leaflets memory illuminated gift book (5 Ergebnisse)

Leaflets of Memory: An Illuminated Annual for 1848. Edited by Reynell Coates. Philadelphia: Published by E. H. Butler & Co., 1848. Complete twelve plates including four illuminated. 312 p. Original decorated leather binding measures 9.5 x 6.25", 8vo. In good condition. Boards scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Front hinge split front board FRAGILE. Rear hinge creased. Head and tail of spine scuffed with tearing and rubbed leather. Gilt lettering and deco normally dulled, but overall attractive and legible. All edges of text-block gilt. Ownership bookplates on front paste-down: "W. G. Bowdoin" and "Harry Little". Pasted-in note on top edge of front paste-down: "Illustrations by Sartain". Toning and age-staining through text-block, mostly around plates. Binding intact, front hinge fragile. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Reynell Coates (1802 - 1886) was an American physician, scientist, teacher, poet and politician. He was the editor of Graham's Magazine and contributed to the other literary journals of the time, both in prose and in verse. From 1845, he edited Leaflets of Memory: An Illuminated Annual, an annual illustrated collection of short stories and verse, of which eleven volumes are known. Of his poems The Gambler's Wife (1846), Christian Charity and The Drunkard's Child were best known. COLI1848AFHB FORN-TUB-0096-BB-2601-HK3132.

Leaflets of Memory: An Illuminated Annual for 1851. Edited by Reynell Coates. Philadelphia: Published by E. H. Butler & Co., 1851. Complete twelve plates including four illuminated, 312 p. Henry Altemus original decorated leather binding measures 9.5 x 6.25", 8vo. In fair condition. Boards scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Large spots of dampness staining on both boards, beginning at fore-edges. Dampness staining NOT SEEN through text-block. Head and tail of spine scuffed; hinges creased. Gilt lettering and deco overall bright and clean. All edges of text-block gilt. Ownership bookplate found on front paste-down: "Harry Little". Normal toning and age-staining through text-block, mostly around plates. Binding intact. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Reynell Coates (1802 - 1886) was an American physician, scientist, teacher, poet and politician. He was the editor of Graham's Magazine and contributed to the other literary journals of the time, both in prose and in verse. From 1845, he edited Leaflets of Memory: An Illuminated Annual, an annual illustrated collection of short stories and verse, of which eleven volumes are known. Of his poems The Gambler's Wife (1846), Christian Charity and The Drunkard's Child were best known. As noted in the Preface (Advertisement) - binding is by Mr. Altemus: The Henry Altemus Company was a publishing company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for almost a century, from 1842 to 1936. The firm started as a bookbindery. In 1863, Altemus was awarded a patent for a particular type of binding for photographic albums. These albums were huge sellers for Altemus and were the mainstay of their publishing business until the mid-1880s. The albums were supplanted by Bibles in the 1880s. Starting in 1889, books were published with the Henry Altemus imprint. COLI1851BHJB - 01/26 - HK3133.

Leaflets of Memory: An Illuminated Annual for 1849. Edited by Reynell Coates. Philadelphia: Published by E. H. Butler & Co., 1849. 312 p. Complete twelve plates including all (four) illuminated plates. Original decorated leather binding measures 9.5 x 6.25", 8vo. In good condition. Boards normally scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Head and tail of spine scuffed; hinges very lightly creased. Gilt lettering on spine rubbed, but deco remains remarkably bright and clean. All edges of text-block gilt. Gift inscription, in pencil, found on front end-page. Permanent ink ownership stamp on front end-page. Normal toning and age-staining through text-block, mostly around plates. Off-setting on tissue guards. Binding intact. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Reynell Coates (1802 - 1886) was an American physician, scientist, teacher, poet and politician. He was the editor of Graham's Magazine and contributed to the other literary journals of the time, both in prose and in verse. From 1845, he edited Leaflets of Memory: An Illuminated Annual, an annual illustrated collection of short stories and verse, of which eleven volumes are known. Of his poems The Gambler's Wife (1846), Christian Charity and The Drunkard's Child were best known. Incredibly clean, bright & attractive. All plates remain intact. Gift quality. COLI1849BJKB - 01/26 - HK3129.

Leaflets of Memory: An Illuminated Annual for 1855. Philadelphia: Published by E. H. Butler & Co., 1855. LACKING TEN PLATES - only plate remaining is illuminated vignette title page. 314 p. Original decorated leather binding measures 9.5 x 6.25", 8vo. In fair condition. Boards scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Head and of spine scuffed with chipping at head. Hinges creased. Gilt lettering and deco rubbed/dulled, but mostly legible. Edges of text-block gilt. Front end-page glued on front paste-down. Toning and age-staining through text-block. Some tissue guards are still intact - most are lacking with LACKING PLATES. Some instances of finger-soiling on fore-edges. Binding intact. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Thomas S. Sinclair (c. 1805 - 1881) was an American lithographer. Born in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, Sinclair studied lithography in Edinburgh and other European cities before moving to the United States sometime before 1833. He was established in Philadelphia by 1833, when he drew a dancing scene for the firm of Kennedy and Lucas, which went out of business that same year. In 1838, Sinclair acquired the press of John Collins and opened his own lithography firm. He was among the first lithographers in Philadelphia to experiment with color lithography, beginning in 1843. By 1848, his skills ad advanced to such a degree that he won a silver medal for color lithography at the Franklin Institute's exhibition. Sinclair's brother, William B. Sinclair, joined the firm in 1854, and from that year until 1859 the establishment was known as Thomas Sinclair and Company. His son joined the company at one point also, and then the firm's name changed to Thomas Sinclair and Son. Sinclair died in Philadelphia in 1881. Chromolithograph vignette title page by Thomas Sinclair. COLI1855AFGB FORN-TUB-0096-BB-2601-HK3135.

Leaflets of Memory: An Illuminated Annual for 1854. Philadelphia: Published by E. H. Butler & Co., 1854. Complete eleven plates including vignette title page. Original decorated leather binding measures 9.5 x 6.25", 8vo. In good condition. Boards normally scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Hinges creased with rubbing; front hinge beginning to crack at tail of spine. Gilt lettering and deco normally rubbed on spine, but overall attractive and legible. All edges of text-block gilt. Gift inscription, in ink, found on front end-page. Front end-page exhibits small chip at fore-edge. Normal toning and age-staining through text-block, mostly around plates. Binding intact. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Thomas S. Sinclair (c. 1805 - 1881) was an American lithographer. Born in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, Sinclair studied lithography in Edinburgh and other European cities before moving to the United States sometime before 1833. He was established in Philadelphia by 1833, when he drew a dancing scene for the firm of Kennedy and Lucas, which went out of business that same year. In 1838, Sinclair acquired the press of John Collins and opened his own lithography firm. He was among the first lithographers in Philadelphia to experiment with color lithography, beginning in 1843. By 1848, his skills ad advanced to such a degree that he won a silver medal for color lithography at the Franklin Institute's exhibition. Sinclair's brother, William B. Sinclair, joined the firm in 1854, and from that year until 1859 the establishment was known as Thomas Sinclair and Company. His son joined the company at one point also, and then the firm's name changed to Thomas Sinclair and Son. Sinclair died in Philadelphia in 1881. Chromolithograph vignette title page by Thomas Sinclair. COLI1854AJKB - 01/26 - HK3134.