 March 1840’, together with, heavily corrected proof sheets ‘Report on the Manuscripts of Philip Pleydell Bouverie, Esq.’, compiled by H. C. Maxwell Lyte for the Historical Manuscripts Commission.

1840/1886. folio. As the preliminary to the Report explains: "Some papers formerly belonging to John Pym, the great Parliamentary leader, were presented to the British Museum in 1840, by his descendant the late Hon. P. P. Bouverie. Others, however, still remain at his seat, Brymore, near Bridgewater. I append abstracts of the most important of these ..." ALS., folio, pp. 1 + 3 conjugate blanks; List, folio, pp. 2 + blanks; Report, folio, pp. 13, loosely stitched. READ MORE about ALS. from J. Forshall of the British Museum, 27 March 1840, to the Hon. Philip P. Bouverie,...

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(Boyle, Kay). Chambers, Clark.

KAY BOYLE: A BIBLIOGRAPHY.

New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 2001. 8vo. cloth. 360 pages. First edition. This is the first comprehensive bibliography on American author Kay Boyle. The political active Boyle was one of the so-called "Lost Generation" of American expatriate writers in Europe between the World Wars. She traveled in the literary circles of James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein. She wrote fourteen novels, nine short-story collections, three children's books, five collections of poetry and two... READ MORE about KAY BOYLE: A BIBLIOGRAPHY

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