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Rosenbach, A.S.W.. Early American Children's Books. Southworth Press,, 1933.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Description: Spine is missing Cover is soiled and worn on edges, x library
Seller: FOLCHATT, Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A.
A.S. W. Rosenbach. Early American Children's Books. Southworth Press, 1933.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: vg+ leather spine with pictorial boards depicting children at various scenes
Seller: Arader Galleries of Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Description: pp. vii-xiv. Large 8vo, stitched; in a later pamphlet binder (one corner chipped). First edition. There is a very light dampstain affecting the upper corner of the first leaf; otherwise fine.
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$264.50 + shipping
Description: Large 8vo, lx-354 pp, numerous illustrations and 816 books described. Arranged chronologically, each work is collated and annotated. Printed in 675 numb. and signed copies (419). Copy on Worthy Aurelian paper, signed by the author. Very good in red moroccan leather spine and illustrated paper-covered boards. Top edge gilt. Original slipcase broken First edition
Seller: Antiquariaat Marc Van de Wiele, Brugge, Belgium
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 27 cm; lix, 354 pages, 2 leaves illustrations, plates (6 of them in color) facsimiles. Bound in blue crushed leather with stamped illustration on both covers, decorated in blind and titled in gilt on spine. Original felt-lined slipcase with paper label. Joints somewhat worn and spine faded to brown. Scufffs on spine. Small fissure at upper joint of slipcase. Contents unblemished. Listings arranged chronologically, 1682-1836, and indexed by author, title, printer, and publisher. Includes bibliographical references. First edition, limited to 85 copies (numbered in red ink in Roman numerals) on Zerkall Halle paper, signed by Rosenbach.
Seller: Rodger Friedman Rare Book Studio, ABAA, Tuxedo, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$308.03 + shipping
Description: Mit ca. 104 Faksimile von Titelblättern, zum Teil HANDCOLORIERT !!!!Kopfgoldschnitt. Seiten unbeschnitten. Nr. XVII von 88 Exemplaren, die von Rosenbach signiert und auf Zerkall Halle Papier gedruckt wurden. Einband mit Gebrauchsspuren, siehe Foto. Bis auf die Vorsätze sauber und gut. -- ENGLISH describtion: Full leather with central blind-stamped devices. Top edge gilt. Pages uncut. With 104 facsimile titlepages, partly hand-coloured. First edition. No. XVII of 88 copies signed by Rosenbach and printed on Zerkall Halle paper. LIX, 354 S., 3 Bl. Original-Ganzleder mit Blindprägung.
Seller: BerlinAntiquariat, Karl-Heinz Than, Berlin, Germany
A.S.W.Rosenbach. Early American Children's books. The Southworth Press, 1933.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Limited Edition 1/585 Signed Copies with Leather Spine and Cloth Slipcase Fine Copy in a very Good Paper Slipcase.Beautiful Copy # 389
Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA, ILAB, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.
ROSENBACH, A.S.W.. Early American Children's Books. Southworth, Portland, 1933.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: With Bibliographical Descriptions of the Books in his Private Collection. Foreword by A, Edward Newton. Title page printed in red & black and illustrated with a small vignette. Illustrated throughout with 104 facsimile title pages. lix, [1], 354, [4]pp. Very thick short 4to, handsomely bound in 1/2 brown calf, pictorial boards, top edge gilt, board box worn. Portland Maine: The Southworth Press, 1933. A near fine copy.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First Edition. Numerous illustrations and photos of title pages of children's books. Special signed/limited edition, this being a "Review Copy" signed by A.S.W. Rosenbach. A total of 585 copies of this special edition were printed. Very good in red moroccan leather spine with rubbing at the top and bottom corners; and illustrated paper-covered boards which are lightly worn and smudged at the top edges. Top edges gilded. Internally very tight with light foxing to the endpapers. First Edition.
Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
Rosenbach, A.S.W.. Early American Children's Books. Southworth Press, Portland, ME, 1933.
Price: US$395.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Limited Edition, #101 of 585 copies. Original 3/4 Gorgeous copy with little or no wear in equally attractive slip case with some fairly minor wear to the edges of the opening. Signed by Rosenbach on limitation page. A beautiful ollectable copy at a terrific price.
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books ABAA, IOBA, Manasquan, NJ, U.S.A.
Rosenbach, A. S. W.. Early American Children's Books. The Southworth Press, Portland, Maine, 1933.
