The Lakeside Press (28 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The finest looking copy of this book that I've ever seen. Brown textured linen cloth over boards, no lettering to spine, but a most handsome black cloth label with gilt lettered title to front cover. 32 pp. Preface by the R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company treating of the book's subject. Several score handsome black-and-white illustrations, and several more black-and-white plates printed on high-gloss paper.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Pamphlet. Condition: Used - Very Good. 3 pages, (32)p Chicago History, Volume IV, Number 7, Chicago Historical Society, Spring, 1956, Paul M. Angle, Editor inserted. Illustrated. 8.5 x 4.75", printed wrapper. Noting centennial of Chicago Historical Society. VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. No dust jacket. Only defect is a slight rubbing or tear of the front cover label. ; 32 p. ;

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. This book shows all kinds of different styles of type faces and lettering fonts that were used back in the day. This old book is clean, solid and in great shape! This is an oversized hardcover book with 117 pages of lettering, monotypes and fonts. There is also a laid in revision of pages booklet. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. There is a bookplate on the front inside cover. The pages are clean with no soiling, writing, or tears. The book is undated but appears to be circa 1960. This is definitely Not a former library book. The blue covers are clean and in great shape. This old book looks and feels great! We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box!

First edition. Brown/black cloth-covered boards decorated with clouds, pasted-on leather label with gilt lettering on front board, 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches, 32 pp., 16 b/w plates (b/w photos of fine bindings) protected by tissue guards. Very good plus (mild rubbing and edgewear; tissue guard for plate IV missing; else fine). (3214018).

Pamphlet. Condition: Used - Very Good. (12) pages. 'Saint Christopher', Fritz Eichenberg wood engraving. 10 x 7'', printed wrapper. VG.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Chicago: The Lakeside Press; R. R. Donnelly & Sons Company, 1930. Undated, ca. 1930s. Bookplate of Frederic Melcher "From His Library of Books About Books" inside the front cover. Glossy royal blue softcover with paper label on the front cover, 11 pages. Some cover chips and rubbing, contents clean and unmarked. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. B&W Photographs; This book is in Very Good+ condition and was possibly issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some light rubbing and one small tear to the cloth on the top spine end of the book cover. There is a repaired tear to the spine of the book cloth as well. The text pages are mostly clean and bright, but do have some beginning toning to the edges and the endpapers. The tissue guards on some of the illustrated plates are missing. "The Donnelley company aimed to produce books and periodicals with impressive modern design and mass printed commercial and reference materials. Lakeside Press produced Encyclopædia Britannica, Time Magazine, Life Magazine, promotional literature for the Model T Ford, catalogs for Sears Roebuck, among others. The Press produced high quality collectible editions for the Chicago Caxton Club and the Limited Editions Club. Donnelly was the official printer for the 1933-1934 World's Fair, "A Century of Progress," which took place on the Lake Michigan lakefront just to the east of the plant. The company designed and printed official tickets, postcards, posters, brochures, and magazines which displayed the company's distinctive modernist design. " (from Wikipedia).

Condition: Good. 4to. 32 pp. Very good with marginal edgewear to boards and foxing. Hard cover. No dust jacket. Patterned black and gilt cloth binding. Leather title on cover with gilt text. Beveled pages. First edition.

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. (Chicago) n.d. Illus, 9x8", 42pp, minor foxing, covers a bit stained and soiled, book a bit wrinkled.

Softbound. Condition: Good; ex-lib. Yellow wraps with glued on bw image. 31 pp. 1 color, 8 bw repros. Catalog lists 133 works. With an evaluation of the artist and his work by Thomas Craven.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of typography and its transformative power. The author meticulously explores the historical evolution of printing techniques and the profound impact it has had on the dissemination of knowledge and understanding of diverse subjects. The book offers practical advice on applying typographical principles to enhance communication effectiveness, ensuring clarity and engagement. Through its insightful analysis, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the nuances of typography and its role in shaping the impact and legacy of written works. 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.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Clamshell Box. First Edition. Chicago: R. R. Donnelley & Sons; The Lakeside Press, 1954. Undated [1954]. Booklet describes binding and conservation services available at the Lakeside Press. Softcover, 42 pages, custom clamshell box in gray cloth with paper front cover and spine labels. The book is in very good condition with a minor smudge to the rear cover, sound binding, pages, clean and unmarked. The box is recent and in about fine condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/Very Good Clamshell Box. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Condition: New.

