William Pickering Publisher, a memoir and a check-list of his publications by Keynes, Geoffrey - 1969

The Galahad Press, The Galahad Press. 1969, Revised Edition, 125pp. Illustrated. Cloth. Dustjacket plasticized and browned (not by smoke, see picture). Else in good condition. "Pickering [1796 - 1854] was a pioneer in publishing attractive though inexpensive books and in the use of cloth bindings in place of paper boards. Keynes first published his bibliography in 1924 when his publisher described it as follows "'The fame of William Pickering (born 1796, died 1854) as a designer and producer of books has long been known to a large circle of collectors, but the extent of his influence on the history of the book trade in England has not been fully appreciated. A monograph by Mr. Geoffrey Keynes, F.R.C.S., now provides material for a fairer judgement. In an introductory essay the author traces the main events in Pickering's life, and gives a connected account of his activities as a publisher and bookseller. The essay is supplemented by a check-list describing Pickering's chief… Read More

London: The Galahad Press, 1969. 125 pages, facsiniles, devices. A revised version of the 1924 original edition, published in an edition of 350 copies. Minor wear, unmarked, edgewear, soiling to dustjacket. William Pickering (2 April 1796 - 27 April 1854) was an English publisher, notable for introducing cloth binding to British publishing. [738] . Revised Edition.. Beige Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 265mm. x 200mm.. Book.