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Ficciones (Fictions)

Ficciones (Fictions)

by Ediciones Dos Amigos. Borges, Jorge Luis

Buenos Aires: Ediciones Dos Amigos, 1987. Copy no. 21, one of 40 copies, all on velin d'Arches paper from a total issue of 42: 40 on velin d'Arches and 2 on Japan paper, all signed on the colophon by publisher, Samuel Cesar Palui. Page size: 13-1/16 x 10 inches; [i] [1-10] 11-175 [176-180] pp. Bound: loose in original grey wrappers, author's name engraved in dark blue, title in light green, dark green, and gray large wood-type letters; housed in buff paper and grey cloth box with blue cloth onlay on... Read more about this item
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£4,855.80
The Masque of Comus

The Masque of Comus

by John Milton

New York: Limited Editions Club, 1954. Hardcover. near fine/very good. Quarto. 10 1/2" x 7 1/2' This is copy #395 of 1500 copies. Marble paper over ivory boards. Color illustrations by Edmund Dulac. These illustrations represent the final work of his life. Slipcase. Some spotting to black slipcase.
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£40.46
Undine

Undine

by F.De La Motte Fouque

The Limited Editions Club, 1930. Limited Edition. Hardcover. near fine/near fine. Folio. 12 1/2" x 9 1/2". Brown embossed patterned cloth. 143pp. Slipcase. This book is limited to 1500 copies and is signed by Wood cut artist, Allen Lewis. Bookplate of previous owner to front endpaper.
Item Price
£101.16
LOVE IS ENOUGH, OR THE FREEING OF PHARAMOND: A MORALITY

LOVE IS ENOUGH, OR THE FREEING OF PHARAMOND: A MORALITY

by (Kelmscott Press) Morris, William

Quarto., Hammersmith., 1897. 4to. 91pp. One of only two Kelmscott Press titles printed in blue, as well as red and black ink. Beautiful opening spread borders and two illustrations by Sir Edward Burne-Jones along with ornamental initials and borders throughout. Limited to 300 copies. (Sparling, 52, Peterson A52). Fine in limp full vellum with some original ties, four missing. Morris profoundly influenced the typographical revival of the late 19th century by showing that printing was an art and its... Read more about this item
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£7,486.03
Seven Secrets

Seven Secrets

by FitzGerald & Company, Vincent. Weil, Susan

New York: Vincent FitzGerald & Company, 2006. One of 10 copies only, on J.B. Green paper, each signed and numbered in pencil on the colophon by the artist, Susan Weil. Page size: irregular but about 7 inches x 9 inches; 7 individual collages each hand water colored, cut out, and assembled by the artist, Susan Weil, and the publisher, Vincent FitzGerald. On the reverse of each individual work of art is a "secret" hand written by the artist. Because they are secrets, the reader / viewer can see words but... Read more about this item
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£2,832.55
[Victorian Woman-Owned and Woman-Run Press]. The Victoria Regia: A Volume of Original Contributions in Poetry and Prose

[Victorian Woman-Owned and Woman-Run Press]. The Victoria Regia: A Volume of Original Contributions in Poetry and Prose

by Procter, Adelaide A., editor

London: Emily Faithfull and Co., Victoria Press (for the Employment of Women), 1861. London: , 1861. First edition, the first book published by Faithfull at the woman-owned and -run Victoria Press, which was established in 1861, and which was the "high point of all printing done at the Victoria Press." Fredeman, pg. 153. The Victoria Press "was a venture in mid-Victorian feminism. . . offered new opportunities for the remunerative employment of women and girls. . ." Sadlier, pg. 214. This work "a... Read more about this item
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£679.81
Bye-Bye Brevoort; A Skit

Bye-Bye Brevoort; A Skit

by Welty, Eudora

Jackson, Mississippi: Palaemon Press, 1980. First edition. Hardcover. Quarter black morocco and dark blue/gray boards, backstrip lettered in gilt. Fine. 20 pages. 26 x 16 cm. Limited edition, copy F of 50 signed in blue ink by Eudora Welty. The title was produced as part of the Off-Broadway production, "the Little Revue," which opened at the Phoenix Theatre in New York City, 22 May 1956. Title page printed in red and black as are the contents.
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£445.12
The Liberators Being Adventures in the City of Fine Minds

