Carpenter Albert Van Haller (2 results)
Published by Lanward Publishing Co., 1891
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979, ROCHESTER, MI, U.S.A.THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY / A.B.A.A / 1979
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst Edition. GLIMPSES AT THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A. V. H. CARPENTER, Lanward Publishing Co.,1891, first edition, some light soil to the rear cover and a small closed tear at the center of the spine at the front hinge, short closed tear to one leaf at the upper margin, else a vg+ or better copy with unbroken inner hinges, fine co…ntents and many illustrations by Will Bradley. Carpenter was, among other things, a railroad man and herein writes of his considerable travels.
More imagesPublished by Lanward Publishing Co, Chicago, 1891
- First Edition
Seller: Nudelman Rare Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Nudelman Rare Books
Contact seller2-star sellerFirst edition. First edition. 4to. Original publishers full dark green beveled cloth with blindstamped scroll design on cover on which has gilt lettering, gilt spine, dec. endpapers. The first major book illustrated by Will Bradley, renowned American artist/illustrator, designer, and publisher. Photographic frontispiece portrait…. Cecorative title, 16 chapter headings and 23 pen & ink text illustrations, all by Will Bradley. "The accomplishment of Will Bradley (1868-1962) as the complete craftsman, capable of executing a book from start to finish, places him as one of the foremost figures in the Arts & Crafts movement in America and as one of the most imaginative artists working in book decoration during the 1890's." (fexcerpt from, Chapin Library, Book Decoration in America 1890-1910, Williamstown, 1979). AER. A fine copy, with very minor corner rubbing. A rare book, moreso in this condition.
