Greenfield Nicholas (9 results)

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition Thus. First printing. 154 pages. Jane Greenfield, advisor in rare book conservation at Yale University Library, is a leading authority on preservation and repair. After attending the New York School of Applied Design, she operated her own bindery for several years, enabling her to write from an unusual level of both education and experience. Here she offers a concise yet thorough discussion of book construction, storage, handling, cleaning, and repair, as well as essential expert advice on how to properly store and handle books of value in order to protect them from fire, flood, theft, and common wear and tear. With a new introduction by bestselling author Nicholas A. Basbanes, this is an indispensable volume for bibliophiles. concise, eminently readable handbook on how to care for any book of value. For collectors, librarians, and curators it represents an elegant summation of their responsibilities and techniques. Included in The Care of Fine Books is a brief history of book-construction methods and a discussion of the nature of fine books and their component materials, thorough advice on the storage and handling of books, securing a collection against fire, flood, theft, or other mishap, and elementary cleaning and repair. An Appendix lists sources of materials and supplies. The text is graced with over 200 line illustrations by Greenfield. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.…

Condition: As New. 156, b/w illus. . PB. As new. 2nd edition. A guide to caring for books of value. From a discussion of the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding to advice on handling and storage, the author has created a succinct yet complete resource for anyone who wants to preserve and protect their fine books. [9781628737936].…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 156 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 132 pages. 8.00x5.00x0.33 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 200 pages. 11.69x8.27x0.68 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 372 pages. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 572 pages. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 88 pages. Black and white illustrations. Features: The Life and History of Richard Beasley, Esq.; An 18th Century Jewel in a 19th Century Wilderness; The Registers of Christ's Church, Hamilton; The Davis Family of Mount Albion; The Stinson Family of Hamilton; The Victorian Buildings of Hamilton; Hamilton, Canada West, "The Civil War Years"; Sidelights of the Hamilton Police Force; The History of Law Enforcement in Hamilton From 1833 to 1967; He Died With Custer; Crown Patentees of Binbrook Township. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy.…