Jackson Holbrook: Signed (49 results)
Published by Grant Richards Ltd. 1911
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Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Condition: Fair. 1911. 203 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Front endpaper has been signed by the Author and dedicated. Rough cut pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, creased corners and foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners…, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Moderate tanning to spine and edges. Boards are notably bowed. Book has a prominent forward lean. Moderate water marks to boards and spine.
Published by Farrar Straus & Company 1950
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Seller: Bibliodisia Books, Caxton Club, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Bibliodisia Books, Caxton Club
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. PRESENTATION COPY from legendary Chicago bookseller Carl Kroch of Kroch's Bookstores, with his signature. This was a special copy presented to loyal booklovers at Christmas with Kroch's message printed and signed on the free endsheet. A fine, clean copy in an archival Myla…r cover. Signed.
Published by Faber 1948
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Seller: Hunter Books, Burnham, BUCKS, United KingdomHunter Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. UK hardback first impression, INSCRIBED by Jackson to ffep in April 1948. VG in Good jacket with darkening at spine and panel edhes and some chipping to top edge. Quite good considering how thin the paper is. Signed by Author.
Published by FIRST EDITIONS CLUB,UK 1935
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Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, , United KingdomS.Carter
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. UK1ST.EDITION.1ST.PRINTING/NEAR FINE CARD COVERS IN A NEAR FINE DUSTWRAPPER.PRIVATELY PUBLISHESD.LIMITED TO 500 COPIES.THIS COPY IS INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE FRONT FLAP "D.G.B.FROM HJ".room. Inscribed by Author(s).
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Published by The First Edition Club, London 1924
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Seller: William Glynn, Reydon, , United KingdomWilliam Glynn
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Paper Covered Boards. Condition: Very Good. Limited. xi., b/w illustrations. This Edition consists of 500 copies, printed on Ingres paper dyed by hand for this book, and bound in paper boards from a design by Lovat Fraser, now used for the first time. This is Number 2. Holbrook Jackson's copy, with his bookplate to front pastedo…wn, and signature to front endpaper, also inscribed by him to Gladys Burlton, who created what could well have been the first management consultancy business in the UK. Illustrations originally created for A E Housman's 'A Shropshire Lad', but never published. Minor wear, age toning, some offsetting to front endpaper, otherwise contents fine. [829] Size: 165mm. x 125mm. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Privately printed for A.J.A. Symons. 1935
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Seller: Peter Ellis, Bookseller, ABA, ILAB, London, , United KingdomPeter Ellis, Bookseller, ABA, ILAB
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First edition. Octavo. pp [16]. Illustrated with a drawing of the Club Rooms by Percy Smith. Sewn wrappers with integral dustwrapper. 500 copies printed.Presentation copy from the author, inscribed by him on the first blank: ''W.H.B. from H.J. - Jan '48''.Very good indeed.
More imagesSalome
Wilde, Oscar; Derain, Andre (Illustrator)' Beardsley, Aubrey (Illustrator); Douglas, Lord Alfred (Translator); Jackson, Holbrook (Introduction)
Language: English
Published by Limited Editions Club, Paris, France 1938
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Seller: Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.Gargoyle Books, IOBA
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Slipcased. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First, Thus. Generally believed to have been written by Wilde for the actress Sarah Bernhardt, this play was banned in England when it first appeared in 1891, though it remained popular both there & in Paris. This is a stunning 2-volume slipcased set, one of which appears in the origin…al French (& is SIGNED by the artist). Issued in only 1500 copies for members of the Limited Editions Club in 1938, this is #1001, both housed in a burgundy stiff cardboard slipcase. Vol 1, in French, is illustrated with gouache drawings on black paper by André Derain (reproduced through the pochoir process), whose signature appears on the colophon/limitation page in rear. With black wrappers lettered in white & peach to front cover, French flaps, unpaginated, it is in Near Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright & unmarked, with clear mylar protected the wrappers. The 71+ pages show slight offsetting. Vol. II is the English translation by Sir Alfred Douglas, with a new Introduction by Holbrook Jackson & the original pen-and-ink erotic drawings of Aubrey Beardsley. With rust-colored cloth over boards, brightly stamped with an elaborate gilt design & lettering to front/somewhat faded gilt to spine, it contains 105 pages with rough-cut edges. Condition is also Near Fine: completely clean & unmarked, fading to spine & in a few random spots on both boards. The slipcase itself shows irregular fading & significant rubbing to extremities & bottom edges are beginning to tear from opening inwards about 1"-2". Still solid & completely functional, protecting these lovely editions since 1938. Our photos depict the Exact books you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: this set is too large & fragile for expedited domestic or any international shipping without a larger box, which will incur preapproval of extra postage per USPS rates. Derain, André; Beardsley, Aubrey (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s).
