Owners inscription in pencil on reverse of ffep, dated 1915. Edition limited to 2,000 numbered copies, signed by the translator. Removing foxing stains on books, papers, photographs. Slightly foxed introduces its readers to books that are no longer new and fashionable but have lasting appeal. Autobiography from barter books ltd browse recent arrivals.
So declared a foxed reader just the other day, and were delighted to add a new book to our list of clothbound pocket hardbacks this winter. There is a book plate on the front inside cover of each volume. Slightly foxed books online store browse our bookshelves. Slightly foxed the literary magazine for booklovers. Its more likely that the conditions that caused foxing or mold growth on a book would affect others in the same environment. Slightly foxed by fox, angela and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of an unspecified number of copies bound in the publishers delux blue leather binding and signed by searle on the verso of the title page. Edges foxed, slight browning adjacent to plates, otherwise near fine in sunned and lightly worn priceclipped d.
Rare acquisitions b165 by blackwells bookshop issuu. Single page introduction by searle at the front and 4pp humorous glossary of book collecting terms at the end of the book. Specially selected titles by contributors to slightly foxed magazine. The typography and binding were designed by jan tschichold. Light wear and a few foxmarks to wraps, spine browned, otherwise very good. Slightly foxed is a handsome handful of thick creaminess, always with lovely covers, and would make a great present for someone who likes books. None of the books in the essays are new, but theyve all made an impression.
In 2019 we received a cheque from a generous subscriber to use in any way we wished, and we decided to commission a new slightly foxed bookplate from the illustrator and printmaker clare curtis, who did the cover illustration for issue 56. Ali moy please can you tell me what slightly foxed. Slight foxing to some plates and slightly rubbed boards but still a striking set of this stirring work. There are photo examples of the terms indicated with a camera but please keep in mind that book. Partly and sheet with foreword of the same more strongly stained, text pages in places with slightly visible water margins, book block throughout slightly foxed, plate ii plate 1 with backed tear, the plate minimally torn in places, altogether compact copy. We have both the early thomas cook and james heath editions. Carr was born in thirsk junction, carlton miniott, yorkshire, into a wesleyan methodist family. A most attractive early victorian half calf with gilt raised bands, twin labels and gilt tooled panels. Ars sacra 800 1200 abebooks abebooks shop for books. The book includes a combined glossary and index, and the plates depict fortification plans and profiles. Light shelf wear, edges slightly foxed, tape stains and some foxing to endpapers, browning from acid migration on and opposite plates, otherwise very good in priceclipped d. We will advise postage costs and delivery times, which will vary from those quoted by abe. Standard text for both armies, classic civil war tactics.
The cultural contexts and poetic practice of the huajian ji collection from among the flowers harvard east asian monographs pdf kindle. Although unsightly and a negative factor in the value of the paper item for collectors, foxing does not affect the actual integrity of the paper. Foxing is very common in antique books due to the paper used and can certainly be. Foxing is an agerelated process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps, old paper money and certificates. Jacket is a good example and has protected the book so it is in bright clean excellent condition. Portfolio browned, chipped, and worn with a few small stains, plate 6 foxed, leaf with key to plates browned and foxed. Edges slightly foxed, text browned adjacent to plates, otherwise fine in lightly rubbed dj with sunned spine. Foxed definition of foxed by oxford dictionary on lexico. For the collector of modern first editions however def. Does it have an interesting, well designed or famous bookplate. Full calf binding, skillfully rebacked, with gilt ornaments on the spine fish, ship, butterfly, snake.
The glassine wrappers are darkened, and fragile to the edges. Carr was given the same christian name as his father and the middle name lloyd, after david lloyd george, the liberal chancellor of the exchequer. Pictures of tanned and foxed pages in collectible books. The title, slightly foxed refers to a description of a book s physical quality, commonly used in the secondhand book trade. Our team will pair you with reads that hit the spot. Ex libris the slightly foxed bookplate slightly foxed. Books by slightly foxed contributors recommended reading. Foxed definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Id somehow convinced myself it meant something like slightly confused. The name may derive from the fox like reddishbrown color of the stains, or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. The covers are quite rubbed and worn with rounding of the corners. Henry shaw dresses and decorations of the middle ages 1843. Bryan, in his biographical and critical dictionary of painters and engravers 1816 states.
Fully illustrated throughout with sixty full page colour plates by searle, each with a humorous book related title on the opposite leaf. Mottes was the first complete english translation of the principia. Loncope homestead, main and prairie with rice hotel in background, rice institute main building, and fine arts museum. Foxing folio society devotees librarything librarything. Slightly foxed editions is a series of beautifully produced little pocket hardback reissues of classic memoirs, all of them highly absorbing and irresistibly collectable.
