THE BOOK OF THE ZODIAC
Miniature book survey of the Zodiac signs, from an edition of "about 75" copies signed by the printer.
Miniature book survey of the Zodiac signs, from an edition of "about 75" copies signed by the printer.
Handsome small selection of minuscule broadsides, each featuring a brief description of a sign of the Zodiac, along with an illustration.
Limited edition re-issue of this major bibliography of French novels first published in 1925-28, a formative reference work for book collectors and scholars on the subject.
An appropriately pocket-sized treatise in praise of the pocket knife, beautifully printed and illustrated with black and white line drawings.
First edition of this illustrated compendium of Walter Crane's aesthetic influences and principles, compiled from his lectures at the Manchester School of Art.
Lush manuscript artist's book from the noted calligrapher exploring the mythology, etymology, and poetry of the raven – each page a beautiful swirling of structure and abstraction.
Uncommonly complete and exquisitely preserved set of the landmark Nonesuch Press publication, one of the most fully realized and beautifully executed Dickens collections ever produced — this with the original packing material and documents and in the rare original dust jackets.
Signed second edition of book artist and scholar Johanna Drucker's ode to "the beauty and expressive capability of type."
An extraordinary early Victorian manuscript, exhibiting a clear High Gothic Revival influence, but stranger and more original.
Signed limited first edition thus, illustrated by Favorsky, of this Pushkin comic poem with a striking modern design.
Gilded Age edition in an elaborately constructed vernacular dust jacket, with an original watercolor painted onto the front panel, and incorporating silk ribbons.
Brilliant artist's book from John Gerard's Paperstudio in which artist Wolfgang Heuwinkel utilizes chromatography to color handmade paper, the sheets then cleverly cut to form the letters that spell "Anfang" (Beginning) and 'Ende' (End) — all appropriately bound dos-a-dos.
Miniature book featuring an illustrated ode to San Francisco's cats, printed letterpress and hand-tinted in many colors.
First printing of this triangular accordion book of an amorous poem by John Keats, this copy previously owned by the founder of the Miniature Book Society.
Limited edition, signed by the illustrator, of Lamb's diverting and digressive essay on the Pig, for whom he has much appetitive affection but no pity whatever.
First edition of this miniature bibliography of the miniature book output of the St. Onge press, accompanied by a memorial reflection.
Sumptuous and gorgeous illuminated manuscript commissioned by Penn Mutual Insurance on the death of its first president — with elegant turn-of-the-century initials and fine calligraphy throughout.
Fine press edition of the German emigré's masterful work on printing technique.
First printing of this survey of collectible books, with index and a profusion of color photos and much informative text.
Unique artist's book, a wordless and tactile exploration of texture, color, and negative space.
First printing of this limited deluxe edition poetic ode to a pair of pears, illustrated in lovingly executed mezzotints – with original copper plate included in the original box.
Miniature book with tipped-in Shaker herb labels throughout, from an edition of 155 copies printed from Bulmer type on Rives paper.
One of fifty copies, signed by both the translator and artist, of this livre d'artiste edition of six Schwitters poems.
Signed limited edition of this play by the Irish playwright and friend of James Joyce.
First edition of Tennyson's never-staged play, an attractive copy with a hidden fore-edge painting.