Bookbinding Beginners by Corderoy John (12 results)

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. London Studio Vista; New York Watson-Guptill [Published Date: 1967]. Hardcover, 104 pp. No other printings listed. In acceptable condition / no dust jacket. Pictorial paper over boards have 2" tears to the paper along the hinges of the top of the spine. Light overall scuffing, aging and soiling to covers as well. Binding is solid. A few pages have some underlining and margin notes in ink. A solid reading copy. Not Ex-library. [From back cover] Binding or rebinding books to one's own design can be a fascinating hobby. This book is a guide for the complete beginner, and explains all you need to know to produce attractive bindings. Starting with sheets of paper and carrying right through to the final lettering and decoration, there are step-by-step instructions on how to carry out the various processes. There are sections on rebinding sewn and unsewn books, binding pamphlets, repairing torn pages and cloth covers, and simple leather binding. There are suggestions for the use of unusual materials and decorations, and the descriptions of standard tools and equipment include substitutes and improvisations to help avoid expense. The many helpful line drawings and photographs, and the 4 pages of full colour, will whet the beginner's appetite.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. remnants of small sticker lower right front cover; owner name in neat lettering to inside front cover. o/w tight, clean, bright.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. fair EX LIBRARY COPY WITH ALL EXPECTED DISTINCTIONS.SPINE # POCKET, VARIOUS LIBARRY STAMPINGS.BUT FIRMLY BOUND, AND NOT OTHERWISE MARKED UP, NOR ABUSED. BLACK REINFORCING LIBRARY TAPE TO SPINE STRIP.; COVER ART SHOWS various books with "transfer" technique cover art. Illustrated by SWEET, ERIC illustrations (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. VG, unmarked HB; no DJ.

Condition: Good. 1967. No Edition Remarks. 104 pages. No dust jacket. Pictorial paper covered boards. Black and white illustrations and photographs with colour photographs throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. …

104pp. Line illustrations by Eric Sweet + photos in black & white & in color. A few tiny spots on covers, else fine/ no dj.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Former Library book. (Bookbinding, Hobbies) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.…

VG lt. spotted orig. printed oilcloth Goldencraft binding. 104 p.; 4 color pl., profusely illus. in text; 19 cm. Guide to tools and machines used in hand binding. Illustrated by line illus. by Eric Sweet. Binding is Hardcover.

Pictorial Cover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. Spine has crease or crack, running 2/3 down. Section for pp. 71-86 has loose sewing but is still attached. Sweet, Eric (illustrator). Book.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition book. Ex rebound library copy with usual stamps & stickers.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original colour-printed boards. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 104 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm. Subject: Bookbinding ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good copy in the original colour-printed boards. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 104 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm. Subject: Bookbinding ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. 1 Kg. …