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Price: US$128.76 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: hardback, 4to, xvi,319pp, illustrated, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. ISBN: 0370303970
Seller: BRIMSTONES, Lewes, United Kingdom
Price: US$128.76 + shipping
Description: Limited edition, no. 285 of 950 copies, 4to, xvi, 319, (3) pp. 36 full page illustrations, some in colour, plus others in the text. Cloth, d.w. slightly browned with some wear to the top edge.
Seller: Bow Windows Bookshop (ABA, ILAB), Lewes, United Kingdom
Dreyfus, John; Brokaw, Tom. A History of the Nonesuch Press. Nonesuch Press, 1981.
Price: US$147.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.01
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Dreyfus, John. A History of the Nonesuch Press. Nonesuch Press, 1981.
Price: US$154.52 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Number #117 of 950 numbered editions. Extremely light curling to flaps of DJ, but otherwise fantastic edition. Boards are in phenenomenal condition.
Seller: Burley Fisher Books, London, United Kingdom
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: First edition. One of 950 numbered copies. Folio. xv, [1], 319 [320], [1, colophon, [1] pp. Numerous illustrations throughout. Publisher's burgundy cloth with gilt spine lettering and gilt publisher's device on front. A fine copy in a near fine dust jacket.
Seller: Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
John Dreyfus. A history of the Nonesuch Press. Nonesuch Press January 1981, 1981.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: Good, minimal shelfwear, clean text
Seller: Open Books West Loop, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: One of 950 copies. Illustrated. 1 vols. 4to.
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$215.92 + shipping
Description: 1981, xv,319pp. Illustrated. Cloth, with dust jacket. In original carton box. This edition consists of 950 numbered copies, this copy is number 290. In very good condition.
Seller: Emile Kerssemakers ILAB, Heerlen, Netherlands
Price: US$219.61 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First published. xv,(1),319,(2)pp. Limited to 950 numbered copies, this copy is no.717. d.w. Bound in maroon cloth, gilt emblem on front board, and gilt lettering to spine. Maroon colored top edge. With b/w or red and black illus. 31.5x20.5cm. d.w.sl.sunned at spine and sl.worn and sl.stained. Fore and bottom edges sl.stained. [b01287-430471]
Seller: Ogawa Tosho,Ltd. ABAJ, ILAB, Chiyoda-ku, TOKYO, Japan
Dreyfus John. A History of the Nonesuch Press. Bodley Head 1981, 1981.
Price: US$225.34 + shipping
Description: Fine in publishers gilt - stamped cloth in slightly dusty and creased dustjacket. Out of Series Copy of a limited edition of 950 copies. 320pp. Illustrated throughout. 1st edition of this magnificent production. ISBN 0370303970
Seller: Peter J. Hadley Bookseller ABA ILAB, Ludlow, United Kingdom
Price: US$230.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 4to pp. xv, 319, pp. 36 plates, limited edition of 950 copies of which this is copy 834, a lovely copy in very good condition .Heavy book additional psotage will apply
Seller: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Price: US$243.93 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 4to (31.5 cm), XV, 322 pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket (minor shelf-wear). Limited to 950 copies, this being number 355. This volume presents a comprehensive history of the Nonesuch private press, founded in 1922 in London by Francis Meynell, Vera Mendel, and David Garnett. The contents cover various aspects, including: Before Nonesuch: Francis Meynell and the Typographical Background; Nonesuch in the Twenties; Nonesuch in the Depression; Macy's Nonesuch 1936-1952; Post-war Nonesuch; Design and Production; and Publishing Achievement. The Descriptive Catalogue describes 142 Nonesuch books, including this one, and includes a list of Nonesuch prospectuses, devices, and an analysis of Nonesuch accounts from 1928 to 1936.
Seller: Leopolis, Kraków, Poland
Dreyfus, John. A History of Nonesuch Press. The Nonesuch Press, London, 1981.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Hardcover. #332 of 950cc. xv, 294pp+ index. Very good hardback in a just lightly rubbed dustjacket.
Seller: Kenneth Mallory Bookseller ABAA, Decatur, GA, U.S.A.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: 4to; 320pp. Limited Edition, copy no. 827 of 950. Light foxing to textblock edges and prelims. In unclipped dj (no price) with a 3' crease to upper inside corner of front flap and a fairly large publisher/bookstore label on rear flap (distributed by John Howell-Books in the United States). Book is square, tight and unmarked and is now protected in a removable mylar cover.
Seller: La Playa Books, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: xv, 319, [1]; with 35 illustrations; tall 4to, maroon cloth with gilt title; dj. No. 846 of 950 copies. Printed at the University Press, Cambridge. A beautifully-produced history of this English press, accompanied by a descriptive catalogue of its output. A fine, fresh copy, with near-fine dj (some age-toning).
Seller: George Ong Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Dreyfus, John. A History of the Nonesuch Press. The Nonesuch Press, London, 1981.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: Inscribed by the author to Robert Howell of John Howell bookseller fame. Fine in fine, lightly toned dust jacket in mylar cover.
