Pearse Ruth (8 results)

paper wrappers. Composing Room (illustrator). 8vo. paper wrappers. (16) pages. Advertising brochure describing good printing done in the format of a primer for children.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Staple-bound wraps; pp. [16], illustrated in b/w throughout. A printer's promotional tool, charming, as it introduces some basic concepts of typography and design. Uncommon, and -- did we mention? -- charming.

Pamphlet. Condition: Acceptable. 'This Little Primer is affectionately dedicated to lovers of good typography, good printing , and good fun.'.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 16 Pp. Printed In Blue And Orange, Staple Bound. New Year's Greeting Recognizing The Contributions Of The Independent Presses In Occupied Countries In Wwii. Near Fine, No Marks.

paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Signed and Inscribed by Shahena Wingate-Pearse(co-author) on the title page. The wraps are edge worn and shelf rubbed. The front end page has been removed. Light marks. Internally clean and tightly bound. [P.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards (front cover by Susan Beatrice Pearse), emerald green thin linen cloth spine, Eno's Fruit Salt advertisement to the rear cover. 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 160 pp with monochrome, single and twin colour illustrations and 4 full-page colour plates throughout. 'This book belongs to' filled out in ink, hinges cracked and repaired and in poor condition. Playbox 1st series had 2 issues in 1898. Playbox 2nd series ran from 1905-1913. Playbox 3rd series (merged with Jack and Jill) ran from 1925-1955. The 2nd and 3rd series realised 48 annuals from 1909 to 1956. Member of the P.B.F.A. ANNUALS & YEARBOOKS.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper over boards, Vinolia advertisement to the rear cover. Quarto 10½'' x 8''. Contains printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. Light rubbing to the corners and spine ends and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. [12]pp. Illustrated. Illustrated orange wrappers. A trifle soiled, very near fine. Written by Pearse and designed by Bass. A New Year's greeting celebrating the Underground Presses that operated in occupied countries during WWII, with illustrations of examples. Very uncommon. *OCLC* locates a single copy.