Lane John Pub (3 results)

First Edition. Good copy only in the original yellow-illustrated green cloth boards, now stained at the margins, lightly soiled and scuffed. Corners bumped, with panel edges worn; joints and endbands show minor tears. Endpapers age-toned; hinges cracked, with cloth joints holding. Text block remains strong and clean on the whole, showing only the expected faint foxing and dust-dulling of age. Despite faults, a well-preserved example overall. Physical description; 186 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Subjects; Ballads, English, juvenile. Children's poetry, English. Folk songs, Celtic, juvenile literature. Children's stories, Victorian. Pictorial cloth bindings, specimens. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1914. Limited edition, 106/500. xxxiii + 84 unpaginated sheets. 4to. White coated cloth. Gilt decoration and lettering on front cover. Gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated endpapers. Previous owner's ex-libris blind stamp on rear free endpaper. Includes full-color frontispiece, small closed tear on frontispiece page. Complete with all 43 drawings, both b/w and in color, influenced by Aubrey Beardsley and the Art Nouveau movement. Minor foxing throughout, overall very good. Alastair (1887 - 1969) was the pseudonym of Hans Henning Otto Harry Baron von Voigt. A German artist, musician, and mime, Alastair was born into nobility. After joining a circus and studying mime, Alastair explored other artistic mediums, including illustration. His artistic career was launched by the publication of Forty-Three Drawings by Alastair. John Lane (1854 - 1925) founded The Bodley Head, a small controversial publishing house. His three sons carried on his publishing legacy, creating Penguin Books in 1935.…

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 1900. 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: : - 238, 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. 238 238.…