Seller: THE HERMITAGE BOOKSHOP, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Price: US$275.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: [Colophon]: "This Edition of A History of The Nonesuch Press consists of 950 numbered copies for sale through the offices of The Bodley Head Ltd. Designed by John Dreyfus, it has been set, printed & bound by the University Press, Cambridge on paper specially made at the Dalmore Mill of William Sommerville, Edinburgh This Copy is No. 530." 7 7/8 in. x 12 3/8 in., xv, 319+ pp. + colophon leaf; index; illustrated with black & white photo-illustrations, reproductions of titlepages in black & red, wood-engraved illustrations, ornaments, etc. catalogue lists items printed from 1923-81, and prospectuses. Maroon cloth with titling and design gilt on the spine, and gilt Nonesuch design gilt on front cover, top-edge stained red; unclipped, color pictorial dustjacket, with color photo design of Nonesuch Press bindings. Former owner's printed book label on the front paste-down, front cover shows a visible damp-stain, with a matching damp-stain on the inside of the dustjacket, tanning to dustjacket. Weight: 3 1/4 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item.
Seller: Peter Keisogloff Rare Books, Inc., Brecksville, OH, U.S.A.
Price: US$283.28 + shipping
Description: Gilt cloth and handsome illustrated dws. Folio, c.pp320, a a fine copy. With 36 illustrations. The superb definitive history. Handsome Limited Edition produced by Cambridge University Press. **** To confirm availability before ordering, please click the link Ask Bookseller A Question.
Seller: Adam Mills Rare Books, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Price: US$295.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Maroon cloth gilt, DW, 4to., xv, 319, (2) pages, well illustrated. One of 950 numbered copies designed by John Dreyfus and set, printed and bound at the University Press, Cambridge on paper specially made at the Dalmore Mill of William Sommerville, Edinburgh. This copy signed by Dreyfus at the colophon. Light pencilled check marks, else a fine copy in a lightly edgeworn near fine DW with the Howell sticker at the rear flap.
Seller: Entropy Books, Ferndale, MI, U.S.A.
John Dreyfus. A History of the Nonesuch Press. The Nonesuch Press, London, 1981.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: With an introduction by Geoffrey Keynes and a descriptive catalogue by David McKitterick, Simon Rendall and John Dreyfus. The edition consists of 950 numbered copies. Designed by John Dreyfus and set, printed and bound at the University Press, Cambridge. The paper was speciallly made at the Dalmore Mill of William Sommerville, Edinburgh. A beautiful book.
Seller: Wiggins Fine Books ABAA, ILAB, SNEAB, Shelburne Falls, MA, U.S.A.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Cloth. Dust wrapper. No. 947 of 950 copies. Nonesuch Press was started by Francis Maynell in 1923 in a basement under a bookshop. Through the years his books became highly regarded as works of art. This book traces the history of Nonesuch Pre ss fro m design and production to its publishing achievements. Also included is the Descriptive Catalogue of the Books and Prospectuses.
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$321.91 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: One of 950 copies printed in Monotype Barbou at Cambridge University Press on specially made Somerville paper. 35 full-page illustrations with others in the text. Burgundy cloth, spine title and Nonesuch device on upper board, both gilt. Full colour dust-jacket a little turned at head. A near fine copy. (Dreyfus 142)
Seller: Collinge & Clark, London, United Kingdom
DREYFUS. A HISTORY OF THE NONESUCH PRESS. LONDON. THE NONESUCH PRESS, 1981.
Price: US$321.91 + shipping
Description: WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY GEOFFREY KEYNES AND A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE BY DAVID McKITTERICK, SIMON RENDALL AND JOHN DREYFUS. EDITION LIMITED TO 950 COPIES FOR SALE, THIS BEING NUMBER 43. A FINE COPY IN DUSTWRAPPER.
Seller: Hawkridge Books, Bakewell, United Kingdom
Price: US$339.34 + shipping
Description: With an introduction by Geoffrey Keynes & a descriptive catalogue by David McKitterick, Simon Rendall & John Dreyfus. Pp. xvi+322(last colophon, verso blank), title page vignette, numerous text illustrations (36 full page, several printed in red & black), appendices, index; tall impl. 8vo; maroon cloth, lettered and decorated in gilt; top edges red; dust wrapper, slightly soiled, edges a trifle creased; bookseller's sticker at foot of upper pastedown; The Nonesuch Press, London, 1981. First edition, limited to 950 numbered copies.
Seller: Kay Craddock - Antiquarian Bookseller, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Description: xv, (320) pp. Illustrated. 4to, original maroon cloth. Limited to 950 copies, this #793. Autographed by the author on the limitation page. Fine in near fine pictorial dustjacket very slightly faded at jacket spine
Seller: Chanticleer Books, ABAA, Fort Bragg, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$365.50 + shipping
Description: Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Limited edition: #379 out of only 950 copies. Physical description; xv, 319, 2 unnumbered pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 31 cm. Subject; Nonesuch Press History. 2 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$387.54 + shipping
Description: Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Limited edition: #379 out of only 950 copies. Physical description; xv, 319, 2 unnumbered pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 31 cm. Subject; Nonesuch Press History. 2 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland