Published by Bemrose & Sons, Limited, London and Derby, 1881
Language: English
Seller: THOMAS RARE BOOKS, Yaxley, SUFFOLK, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardback. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 240pp, index. Armorial bookplate of F. Arthur Wadsworth to the inside front board. No 34 of a limited edition of 300 copies signed by the publishers, Bemrose & Son. A truly fine copy of a scarce book produced in high quality. No fading, wear, marks with 18 full page platesand woodcuts throughout. Illustrated by George Bailey. Black un-cracked endpapers, gilt titles and decoration with black ruled borders and bevelled boards. All edges red. A trifle foxed esp. the last blank leaf. 32 x 26 cms. PLEASE EMAIL FOR PHOTOS.
Published by Bemrose and Sons, Derby, 1881
Seller: Scarthin Books ABA, ILAB., Cromford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No. 92 of 300 copies. Pastedown split at front board otherwise very good.
Published by Bemrose & Sons, GB, 1881
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Green decorated cloth, gilt. 127/300 copies signed Bemrose & Sons at limitation. Book is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age. BUT rear cover a little bowed and minor wear to extremities.SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY (GB 2023 £8) Packed weight 2400g.
Published by Bemrose & Sons, 1881
Seller: Francis Edwards ABA ILAB, Hay on Wye, United Kingdom
Signed
Folio. viii + 240pp. 18 litho. plates including 1 colour and 11 tinted/sepia. Light age toning, marbled e.ps., contemporary gilt rule edged green half morocco, extremities sl. rubbed, gilt ruling and blind motifs with rubbed gilt lettered labels to spine, light cracks to head of joints, t.e.g. Ex.-libris Mr J.O. Manton, District Superintendent Midland Railway Company, with a manuscript note from him inserted, 'This edition of the . is one of two extra large paper copies printed specially for Mr Wm. Bemrose 'No. 5.' 1881 .'The Limitation Leaf states '.is limited to Two extra large paper copies, Ten large paper copes and Three hundred copies . No. 5. Signed 'Bemrose & Sons'. Additional postage may be necessary US$369.
Published by Bemrose & Sons, Limited, London and Derby, 1881
Seller: Scrivener's Books and Bookbinding, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. George Bailey (illustrator). No 89 of a limited edition of 300 copies signed by the publishers, Bemrose & Son. 240pp including index. Previous owner's name, address and date (1881) neatly inscribed in ink to the head of Edition information page. Dark green cloth boards with titles and decorative panels in gilt to front cover and spine. Now protected with clear plastic sleeve, Black epps and all edges red. Hinges neatly reinforced with green bookcloth. Publisher's advert announcing the impending publication of the book tucked inside. Illustrated with engravings, lithographs and woodcuts and 18 full page plates. Corners and top and bottom of spine slightly bumped but otherwise a very good copy. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.