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192916922London: Nonesuch Press 1929 One of 1200 copies for sale by the Nonesuch Press. Another 400 copies were sold in the United States by Random House. Designed by Francis Meynell and composed by T.W. Hay. The text is taken from the first known edition of Glanvill's translation 1688. . Original full limp parchment with gilt decoration and gilt title on spine. Octavo. With a title-page vignette of astrological symbols printed in red and black. Also with eight headpieces in blue and gray with gold accents all hand-stenciled by T.L. Poulton. Printed in Janson type on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. Minor toning to front cover and to edges. A near-fine copy of a beautiful Nonesuch Press production. In the Nonesuch Century Meynell noted: "Usually a stenciled illustration is printed in black and color is thereafter applied to the key pattern. Here there is no printing at all: the whole decoration is stenciled." Nonesuch Press, unknown
1695AQ26436London: Printed for R. Bently 1695. 12 152pp. Without initial two blank leaves. Contemporary blind-tooled mottled calf. Lightly rubbed and marked some loss to head of spine. Without pastedowns later armorial bookplate of John Jones of Llanarth Court Monmouthshire to verso of upper board small worm-track to foot of text-block touching text in places. The second English edition translated by poet John Glanvill 1663/4-1735 of Fontenelle's popular cosmographical discourse; an early and significant Enlightenment work and the first example in French of a learned work directed at an educated but non-specialised public. First published in 1686 the book was promptly translated to numerous languages with the first edition in English appearing in 1687. ESTC R212866 Wing F1417. Second edition. 12mo. Printed, for R. Bently unknown
121614London The Nonesuch Press 1929. . Number 1030 of 1600 limited edition copies printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press; 8vo 21 x 13.5 cm; numbered in pen to limitation page colour-stencilled decorations by T.L. Poulton; publisher's japanese vellum gilt device to upper cover spine lettered in gilt top-edge gilt others uncut small stain to rear cover housed in the original paper-covered card slipcase printed in gold on a blue-green ground a lovely example; ix 1 138 2pp.<br /> An excellent example of the Nonesuch Press edition of this important Enlightenment work by the French philosopher Bernard de Fontenelle here appearing in English translation with colour-stencilled illustrations by T.L. Poulton.<br /><br />The text popularised the theory of cosmic pluralism derived from Descartes and Copernicus that there are other planets in addition to Earth which could harbour life.<br /> [London], The Nonesuch Press, 1929. hardcover
1929887P25London: The Nonesuch Press 1929. Vellum. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". T. L. Poulton. A Nonesuch limited edition of the important Enlightenment scientific work by Bernard de Fontenelle a smart work in the original slipcase. A limited edition work limited to 1600 copies for sale by the Nonesuch Press of which this is numbered 1108. In the original publisher's limp vellum wraps in the original publisher's decorative slipcase in a very good condition.A popular early science work on cosmic pluralism a fascinating work on astronomy.This was Fontenelle's most famous work first published in France in 1686 and indeed was one of the first major works of the Age of Enlightenment.Fontenelle is known for his accessible treatment of scientific subjects during the beginnings of the Age of Enlightenment.This edition uses the 1688 translation by John Glanvill.Colour-stencilled decorations throughout by T. L. Poulton. The Nonesuch Press specialised in limited edition and private press. They were founded by Francis Meynell his second wife Vera Mendel and their friend David Garnett. Their aspiration was for their publications to be aligned with the same aesthetic standards as the private press movement. They were unusual as they used a small Albion press to design the books but had them printed by commercial printers. In doing so books with the quality of a fine-press were produced but available to a wider audience at lower prices. In the original publisher's vellum wraps. Externally generally smart with light discolouration as is usual with a vellum binding. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Slipcase is a little worn with rubbing to the extremities in a very good condition. Very Good Indeed The Nonesuch Press hardcover
19296000536Nonesuch Press 1929. Softcover. Good/No jacket. Vellum covers. Front hinge broken. #723/1200cc. Nonesuch Press unknown
