COLOPHON, N.S. A Q FOR BKMEN, V.II N.4.

New York: The Colophon Ltd, 1937. 8vo. cloth. pp. (vi), 487-628. Literary criticism is addressed by Kenneth A. Fowler, Althea Bass writes about translating books, especially the Bible, into Amerind languages in early New England, "A Five-Foot Shelf of Literary Forgeries" is Mark Holstein's topic, and Walter Hart Blumenthal contributes "The Bouquet of Old Books." Index of Volume II. READ MORE about COLOPHON, N.S. A Q FOR BKMEN, V.II N.4

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Edwards, A.S.G.

NICOLAS BARKER AT EIGHTY: A LIST OF HIS PUBLICATIONS TO MARK HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY IN 2012.

New Castle and London: Oak Knoll Press and Bernard Quaritch Ltd., 2013. 5.5 x 8.75 inches. paperback. 96 pages. Published in celebration of Nicolas Barker's eightieth birthday, this bibliography serves both as a collection of his writings and as a tribute to one who has inspired so wide and deep affection in so many. Nicolas Barker's first bibliographical articles and reviews appeared in 1959. John Hayward, then the Editor of The Book Collector, was quick... READ MORE about NICOLAS BARKER AT EIGHTY: A LIST OF HIS PUBLICATIONS TO MARK HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY IN 2012

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(Forgery). Gilreath, James.

JUDGMENT OF EXPERTS, ESSAYS AND DOCUMENTS ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FORGING OF THE OATH OF A FREEMAN.

Worchester: American Antiquarian Society, 1991. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. x, 271 pages. First edition. Contains an anthology of documents and first-hand accounts by Justin Schiller, Marcus McCorison, Robert Mathiesen, and others who represent institutions and individuals that were involved in the story of Mark Hofmann's "Oath of a Freeman" forgery. Illustrated with facsimiles. Jacket heavily rubbed. READ MORE about JUDGMENT OF EXPERTS, ESSAYS AND DOCUMENTS ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FORGING OF THE OATH OF A...

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(Forgery).

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY OF ARTS, &C, TOGETHER WITH THE APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS AND EVIDENCE UPON THE SAME, RELATIVE TO THE MODE OF PREVENTING THE FORGERY OF BANK NOTES.

London: Society of Arts, 1819. 8vo. modern paper wrappers with paper cover and spine labels. (iv), 72 pages. First edition (Levis, p.468; Bridson & Wakeman B48; Goldsmith 22503; Kress C. 414). All six plates present. With the bookplate of Gavin Bridson. An important comment on the prevention of forgery. Contains a number of articles including: one by T.C. Hansard who proposed the use of Diamond type arranged in patterns (including an example plate); by T.... READ MORE about REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY OF ARTS, &C, TOGETHER WITH THE APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS...

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Foxon, D.F.

THOMAS J. WISE AND THE PRE-RESTORATION DRAMA.

London: The Bibliographical Society, 1959. 6.5 x 9.75 inches. Paperback. 50 pages. This text contains within the details of Thomas J. Wise's theft of a multitude of pages from various plays and dramas that were held at several prestigious libraries and museums across England. These locations include the British Museum, the Ashley Library and the Wrenn Library at Cambridge. Wise's theft of numerous pages from more than 80 different plays and dramas has totaled into... READ MORE about THOMAS J. WISE AND THE PRE-RESTORATION DRAMA

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Garvey, Nathan.

THE CELEBRATED GEORGE BARRINGTON: A SPURIOUS AUTHOR; THE BOOK TRADE, AND BOTANY BAY.

Sydney: Hordern House, 2008. 9.5" x 6.5" hardcover. 327 pages. First edition. This book traces the genesis of the Barrington books in rich and evocative detail, offering a compelling account of publishing history in England and on the continent, and displaying the subtle machinations of the book trade in a world without copyright laws. Throughout, The Celebrated George Barrington combines the rigour of book history and bibliographical research with a fresh and engaging style. Of... READ MORE about THE CELEBRATED GEORGE BARRINGTON: A SPURIOUS AUTHOR; THE BOOK TRADE, AND BOTANY BAY

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Havens, Earle [ed.].

FAKES, LIES, AND FORGERIES.