The Liberators Being Adventures in the City of Fine Minds

by Elbert Hubbard

East Aurora, New York: Roycrofters, 1915. Hardcover. Very Good. 29.5 x 20.5 cm. Quarto. 312pp. This copy has been rebound into modern generic brown boards. Edited and arranged by John T. Hoyle, typography by Charles Rosen and Axel Edward Sahlin, pressworks by John Hall.
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£40.46
Catalogus Librorum Johannis Bridges, Armigeri; nuper ex Hospitio Lincolniensi. Juxta Exemplar Catalogi MSti quem ipse dum in vivis erat, concinnari fecerat. Adjicitur Appendix MSStorum

Catalogus Librorum Johannis Bridges, Armigeri; nuper ex Hospitio Lincolniensi. Juxta Exemplar Catalogi MSti quem ipse dum in vivis erat, concinnari fecerat. Adjicitur Appendix MSStorum

by (BRIDGES, John)

Engraved frontis. (dampstained in outer upper corner with blank corner renewed). 2 p.l. (incl. the frontis.), 4, 345, [1], 2 pp. 8vo, later 18th cent. half-sheep & marbled boards, flat spine gilt. London: J. Tonson & J. Watts, 1725. The very uncommon inventory catalogue of the library of John Bridges (1666-1724), historian of Northamptonshire, who left his library to his two brothers. They prepared this catalogue for sale but their efforts were fruitless as the books were sent to auction... Read more about this item
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£2,427.90
The Infernal Marriage

The Infernal Marriage

by DISRAELI, Benjamin

London: Printed by the Curwen Press for William Jackson, 1929. AUSTEN, John. Decorations by John Austen. A lovely example of the fine typography and high book production standards of the Curwen Press. Numbered limited edition of 850 copies. Large octavo, quarter parchment, pale green cloth, top-edge gilt and others uncut, plates and vignettes throughout; a significant jagged perforation affects the spine, otherwise in good order, internally clean and attractive.
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£79.29
To War with Paper and Brush, Captain Edward Ardizzone, Official War Artist PROSPECTUS

To War with Paper and Brush, Captain Edward Ardizzone, Official War Artist PROSPECTUS

by Yorke, Malcolm

Denby Dale: The Fleece Press, 2007. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. Landscape. The PROSPECTUS of this fine Fleece Press volume on the official work of artist Edward Ardizonne during the 2nd World War. 8 unpaginated pages including one colour illustration. Provides a small taste of a fabulous Fleece publication. PROSPECTUS ONLY..
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£10.00
Ten Fables with twenty one illustrations by Rachel Russell

Ten Fables with twenty one illustrations by Rachel Russell

by [RUSSELL, Rachel] STEVENSON, Robert Louis

Chelsea: Swan Press, 1928. Rachel Russell. This attractive edition of Stevenson's fables is a pleasure to behold: the type is beautifully set amidst Russell's striking woodcut vignettes and this edition is printed in a large paper format with generous margins. Limited edition of 250 copies, printed in Baskerville type on hand-made paper. Large slim octavo, quarter cloth and patterned papered boards. Aside from some gentle external browning, this is a fine copy.
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£198.22
De Flagello Myrteo CCLX Thoughts and Fancies on Love

De Flagello Myrteo CCLX Thoughts and Fancies on Love

by Richard Garnett

Portland, Maine: Thomas B Mosher, 1906. Limited ed. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 16 x 9 cm. 16mo. 85pp. This edition is limited to just 100 copies on Japan Vellum this being copy 29. In original dust jackets. The outer jacket shows some light soiling and edge wear and is the standard dust jacket with flaps. Inner jacket is in nice shape and is decorated with gilt title and wraps around the boards. Contemporary gift inscription on front free endpaper. There are a few scattered... Read more about this item
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£60.70
The Rivals A Comedy

The Rivals A Comedy

by Sheridan, Richard Brinsley

London: The Curwen Press, 1953. Limited edition. Hardcover. vg+/vg+ dj. 28 x 17.5 cm. Quarto. 149 pp. Yellow boards in slipcase. Number 210 of 1500. Signed by illustrator Rene Ben Sussan. Slipcase faded and a few pages beginning to fox, otherwise a beautiful copy.
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£24.28
[Strawberry Hill Press]. An Account of Russia as it was in the Year 1710

[Strawberry Hill Press]. An Account of Russia as it was in the Year 1710

by Whitworth, Charles Lord

London: Printed at Strawberry-Hill, 1758. Very good with scattered minor spotting, contemporary calf, rebacked, minor bumping to corners and extremities.. First edition from the famed press set up at Strawberry Hill, Horace Walpole's London villa. According to Walpole's introductory advertisement, "Lord Whitworth's little treatise will throw considerable lights upon the formation of the Muscovite power, and upon the plans of the extraordinary genius, Peter the Great." This work was often used as... Read more about this item
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£589.17
ABC Book of All Nations

ABC Book of All Nations

by [World Syndicate Publishing Co.]

