Rather press (68 résultats)

Softcover. Etat : Fine. Limited Edition. 8vo. Limited to 200 copies. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionally packaged and shipped promptly.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Limited Edition. Limited edition, one of 175 copies. Octavo in dust jacket. B&W illustrations, map. Condition: slight toning to DJ spine; else fine in near fine DJ. 108 pages.

stiff paper wrappers. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 17, (3) pages. A gathering of sayings from important printers concerning various aspects of private press printing. Rather Press (illustrateur).

Trade Paperback. First Edition. 18 pages plus a page of 'Printer's Progress'. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in decorated red wrappers (paperback), sewn.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Signed by Rather and Clifton Ruth. Book has a two inch line of insect damage to middle of front hinge and four inches to back hinge, with three tiny holes caused by damage to front spine gutter as well, four small holes as well to back spine gutter, small bump at top of back. book manages to be quite clean and presentable in spite of the holes with clean pages and a solid binding. Photos on request. Good reading copy only. …

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Poor. 1st Edition. First. Limited to 150 numbered copies. One chip and several tears to d/j.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good+. Limited Edition. Very good plus with slight cover discoloration along spine. A fine press booklet limited to 150 copies printed by letterpress. Reproduces a talk given by the author to the Society of California Archivists at Bancroft Library in 1975. Eight pages in printed stiff paper covers.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Limited Edition. 8vo. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionally packaged and shipped promptly.

Hardbound. Etat : Good. Limited Edition. Description: This copy is Signed by Lois and Clif Rather. Includes a few black and white illustrations. This is number 113 of 151 copies. Clif Rather says of Kipling in his colophon, 'Printer's Progress': ''He was just a young fellow eager to get ahead and impress the folks back home by his wit and sophistication. Maybe we shouldn't be too hard on him. He was in San Francisco for only a short time but made quite an impression (not altogether favorable) which was remembered for a long time.'' BINDNG/CONDITION: green pictorial boards with darker green cloth at the spine; the top edge is bumped, otherwise Very Good condition; no dust jacket. references, index. Mustard-tan endpapers. about 10.5 inches tall by 7 inches wide. 80 pages.…

Hardcover. First Edition. 83 pages. Handset and handsewn and cased by Clif and Lois Rather. First edition (first printing). Limited edition, #34/150 copies. Near fine in decorated red paper over boards and gray cloth covers with bright gilt lettering on spine. Top of covers are faded, else fine. No dust jacket as issued. Prospectus for book included.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 20 pages in bright orange wraps. Wraps and interior, clean and bright. Thread binding is secure.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Limited. One of 175 copies. Has the call number on the spine, a card pocket at the front free endpaper and other typical library marks and stickers. The flaps of the DJ are taped to the boards. The DJ look to have a little wear and is in a clear protective sleeve. There is a spot on the front that may be on the DJ or the clear protective sleeve. The hinges are good. The inside pages are bright and look unmarked. The map illustration and other illustrations are all present, however one of the illustrations is bound out of order from what is stated at the illustrations contents page.…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. One tiny hole in the upper edge of the spine. #83/150. Charming and nicely printed history of William Ralston's Bonanza Theater in San Francisco. Illustrated (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. No Jacket. 1st edition, Limited. First edition, hardcover, signed by author and publisher (Clif Rather), limited no. 86/151, has ding to top edge of front board near spine with short tear to paper covering board and other light edgewear, very slight bumps to corners, and light rubbing, otherwise a solid VG+ copy. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. shows minor wear.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. 4to. 2 illustrations. Dust jacket (unclipped; slightly soiled). Fine. 88 pages. No signatures or bookplates. Number 42 of 150 numbered copies.

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. SIGNED and inscribed by The Rathers. Softcover booklet bound in orange soft card boards with yellow thread. With advice to printers printed on elegant paper. With letter laid in from the Rather Press, signed by Lois Rather. Covers and page very bright, but with some mild little folds and creasing at top edges. Signed by Author(s).…

Etat : Good. One printed card with a poetic greeting to Clif and Lois at Moxon Press. Very good, with pin holes upper left margin, suitable for framing.

Trade Paperback. First Edition. 7 pages. Inscribed by the author on front cover: 'Affectionately, Lois.' First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in white printed wrappers (paperback), sewn. Signed By Author.

Trade Paperback. First Edition. 13 pages. Woodcut illustrations by Lois. First edition (first printing). Limited edition, #28/80 copies. A near fine copy in illustrated green wrappers (paperback), sewn.

Hardcover. First Edition. 114 pages with page of 'Printer's Comments'. Limited to 100 copies. A history of the Southern Pacific Railroad, with special emphasis on the railroad's impact on the settlement of California's San Joaquin Valley. First edition (first printing). Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Dust jacket is tanned and faded on spine and edges.…

Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Limited edition of 150 copies, number 49. Fine copy. 117 pps.

Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Limited edition of 150 copies, number 105. Fine copy. 133 pps.

Hard Bound Volume. Etat : Very Good. First Edition.

Unknown. 26 pages. Limited to 60 copies. Inscribed by the author on front cover: 'For Paul, with affection, Lois Rather.' First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in blue printed wrappers (paperback), sewn. Signed By Author.

Trade Paperback. First Edition. 19 pages. Limited to 27 copies. Cover illustration by Lois. Signed by the author on front free endpaper. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in pink illustrated wrappers (paperback), sewn. Signed By Author.

Etat : Near fine. First edition. Limited first printing of this linocut flower language book from the Rather Press. 8.25'' x 7''. Original brown and red pictorial wrappers. Illustrated in red. [24] pages. Wrapper with a touch of edgewear. Bright.

Trade Paperback. First Edition. 14 pages, Limited to 28 copies. Illustrated with a B/W photograph of a young Lois with parents and siblings on front porch. Signed by the author on title page. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy indecorated white paper wrappers (paperback), sewn. Signed By Author.…

Trade Paperback. First Edition. 21 pages. Limited to 100 copies. Color linocuts by Lois. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in illustrated brown wrappers (paperback), sewn.

Trade Paperback. First Edition. 12 pages. Signed by the author on title page: 'Greetings Lois and Clif.' First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in decorated blue wrappers (paperback), sewn. Signed By Author.