Search Results: Private Presses (Bibliographies) from Wykeham Books

Yale University Press, New Haven, first edition, 1942. Cloth, large 8vo,. xxxiv, 300 pp, frontispiece plate. 135 entries. From the blurb - "This records and describes all the books and fugitive pieces printed at Walpole's Press, and identifies numerous variants. An integral part of the bibliography is the record of the many unacknowledged reprints by Walpole's printer, Thomas Kirgate, ranging from Gray's Odes to forgotten fugitive pieces. Ten forgeries prepared in the nineteenth century are also described. In addition, a few of the more interesting copies of each book have been listed and their provenance traced, and a complete census of known copies of the rare fugitive pieces has been included. The bibliography is based in large part on the Walpolian collection of W. S. Lewis, who has written a preface." Top edge duststained, otherwise near Very Good in a dustwrapper which is chipped and torn with slight loss.

Yale University Press, New Haven, first edition, 1942. Cloth, large 8vo,. xxxiv, 300 pp, frontispiece plate. 135 entries. From the blurb - "This records and describes all the books and fugitive pieces printed at Walpole's Press, and identifies numerous variants. An integral part of the bibliography is the record of the many unacknowledged reprints by Walpole's printer, Thomas Kirgate, ranging from Gray's Odes to forgotten fugitive pieces. Ten forgeries prepared in the nineteenth century are also described. In addition, a few of the more interesting copies of each book have been listed and their provenance traced, and a complete census of known copies of the rare fugitive pieces has been included. The bibliography is based in large part on the Walpolian collection of W. S. Lewis, who has written a preface." Booklabel of the bibliophile A R A Hobson on front pastedown endpaper, and a carbon copy of an interesting 1943 two-page typescript letter from his father G.D. Hobson (a… Read More

Dawsons of Pall Mall, Folkestone, revised edition, 1973. Cloth, 4to,. xxxiv, 300 pp. 135 entries. From the blurb: "This records and describes all the books and fugitive pieces printed at Walpole's Press, and identifies numerous variants. An integral part of the bibliography is the record of many acknowledged reprints by Walpole's printer, Thomas Kirkgate, ranging from Gray's Odes to forgotten fugitive pieces. Ten forgeries prepared in the nineteenth century are also described. In addition, a few of the more interesting copies of each book have been listed and their provenance traced, and a complete census of the known copies of the rare fugitive pieces has been included.This new edition has, to accompany the original Bibliography, 1942, a Supplement, being a record of the significant corrections and additions that have been identified or acquired during thirty years. Top edge slightly dust-stained, otherwise Near Very Good in a slightky faded dustwrapper with minor edgewear.

The Black Cat Press, Chicago, first edition, 1937. Limited edition of 250 copies. Cloth, gilt cover device, 8vo. xvi, 57, [1] pp. Corners a trifle bumped with minor wear, otherwise Good.

Association of Little Presses, [London], first edition, 1970. Printed wrappers, 4to,. [6], 65 pp. The first issue of this annual catalogue. Good.

Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 22nd - 23rd June, 1978. Blue printed wrappers, small 4to,. 96 pp, 33 black-and-white plates, text ills. 537 lots. Among the highlights noted were the following: an Almost Complete Collection of Books and Leaflets from the Doves Press including Milton's Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, 2 Vol., One of 3 Copies on Vellum with the Initials in Gold, 1902-05; the English Bible, 5 Vol., One of 2 Copies on Vellum, 1903-05; Browning's Men and Women, 2 Vol., One of 12 Copies on Vellum, Flourished by Edward Johnston, 1908, and Thirty-One Other Books, All on Vellum, in Bindings Designed by T. J. Cobden-Sanderson; an Almost Complete Collection of Books from the Golden Cockerel Press, including a Presentation Copy of Mathers' Procreant Hymn, Inscribed by Gill to His Sometime Confessor the Rev. J. O'Connor, 1926; Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde, 1927, and Canterbury Tales, 4 Vol., 1929-31; the Chester Play of the… Read More

