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n o n-adhesive binding vo l u m e ii 276. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. 1–2–&3– SEC TION SEWINGS. NonAdhesive Binding Volume II. Rochester, NY: Keith Smith Books, 1995, small 8vo., stiff paper wrappers. 315, (3) pages. $ 30.00 Reprint of the first edition. Written and drawn instructions for 122 sewings which yield four, to perhaps a hundred pages imposed as one, two or three sections. Almost all of these sewings on continuous limp paper supports were devised by Smith, as the book was written. Photos of bindings by twenty-eight contemporary binders and artists. Glossary included. [47244] 277. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. BOOKBIND ING FOR BOOK ARTISTS REQUIRING NO SPECIAL TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT. Book No. 181. Rochester (NY): Keith Smith Books, 1998, 8vo., sewn, stiff paper wrappers. 3–424, (4) pages. $ 35.00 First edition, first printing. The sixth book on book design and bookbinding from the book artist K.A. Smith, with the assistance of the binder and teacher F.A. Jordan, covers the making of books from the selection of paper from the standpoint of binding requirements up to and including finishing. Three bindings suitable for nonprofessional (but not unskilled!) binders are emphasized: pamphlet binding in boards, flat back (cased) binding, and tight back (rounded and backed) quarter leather. There are many photographic illustrations and clear drawings of structures, materials, processes and finished products. With notes, a glossary, indexes and a list of paper and leather suppliers. [53429] n o n-adhesive binding vo l u m e iii 278. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. EXPOSED SPINE SEWINGS. NonAdhesive Binding Volume III. Rochester: Keith Smith Books, (1997), 8vo., stiff paper wrappers. 315, (3) pages. $ 30.00 Reprint of the first edition. Volume III of Smith’s series on Non- Adhesive Binding describes a variety of techniques for sewing across the spine including Greek Binding, Celtic Weave and Caterpillar as well as nine various Coptic sewings. Illustrated with photographs by contemporary binders. [46159] 279. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. NONADHE SIVE BINDING (SHEETS). New York: The Sigma Foundation, 1990, thick 8vo., unbound sections. 318, (2) pages. $ 30.00 Untrimmed folders and gathered sections, suitable for binding. [33465] [ 34 ] n o n-adhesive binding vo l u m e 1 280. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. NONADHE SIVE BINDING, <strong>BOOKS</strong> WITHOUT PASTE OR GLUE. Volume I. Book No. 128. New York: Keith Smith Books, (2003), thick 8vo., stiff paper wrappers. 351+(1) pages. $ 30.00 Revised and expanded edition. A practical manual which demonstrates basic as well as very elaborate bindings constructed without adhesives and requiring no presses or other heavy equipment. Smith approaches binding as an integral part of the overall statement of the book so that the physical design becomes an extension of the content. This edition contains 264 drawn illustrations and 123 photo reproductions by thirty-seven binders and book artists. Includes glossary and index. [32473] 281. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. QUICK LEATHER BINDING. NonAdhesive Binding Volume V. Rochester, NY: Keith Smith Books, 2002, 8vo., stiff paper wrappers. 317, (3) pages. $ 30.00 First edition. The author’s aim is to break away from traditional binding, yet keep the structures strong and the material archival. He strips away unnecessary steps, such as rounding and backing, and speeds up others, since he is working on books of 1–5, sections- -quick leather bindings, with no paste or glue. Divided into sections on preliminaries, covers, continuous support sewings, and a glossary. Illustrated throughout with drawings and diagrams. [73122] n o n-adhesive binding vo l u m e iv 282. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. SMITH’S SEW ING SINGLE SHEETS. NonAdhesive Binding Volume IV. Rochester, NY: Keith Smith Books, 2001, small 8vo., stiff paper wrappers. 