Presents the story of the iron hand press in North America from its first appearance to the last days of its manufacture, accompanied by respected wood engraver John DePol's illustrations.Oak Knoll Press, 1992; 108 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; pbVan/List Price € 18,00 Voor/Our Price € 7,50Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 58 %
This new edition incorporates enhanced illustrations of all the original 700 watermark photographs, and adds more than 320 new watermarks found by Mr. Gravell during the past twenty years.Oak Knoll Press, 2002; 363 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 85,00 Voor/Our Price € 34,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 59 %
The catalogues of the Paris Salons provide a unique archive of illustrations of the decorative arts at that time. Duncan examines the position of the both the textile and bookbinding industries at the end of the 19th century. The fabric designers of the Art Nouveau produced a remarkable oeuvre in printed and woven textiles -silk, satin, damask, brocade, linens a.o. Leather bookbinding saw dramatic developments with bibliophiles ordering unique bindings. Lavishly illustrated.Antique Collectors' Club, 2002; 397 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 99,50 Voor/Our Price € 29,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 70 %
Thomas Bewick was one of the finest wood engravers, his work may be compared to that of the most skilful miniaturists. Drawn from a wealth of correspondence, his own memoir, the rich archive of his own workshop, this book celebrates his life and work.Oak Knoll, 2004; 160 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 45,00 Voor/Our Price € 16,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 62 %
Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture SeriesDuring the second half of the 17th-century two generations of the extraordinary Klesch family produced hundreds of literary works. This volume provides a bibliography to the writings of this family.Camden House; 224 pp.; EN; hbVan/List Price € 70,00 Voor/Our Price € 16,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 76 %
This bibliography from one of America's leading scholars offers wealth of new research on one of the 18th-century's prolific men of letters. Richard Hurd, a Bishop of the Anglican Church, was a consummate writer and editor of books. He was a close friend of King George III and was held in high esteem by Samual Johnson and other leading literati of his age.Oak Knoll Press; 354 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 75,00 Voor/Our Price € 14,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 80 %
This reprint of the only bibliography of The Village Press will be a helpful tool to the collector, printer, bookseller, and librarian alike. The entries are extremely detailed, providing information to pagination, page size, paper, type, design and decoration, binding, edition size a.o, with comments on the background to the production of each item. All photographs have been reproduced, as have many facsimiles of press-marks, monogram and specimen pages.Oak Knoll Press; 205 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 27,95 Voor/Our Price € 9,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 64 %
Leti is one of the 17th century authors whose enormous writings were very much in demand. Published in Italian, many were translated in the same year into French, some also into Dutch and German, a few into Latin and his biography of Queen Elizabeth also appeared in Russian. Krivatsy has compiled the first bibliography of the works of Gregorio Leti.Oak Knoll Press; 116 pp.; EN; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 29,95 Voor/Our Price € 9,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 67 %
Amazing and gut-bustingly funny, Bizarre Books is the wonderfully twisted product of more than 2 decades of searching in forgotten corners of libraries. From astonishingly specialized subjects to weird books on horticulture, science, medical matters a.o.Harper Perennial, 2007; 224 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; pbVan/List Price € 17,95 Voor/Our Price € 6,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 61 %
The complete reproduction of Bodoni's rare masterworkCelebrated printer and type designer Giambattista Bodoni, 1740-1813, set the standard for printing the alphabet with his Manuale tipografico, 1818, published posthumously, featuring 142 sets of of roman and italic typefaces, borders, ornaments, symbols, as well as Greek, Hebrew, Russian, Arabic, Phoenician, Armenian, Coptic, and Tibetan alphabets. A meticulous reprint of Bodoni's masterwork.Taschen, 2010; 1208 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; L; hbhb € 49,99
Dirda, a distinguished critic, continues his campaign to educate readers. This well-read, well-intentioned generalist presents a commonplace collection of excerpts from admired works gathered under topical headings.Henry Holt, 2006; 170 pp.; EN; hbVan/List Price € 19,00 Voor/Our Price € 6,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 63 %
This volume explores the creative transformation which shook the foundations of European culture during the 4 decades of the 20th century in order to discuss the tradition of exploiting the printed medium that helped to define avant-garde culture.British Library, 2008; 176 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 60,00 Voor/Our Price € 24,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 58 %
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