Steele James King (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo in cloth with blue paper covered boards. 54 pp. Most of the pages are still uncut. Light wear to boards. Interior is clean. No writing or markings of any kind. Ships wrapped in bubble wrap and packed with care in a box.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 326. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 326.

Card covers. Condition: Very Good. 32 pages, with map to front cover verso and text to rear verso. Attractive, colourful booklet to attract visitors; each page with illustration from paintings. "No tour of the orient or the world is complete unless it includes a stay in the Philippine Islands: Historic - Romantic - Scenic Tropic Wonderland". Light staining and wear to cover; no inscriptions.

Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. A hidden gem of medieval poetry, written c. 1423 and attributed to James I of Scotland. One of 260 copies. Description: Half cloth over blue paper boards, printed label on front cover. Front and back endpapers of same paper as contents. Octavo: 24 × 15 cm; pag: liv (54 pp.). 1 Initial. Printed from 'King's fount' in red and black on 'Vale-Press' hand-made paper, top edges uncut. Ref.: Watry B42 Condition: Binding generally in very good condition with only light discolouration to the covers and printed paper label. One notable scratch to rear cover. Endpapers partially slightly browned. Contents bright and clean. Despite the occasional minor blemish, an excellent copy. Notes: Ricketts prefaced his edition of the King's Quair with quotations taken from Rossetti's historical ballad 'The King's Tragedy'. The single decorated initial in the volume is used to distinguish the envoy from the rest of the poem. Robert Steele edited this text from the Bodleian manuscript (Arch. Seiden B24, fols. 192-211): his corrections are not annotated (Watry 2004, 174).

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Dan Sweeney (illustrator). Color printed wraps, the entire book printed on handmade paper, small losses and fraying to covers, otherwise clean and bright. A rare promotional booklet about the various travel options offered by N Y K Lines (Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha) of Japan. Beautifully illustrated in vibrant color by renowned commercial illustrator Dan Sweeney. Size: 8vo.

Condition: Fine. A masterpiece of early 20th-century book design, featuring the debut of the 'King's Fount' designed specifically by Charles Ricketts for this volume. This edition of the 'Kingis Quair' (The King's Book)the seminal 15th-century poem attributed to the captive King James I of Scotlandrepresents the pinnacle of the Vale Press's mission to unite medieval literature with modernist typographic discipline. One of only 260 copies printed on handmade paper. KEY FEATURES +++ Visuals: Composed in the specialized 'King's Fount' type; printed in red and black throughout with ornamental initials and layout designed by Charles Ricketts. +++ Binding: Rebound to exactly match the original quarter-linen over blue paper boards; featuring the original printed label on the front cover set in the 'King's Fount'. +++ Content: A Chaucerian poem in 'rhyme royal' stanzas, prefaced with quotations from Rossetti's 'The King's Tragedy'. +++ Imprint: Printed at the Ballantyne Press under the supervision of Ricketts for Hacon and Ricketts, London, and John Lane, New York. +++ Specs: Octavo (9.25 inches tall); 28 leaves [pp. i-iv, v-liv, lv-lvi] with 6 blank leaves of matching paper. +++ Design: Executed by a select team of compositors and pressmen freed from commercial demands to achieve 'Private Press' perfection. CONDITION: Fine. A remarkably fresh example; the bindings are tight, square, and devoid of flaws beyond minimal handling. The text is clean and bright, exhibiting only a hint of age-toning to the text block edges. The original front cover label shows the slightest darkening on the top edge but remains crisp. A superior, archive-ready copy. SCHOLARLY FEATURES +++ Literary Impact: The Kingis Quair is the foundation of the Chaucerian movement in Scottish literature. Written in seven-line stanzas, its royal attribution is the reason this specific meter is known as 'rhyme royal.' +++ Typographic History: This volume is the first appearance of the 'King's Fount,' Ricketts' third and final typeface. It was designed to bridge the gap between the heavy 'Black Letter' of the medieval era and the clarity of modern Roman type. +++ Manuscript Context: The poem survives in a single manuscript (MS Arch. Selden B. 24) at the Bodleian Library; Ricketts' edition serves as a 20th-century 'visual translation' of that solitary medieval source. +++ Scarcity: Comparison records indicate this title is significantly uncommon, with only five institutional copies located in OCLC/WorldCat and two additional copies cited in Watry. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --- The Vale Press (18941904) was a central pillar of the 'Revival of Printing' movement alongside the Kelmscott and Doves Presses. Unlike his contemporaries, Charles Ricketts did not own a physical printing works; instead, he commanded a 'press within a press' at Ballantyne, ensuring that every elementfrom the ink density to the paper grainmet his exacting modernist-medievalist standards. This 1903 Kingis Quair matters because it represents the penultimate achievement of the press before its dissolution in 1904. By marrying the verse of a 15th-century captive king with a bespoke typeface, Ricketts created a 'total work of art.' It remains a primary artifact for the study of the Aesthetic Movement and the evolution of the private press ideal. SUBJECTS: Charles Ricketts, Vale Press, James I of Scotland, Scottish Literature, Middle English Poetry, Fine Press Movement, Typographic Design, Ballantyne Press, Private Press, Limited Edition, Poetry, Art Nouveau / Aesthetic Movement. BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE: Watry B-42; Livingstone p. 1; L'Art Ancien #62.

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 1923. 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: - 326, 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. 326 326.