Description: Fine Papers at the Oxford University Press Author: Bidwell, John Title: Fine Papers at the Oxford University Press Publication: (Risbury, Herefordshire): The Whittington Press, 1999 Edition: Limited Edition Description: Hardcover. One of 300 copies, folio size, 102 pp. Fine. Paper - and its importance in fine printing. This work explores the many papers commissioned and used by the Oxford University Press, which played an important part in the typographical revival of the 1920s. "Over the years the Press accumulated an impressive supply of vintage hand-made and mould-made papers in pristine condition, vigilantly preserved until 1986, when the Press was phasing out its letterpress facilities and reallocated the warehouse space for other purposes" (from the book's Introduction). The paper eventually came into possession of The Whittington Press, who decided "to publish a complete historical account of the collection, accompanied with forty original specimens to show the physical characteristics and the identifying features of fine papers used at Oxford between 1900 and 1970". ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in quarter green cloth over green laid paper boards with a cloth fore-edge, fore- and bottom edges uncut, light tan laid paper endpapers, title page in brown and black, text is followed by specimens tipped onto thick black laid paper; Centaur type, printed on Zerkall mould-made paper and half-bound with Fabriano Roma paper, folio size (15" by 10 3/4"), pagination: [i-x], [1] 2-85, [1, blank], [1,colophon], [5 blank pages] followed by 42 leaves containing 40 specimens; limited edition of 300 total, this copy no. 77. In a slipcase of heavy cardboard, the sides and spine covered in green paper and the top and bottom edges in green cloth. ___CONDITION: Volume fine, with a strong, square text block, solid hinges, perfectly straight corners without rubbing, the interior is clean and bright, and it is entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The slipcase fine overal, strong and sturdy with no splits or tears to the seams; a few light, stray marks on the paper sides, else fine. ___POSTAGE: Please note that due to the size and weight additional postage may apply, please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. Seller ID: 33331053 Subject: Books About Books Swan's Fine Books Walnut Creek, CA Swan's Fine Books is an open shop located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer quality used, collectible, and rare books in a wide variety of general interest subjects. While we specialize in illustrated books, fine press books, and Californiana, we have books in many areas. We are members of the leading bookselling organizations, including the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed in cardboard, with larger books always packed in a box. Our standard shipping is via Media Mail; expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Return Policies We cheerfully accept returns within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. Please give us advance notice of any book(s) you need to return, thank you.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Bidwell, John
Publisher: The Whittington Press
Year Printed: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
