The George Abrams Collection

London: Sotheby's, 1989. A beautiful copy that appears unread. Fine condition. NOT a library discard. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked -- apparently never read. 1989. First Edition. Unpaginated (but approx. 300 pages?]. Auction catalogue for the sale held on 16th & 17th November, 1989. For 129 incunabula and 109 16th century books, this auction catalogue gives unusually full, annotated descriptions including collation, provenance, and reference citations. Descriptions of the 15th century books are by Paul Needham, who states in the preface, "The Abrams collection of early printing reveals in many ways that it was formed by a calligrapher and graphic designer of distinction - a recent example of his work being Abrams Venetian, the unusually readable and graceful typeface in which this catalogue is printed." Beautifully illustrated with 148 color plates, 188 monochrome reproductions and 75 rubbings of binders' ornaments. Published @ £35. Bound in the original gilt-stamped maroon cloth, with a color illustraion mounted on the front cover. Oversize Hardcover. 8.5" wide by 12" tall. This large heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. . First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. Unpaged (1,130 priced enrties]. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. …