New York, NY: The New York Public Library, 1942. 12mo. self paper wrappers. 32 pages. An annual report for 1941. Includes statistics and a directory of branch libraries. Discusses the library's mission in the context of U.S. entry into World War II. READ MORE about BOOKS AND THE WAR
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Iowa City: University of Iowa Libraries, 1964-1988. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. variously paginated. Numbers 1- 48. Including the separate indexes. There was one issued in 1964 and two each year after that. Number 48 is the first of two for 1988. An unbroken run of the first 24 years. (It ceased publication in 1996.) Sent to Friends of the University of Iowa Libraries, the issues described collections and acquisitions on a wide range of subjects... READ MORE about BOOKS AT IOWA
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New York: The Grolier Club, 1994. 7.5 x 9.5 inches. paperback. 86 pages. This catalogue describes the career of poet and publisher Pierre Lecuire. As one of France's most important contemporary publishers, Lecuire published nearly all of his own work. Deriving from elaborate philosophical and poetical reflections, his work often focused on the relationship between the book and the poem. Books of Pierre Lecuire examines Lecuire's work and contains a frontispiece and thirteen illustrations. Produced... READ MORE about THE BOOKS OF PIERRE LECUIRE: FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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Manhasset, NY: Manhasset Public Library, (1986). 4to. stiff paper wrappers. (ii), 33+(1) pages. A bibliography of the library's Books on Books collection. Table of contents, introduction, indices of authors and titles. READ MORE about BOOKS ON BOOKS
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Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1993. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 56 pages. With special articles by Richard Kuhta on the Cuala Press and Irish literature, Robert McPhillips on fine press poetry, a conversation with Pam Smith and a look at the private collection of Jerry Kelly. READ MORE about BOOKWAYS 6
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Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1991. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 52 pages. Articles by Harry Duncan and Tom Taylor and many reviews of fine press books. READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 1
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Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1994. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 60 pages. Articles by Karl Young, Roger Burford Mason on the periodical "Albion," memoirs by Charles Antin, computer printing by Gerald Lange, conversations with Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. and an interview with the collector, James Beall. READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 10
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Austin: W. Thomas Taylor, 1992. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 56 pages. Articles by Jennifer Larson on "The Book Club of California" and Martin Antonetti on "The Grolier Club, New York." READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 2
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Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1992. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 52 pages. With Decherd Turner on "A Perplexed Scene," an article by Alastair Johnston and many reviews of fine press books. READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 3
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Austin: W. Thomas Taylor, 1992. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 55 pages. Articles by "Binding it Right: A survey of Am4erican Craft Binders" and Timothy Barrett on "Papermaking History." READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 4
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Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1992. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 56 pages. With special articles by Tom Taylor describing "Printing from Plastic" and by Frances Butler on "Pouchois: A Late Twentieth Century Revisit." READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 5
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Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1993. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 68 pages. With special articles by Tom Taylor giving a survey of American typefounders, a look at the private collection of Travis Beck, a description of the Barrois collection of printing ephemera and a history of the Providence Public Library by Philip J. Weimerskirch. READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 7
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Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1993. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 76 pages. With special articles by Martin Antonetti on Italian private press printing, Colin Franklin on "Some Phrase-Books from Old Japan," a conversation with Dwight Agner and others. READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 8
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Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1993. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 72 pages. With special articles by Gerald Lange on digital type foundries, a survey of American Hand Papermakers, a conversation with Lynne Avadenka, and a look at the private collection of Breon Mitchell. READ MORE about BOOKWAYS. 9
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London: Elliot Stock, 1889. 8vo. Ulrich & Kup p.147. "A fine all-round periodical for collectors, bibliophiles and librarians." With information on bookselling, bookbinding, bookcollecting, etc. Have the following odd volumes: 1889. volume 3. New York printing. (iv), 380 pages. Worn at spine ends. Ex library. READ MORE about BOOKWORM, AN ILLUSTRATED TREASURY
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Frankfurt: Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels, 1978. square 8vo. paper wrappers. 65 pages. A portrait of the German book trade association. Wrappers rubbed and curled. READ MORE about BORSENVEREIN DES DEUTSCHEN BUCHHANDELS ORGANISATION--AUFGABEN--TATIGKE
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Verlegerausschuss. No.s 1-14 of this periodical.