Published by Holbrook Jackson, GB 1917
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Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, , United KingdomRichard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976)
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Paperback. Condition: G++. 1st Edition. Fairly clean tight text has been glued back into original covers with minor repairs at spine ends. Covers a little worn. Book is in good double plus condition with noticeable signs of wear and/or age. With a small slip of paper (probably cut from the bottom of a letter) which reads in type… "With kind regards Yours Sincerely Editor) and is signed boldly Holbrook Jackosn.
More imagesPublished by Faber and Faber Limited, London 1948
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Only. First edition. The first edition of this exploration of the idealism of the nineteenth century by Holbrook Jackson, inscribed by the author to his brother. The first edition, first impression.Author's presentation copy, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, "To Ch…arlie from his affectionate brother the author - George Holbrook Jackson, March, 1948, Mill Hill". Author's pencil correction to page 110.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.This work presents an examination of the lives and thought of six great men of the nineteenth century: Carlyle, Ruskin, William Morris, Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman. A compelling study on the rise and fall of nineteenth century idealism.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is edge worn, with loss to the head of the spine. Tidemark to the rear wrap, smaller to the front wrap. Spine is sunned. Pencil to the head of the front wrap. Light handling marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
Published by The First Edition Club no date., London
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Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerWith an Introduction by Holbrook Jackson. Illustrated throughout. 12mo, publisher's decorated boards from a design by Claud Lovat Fraser. First edition; No. 6 of 500 copies, signed by Holbrook Jackson. Small bookplate on pastedown; light vertical crease to the front board; boards lightly tanned and rubbed. Printed in Ingres pape…r dyed by hand for this book.
More imagesPublished by Faber and Faber Limited, London 1948
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Only. First edition. A signed presentation copy of this work exploring 19th-century idealism by Holbrook Jackson, previously owned by his brother. A signed presentation copy given by the author to his brother. Inscribed by the author to the front free endpaper.With a slip…loosely inserted, also inscribed by Jackson.First edition.With the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper.An interesting examination of the lives and thoughts of Carlyle, Ruskin, William Morris, Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman, concerning the rise and fall of idealism in the 19th century.Written by Holbrook Jackson, a noted journalist, publisher and leading bibliophile of his time. He founded the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart indeed, with minor rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Dust wrapper is sunned and chipped to the spine, with general edgewear and a couple light marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only the author's presentation inscription to the front free endpaper. Near Fine. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
Published by LONDON, RICHARDS, 1907 1907
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Seller: Houle Rare Books/Autographs/ABAA/PADA, Palm Springs, CA, U.S.A.Houle Rare Books/Autographs/ABAA/PADA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. SIGNED BY JACKSON FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. Signed by Author(s).
