Gleniffer press (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. Size: Miniature (2 1/2" x 1 5/8"). . Gilt-stamped black leather over boards, 287 pages. Authorized King James Version. This book is number 216 of a limited edition of 2,000. Includes a printed pamphlet about the publication. Housed in a black box with a printed label on the top. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 lb 0 oz. Category: Religion & Theology; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 016691.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. Size: Miniature (2" x 1 3/8"). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Miniature book with gilt-stamped red leather over boards, text block edges dyed blue. Sealed in original plastic box with publisher's paper band around book. A sticker with "Deluxe Binding" written in pencil is on one side of the box, as well as a sticker with the number "139", likely indicating this book is number 139 of the limited edition of 500. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 lb 0 oz. Category: Miniature Books; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 016424.…

Number 5 of a limited edition of 210 copies, 64mo, 24 x 18mm, pp. 36; with accompanying leaflet, book thread through a cut designed to become a bookmark; original cream novalite leather, lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover, contained within the original polythene envelope; fine. A charming limited edition miniature book from the noted Scottish Gleniffer Press, the private press of Ian and Helen Macdonald, of Paisley and Wigtown, founded in 1967. By the early 1970s, the press had gained international renown for making miniature books and remained active in this field until 2007. The Macdonalds' were among the founding members of the Miniature Book Society, which still remains active to this day. 'TheLoaded Dog' is a short story by the Australian writerHenry Lawson (1867-1922), concerning three gold miners and their dog, who inadvertently picks up an explosive cartridge that the trio had intended to use to catch fish. The dog of course, happily chases after each of the men as they try to flee. All's well that ends well for the humans at least - though sadly not for a rival dog. See their pdf bibliography online.…

Number 113 of a limited edition of 260 copies, 64mo, 23 x 18mm, pp. [x], 35, [3] blanks, with image of 'Bobby' on p. 35; with accompanying leaflet, book thread through a cut designed to become a bookmark, with further printed leaflet giving a brief history of Greyfriars Bobby; a fine copy in full black leather, lettered in silver gilt, preserved in the original polythene envelope. A charming limited edition miniature book from the noted Scottish Gleniffer Press, the private press of Ian and Helen Macdonald, of Paisley and Wigtown, founded in 1967. By the early 1970s, the press had gained international renown for making miniature books and remained active in this field until 2007. The Macdonalds' were among the founding members of the Miniature Book Society, which still remains active to this day. The book tells the story of the famous small dog 'Bobby' who gained great fame in 19th century Edinburgh, when he refused to leave his master John Gray's grave, even in the worst weather. The faithful companion kept a constant watch for fourteen years until his own death in 1872, though was well looked after by the townsfolk, and is famously commemorated by a statue in Greyfriars. See their pdf bibliography online.…

Number 114 of a limited edition of 210 copies; 64mo, 27 mm x 17mm, pp. 39; with accompanying leaflet, book thread through a cut designed to become a bookmark; bound in full red leather; a very good copy in the original polythene envelope. A charming limited edition miniature book from the noted Scottish Gleniffer Press, the private press of Ian and Helen Macdonald, of Paisley and Wigtown, founded in 1967. By the early 1970s, the press had gained international renown for making miniature books and remained active in this field until 2007. The Macdonalds' were among the founding members of the Miniature Book Society, which still remains active to this day. See their pdf bibliography online.…

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. Size: 1 mm x 1 mm. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. At the time of this teeny tiny book's production in 1985, it was the smallest printed book in the world at 1 mm x 1 mm, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records. This miniature book is number 29 of a limited edition of 85 and is housed in its original clear plastic case. Accompanied by an uncut sheet showing text of 3 copies, also in its original clear plastic case. Both cases have tape on them that has yellowed. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 lb 0 oz. Category: Miniature Book; ISBN: 0906005116. ISBN/EAN: 9780906005118. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 016397.…

Zustand: Good. Micro-Miniature Book. 64mo. [38 pp.] Red Morocco, Silver Stamped, Sewn. As New in Publisher's Paper Seal Band, in Plastic Container. Copied from originals of Gilbert & Rivington 1869, British & Foreign Bible Society.