First Edition Fine Binding (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Limited Edition. This a truly outstanding heirloom quality edition of one of the greatest books of the last century. It has a substantial binding in full leather, and was an exclusive Limited Edition in 1978 for the subscribers to the 'GREATEST BOOKS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY' series from this distinguished and much collected publisher. Now scarce and getting scarcer, these wonderful books had a specific purpose. They were intended as ultimate editions of those books considered to be worthy of serious collectors. This one is typical of the attention of detail. It is printed on acid free paper; the three text edges are gilded, so dust cannot penetrate; the sections are properly sewn, not glued. Superlative and beautiful, these editions are now predictably most sought after. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng.

Couverture souple. Condition: Très bon. Edition originale. Charles MAURRAS Inscriptions sur nos ruines Paris, À la Girouette, 1949 Bois gravés par Roland Brudieux. Édition originale 208mm x 179mm 88 pp + 4 suites pp Un des 24 exemplaires numérotés sur grand vergé à la forme d'Arches avec 4 suites, ici le n°25, premier papier après un exemplaire unique sur Japon. Broché sous couverture rempliée. Étui cartonné. Très bel état. AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH : Charles MAURRAS Inscriptions sur nos ruines Paris, À la Girouette, 1949 Wood engravings by Roland Brudieux. First edition 208mm x 179mm 88 pp + 4 suites pp One of 24 numbered copies on large handmade Arches paper with 4 suites, here No. 25, the first paper after a unique copy on Japan. Broché with folded covers. Cardboard slipcase. Very fine condition.

Full leather. Condition: Near fine. First edition of The Franks by Walter C. Perry in a fine binding by Bickers & Son, London. (illustrator). First Edition. Octavo, xii, [1]-508pp. Leather bound, with a diamond pattern embossed on covers. Double gilt-ruled trim to covers. Five raised bands and title in gilt on spine. Marbled edges with marbled endpapers. No additional printings listed. Solid text block, light wear to corners and joints, faint foxing throughout, a near fine example. Previous ownership bookplate affixed to front endpaper, and previous gift inscription to front flyleaf.

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. First edition, third printing of The Savoy Operas by W.S. Gilbert in a fine binding. (illustrator). First Edition, Third Printing. Octavo, 698pp. Red morocco, gilt trimmed covers. Five raised bands, title in gilt on spine with detailed embellishments. All edges gilt. Gilt turn-ins and marbled endpapers. Stated "Reprinted March 1926, 1927" on copyright page. Solid text block, faint toning to spine, lightly bumped corners, a touch of wear to joints. Previous ownership bookplate on front endpaper. A vibrant, near fine example. The Savoy Operas feature some of Gilbert's most popular works, frequently in collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan. A primary highlight from this copy is The Mikado, which is one of the most frequently performed theatre pieces of all time. Within the first year it opened (1885), it was estimated that at least 150 companies were producing the opera throughout Europe and America.

Quarter Leather. Condition: Fine. First edition of A History of the Four Georges; and of William IV by Justin McCarthy, in a decorative fine binding by Hatchards of London. (illustrator). First Edition. Octavo, [four volumes], [6], 421pp; vi, [2], 406pp; [6], 482pp; [6], 457pp. Three-quarter red morocco, title in gilt on spine. Red cloth panels. Top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. All with a bookplate affixed to the front endpaper. Bound by Hatchards of Piccadilly, London. A fine set. Justin McCarthy (1830-1912) was a Victorian writer and politician whose literary output included historical novels, biographies, and a comprehensive history of his own times. His novels often intertwined with his political interests, reflecting his advocacy for Irish rights and self-governance, and they were popular for their accessible style and engaging narratives. Among his notable works are A History of Our Own Times, which chronicles the events of Victorian Britain, and The Dictator, a political novel that explores issues of power and governance. McCarthy also wrote several biographies, including those of prominent figures such as Sir Robert Peel and Pope Leo XIII.

Leather bound. Condition: Near fine. First edition of Savage Sudan by Abel Chapman in a fine binding. (illustrator). First Edition. Octavo, xx, 452pp. Green morocco, three-quarter leather binding. Five raised bands, title in gilt on spine. Top edge gilt. No additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, faint foxing to edges, a near fine example. New endpapers. Complete with frontispiece and 29 full-page plates. Features many additional in-text illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine takes into account the age of issue - 1903. This is the sought after first printing, which may well be specially bound. A gorgeous Art Nouveau binding, half leather, and with a heavily decorated spine. The boards are cornered in leather and the rest is hand marbled. Although this is not the signed edition it is possibly unique. Very high quality and sturdy binding, beautiful fresh colour printing, tissue guarded plates, gilt top to the text block; this is sumptuous. Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903. Half Leather. No Jacket, as issued. Illustrated throughout with full colour plates with printed tissue guards. Breathtaking, and delightful, and it is easy to see why this excites the collector more than a Century after it was made. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A superb rebound first edition of these two great poems. Hand marbled sides, and a generous wrap around brown leather, with gilt titling to the spine. No damage to the corners, tight and beautiful. Clean text block with all edges hand marbled. A thoroughly satisfying and handsome volume. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng.

Full leather. Condition: Near fine. Scarce first edition, first printing of The Flagship by Fitch W. Taylor in a fine binding. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, [two volumes], 388pp; 406pp. Three-quarter navy blue morocco, light blue cloth boards, gilt ruling to covers. Title in gilt on spine, five raised bands with gilt-ruled compartments. Marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Red ribbon bookmarks sewn in. Bound by Root & Son. No additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, faint foxing to title page, not affecting text, a touch of rubbing to joints. Volume I with frontispiece and tissue. Both volumes have original cloth spines preserved on rear flyleaves and bookplates of Thomas W. Lawson on verso of front free endpapers. Senior Chaplain of the U.S. Navy Fitch W. Taylor (1803-1865) was first a minister for the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Maryland. During his twenty-four years of service in the U.S. Navy, Taylor circumnavigated the globe aboard the USS Columbia, one of the first U.S. naval ships to make such a voyage. The Flagship details his experiences aboard this vessel. The bookplates in these volumes belonged to Thomas W. Lawson (1857-1925), a controversial Boston businessman who promoted and manipulated stocks, primarily in the copper market.