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BUTCHER, David. The Stanbrook Abbey Press 1956 - 1990. The Whittington Press, 1992.
Price: US$343.99 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A bibliography of the many fine books and other publications produced by the Stanbrook Abbey Press for over 30 years, Introduction by John Dreyfus, and with a memoir of Dame Hildelith Cumming by the Abbess of Stanbrook. Hardback, limited edition to a total of 350 copies; this is copy # 231 of 248 copies in this binding by The Fine Bindery, bound in quarter cloth with marbled papers by Colleen Gryspeerdt, size: 9 x 12.5", set in 12-point Romulus, headings in 14-point Haarlemmer and printed at The Whittington Press on Zerkall mould-made paper. Illustrations include tipped-in examples of original Stanbrook Abbey Press items. The book is SIGNED at colophon by Joanna Jamieson, OSB, Abbess of Stanbrook, and author, David Butcher. Complete in slipcase. There is an Ex Libris (Francis Aladics) paste-down at front endpaper. Book and slipcase in fine condition; recommended.
Seller: Colin Neville, Woodbine Books, Keighley, United Kingdom
Price: US$350.36 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: xvi, 225, [3] pages + plates and tipped in samples. Numbered 93 of 248 copies bound in quarter buckram of a total edition of 350 copies. Signed by the compiler and Joanna Jamieson OSB below the colophon. With the original paper covered slipcase which has some light wear and marks. A heavy volume, extra postage will be required to send it outside the UK.
Seller: Stephen Rench, Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom
BUTCHER DAVID. THE STANBROOK ABBEY PRESS 1956-1990. THE WHITTINGTON PRESS, 1992.
Price: US$356.73 + shipping
Description: LIMITED 350 COPIES, THIS BEING NUMBER 227. QUARTO, PRINTED AT THE WHITTINGTON PRESS ON ZERKALL MOULD-MADE PAPER, BOUND IN BUCKRAM WITH MARBLED SIDES, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND JOANNA JAMIESON, A SUMPTIOUS PRODUCTION. A FINE COPY IN MATCHING SLIPCASE.
Seller: Hawkridge Books, Bakewell, United Kingdom
Price: US$360.00 + shipping
Description: 4to. quarter cloth, marbled paper over boards, slipcase. xvi, 225, (2) pages. Limited to 350 numbered copies signed by Butcher and Jamieson, this being one of 250 (Edition 'D') bound thus (Leaf Book - Chalmers 199). Some lightly rubbing to the slipcase, else fine. With a memoir of Dame Hildelith Cumming by the Abbess of Stanbrook, Joanna Jamieson OBE, and a foreword by John Dreyfus. Includes many tipped in original leaves from the Stanbrook Abbey Press and reproductions of other leaves, many from original blocks and type reprinted by The Whittington Press. The text gives a history of the press and the abbey, with special attention paid to the work of Dame Hildelith Cumming, the Press's chief printer from 1956 to her death in 1991. The bibliography, which makes up most of the work, describes the Stanbrook Abbey Press's published works from 1956-1991, giving a full interpretation of most of the works. Illustrated throughout with photographs, some in color. An exhaustive account of this charming private press. Difficult to find this title. quarter cloth, marbled paper over boards, slipcase
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
Price: US$550.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: xvi, 225, [2] pp., 9 x 12.5"; gilt title, quarter cloth with marbled paper sides; cloth slipcase. With numerous tip-ins (some original leaves of Stanbrook printing, some reset by the Whittington Press). Printed at Whittington on Zerkall cream smooth wove paper on the Heidelberg press. No. 153 of 248, signed by Joanna Jamieson, OSB, Abbess of Stanbrook and David Butcher. A fine copy of an elegantly produced work. Whittington Press Bibliography 1982-1993 No. 114; A Century for the Century 98.
Seller: George Ong Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.