Shaylor Joseph Compiled By (5 results)

HC. 143pp A collection of author's comments on the pleasures of books. good+, olive green cloth w/some fading, teg (hardcover). B&W illustrations (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. A circa 1927 leather edition of The Pleasures of Bookland compiled by Joseph Shaylor. This book is compiled of quotes and statements made by great statesmen and men of letters about books including soem gems from some masters in English Literature. Title: The Pleasures of Bookland Author: Various compiled by Joseph Shaylor Publisher: Truslove Publication Date: Undated, c.1927 Format: Softcover, Leather, English Condition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear, slight bend to covers, tanned pages.…

Condition: Fair. No Edition Remarks. 160 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Introduction By Andrew Lang. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Gilt edged textblock. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Trace to cloth left by removed price sticker. Gilt lettering is slightly darkened.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1898 First Edition (Date on title page verso). 120 pages. Burgundy hard covers with gilt lettering are very clean and bright. Book is tight. Pages are clean and unmarked. Book plate of previous owner (Fred Curtis) and subsequent owner name and date on inside of front cover. A delightful small book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition without jacket on green cloth with gilt borders and title to frontis and spine cover - will send out 1 st class post - rare and collectable.