Levis howard c (57 resultados)

Hardcover. Reprint of 1912, 1913 edition. Tan cloth, gilt letters on spine, 141 pp., 117 BW illus. "It has not been my intention to compile a complete bibliography of Engraving," Mr. Levis tells us in the introduction, "but to describe the most important, interesting, or rare books in the English language on the subject (togethe…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed historical study of engraving techniques and their use through time. The author traces the progression of the art form from its early beginnings in the 15th century to the 19th century. The book thoroughly explores various engraving methods such as wood en…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Softback in very good condition for the age. General shelf and handling wear, including light creasing and wear to cover edges and corners, and discolouration, tanning and foxing to pageblock. Light tanning to page edges and very occasional, minor spots of foxing within. Pages are well bound, and…

4to, (290mm.), x,572,139p. Illustrations. A good copy in original buff cloth, gilt lettered. A reprint of the original edition of 1912, including the supplementary matter of 1913. HEAVY BOOK please note that this title weighs more than the 1 kg packed average on which postage charges are based and we may have to request additona…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of print collecting and the art of engraving, tracing the evolution of these practices through a rich collection of English-language publications. The author explores a variety of texts, from early "books of secrets" containing rudimentary…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition 1919. Limited to 100 copies for private distribution at The Chiswick Press. Plates and text illustrations throughout. Page edges uncut. Bound in the publishers grey paper covered boards and cream cloth spine. Spine is darkened and marked. Small stain to the edge o…

thick 4to. cloth-backed boards, paper spine label. xix, 571 pages. Limited to 350 numbered copies. (Besterman p.2028). An appendix volume was issued in 1913 (140 pages) which is not present. About 3,000 entries which are fully described in annotated. Ex library copy with markings and library name perforated on the title page. We…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Large format paperback. Large 8vo, pp viii, 123. Frontis and 12 plates. Bladud Tenth King of Britain, aeronaut, druid, necromancer, and founder of the hot springs at bath. This is a reprint of a scarce book that came out in 100 copies at the Chiswick Press in 1919. From the wo…

1/2 Buckram and Boards. Condición: very Good. 1st Edition. A Descriptive Bibliography of The Most Important Books in the English Language relating to the Art & History of Engraving and the collecting of Prints Levis, Howard C Ellis, 1912. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. First Edition. No 203 of 350 copies. Original buckram spin…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. No 203 of 350 copies with additional title and half titles at rear so that, if desired, the book could be bound as 2 separate volumes. Small library shelf label at foot of spine, small inkstamp to verso of title page, a few further stamps here and there. No other lib. la…

First and only edition of this useful bibliography. The frontispiece is a wood-engraved portrait of George Washington by Alexander Anderson, originally published in 1818 and reprinted here from the original block. Edition limited to 150 numbered and signed copies printed on fine laid paper. This copy additionally inscribed and s…