1983rif. 311393Austin: W. Thomas Taylor 1983. Hardcover. Fine. First edition. Folio. Illustrated. Quarter morocco and cloth. One of 325 numbered copies designed and printed by Adrian Wilson. W. Thomas Taylor hardcover books
1984rif. 61602Berkeley Los Angeles & London: University of California Press 1984. First edition folio pp. iii-229 1; illustrated throughout some in color; fine copy in the dust jacket. From the library of Kim Merker with his ownership signature and date on front free endpaper in red ink. "The Speculum humanae salvationis occupies a unique place in the history of the book. It is the only medieval work that exists in manuscripts in blockbooks and in sixteen later incunabula" jacket blurb. University of California Press unknown books
1978rif. 61681Amsterdam: Nico Israel 1978. Second printing small folio pp. 255 1; map endpapers 3 bifolium inserts printed in color illustrations throughout; a fine copy in original charcoal cloth stamped in white on upper cover and spine; the dust jacket with a few short tears and nicks. From the library of Kim Merker. This copy inscribed by Adrian Wilson on the half-title: "For Kim Merker / best of friends / and best of printers / Adrian Wilson October 14 1983." Mr. Wilson reconstructs "the making of the Nuremberg Chronicle; the compilation of manuscript sources by its author; the artists' first concepts for the illustrations; the patrons' agreements for financing the publication; the layouts; the printing; the advertising; the distribution and the final settlement" p.11. Nico Israel unknown books
1983rif. 57324Austin: W. Thomas Taylor 1983. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 158pp. Folio 41 cm 1/4 brown leather with tan cloth over boards. Tipped-in frontispiece of Wilson by Ansel Adams. The boards are lightly soiled. May require extra postage due to weight. Number 318 in an edition limited to 325 copies. Adrian Wilson designed and printed this attractive book with the assistance of Margery Cantor Zahid Sardar and Jim Wehlage at the Press in Tuscany Alley San Francisco. W. Thomas Taylor hardcover books
1983rif. 322264Austin: W. Thomas Taylor 1983. First edition one of 325 numbered copies. Frontispiece portrait after a photograph by Ansel Adams. Illustrations and tipped-in specimen leaves. Publisher's keepsake laid in. Folio. Publisher's quarter morocco and cloth. First edition one of 325 numbered copies. Frontispiece portrait after a photograph by Ansel Adams. Illustrations and tipped-in specimen leaves. Publisher's keepsake laid in. Folio. One of 325 numbered copies designed and printed by Wilson and associates at the Press in Tuscany Alley on Barcham Green handmade paper. Printing and publishing bibliography at its very best. W. Thomas Taylor unknown books
1973rif. 104526San Francisco: Tuscany Alley 1973. Limited. paperback. fine. A fable written and illuminated by Wilson. Slim 8vo pictorial wrappers.; uncut. San Francisco: The Press in Tuscany Alley 1973. Fine. Limited Edition printed on Ingres moldmade paper from France with linoleum blocks cut by the author. Number 50 of 275 copies signed in full by the author/illustrator. Tuscany Alley unknown books
1973rif. 260827077San Francisco: The Press in Tuscany Alley 1973. Limited First Edition. Wraps. Fine/very good . Wilson Joyce Lancaster. One of 275 copies small quarto size 24 unnumbered pp. signed by Joyce Lancaster Wilson. An original story by Joyce Lancaster Wilson a children's book illustrator and longtime patron of the San Francisco Library and the book arts. She is especially known for her illustrations for "The Ark of Noah" and "A Child's Garden of Verses". In this story a human boy joins the ranks of the four animal kings of the forest by teaching them special skills. A charming story by Wilson who founded The Press in Tuscany Alley with her husband Adrian Wilson where they designed and published many fine limited editions. ___DESCRIPTION: Original pictorial green paper wrappers Japanese stab-stitched with green silk thread endpapers illustrated in orange and green with five-colour linoleum cuts throughout signatures French-fold; Centaur type on Ingres paper binding small quarto size 9 7/8" by 