Hilversum: The Paper Publications Society, 1959. 4to. quarter leatherette, patterned paper. 66 pages followed by reproductions of 800 watermarks. First edition in English, limited to 600 copies. An extra publication of the Society. READ MORE about ANIMALS IN WATERMARKS
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New York: Center for Book Arts, 1996. large 12mo. paperback pamphlet, hand sewn. (36) pages. This exhibition, held in New York from September 28 to December 7, 1996, reveals the innovative ways artists utilize paper to express ideas conveyed in books and broadsides. Rather than viewing paper as merely a neutral substrate, many of these works employ unusual or evocative papers that integrate the medium's physical components, fiber, watermark, decorative elements, weight and texture with..... READ MORE about PAPER, ART AND THE BOOK
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With Additional Materials by S.A. Klepikov. Edited, Translated, and Adapted for Publication in English by J.S.G. Simmons.
Hilversum: The Paper Publications Society, 1965. 4to. cloth. xv, 62 pages followed by the facsimile of 22 pages and 131 plates containing 1824 reproductions of watermarks. With Additional Materials by S.A. Klepikov. Edited, Translated, and Adapted for Publication in English by J.S.G. Simmons. First edition thus, limited to 500 copies. Volume XI in the publications of the Society. READ MORE about TROMONIN'S WATERMARK ALBUM, A FACSIMILE OF THE MOSCOW 1844 EDITION
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XII
Amsterdam: The Paper Publications Society, 1973. 4to. cloth. xxxvi, 135 pages followed by reproductions of 2847 watermarks. XII. First edition, limited to 500 copies. XIII in the Series issued by the Society. Edited and translated by J.S.G. Simmons and B.J. van Ginneken-van de Kasteele. Indices of the watermarks and facts on their producers when known coupled with 367 plates showing 2847 specimens make this a valuable tool in the dating of manuscripts. READ MORE about ANCHOR WATERMARKS
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XV
Amsterdam: The Paper Publications Society, 1994. 4to. cloth. ii,396; 70 pages and 436 plates showing many watermarks. XV. Two volumes. First edition. The last publication of the Paper Publications Society. The original of this monumental work was issued in Russian in only 150 copies. This English language edition has been edited and includes information not in the original edition. 98% of the watermarks described are not Russian watermarks but rather are European watermarks. A number..... READ MORE about LIKHACHEV'S WATERMARKS, AN ENGLISH-LANGUAGE VERSION
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Hilversum: The Paper Publications Society, 1959. 4to. pseudo-parchment-backed decorated paper-covered limp boards. 46 pages followed by plates of watermarks. First edition, limited to 600 copies. Publication of the work of Captain T. Lassen with additional notes by Voorn. READ MORE about PAPER MILLS OF DENMARK & NORWAY AND THEIR WATERMARKS
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3.25" x 4.75" small 12mo bookplate. Isaiah Thomas altered to "Isaac Rand Thomas" as indicated on the plate itself. Faint notation below 'TUS" in NEC-ELATUS reads, "S.L.S after P.R." Printed on early watermarked laid paper. Exceptional eye appeal and workmanship. The printer was Sidney Lawton Smith (1845-1929). Smith was an American designer, etcher, engraver, illustrator, and bookplate artist. This bookplate for Isaiah Thomas was first engraved by Paul Revere and subsequently name altered by Sidney..... READ MORE about C. 1870 PRODUCTION, RENDITION OF PAUL REVERE'S ENGRAVED BOOK PLATE
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(Torino (Turin), Italy): n.p., (1863). 8vo. modern plain paper wrappers, top edge cut, other edges uncut. (iv), 241-357, (35) pages. Besterman 5151. Preface. An excerpt from Tomo IV of Miscellanea di Storia Italiana. Detailed bibliographic entries on works published in Turin in the 15th century. With eight illustrations of printers' watermarks, with descriptive text. Unopened. Very light foxing near end of text. READ MORE about ANNALI TIPOGRAFICI DEL SECOLO XV
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X
Hilversum: The Paper Publications Society, 1964. thick tall 4to. cloth. xxiii, 203, (3) pages and 178 full-page plates. X. First edition, limited to 550 numbered copies. Printed in English and German and with 787 watermarks illustrated. With an historical account of the papermills of Berne and the papermills at Laufen and Bassecourt. Volume X published by the Paper Publication Society. READ MORE about PAPER-MILLS OF BERNE AND THEIR WATERMARKS, 1465-1859 (WITH THE GERMAN ORIGINAL
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München: (C.F. Zeller), 1906. square 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 26, (6) pages. With portraits of Cranach, Senefelder, watermarks, etc. Presentation from Friedrich Braun on front cover. Covers detached and sewing loose. READ MORE about GESCHÄFTS-ERINNERUNGS-BUCH DER FIRMA C.F. ZELLER, 1806-1906
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Wien: Gesellschaft für Vervielfältigende Kunst, 1925. small 4to. cloth. (ii), 408, (2) pages, with illustrations. First edition. Volume 5 from the important series: Geschichte und Kritischer Katalogue des Deutschen, Niederländischen und Französischen Kupferstichs im XV. Jahrhundert. Martin Schongauer (1450-1491), is thought to be one of the most important and innovative early printmakers. Includes a biography of the artist and a detailed catalogue of the printmaker's work, and later copies. With illustrations of the various watermarks..... READ MORE about KATALOG DER KUPFERSTICHE MARTIN SCHONGAURERS
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2 volumes.