Price: US$399.95 + shipping
Description: VG+, top and bottom board edges rubbed. Slipcase good, front and rear panels offset, inside rear panel beginning to peal near opening, corners rubbed, topstrip worn and separated (from front panel only) . Overall a tight solid sound beautiful copy in sturdy solid slipcase. ; 4to, half leather with illus. Boards, top edge pages gilt (others uncut) , black title label spine, 354pp. Plus erratum page. Includes bibliographical descriptions of the books in the authorÕs private collection. Foreword by A. Edward Newton. Illustrated. This is copy number 22 of 585 copies SIGNED by the AUTHOR. Includes slipcase. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall
Seller: Old Editions Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, North Tonawanda, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$420.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: [Colophon]: Of Early American Children's Books, there have been printed by Fred Anthoensen, The Southworth Press, of Portland, Maine, U.S.A., in the the month of August, 1933, five hundred and eighty-five copies on Worthy Aurelian paper, numbered from 1 to 585 [this copy is one of the 585] and eighty-eight copies on Zerkall Halle paper, numbered from I to LXXXVIII. This is number 329 [signed]: a. s. w. Rosenbach 7 3/4 in. x 10 1/2 in. x 1/4 in. (thick), title-page with a children's book design. [i]-lix (including forword by A. E. Newton: vii-xiv; contents & list of illustrations: xv-xxiii; Rosenbach's introduction: xxv-lix), pp. [1]-354 + erratum leaf + signed colophon leaf; including indexes & bibliography (pp. 291-351; pp. 353-354). Lists 816 items, the illustrations are reproductions of early printed title-pages, and illustrations from children's books, a few are in color. Maroon morocco leather spine and sides, with five raised bands on the spine, and gilt-lettered titling, tan, color-printed paper over boards, with designs from early children's books, top-edge gilt. Lacking the publisher's slipcase. This copy with Cleveland, Ohio based miniature book collector, Ruth Adomeit's (1910-96) miniature bookplate (size: 4/8 in. x 5/8 in.; Ex Libris * Ruth Adomeit), on the front paste-down. Pencilled note on the left margin of the dedication page: Rosenbach [---] Gratz. Weight: 4 1/4 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item.
Seller: Peter Keisogloff Rare Books, Inc., Brecksville, OH, U.S.A.
A.S.W.Rosenbach. Early American Children's Books. The Southworth Press, Portland, Maine, 1933.
Price: US$575.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Printed by Fred Anthoensen at the Southworth Press,1933,Portland,Maine.Number 148 of 585 copies on Worthy Aurelian paper;signed by A.S.W.Rosenbach.First edition.Book Condition:Fine. No jacket;Slipcase has slight edge wear.Quarterbound burgundy leather spine, five raised bands,gilt lettering,pictorial paper boards,teg.4to. lix,354pp., indexed and profusely illustrated, including several hand-colored plates.Penciled description on inside cover,otherwise fine in very good publisher's slipcase. An esential reference work by an outstanding bookman. Bookseller Inventory: #0001
Seller: BroadArrow Books, Freeport, ME, U.S.A.
Price: US$625.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: No. 85 of 88 copies on Zerkall Halle paper, signed by A. S. W. Rosenbach. Size of binding: 7 ¾ in. x 10 3/4 in. x 2 1/8 thick. Title-page with a children's book design; [i]-lix (including foerword by A. E. Newton: vii-xiv; contents & list of illustrations: xv-xxiii; Rosenbach's introduction: xxv-lix); pp. [1]-354 + erratum leaf + signed colophon leaf; including indexes & bibliography (pp. 291-351; pp. 353-354). Lists 816 items, the illustrations are reproductions of early printed title-pages, and illustrations from children's books, a few are in color. The majority of the page fore-edges are unopened. Red morocco leather spine and corner pieces, with five raised bands on the spine, and gilt-lettered titling and designs on the spine; marbled paper-covered boards, with matching marbled end-papers. Top-edge gilt. Leather cover corners and marbled fore-edges show some light rubbing. The marbled free end-papers show darkening from the paste that was originally used to bind this copy. This appears to be a specially bound copy. With the bookplate of Cleveland, Ohio-based book collector publisher and collector, Ben. D. Zevin (World Publishing Co.) This is a copy of the book only; it does not include the box or the original children's book. Weight: 6 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item.
Seller: Peter Keisogloff Rare Books, Inc., Brecksville, OH, U.S.A.
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Description: Signed limited first edition of the classic work in the field of children's book collecting, one of only 585 copies signed by the great 20th-century bookseller Rosenbach. A detailed bibliography of Rosenbach's personal collection that is now at the Free Library of Philadelphia, with several illustrations hand-colored after the originals. This is an essential reference book for collectors of earlier children's books in the US. 10.5'' x 7.5''. Original quarter red goatskin, illustrated paper boards. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. In original slipcase with printed paper label. Illustrated with many facsimile title pages. lxi, 354, [4] pages. Signed by Rosenbach on limitation page. Slipcase with a number of repairs around joints. Just a touch of wear to book spine.
Seller: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition , first printing Maine 1933. The limited issue as this is copy # 34 of 88 copies in pigskin binding. Book is overall very good with titles in gilt , raised bands on the spine and blindstamped on front cover with image of a boy & girl. Binding is very good with fading to the leather. Hinges strong and contents excellent. The book is signed on the rear limitation page by Rosenbach with bibliographical work on the books in his collection. Contains beautiful reproductions of 104 title pages from early American books from 1682 thru 1836. A very good solid book. AND as well this copy is inscribed by a member of the Southworth family to Major Edward Bowes, a mild celebrity of the early Radio talent era.
