"Private Presses and Their Books," is a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the private press movement, meticulously compiled by Will Ransom. This seminal work serves as both a narrative history and a definitive bibliography, documenting the aesthetic and philosophical underpinnings of small-scale, artisanal printing. Ransom traces the evolution of the private press from its Renaissance roots through the influential revivals of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The volume provides detailed accounts of ...
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"Private Presses and Their Books," is a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the private press movement, meticulously compiled by Will Ransom. This seminal work serves as both a narrative history and a definitive bibliography, documenting the aesthetic and philosophical underpinnings of small-scale, artisanal printing. Ransom traces the evolution of the private press from its Renaissance roots through the influential revivals of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The volume provides detailed accounts of various presses, examining their dedication to high-quality typography, fine paper, and exceptional binding. In addition to its historical analysis, the book includes extensive checklists of publications from numerous private presses, making it an indispensable resource for bibliophiles, collectors, and scholars of the graphic arts. It celebrates the craftsmen who prioritized artistic integrity over commercial gain, highlighting the significant impact these presses had on modern book design. By chronicling the achievements of individual printers and their unique contributions to the "Book Beautiful," Ransom offers a profound look into the intersection of literature and the decorative arts. This work remains a cornerstone for anyone interested in the legacy of fine printing and the enduring appeal of the handmade book. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $23.14, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
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Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $30.60, fair condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1976 by Ams Pr Inc.
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Fair. Ex-library with usual stamps stickers and markings This is a damaged book. May be ex-library, water-damaged, or spine creased/broken. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings and heavy wear. Standard-sized.
Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $75.94, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1976 by Ams Pr Inc.
Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $50.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by R.R. Bowker Company.
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Near Fine. First edition. Small quarto. 493pp. Owner name on the front fly. Lightly bumped at the corners and spine ends, spine lightly rubbed and a bit toned, small tear on the foredge of the half-title, still a near fine copy. From an edition of 1, 200 copies.
Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $53.00, good condition, Sold by Hourglass Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, BC, CANADA, published 1929 by R.R. Bowker.
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Good + No Jacket as Issued. Book Printed in a limited edition of 1200 copies; bound in reddish brown boards with gold lettering on front cover and spine; edge wear to boards particularly at the corners and at the top and bottom of the spine; tape residue on inside front cover and on front end paper; text block however is solid and clean.
Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $75.00, very good condition, Sold by Argosy Book Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by R.R. Bowker.
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Very good(+) Illustrated. 493pp. Thick 8vo, brick red cloth. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1929. Limited First Edition. A very good(+) bright copy. Study and bibliography of presses in England and the United States. One of 1200 copies printed.
Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $112.50, like new condition, Sold by James & Mary Laurie Bookseller rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by R. R. Bowker.
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Fine. Bound in publisher's original brown cloth with spine and cover stamped in gilt. Designed and printed at the Lakeside Press. One of 1, 200 copies. Library bookplate on front paste down end paper. Minimal bumping to fore corners. 6 x 9 inches. 493 pages.
Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $150.00, like new condition, Sold by James & Mary Laurie Bookseller rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by R. R. Bowker.
Add this copy of Private Presses and Their Books to cart. $75.00, very good condition, Sold by Alan Wofsy Fine Arts rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES, published by New York: Duschnes, 1963.
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8vo. 493 pp. Hard Covers. Very Good+. Maroon cloth covered boards. In protective mylar wraps. B&W illustrations. Scarce. From the Collection of the Art Historian Peter Selz.
