Private Libraries Association (45 results)

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; xvi, 256 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 28 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographic references and index. Other format: Limited ed. of 1250 copies, of which 250 are for sale. Subjects; Jewitt, Thomas Orlando Sheldon (1799-1869). Jewitt, Thomas Orlando Sheldon (1799-1869) Bibliography. Jewitt, Thomas Orlando Sheldon (1799-1869) Catalogues raisonées. Jewitt, Orlando Sheldon (1799-1869). Jewitt, Thomas Orlando Sheldon. Wood-engraving, Victorian England. Wood-engravers England Biography. Wood-engraving, English History. Wood-engraving, English 19th century. Illumination of books and manuscripts Great Britain 19th century. Illustration of books 19th century Great Britain. Illustration of books 19th century England. Illustrated books 19th century England. Engraving Great Britain History. Illustrators England Biography. Engraving, English. Illustrators England. Orlando Jewitt (1799-1869). Illustration of books England 19th century. Wood engravings. Books Illustrations. England. Biography 2. Individual Derbyshire Duffield. Genres; Catalogue. Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 5 pages. (3 A4 sheets). (SL#108).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 4 A4 pages, includes PLA Accounts for 1969 and 1970. (SL#108).

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description; [78]p. Subject; Private Libraries Association. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; xvi, 256 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 28 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographic references and index. Other format: Limited ed. of 1250 copies, of which 250 are for sale. Subjects; Jewitt, Thomas Orlando Sheldon (1799-1869). Jewitt, Thomas Orlando Sheldon (1799-1869) Bibliography. Jewitt, Thomas Orlando Sheldon (1799-1869) Catalogues raisonées. Jewitt, Orlando Sheldon (1799-1869). Jewitt, Thomas Orlando Sheldon. Wood-engraving, Victorian England. Wood-engravers England Biography. Wood-engraving, English History. Wood-engraving, English 19th century. Illumination of books and manuscripts Great Britain 19th century. Illustration of books 19th century Great Britain. Illustration of books 19th century England. Illustrated books 19th century England. Engraving Great Britain History. Illustrators England Biography. Engraving, English. Illustrators England. Orlando Jewitt (1799-1869). Illustration of books England 19th century. Wood engravings. Books Illustrations. England. Biography 2. Individual Derbyshire Duffield. Genres; Catalogue. Illustrated. 1 Kg.

Printed wrappers, small 8vo, 64 pp, ills. The issue is devoted to: "Edward Ardizzone: a preliminary hand-list of his illustrated books, 1929-1970", by Brian Alderson. From the introduction: ".the compiler decided that - despite the quantity of material involved - it would be a sensible plan to indicate not just the publication details of the books but also the number and kind of illustrations in them. The lack of a completely acceptable terminology and the difficulty of determining precise details about the methods by which illustrations have been prepared have hampered progress but it is nonetheless hoped that the list will prove useful to those who wish to know more of the work of a great artist. In a negative way, it may also stand as a warning to like-minded proto-bibliographers - a guide to how this complex task may be improved upon." Slightly faded around spine, otherwise Good.

Printed wrappers, small 8vo, 64 pp, ills. The issue is devoted to: "Edward Ardizzone: a preliminary hand-list of his illustrated books, 1929-1970", by Brian Alderson. From the introduction: ".the compiler decided that - despite the quantity of material involved - it would be a sensible plan to indicate not just the publication details of the books but also the number and kind of illustrations in them. The lack of a completely acceptable terminology and the difficulty of determining precise details about the methods by which illustrations have been prepared have hampered progress but it is nonetheless hoped that the list will prove useful to those who wish to know more of the work of a great artist. In a negative way, it may also stand as a warning to like-minded proto-bibliographers - a guide to how this complex task may be improved upon." Near Fine.

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description; [78]p. Subject; Private Libraries Association. 1 Kg.

Limited edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 378 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Liber Amicorum / David Chambers -- The Officers -- The Formative Years 1956-1961 / Philip Ward -- Establishment 1961-1967 / David Chambers -- Publishing 1968-1981 / David Chambers -- Continuation 1982-2000 / Stan Brett -- Publishing 1982-2000 / David Chambers -- Publications: a descriptive checklist / Paul W. Nash -- Members' Collections. Subjects; Private Libraries Association History 20th century. Private Libraries Association. Private Libraries Association History. 1900-1999. 19th-20th centuries. Private libraries Great Britain History 20th century. Book collectors Great Britain ; Biography. Book collectors. Private libraries. 3 Kg.

