Levis Howard C (60 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Oversized hardcover / No jacket (A).

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (As Issued). Facsimile Reprint Edition. Octavo (8vo); xix, 571pp, 141pp (supplement and index). Very good copy, contents clean and unmarked, bound in full cloth. A twentieth century facsimile reprint of the edition first published in 1912 with broad coverage of printing, engraving, collecting, aquatint, mezzotint, watermarks, etc.…

Hardcover. Reprint of 1912, 1913 edition. Tan cloth, gilt letters on spine, 141 pp., 117 BW illus. "It has not been my intention to compile a complete bibliography of Engraving," Mr. Levis tells us in the introduction, "but to describe the most important, interesting, or rare books in the English language on the subject (together, of course, with some which are unimportant), and show their development and the relation between them" (p. x) A reprint of the original text and illustrations, which appeared in 1912 and 1913. VG (Name of former owner written on top of first flyleaf.).…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Facsimile Edition. No dust jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Binding is cracked at pages 92/93, but no loose pages. No marks or notations. Good reading copy. Softcover.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

cloth. thick 4to. cloth. xix, 571, 141 pages. Reprint of the 1912 and 1913 volumes bound in one as issued (Besterman p.2028; Arntzen & Rainwater N6; Bridson & Wakeman A6). A near fine copy. An excellent bibliography.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed historical study of engraving techniques and their use through time. The author traces the progression of the art form from its early beginnings in the 15th century to the 19th century. The book thoroughly explores various engraving methods such as wood engraving, etching, lithography, mezzotint, and aquatint. It highlights the work of renowned engravers, showcasing their unique styles and contributions to the field. By examining the evolution of engraving techniques and their impact on visual culture, the book offers valuable insights into the development of art and its role in society throughout history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Softback in very good condition for the age. General shelf and handling wear, including light creasing and wear to cover edges and corners, and discolouration, tanning and foxing to pageblock. Light tanning to page edges and very occasional, minor spots of foxing within. Pages are well bound, and other than aforementioned, content is unmarked. CN.…

8vo. cloth-backed boards, paper cover label. Frontispiece; x, 79 pages. Limited to 150 numbered copies signed by Levis. Scarce book. Ex library copy with markings and library name perforated on the title page. Worn at spine ends. cloth-backed boards, paper cover label.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Clean unmarked book. NOT a former library book. NO writing or highlighting. LOOKS NEVER READ.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Facsmile Reprint. No date given.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. brown covered boards; covers are in like new condition; Interior is clean and unmarked.

Folkestone (Kent), Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1974. In-4, rel. d?éditeur pleine toile jaune, dos titré, XIX-571-141 pp., frontispice et ill. en noir in-t. Texte anglais. /60D Hardcover, spine gilted, cloth soiled, contents clean. Reprint of 1912, 1913 edition.

cloth-backed boards. 8vo. cloth-backed boards. 166, (2) pages. Limited to 250 copies. Extracts from these two 17th century diaries. Illustrated. Both men were authorities and collectors of engravings. Information on the artists of their day. Spine age darkened. Ink ownership inscription at top of free endpaper.…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 748 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of print collecting and the art of engraving, tracing the evolution of these practices through a rich collection of English-language publications. The author explores a variety of texts, from early "books of secrets" containing rudimentary instructions on engraving, to more sophisticated treatises on the subject. These works reveal a growing fascination with engraving, etching, and the related technical processes, revealing the ways in which artists, collectors, and writers of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries engaged with these practices. The book highlights the significant role these early texts played in shaping the development of engraving as we know it today, offering a valuable glimpse into the historical and artistic foundations of printmaking. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition 1919. Limited to 100 copies for private distribution at The Chiswick Press. Plates and text illustrations throughout. Page edges uncut. Bound in the publishers grey paper covered boards and cream cloth spine. Spine is darkened and marked. Small stain to the edge of the front board. Corners rubbed and frayed and some general marking, else a good copy. This is Sir Hugh Trenchard's Copy ("Father Of the RAF") with his pencil signature to the front free endpaper. An interesting ownership and unique as such. Rare. Plates throughout. (illustrator).…

thick 4to. cloth-backed boards, paper spine label. xix, 571 pages. Limited to 350 numbered copies. (Besterman p.2028). An appendix volume was issued in 1913 (140 pages) which is not present. About 3,000 entries which are fully described in annotated. Ex library copy with markings and library name perforated on the title page. Wear at spine ends. Inside hinges cracked. Soiled covers. cloth-backed boards, paper spine label.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Large format paperback. Large 8vo, pp viii, 123. Frontis and 12 plates. Bladud Tenth King of Britain, aeronaut, druid, necromancer, and founder of the hot springs at bath. This is a reprint of a scarce book that came out in 100 copies at the Chiswick Press in 1919. From the working library of novelist Angela Carter (1940-1992) with her posthumous bookplate. This small attractive bookplate reads 'From the library of Angela Carter' and was designed by Sebastian Carter of the Rampant Lions Press and was authorised by the executors of her estate, from whom we bought the major part of her considerable collection. Very good.…

First Edition, large 4to, limited to 350 copies, 571pp., frontis., plates and illustrs., facsimiles, a very good ex-library copy, later cloth. A complete bibliography of Engraving.

cloth. thick 8vo. cloth. xix, 571, 141 pages. Reprint of the 1912 and 1913 volumes bound in one as issued. Besterman p.2028; Arntzen & Rainwater N6; Bridson & Wakeman A6. An excellent bibliography with full descriptions and some annotations. Illustrated. With about 3,000 books described. Reduced in size from the original.…