A Rod for the Back of the Binder. Some Considerations of Binding With Reference to the Ideals of The Lakeside Press

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Verlag: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co./The Lakeside Press, Chicago, 1928

Beschreibung

Chicago: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co./The Lakeside Press, 1928. Donnelley became a major commercial printer but through their "Lakeside Press" imprint also produced fine bindings [for Caxton and Limited Editions Club, and others]. This 32-page treatise sets forth their standards. Decorative brown cloth binding with abstract clouds in a lighter tone. Titling in gilt within a red label. Clean text; 16 plates and numerous illustrative drawings. Tiny bookseller label on the rear paste-down. This copy has been inscribed "President R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co" with charming notation [1928] by Mary and Hugh Littell, relatives of an officer of the Company.Page ends are lightly toned, with hints of rub to the margins. An attractive book; in an archival pastic protetor. Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 006920

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: A Rod for the Back of the Binder. Some Considerations of Binding With Reference to the Ideals of The Lakeside Press
• Verlag: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co./The Lakeside Press, Chicago
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1928
• Einband: Hardcover
• Auflage: First Edition.
• Zustand: Near Fine
• Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket
• Signiert: Signatur des Verfassers
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