Cleveland: The World Syndicate Publishing Co. An alphabet book picturing children from all around the world in their national costumes. Folio, a very good copy. Rare.
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£171.80
For Now

For Now

by Plimpton, Sarah

[New York, 2008. Artist's book, one of 15 copies, all on Fabriano Tiepolo paper, each copy signed and numbered by the poet / artist / printer, Sarah Plimpton. Page size: 8-3/4 x 11-3/4 inches; 20pp. Bound: loose as issued, in cinnamon-colored wrappers, black label title printed in gold on spine housed in brick-colored cloth custom-made clamshell box, black leather label with title and author in gold gilt on spine, made by Claudia Cohen. Ms. Plimpton's poem reads, "one eye / drawing circles / with... Read more about this item
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£606.98
Intimate Leaves from a Designers Notebook. With a Foreword By Jan Morris. One of 80 Copies Bound in Quarter Goatskin.

Intimate Leaves from a Designers Notebook. With a Foreword By Jan Morris. One of 80 Copies Bound in Quarter Goatskin.

by Ryder. John

Newtown: Gregynog Press, 1993. Limited Edition . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. original half black leather with spine lettered in gilt,illustrated throughout,152 pages,limited edition this being number 47 of 80 copies bound un quarter goatskin. a fine clean copy in marked very good original slipcase.We are a real bookshop with real books,situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom.
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£175.00
Tower Houses And Ten Pound Castles

Tower Houses And Ten Pound Castles

by McCord, Margaret and Graham, Rigby

Belfast: Crannog Press, 1970. Hardback, two tone red and black cloth binding. Approximately 70 pages. Numerous illustrations by Rigby Graham. Number 5 in limited edition of 100 copies. One corner of front board bumped. Contents clean and unmarked.. Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Rigby Graham.
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£80.00
The Time of Roses

The Time of Roses

by john vance cheney

Maine: Thomas Mosher Press, MDCCCCVIII. Limited edition. Hardcover. near fine/very good/very good. 24mo. (6" x 5") Stiff wrappers. In original tissue dust jacket and original slipcase. This is limited to 900 copies printed on Van Gelder Hand-made paper. A lovely copy. Bookplate of previous owner on front pastedown. Some wear to tissue dust jacket.
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£80.93
Private Presses: An Address

Private Presses: An Address

by Muir, Percy

Amsterdam, 1966. Paperback, marbled paper wraps. 19.5cm x 12.5cm. 32pp. A little edge wear to covers. A very decent copy. (bs3). Soft Cover. Very Good.
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£13.00
Perestroika

Perestroika

by Gorbachev,Mikhail

Connecticut: EASTON, 1996. Collector's edition. Full Leather. vg plus. Burgandy leather binding with gilt lettering and design to covers and spine. Very faint mark where bookplate has been removed.
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£60.70
Sun, Sea & Earth

Sun, Sea & Earth

by Jefferies, Richard ; Clare, John ; Thomas, Edward

Whittington Press, 1989. Japanese style binding, sewn with ribbon, with paper wrappers, in slipcase. 31.5cm x 22.5cm. 22 French folded pages. 8 copper-engravings by Brian Hanscomb. Number 25 of 25 special copies printed on Hammer & Anvil hand-made paper. With an extra suite of plates. All plates signed by the artist. Slightest shelf wear to slipcase. A lovely copy.. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by Hanscomb, Brian.
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£400.00
Travels with a Donkey

Travels with a Donkey

by Robert Louis Stevenson

New York: Limited Editions Club, 1957. Limited ed. Hardcover. Very Good. 25.5 x 17.5 cm . Royal octavo. 154pp. Bound in grey cloth, spine label, paste-down illustraiton to front cover. Limited to 1500 copies of which this is copy 1048 signed by the illustrator Roger Duvoisin. Spine is faded. Lacking slipcase.
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£28.33
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