printed india paper (1 Ergebnisse)

Sm.4to, (216x160mm), 288; 290p. Together with the title to each individual part, copies of the prospectus to the serial present in parts 1-4 and the general title and contents leaves to both volumes; a small fragment torn from the tail-fore corner of the title to part 1 which also has a small tear neatly repaired. Contemporary half black roan, gilt lettered on the backstrip, marbled paper sides, armorial bookplate of Henry Lloyd Gibbs. (Ulrich & Kup, Books and printing a select list of periodicals p24.) A rare and not insignificant American bibliophilic journal, printed on India paper by C. A. Alvord for the publisher and published initially from their office at 51 Nassau Street, and later from number 64 and described by Ulrich & Kup as containing 'much of historical interest on collectors and collections.' Copac locates no copies in British academic libraries.