More imagesPublished by Jonathan Cape LTD, London 1926
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. An uncommon monograph on the great William Morris, by Holbrook Jackson, his presentation copy of his brother. An uncommon work.Author's presentation copy to his brother, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, "J. C. Jackson, from Holbrook Jackson, June 21. '26…".In the original unclipped dust wrapper.The second edition, revised and enlarged.A brilliant monograph on William Morris, looking into his craftsmanship, and the relationship between art and life. The work, though concise, offers a thorough exploration of Morris' life, career, character, and aims.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the cloth. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Minor edge wear to the dust wrapper, including two small chips to the front wrap. Spine is age-toned. Light handling marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by Grant Richards, London 1908
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Cloth. Condition: Good. First edition. A signed presentation copy of these sketches of English novelists by Holbrook Jackson, previously owned by his brother. A signed presentation copy given by the author to his brother, Charlie. Inscribed to the front free endpaper.First edition.In the publisher's cloth.Illustrated with a fron…tispiece, and thirty-one plates. Collated, complete.A well-versed series of critical essays on the lives and works of eminent English novelists. Including essays on Daniel Defoe, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Tobias Smollett, Laurence Sterne, Sir Walter Scott, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Benjamin Disraeli, Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and George Meredith.Written by Holbrook Jackson, a noted journalist, publisher and leading bibliophile of his time. In the publisher's cloth. Externally, with loss and lifting to the head of the spine. Fading to the spine and light general rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Front hinge is strained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Offsetting to the endpapers and occasional spots. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by E. Grant Richards, London 1907
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of Holbrook Jackson's monograph on Bernard Shaw, inscribed by the author to his mother. The first edition.Author's presentation copy, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, "To my dear mother, George, London Sept. 3. '07".A monograph on the life and work of the… distinguished Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist, George Bernard Shaw.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates. Collated, complete.Twenty pages of adverts to the rear, dated 1907.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light marks to the cloth. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine, which is a little faded. Spots to the fore edge and endpapers. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). signed by author. book.
Published by London: D J Rider 1911
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First edition, first printing. Near fine in green/brown cloth. Signed by the author with correspondence tipped in. Lacks dustjacket.
More imagesSalome: A Tragedy in One Act and Salom?: Drame en un Acte
Wilde, Oscar; Holbrook Jackson (introduction), Lord Alfred Douglas (translated from the French), Andr? Derain and Aubrey Beardsley (illustrators)
Published by Limited Editions Club, London, England 1938
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Seller: Downtown Books & News, Asheville, NC, U.S.A.Downtown Books & News
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover/softcover. Condition: Near Fine/Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First edition thus, limited. Burgundy cloth-covered boards with giltstamped title and decoration, deckled edges, B&W prints on cream-colored paper, text in English (Salome/Beardsley). White paper wraps in folded black paper covers with pink and whi…te titles, deckled edges, illus. gouache/pochoir prints to black paper, text in French (Salom?/Derain). Together in maroon slipcase. Signed by Derain to colophon and hand-numbered 1270 of 1500 copies. Subscription card present (IX). Previous owner's bookplate to both books. Heavily warped black paper covers (from original vinyl encasement, not extant), foxing to textblock edge and endpapers (Salom?/Derain). Slipcase: spine faded, heavy edgewear, foxing.
Published by The Soncino Press/Charles Scribner's Sons, London/new York 1932
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Seller: Old Editions Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, North Tonawanda, NY, U.S.A.Old Editions Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerLIMITED NUMBERED EDITION. VG/G, book corners slightly bumped, spine ends slightly rubbed, offsetting front/rear pastedown and ep. DJ spine darkened, corners worn, small chips missing foot of spine, minor wear head of spine, some spotting to panels. Overall a tight solid unmarked copy (despite mylar protected DJ) . ; Tall 8vo, re…d cloth with gilt lettering spine, top edge pages gilt, DJ, 199pp. , index. This is copy no. 1189 of 2000 copies and is INSCRIBED, SIGNED and DATED by AUTHOR.
