[Binding, Fine- Stunning Elaborately Inlaid Binding DE SAUTY] Poems
by Keats, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Vale Press, 1898. First Edition Thus. First Edition Thus. Two volumes. Fine Condition. An utterly magnificent, elaborately inlaid binding (both covers and spine) by the renowned English (and later American) bookbinder, Alfred de Sauty, who is widely regarded as one of the finest bookbinders of the early 1900Ãs, originally working as a finisher for Riviere. De Sauty then designed bindings for the prestigious Hampstead Bindery, taught bookbinding in England, and later emigrated to the U.S. to become the head of the esteemed bindery at R. R. Donnelley in Chicago (see below). In this exquisite binding for the Vale Press Keats (1898) we find an intricately and finely designed inlaid binding with OVER 250 individual inlaid pieces of varying colored morocco in a highly appealing design. The covers are filled with gathered leaves and grape clumps forming and emanating from the sides, and all coming together in a central, interwoven group. There are gilt-stamped winding vines, as well as attractive gold stippling at the sides. The back cover has the same inlaid motif, but with a different design altogether, with four grape blossoms meeting in the center. The spine, with five raised bands, is similarly adorned with inlaid pieces, and gilt lettering. Attractive gilt-ruled dentelles, with gilt-stamped signature of the binder in each volume, at bottom, front: ìDE SAUTY.î Marbled endpapers, TEG, others untrimmed. The first edition of the Keats Vale Press, which features a fabulous double-spread title page designed by Charles Ricketts and cut on wood by Bernard Sleigh. Woodcut vine-patterned initials throughout by Ricketts. Housed in likely its original red watered-silk chemises (with some wear). A truly remarkable binding in both the intricacy of its inlaid artistry, as well as the beauty of the design composition, by Alfred de Sauty (1870 -1949). The two-volume set is in fine condition. Sarah Prideaux said of De Sauty: ì...his work is of considerable merit. His inlays are distinguished for the taste shown in the association of colors, and his finishing has some of the brilliant qualities of the French School, seen particularly in the finely studded tooling of which he seems particular fond.î Both volumes are literally pristine, with absolutely no signs of wear, having been kept safe from wear and light in their protective cases.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6211
- Title
- [Binding, Fine- Stunning Elaborately Inlaid Binding DE SAUTY] Poems
- Author
- Keats, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Vale Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1898
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Nudelman Rare Books
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About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
Biblio member since 2011
Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
Glossary
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- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Leaves
- Very generally, "leaves" refers to the pages of a book, as in the common phrase, "loose-leaf pages." A leaf is a single sheet...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...