Spawn Willman (25 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Bryn Mawr, 1999; un-bound, un-opened pages housed in a black cloth covered port-folio; mild shelf wear; title taped to spine; 4to - over 9 3/4" to 12" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 206 pages. Additional shipping charges may be required for international or expedited orders.

stiff paper wrappers. Bookbinding (illustrator). small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 206 pages. First edition. The paper wrappers depict various binder's tickets in color. Well-illustrated exhibition catalogue including plates in color. Foreword by Elliot Shore, Director of Libraries, followed by historical information on binding. The first 219 bindings are described in great detail, including information on the binder. This is followed by shorter descriptions of 485 ticketed bindings also in the collection but not pictured. An important new reference book in the study of English binding.

cloth. Bookbinding (illustrator). small 4to. cloth. 206 pages. First edition, the hardbound variant. Well-illustrated exhibition catalogue including plates in color. Foreword by Elliot Shore, Director of Libraries, followed by historical information on binding. The first 219 bindings are described in great detail, including information on the binder. This is followed by shorter descriptions of 485 ticketed bindings also in the collection but not pictured. An important reference book in the study of English binding.

unbound signatures. Bookbinding (illustrator). small 4to. unbound signatures. 206 pages. First edition. Unbound sheet variant of this book. Suitable for binding.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Offprint. 8 Pages. Book.

stiff paper wrappers. Bookbinding (illustrator). small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. pp.29-36. Not in S-K. An offprint from the book BOOKBINDING IN AMERICA, 1680-1910 published by Bryn Mawr. A near fine copy.

cloth. Bookbinding (illustrator). 4to. cloth. 300 pages. First edition. Some uneven fading to spine and boards, else a fine copy. In this the first major study of American signed bookbindings, Willman Spawn and Thomas E. Kinsella describe and illustrate 315 bookbinder's tickets, stamps, and engraved designations dating from the 1750s through 1876. The details of the study reveal a vibrant segment of the book trade, deeply enmeshed with the related trades of booksellers, stationers and publishers. Two hundred and thirty-three binders are represented, many with multiple designations. Locations of binders cluster up and down the east coast from Maine to Virginia, with tickets as far south as New Orleans and as far west as Little Rock. The study identifies binders from 19 states and 84 cities and towns. Brief descriptions of bindings are provided, along with explanatory notes for many binders, especially in the binding centers of Boston, New York and Philadelphia. The strength of the study is in its attention to nineteenth-century trade binders such as Benjamin Bradley and Peter Low of Boston, George W. Alexander and Colton & Jenkins of New York, and Benjamin Gaskill and Joseph T. Altemus of Philadelphia. Spawn, a retired conservator at the American Philosophical Society, has written numerous articles on early American bookbinding. Since 1985 he has served as honorary Curator of Bookbindings at Bryn Mawr College where he has helped to build the splendid collection of signed bindings described here. Kinsella is the Associate Professor of British Literature at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He has written on Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, among other subjects, and, for the past 20 years, has collaborated with Spawn researching the history of bookbinding. The volume has two introductory essays and is well-indexed. Co-published with Bryn Mawr College Library.

Hardcover. 4to. Blue cloth with gilt spine lettering. 299pp. Numerous small illustrations, color pictorial endpapers. Fine. Pristine first edition of "the first major study of American signed bookbindings." Press release laid in.

Hardcover. navy cloth boards w/ gilt spine printing. illustrated pastedown & flyleafs. 299 pgs w/ some bw illustrations. "Describes and illustrates 315 bookbinder's tickets, stamps, and engraved designations, from the 1750s through 1876. Identifies 233 binders from 19 states and 84 cities and towns from Maine to New Orleans and as far west as Little Rock. Provides brief descriptions of bindings and explanatory notes for many binders"--Publisher. Near Fine. light scratches & scuffs to covers. pgs clean & bright.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. signed by author in fne shape thin book with illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. red, gilt decorated cover, gilt spine,: xxiv, 230 pages : illustrations CONTENTS ; Scottish-American bookbindings, The amazing career of Andrew Barclay, Scottish bookbinder, of Boston"Bound in Boston by Henry B. Legg" Caleb Buglass, binder of the proposed Book of Common Prayer, Philadelphia, 1786, John Roulstone's Harvard bindings, Full gilt and extra gilt,Thomas Jefferson's last bookbinder : Frederick August Mayo.

Hardcover. Condition: NF. Brown cloth boards, [24] pp. numbered 442 - 437, 7 BW plates. Appearing at the bottom of the first page: "[Separate from the Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, volume fifty-seven, fourth quarter, 1963.]".

cloth. Bookbinding (illustrator). 4to. cloth. 300 pages. First edition. In this the first major study of American signed bookbindings, Willman Spawn and Thomas E. Kinsella describe and illustrate 315 bookbinder's tickets, stamps, and engraved designations dating from the 1750s through 1876. The details of the study reveal a vibrant segment of the book trade, deeply enmeshed with the related trades of booksellers, stationers and publishers. Two hundred and thirty-three binders are represented, many with multiple designations. Locations of binders cluster up and down the east coast from Maine to Virginia, with tickets as far south as New Orleans and as far west as Little Rock. The study identifies binders from 19 states and 84 cities and towns. Brief descriptions of bindings are provided, along with explanatory notes for many binders, especially in the binding centers of Boston, New York and Philadelphia. The strength of the study is in its attention to nineteenth-century trade binders such as Benjamin Bradley and Peter Low of Boston, George W. Alexander and Colton & Jenkins of New York, and Benjamin Gaskill and Joseph T. Altemus of Philadelphia. Spawn, a retired conservator at the American Philosophical Society, has written numerous articles on early American bookbinding. Since 1985 he has served as honorary Curator of Bookbindings at Bryn Mawr College where he has helped to build the splendid collection of signed bindings described here. Kinsella is the Associate Professor of British Literature at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He has written on Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, among other subjects, and, for the past 20 years, has collaborated with Spawn researching the history of bookbinding. The volume has two introductory essays and is well-indexed. Co-published with Bryn Mawr College Library.

