Caxton Head (8 results)

Printed wrappers, 8vo, 52 pp. 200 items. Top edge of textblock smokestained, otherwise /Wrappers soiled, contents Good.

Printed wrappers, 8vo, 68 pp, ills. 179 items. Top edge of textblock smokestained, otherwise /Wrappers duststained, a few corners creased and folded.

hardcover. Condition: Good. shows minor wear.

Printed wrappers, 8vo, 70 pp, ills. 164 items. Contents: bindings by Boyet, Derome, Edwards, Eve, Gosden, Payne, etc., and books bound for Queen Elizabeth, Count Hoym, Thomas Wotton ("The English Grolier") etc. - page 1; English literature and history. First editions and literary autographs and historical books and documents - 8; Illustrated Books. Coloured plates, engravings and woodcuts -38; Manuscripts. Specimens of mediaeval palaeography and illumination, and early manuscript texts - 42; Printing. Books, etc. illustrating the history and development of printing, including specimens from the presses of Gutenberg, Jenson, Caxton, Pynson, Aldous, Baskerville and Bodoni -47; Science. Important books on the pure and applied sciences, and some autographs, including the signature of William Harvey -59; Travel. Navigation, Americana, etc. -65. Wrappers slightly darkened, otherwise Good.

Printed wrappers, small square 4to, 43, [1] pp, ills. 180 items. The catalogue was arranged in four sections: I: Incunables - Books printed before 1501 items 1-67; II: Books about Incunables 68-102; III: Books about Printing after 1500 103-169; IV: Books about Publishing 170-180. Small monogram label on front inside wrapper, staples rusted and wrappers slightly worn, otherwise Good.

First edition thus: printed by the Shakespeare Head Press, Stratford-upon-Avon; introductio by Stephen Gaselee; essay by H.F.B. Brett-Smith. Quarto. pp xl, 189, [3]. Linen-backed boards with title-label. Spare label at rear. One of 375 numbered copies printed on Batchelor's Kelmscott hand-made paper. Loosely inserted is the four-page prospectus for the book. Caxton's translation of 1480 and had been printed only once in a small limitation.Spine label a bit tanned. Head and tail of spine slightly pushed. Corners a bit bumped and rubbed. Rear cover slightly marked. Very good. No dustwrapper.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 337 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 337 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1905. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 337, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 337 337.