More imagesPublished by A. C. Fifield, London 1908
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A signed first edition of this charming biographical study of William Morris, from British journalist and leading bibliophile Holbrook Jackson. Signed by the author to the front free endpaper.An uncommon first edition of this work.In the publisher's quarter cloth, with paper covered bo…ards. With a wartime portrait photograph tipped-in to the front paste down.An affectionate biography of William Morris, an eminent textile designer and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. Covering his childhood, Oxford days, craftsmanship, socialism, and last years.Written by George Holbrook Jackson, a prolific journalist, writer and publisher who is recognised as one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. This is one of several of his works dedicated to Morris. In the publisher's quarter cloth, with paper covered boards.Externally, very smart, with mild rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine. With a wartime portrait photograph tipped-in to the front paste down.Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with a few scattered spots throughout, heaviest to the first few pages. Very Good. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, London 1927
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Paperback. Condition: Good. First edition. A presentation copy of the first edition of this collection of essays by Holbrook Jackson. Signed and inscribed by the author. The first collected edition.The author's presentation copy, with his inscription to the half title: 'For J. G. Jackson, from his affectionate Brother, Holbrook…Jackson, 13:iii:26'.In the publisher's original paper covers.This collection of essays was written by the noted journalist and writer, Holbrook Jackson. The collection includes essays from various works from Jackson. The essays cover topics such as profanity, the beauty of woodfires, the nonsense works of Edward Lear, and more. In the publisher's original paper covers. Externally, disbound from text block, and with a closed tear separating the covers into two pieces, with minimal edge wear. Internally firmly bound, with the odd page unopened. Pages bright and clean with the author's inscription and minimal handling marks to the half title. A perfect candidate for re-binding, being internally fine. Good. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by Grant Richards Ltd, London 1911
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A signed presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of this scarce series of essays by Holbrook Jackson, inscribed to Jackson's own brother. The first edition of this uncommon work.An association copy inscribed by the author to the front endpaper to his brother John Charles Jackso…n, 'J. C. J. his copy from his brother the author Holbrook Jackson'.A series of literary essays and studies, looking at Utopia, Peterpantheism, readings in Earth, and before dawn, as well as contemporary figures such as H. G. Wells and G. K. Chesterton. Essays include 'Going to Nowhere', 'Between Waking and Awake', 'Hedgerows', 'Immortal Russia', and more.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. A touch of fading to back strip, with light rubbing to joints, and instances of fading to boards. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, binding lightly strained. Pages a touch age toned, otherwise clean and bright. Very Good. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by Cassell & Company LTD, London 1938
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Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of this brilliant work of literary criticism by Holbrook Jackson, signed by the author to his brother. The first edition.Signed by the author to the recto of the front endpaper, "J. C. Jackson, from his affectionate brother, Holbrook…Jackson, Xmas '38".In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A volume of essays on the history of the printing of books from the point of view of readers and authors.With essays on Edward Fitzgerald, John Ruskin, Francis Meynell, Eric Gill, fine printing, the typography of William Morris, William Caxton, and more.Illustrated throughout.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper. Spine is age-toned. Light spots and handling marks to the wraps, including a small tidemark to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few scattered spots. Near Fine. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by Corvinus Press 1939
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Limited. Hardback, buckram spine, decorated cloth covered boards, with remains of the now broken slipcase. 23.5 x 15cm. [24] leaves. Number 21 of 40 copies, printed for Audrey Field [Pleydell-Bouverie]. Signed by Holbrook Jackson. Presentation leaf to rear. A few faint spots to boards, perfectly… clean inside. This version printed on Medway paper, considered the first impression of this title for the press. [Nash & Favell 39]. Signed by Author.