Buckram. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Dark green buckram, lettered in gold foil on spine panel. Fine, without wear. Clearly our copy does not retain its original binding; it appears to be an unbound copy that a former owner had bound in functional buckram. 206 pp., illus. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

206 pages. Paperback: H 27.75cm x L 21.75cm. Glossy paper covers rubbed. Slight foxing to text block edges with small stain at top edge. Foxing on front cover's blank verso and rear cover's blank recto. Past owner's pencil inscription at top of title page; some minor foxing and soiling spots to interior leaves which, overall, remain clean. Binding is firm. ISBN 1884718957.

cloth. Bookbinding (illustrator). small 4to. cloth. 206 pages. First edition, the hardbound variant. Well-illustrated exhibition catalogue including plates in color. Foreword by Elliot Shore, Director of Libraries followed by historical information on binding. The first 219 bindings are described in great detail including information on the binder. This is followed by shorter descriptions of 485 ticketed bindings also in the collection but not pictured. An important new reference book in the study of English binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. 122 pp, color frontispiece and 5 full-page color plates from photographs, many monochrome reproductions throughout; quarto, original blue cloth with pictorial paper inset on front cover. Illustrated catalogue of more than 60 examples of American binders' art from the extraordinary collection of Frederick E. Maser.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: in publisher's shrinkwrap. First Edition. Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania: Bryn Mawr College Library, 1983. BRAND NEW in perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. Preface by the editors. Introduction by Frederick E. Maser. Seventy b/w illustrations. Six full page, gorgeous full color photos of old bindings. Fully described here are 71 significant American book bindings, most in leather. Includes William Spawn's informative essay: THE EVOLUTION OF AMERICAN BINDING STYLES IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. Bound in the original blue cloth, stamped in bright gold on the spine. Mounted on the front cover is a paper label illustrated with a scene from an early bookbindery. 8.75" wide by 11.25" tall. . First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. New/in publisher's shrinkwrap. 123pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Condition: VG. NY 1963 first edition. vol 57 4th quarter 1963. original brown printed octavo wraps. Greenly article pp. 422-437 plus 7 fullpage photo illustrations. Complete issue paginated 403-503. VG plus. Early American book binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 4to (29 cm), 122, [2] pp. Original cloth. 62 bindings described in detail in illustrated.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. 299 p. 29 cm. Examples pictured. Blue cloth hardcover. Still wrapped in cellophane (our picture is of an opened copy). An extensive resource.

unbound. Bookbinding (illustrator). 4to. unbound. 300 pages. First edition. Smyth-sewn book block complete with end sheets but without a case. In this the first major study of American signed book bindings, Willman Spawn and Thomas E. Kinsella describe and illustrate 315 bookbinder's tickets, stamps, and engraved designations dating from the 1750s through 1876. The details of the study reveal a vibrant segment of the book trade, deeply enmeshed with the related trades of booksellers, stationers and publishers. Two hundred and thirty-three binders are represented, many with multiple designations. Locations of binders cluster up and down the east coast from Maine to Virginia, with tickets as far south as New Orleans and as far west as Little Rock. The study identifies binders from 19 states and 84 cities and towns. Brief descriptions of bindings are provided, along with explanatory notes for many binders, especially in the binding centers of Boston, New York and Philadelphia. The strength of the study is in its attention to nineteenth-century trade binders such as Benjamin Bradley and Peter Low of Boston, George W. Alexander and Colton & Jenkins of New York, and Benjamin Gaskill and Joseph T. Altemus of Philadelphia. Spawn, retired conservator at the American Philosophical Society, has written numerous articles on early American bookbinding. Since 1985 he has served as honorary Curator of Bookbindings at Bryn Mawr College where he has helped to build the splendid collection of signed bindings described here. Kinsella is Associate Professor of British Literature at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He has written on Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, among other subjects, and, for the past 20 years, has collaborated with Spawn researching the history of bookbinding. The volume has two introductory essays and is well indexed. Co-published with Bryn Mawr College Library.

First edition, 4to, pp. 206; 24 color plates of bindings; a survey of 219 bindings from Bryn Mawr College Library, with images for each ticket recorded, with an appendix survey of 485 bindings from the Canadian Library and the E. P. Wormersley collection. This is likely one of the editions originally in sheets, now bound in half brown morocco over marbled boards, spine in 6 compartments with black leather labels in two; fine.

Pp. 300(last blank), numerous text illustrations, coloured pictorial endpapers, bibliography, indices; demy 4to; navy cloth, spine lettered in gilt; Oak Knoll Press/Bryn Mawr College Library, New Castle & Bryn Mawr, 2007. First edition.

US, Bryn MawrCollege Library, 1999, 4to mezza tela, dorso con fregi e titolo in oro, pp. 205 con num. ill.