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.: Chicago n.d. (circa 1940). 1 sheet folded in 4's, outside with printed info, inside color reproduction (framable) of 1570 Ortelius map of the Americas. Minor wear and soil.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Quarto, 38, [II] pages, blue boards, top label stained (as is common for this work -from adhesive), light dampstain to gutter " The purpose of this book is to show to the boys and the young men of Chicago and vicinity the life-career opportunities offered byThe Lakeside Press. Although it is directed particularly to those who are bout to graduate from the Elementar and High Schools, there is the hope that it may prove useful to parents, teachers, or vocational counselors in their efforts to guide young men toward useful and honorable occupations." - Foreword.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Prospectus announcing the publication of the Lakeside Press Illustrated Editions series "Four Classic American Books". First printing, 1930. Tightly bound in sewn wraps. Paper title label affixed to the dust jacket cover. Included are four illustrated examples from the books: a B/W full page print illustration from Moby Dick, (Herman Melville, illustration by Rockwell Kent), and three folded four-page samples of the title pages from Tales, (Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated by W.A. Dwiggins); Two Years Before the Mast, (Richard Henry Dana, Jr., illustrated by Edw. A. Wilson); Walden or Life in the Woods, (Henry David Thoreau, illustrated by Rudolph Ruzicka). Laid-in are two fine Lakeside Press sheets: a brief information page and an order form. The contents show extremely slight edgewear and age-toning. The dust jacket shows moderate to heavy browning and edge wear, remains Very Good.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Leather bound. Condition: Near fine. Impromptu Speech of Governor Richard Oglesby by Judge Marcus Kavanagh, published by the Lakeside Press in 1905. (illustrator). Limited Edition. Twelvemo, [unpaginated]. Brown morocco, double gilt fillet border on covers, gilt floral design on spine. Marbled endpapers, decorative gilt turn-ins. Top edge gilt. Complete with six illustrated plates, all with tissue covers. (National Union Catalog Pre-1956 Imprints 42994). Richard J. Oglesby (1824-1899) fought in both the Mexican War and Civil War, rising to the rank of major general. In 1864, Oglesby was encouraged to run for governor of Illinois by his longtime friend Abraham Lincoln. The following year, Governor Oglesby was present at the Petersen House when Lincoln died on April 15, 1865. Oglesby served three nonconsecutive terms as governor, and he also served one term as a U.S. Senator. The town of Oglesby, Illinois is named in his honor. The preface of this book was written by the future Vice President of the United States, Charles G. Dawes.

Leather bound. Condition: Near fine. Impromptu Speech of Governor Richard Oglesby by Judge Marcus Kavanagh, published by the Lakeside Press in 1905. (illustrator). Limited Edition. Twelvemo, [unpaginated]. Brown morocco, double gilt fillet border on covers, gilt floral design on spine. Marbled endpapers, decorative gilt turn-ins. Top edge gilt. Complete with six illustrated plates, all with tissue covers. (National Union Catalog Pre-1956 Imprints 42994) Gift inscription on front flyleaf. From the library of Jens Christian Bay, the Danish American writer and librarian. His bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown. Richard J. Oglesby (1824-1899) fought in both the Mexican War and Civil War, rising to the rank of major general. In 1864, Oglesby was encouraged to run for governor of Illinois by his longtime friend Abraham Lincoln. The following year, Governor Oglesby was present at the Petersen House when Lincoln died on April 15, 1865. Oglesby served three nonconsecutive terms as governor, and he also served one term as a U.S. Senator. The town of Oglesby, Illinois is named in his honor. The preface of this book was written by the future Vice President of the United States, Charles G. Dawes.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. 4to. Published by the Lakeside Press, Chicago, IL. 1930. Illustrated. Issued in sewn wrappers with title label present to the front wrapper. Wrappers worn with some shelf-wear to the extremities present (creased and soil present to the front and rear wrapper). Book is free of ownership marks. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. A prospectus for four major illustrated works from the Lakeside Press including the Rockwell Kent edition of MOBY-DICK. Reproduces a full-page illustration of Captain Ahab by Kent along with pp. 140-141 which each have illustrations as well as text. The other books in the prospectus are Edgar Allan Poe's TALES with Dwiggins illustrations; Dana's TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST with Wilson illustrations; and Thoreau's WALDEN with the Ruzicka illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. First Edition thus. The tenth Lakeside Classic title issued during the Christmas season of 1912. This book contains narratives from visitors to Chicago as early as 1834 when it was a village. 174 pages and illustrated with a frontispiece. Front cover features gilt borders and the Lakeside Press logo, spine features gilt lettering as well as the top edge. A very clean copy with some rubbing to both boards. A very good plus copy in bright green cloth over boards and very bright gilt lettering.

Leather bound. Condition: Very good. Impromptu Speech of Governor Richard Oglesby by Judge Marcus Kavanagh, published by the Lakeside Press in 1905. Inscribed by Charles G. Dawes to Frank A. Vanderlip, president of National City Bank, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and architect of (illustrator). Limited Edition. Twelvemo, [unpaginated]. Brown morocco, double gilt fillet border on covers, gilt floral design on spine. Marbled endpapers, decorative gilt turn-ins. Top edge gilt. Wear and chipping to spine, front joint worn. Complete with six illustrated plates. (National Union Catalog Pre-1956 Imprints 42994) From the library of Frank A. Vanderlip, with his bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Inscription reads: "For my friend F.A. Vanderlip, from Charles G. Dawes / Jany 20th, 1906." Richard J. Oglesby (1824-1899) fought in both the Mexican War and Civil War, rising to the rank of major general. In 1864, Oglesby was encouraged to run for governor of Illinois by his longtime friend Abraham Lincoln. The following year, Governor Oglesby was present at the Petersen House when Lincoln died on April 15, 1865. Oglesby served three nonconsecutive terms as governor, and he also served one term as a U.S. Senator. The town of Oglesby, Illinois is named in his honor. The preface of this book was written by the future Vice President of the United States, Charles G. Dawes. Signed.

Tipped in are the title pages of three of the books and Kent's illustration of Ahab on deck. Folio, publisher's wrappers with printed paper label on front panel. First edition. Very light foxing at the margins of the Ahab illustration; wrappers tanned with some light use. Order form and flyer announcing "no discount whatsoever will be allowed on these books" laid in.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 148 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.34 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 148 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.34 inches. This item is printed on demand.