Notes Books Printing Guide by Jacobi Charles (76 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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

Condition: New. pp. 179.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. New and enlarged second edition of 500 copies. Dulled titles to the spine, creasing on spine ends and on the title page, possibly by the publishers printing process. At the back are 20 blank paper samples, a few with light foxing but sample page 150 (Plate paper page) has heavy foxing. Rougth cut page edges on side and bottom.

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. SUPER FAST SHIPPING.

Condition: Fair. 1892. No Edition Remarks. 38 pages. No dust jacket. Cream cloth with red lettering to spine. Rough cut pages. Various unpaginated (but lettered) paper samples to rear. Many pages still uncut. Pages are rather marked with pronounced tanning and foxing, plus thumbing. Slight gutter cracking. Hinges are cracked, however text block remains firm. Pencil inscriptions to front endpaper and pastedown. Sporadic mild creasing and marking. Boards have some edge wear, with mild bumping and fraying to corners, while spine ends are crushed and rubbed with slight surface loss. Boards rather rubbed and stained overall. A few liquid droplet marks. Uneven heavy tanning. Boards are slightly bowed. Book has a slight forward lean.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Octavo, Various pagination, cloth rubbed and soiled,

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an indispensable guide to the world of bookmaking and typography. The author, an experienced book printer, shares a wealth of knowledge on the subject, from paper selection to typesetting and binding. The book is divided into distinct sections covering crucial aspects of bookmaking. The author's guidance is comprehensive, starting with appropriate paper selection, typefaces including old-style, revived old style, and modern-style fonts, and leading and character sizes. Elaboration on the margins of books, which enhance the aesthetic appeal of a well-printed book, is also included. The author demonstrates in detail how to correctly determine the size of a book based on the paper and type used. Additionally, the book delves into the art of illustrating books, exploring the effectiveness of hand-engraved woodcuts and process blocks. The author also touches upon the diverse processes used to illustrate books, including lithography and Woodbury-type. Beyond the technical details, the author emphasizes the impact of binding on the overall quality of a book, discussing the various options available, from temporary to permanent, along with their respective advantages and disadvantages. The book concludes with insightful advice on publishing, copyright registration, and the distribution of books through established channels and subscription models. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of book production, providing a deep understanding of the creative and technical considerations that go into crafting a beautiful and enduring book. Its insights are not only informative but also ignite a deeper appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship involved in the creation of literary works. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Octavo. Cloth. Small owner's label on front pastedow, front free endpapers detached but present, toning on the spine and edges of the boards, and scattered foxing in the text, overall good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 144 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.33 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book comprehensively examines the realm of publishing, offering valuable guidance for authors, publishers, and all those involved in the production and distribution of books. It covers vital aspects, including the preparation of manuscripts, effective indexing, diverse printing methods, and the intricacies of paper selection. Additionally, the author delves into the intricacies of determining book sizes and the art of binding, providing a well-rounded insight into the book -making process. With its detailed analysis of copyright laws, the book serves as a robust reference for understanding the legal protections afforded to creative works. By providing a comprehensive overview of the publishing landscape, this book empowers readers to navigate its complexities and contribute meaningfully to the world of literature and knowledge. 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.

8vo, (222mm), [12],173p. including 45 pages of type specimens (printed on one side of the leaf only) and 21 leaves of paper samples, occasional faint spotting. Original red cloth backstrip discoloured; bookplate. A handy guide written by a one-time apprentice of the Chiswick Press who rose to become a partner. This edition is enlarged from the first of 1892 particularly in the section of illustration methods which is thoroughly rewritten to take account of contemporary developments in photomechanical processes.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. One of 500 copies. Printed in black, decorated with ornaments and initials. Type specimens and 20 paper samples. Green grained cloth titled in white. A very good to fine copy. Inscribed 'Douglas Cockerell from Chas. T. Jacobi.'. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Ornamental initials and head- and tailpieces. Title-page in red and black. 38pp of type specimens and 13 original paper samples. Cream cloth, titled in red on the spine, endpapers a little yellowed.Boards a little soiled, spine darkened. A very good bright copy. First edition. Ownership signature of Douglas Cockerell.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 4th Edition. Printed in black and red, decorated with ornaments and initials. Type specimens and 21 paper samples. Maroon grained cloth titled in gilt on spine. Neat ownership signature. A near fine copy.

With Index of Paper Samples at rear. 8vo, publisher's cloth. Spine tanned; edges of cloth lightly tanned with some light soiling; shelf-slanted. Publisher's presentation to author and critic Richard Le Gallienne, with Le Gallienne's bookplate with another.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A very good copy in remarkable condition for its age of this treatise on Books and Printing from 1892. No Dust Jacket (as issued?). Includes samples of proof corrected text and typefaces and papers. Cover: cream coloured cloth covered boards with red lettering to spine; clean for its age but some darkening, particularly to spine, reflecting its age; slight rubbing to all edges commensurate with age and use but overall in very good condition for its age. Internally: very clean and tightly bound; no markings, inscriptions or book plates; neatly hand cut page edges, slightly darkened; overall very good. viii, 52 pp text, 38 pp, print samples & 28 pp paper samples.

First Edition. Provenance: Bookplate of Samuel Gurney. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii, 52 pages, 38 leaves, A-M leaves ; 23cm. Subjects: Type and type-founding -- Great Britain. Manuscript preparation (Authorship). 1 Kg.

1 vols. 8vo. First edition. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Cream cloth stamped in red. Fine, some internal foxing.

Third Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 160p. ; 23cm. Subjects: Type and type-founding. Printing. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Ex library copy with the remains of library bookplate on front free end paper. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown. Small library stamp on title page. Number 10 of a limited edition of only 25 copies on Japanese vellum paper. Signed by the author. The boards are extremely worn and dusty and the vellum spine is darkened. C00001445.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. 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: 174. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1892 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: 174.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. 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: 270. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 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: 270.

Octavo. Signed by the author in the year of publication. A book divided into two sections. The first section is devoted to the book i.e. MS. for the press, correction of proofs, copyright, casting off copy and more. Section two demonstrates the various typefaces used and various specimens of paper. Laid in is the postal label used to ship the book from the Chiswick Press in London to the collector in Chicago. Also laid in are to examples of the Chiswick press printer's marks. Bound in white cloth, spine lettering red, covers with toning or foxing, internally clean with the exception of some of the paper samples at rear with some scattered foxing. A very good copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1902 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: 249 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: 249.