8 3/8" 24 unnumbered pp. signed by Joyce Lancaster Wilson at the colophone this copy no. 38. With the original white handmade paper wrapper which is now protected by an acetate wrapper. ___CONDITION: A fine copy with clean wrappers free of wear or rubbing the threads used for the binding strong and rich in colour the interior is clean and bright and entirely free of prior owner markings; paper wrapper better than very good clean with minimal overall wear including a short 1 1/4" closed tear at the top of the back joint; a lovely example of the work of The Press in Tuscany Alley. ___POSTAGE: International customers please note the following: i additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs please inquire for details; and ii any taxes duty or tariffs charged by your country will of necessity be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. The Press in Tuscany Alley unknown books
1981rif. 313433San Francisco: The Press in Tuscany Alley 1981. Softcover. Fine. First edition. Illustrated by the poet. Fine in sewn pictorial wrappers. One of 300 numbered copies Signed by the author/illustrator and the printer. A beautiful book. The Press in Tuscany Alley unknown books
1981rif. 88929San Francisco: The Press in Tuscany Alley 1981. First edition. 20 pp. Fine in sewn wrappers. Printed by Adrian Wilson. One of 300 numbered copies SIGNED by the Wilsons. Seven poems paired with multi color block prints. A terrific production. San Francisco: The Press in Tuscany Alley unknown books
1968rif. 84621NY:: Funk & Wagnalls. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1968. Hardcover. Book club edition. Very good in a good age darkened and foxed dust jacket. . Funk & Wagnalls, hardcover books
1969rif. 101884Venice:: Alfieri. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1969. Hardcover. A collection of poems. First edition. Bumped upper corner light foxing on top and fore edges else very good or better in like dust jacket. . Alfieri, hardcover books
1969rif. 21080Venice: Alfieri edizioni d’arte 1969. First edition. 54 pp. Small spot on fore-edge else very near fine in like dust jacket. Illustrated by Paul Jenkins abstract American painter who did very few book projects. Dated Dec 1969 and INSCRIBED by Wittenborn “To Barbara Morgan / - far too seldom seen! / For Peace a happy / new year / Joyce Wittenborn.” Venice: Alfieri edizioni d’arte unknown books
1967rif. 578685London: Universal Edition 1967. Softcover. Fine. First edition. Tall octavo. Stapled printed wrappers. Fine. Prints musical settings by Hugh Woods for three separate chorus: The Hawk in the Rain by Ted Hughes; Sirens by James Joyce from Ulysses and All We by Edwin Muir. Universal Edition unknown books
1967rif. 155673London: Universal Edition 1967. First edition. Softcover. 16 pages. Includes musical scores for Ted Hughes' "The Hawk in the Rain" an extract from James Joyce's "Ulysses" and Edwin Muir's "All We." A near fine copy in stapled wrappers. Uncommon. Universal Edition unknown books
1973rif. 307507Sacramento CA: California Legislature 1973. Paperback. 152p. stapled wraps 8.5x11 inches a few small rust stains on front wrap else very good condition. California Legislature paperback books
1981rif. 85917Toronto:: Art Gallery of Ontario. Very Good. 1981. Paperback. 091876722 . Exhibition catalog. Text is in English and French. Color and black and white illustrations throughout. First edition paperback. Very good in oblong illustrated wraps. . Art Gallery of Ontario, paperback books
1970rif. 299512Vancouver: University of British Columbia 1970. Paperback. 152p. fiction poetry illustrations very good paperback journal in original pictorial wraps. University of British Columbia paperback books
1993rif. 52254Collegeville MN: The Liturgical Press. Very Good. 1993. Hardcover. 0814622941 . Very Good condition with bumped corners edgewear and soiling; .This book is a compilation of devotions for morning and evening prayers. It offers different prayers for a variety of situations and includes scripture references for each. The book is easy to follow and includes helpful tips for prayer.; 8vo; 671 pages; FSA . The Liturgical Press hardcover books
