Thompson Elbert a (17 results)

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1956; burgundy paper covered boards; wear and discoloration around edges; spine is chipped at crown; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 45 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 45pp. Subtitled: The Story of the Club Bindery."This is the second in a series of chapbooks published by Beta Phi Mu, National Library Science Honorary Fraternity, as a contribution to the art of book design and the literature of books and libraries." Edges very slightly worn, top of spine is separating from the binding 1/2" down.; 6" x 8 1/2".

hardcover. Condition: Good.

Condition: Good. - Octavo, brown boards stamped in blind. Bumped. Spine perished (lacking). 44 pp. plus 4 leaves of B&W plates. Color frontispiece on tissue. Ex-library with numerous markings & labels. Despite the spine lacking, the book is a good, tight working copy.

Hardback book (45 pages plus) illustrated with color and b/w plates (6). Boards have minor dents at edge. Bookseller since 1995 (ULG2-R-TS-Down) rareviewbooks.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good +. 1st Edition. Hardback, nicely rebound. 45pp. Plates to rear. 1st edition 1956. 'City of Inglewood Public Library' stamped to top and bottom exterior edge and reference number stamped to rear free end-paper, no other library markings present. A pleasing copy. (bs7).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A Very Good copy in the original title-blocked cloth, with raised decoration to front panel. Corners split, binding opened wide and slightly separated following copyright page. Overall internal contents are Near Fine. A most interesting book! The Story of the Club Bindery."This is the second in a series of chapbooks published by Beta Phi Mu, National Library Science Honorary Fraternity, as a contribution to the art of book design and the literature of books and libraries.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Ralph G. Eckerstrom (illustrator). First Edition. Beta Mu Phu Chapbook No. 2. LIMITED TO 1050 COPIES. Out of print.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Worn and torn dust jacket. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Edition. Urbana, Illinois: Beta Phi Mu, 1956. Near Fine condition in a worn and torn original dust jacket. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. 1956. First Edition. A group of New York bibliophiles, many associated with the Grolier Club, founded this important bindery in 1895. They wanted to obtain a domestic source of bookbindings comparable to the best European work. In time, masterful bindings were executed for Robert Hoe, J. P. Morgan, William Loring Andrews, Beverly Chew, and others. By 1909, the number of wealthy patrons declined to the extent that the bindery had to close. But to this day, the Club Bindery has influenced the practices of hand binders and the tastes of collectors in America. Bound in the original brown boards, stamped in black and embossded with an ornamental flourish. Complete with the publisher's glassine dust jacket, which is chipped at the edges and separated at the spine. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/Worn and torn dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. 45pp + 7 plates. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

First Edition, frontis., 7 plates, upper hinge slightly split, orig. boards. This is the second in a series published by Beta Phi Mu, National Library Science Honorary Fraternity, as a contribution to the art of book design and the literature of books and libraries.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Printed in various colours and attractively illustrated. Terracotta paper-covered boards, titled in black and embossd. A fine copy. Beta Phi Mu chapbook number two.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Eckerstrom, Ralph E. (illustrator). Designed by Ralph E. Eckerstrom. Brown boards with embossed flower, section of black/white photos of exquisite bindings at Princeton (Rubaiyat), Library of Congress (John Gay's Fables), New York Public Library (Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter), and others, very tiny nick at top of front spine indentation. Fine +.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1865 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 442 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 442 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 440, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 440 440.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 440, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 440 440.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 442, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 442 442.