SAMWORTH BOOKS A Descriptive Biography (SIGNED) by Smith, Brian R - 1990

Marksman Bookshelf, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.First Edition; Cloth-bound; Limited to 900 copies; Signed and dated by the author at title page; Tight binding; Clean, sturdy boards; Pages completely free of markings; Un-clipped dust jacket in Very Good condition w/ no significant flaws to disclose; Jacket now housed in protective mylar to ensure further preservation; An exceptional copy, fit for any collectors library; Stored and shipped in protective polybag; Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Luke, Maryland, U.S.A.: Marksman Bookshelf, 1990. First Edition/First Printing . Hardcover. Good+/Good+. Limited to 1000 copies of the first edition. Some moisture damage, affecting mainly the jacket; book is still pretty nice.

Luke, MD: The Marksman's Bookshelf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Edges foxed.. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 096268208X . Signed by the author on the title page. Errata slip laid in. Illustrations. Foreword by Dr. Jim Casada. Bibliography of use for those interested in American firearms technical literature. Navy cloth binding. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 320 pages .

Luke, MD: Marksman's Bookshelf, 1990. First Limited Edition. . Cloth Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 318 pages. Limited edition one of 900. Fine condition blue cloth hardcover with gilt Samworth Books device on front, gilt titles on spine, fine dust jacket now in mylar protector. Small 'errata' sheet inside. A guide for the use of librarians, researchers, collectors, book dealers and others with an interest in American firearms technical literature. Excellent reference detailing the issues and variations of these books. Illustrated with many black and white photographs. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Marksman Bookshelf. Collectible - Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. Collectible - Very Good. Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page. In protective mylar cover.

U.S.A.: Marksman Bookshelf. one of 900 copies; signed by author; very nice copy . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1990.

Marksman Bookshelf, 1990-09-01. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. 0x0x0. Signed by Author. New Old Stock. In publisher's shrinkwrap. In 1926 the editor of The American Rifleman resigned to start his own publishing firm, and late in that year Handloading Ammunition by J. R. Mattern appeared under the imprint of The Small Arms Technical Publishing Co. It was a milestone because it heralded the arrival of a completely new literary genre: The Firearms Technical Book. The inventor of this revolutionary new type of reference was Thomas G. Samworth. Samworth Books: A Descriptive With physical descriptions, photos of dust jackets, identification of editions, impressions, and issues, and general notes for each of the 47 titles. A detailed biography of Samworth gives the reader a feel for the man behind the books by such authors as Hatcher, Keith, Crossman, Dunlap, Askins, Whelen, Davis, Taylor, McBride, Baker, and other notables. An essential reference for the collector of firearms and firearms literature.

The Marksman's Bookshelf. Hardcover. New/New. Hardcover in dust jacket. New. Still in original publisher's shrink wrap, never opened. Crisp and clean. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.

Marksman Bookshelf, 1990-09-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Signed. Very good+ hardcover with DJ. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers like new. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows very minor shelf wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

Chatwin Books, 2019. First Edition. Trade Paperback. New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" New! 'At a time when we take e-readers to the beach and read novels on our smartphones, is the book-collecting hobby still relevant? Yes, more than ever. This illustrated guide gives you everything you need to start in the world's greatest pastime: What it means to build a collection How to identify a first edition Where and how to get the best deals Understanding the value of autographs How to sell books to upgrade your library Care and repair of books A guide to current values When we spend our days in seamless digital environments, we need more life in our lives. Books forge an immediate connection to real people, lives, emotions, ideas, and imagination. They link us to history, and are a way to make an aesthetic and intellectual statement about your interests and values. Make no mistake: e-readers are with us for the long run, and right alongside them are the real books we've always loved.' 168pp., b/w photos throughout.

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Thick paper cover, age-toned at edges, edges slightly creased and with 3 small tears (10 – 15 mms), with a few marks to the rear of cover. Small blue crayon inscription to inner rear cover. Title-page a little dusty with some off-setting. Some off-setting to pages 22 and 23 (see photo). Printed on hand-made paper. A good copy of this very early and interesting description of the library and its contents.
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London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1956. First English Language Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo. Pp. 161. Introduction by Thomas Huzella. Sparsely illustrated with a few line drawings. Bound in orange cloth with lettering stamped on spine. Slight offsetting to ffep, else Fine in Fine dust jacket. A birght copy. A chance excerpt: "Yoga is not a religion; it is crystallized truth." An uncommon book.

