Some Children's Book-plates: An Essay in Little.
by Stone, Wilbur Macy
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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San Francisco, California, United States
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About This Item
8vo. Gouverneur, New York: Brothers of the Book, 1901. 8vo, [57]pp. Original gray boards and pictorial label on the upper board, untrimmed. 10 facsimilies of bookplates tipped in. Boards a little soiled; cracked along joints but sound. § Inscribed by the author. Number 7 of 350 copies. An attractive and informative work on bookplates designed for children. Wilbur Macy Stone was a collector of children's books and toys.
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- Bookseller
- John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 125986
- Title
- Some Children's Book-plates: An Essay in Little.
- Author
- Stone, Wilbur Macy
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Brothers of the Book
- Place of Publication
- Gouverneur, New York
- Date Published
- 1901
- Size
- 8vo
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About the Seller
John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller
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San Francisco, California
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John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval times through the twentieth century; we specialize in illustrated material, particularly the work of William Blake and his circle. Located in downtown San Francisco, we have served an international clientele of private collectors, libraries, and institutions for 35 years. We are actively purchasing books and manuscripts in all fields, especially medieval illuminated and text manuscripts; material on California, Hawaii, and Pacific voyages; illustrated books and fine bindings from the 15th through the 20th century; and fine press printing. William Blake, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Thomas Frognall Dibdin remain special interests. We are members of the ABAA, ILAB, and PBFA, and we subscribe to the code of ethics endorsed by reputable antiquarian booksellers worldwide.
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- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Tipped In
- Tipped In is used to describe something which has been glued into a book. Tipped-in items can include photos, book plates,...