Ralph W Polk (52 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. 1st Edition. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, brick red cloth boards show scuffing and soiling along with edge and corner bumps/wear. There are some light spots on the bottom quadrant of the front board along with additional spotting on the rear board. The internal binding is good, no hinge issues. There are no signatures or bookplates, no library markings etc. Pages are mildly toned, mainly along the edges, and smudge marks and foxing is present. The worst appears to be the end pages and pastedowns.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Elementary Platen Presswork. Book.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1931 Manual Arts Press first edition. 148 pages with numerous illustrations. Condition of the book is Very Good. The binding is sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked. The main condition issue is light wear to the book's exterior. Price discounted for inventory reduction.…

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

cloth. 4to. cloth. xv, 311 pages. First edition. Sections on typesetting, composition, machinery monotype, typography, photo-typesetting, etc. Near fine.

Condition: New. In English.

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

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

black 3-ring binder. 12mo. black 3-ring binder. unpaginated. Students printing manual. Book has been unbound and inserted into a three-ring binder. Writing in ink on title page.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No DJ. PLEASE NOTE: Pages 1-2 and 21-30 are missing. Pencil scribble on front cover. A book that has various signs of damaged but is complete. Heavily worn. We have 75,000 books to choose from -- Ship within 24 hours -- Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+: shows a touch of crimp to the heel of the back-strip; very mild wear to the head of the back-strip; a hint of tanning to the text pages and faint soiling to the endpapers; the binding is square and remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections only. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches). Language: English. Weight: 12 ounces. Amber cloth over boards with black titles and designs at the front panel and back-strip. Hardcover: No DJ as issued. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xii, 148 pages. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Gives a history of printing and the skills of modern printing up until 1937.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. (1931), First Edition; Very Good/no dj, octavo, 148pp., brown cloth hardcover, light cover wear, b&w ill's., binding tight, owner's inked name & address on endpaper o/w text unmarked.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Hardback. xiv, 300pp. Frontis. Illus. Extremities a little worn. A very pleasing copy. (g1).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket. Meets the acceptable condition guidelines. Has wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of printing, from the ancient use of carved blocks to the development of movable metal types in the 15th century. The author traces the evolution of printing through its pivotal role in disseminating knowledge and shaping civilization. Exploring the intricacies of typography, the book examines the influence of early scribes on the development of fonts and letterforms. It delves into the methods and materials used in early printing, highlighting the ingenuity and craftsmanship that shaped the printed page. Beyond its historical account, the book also analyzes the thematic depth and cultural significance of printing. It examines the role of printing in the preservation and proliferation of knowledge, the democratization of information, and the shaping of human thought and expression. Through its comprehensive examination of the history, techniques, and cultural impact of printing, this book offers a profound understanding of the art of preserving and perpetuating knowledge. It is a testament to the transformative power of printing and its enduring legacy in shaping human history and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. xiv, 296pp, index, glossary, bw ills. Or buff cloth with title in green. Cloth slightly rubbed, tape stains to endpapers, small ink stain to bottom edge. Small sheet with Standard Proof Marks taped inside front cover. Excellent guide to the intricacies of printing with a definite slant toward the practical side. A classic text which was been reprinted several times in the following 40 years. Size: 8vo.…

NEAR FINE WITHOUT D.J. FIRST EDITION. Binding is HARDCOVER.

Paperback. Condition: New.