Werner shaw london (79 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: New. New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). First Edition. New Castle, Delaware / London: Oak Knoll Press / Werner Shaw, 2000. BRAND NEW in a BRAND NEW dust jacket. Perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 2000. First Edition. Foreword by Colin Banks. From the publisher: "The autobiography of a book and magazine designer who played a central role in British graphic design from the 1940s to the 1980s, who edited and designed MOTIF (1958-1967) and who wrote the THAMES AND HUDSON MANUAL OF TYPOGRAPHY This well-written autobiography of the renowned book designer, author and typographer captures a fascinating life and a remarkable era in British publishing. McLean's compelling story begins with his birth in the Scottish lowlands, and describes his school days at Oxford, the war years as a British officer on a French submarine, and his introduction into the London publishing scene. Along the way, we meet the movers and shakers of Britain's post-war publishing world as he built his career. Through McLean's eyes we are treated to a unique view of the bygone period of Great Britain's publishing history." Includes a checklist of books written, compiled or translated by Ruari McLean. Index. Bound in the original gilt-stamped blue cloth. Complete with pristine dust jacket. . First Edition. Hardcover. New/New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). 8vo. xvi, 216pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xii, 156 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. Subjects; Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) 1872-1944. Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) 1872-1944 ; Bibliography. Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) 1872-1944 Illlustrations. Book illustration British Isles 19th century. Book illustration British Isles 20th century. 1 Kg. …

Printer Wrapper. Condición: Like New. 246 Pages. Blue printer wrapper binding. Book is in immaculate condition with only 1 tiny nick on the cover. All around a great book in ''like new'' condition. Pictures upon request. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Hardcover.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xii, 156 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. Subject: Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) 1872-1944. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: new. x, 350 pp., 8vo, hardcover, dustjacket. New copy in shrinkwrap.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xii, 156 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. Subjects; Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) 1872-1944. Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) 1872-1944 ; Bibliography. Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) 1872-1944 Illlustrations. Book illustration British Isles 19th century. Book illustration British Isles 20th century. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xii, 156 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. Subjects; Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) (1872-1944). Illustrators Great Britain Biography. English wit and humor, Pictorial. Illustration of books Great Britain 19th century. Illustration of books Great Britain 20th century. 1 Kg.…

hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Describing the author's wartime experiences giving house room to a number of eminent writers of the day who were taking refuge from London's blitz. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Signed by the author on title page. A good clean copy. Signed by Author. Used.…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Not price-clipped. Physical description; 256 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm. Subjects; Snelling, O. F. (Oswald Frederick) 19162001 Career in bookselling. Antiquarian booksellers England London Biography. Rare books England London Bibliography. Book collecting England London. Hodgson and Co. History. Sotheby's (Firm) History. 1 Kg. Yes Illustrated (ilustrador). …

1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 256p,[16]p of plates: ill, 1facsim,ports; 24cm. Notes: Includes index. Contents: Introduction -- The Hodgsons -- The Job -- Old Jim -- Fred Karno's Army -- Millward, Hatry, and Wise -- Knock and Ring -- Potty -- The Grey Man -- Alice in Plunderland -- The Little Doctor -- A Salutary Story -- The Worst Bidder in the World -- Mr. Poonawallah -- 'Pornography and So On' -- A Note on Bad Taste -- Some Sale Room Eccentrics -- Death of a Bookshop -- The Book Runners -- Bookmen I've Liked -- Book Thieves -- Sotheby's -- My Three Spies -- L'Envoi -- Index. Subjects: Snelling, O. F. (Oswald Frederick) 1916-. Hodgson and Co. Sotheby's (Firm) History. Hodgson and Co. History. Antiquarian booksellers England London. Antiquarian booksellers England London; Biography. Rare books Collectors and collecting England London. Genre: Bibliography. Biography. Illustrated. Memoirs. 1 Kg. Yes Illustrated (ilustrador). …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Fine / Fine. Protected in Mylar. Robinson, W. Heath (ilustrador).

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xii, 156 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. Subject: Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) 1872-1944. 1 Kg.…

1st ed. Presentation inscription by author (Barbara Muir, widow of Percy Muir of Elkin Matthews) on front free end paper; binding tight; dust jacket bright, not price-clipped Used - Very Good. Signed copy VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. Signed copy VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

Octavo, pp. [i-iv] v-xii 1-156, illustrations, cloth. First edition. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#163855).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by the author ( Mrs.Percy Muir ) on the title page ; following on from the author's previous book - The Company We Kept ; the story of Elkin Mathews- antiquarian booksellers ; no other inscriptions ; foxing on top page edges o/w very good + . Black & White photographic (ilustrador). Signed by Author(s).…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xii, 156 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. Subjects; Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath) (1872-1944). Illustrators Great Britain Biography. English wit and humor, Pictorial. Illustration of books Great Britain 19th century. Illustration of books Great Britain 20th century. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. original cloth hardcover,illustrated,216 pages,fine in sunned on the spine very good unclipped dustwrapper.We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom.Shelf B98.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Not price-clipped. Physical description; 256 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm. Subjects; Snelling, O. F. (Oswald Frederick) 19162001 Career in bookselling. Antiquarian booksellers England London Biography. Rare books England London Bibliography. Book collecting England London. Hodgson and Co. History. Sotheby's (Firm) History. 1 Kg. Yes Illustrated (ilustrador). …