331, (5) pages. $ 30.00 First edition. This is the fourth book in Smith’s series on Non- Adhesive Binding. Precisely written and drawn instructions are provided for several variations on ways to bind single sheets of paper, board, Plexiglas or even metal. The bindings open flat to any page which makes for handsome and functional albums. Photos in blackand-white of bindings by other contemporary binders and artists are also featured. Includes glossary and indexes. [65268] 283. (Bookbinding) Smith, Keith A. STRUCTURE OF THE VISUAL BOOK. Book No. 95. New York: Keith Smith Books, 2003, 8vo., stiff paper wrappers. 431+(1) pages. $ 35.00 Expanded Fourth Edition has been almost doubled in size to 432 pages. More than a revision, this is almost a new book within the previous. Contains over 450 photographs of artists books from 148 contemporary book artists from around the world. [78452]
284. (Bookbinding) Sorgeloos, Claude. QUATRE SIECLE S DE RELIURE EN BELGIQUE, 1500– 1900, III. Bruxelles: Eric Speeckaert, 1998, 4to., stiff paper wrappers. 430 pages. $ 95.00 First edition, limited to 1000 copies. Volume three in a series of exhibitions and catalogues devoted to Belgian bookbindings. 190 books pictured and described in this catalogue from the Biblioteca Wittockiana (Brussels) exhibition of 1998/99. The catalogue also served as a bookseller’s catalogue for Eric Speeckaert. In French. Minor cover rubbing. [71468] 285. (Bookbinding) THE SPENCER COLLEC TION OF MODERN BOOK BINDINGS. With a Five page Introduction by Henry Kent. New York: New York Public Library, 1914, small 4to., stiff paper wrappers. (ii), 44 pages. $ 75.00 S-K 1422. First edition. (Mejer no.1442). Contains a number of separate plates showing the work of Michel, Gruel, Lortic and others. The books in the collection are described in great detail. Wrappers chipped along edges. Ownership inscription in pencil. [13982] [ 35 ] 286. (Bookbinding) Storm Van Leeuwen, Van. DE MEE ST OPMERKELIJKE BOEKBANDEN UIT EIGEN BEZIT. Gravenhage: Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 1983, 4to., later cloth with original front cover bound in back, leather spine label. 171 pages. $ 65.00 First edition. (Schmidt-Künsemüller 1017) A catalog from the ‘s-Gravenhage (Netherlands) 1983 exhibition of “remarkable” bookbindings from their Royal Library. The catalog is divided by age: middle ages, renaissance, etc. Entries include biographical information about the binder as well as specifics relating to the volume on display. All 169 entries are illustrated in black-and-white at rear. Indexed. In Dutch. [71272] 287. (Bookbinding) Strand, Gustav. AUGUST SANDGREN, MENNE SKET OG BOGBIND EREN. N.P.: n.p., n.d. (but 1952), 8vo., stiff paper wrappers, dust jacket. pp. 9–39+(1) followed by 17 plates showing bindings. $ 55.00 Limited to 100 copies according to a handwritten note in the back. A study of the binding work executed by August Sandgren. With a presentation from the author dated 1952 on the inside of the front cover. Jacket is split along hinge. With the Randeria bookplate. [72453] 288. Strauss, Victor. PRINTING INDUSTRY, AN INTRODUCTION TO ITS MANY BRANCHE S PROCE SSE S AND PRODUCTS. New York: Printing Industries of America, (1967), thick 8vo., cloth, dust jacket. xvi, 814, (2) pages. $ 45.00 First edition. A massive book covering all aspects of the printing industry. Includes sections on illustration and binding methods. Jacket chipped. [8091] 289. (Printing) THE THIRTEENTH YEAR BOOK, 1934–1935. London: School of Printing, 1934– 1935, 4to., stiff paper wrappers. Specimens followed by 124 pages. $ 45.00 Articles and examples of fine printing including tipped-in color work. Also has an article by G. Macdougall on “Some Research Problems on Bookbinding.” Light cover wear. [102761] 290. Thomas, Alan. GREAT <strong>BOOKS</strong> AND BOOK COLLECTORS. New York: Excalibur Books, (1983), 4to., cloth, dust jacket. 280 pages. $ 47.50 Reprint of first edition. With 40 color and 250 black-and-white illustrations. A survey of book production and collecting that should be in the library of all book collectors. With a 16-page chapter on bookbinding which includes 32 illustrations of bindings (Brenni no.346). [11194]
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