Signet Press (12 results)

boards, clear plastic wrapper. 8vo. boards, clear plastic wrapper. xiii, 35 pages. Limited to 250 numbered copies designed, printed and bound by Thomas Rae at The Signet Press. A near fine copy. Ownership inscription in ink on front free endpaper. The HISTORY OF PRINTING by Watson was the first account of printing in Scotland. Contains two fold-out facsimiles of the title page and ornaments used in the original book. Signet Press (illustrator).…

Condition: Good. QUESTIONNAIRE. 18mo. 8 pp., Soft Covers, Very Good with some staining, minor creasing. Illustrated. Letterpress.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Number 176 of 325 (350) copies handset in Caslon and Libra and printed in black and red. Re-drawing of early woodcut by D. Maxwell Robertson reproduced on the cover and title-page. Spine titled in red, wrappers a bit soiled. A good copy.

250 copies printed in hand-set Caslon OF, pp.xiii,35 + colophon; folding facsimile title & ornament specimen; prospectus laid in. A very good copy in original decorated parchment boards & glacine wrapper (torn). Scottish Printing Printing History.

(SIGNET PRESS) JAMES WATSON'S PREFACE TO THE HISTORY OF PRINTING 1713. Greenock, Scotland: 1963. 8vo. Printed paper over boards. xiv, 35, (3) pages, two folding plates. One of 250 copies. Being a reprint of the first account of printing in Scotland. Fine. SIGNET PRESS (illustrator).

boards, clear plastic wrapper. 8vo. boards, clear plastic wrapper. xiii, 35 pages. Limited to 250 numbered copies designed, printed and bound by Thomas Rae at The Signet Press. The HISTORY OF PRINTING by Watson was the first account of printing in Scotland. Contains two fold-out facsimiles of the title page and ornaments used in the original book. Signet Press (illustrator).…

Parchment boards lettered & decorated in red. Sm.8vo, c.pp50, neat little booklabel on endpaper, excellent copy. With 2 large folding illustrations. Edition Limited to 250 numbered copies. Watson's History Of The Art Of Printing - the first and only edition was issued in 1713, and by Dibdin's time was already a rare book - was one of the first histories of typography in English. His Preface, addressed to the Printers in Scotland, is of particular interest and is reprinted here. **** To confirm availability before ordering, please click the link Ask Bookseller A Question.…

Condition: Good. 18mo. Sixteen Pieces Of Printed Material, Very Good with some creasing. Includes finely printed card signed by Mary Ann Hayden of Black Stone Press, San Francisco, and MS signed note from Stephen Sandy to Peter Howard of Serendipity Books, Berkeley, CA.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Number 22 of 26 (415) copies printed on Hayle Mill hand-made paper and specially bound. Handset in Caslon Old Face; illustrated with 11 Bewick wood engravings and a tipped-in half-tone frontispiece. Grey cloth boards with printed spine label, pictorial dust-jacket. A fine copy. Second printing. Six of the eleven Bewick engravings were printed from the original blocks.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1903 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: 175 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: 175 Language: English.…

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 1903. 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: - 165, 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. 165 165.…

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 1903. 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: - 173, 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. 173 173.…