More imagesPublished by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1947
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Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Inscribed to the author's brother, this is the scarce first US edition of this study on the art of reading by leading bibliophile, Holbrook Jackson. The scarce first US edition of this work, first published in the UK the year prior.An association copy, inscribed to the author's brother…, John Charles Jackson, with the inscription 'J.C.J. from his brother H. J.', dated 1947.This enlightening work centres around the relationship between author and reader, emphasising the act as a creative and collaborative experience. With discussions of writing in disguise, self-seeking in fiction, and the cult of ambiguity.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Minor shelf wear to back strip tail, otherwise externally excellent. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by Grant Richards Ltd, London 1922
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Cloth. Condition: Good. First edition. A signed first edition copy of these brilliant essays on diverse subjects by Holbrook Jackson. The first edition.Signed by the author to the recto of the front endpaper.A series of diverse and engaging essays, many of which had previously been published in 'To-Day', though all of the essays… in this volume have been revised and some re-written.The essays are divided into four sections: landmarks, prejudices, adventures, and books. Essays include 'A Portrait of Marseilles', 'The Pathos of Profanity', 'Gardens of Delight', and 'Of Cheerful Books.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses.Two pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Small tear to the rear joint. Spine is faded. Light bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the cloth, heavier to the rear board. Spots to the fore edge. Author's signature to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Good. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by D. J. Rider, London 1911
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A very scarce volume of precepts by Holbrook Jackson, a first edition copy inscribed to the author's brother. The first edition.A very scarce work.Author's presentation copy, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper "To J. C. Jackson, from his brother, Holbrook Jackson, March 21… 1911".A series of precepts by Holbrook Jackson, "thoughts written down for my own pleasure", in which he offers advice and thoughts on a wide variety of subjects.Such precepts include "truth it one's own conception of things", "morality is the child of self-consciousness", and "only stupid people are wholly sane".Six pages of adverts to the rear.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with a few light marks to the boards. A small amount of shelf wear to the head and tail of the spine and joints. Minor bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional scattered spot. Pages are unopened to the fore edge. Very Good. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by Cassell & Company, London 1938
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Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition. An exceptional first edition of this brilliant work of literary criticism by Holbrook Jackson, inscribed by the author to his brother. The first edition, first impression, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.An association copy, inscribed to…the author's brother, John Charles Jackson, with the inscription 'J.C. Jackson's copy inscribed by his affectionate brother Holbrook Jackson'.A volume of essays on the history of the printing of books, from the point of view of readers and authors.With essays on Edward Fitzgerald, John Ruskin, Francis Meynell, Eric Gill, fine printing, the typography of William Morris, William Caxton, and more.Illustrated with facsimile title pages throughout.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine, with inscription to front free endpaper. Dust wrapper lightly age toned to back strip, with wraps bright. A touch of edgewear to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by Grant Richards Ltd, London 1911
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Cloth. Condition: Good. First edition. The first edition of this scarce series of essays by Holbrook Jackson, from his library with his bookplate. The first edition of this scarce work.Signed by the author to the recto of the front endpaper, with his bookplate to the front paste down.A series of literary essays and studies, look…ing at Utopia, Peterpantheism, readings in Earth, and before dawn, as well as contemporary figures such as H. G. Wells and G. K. Chesterton. Essays include 'Going to Nowhere', 'Between Waking and Awake', 'Hedgerows', 'Immortal Russia', and more.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some marks to the cloth. Spine is faded. Light rubbing to the spine. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Author's bookplate to his front paste down, and signature to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional scattered spot. Good. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by The First Edition Club, London 1834
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Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. A very scarce signed presentation copy of Holbrook Jackson's essay on the pleasure of reading. A limited edition work, inscribed to the author's brother. A scarce limited edition of four hundred unnumbered copies.An association copy, inscribed to the author's brother, John Charles…Jackson, with the inscription 'J.C.J. from H.J.', dated 1935.A concise essay on reading and books, exploring the joy that can derive from reading for pleasure, and the experiences that one can go through with books.By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Wraps bright, with back strip a touch age toned. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
More imagesPublished by Faber and Faber Limited, London 1946
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A signed first impression of this intriguing study on the art of reading by leading bibliophile, Holbrook Jackson. Signed dedication from the author to the front free endpaper.First edition, first impression.In the publisher's original cloth binding.This enlightening work centres aroun…d the relationship between author and reader, emphasising the act as a creative and collaborative experience. With discussions of writing in disguise, self-seeking in fiction, and the cult of ambiguity.From Holbrook Jackson, a British journalist, writer and publisher who is recognised as one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart, with a damp stain to the rear board. Fading to the spine and to the front board slightly. Newspaper clipping of the author's obituary tipped-in to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the author's inscription to the front free endpaper and the odd spot. Very Good. None (illustrator). signed by author. book.
