Softcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Facsimile reproduction of the original 1825 publication in which Sears presents "one of the first catalogues of stock blocks . That could be bought relatively cheaply by jobbing printers. " Working in London and on the continent, Sears was considered a skilled wood engraver. Introduction by James Mosely. Gray card covers show very minor soft creasing, with similar creasing seen on some pages. ;
Language: English
Published by Printing Historical Society, London, 1990
Seller: Provan Books, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Quarto size paperback, 6 page introduction, facsimile of the 1825 specimen, fine condition in paper covers.
Language: English
Published by Printing Historical Society, 1990
ISBN 10: 0900003111 ISBN 13: 9780900003110
Seller: GfB, the Colchester Bookshop, Colchester, United Kingdom
US$ 16.61
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Good. No jacket. Printing Historical Society, 1990. Paperback, 4to, 6pp, illust. Covers slightly marked and worn. A fair copy. 0900003111/0.3uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).
Published by London, Printing Historical Society 1990., 1990
Seller: Adam Mills Rare Books, Cambridge, United Kingdom
US$ 11.07
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Add to basketGrey wrappers titled in black. Folio, pp.6 title &c, and 20 illustrated leaves printed on one side only. Small faint mark to corner of upper cover, else excellent. ** Facsimile of Matthew Searsâ 1825 Specimen : one of the earliest English catalogues of stock illustrative blocks, and stock blocks of richly ornamented letterforms for posters. **** To confirm availability before ordering, please click the link Ask Bookseller A Question.
SEARS, Matthew Urlwin. SPECIMEN OF STEREOTYPE ORNAMENTS, 1825. London: Printing Historical Society, (1990). 4to. Wrappers. 6 pages, 22 plat printed on the recto only. Being a facsimile edition with an introduction by James Mosley. Fine.
Published by London: Printing Historical Society, 1990
Seller: Barry McKay Rare Books, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CUMBR, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Art / Print / Poster
US$ 20.76
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket4to, (270x210mm), 6p +22 facsimile leaves. Original jacketed wrappers, covers slightly soiled. A facsimile of the specimen book of 1825 containing 158 ornaments, decorated letters, stock blocks, vignettes, &c.
Language: English
Published by A & C Black, Edinburgh, 1853
Seller: Black Cat Bookshop P.B.F.A, Leicester, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
US$ 166.12
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Phiz, John Gilbert & Matthew Urlwin Sears (illustrator). 1st thus. New illustrated edition. Illustrated by Phiz, John Gilbert & Matthew Urlwin Sears. Spine re-backed professionally. Publishers blue cloth, heavily gilt titled & decorated. All edges gilt. Corners slightly worn.
Published by William Crosby And Co., Boston, 1839
Seller: Antiquarian Bookshop, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 178 pages; Boston: Very Good. 1839. First Edition. 178 pages; Bound in cream paper-covered boards with illustrations on front and back boards; binding secure, paper chipped along spine hinges; faint damp stain at lower corners; light scattered foxing. OCLC 62085704 (4 locations cited) AAS 232708 Frontispiece portrait of 'Emma", vignette engraving on titlepage plus 13 full page illustrations and many in text illustrations and tailpieces. Two engravings signed Pendleton and woodcut illustrations - some signed M. U. Sears; most illustrations unsigned. Publisher's advertisements on pp. [3-4] for Rollo Books and other Juvenile Books. .; Illustrated Books, Childrens and Juvenile, Most Recent Listing.
Published by Published Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, North Bridge, New Illustrated Edition . Edinburgh 1853., 1853
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
US$ 242.25
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, rebacked with gilt title, author lettering and gilt line divided compartments to the spine with gilt tooling to each, elaborate gilt illustration covering the whole front cover with small gilt vignettes of H. B. Stowe, Eliza, George, Eva, and Topsy, all page edges gilt, yellow paper end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xii] 508 printed pages of text with frontispiece by John Gilbert, ornamental title page by Phiz, and 130 monochrome engravings on wood by Matthew Urlwin Sears. Just a little rubbing to the corners, without any foxing and a splendid illustrated edition in sound and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. SLAVERY & TORTURE.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1849 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 33 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 33.
Publication Date: 1860
Seller: The Online Portrait Gallery, Den Haag, Netherlands
No Binding. Condition: Good. Portrait of Jakob Liepmann. Born 1803. Died 1865 in Berlin, Germany. Wood engraving by Matthew Urlwin Sears (fl. 1826-1859), c. 1860. Good condition. Mounted on an old album leaf. verso: blank. Dimensions: 93 x 71 mm. Jakob Liepmann was Painter, and Artist. c. 1860. Print.
Published by London Eyre and Spottiswood published at the Great Seal Patent Office s, 1850
Seller: M.A. Stroh., London, United Kingdom
US$ 138.43
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Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: Good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18 cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1831 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 308 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 308 Volume 1.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1838 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 360 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 360 Volume 1.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1842 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 775 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 775 Language: German.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1838. 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: - French, Vol:- Volume v.2, Pages:- 338, 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. Volume v.2 338 338.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1838. 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: - French, Vol:- Volume v.1, Pages:- 360, 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. Volume v.1 360 360.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: German. Language: German. 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 1801. 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: - German, Pages: - 775, 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. 775 775.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1831. 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, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 308, 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. Volume 1 308 308.