The Colophon New Series: A Quarterly for Bookmen Volume I Number I
by Elmer Adler; Alfred Stanford; John T. Winterich (editors)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Pynson Printers, Inc. , 1935. First edition. Hardback. Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6". Not Stated . The first edition of this attractive American quarterly for booklovers, the first issue of the first volume in the new series of 'The Colophon.' The first edition of the first issue in the new series of The Colophon, an American quarterly periodical for book lovers. Established in 1929 by Elmer Adler, whose idea was to group various printers from all around the world to contribute with articles using their own choice of paper, typography, and illustrations. This new series was produced from 1935 to 1938, with less lofty production values before returning to a higher quality in 1939 with the new graphic series. It ran until 1950. The content was generally of historical issues related to printing, publishing or art, however it typically ranged in style, papers, and typography. This issue includes contributions by Frank Altschul, George W. Davison, Lawrence C. Wroth, Henry W. Kent, and others. Illustrated with some facsimiles and illustrations in text. In the original publisher's binding with illustrated boards. Externally excellent with only minor shelf wear and a touch of soiling to the rear board. The spine is slightly sunned. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with some facsimiles and illustrations in text. Very Good Indeed
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 782A79
- Title
- The Colophon New Series: A Quarterly for Bookmen Volume I Number I
- Author
- Elmer Adler; Alfred Stanford; John T. Winterich (editors)
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Pynson Printers, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1935
- Size
- 9.5" by 6"
- Keywords
- the colophon quarterly book lovers quarterly
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Colophon
- The colophon contains information about a book's publisher, the typesetting, printer, and possibly even includes a printer's...
- Shelf Wear
- Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...