0266740294.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
192930368London: The Nonesuch Press 1929. Limited edition. Wraps. Very Good. T.L. Poulton. Limited and Numbered Edition. #1240 of an edition of 1600 1200 copies for sale by the Nonesuch Press and 400 copies for sale in the United States by Random House 1929. A Very Good copy. 8vo. 138 pp. bound in limp parchment with gilt decoration and gilt title on spine. Title-page vignette of astrological symbols printed in red and black eight headpieces in blue and gray with gold accents all hand-stenciled by T.L. Poulton. Printed in Janson type on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. Covers lightly soiled and rubbed particularly the spine. Spine lettering somewhat dulled. Parchment causing creasing to paste downs. Small area of front end paper browned by laid in paper. Tight with clean text. Lacking slipcase. Nonesuch Press was a private press founded in 1922 in London by Francis Meynell his second wife Vera Mendel and their mutual friend David Garnett co-owner of Birrell & Garnett's bookshop in Soho's Gerrard Street in the basement of which the press began. The Nonesuch Press unknown
192900101209<p>England: The Nonesuch Press 1929. 1929. Softcover limited edition. Numbered this is No. 1006. THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE PRINT-ON-DEMAND COPY OR A MORE RECENT EDITION. THIS IS THE RARE 1929 ENGLISH LIMITED EDITION. John Glanvill's translation with a prologue by David Garnett. Only 1200 copies for sale by The Nonesuch Press; 400 copies for sale in the United States by Random House. Book designed by Francis Meynell composed by T. W. Hay at the Nonesuch Press printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. Color-stenciled decorations by T.L. Poulton. Top edge gilded. Tiny gilt decorations on binding person flying in the air; deckled pages; 137 numbered pages plus limitation page and one page noting printing location England. Condition: Title of book on spine mostly worn not readable. Two leaves of the Prologue section un-opened not opened by knife at publisher. Binding lightly age toned light soiling and wear several small holes from binding of the book. Gift inscription on first blank. Some wrinkling mostly to endpapers. Leaf 137/138 has piece missing not affecting text --- perhaps the signatures were gathered and published that way. Overall: Good Plus. A beautifully produced work by the famous high quality private press Nonesuch Press in England established in 1923. This work was first published in 1686 notable because it is one of the first to attempt to explain scientific theories in popular mainstream language. The story is a series of conversations between a philosopher and a marquise who walk in marquise's garden at night gaze at the stars and discuss key issues such as the possibility of life on other planets or stars. The dialogues were more influential than any other work in securing acceptance of the Copernican system still far from commanding universal support in 1686. A highly collectible rare book. Note: We are a well-established well-respected ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Numbred Limited Edition. Limited Edition. Soft Cover Binding. Good Plus.</p> The Nonesuch Press paperback
1929327644London: Nonesuch 1929. Limited. hardcover. John Glanvill's Translation with a Prologue by David Garnett. Illustrated with 7 color stencil vignette. 140pp. Short 8vo full limp vellum small dark spot at top of spine; uncut edges t.e.g. London: Nonesuch Press 1929. A very good copy.<br/> <br/> Limited numbered edition. A delightful classic of 17th century science.<br/> <br/> Nonesuch unknown
192966755UK: The Nonesuch Press 1929. First edition. Vellum. Very Good. Softcover limp vellum with slipcase. 8to. ix138 pp. Colour stencils by T. L. Poulton. Translation from French by John Glanvill 1688. Number 422 of limited print run of 1600 copies. Bookplate From the Library of Sherman Kingsbury Ellis on front flyleaf. <br /> <br /> Foredge and foot untrimmed. Gilt head. Visible bands. Text clean. Foxing along the gilt head. Front cover stamped in gold depicting three flying women trailing stars. Title stamped in gold on spine. Covers show moderate rubbing marks and the spine is sunned. Binding strong and square. <br /> <br /> Original cardboard slipcase covered in green paper with gilt starbursts. Heavily chipped around the edges and sunned on the foredge but still square and strong. The Nonesuch Press unknown