Charlottesville: Bibliographical Society of America, 1980. hardcover, dust jacket. 6 x 9.25 inches. hardcover, dust jacket. 568 pages. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Bibliographical Society of America, this retrospective collection of articles seeks to represent, in the broadest possible way, the diverse contributions of the members of the Society to its Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. The pieces demonstrate to the highest degree of excellence - articles of critical importance that have moved forward the art of bibliography. This volume contains 39 articles that strongly suggest that the practice of bibliography in America during the past three-quarters of a century cannot be easily categorized. Instead, the articles range over the entire spectrum of the world of books. An interesting characteristic of the selection is the preponderance of articles concerned with the relationship between books and people - especially with collectors rather than with those… Read More

London / Liverpool: David Nutt / The Liverpool Booksellers' Co., 1899. First Edition . Printed Wrappers. Good. 6 3/4 " Tall. 41 Pp. The Original Printing,1899 Date On Title Page, On Laid Paper, Lacking The Brown Paper Covers But Still String Bound. Lightly Used, Almost No Wear, No Names Or Marks, Short Split At Bottom Of Spine. George Holbrook Jackson (1874 - 1948) Was A British Journalist, Writer And Publisher. He Was Recognised As One Of The Leading Bibliophiles Of His Time. He Was Born In Liverpool. Around 1900 He Was In The Lace Trade In Leeds, Where He Met A. R. Orage; Together They Founded The Leeds Arts Club. At That Time Jackson Was A Fabian Socialist, But Also Influenced By Nietzsche. Later They Separately Moved To London As Journalists. In 1906, Shortly After Arriving In The Capital, Jackson Suggested Founding A Similar Group To The Leeds Arts Club, The Fabian Arts Group. This Eventually Led To A Split From The Fabian Society, Whose Interest Was Economic And Political. In 1907,… Read More

Charlottesville: Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia, 2019. Hardcover with dust jacket. 8.5 x 11 inches. Hardcover with dust jacket. xiv, 383 pages. "As would be expected from a volume from this particular publisher the study of paper is not an end in itself, but is closely related to its use in the printed book and its importance as bibliographical evidence... the production standards are of the very highest order. From my sampling the index does not miss a thing." - Robert Laurie, Journal of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society "Bidwell discusses the practical craftsmanship of paper and type and their aesthetic place in identifying and explaining the historical significance of particular authors books or editions, bringing the study of bibliography to life... To anyone interested in the history and evolution of paper and type the depth and breadth of this book is bound to enlighten and very likely to raise fresh questions and spark many new ideas... [Bidwell's] book offers a… Read More

Portland, OR: Lewis & Clark College, 2003. cloth, dust jacket. 8 x 12 inches. cloth, dust jacket. 316 pages. Introduction and essays by the author; bibliography after the text by Doug Erickson, Jeremy Skinner and Paul Merchant. This first comprehensive bibliography of Lewis and Clark expedition publications in a century is based on the world-class collection of materials at the Aubrey R. Watzak Library of Lewis & Clark College. The book is divided into seven sections: the expedition's traveling library of scientific, technical, and cartographic material (1754-1804); related congressional documents and early notices (1803-1807); editions of Patrick Gass's journal (1807-1904); surreptitious accounts (1809-1846); the Biddle-Allen narrative of the expedition (1814-2001); nineteenth-century publications (1803-1905); and twentieth-century publications (1906-2001). In each section, introductory historical essays survey the large cast of characters who have contributed to the expedition story since the last… Read More

Charlottesville: Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia, 2021. cloth with dust jacket. 6.125 x 9.25 inches. cloth with dust jacket. xiii, 367 pages. "Books in My Life is a testament to an important scholarly career and a life well lived in the republic of books, but it also advocates for the book as a physical object that reveals so much about our shared past, as well as the joy of acquiring, accumulating, organizing, and studying them." - Geoffrey Robert Little, Papers of the Bibliographical Society of Canada, 60 "Books in My Life combines autobiography with fascinating observations about the many roles that books can play in ones personal and professional lives. In particular, his brief memoir detailing the specific volumes, works of art, and other artifacts that one can peruse in his living room is likely one of the most charming and thought-provoking pieces of writing readers may ever encounter. No one will look at the contents of a bookshelf the same way after reading this… Read More

London: Staples Press, 1952. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. maroon cloth. Very good in worn dust wrapper. 4to, 80 pages in text with eighty-four reproductions (twelve in color) and a new text by R.A. Skelton. General Bibliography. Provides a survey of maps printed from copper plates or wood-blocks. Twenty-two reproductions are new to this work.

New Castle, Delaware: Oak Knoll Press, 2019. Hardback with dust jacket. 8.125 x 10.75 inches. Hardback with dust jacket. 160 pages. "This meticulously researched volume untangles the complicated and confusing history of American first editions of Dickens. It will be of interest to all students of Dickens, and invaluable for specialists. ... Highly recommended." - J. D. Vann, Choice This bibliography traces the history of Charles Dickens's Christmas books and other works published in America during his lifetime. Meticulously researched and presented, it includes data never before published. Original editions are identified and fully described, and each entry contains photographs of bindings and title pages, notes, related quotes or contemporary commentary, and dates of publication. This study enhances our knowledge of an important aspect of the Dickens oeuvre, and it should prove an essential reference book for all rare book libraries and institutions, book collectors, book dealers, and students… Read More