H. P. Kraus, New York, booksellers' catalogue, n.d. [but c.1972 ]. Printed wrappers, 8vo, 26 cm,. 56 pp. 408 lots. From the introduction: "The collection of Phillipps publications offered here is almost entirely the product of the Middle Hill Press. A remarkable feature is the large number of proofs, with manuscript corrections in Sir Thomas's handwriting. These give a valuable insight into the workings of the press, and reflect the incoherent and generally very odd manner in which it was conducted...Another side of the Phillipps' character is revealed in the extensive series of anti- Catholic publications (27 items in all, including the copies of proofs)... But the great bulk of the works listed below are historical sources, with special emphasis upon British history in general, and local history in particular. They remain a monument to Phillipps's attempt to advance the science of historiography.. Reference" in ink on front wrapper, wrappers heavily sunned around spine, a… Read More

Association of Little Presses, [London], first edition, 1970. Printed wrappers, 4to,. [6], 65 pp. The first issue of this annual catalogue. Very Good.

Private Libraries Association, Pinner, first edition, 1976. Cloth, 8vo, 26 cm,. [2]-126 pp, ills. Includes index to Chanticleer, Pertelote, Cockalorum, and Cock-a-Hoop. Contents: Foreword; Introduction; The Bibliography 1949-61; Introduction to List of Prospectuses; List of General Prospectuses 1920-62; List of Individual Prospectuses 1922-57; Chronological List of Books 1921-61; Index of Books 1921-61. Includes reproductions of engravings by Peter Barker-Mill; John Buckland Wright; Desmond Chute; John Farleigh; Robert Gibbings; Eric Gill; Derrick Harris; David Jones; Cecil Keeling; Averil Mackenzie-Grieve; Gwenda Morgan; Eric Ravilious; Mark Severin; Lettice Sandford; Geoffrey Wales; Clifford Webb. Very Good in somewhat sunned and torn dustwrapper.

Rivendale Press, High Wycombe, first edition, 2005. Limited edition of 400 numbered copies. Cloth, gilt cover-device, 8vo,. xviii, 174 pp, ills. From the publisher's description: "This bibliography consists of a complete listing of the books printed and published by the Tragara press from 1954 to 2004, including many special and proof copies. Also included are the privately commissioned works and a large selection of miscellaneous items. This latter group inlcudes descriptions of broadsheets, leaflet poems, Christmas cards, catalogues, ephemera and a selection concerning George Sims. With an introduction by David Burnett which charts the important role played by Alan Anderson and the Tragara Press in the field of Private Press printing during the last half of the twentieth century. Near Fine.

The Foli36941o Press, London, first edition, 1968. Cloth, large 8vo, leather spine-label, slipcased,. 207 pp, numerous plates, many in colour. A short historical note on the first 21 years of the Folio Society is followed by an annotated bibliography with detailed descriptions of the books, many ofwhich are illustrated here. Indexes of Titles, Authors, Editors and Translators; Artists and Designers; Printers; and Binders. Very Good, one corner slightly bumped, boards a little splayed, in Good slipcase which is slightly faded and marked.

The Foli36941o Press, London, first edition, 1968. Cloth, large 8vo, leather spine-label, slipcased,. 207 pp, numerous plates, many in colour. A short historical note on the first 21 years of the Folio Society is followed by an annotated bibliography with detailed descriptions of the books, many ofwhich are illustrated here. Indexes of Titles, Authors, Editors and Translators; Artists and Designers; Printers; and Binders. Fine in slightly used slipcase.

The Foli36941o Press, London, first edition, 1968. Cloth, large 8vo, leather spine-label, slipcased,. 207 pp, numerous plates, many in colour. A short historical note on the first 21 years of the Folio Society is followed by an annotated bibliography with detailed descriptions of the books, many ofwhich are illustrated here. Indexes of Titles, Authors, Editors and Translators; Artists and Designers; Printers; and Binders. A (mildly) ex-library copy with the following marks : callnumber on spine, one stamp on front free endpaper, otherwise Very Good in slipcase.

The Folio Press, London, first edition, 1981. Cloth, decorated cover, 8vo, 23 cm,. 128 pp. 475 entries. This edition includes Folio 21, Folio 1968-71 and Folio 25. Fine.

