Vellum Bindings from

Sunnyside, Orpington: George Allen, 1886. Books measure 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches. Collation, vii, [1], 432pp, 442pp, viii,182,vi,171pp, with 3 plates including frontispieces. Volume1, published, 1886, volume 2 published, 1887, volume 3, published 1900, with Two Plates. Consists of the Four Chapters published by Mr. Ruskin in 1888-9, together with the two of "Dilecta", hitherto unpublished, but set up… Read more about this item

Amstelodami: Franciscum Changuion , 1727. Complete in 4 volumes. Books measure 26.5x20.cm. Collation, [16],863pp, [9]-8-1102,[4]pp, [6],900pp, [4],167,263,[61],582pp, volumes 1,2, & 3 have an engraved frontis. Bound in period full stamped vellum. Vellum dust, dirt marked, some staining and discolouration. Generally biindings in good firm condition. Internally, some tanning, browning, mainly to volume 4. Pages in good clean condition. A nice… Read more about this item

England: The Golden Cockerel Press, 1945. Limited to 500 copies, of which the first 100 are bound in full vellum, and signed by Somerset De Chair .Bound in full vellum, with gilt image on both board, gilt lettering on spine, top gilt edge, others rough. Veryslight discoloration to vellum. Binding in near fine condition. Internally, pages clean and bright throughout.… Read more about this item

London: Strahan and Company Limited , 1881. Book measures 40x31.cm. viii, 280pp, full pages and text illustrations throughout. Bound in full period vellum, with ornate design, tooling, top gilt edges, other rough, marble endpapers. At some time, [ not recently ], the book has been rebacked, retaining the original spine. Some wear on edges, some dust marking. Internally, pages and… Read more about this item

Lipsiae: Publisher: Apud Jo. Fridericum Gleditschium, Lipsiae (Leipzig), 1713. Book measures 25.5x20.5.cm. [18], 5-2138,[104]pp, engraved frontis. Bound in period full vellum. Vellum lightly rubbed, bumped, dust/dirt marked. Binding in good firm condition. Internally, persistant light tanning. Pages in good condition. A good solid copy. . Vellum. Near Very Good. Quarto.

Edinburgh & London: Printed for Cadell and Company & Simpkin and Marshall , 1829. Books measure 17x11.cm. Bound in original publishers half vellum. vellum corners, marble boards, flat gilt bands, ornate gilt tooling, full marble edges and endpapers. Vellum lightly rubbed, some minor abrasion wear, dust marked, lacking one volume label. Generally all bindings in good firm condition. Internally, private… Read more about this item

Patavii [Padua] : Typis Pauli Frambotti Bibliop, 1654. Book measures 23x16.5.cm. 2 parts in 1 volume. Collation, [20],261,[1],[16],213,[1],26pp, including engraved frontis to each part, 32 full page plates, 1 illustration within text. Bound in full period vellum, title in mauscript, boards have yapped edges, full coloured edges. Vellum lightly rubbed, title faded, dust/dirt marked. Generally binding in good firm condition.… Read more about this item

Printed at the Gilliss Press , 1903. Limited to 160 copies. Book measures 20.5x15.cm. 86pp, printed in red & black. Bound in original vellum, with gilt lettering, top gilt edge, ribbon ties. Vellum has some light rippling, slightly sprung. A very good clean near fine binding. Internally, pages fine. With the original publishers paper warpper, with printed title in… Read more about this item

Firenze: Firenze : Barber`a, Bianchi , 1857. Complete in 10 volumes. Published between 1857-1867. Books measure 23x15.cm. Bound in full period vellum, flat gilt bands, gilt tooling, leather title labels, gilt ruled lines, full coloured edges, marble endpapers. Vellum rubbed on edges, lightly discolouring, dust/dirt marked. Generally a very attractive set. Internally, previous owners bookplates, occasional browning. Pages in good… Read more about this item

Paris: Parisiis : Apud Montalant,, 1729. Book measures 26x21.cm. [34], 477pp, 19pp index. Bound in period full vellum, title in manuscript. Vellum dust/dirt marked. Binding in good firm condition. Internally, previous owners bookplate. Pages in good condition. A good solid copy. . Vellum. Near Very Good. Quarto.