Light green printed wrappers, small 8vo, pp 139-178, ills. Principal contents include: Bookplates by Kate Greenaway and Walter Crane; The Byfields, by Judith Butler; Twenty-Five Years of the P.L.A., II, by David Chambers. Wrappers faded around spine, otherwise Very Good.

Limited edition of 1100 copies. Printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 61, [14] pp. The annual journal published by the Private Libraries Association, which forms a continuing checklist and bibliography of fine press books and privately printed books published in the UK, USA and Australia.This volume for 1966 gives production data and original price for each book, with selected title pages and illustrations reproduced. Covers lightly soiled, marks to one or two pages.

Light green printed wrappers, small 8vo, pp 49-96, ills. Principal contents include: Wilkie Collins, by Andrew Gasson; and The Sette Of Odd Volumes, by Raymond Lister. Wrappers faded around spine, otherwise Very Good.

Red printed wrappers, small 8vo, approximately 50 pp, ills. Contents include the regular features and - Including a 'Summary Checklist@ of the works of Frederick Locker. Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good tight condition, blue wrappers, faded.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This collection features selected works from the Private Libraries Association, covering publications from 1956 to 2007. It includes insights into private library collections and bibliographic details relevant to library enthusiasts. The volume is bound in a standard hardcover edition, reflecting the period's publishing styles. From the library of John Russell Taylor.

Card Covers. Condition: Very Good. Folio, softcover, 36 pages. Printed paper covers, stapled as issued. The four articles trace the making of a Penny Magazine from raw materials to finished sheet, describing the sourcing and preparation of paper, the mechanics of stereotyping and wood engraving, and the rapid presswork that enabled cheap mass circulation. Together they form a complete early Victorian survey of the printing arts at the moment when illustrated popular publishing was taking shape. Size: Folio. Category: Penny Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm, 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century; at first under the style of Joseph Zaehnsdorf, and then, as Zaehnsdorf Limited, following its registration as a private limited company in 1913. The company passed from the control of the family in 1947, and, after several changes of name and ownership, it began trading again as Zaehnsdorf Limited, under its present owners, in May 1957. The era when under control of the family presents a convenient and interesting period for study, and together with the three principals concerned, will be considered in the present essay. On the basis of the available records, and articles in contemporary trade periodicals, a few perspectives are here presented on the story of one of the better known firms of English bookbinders." Fine.

Cloth, folio, 31 cm, 337 pp, ills. From the blurb: "John Everett Millais (1829-1896) is probably best known today as a leading English painter of the nineteenth century and a founder member in 1848 of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. In the sphere of black-and-white book and periodical illustration he was an outstanding master. His range was enormous and he could illustrate in a number of different styles to suit the texts he was given. He was equally at home with poetry by Tennyson, novels by Anthony Trollope and Harriet Martineau, and delightful books for children. Because so many of his designs are scattered through various publications, some of which are rare and obscure, this significant area of his uvre has remained under-appreciated. This book is the first to present faithful reproductions of all of Millais's published illustrations. An important feature is the discussion of every image together with its literary context, to ensure a full understanding of the meaning Millais wished to convey and illuminate. The original designs are chiefly wood-engravings, though some were engraved on steel; the small number of etchings that he undertook are also included. " Near Fine in Near Fine dustwrapper.

Limited edition of 1100 copies. Illustrated printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 59 pp, ills, index, ads. The annual journal published by the Private Libraries Association, which forms a continuing checklist and bibliography of fine press books and privately printed books published in the UK, USA and Australia.This volume for 1963 gives production data and original price for each book, with a few illustrations reproduced. Spine a little faded, otherwise Near Very Good.

Limited edition of 1200 copies. Illustrated printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 91 pp. The annual journal published by the Private Libraries Association, which forms a continuing checklist and bibliography of fine press books and privately printed books published in the UK, USA and Australia.This volume for 1971 gives production data and original price for each book, with a few illustrations reproduced. Very Good.

Limited edition of 1250 copies. Illustrated printed wrappers, 8vo, 22 cm, 37 pp, index, ads. The annual journal published by the Private Libraries Association, which forms a continuing checklist and bibliography of fine press books and privately printed books published in the UK, USA and Australia.This volume for 1961 gives production data and original price for each book, with a few illustrations reproduced. Small marks to wrappers, otherwise Good.