The Folio Press, London, first edition, 1981. Cloth, decorated cover, 8vo, 23 cm,. 128 pp. 475 entries. This edition includes Folio 21, Folio 1968-71 and Folio 25. Number at foot of verso of title-page, several items marked with ink crosses in margin, otherwise Very Good.

Folio Press, London, first edition, 1997. Cloth, large 8vo, slipcased,. 331 pp, ills, plates (some colour). Contents: A Brief History by Sue Bradbury; The Folio Society Today: a Profile by Valerie Grove; On Building a Library by Frank Delaney; A Lifetime's Membership by Robertson Davies; The Folio Society and the Art of Illustration by Douglas Martin; Some Thoughts on Book Illustration by Charles Ede; Illustrating for the Society Today by Quentin Blake; Fifty Years of Folio Books by Roderick Cave; Design and Production in an Age of Change by Paul W. Nash; Colour Plates; The Bibliography by Paul W. Nash; Index of People and Titles; Index of Artists; Index of Printers and Compositors; Index of Binders; Index of Typefaces. Fine in Near Fine slipcase.

Folio Press, London, first edition, 1997. Cloth, large 8vo, slipcased,. 331 pp, ills, plates (some colour). Contents: A Brief History by Sue Bradbury; The Folio Society Today: a Profile by Valerie Grove; On Building a Library by Frank Delaney; A Lifetime's Membership by Robertson Davies; The Folio Society and the Art of Illustration by Douglas Martin; Some Thoughts on Book Illustration by Charles Ede; Illustrating for the Society Today by Quentin Blake; Fifty Years of Folio Books by Roderick Cave; Design and Production in an Age of Change by Paul W. Nash; Colour Plates; The Bibliography by Paul W. Nash; Index of People and Titles; Index of Artists; Index of Printers and Compositors; Index of Binders; Index of Typefaces. Fine in slipcase.

Folio Press, London, first edition, 1997. Cloth, large 8vo, slipcased,. 331 pp, ills, plates (some colour). Contents: A Brief History by Sue Bradbury; The Folio Society Today: a Profile by Valerie Grove; On Building a Library by Frank Delaney; A Lifetime's Membership by Robertson Davies; The Folio Society and the Art of Illustration by Douglas Martin; Some Thoughts on Book Illustration by Charles Ede; Illustrating for the Society Today by Quentin Blake; Fifty Years of Folio Books by Roderick Cave; Design and Production in an Age of Change by Paul W. Nash; Colour Plates; The Bibliography by Paul W. Nash; Index of People and Titles; Index of Artists; Index of Printers and Compositors; Index of Binders; Index of Typefaces. Fine in slipcase.

Folio Press, London, first edition, 1997. Cloth, large 8vo, slipcased,. 331 pp, ills, plates (some colour). Contents: A Brief History by Sue Bradbury; The Folio Society Today: a Profile by Valerie Grove; On Building a Library by Frank Delaney; A Lifetime's Membership by Robertson Davies; The Folio Society and the Art of Illustration by Douglas Martin; Some Thoughts on Book Illustration by Charles Ede; Illustrating for the Society Today by Quentin Blake; Fifty Years of Folio Books by Roderick Cave; Design and Production in an Age of Change by Paul W. Nash; Colour Plates; The Bibliography by Paul W. Nash; Index of People and Titles; Index of Artists; Index of Printers and Compositors; Index of Binders; Index of Typefaces. Fine in Fine slipcase.

Gwasg Gregynog, Newtown, first edition, 1990. Limited edition of 900 copies, this being one of 755 in stiff card covers. Printed stiff card wrappers, large 8vo, 31 cm,. xii, 74 pp, ills (some colour, some tipped-in). The catalogue is divided into four parts: Books and Booklets describes titles of more than 8 pp; Smaller Published Works, items of 8 pp and under; Commissions and Unpublished Work (self explanatory); Ephemera includes prospectuses, keepsakes and other items for the use of the Press, together with invitations, tickets and posters etc., which with a few exceptions (e.g. bookplates) were commissioned and paid for by the University of Wales, Gregynog. Each entry describes the text and gives details of: illustration or decoration, printing, type, edition and binding. This is followed by a note. Near Fine.