1936 Historic California in Bookplates Signed First Edition Paul Landacre
Language: English
Published by Graphic Press, Los Angeles, California, 1936
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Bound Treasures, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.Bound Treasures
AbeBooks seller since March 22, 2026
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 57.51
Quantity:Â 1 available
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Clare Ryan Talbot's "Historic California in Bookplates," published in 1936 by Graphic Press, Los Angeles, stands as a First Edition landmark study of California's rich ex-libris tradition. This comprehensive volume features one hundred and fifty-nine illustrations, showcasing a diverse collection of bookplates and their historical significance. The book contains notable examples designed by prominent artists, including a specific bookplate by the esteemed American wood engraver Paul Landacre, as well as works by Carl Oscar Borg and C. Valentine Kirby. The front free endpaper bears a unique signed inscription by the author, Clare Ryan Talbot. The work explores the bookplates of various Californian figures and institutions, making it an essential reference for collectors of ex-libris, California history, and fine press typography. Condition: Exterior - The book is bound in light green boards with an embossed title on the front cover, featuring a contrasting natural cloth spine. The covers exhibit significant wear, discoloration, and staining, with rubbed edges and bumped corners. The cloth spine is heavily discolored, shows fraying at the head and tail, and the spine label is blank. Interior - The interior pages show overall toning, consistent with age. A large, prominent brown stain marks the top portion of the front free endpaper, which also carries the author's signed inscription. The binding is secure and tight. The pages show no other writing, tears, or repairs.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- 1936 Historic California in Bookplates Signed First Edition Paul Landacre
- Author
- Clare Ryan Talbot
- Publisher
- Graphic Press, Los Angeles, California
- Publication year
- 1936
- Condition
- Very good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 48 ounces
Bound Treasures
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