Limited edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 378 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Liber Amicorum / David Chambers -- The Officers -- The Formative Years 1956-1961 / Philip Ward -- Establishment 1961-1967 / David Chambers -- Publishing 1968-1981 / David Chambers -- Continuation 1982-2000 / Stan Brett -- Publishing 1982-2000 / David Chambers -- Publications: a descriptive checklist / Paul W. Nash -- Members' Collections. Subjects; Private Libraries Association History 20th century. Private Libraries Association. Private Libraries Association History. 1900-1999. 19th-20th centuries. Private libraries Great Britain History 20th century. Book collectors Great Britain ; Biography. Book collectors. Private libraries. 1 Kg.

Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm, 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century; at first under the style of Joseph Zaehnsdorf, and then, as Zaehnsdorf Limited, following its registration as a private limited company in 1913. The company passed from the control of the family in 1947, and, after several changes of name and ownership, it began trading again as Zaehnsdorf Limited, under its present owners, in May 1957. The era when under control of the family presents a convenient and interesting period for study, and together with the three principals concerned, will be considered in the present essay. On the basis of the available records, and articles in contemporary trade periodicals, a few perspectives are here presented on the story of one of the better known firms of English bookbinders." Near Very Good.

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 253 pp, ills. An account of the externals of the book, its production and sale over the past two centuries. Contents include: Introduction; 1 The Book Trade; 2 Words into Type; 3 Paper; 4 Design; 5 Bookbindings; 6 Book-Jackets; 7 Book Illustration; 8 The Three-Decker; 9 Part-issues and Serials; 10 Series Publishing & the Yellow-Back; Further Reading; Index. Fine in Near Fine dustwrapper with a mark to the spine-panel.

Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm, 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century; at first under the style of Joseph Zaehnsdorf, and then, as Zaehnsdorf Limited, following its registration as a private limited company in 1913. The company passed from the control of the family in 1947, and, after several changes of name and ownership, it began trading again as Zaehnsdorf Limited, under its present owners, in May 1957. The era when under control of the family presents a convenient and interesting period for study, and together with the three principals concerned, will be considered in the present essay. On the basis of the available records, and articles in contemporary trade periodicals, a few perspectives are here presented on the story of one of the better known firms of English bookbinders." Elegant booklabel of George Sims on front pastedown endpaper, otherwise Near Fine.

Cloth, gilt cover device, 8vo, 28 cm, 328 pp, plates, ills. Contents: Section 1. History. Beginnings and first books, 1923-1926 - First years in London, 1926-1927 - Two boys from Queensland take on the London literary establishment, 1927-1929 - Hand-printing and hamstrung at West Hampstead, 1929-1930 - Retrospect. Contents: Section 2. Bibliography. Books - Appendix A. Books started but never finished - Catalogues - Prospectuses - Ephemera. Near Fine.

Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm, 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century; at first under the style of Joseph Zaehnsdorf, and then, as Zaehnsdorf Limited, following its registration as a private limited company in 1913. The company passed from the control of the family in 1947, and, after several changes of name and ownership, it began trading again as Zaehnsdorf Limited, under its present owners, in May 1957. The era when under control of the family presents a convenient and interesting period for study, and together with the three principals concerned, will be considered in the present essay. On the basis of the available records, and articles in contemporary trade periodicals, a few perspectives are here presented on the story of one of the better known firms of English bookbinders." Very Good.

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 253 pp, ills. An account of the externals of the book, its production and sale over the past two centuries. Contents include: Introduction; 1 The Book Trade; 2 Words into Type; 3 Paper; 4 Design; 5 Bookbindings; 6 Book-Jackets; 7 Book Illustration; 8 The Three-Decker; 9 Part-issues and Serials; 10 Series Publishing & the Yellow-Back; Further Reading; Index. Fine in Fine dustwrapper.

Large 8vo. Publishers' dark green cloth; title blocked in gilt on spine. Issued without dust-wrapper.378 pp; 3 blank leaves; B&W photographs in text.Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Association. Describes the origins, growth and history of the Association with bibliography of its publications and articles on and by leading British collectors. In common with all PLA publications, it is elegantly produced.

lxiii+160pp. Large 8vo. Original buckram, gilt decoration. Decorative endpapers, black and white illustrations. A fine copy. First edition.