(Kritter, Ulrich Von).

THE ART OF ILLUSTRATION, ENGLISHE ILLUSTRIERTE BUCHER DES 19. JAHRHUNDERTS.

Wolfenbüttel: Herzog August Bibliothek, 1984. small 4to. paper wrappers. 216 pages. A catalog from an exhibition of nineteenth century book illustrations from the collection of Ulrich von Kritter. With forewards by Paul Raabe and Ulrich and Inge von Kritter, and an introduction by Hans-Joachim Possin. The catalogue describes 288 items, and includes indices by author and illustrator, and several appendices. Well-illustrated, with some in color. With the pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. READ MORE about THE ART OF ILLUSTRATION, ENGLISHE ILLUSTRIERTE BUCHER DES 19. JAHRHUNDERTS

Price: $45.00  other currencies  Order nr. 45512

(Kuninklijke Bibliotheek). Van Drimmelen, Wim, et.al. (editors).

HONDERD HOOGTEPUNTEN UIT DE KONINKLIJKE BIBLIOTHEEK/ A HUNDRED HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE KONINKLIJKE BIBLIOTHEEK.

The Netherlands: Waanders Uitgevers Zwolle, (1994). small 4to. cloth, dust jacket. 223+(1) pages. A selection of 100 books and manuscripts from the "Special Collections" of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, reflecting the development of book culture in the Netherlands, and covering a period of more than one thousand years, from the Middle Ages into the twentieth century. Each item is illustrated in full color with a facing page of text in both Dutch and English. Index. READ MORE about HONDERD HOOGTEPUNTEN UIT DE KONINKLIJKE BIBLIOTHEEK/ A HUNDRED HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE KONINKLIJKE...

Price: $22.00  other currencies  Order nr. 72302

(Lawson, Robert). Gardner, Frederick R.

ROBERT LAWSON ON MY SHELVES.

Philadelphia: The Free Library of Philadelphia, 1977. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 10, (3) pages. Comments by the collector followed by a checklist of books illustrated by Lawson. READ MORE about ROBERT LAWSON ON MY SHELVES

Price: $45.00  other currencies  Order nr. 25802

(Lear, Edward). Schiller, Justin G.

NONSENSUS: CROSS-REFERENCING EDWARD LEAR'S ORIGINAL 116 LIMERICKS WITH EIGHT HOLOGRAPH MANUSCRIPTS EIGHT HOLOGRAPH MANUSCRIPTS AND COMPARING THEM TO PRINTED TEXTS FROM THE 1846,1855 AND 1861 VERSIONS; TOGETHER WITH A CENSUS OF KNOWN COPIES OF THE GENUINE FIRST EDITION.

With introductory remarks by Vivien Noakes.
Stroud: Catalpa Press, 1988. oblong 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. xii, 119 pages. With introductory remarks by Vivien Noakes. A fascinating census of the limericks in Edward Lear's Book of Nonsense which was first published in 1846 as two separate volumes with seventy-three limericks. A "new" (i.e. second) edition came out in 1855, and a third edition with forty-three additional verses was published in 1861. This third edition provides the first full text and also identifies..... READ MORE about NONSENSUS: CROSS-REFERENCING EDWARD LEAR'S ORIGINAL 116 LIMERICKS WITH EIGHT HOLOGRAPH...

Price: $45.00  other currencies  Order nr. 64527

(Lecuire, Pierre).

TROIS EXPOSITIONS DES LIVRES DE PIERRE LECUIRE.

Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg: Bibliothèque Municipale, Bibliothèque de la Ville de Colmar, Bibliothèque Nationale et Universitaire, 1974. 12mo. stiff paper wrapper covered with suede with onlays. 44, (4) pages. Introduction by Danielle Taesch followed by a biographical sketch by Jacques Guignard and the illustrated exhibition catalogue showing the work of this book artist. Bookplate removed from front inside cover. READ MORE about TROIS EXPOSITIONS DES LIVRES DE PIERRE LECUIRE

Price: $15.00  other currencies  Order nr. 68984

Ledoux, Louis V.

A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF AN EXHIBITION OF JAPANESE FIGURE PRINTS FORM MORONOBU TO TOYOKUNI.

