david and charles newton abbot first edition 1973 (19 results)

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 182 pp, 42 ills, facs. From the blurb: "The development of printing during the nineteenth century from a hand-craft to a technology totally altered the appearance of illustrated books, and brought them to something approaching a mass market. All the significant steps in this technical and social revolution were taken in Victoria's time, which saw the invention of photography and electrotyping at its beginning, and the perfection of the cross-line screen near its end. The gradual introduction of the new processes into commercial use is here traced and explained, with numerous examples. The impact of photography on wood engraving, etching and lithography is at the heart of the technical revolution; and the many techniques of varying efficiency by which photography gradually worked its way into everyday printing make fascinating reading - both for the technically minded and the social historians. An assessment of the relative importance of various methods used during the Victoriain period is made, and the author avoids concentrating simply on the more spectacular books or those illustrated by outstanding artists. Indeed, the book trade's fast expansion was far more the result of improved printing techniques than of any flowering of individual talent in the artistic world. This book therefore gives an account of the development of illustration and a history of the sort of illustrated books that were available." With two booklabels of Edward J. Law on the front pastedown endpaper (one being for his Anastatic Collection). Very Good in a dustwrapper with a slightly faded spine-panel.

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 182 pp, 42 ills, facs. From the blurb: "The development of printing during the nineteenth century from a hand-craft to a technology totally altered the appearance of illustrated books, and brought them to something approaching a mass market. All the significant steps in this technical and social revolution were taken in Victoria's time, which saw the invention of photography and electrotyping at its beginning, and the perfection of the cross-line screen near its end. The gradual introduction of the new processes into commercial use is here traced and explained, with numerous examples. The impact of photography on wood engraving, etching and lithography is at the heart of the technical revolution; and the many techniques of varying efficiency by which photography gradually worked its way into everyday printing make fascinating reading - both for the technically minded and the social historians. An assessment of the relative importance of various methods used during the Victoriain period is made, and the author avoids concentrating simply on the more spectacular books or those illustrated by outstanding artists. Indeed, the book trade's fast expansion was far more the result of improved printing techniques than of any flowering of individual talent in the artistic world. This book therefore gives an account of the development of illustration and a history of the sort of illustrated books that were available." Signature and date on front free endpaper, otherwise Fine in slightly marked dustwrapper.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 071536359X SICILY (Regione Siciliana).

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 182 pp, 42 ills, facs. From the blurb: "The development of printing during the nineteenth century from a hand-craft to a technology totally altered the appearance of illustrated books, and brought them to something approaching a mass market. All the significant steps in this technical and social revolution were taken in Victoria's time, which saw the invention of photography and electrotyping at its beginning, and the perfection of the cross-line screen near its end. The gradual introduction of the new processes into commercial use is here traced and explained, with numerous examples. The impact of photography on wood engraving, etching and lithography is at the heart of the technical revolution; and the many techniques of varying efficiency by which photography gradually worked its way into everyday printing make fascinating reading - both for the technically minded and the social historians. An assessment of the relative importance of various methods used during the Victoriain period is made, and the author avoids concentrating simply on the more spectacular books or those illustrated by outstanding artists. Indeed, the book trade's fast expansion was far more the result of improved printing techniques than of any flowering of individual talent in the artistic world. This book therefore gives an account of the development of illustration and a history of the sort of illustrated books that were available." Slight agetoning at page-edges, otherwise Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 182 pp, 42 ills, facs. From the blurb: "The development of printing during the nineteenth century from a hand-craft to a technology totally altered the appearance of illustrated books, and brought them to something approaching a mass market. All the significant steps in this technical and social revolution were taken in Victoria's time, which saw the invention of photography and electrotyping at its beginning, and the perfection of the cross-line screen near its end. The gradual introduction of the new processes into commercial use is here traced and explained, with numerous examples. The impact of photography on wood engraving, etching and lithography is at the heart of the technical revolution; and the many techniques of varying efficiency by which photography gradually worked its way into everyday printing make fascinating reading - both for the technically minded and the social historians. An assessment of the relative importance of various methods used during the Victoriain period is made, and the author avoids concentrating simply on the more spectacular books or those illustrated by outstanding artists. Indeed, the book trade's fast expansion was far more the result of improved printing techniques than of any flowering of individual talent in the artistic world. This book therefore gives an account of the development of illustration and a history of the sort of illustrated books that were available." Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original salmon paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 194 pp with 104 monochrome illustrations in text and 4 archive photographic plates. Minimal wear to covers. Very Good condition book in Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715357751 ARCHITECTURE.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 191 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 071535745X LAKE DISTRICT.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 124 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small ink message to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715360892 GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 071536062 SPORT [Lawn Tennis].

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0715358790. Contains 197 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with a little sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715358790 TOY & MODEL MAKING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pastel blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 231 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Lower spine end slightly creased. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715359037 LONDON (Londinium).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, turquoise dyed upper edges. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 240 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout, double-page map, 4 text figures. Fox spotting to the top edge. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper minimal wear to the upper edges, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715357514 ISLE OF SKYE.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0715358790. Contains 197 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Ex reference library with stamp to the closed edges and half title page. Front free end paper missing, tape traces to the front and rear paste downs. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with a little sun fading down the spine, creasing to the spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715358790 DECORATIVE ARTS.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" 200 pages. ISBN 0715360558. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ASTRONOMY & COSMOLOGY.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 112 pp with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715359339 ENGINEER (Invent, Innovate).

Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm, 182 pp, 42 ills, facs. From the blurb: "The development of printing during the nineteenth century from a hand-craft to a technology totally altered the appearance of illustrated books, and brought them to something approaching a mass market. All the significant steps in this technical and social revolution were taken in Victoria's time, which saw the invention of photography and electrotyping at its beginning, and the perfection of the cross-line screen near its end. The gradual introduction of the new processes into commercial use is here traced and explained, with numerous examples. The impact of photography on wood engraving, etching and lithography is at the heart of the technical revolution; and the many techniques of varying efficiency by which photography gradually worked its way into everyday printing make fascinating reading - both for the technically minded and the social historians. An assessment of the relative importance of various methods used during the Victoriain period is made, and the author avoids concentrating simply on the more spectacular books or those illustrated by outstanding artists. Indeed, the book trade's fast expansion was far more the result of improved printing techniques than of any flowering of individual talent in the artistic world. This book therefore gives an account of the development of illustration and a history of the sort of illustrated books that were available." One or two foxing spots, otherwise Very Good in dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Title-page vignette, 40 illustrations within the text. Red cloth, spine gilt. Pictorial dust-jacket. A fine copy.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xi] 147 printed pages of text with double-page monochrome map. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new condition. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715360647 VIETNAM (History & Culture).

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 187 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and illustrations throughout. Very light foxing to the end papers and closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715362232 ESPIONAGE (Clandestine).