Warner Worcester Reed (16 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 23, pp. 313-326, Photos, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Vintage Spiral-Bound Hardcover, 1938, The Warner & Swasey Company, 178 pages followed by a numerical tool index and an alphabetical index. Good+, No DJ. Minor shelf/edge wear to spiral-bound thin pebble-grain black boards with silver titles and cover illustration. Silver spine titles are almost worn off. Inside rear cover has a name label of W. Porter, STD, S Department. Some minor foxing to inside covers, all other pages are clean and unmarked. Covers Chucking Tools, Bar tools, Cross Slide Tools, Holding Devices, Semi Standard and Special Tools and a Data Section. A very respectable pre-WW2 copy with lots of life left in it.LOC SSE-04.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Explaining the Operation and Adjustment. With Illustrations, Charts and Working-Diagrams. Spotting on covers. Worn corners. Spine is all chipped off. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Spiral bound. Condition: Good+. Black cover is worn but clean and in good condition. Pen marks on just a couple of pages otherwise clean and very good. .; 176 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces art collectors to a selection of ceramics from the Worcester Reed Warner collection, highlighting the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of Chinese and Japanese pieces. The author traces the evolution of pottery and porcelain from the Han Dynasty to the Ching Dynasty, exploring different techniques, such as glazing, underglazing, and overglazing. The book offers insights into the symbolism, motifs, and designs found in these art forms, providing a deeper understanding of their role in Chinese and Japanese traditions. Through stunning photographs and detailed descriptions, this book captures the beauty and artistry of these ceramic masterpieces, offering a valuable resource for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 86.

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: 88. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 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: 88.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+ to very good condition. First edition. Folio. 135pp. Original quarter black leather over black paper-covered boards with decorative gilt ruling and emblem on cover, with gilt lettering on decorative framed beige leather label of spine. Black endpapers. Color frontispiece tipped in, with tissue guard captioned in red. Title page printed in blue and black, with publisher's device. Printed to heavy handmade paper. Illustrated with fifty-four photo-offset depictions of oriental objects with black framing pasted to pages; sixteen in color. The objects included are from the Chou Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Wei Dynasty, the Six Dynasties, T'ang Dynasty, Sung Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and the Ch'ing Dynasty. They include pottery and porcelains, heads and tomb pottery, necklaces and buckles, a miniature from the Ming dynasty, a gong, an incense burner, several bronzes, among others. Some light wear to binding, small chips and bumps. Three in closed tear at lower front joint of binding. Lightly starting at inside front cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. 135 p. 36 cm. 54 illustrations, of which 16 are pasted-in colour plates. Black cloth with gold impressing. Corners bumped, spine ends softened, a little soiling. Thumbing to interior. Introduction by the collector. Mainly Chinese with some Japanese and Korean works. Consists of porcelain, stone sculpture, jewelery, bronzes.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Folio. 36 by 26 cm. 135 pp. 54 photographic plates, 16 of which are in color. (The porcelain and jewelry specimens are mostly done in color.) Among the arts treated in this lavish book are pottery and procelain, jades and crystals, bronzes, and stone sculpture. Chinese specimens dominate, followed by Japanese, then Korean. The collector, Worcester Reed Warner (1846-1929), was a trained mechanical engineer, astronomer, entrepreneur and business executive, and a philanthropist. The company he co-founded, Warner & Swazey, manufactured machine tools, but was best known for making astonomical telescopes. The cover is moderately soiled but still handsome with its centerpiece gilt Chinese symbol. Within the book is clean and tight.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. First printing. Bifolium (4 page) 34 x 25cm. Laid down 7 x 11 1/2" real photo of vase with description on facing page. Signed by Warner under photo. Light soiling and wear to covers. Warner was a sucessful American engineer, entrepreneur, scientist and philantropist. The Worcester Reed Warner medal is awarded by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for outstanding contributions to engineering literature.

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 1921. 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: - 152, 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. 152 152.