Its rather like that voice you always hope to hear behind you in old bookshops. Join food writer, mystery enthusiast and slightly foxed contributor kate young for an exploration of food in crime. Slightly foxed magazine its all about books, really. The darvill gallery is pleased to offer a large collection of authentic, original william hogarth engravings. Text slightly foxed, while remaining entire legible. Somewhat common from times when collectors used to remove the dust jacket and fold it for safe storage. Lewis carroll philip gough the adventures of alice in. Instead of books currently marketed by big publishers, slightly foxed tends to examine older and more obscure titles. Dec 28, 2011 slightly foxed young writers competition entrants must be 26 or under 1,0002,000 word article on a favourite book published within the last 26 years, and not yet featured in slightly foxed articles can cover all genres of fiction and nonfiction including poetry and short story collections competition opens 8th october 2011. Front free endpaper signed by author and dated 8251. Slightly bumped and rubbed corners, rubbed spine folds and extremities. Gilt tops, other edges slightly foxed and some untrimmed pages. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover.
Our writers are an eclectic bunch, but all passionate about sharing their. Literary gifts an affordable bookplate featuring an original linocut by one of our favourite slightly foxed cover artists, clare curtis. The hinges are cracking at the ends, but internally the text is tight. If we dig a little deeper into these issues, the four major determinants of worth. Our boxes ship the 1st and the 15th of each month, depending on when you place your order.
You might be wondering precisely what a bookplate is, whether it is a newer. It is to encourage readers to take literary risks and alleviate the fear of picking a bad book match. The free foxed news newsletter featuring articles from the quarterly, extracts from books, event invitations, latest releases, news from behind the scenes at foxed hq, offers from our partners, and other bookish content goes out to readers around the world by email several times each month. A note with the complete catalogue of his etched work is attached. The name may derive from the foxlike reddishbrown color of the stains, or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved.
May i know if foxed book could contaminate other books. The personalized book selection you didnt realize was missing from your life. The title, slightly foxed refers to a description of a books physical quality, commonly used in the secondhand book trade. Book collecting 35 book design 41 bookbinding 41 books about books 946 bookselling 45 calligraphy 35 cartography 3 censorship 5 childrens books 18 civil aviation 63 custer 90 fine press 33 forgery 11 genadmsigned 10 hidyapril2019 18 history of printing 67 illuminated manuscripts 46 illustrated books 44. Book collecting guide abebooks glossary of book terms. Foxed foxing brown spotting of the paper caused by a chemical reaction, generally found in 19th century books, particularly in steel engravings of the period. Any flaw, such as a bumped corner, a slightly sunned spine, rubbing, slight soiling. Every single book slightly foxed publish is superb. Worn book that has complete text pages including those with maps or plates but may lack endpapers, halftitle, etc.
This new generic bookplate is produced on fine cream acidfree paper to the same high standard as our earlier bookplates, but because it leaves space for you to write your own name rather than having it individual ly printed, it costs considerably less. Each quarterly issue features contributing writers personal essays on a book of their choice. I never buy foxed books no matter the condition otherwise. Titlepage browned, slightly foxed, a few stains, with the margins of the plates somewhat frayed. His father joseph, the eleventh son of a farmer, went to work for the railways, eventually becoming a station master for the north eastern railway. With frontispieces, engraved half titles, maps including 1 folding map of the battle of waterloo and 50 engraved plates. I dont think crosscontamination is much of an issue.
One of only 150 copies, numbered and signed by searle. Viewed over several decades, the genre of language of flower books provides a broad perspective on the development of chromolithography, trade publications, gift books, bindings, and the book buying habits of the 19th century. Neat private ownership stamp on slightly foxed and creased free endsheet, edges a bit rubbed, but a good, sound copy. A person who breaks up books to sell the plates separately, or the book itself when the. A bookplate or bookplate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as exlibris latin for from the books or library, is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Slightly foxed is an independentminded literary magazine. Slightly foxed is a british quarterly literary magazine. Just pluck at random from the catalogue and happiness is guaranteed. Foxing is an agerelated process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps, old paper money and. A biographical dictionary of bookplates from the workshop of ralph beilby. Multiple sources on the web suggest that foxing has more than one cause, such as storage conditions, acidity and metals in the paper, and fungal growth. The pages inside are clean and bright, but the tissue guards are slightly foxed. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers.
Half red roan, pebble cloth sides slight wear, remnants of paper labels on covers of vol. Book plates are full page illustrations, pictures, or photographs that are printed separately from the text of the book, but they are bound in during production. We also have the same plates as above from the 1858. Original publishers blue cloth lettered gilt on spine. In a nutshell, a foxed books pages have some spotting, ranging from sort. Slightly foxed magazine its all about books, really good. Our goal isnt just to get you reading, it is to put the right pages in your hand. Well also tell you a little bit more about sources for discovering new. We asked her for a lasting image that would sum up the spirit of slightly foxed, and this is the elegant result. One of an unspecified number of copies bound in the publishers scarce variant delux bright red leather binding and signed by searle in black ink on the verso of the title page. There is some browning and foxing of the pages in the text. Select how many books you would like in your shipment and fill out the reader profile. Pages surrounding illustration pages are slightly foxed. The colour drawings still are very vibrant and colourful.
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