One Hundred Books Famous in Children’s Literature.
by Loker, Chris, edited by Jill Shefrin
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About This Item
The Grolier Club, 2014. 4to (11 x 8.25 inches), 318, [1] pp. numerous color illustrations, many tipped in. Hightower and Koch Antiquarian types. Design and typography by Jerry Kelly. Blue cloth, titled in gilt and with Grolier Club arms in gilt on the upper cover. § Edition of 1000 copies, out of print. Detailed descriptions of one hundred famous children’s books and related items on show at the Grolier Club, December 9 2014 - February 7 2015. With essays by Justin Schiller, Jill Shefrin, Brian Alderson, and Nick Clark. The sixth entry in the venerable “Grolier Hundred” series of catalogues. Previous “Grolier Hundred” lists have covered English Literature (1903), American Literature (1946), Science (1958), Medicine (1994), and Fine Printed Books (1999). A pleasure to read for anyone with fond memories of children's books and a cornerstone reference for serious collectors.
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- John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 123001
- Title
- One Hundred Books Famous in Children’s Literature.
- Author
- Loker, Chris, edited by Jill Shefrin
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller
Biblio member since 2005
San Francisco, California
About John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller
John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval times through the twentieth century; we specialize in illustrated material, particularly the work of William Blake and his circle. Located in downtown San Francisco, we have served an international clientele of private collectors, libraries, and institutions for 35 years. We are actively purchasing books and manuscripts in all fields, especially medieval illuminated and text manuscripts; material on California, Hawaii, and Pacific voyages; illustrated books and fine bindings from the 15th through the 20th century; and fine press printing. William Blake, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Thomas Frognall Dibdin remain special interests. We are members of the ABAA, ILAB, and PBFA, and we subscribe to the code of ethics endorsed by reputable antiquarian booksellers worldwide.
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