1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 256p,[16]p of plates: ill, 1facsim,ports; 24cm. Notes: Includes index. Contents: Introduction -- The Hodgsons -- The Job -- Old Jim -- Fred Karno's Army -- Millward, Hatry, and Wise -- Knock and Ring -- Potty -- The Grey Man -- Alice in Plunderland -- The Little Doctor -- A Salutary Story -- The Worst Bidder in the World -- Mr. Poonawallah -- 'Pornography and So On' -- A Note on Bad Taste -- Some Sale Room Eccentrics -- Death of a Bookshop -- The Book Runners -- Bookmen I've Liked -- Book Thieves -- Sotheby's -- My Three Spies -- L'Envoi -- Index. Subjects: Snelling, O. F. (Oswald Frederick) 1916-. Hodgson and Co. Sotheby's (Firm) History. Hodgson and Co. History. Antiquarian booksellers England London. Antiquarian booksellers England London; Biography. Rare books Collectors and collecting England London. Genre: Bibliography. Biography. Illustrated. Memoirs. 1 Kg. Yes Illustrated (ilustrador). …

Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Like New. 1st Edition. Kaye's second memoir follows the post-war decade in which she and Percy Muir rebuilt their lives and the Elkin Mathews business from rural Essex. She recalls the rhythms of country living, the steady revival of the antiquarian trade, and the eccentric, loyal clientele who sought them out. Blending domestic detail with bookselling lore, she offers a warm, sharply drawn portrait of partnership, professionalism, and the quiet satisfactions of running a literary enterprise far from London's bustle. 10 pages, 350 pages, 18 illustrations. Original lettered cloth, with a dustwrapper. Size: 15 x 23 cms. Category: Varied Books; Books on Books; New Arrivals; ISBN: 0907961088. ISBN/EAN: 9780907961086. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. A clean, unmarked copy in unclipped dust jacket. 256 pages. Yes Illustrated (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. First Edition. London: Werner Shaw Ltd, 1983. BRAND NEW in a bright and shiny BRAND NEW dust jacket. Perfect condition. NOT price clipped. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NO fading. 1983. First Edition. The best W. Heath Robinson bibliography. Contains several color plates, a number of which have not appeared since original publication. Bound in the original gilt-stamped green boards. Complete with pristine dust jacket. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. 8vo. 168pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardback with dust-wrapper. 23cm x 17cm. 136pp. Illus. 1st edition 1995. Slightest wear to d/w. A very pleasing copy. (r23).

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: ix, 267 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 38-39) and indexes. Subjects: Foulis, Thomas N. 1874-; Foulis, Thomas Noble fl. 1903-1925 printer; T.N. Foulis (Firm) History; T.N. Foulis (Firm) ; Catalogs; 1900-1999; Publishers and publishing Scotland History 20th century; Humanities literature Publishing Scotland History 20th century; Publishers' catalogs Scotland. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Blue hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear to covers. Previous owners bookplate on front pastedown. Dustjacket condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear. 216pp. Many b/w illustrations. This is the autobiography of a book and magazine designer who played a central role in British graphic design from the 1940s to the 1980s, who edited and designed "Motif" (1958-1967) and who wrote the "Thames and Hudson Manual of Typography".…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 8vo. Numerous adverts etc. Printed wrappers, very good; book trade publication, the monthly magazine for books, news and reviews, "London Book Fairs Issue".

1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. SIGNED by the author. Physical description: ix, 224 pages : illustrations, 1 facsimile, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes index. Subjects: Authors, English 20th century; Biography; Antiquarian booksellers England; Personal narratives, British. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 7th Edition. Carterâs classic glossary, revised and expanded by Nicolas Barker, remains the indispensable guide to the language, practice and lore of the rare-book world. The seventh edition sharpens definitions, updates examples and preserves Carterâs unmistakable blend of precision and dry wit, making it both a reference work and a companion to the trade. For collectors, cataloguers and booksellers alike, it is the standard tool for navigating the technical vocabulary of bibliography. 224 pages. Original blue cloth, lettered, plus the original dustwrapper. A bright and clean example. Size: 13 x 20 cms. Category: Varied Books; Books on Books; New Arrivals; ISBN: 0907961061. ISBN/EAN: 9780907961062. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Green cloth decorated gold, 6 3/8 X 9 1/2 inches, 156 pages. Fine in un-clipped jacket. Illustrated throughout with examples of Robinson's illustrations.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. 9 pp, 267 pages, colour and black and white illustrations, fine condition with dust-wrapper (not price clipped).