Venezia: Presso Giambatista Albrizzi , 1743. Volume 12. Book measures 19x13.cm. Collation, [12],462,[2]pp, engraved and printed title, 1 map, 26 folding plates, 1 single page plate. Bound in full period vellum, yapp edges, title in manuscript. Vellum rubbed, some abrasion wear, with loss or short splits, Generally binding in good condition. Internally, map has a large tear without loss,… Read more about this item

Lugduni: Joannem Certe , 1675. Book measures 24x18.cm. [8],512,[36],pp. vignett on title page. Bound in full period vellum, title in manuscript. Some minor abrasion wear, dust marked. Binding in good firm condition. Internally, previous owners bookplate, some light spotting. Pages in good condition. A good copy, in a period binding. . Vellum. Near Very Good. Quarto.

Lugduni Batauorum : ex officina^ Elseuiriorum, 163: Lugduni Batauorum : Apud Ludouicum Elzeuirium, 1613. Book measures 21.5x16.5.cm. [16],214pp, 3 folding plates. One of three Elzevier editions printed in 1613.. Bound in period or early full vellum, with title in manuscript. Boards sprung. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally, pages and plares in very good clean condition. A very… Read more about this item

Padua, Paulo Tozzi, 1608., 1608. Book measures 21.5. x 16.5. cm. Collation, [4], 200pp, 12 full page plates, plus engraved title page. Bound in full period vellum, raised bands, leather title label. Vellum lightly stained or marked, repaired along edge of top board. Binding in very good firm condition. Internally, some general light tanning or minor staining. Pages and plates… Read more about this item

Milano: Dalla Societa Tipografica , 1820. Complete in 3 volumes. Books measure 22x14.cm. xxxiv,[2]590,[1]pp, 682,[1]pp,684,[1]pp, engraved potrait in first volume. Bound in full period vellum, flat gilt band and tooling, leather title labels. Bindings light rubbed, minor wear, volume 2 has a gouge mark, with loss, across the spine. Bindings in good clean firm condition. Internally, previous owners bookplate,… Read more about this item

Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1849. Books measures 16x11.5.cm. Bound in period half vellum, vellum corners, marble boards, gilt tooling, leather labels, full marble edges and endpapers. Vellum age,dirt marked. Bindings in good solid condition. Internally, occasional spotting. Pages in good condition. A good solid set. . Half Vellum. Near Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

In Firenze: Nella Stamperia, 1733. Book measures 19x13.5.cm. xxxi,[1],462,[2]pp. Bound in original publishers full vellum, raised bands, title in manuscript. Vellum dust marked. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally, pages very clean throughout. A very nice attractive copy. . Vellum. Very Good Plus. 8vo.

Amstelædami: Amstelaedami : Apud heredes Joannis Blaeu 1679, 1679. Books measure 40 x 26 cm. 3 volumes, bound in 4. Collation, [24],800pp, [67]pp, index, [4],668-1238pp, [173]pp, index, [2],775pp, [62]pp, index, titles printed in red and black, 1 full page portrait. Each volume has bookplate of [ Sir John Holt ] and inscribed '' Bequeathed by Canon William Munane '', each… Read more about this item

London: George Bell and Sons, 1904. Book measures 24x15.cm. vi,1209pp. Bound in full period vellum, gilt band lines, leather title label, gilt shield on each board, full gilt edges, marble endpapers. Vellum lightly dust,dirt, age marked. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Internally, pages clean and bright throughout. A very nice well bound copy. . Full Vellum. Very Good… Read more about this item

G. Giunta, Venice,, 1543. Book measures 24x18.cm. Collation, [4], 242 leaves. Frontispiece printed in red and black within woodcut ornamental border incorporating busts of Fathers of the Church, Gothic letter, double column, small vignettes in text and historiated initials showing Saints’ portraits and martyrdoms throughout. Bound in early full vellum, raised bands, paper labels. Vellum dust/age marked, hinge joints have… Read more about this item