Fry Steele (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. none. 8vo. 66 leaves. Bound with: "A Specimen of Flowers and Cast Ornaments"; 181?; 34 leaves, with numerous examples of ornamental borders and different examples of flower and cast ornament. Contemporary blind-stamped and tooled calf, printed wrappers bound in. Joint repaired. Ex-libris on front paste-down. Occasionally marginal torn, blank fly leaf bit torn, throughout slightly soiling and browned.

Two works bound together. I. Type Specimen: 102 leaves including title & two advertisement leaves, all printed on rectos only; marginal tear in one leaf (well clear of text), a few edges singed, but generally well preserved and uncut with large margins. Mosley 118 locates 5 copies varying from 102 to108 leaves and the Cambridge copy of '84 leaves with the stubs of 17 leaves' which (like this copy) was bound up with the Specimen of Ornaments. A very good copy of this extremely scarce specimen which incorporates a large range of book & display fonts, Greeks, Hebrews & 17 other exotics; nine miniatures include Fry's Diamond ('the smallest Letter in the World. It gets in considerably more than the famous Dutch Diamond'); leaf of ship ornaments & 30 leaves of flowers, fancy rules and other ornaments with several fine full-page displays evidently assembled by Hazard of Bath (one dated 1793). II. Ornament Specimen: title, advert. & 15 specimen leaves of various sized ornaments numbered 1-89 but LACKING second leaf (ornaments 11-24) and 7 further devices cut from 6 leaves; printed on rectos only, well preserved, uncut with large margins. Ornament 85 is the Foundry device with cursive 'F&S' on pedestal within leaf arch, repeated on title with variant 'EF'monogram; ESTC records a further variant of 'FAC'. Mosley 119 locates 12 copies varying from 19 to 28 leaves. The two items bound together in modern boards. Type Ornament Fleuron Type Specimen.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 66 leaves. Bound with: "A Specimen of Flowers and Cast Ornaments"; 181?; 34 leaves, with numerous examples of ornamental borders and different examples of flower and cast ornament. Contemporary blind-stamped and tooled calf, printed wrappers bound in. Joint repaired. Ex-libris on front paste-down. Occasionally marginal torn, blank fly leaf bit torn, throughout slightly soiling and browned.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1794. 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:- 264, 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. 264 264.