Paris: L'Enseigne du Pegase, 1926. folio. paper-covered stiff paper wrappers. xiv, 268; (iv), 269-530+(1) pages. 2 volumes. First edition, limited to 711 numbered copies. With seventy-eight fold-out plates reproducing watermarks and over 300 figures in the text. Some of the plates are in color. Bidwell, in his article entitled "Paper and Papermaking: 100 Sources," says that this book "with its de luxe format and abundant facsimile documentation, ... rivals the Dard Hunter productions." Paper covering..... READ MORE about PAPIER, RECHERCHES ET NOTES POUR SERVIR A L'HISTOIRE DU PAPIER, PRINCIPALEMENT A TROYES ET AUX...
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Milan: Associazione Editoriale Libraria Italiana, (1928). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers, fore and bottom edges uncut. xxiv, 396+(1) pages. First edition. A catalogue of the exhibition of Italian publishers at the Casa di Cultura Italiana at Columbia University in 1928. Includes a brief history of each publisher; with a preface by Antonio Vallardi, head of one of the oldest Italian publishing houses. Paper watermarked "Associazione Editoriale Libraria Italiana Milano." Text in English and Italian. Wrappers discolored..... READ MORE about THE ITALIAN PUBLISHERS AT THE NEW YORK BOOK EXHIBITION
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New York: William E. Rudge's Sons, (1934). small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. not paginated, but 16 pages. Extracts from Nevin's book, issued as a promotional booklet for Rudge, who call the reader's attention to The Illustrations, The Baskerville type page, and The privately-watermarked, permanent paper. READ MORE about JOB OF THE MONTH, A SIGNATURE FROM "THE HISTORY OF THE BANK OF NEW YORK & TRUST...
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[The Book]. Její vznik, vyvoj a rozbor.
Praha: Orbis, 1949. large 8vo. stiff paper wrappers, 243+(4) pages, 203 pages of plates. [The Book]. Její vznik, vyvoj a rozbor. Study on the history and technical aspects of the book. Extensive black-and-white and color illustrations of virtually every aspect of book production: manuscripts, papermaking, various fonts, watermarks, types of early printed books, proofreaders' corrections, graphic illustrative techniques, maps, music printing, bookplates, elaborate bindings, to name only the most obvious. Index. Spine slightly torn, bottom..... READ MORE about KNIHA
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Zurich: Graphis, 1952. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. (12) pages. Offprint of an article that had appeared in Graphis, Heft 39. Text in English, French and German. Illustrated. Faded along top of cover. READ MORE about KUNST IM WASSERZEICHEN. (ART OF THE WATERMARK
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(Budapest): OSzK, 1957. 8vo. self paper wrappers. 20 pages. Text in Hungarian with summary in French. No. 39 in the Az Orszagos Széchényi Könyvtár Kiadványai series. A study of papermaking and watermarks produced and used at the Sarvar-Ujszigeti printing works, active from 1536 to 1541 and the only press printing Hungarian works at that time. Includes footnotes. Black and white illustrations. Wrappers tanned. READ MORE about A SÁRVÁR-ÚJSZIGETI NYOMDA PAPIROSAI
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Philadelphia: Free Library of Philadelphia, 1968. large 8vo. double salmon colored paper wrappers. 24 pages. One of 300 copies (Taylor B1). This was the first commissioned work done for another institution by Henry Morris at his Bird & Bull Press. The printed cover design is repeated on a second sheet of salmon colored paper as a watermark. The catalogue describes 75 landmark books on papermaking and is an excellent "high spot" bibliography of the field..... READ MORE about EXHIBITION OF BOOKS ON PAPERMAKING, A SELECTION OF BOOKS FROM THE COLLECTION OF LEONARD B. SCHLOSSER