1929MK004London: The Nonesuch Press 1929. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. No. 867 of an edition limited to 1600 copies 400 for sale in the U.S. hand-numbered on rear colophon bound in limp vellum lettered in gilt deckled text block edges with top edge in gilt slipcased. Designed by Francis Meynell composed by T. W. Hay printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. Minor tanning/foxing to covers with a hint of dampstaining along back cover fore-edge bend/crease to bottom back corner. Slightly foxed endpapers former owner's illus. book plate mounted inside front cover interior otherwise clean and unmarked. Minor shelf wear to slipcase. Glanvill's 1688 translation. The Nonesuch Press Paperback
1929229923London: Nonesuch 1929. hardcover. very good. John Glanvill's Translation with a Prologue by David Garnett. Illustrated with 7 color stencil vignette. 140pp. Short 8vo full limp vellum lightly dust soiled; uncut edges t.e.g. Housed in a patterned board slipcase. London: Nonesuch Press 1929. A very good copy in a good slipcase.<br/> <br/> Limited numbered edition. A delightful classic of 17th century science.<br/> <br/> Nonesuch unknown
102068447X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1334382689.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
19293732119The Nonesuch Press 1929. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Translated by John Glanvill. Slipcase in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item400grams ISBN: The Nonesuch Press hardcover
1929green134133Nonesuch Press. Very Good. . 1929 Nonesuch Press 1688 translation limited edition 1200 copies number 478 soft vellum covers in decorated slipcase printed on van gelderpaper at the Curwen press . 1929. Hardcover. Nonesuch Press hardcover
1929030848London: The Nonesuch Press 1929. Book. Illus. by T.L. Poulton. Near Fine. Soft cover. Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Full vellum wraps gilt bottom front cover bumped faintly soiled. Limited edition 814 of 1200. Pages uncut. Interior crisp and clean. Translated from French by John Glanvill. This book of philosophy for women masquerades as fiction. The Nonesuch Press Paperback
1695022392London: R. Bently. Full leather rebacked with new endpapers. Second Edition so stated. This work explained the heliocentric model of the universe. It is Fontenelles most famous work and one of the first major works of the Age of Enlightenment. From the library of Sydney Ross with only the adhesive remnant of his bookplate. Very Good. . Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. 1695. R. Bently hardcover
1385205903.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1436909848.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1929007157London: The Nonesuch Press 1929. Book. Near Fine. Vellum. Limited and Numbered Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. #1546 of an edition of 1600 1200 copies for sale by the Nonesuch Press and 400 copies for sale in the United States by Random House. John Glanvill's translation of 1688. Designed by Francis Meynell printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press colour-stencil decorations by T.L. Poulton. Near Fine gilt at spine a bit dulled yet legible prior owner bookplate and gift inscription front end pages rear end page toned from old paper laid in. Lacking the slipcase. The Nonesuch Press Hardcover
192913133Nonesuch Press 1929. Soft vellum covers gilt title to spine. Small gilt decoration to front cover. 21cm x 13.5cm. viii 138pp. Consists of 1200 copies for sale by the Nonesuch Press and 400 copies for the US by Random House - This is number 1486. It has been printed on Van Gelder paper at the Curwen Press. The colour stencilled decorations are by T. L. Poulton; the remainder are composed of astronomical signs. Minor darkening to spine contents clean and unmarked. Soft Cover. Very Good. Nonesuch Press Paperback
192946920England: The Nonesuch Press 1929. Limited to 1600 copies 8vo pp. x 138 2; full vellum with gilt title on spine and gilt design on upper cover t.e.g. color stencil illustrations by T. L. Poulton discoloration to binding along spine otherise a tight bright copy in decorated slipcase. Originally published in 1686 this book was one of the first to explore scientific concepts in popular language and one of the earliest to discuss the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The Nonesuch Press unknown
192981907Nonesuch Press. As New. 1929. Paperback. FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - AS NEW THE TEXT BLOCK IS PRISTINE CLEAN UNMARKED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - - x 138 pages. -- with a bonus offer-- . Nonesuch Press paperback
192922389London: Nonesuch Press 1929. Nonesuch Press unknown
