J Herbert John Herbert Slater (118 results)

Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. George Routledge & Sons London 1910 12mo. 259 pages. ex-library copy. red cloth boards rubbed and age toned. corners bumped. sunned spine. ffep missing. hinge cracked at half title page. binding shaken. reading copy only.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Round and About the Book-stalls.: a Guide for the Book-hunter. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. London, 1910; red cloth covered boards; edges and back strip faded; notations on second end paper; previous owner's name on title page; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; top edges gilt; early and rear pages foxed; interior clean and unmarked; 259 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Romance of Book-Collecting. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Hardcover w/o jacket. 1-2" tear on rear board where it meets spine. Scuffs, rubbing, and edge wear on boards. Hinges cracked and binding is loose. No markings noted in text. Foxing and toning to pages. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 5th or later Edition. In gilt titled red cloth, corners & edges rubbed. Spine, gilt titles, edges worn, cracked at head. DW tape repaired. Internally, half title, coloured frontis, [4], (v-ix), [1], 707 pp, [1], [4] adverts, 24 pls (including 4 coloured), 300 facsimile reproductions, no dated but c1929, lower joint a little weak. 6th edition. (285*221 mm). Pages 87-705 contain a dictionary of the more important engravers and their works.…

First Edition. Library copy. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 168 pages : 1 illustration ; 20 cm. Contents: In eulogy of catalogues -- A comparison of prices -- Some lucky finds -- The Forgotten lore society -- Some hunting-grounds of London -- Vagaries of Book-hunters -- How fashion lives -- The rules of the chase -- The glamour of bindings -- The hammer and the end. Subjects: Book collecting. Booksellers and bookselling England London. Bibliomania. 1 Kg.…

Fifth Edition. Very good copy in the original decorated gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Minor scattered foxing. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 732 pages : 21 cm. Notes; Biographical dictionary of engravers. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; The origin of engraving -- Various methods of engraving -- On forming a collection -- The examination and purchase of prints -- On the genuineness of prints -- The cleaning of prints -- The preservation of prints -- The prices of prints -- Technical terms -- Lists of books useful to collectors -- List of engravers, in alphabetical order, with some of their chief works and auction values of each print catalogued. Subjects; Engraving Collectors and collecting. Engraving Prices. Engravers ; Dictionaries. Prints Collectors and collecting. Engravers. Engravers (incisers). 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Library copy. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 168 pages : 1 illustration ; 20 cm. Contents: In eulogy of catalogues -- A comparison of prices -- Some lucky finds -- The Forgotten lore society -- Some hunting-grounds of London -- Vagaries of Book-hunters -- How fashion lives -- The rules of the chase -- The glamour of bindings -- The hammer and the end. Subjects: Book collecting. Booksellers and bookselling England London. Bibliomania. 1 Kg.…

Fifth Edition. Very good copy in the original decorated gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Minor scattered foxing. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 732 pages : 21 cm. Notes; Biographical dictionary of engravers. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; The origin of engraving -- Various methods of engraving -- On forming a collection -- The examination and purchase of prints -- On the genuineness of prints -- The cleaning of prints -- The preservation of prints -- The prices of prints -- Technical terms -- Lists of books useful to collectors -- List of engravers, in alphabetical order, with some of their chief works and auction values of each print catalogued. Subjects; Engraving Collectors and collecting. Engraving Prices. Engravers ; Dictionaries. Prints Collectors and collecting. Engravers. Engravers (incisers). 1 Kg.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Romance of Book Collecting' by J.H. Slater offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of antiquarian books and the book trade in London. A captivating read for anyone with an interest in book history and bibliophilia, this book explores the allure of rare books and the passion that drives book collecting. Delve into the stories behind the booksellers and the bookselling scene of a bygone era. Whether you are a seasoned book collector, a student of library science, or simply someone who appreciates the enduring charm of old books, this volume provides a unique perspective on the world of book collecting. A valuable resource for those interested in the history of books and a delightful journey for anyone captivated by the romance of the written word.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Third Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 625 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-92) and index. Subjects; Prints Collectors and collecting. Engraving Bibliography. Engraving Prices. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket, as Issued. First Reprint of the First Edition. First reprint of the true first edition, published January, 1924. (First published April, 1917). Twenty-three photo colour and sepia illustrations of birds by Oliver G. Pike. W. Bickerton, J.T. Newman, Herbert Lazenby. Also colour plates of nesting places at the British Museum, South Kensington including full-plate frontispiece showing: 'Kingfishers and nest in river bank from case in British Museum, South Kensington'. ***Good in blue cloth-covered boards, with gilt titles to spine and gilt titles and blind border to front board. Light stain affecting the gilt titles on the spine. Boards slightly rubbed, faded and marked. Edges of boards rubbed. Corners of boards rubbed and bumped. Small splits to cloth of tail of spine. Head and tail of spine frayed and rubbed. Contemporaneous owner's name in blue fountain pen ink: 'H.C. Oldfield ' to top of front pastedown. Light unobtrusive scattered foxing to end-pages and outer margins of pages and fore-edge of text-block. Most pages clean. 220mm x 148mm. 256 pages including index to rear. ***Contents; Preface; Bird Life in January: Hard Times, Calendar; Bird Life in February: Mere and Fen, Calendar; Bird Life in March: The Month of Awakening, Calendar; Bird Life in April: The Summer Migrants, Calendar; Bird Life in May: May on the Moors, Calendar; Bird Life in June: The Leafy Month, Calender; Bird Life in July: Sea-Fowl Haunts, Calendar; Bird Life in August: Mountain and Moor, Calendar; Bird Life in September: The Sacrifice in Game, Calendar; Bird Life in October: Seed-time and Harvest, Calendar; Bird Life in November: The Home of a Naturalist, Calender; Bird Life in December: Wild Fowl on the Coast, Calendar; Index. List of illustrations: Kingfishers and their nest in river bank (from case in British Museum, South Kensington; Birds attracted by Coco-nuts; Little Grebe on Nest; Robin's Nest in Kettle; Peewit and her Nest; Kentish Plovers and their Nesting-place (from case in British Museum, South Kensington); Long-tailed Tits and Nests (from case in British Museum, South Kensington); Bullfinch on Nest; Nest of Chaffinch; Peregrine Falcon and Young (from case in British Museum, South Kensington); Nest of Grasshopper Warbler; Linnet's nest in Rose Bush; Red Warbler Feeding Young Cuckoo; The Young Barn Owls; Young Nightjars; Stock Doves and Nest (from case in British Museum, South Kensington); Puffins Feeding their Young (from case in British Museum, South Kensington); Pied Wagtails (from case in British Museum, South Kensington); Black-Throated Diver; A Brood of Young Kestrels; Group of Black-headed Gulls; A Sitting Woodcock; Herons and Wild Ducks. ***A nicely illustrated and informative book of the period. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Oliver G. Pike. W. Bickerton, J.T. Newman, Herbert Lazenby (illustrator).…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Third Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 625 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-92) and index. Subjects; Prints Collectors and collecting. Engraving Bibliography. Engraving Prices. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: The young collector. Physical description: 130 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 19 cm. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Book collecting. Bibliomania. 1 Kg.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: The young collector. Physical description: 130 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 19 cm. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Book collecting. Bibliomania. 1 Kg.…