Frankfurt am Main: n.p., 1949-1953. 8vo. self paper wrappers. 6; 5,(1); 8; 7,(1); 4; 5,(1); 4; 4; 5,(1); 3,(1); 3,(1); unpaginated; 5,(1); 7,(1) pages. Verlegerausschuss. No.s 1-14 of this periodical. Written in German. Pamphlet-sized periodicals concerning this union of German booksellers and publishers, with various statistics and information important to them. Vol. 2 appears to be a photocopy, printed recto only. Starting from Nr. 4 onward, the publishing city is Hamburg, not Frankfurt am Main... READ MORE about BÖRSENVEREIN DEUTSCHER VERLEGER- UND BUCHHÄNDLER-VERBÄNDE
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With Introductory Essay by Rowland Elzea.
Wilmington: Delaware Art Museum, 1971. oblong 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 54, (2) pages. With Introductory Essay by Rowland Elzea. Illustrated. READ MORE about BRANDYWINE TRADITION ARTISTS FEATURING THE WORKS OF HOWARD PYLE, FRANK E. SCHOONOVER, THE WYETH...
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(Dallas): The Bridwell Library, (1976). folio. stiff paper portfolio with paper cover label enclosing the keepsakes. A very large Keepsake produced by this noted library on the occasion of a visit by the Grolier Club. The Bridwell Library is the "bibliographic arm of the Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University." Includes four loosely inserted keepsakes including one large broadside devoted to Caxton. Some wrinkling of the outer portfolio. READ MORE about BRIDWELL LIBRARY, MAY 1, 1976 (THE
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45 Volumes
London: Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, J. Nichols and Co., et. al. 1802. 12mo. full leather, gilt rules, gilt title and decorations on spine, 3 raised bands, gilt turn-ins, all edges marbled, bookmark ribbon. variously paginated. 45 Volumes. With Prefaces, Historical and Biographical, by Alexander Chalmers, A.M. Collection of the complete runs of eleven eighteenth-century British newspapers. Contains The Spectator(10 vols), Tatler(5 vols), Guardian(3 vols), Rambler(4 vols), Adventurer(3 vols), (4 vols), Connoisseur(3 vols), (2... READ MORE about THE BRITISH ESSAYISTS
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(London: British Museum, 1818). 4to. self paper wrappers. (4) pages. Interesting accounting statement issued by the British Museum (Thomas Keith, Accountant) giving full details of the costs and income of the Museum. With month by month attendance records for seven years present in table form. Appears to be removed from some other document although the titling information is printed in a way that would appear as the front cover when folded. READ MORE about BRITISH MUSEUM. ACCOUNTS, ESTIMATE, AND NUMBER OF PERSONS ADMITTED
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Introduction by Samuel C. Chew.
New York: Pierpont Morgan Library, (1941). 8vo. paper wrappers. xiv, 46 pages. Introduction by Samuel C. Chew. From the 11th to the 19th century. Not illustrated. READ MORE about THE BRITISH TRADITION ILLUSTRATED IN HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, AUTOGRAPH AND ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS,...
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Washington: Office of Management Services, Association of Research Libraries, 1989. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. ix, 121+(1) pages. SPEC Kit 152 (March 1989), on brittle books. Guidance on implementation and management of brittle books. Results of a survey of ARL members with responses from 64 of 118 members. Wrappers lightly soiled. READ MORE about BRITTLE BOOKS PROGRAMS
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Edited by Harold A. Loeb, Alfred Kreymborg, Associate editor, Giuseppe Prezzolini.
(Rome: Broom), 1921. 4to. paper wrappers. 96 pages. Edited by Harold A. Loeb, Alfred Kreymborg, Associate editor, Giuseppe Prezzolini. Woodcut cover design by E. Prampolini 1894-1956). With contributions by Joseph Stella, Picasso (drawing of Igor Strawinsky), Conrad Aiken, Amy Lowell, Man Ray and many others. This magazine lasted from 1921 to 1924 before folding for financial reasons. Light wear to covers. Unopened copy. READ MORE about BROOM, AN INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE OF THE ARTS PUBLISHED BY AMERICANS IN ITALY
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N.P. Jürgen Holstein, n.d. but circa 1984. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. Unpaginaged. Catalogue no.93 issued by this bookseller. Light cover rubbing. READ MORE about BRUCKE, BAUHAUS, DOCUMENTA: KUNST UND LITERATUR, CA 1900-1975
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