1992 Edition First (2 results)
Great Books And Book Collectors .
Thomas, Alan G. (Alan Gradon Thomas 1911- 1992) - SIGNED FIRST EDITION -:
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: CHILTON BOOKS, SUDBURY, United KingdomCHILTON BOOKS
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Alan G. Thomas, the eminent bookseller, here tells the story of some of the world's greatest books, their creation and survival, and' the men who were responsible for them. Unlike many writers on the subject, he never loses sight of their importance as landmarks in the history of mankind. A very good book and dustwrapper signed…by the Author. Clean text and illustrations througohut. Signature to front endpaper and dedication to the verso: "For Brian W. Hills with best wishes Alan G. Thomas Chelsea 1976." ** Contents include: Manuscripts.--Early printing.--Bookbinding.--The Bible.--Early books in Hebrew.--Herbals and colour-plate flower books.--English books with coloured plates.--Books on architecture.--The new world.--Private press books.--First editions, fakes and forgeries.--Great book collectors.--Bibliography.
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Published by Warner Books, New York, 1989
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xviii, [2], 236pp. Blue hardcover, title in gilt on blue cloth spine. Stated "First Printing: September 1989" with a full number line on the copyright page. This copy appears unread. Address label to the recipient laid in. In th…e publisher's dust jacket, $14.95 on the front flap, light shelf wear, a near fine example. Signed on the half title: "To: Stanley Lowell - with best wishes. Barbara Bush / The White House / June 10th, 1992." Stanley H. Lowell (1919-2005) was the deputy mayor of New York City and the first chairman of the city's Civil Rights Commission. The first edition of Simply Barbara Bush by Donnie Radcliffe, inscribed by Barbara Bush in 1992. (illustrator). Signed.