Seller: Somewhere In Time Books, St. James, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition. Foreword by A. Edward Newton. Quarto. Quarter morocco and illustrated paper over boards. Two tiny pinhead sized rubs at the base of the spine, else fine in near fine cardboard slipcase with printed title label. Copy 521 of 585 on Worthy Aurelian paper and Signed by Rosenbach. The copy of Nicholas Basbanes, noted author on rare book collectors and collecting, with an invoice from another bookseller laid in and made out to him.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Description: First Edition/Limited Edition. Hardcover. Foreword by A. Edward Newton. The renowned bibliography of ASWR's private children's book collection, illustrated with 104 facsimile reproductions of various title pages and signed by the author. A handsome copy of this significant reference volume. Light even toning at spine, small bur in head, else tight, bright and unmarred. Slipcase shows minor shelf/edge wear, touch of toning at edges, else clean and tight. Quarterbound, burgundy leather spine, five raised bands, gilt lettering, pictorial paper boards, teg; Slipcase shows blue paper onlay, black ink lettering, red ink pictorial element. 4to. lix, 354pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Bibliography. Index. Numbered limited edition, this being 113 of 585, signed by the author. Very Good+ [Textblock Fine] in Very Good+ Slipcase.
Seller: Lux Mentis, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Price: US$690.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 4to. 354pp. Illustrated. Leather spine, gilt titles. Illustrated paper boards. Top edge gilt. One of 585 numbered copies, this copy unnumbered and marked 'Review Copy'; signed by Rosenbach. Foreword by A. Edward Newton. Light trace of wear else a fine copy in a lightly worn publisher's slipcase. Still the standard bibliography for books from 1682 to 1835. Index of Authors and Titles; another of Places and Publishers.
Seller: Thorn Books, ABAA, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Price: US$825.00 + shipping
Description: A signed limited edition, number IX of 85 copies printed on Zerkall Halle paper, containing beautiful reproductions of title pages from early American children's books from 1682 through 1836. 4to, lix, [1] pp, 354 pp, [4]pp, teg. Title page printed in black & red and illustrated with a small vignette. Illustrated throughout with 104 facsimile title pages. Bound in full blue pigskin with decorative gilt and black stamping on both covers and spine. Housed in a black felt lined cloth slipcase with decorative paper label at front cover of slipcase. Darkened spine, otherwise very good condition.
Seller: Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$846.93 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Limited edition #52/88 signed by Rosenbach with bibliographical description of the books in Rosenbach's private collection, foreward by A.E. Newton, illustrated, bound in original full blue leather, front and rear covers stamped in blind dipicting t wo children, raised bands, compartments stamped in blind, lettered in gilt, some staining to covers, edges rubbed and hinges slightly weakening, protected within a black cloth covered slipcase lined with soft cloth. To accompany this tite is a small children's book titled "THE TRAGI-COMIC HISTORY OF THE BURIAL OF COCK ROBIN; with the lamentation of Jenny Wren; the sparrow's apprehension; and the cuckoo's punishment, being a swquel to the courtship, marriage, and pic-nic dinner of Robin Red-Breast and Jenny Wren, Benjamin Warner, Philadelphia:1821, in pink paper coverd cardboard, illustrated, housed within a blue cloth covered chemise and blue matching leather slipcase, raised bands, gilt lettering with staining to covers. A wonderful work by the famous collector and writer.
Seller: The Antiquarian Shop, Bend, OR, U.S.A.
Price: US$850.00 + shipping
Description: 354 pages. 27 x 20 cm. Limited edition, copy 61 of 88 Roman numeral copies printed on Zerkall Halle paper, signed by Rosenbach on the colophon page. Forward by A. Edward Newton. Index of Authors and Titles. Index of Printers and Publishers. Bright, very fresh copy. Raised bands, backstrip lettered in gilt. Orig. blue morocco front cover decorated in blind. Spine evenly sunned to brown. Aeg. Near fine in fine felt lined slipcase with front cover pictorial paper plate
Seller: Royoung Bookseller, Inc. ABAA, Ardsley, NY, U.S.A.
ROSENBACH, A.S.W.. Early American Children's Books. Southworth, Portland, 1933.
Price: US$950.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: With Bibliographical Descriptions of the Books in his Private Collection. Foreword by A, Edward Newton. Title page printed in red & black and illustrated with a small vignette. Illustrated throughout with 104 facsimile title pages. lix, [1], 354, [4]pp. Very thick short 4to, handsomely bound in full blue pigskin; decorative stamping in gilt and black on covers and spine; uncut edges, t.e.g. housed in a black felt- lined cloth slipcase with paper label. Portland Maine: The Southworth Press, 1933. A fine copy in a very good(+) box. Superb copy of this beautifully produced book. Limited edition. Number LXVI of 85 copies printed on Zerkall Halle paper, and signed by the author.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Rosenbach, A.S.W.. Early American Children's Books. Southworth Press, Portland, 1933.
Price: US$1648.32 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Rosenbach, A.S.W., "Early American Children's Books", #22 (XXII) of 88 copies signed by Rosenbach bound in Blue Pigskin. Light rubbing to joints and spine faded to brown. In original slipcase. Contents clean, fresh, complete, and tight. A wonderful piece. 350 pp. plus errata and signed limitation page.
Seller: Barry's Books, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.