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New York, NY: Editions Medicina Rara Ltd, (1970). 4to. half leather and French marbleized paper-covered boards. (80), 109, (1) pages. Facsimile of first edition originally published in 1697 limited to 2800 copies, of which this is one of 2500 numbered copies bound thus. Fine in fine slipcase. Printed for the members of Editions Medicina Rara Ltd. at the presses of the Rapoport Printing Corp., New York. The plates for this printing were made from the..... READ MORE about MYOGRAPHIA NOVA
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A Guide to Collecting
New York: American Heritage Press, (1972). 4to. cloth, dust jacket. viii, 303+(1) pages. A Guide to Collecting. A tour of the world of prints across five centures. Well preserved copy. Includes information on original prints, paper and watermarks, information on the condition of prints, history and uses of monograms, signatures, and collectors seals; and the detection of forgeries and copies. The second part of the book offers the fruits of the author's knowledge of print..... READ MORE about THE HISTORY OF PRINTS AND PRINTMAKING FROM DÜRER TO PICASSO
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Edited by Fredson Bowers.
Charlottesville: Bibliographical Society, 1978. 8vo. cloth. 271 pages. Edited by Fredson Bowers. Article The Editing of Historical Documents by G. Thomas Tanselle [pp. 1-56] Article Wynkyn de Worde's "Sir Thopas" and Other Tales by Thomas J. Garbáty [pp. 57-67] Article Flash of the Comet: The Typographical Career of Samuel N. Dickinson by Rollo G. Silver [pp. 68-89] Article Greg's "Rationale of Copy-Text" Revisited by Fredson Bowers [pp. 90-161] Article Symmetry in Watermark Sequences by Stephen..... READ MORE about STUDIES IN BIBLIOGRAPHY, PAPERS OF THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA....
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New York: The Pierpont Morgan Library, 1979. 4to. cloth, dust jacket. 298, (21) pages. Catalogue of 1979 exhibition at the Morgan Library and three other venues. Spine lightly faded, else a very good copy. Introduction by the author. 130 halftone plates. Index of artists. Illustrations of 57 watermarks. From the reference library of Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts with their bookplate included. READ MORE about RUBENS AND REMBRANDT IN THEIR CENTURY: FLEMISH AND DUTCH DRAWINGS OF THE 17TH CENTURY FROM THE...
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Bern, Switzerland: Gallerie Kornfeld, 1979. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 38 pages, plates. Text in German. Table of contents, biographical sketch of Rembrandt's life. Essays about Rembrandt's life, the paper he used, his watermarks, and other subjects, with black and white illustrations. Frontispiece; 140 black and white plates. READ MORE about 140 RADIERUNGEN VON REMBRANDT DER JAHRE 1629 BIS 1665
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New Castle, Delaware: Oak Knoll Press, 2000. large 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated. First edition. This scholarly work examines the past, present, and future of watermark study, ranging through the disciplines of art history and conservation, bibliography, musicology, and philately. This book is a collection of scholarly essays that were presented at the Roanoke International Conference on Watermarks in 1996. Co-published with The British Library. READ MORE about PUZZLES IN PAPER: CONCEPTS IN HISTORICAL WATERMARKS
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(Utrecht: Centraal Museum, 2000). 4to. paper-covered boards. 304 pages. Text in Dutch. Exhibition at the Central Museum, Utrecht, of the work of church architectural paintings and drawings of 17th century "master of perspective" Pieter Saenredam. Foreword by Sjarel Ex. Essays by four scholars. Color illustrations throughout. Bibliography, annex illustrates Saenredam's watermarks, index and photographic credits. Museum brochure in Dutch and English laid in. READ MORE about PIETER SAENREDAM: HET UTRECHTSE WERK SCHILDERIJEN VAN DE 17DE-EEUWSE GROOTMEESTER VAN HET...
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