New York: The Grolier Club, 1924. 8vo. paper-covered boards, paper spine label, fore and bottom edges uncut, slipcase. xiv, 89 pages, with 28 additional leaves of illustrations. Printed in an edition limited to 300 copies on Van Gelden Zonen paper at the Gillis Press. Catalogue of an exhibition at the Grolier Club tracing the development of color printing in Japan. Annotated in detail, often with historical commentary and translations of poems appearing on the prints..... READ MORE about A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF AN EXHIBITION OF JAPANESE FIGURE PRINTS FORM MORONOBU TO TOYOKUNI

Price: $225.00  other currencies  Order nr. 98081

(Lithography).

CATALOGUE OF AN EXHIBITION ILLUSTRATIVE OF A CENTENARY OF ARTISTIC LITHOGRAPHY, 1796-1896.

New York: The Grolier Club, 1896. tall 12mo. original stiff paper wrappers. 73 pages. Asaf Handlist 29. With an introduction by Louis Prang. No illustrations. READ MORE about CATALOGUE OF AN EXHIBITION ILLUSTRATIVE OF A CENTENARY OF ARTISTIC LITHOGRAPHY, 1796-1896

Price: $60.00  other currencies  Order nr. 17221

(Logos).

THE LITERATURE OF THE BOOK.

UK: LOGOS, 2005. 6" x 9" stiff paper wrappers. 120 pages. First edition. This 120-page book was created and published by Logos: The Journal of the World Book Community. Fifteen corresponding contributors helped to cast a useful descriptive bibliography, which would inform the book professions about the best books written by, about and for them. This book becomes the overall critical guide for the world of Books About Books. This guide is an overall collection..... READ MORE about THE LITERATURE OF THE BOOK

Price: $15.00  other currencies  Order nr. 86935

(Margolin, Victor).

CHICAGO UNDER WRAPS: DUST JACKETS FROM 1920 TO 1950.

Dust Jackets from 1920 to 1950
N.P. (but Chicago): Caxton Club of Chicago, (1999). 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 11+(1) pages. Dust Jackets from 1920 to 1950. A catalogue published to coincide with an exhibition on the same topic at the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries at The Art Institute of Chicago. The comprehensive text, written by Victor Margolin, is illustrated with color images of the dust jackets themselves. Contains a list for further reading and a checklist that reflects the exhibition... READ MORE about CHICAGO UNDER WRAPS: DUST JACKETS FROM 1920 TO 1950

Price: $15.00  other currencies  Order nr. 126797

(Mathews, Elkin).

A FURTHER COLLECTION OF DRAWINGS MADE FOR BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS.

Catalogue 116 including a remarkable collection of drawings and proofs by Cochin gathered by the artist himself and with his own notes
Takeley, UK: Elkin Mathews Ltd., (early 20th century). 4to. envelope, catalogue inside has stiff paper wrappers. (i), 17 + (1) pages in catalogue. Catalogue 116 including a remarkable collection of drawings and proofs by Cochin gathered by the artist himself and with his own notes. Catalogue 116 and a folder with Plates 1 to 46 (XLVI) are included together in an envelope addressed to Dr. P K Randeria. Charles-Nicolas Cochin was one of the primary..... READ MORE about A FURTHER COLLECTION OF DRAWINGS MADE FOR BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS

Price: $10.00  other currencies  Order nr. 91678

(Miniature Books). Cummings, Eileen B. & Maryline Poole Adams (editors).

1991 MINIATURE BOOK EXHIBITION CATALOG.

San Diego, CA: Miniature Book Society, 1991. small 12mo. stiff paper wrappers. xii, 49, (11) pages. Illustrated with prints, photographs, and calligraphy. READ MORE about 1991 MINIATURE BOOK EXHIBITION CATALOG

Price: $15.00  other currencies  Order nr. 118535

(Minton, John). Graham, Rigby.

JOHN MINTON.

N.P. n.p., n.d. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. unpaginated. An exhibition catalogue listing the numerous works of John Minton and where they may be found. Graham has provided a biographical sketch. Front cover is detached but present. Small pieces of edges missing from front cover. Paperclip mark in corner of first few pages. READ MORE about JOHN MINTON

Price: $75.00  other currencies  Order nr. 125338

(Musee de Mariemont).

PRESTIGE DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE.

Tresors Inconnus du Musee de Mariemont, II
(Morlanwelz-Mariemont, Belgium): Musee de Mariemont, 1967. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 94, (2) pages. Tresors Inconnus du Musee de Mariemont, II. Text in French. Catalogue of an exhibition held from May 6th to October 31, 1967. Lists and describes 109 books. Includes 25 black-and-white plates. READ MORE about PRESTIGE DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE

Price: $20.00  other currencies  Order nr. 95629