Rare Books and Manuscripts from the Arthur and Janet Freeman Bibliotheca Fictiva Collection
Baltimore: The Sheridan Libraries, Johns Hopkins University, (2016). 9.2 x 11.625 inches. paperback. 140 pages. Rare Books and Manuscripts from the Arthur and Janet Freeman Bibliotheca Fictiva Collection. Second edition, revised, of this exhibition catalogue, undertaken after the initial print run of 500 copies of the first edition (2014) sold out by popular demand. This revised edition includes substantive changes in the front matter and initial chapter overview of the collection that have been informed... READ MORE about FAKES, LIES, AND FORGERIES

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(Illuminated Manuscripts).

ORE MEDICI ROTHSCHILD.

Facsimile with accompanying hardcover commentary
Modena: Franco Cosimo Panini, 2011. small 8vo. full velvet, all edges gilt, metal book casing, enamel designs, leather slipcase. 235, 223 pages. Facsimile with accompanying hardcover commentary. Towards 1485, Lorenzo de 'Medici commissioned the most successful miniature painters of Florence for which they were to create three luxurious Books of Hours to be allocated to his daughters as wedding presents. Of these little books, the first, now housed in Monaco, was given to Lucretia, who... READ MORE about ORE MEDICI ROTHSCHILD

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(Ireland, William Henry). Hyde, Mary Crapo.

SHAKESPEARE, JR.

Philadelphia: (privately printed), 1946. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. pp. 85-96. Reprinted from To Doctor R. Mary Hyde writes about the Shakespeare forger, William Henry Ireland and bases her talk on manuscript material in the possession of Rosenbach. READ MORE about SHAKESPEARE, JR

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Landon, Richard.

LITERARY FORGERIES AND MYSTIFICATIONS: AN EXHIBITION.

(Toronto, Canada): Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto, 2003. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 79+(1) pages. Produced to celebrate and honour the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section Pre-Conference held in Toronto 17 to 20 June 2003, on the theme "TRUE/FALSE: Facsimiles, Fakes, Forgeries, and Issues of Authenticity in Special Collections" the exhibition covers various aspects of literary forgery (and one 'real' forgery) from Richard Bentley and the Epistles of Phalaris to the inventions of... READ MORE about LITERARY FORGERIES AND MYSTIFICATIONS: AN EXHIBITION

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Madan, Falconer.

BOOKS IN MANUSCRIPT, A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO THEIR STUDY AND USE.

London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1920. 8vo. cloth, paper spine label. xv, 208 pages. Second edition, revised. With 8 plates. Includes a long chapter on literary forgeries. Label rubbed. READ MORE about BOOKS IN MANUSCRIPT, A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO THEIR STUDY AND USE

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Myers, Robin, Michael Harris and Giles Mandelbrote (editors).

AGAINST THE LAW: CRIME, SHARP PRACTICE AND THE CONTROL OF PRINT.

(New Castle and London): Oak Knoll Press & The British Library, 2004. 8vo. cloth-covered boards, dust jacket. 200 pages. Part of the Publishing Pathways Series. Eight chapters on different aspects of "sharp practices" in the book world. Includes Christopher de Hamel on "Book Thefts in the Middle Ages," Adri K. Offenberg on "The Censorship of Hebrew Books in Sixteenth-Century Italy," Alastair J. Mann on "Some Property is Theft: copyright law and illegal activity in early... READ MORE about AGAINST THE LAW: CRIME, SHARP PRACTICE AND THE CONTROL OF PRINT

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Myers, Robin.

FAKES AND FRAUDS, VARIETIES OF DECEPTION IN PRINT & MANUSCRIPT.

New Castle, Delaware and Winchester: Oak Knoll Press and St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1996. 8vo. printed paper over boards. xi, 144 pages. Reprint of the first edition. The subject of the tenth conference on aspects of the book trade. Includes chapters on The Forgery of Printed Documents by Nicolas Barker, Forged Handwriting by Tom Davis, and Paper Pirates by Michael Harris. An interesting book which covers aspects of all the great forgers - Wise, Prokosch, Hofmann, etc. Illustrated. READ MORE about FAKES AND FRAUDS, VARIETIES OF DECEPTION IN PRINT & MANUSCRIPT

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