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1901 First Limited Edition Sir Henry Raeburn Sir Walter Armstrong Heinemann VGC

November 14, 2022 admin

1901 First Limited Edition Sir Henry Raeburn Sir Walter Armstrong Heinemann VGC

1901 First Limited Edition Sir Henry Raeburn Sir Walter Armstrong Heinemann VGC. With An Introduction By R. Stevenson And A Biographical And Descriptive Catalogue By J. Published by London: William Heinemann & New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1901., 1901. A very heavy book at 6kg packed. Red cloth with bright gilt titling. Gilt to top edge others uncut. A stunning portfolio of plates printed on India paper. 61 large and 8 small plates all with labelled tissue guards, collated. X, 121 pages text, with some light foxing from the uncut pages, tome is square and tight. Spine slightly sunned and couple of light stain marks to boards. All engravings are clean and sharp, some plates have occasional foxing spot but these are limited to the edges not on any engraving. A very good copy. This 1901 limited edition collection of Raeburn’s works includes an introduction by R. Stevenson, a well-known artist who was a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson. Biographical and Descriptive Catalogue by J. Caw (Curator of the National Portrait Gallery of Scotland). Printed at the Ballantyne Press, London. The copper plates, in and out of the text, were made by Messrs, T. Annan and Sons from photographs specially taken for this volume. The photogravures were printed by Messrs. Annan, Charles Preston, and Messrs. Robert Alan Mombray Stevenson was a well-know and popular artist and a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson. He served as Portrait Painter to His Majesty in Scotland. Very heavy at 6kg packed. Please refer to photos which form part of the description and good luck. Thank you for viewing. This item is in the category “Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable”. The seller is “andymacislands” and is located in this country: GB.

Binding: Hardcover
Product Group: Book
Non-Fiction Subject: The Arts
Publisher: William Heinemann
Weight: 6kg
Modified Item: No
IsTextBook: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1901
Publication Year: 1901
Language: English
Illustrator: Raeburn
Special Attributes: Limited Edition, 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Armstrong, Sir Walter
Original/Reproduction: Original

First Edition SILVER AND GOLD by Norman Hartnell 1955 Hardback Book. Collectable

November 12, 2022 admin

First Edition SILVER AND GOLD by Norman Hartnell 1955 Hardback Book. Collectable

SILVER AND GOLD by Norman Hartnell 1955 Hardback Book. Dimensions: 18cm x25.1 cm. Very collectable book with illustrations of dress designs, mainly for the Queen, Queen Mother and Princess Margaret and. Black and white photographs plus 1 colour photograph. The book comes with its original unclipped dust jacket priced at 30/-net. Good condition for age. Some discolouration and signs of age on the cover and dust jacket. He dust jacket shows some shelf wear at the top and bottom of the spine (see photos). There is a number 27 written in pencil on one of the first pages. Perhaps this is the 27th book of the First Edition to be printed? This item is in the category “Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable”. The seller is “true.blue” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Illustrator: Norman Hartnell
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Norman Hartnell
Publisher: Evans Brothers Limited
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year Printed: 1955

First Edition 21 Goldsboro Books multi author Signed Numbered 1st short stories

October 14, 2022 admin

First Edition 21 Goldsboro Books multi author Signed Numbered 1st short stories

A special signed limited edition of the newly released collection of short stories from 34 different authors to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the opening of Goldsboro Books in London, the specialist retailer of signed 1st editions. This limited edition is signed by 18 of the authors and the 2 founding partners of the firm. First Edition : 21 Years of Goldsboro Books’ published by The Dome Press, London in October 2020, 1st edition, standard modern hardback, (viii) + 440 pages. A collection of 34 short stories and a 3-page introduction from Ian Rankin. Flat hand signed by 18 of the authors of the stories (including S J Watson, Paul Burston, Paul Frazer Collard, Lizzie Enfield, J D Fennell and Anita Frank) to a special publisher limitation page, hand numbered to show this is copy number 434 from the limited run of only 1000 worldwide copies. It is then hand signed to a following introduction page by the founders of the firm, David Headley and Daniel Gedeon. In very fine unread condition. Dustjacket in removable protective plastic sleeve. Multiple items – Please review my other listings to see if there are any other items which are of interest to you. I will be regularly listing items for sale, please save me as one of your favourite sellers for the future, thanks. This item is in the category “Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable”. The seller is “markr9884″ and is located in this country: GB.

Year Printed: 2020
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Fiction Subject: Short Stories & Anthologies
Binding: Hardback
Weight: 0.7kg unpacked
Author: various
Language: English
Publisher: The Dome Press
Place of Publication: London
Special Attributes: Signed, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Limited Edition, Numbered

First Edition, Bulgari 125 Years of Italian Magnificence Grand Palais

January 8, 2022 admin

First Edition, Bulgari 125 Years of Italian Magnificence Grand Palais

First Edition, Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence : Grand Palais. NOT A REFERENCE OR LIBRARY COPY. The pages unlike many collectible books of this calibre, have been used in libraries, this IS NOT a reference or library copy. You’ll find with those that they have been overly used and notes inside. This book has no notes at all, and has never had a pages corner creased over for reference. The attention to detail in this book, especially in regards to the collections designed for Hollywoods glamorous days, Elizabeth Taylors collection in particular, is breathtaking. This book is perfect for those that love jewellery as much as I do. Sent by courier, requiring a signature and it will be tracked also. Message me if you have any questions. This item is in the category “Books, Comics & Magazines\Books”. The seller is “branstonpickle4031″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe.

Personalised: No
Place of Publication: Italy
Non-Fiction Subject: Jewellery/Jewelry
Book Title: Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence: Grand Palais
Item Length: 11.3 in
Year Printed: 2010
Format: Hardcover
Language: Italian
Item Height: 11.3 in
Features: Limited Edition
Topic: Antiques, Jewellery, Luxury
Item Width: 1.5 in
Binding: Hardback
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Publisher: Skira
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Weight: 2.9kg
Modified Item: No
Publication Year: 2011
Author: Amanda Triossi
Original/Reproduction: Original
Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, Art & Culture, Fashion, Historical, History, Modern & Contemporary, Italy, Jewelry, Craft, Jewels, Jewellery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Item Weight: 2900g
Number of Pages: 388 Pages
Personalise: No