The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). Craft Bookbinders by BROOMHEAD, FRANK

Private Libraries Association , 1986. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: . 109 pages. Light discoloring and wear; a sound binding; very good otherwise. No jacket. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; ISBN: 0900002743. ISBN/EAN: 9780900002748. Inventory No: 200706. . 9780900002748

Pinner, Middlesex [U.K.]: Private Libraries Association, 1986. BRAND NEW. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Published in an edition limited to 2,250 copies, this is one of 1000 that were for sale from the Private Libraries Association. An illustrated history of three generations of this family of preeminent bookbinders. Includes over 40 plates of bindings, portraits, etc. Includes information on scientific conservation and restoration. Bound in the original maroon cloth, stamped in bright gold over a black panel on the spine. From the preface: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer thatn one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century...On the basis of the available records, and articles in contemporary trade… Read More

This Book is in overall Very Good Condition. The Glassine Dust Jacket, which is rarely retained with this book, has Long Creases to the Front Cover and Small Tears, Creases, and Chipping to the Edges but No Stains or Other Damage. The Hardcover Boards retain Sharp Corners and Bright Gilt Lettering and have No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding is Strong, Intact, and Undamaged. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and has No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Any Major Damage. The Page Edges have No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Any Major Damage.Book Description:The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947): Craft Bookbinders was published in an edition of 2250 copies of which 1000 were for sale by Private Libraries Association and contains many black & white illustrations, some of which are of Zaehnsdorf bindings.From the preface: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer thatn one hundred years. One which can is… Read More

Private Libraries Association, 1986. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0900002743

Private Libraries Association, Pinner, first edition, 1986. Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm,. 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century; at first under the style of Joseph Zaehnsdorf, and then, as Zaehnsdorf Limited, following its registration as a private limited company in 1913. The company passed from the control of the family in 1947, and, after several changes of name and ownership, it began trading again as Zaehnsdorf Limited, under its present owners, in May 1957. The era when under control of the family presents a convenient and interesting period for study, and together with the three principals concerned, will be considered in the present essay... On the basis of the available records, and… Read More

Private Libraries Association, Pinner, first edition, 1986. Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm,. 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century; at first under the style of Joseph Zaehnsdorf, and then, as Zaehnsdorf Limited, following its registration as a private limited company in 1913. The company passed from the control of the family in 1947, and, after several changes of name and ownership, it began trading again as Zaehnsdorf Limited, under its present owners, in May 1957. The era when under control of the family presents a convenient and interesting period for study, and together with the three principals concerned, will be considered in the present essay... On the basis of the available records, and… Read More

Pinner, Middlesex [U.K.]: Private Libraries Association, 1986. BRAND NEW in a lightly worn original glassine dust jacket. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Published in an edition limited to 2,250 copies, this is one of 1000 that were for sale from the Private Libraries Association. An illustrated history of three generations of this family of preeminent bookbinders. Includes over 40 plates of bindings, portraits, etc. Includes information on scientific conservation and restoration. Bound in the original maroon cloth, stamped in bright gold over a black panel on the spine. From the preface: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer thatn one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century...On the basis of the available… Read More

Private Libraries Association, 1986-06. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Private Libraries Association, Pinner, first edition, 1986. Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm,. 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century; at first under the style of Joseph Zaehnsdorf, and then, as Zaehnsdorf Limited, following its registration as a private limited company in 1913. The company passed from the control of the family in 1947, and, after several changes of name and ownership, it began trading again as Zaehnsdorf Limited, under its present owners, in May 1957. The era when under control of the family presents a convenient and interesting period for study, and together with the three principals concerned, will be considered in the present essay... On the basis of the available records, and… Read More

Private Libraries Association, Pinner, first edition, 1986. Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm,. 109 pp, numerous ills. From the introduction: "There are few firms of craft bookbinders that can claim an existence of longer than one hundred years. One which can is Zaehnsdorf Limited, founded in 1842 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf. It remained under the direct control of three successive generations of the Zaehnsdorf family for a period exceeding its century; at first under the style of Joseph Zaehnsdorf, and then, as Zaehnsdorf Limited, following its registration as a private limited company in 1913. The company passed from the control of the family in 1947, and, after several changes of name and ownership, it began trading again as Zaehnsdorf Limited, under its present owners, in May 1957. The era when under control of the family presents a convenient and interesting period for study, and together with the three principals concerned, will be considered in the present essay... On the basis of the available records, and… Read More