2008, ISBN: 9781170376713

Private Libraries Association, Pinner, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edition with supplementary essays by Eleanore Jamieson and Iain Bain. Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm,. 25, xxix, 140 pp, [12] leaves … More...

Private Libraries Association, Pinner, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edition with supplementary essays by Eleanore Jamieson and Iain Bain. Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm,. 25, xxix, 140 pp, [12] leaves of plates. From the text:"The "really truly" gift-books had an appearance and make-up all their own, very different from any other volumes. At first they were the small duodecimos, then octavos, and finally some of them appeared as quartos. Their bindings were ornate, often to the point of gaudiness. If of leather the covers were heavily embossed, or profusely gilt, or if a cloth was desired, a watered silk dress gave distinction to the volumes. Some of the earlier ones had engraved paper sides, usually green. Some had bindings with a floral design inlaid with mother-of-pearl. A few had slip-cases to protect their bindings, a ribbon being attached with which to pull forth the volume. Some had large paper editions, sold at a higher price than the regular copies. The contents consisted of prose - short stories and essays - and selected poetry often with flowery borders about each page. There were illustrations - engravings or colored plates - dignified in the catalogues as embellishments. These numbered anywhere from one to twenty-five or thirty and were either illustrative of the text (though there are suspicions that oftentimes the story was written up to the pictures), or had no connection whatever with the contents. There was, usually, an engraved or colored "inscription plate" upon which the donor was expected to write his name and that of the fortunate recipient-to-be. .. In their names these literary annuals were especially distinctive. They were gifts, tokens, souvenirs, mementos, keepsakes and offerings, with all conceivable qualifying adjectives, or else they bore the name of some flower, plant or gem. Every phase of every subject had its token, from "Mourner's Chaplet" to "Marriage Ring," from "Mother's Present" and "Young Maiden's Mirror" to "Young Man's Guide" and "Pastor's Gift." There were "Leaflets of Memory" and "Thought Blossoms," "Rainbows" and "Snowflakes," and "Dewdrops." The subtitle was usually "A Christmas, New Year's and Birthday Present." Thus in binding, contents, illustrations, and name these interesting "butterfly books" were easily distinguished from the common run. Very Good., Private Libraries Association, Pinner, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edition with supplementary essays by Eleanore Jamieson and Iai, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edit, 3, Private Libraries Association, Pinner, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edition with supplementary essays by Eleanore Jamieson and Iain Bain. Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm,. 25, xxix, 140 pp, [12] leaves of plates. From the text:"The "really truly" gift-books had an appearance and make-up all their own, very different from any other volumes. At first they were the small duodecimos, then octavos, and finally some of them appeared as quartos. Their bindings were ornate, often to the point of gaudiness. If of leather the covers were heavily embossed, or profusely gilt, or if a cloth was desired, a watered silk dress gave distinction to the volumes. Some of the earlier ones had engraved paper sides, usually green. Some had bindings with a floral design inlaid with mother-of-pearl. A few had slip-cases to protect their bindings, a ribbon being attached with which to pull forth the volume. Some had large paper editions, sold at a higher price than the regular copies. The contents consisted of prose - short stories and essays - and selected poetry often with flowery borders about each page. There were illustrations - engravings or colored plates - dignified in the catalogues as embellishments. These numbered anywhere from one to twenty-five or thirty and were either illustrative of the text (though there are suspicions that oftentimes the story was written up to the pictures), or had no connection whatever with the contents. There was, usually, an engraved or colored "inscription plate" upon which the donor was expected to write his name and that of the fortunate recipient-to-be. .. In their names these literary annuals were especially distinctive. They were gifts, tokens, souvenirs, mementos, keepsakes and offerings, with all conceivable qualifying adjectives, or else they bore the name of some flower, plant or gem. Every phase of every subject had its token, from "Mourner's Chaplet" to "Marriage Ring," from "Mother's Present" and "Young Maiden's Mirror" to "Young Man's Guide" and "Pastor's Gift." There were "Leaflets of Memory" and "Thought Blossoms," "Rainbows" and "Snowflakes," and "Dewdrops." The subtitle was usually "A Christmas, New Year's and Birthday Present." Thus in binding, contents, illustrations, and name these interesting "butterfly books" were easily distinguished from the common run. Bookplate on front pastedown endpaper, slight mark to rear board, otherwise Very Good., Private Libraries Association, Pinner, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edition with supplementary essays by Eleanore Jamieson and Iai, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edit, 3, Private Libraries Association, Pinner, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edition with supplementary essays by Eleanore Jamieson and Iain Bain. Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm,. 25, xxix, 140 pp, [12] leaves of plates. From the text:"The "really truly" gift-books had an appearance and make-up all their own, very different from any other volumes. At first they were the small duodecimos, then octavos, and finally some of them appeared as quartos. Their bindings were ornate, often to the point of gaudiness. If of leather the covers were heavily embossed, or profusely gilt, or if a cloth was desired, a watered silk dress gave distinction to the volumes. Some of the earlier ones had engraved paper sides, usually green. Some had bindings with a floral design inlaid with mother-of-pearl. A few had slip-cases to protect their bindings, a ribbon being attached with which to pull forth the volume. Some had large paper editions, sold at a higher price than the regular copies. The contents consisted of prose - short stories and essays - and selected poetry often with flowery borders about each page. There were illustrations - engravings or colored plates - dignified in the catalogues as embellishments. These numbered anywhere from one to twenty-five or thirty and were either illustrative of the text (though there are suspicions that oftentimes the story was written up to the pictures), or had no connection whatever with the contents. There was, usually, an engraved or colored "inscription plate" upon which the donor was expected to write his name and that of the fortunate recipient-to-be. .. In their names these literary annuals were especially distinctive. They were gifts, tokens, souvenirs, mementos, keepsakes and offerings, with all conceivable qualifying adjectives, or else they bore the name of some flower, plant or gem. Every phase of every subject had its token, from "Mourner's Chaplet" to "Marriage Ring," from "Mother's Present" and "Young Maiden's Mirror" to "Young Man's Guide" and "Pastor's Gift." There were "Leaflets of Memory" and "Thought Blossoms," "Rainbows" and "Snowflakes," and "Dewdrops." The subtitle was usually "A Christmas, New Year's and Birthday Present." Thus in binding, contents, illustrations, and name these interesting "butterfly books" were easily distinguished from the common run. Signature and date on front free endpaper, otherwise Very Good., Private Libraries Association, Pinner, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edition with supplementary essays by Eleanore Jamieson and Iai, 1973 reprint of 1912 first edit, 3, New York: Dover Publications, 1970. New Foreword by Paul H Downing. 226pp, b/w illus throughout. Prev owner's name, date and old price sticker on the front flyleaf. Pictorial card covers lightly edge-worn. There are 104 basic carriages fully described and illustrated in the pages of this 19th-century New Haven carriage maker's catalogue. In addition there are full-page ads, many heavily illustrated, describing a representative sample of the products in which America in the middle of the 1800s prided itself: oil-paints and brushes, fruit baskets, agricultural warehouses, sewing machines, engravers, attorneys, printers, hotels, the Cataract washing machine, guide books, and many more. . Unabridged and Unaltered Republication. Soft Cover. Very Good. Oblong 4to., Dover Publications, 1970, 3, Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008. Reprint. Softcover. New . New Condition Reprint of the original publication. Minimal shelf wear from storage, Cover looks very nice. inside is like new clean and crisp, Looks great. 50 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; ; ISBN: 1170376711. ISBN/EAN: 9781170376713. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561060343. . 9781170376713, Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008, 6<

2008, ISBN: 9781170376713

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008. Reprint. Softcover. New . New Condition Reprint of the original publication. Minimal shelf wear from storage, Cover looks very nice. inside is like n… More...

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008. Reprint. Softcover. New . New Condition Reprint of the original publication. Minimal shelf wear from storage, Cover looks very nice. inside is like new clean and crisp, Looks great. 50 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; ; ISBN: 1170376711. ISBN/EAN: 9781170376713. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561060343. . 9781170376713, Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008, 6<

2010, ISBN: 9781170376713

Gale ECCO, Print Editions, Paperback, 50 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-05-30T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.11 kg, Books Global Store, Special Features, Books, Medicine, Science, Nature & M… More...

Gale ECCO, Print Editions, Paperback, 50 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-05-30T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.11 kg, Books Global Store, Special Features, Books, Medicine, Science, Nature & Maths, Subjects, History, Medicine & Nursing, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Gale ECCO, Print Editions, 2010<

2005, ISBN: 9781170376713

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2005, ISBN: 9781170376713

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