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Published by Hippocrene Books, 1990
ISBN 10: 0880293489ISBN 13: 9780880293488
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Book
hardcover. Condition: Very Good.
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Published by Oxford University Press, 1967
Seller: Redux Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. No DJ. 9th printing, 1967. Ex-Library with usual markings. Pages clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear. Binding tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1962
Seller: Russ States, Oil City, PA, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. (1962), 676pp, illus., probably ex lib., looks like a card pocket was removed form rear free ep, there is a date stamped to copyright page, no other markings, light shelfwear to cover, stain to top pg edges, front free ep has been removed, no dj, contents clean.
Published by Oxford University Press January 1960, 1960
Seller: Dunaway Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket.
Published by Dorset Press, New York
Seller: Legacy Books, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: VG. (1989), xxx, 676pp, index, bibliography, illustrated. Very light wear, else VG+ in VG+ DJ. From the DJ: "THE BOOK tells the story of how books came into being and of those earliest books that were written and illustrated by hand. It tells of the invention of printing and of how that invention made it possible for books to be produced so cheaply and in such quantities that all men might have them. It tells further of the development of bookmaking into an art and of the ceaseless effort of craftsmen and artists to produce the book that shall be perfect - the golden book."A heavy volume which will require additional shipping charges.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1960
Seller: Archer's Used and Rare Books, Inc., Kent, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Revised Edition. Bookplate. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Books on Books; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 21564. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
Published by Oxford Univ. Press, London, 1972
Seller: Parker's Rare Books, Ontario, WI, U.S.A.
Hardback. Dark blue cloth, gilt lettering on spine, 8vo, 676 pp. No marks in book, binding tight. In a price clipped dust jacket with a 1/2 inch closed tear top rear panel. Book condition VG in VG DJ. Edition: Tenth Printing Binding: Hardback.
Published by Oxford University Press, USA, 1943
ISBN 10: 0195000110ISBN 13: 9780195000115
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 3.9.
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Published by Oxford University Press [1943], N.Y., 1943
Seller: G.F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA, GRASS VALLEY, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Third Revised Edition. 676 pp., index & bibliography; 4to; gilt stamped blue cloth, without d. j.; reproductions. Former owner's name on front endpaper.
Published by Covici Friede; New York, 1937
Seller: BooksElleven, Three Oaks, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 676 pgs. Ex-library; usual treatments. Lacking dust jacket. Nice cover. Clean pages throughout. Binding is secure.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1943
Seller: David H. Gerber Books (gerberbooks), Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. B&w illustrations (illustrator). Third Revised Edition. [xxxii], 676pp [edgewear to dj] Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Oxford University Press, 1953
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1953. 4th Printing. 676 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout with photographic plate to page 528. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Stamp to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends.
Published by Oxford University Press, (1976)., 1976
Seller: D. Richards, Bookman, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. 676pp. Illustrations. A near fine copy in a VG+ dust jacket. Size: Large 8vo (9.75" tall). Book.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Third edition. Fourth printing of third edition which is actually the 7th edition of an earlier title "The Golden Book" of 1927. Aside from all that this is a 676-page book covering origins of the alphabet, varieties of books and printers and illustrations, bindings, etc. Dark gray/black cloth binding. A couple of light spots on the rear board and a couple of light pencil marks on contents page. No jacket.
Published by Covici-Friede, New York, 1943
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
First Edition
cloth. small 4to. cloth. xxxi, 676, (2) pages. Third printing of this revised and completely reset edition. Contains hundreds of illustrations. Has a chapter devoted to bookbinding. One of the best one volume summarizes of the history of the book. The first edition of this book was called THE GOLDEN BOOK. Ex library copy with bookplate of Henry Castor on front pastedown. Front hinge cracked. From the Thomas M. Whitehead Collection of Books About Books.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1965
Seller: Turn-The-Page Books, Skyway, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Full black cloth binding. Slight rubbing to tips. Clean, square and unmarked. 8th printing. xxx, 676pp. Illustrations. Bibliography, index. Dust jacket, chipped at spine ends and corners, toned spine, tears and cracks along flap folds, offered in new mylar cover. Size: 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall.
Published by Covici Friede, New York, 1937
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. New York: Covici Friede, 1937. First Edition. Large 8vo. xxiv,676,[1]pp. Blue cloth, unworn, clean, faint stain to lower corner of the initial 20 pages, owner's name. Very good overall, no dj. Several illustrations. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 677 pages.
Published by Oxford University Press
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.
Published by Oxford Univ. Press, 1960
Seller: Market Square, Kinsman, OH, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3rd Revised. Clean, lightly used copy. Gray cloth, no dust jacket. Gutter crack at title page, very good elsewise. Sixth printing 1960 of 1943 third edition.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1943
Seller: NWJbooks, Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Gilt lettering on blue buckram covered boards. Tall 8vo, 676pp.
Published by Oxford University Press, London and New York, 1980
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. Dark navy cloth boards with silver lettering on spine. Rubbing on edges, especially at head and tail of spine. Yellow dust jacket with blue and brown lettering and design. Rubbing and tears along edges of jacket. A few tears have been repaired with tape. Soiling to back of jacket. Spine is faded. Tight binding. Stains on outer edges of text block that do not extend into clean interior. Black and white illustrations throughout. Written by a book designer for a more general audience, this book gives an extensive history of bookmaking, beginning with the times when books were all written and illustrated by hand. It follows the development of bookmaking into the modern era with special attention paid to the inventive artists who furthered the craft.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1943
Seller: NWJbooks, Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Gilt lettering on blue cloth covered boards. Tall 8vo, 676pp. Third revised edition. Prior owner's name on first free end paper.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1965
Seller: Artis Books & Antiques, Calumet, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 8th Printing. 676pp. Index. Extensive biblio. Numerous plates & illustrations. A classic. Size: Large 8vo.
Published by Oxford Univ. Press, London & NY, 1980
Seller: Terra Firma Books, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1980 printing of 1943 original; xxx+676pp; detailed index. CLEAN!.
Published by Bracken Books, London, 1989
ISBN 10: 1851703268ISBN 13: 9781851703265
Seller: J. and S. Daft, Lichfield, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. 1st Thus. 676 pp. Page edges sl spotted and spine of DW very sl faded. Heavy book which will require extra postage first class and overseas.
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Published by Covici Friede, New York, 1937
Seller: Illustrated Bookshelf, Flagstaff, AZ, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Illustrated. Near Fine, dark blue cloth, gilt title on spine. Laid in is the Publisher's 4 pg. promotional pamphlet and order form.
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1953
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
cloth. thick tall 8vo. cloth. xxxii, 676 pages. Later printing of the third edition. Contains hundreds of illustrations. Has a 15 page chapter devoted to the history of bookbinding. Bookplate.
Published by Oxford University Press, 1948
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust jacket and edges shows shelf wear. Dust jacket is covered in brodart plastic. Pages are clean and intact.
Published by Bracken Books, London, 1971
Seller: Weathered Stone Books, Skreen, SLIGO, Ireland
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. xxx + 676pp; Illustrated throughout; Spine of d/w sunned else a bright and tight copy; This is a heavy item; Book.
Published by NY Oxford Univ Press (1965)., 1965
Seller: Crabtree's Collection Old Books, Sebago, ME, U.S.A.
VG. Blue binding, gilt lettering on spine. One page repaired with tape at inner edge. Illustrated by Illus. 8th ptg edition.