[Binding, Fine- Stunning Curtis Walters Mosaic Binding, Among His Finest Seen] In Quest of the Perfect Book
by Orcutt, William Dana
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Boston: Little, Brown & Co, 1926. First Edition. First Edition. 9 x 6 1/2 inches. A stellar mosaic binding by Curtis Walters (Signed gilt pallet, "Bound by C. Walters" on rear dentelle) intricate and astonishingly high number of inlaid mosaic design, comprising an overlapping and juxtaposed design element in a mosaic pattern on both covers and three panels of the spine. The artistry and accomplish of this master binder are seldom better exemplified than this binding, which in every manner, including design, coloration, finish work and more, all point to greatness. And even better the binding is in extremely fine condition, with absolutely no signs wear, owing to its preservation in a morocco-backed marbled paper folder chemise, fitting perfectly into its matching slipcase. Full blue crushed morocco doublures, quadruple gilt fillet ruling to dentelles, with two-color inlaid between, silk blue moire endsheets. With a Presentation Note on the publisher's paper in card, "With the Compliments of the Author" and signed by William Dana Orcutt. We can add no more than to say, any admirer of true greatness in fine bookbinding or book arts would be humbled to own such a binding.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6135
- Title
- [Binding, Fine- Stunning Curtis Walters Mosaic Binding, Among His Finest Seen] In Quest of the Perfect Book
- Author
- Orcutt, William Dana
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Co
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1926
Terms of Sale
Nudelman Rare Books
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
Biblio member since 2011
Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...