Meiric Dutton (51 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelving wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Red cloth cover with gold lettering has a few liquid drop discolored areas and light wear. Text unmarked. Good solid binding. Ships Next Business Day.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Historical Sketch of Bookbinding as an Art. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Holliston Mills, Inc January 1926 Binding: Hardcover shelf wear on boards and spine. front board has water damage. text block tight.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

144p, cloth, light edge wear, vg. Appendix, Index.

PAPERBACK. First edition. 20pp color frontispiece octavo paper. cover wear otherwise very good-.

Condition: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket Author: Meiric K. Dutton. (Bookbinding, History, Book History) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

The text of President Sanford Dole's letter of January 11, 1894 which provides a good summary of the state of relations between the Provisional government and the United States. 28 pages. Wrappers (covers) toned & lightly dust soiled. Previous owner's name on half title page otherwise a clean, unmarked, complete good paperback book in decorative wrappers (soft cover book)/ no dust jacket. 8 vo. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. NEAR FINE Hardcover 1926 1st Edition/1st Printing. Book is wrapped in clear glassine cover. Red boards with gilt lettering.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good +. first edition. 6 x 9 in. Cloth boards. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; covers very clean, minor shelf wear, spine a touch sunned with some slight loss to spine ends. Binding tight. Text bright and unmarked. Books. Stax.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. 1st. Dec. cloth, no dj. T.e.g. Corners a little bumped. Gift inscription and prev. owner's stamp on flyleaf, else very sound.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. Cloth, no d.j. Some shelf-wear; fraying to cloth at head of spine. Else clean copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Norwood, 1926. 144 pages, hardbound, very good condition, no jacket. Inscribed by the author.

Condition: New.

Henry was the son of earliest missionaries, Samuel & Mercy Whitney, and after training in the publishing business on the Mainland, returned to Hawaii to eventually become its first postmaster. He later became prominent in the newspaper and printing businesses; 20 pages. Light dust soiling on covers otherwise a clean, unmarked very good trade paperback book in decorative wrappers (soft cover book)/ no decorative wrappers (soft cover book). 16mo.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG- (Minor wear to cloth). Brick-colored cloth over boards; 138 pp.; No illustrations. Includes chapters on bookbinding in Italy, France, England, and America.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A perfectly clean and fresh copy of a book produced by the leading US manufacturer of bookcloth, presumably for promotional purposes. Surprisingly, no illustrations. Owner's inscription 'W H Greeley Dec 21 1926'. red cloth gilt covers, minor rubbing to corners and head; tail sound.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. VG plus purple cloth octavo hardcover. Gilt titling. No names or markings to text. 8vo. 144pp. Index. First edition. Books.

The text of President Sanford Dole's letter of January 11, 1894 which provides a good summary of the state of relations between the Provisional government and the United States. 28 pages. Fine in decorative wrappers (softcover book). 8vo.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Historical Sketch of Bookbinding as an Art' provides a comprehensive exploration of the aesthetic and technical evolution of bookbinding through the centuries. Meiric Keeler Dutton traces the development of the craft from its early functional origins to its elevation as a sophisticated decorative art form. The text examines the various styles, materials, and techniques employed by master binders, highlighting the cultural and artistic influences that shaped the physical form of the book.Focusing on the intricate relationship between form and function, the work details the progression of binding methods in different regions and historical periods. It offers insight into the craftsmanship required to produce durable yet beautiful bindings, discussing the use of leather, gold tooling, and other ornamental elements. This study serves as an essential resource for bibliophiles, historians, and practitioners of the book arts, celebrating the enduring legacy of bookbinding as a vital component of literary history. By documenting the shift from simple protective covers to elaborate works of art, Dutton illuminates the skill and dedication of those who have preserved the written word in exquisite physical presentations.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…