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Our September eNewsletter mailed on September 12!
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B2671. Complete Bk of Bookbinding
The Complete Book of Bookbinding
by Josep Cambras. 2004. 160pp. 9" x 11.75". Hardcover.
A summary of bookbinding techniques written by a professor of bookbinding at the Escola d'Arts i Oficis in Barcelona. It provides a precise, systematic, and fully illustrated approach to the craft. Everything is covered in detail: tools and materials, the parts of the book and the binding, and protective features.Handsome ideas for decorating the cover (stamping, gilding, engraving) abound, as do suggestions for restoration. Eight specific and detailed projects for binding form the heart of the volume, which includes binding in fabric, making a jacket with flaps for graphic works, and constructing a leather trimmed slipcase.
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B3054. Write Stuff: Collector's Guide to Inkwells...
The Write Stuff: A Collector's Guide to Inkwells, Fountain Pens, and Desk Accessories by Raymond and Beverly Jaegers. 2000 204pp. 8.5x11. Paper $26.95.
Covers inkwells, fountain pens, desk sets, blotters, letter openers and other desk accessories. Chapters include the history of ink and ink containers; the materials used for ink containers; inkwells and their designs and motifs; the history of pens; fountain pen makers and collecting; desk sets and
accessories; advertising items. Filled with B&W photos and illustrated advertisements (plus a 32-page full-color section).
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CL2309. Jean Formo Wall Calendar
The Living Word 2009 Wall Calendar. 12x8-7/8. Spiral
Jean Formo has provided 12 colorful calligraphic compositions for this religious wall calendar. The brief texts are taken from the letters of St Peter.
Jean has produced the wall calendar this year instead of an engagement calendar. For her engagement calendar for 2007 and 2008 see CL2307, CL2308 ($3.99) as long as stock lasts. There is no Jean Formo engagement calendar for 2009.
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CL2609. The Biblical Wall Calendar 2009 by Botts
The Biblical Year Wall Calendar 2009. 12"x12".
Tim Botts’ colorful and expressive calligraphy on a wall calendar! Each year images are chosen from his books and often reproduced larger than originally published. A great gift!
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CL2307. Jean Formo 2007 Calendar
Jean Formo’s 2007 Desk Calendar. The Year of
Our Lord. 5.75" x 8".
Jean has provided 56 full color calligraphic compositions. hese spiritual reflections are taken from the Bible, spiritual writers and folk wisdom. Each piece reproduced is done by hand with nibs, colored pencils, ink and paint (without any computer help!). This is Jean’s third engagement (desk) calendar. This one is perhaps more strongly Christian than previous years.
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CL2308. Jean Formo 2008 Calendar
Jean Formo’s 2008 Desk Calendar.The Year of Our Lord. 5.75"x8".
Jean has provided 56 full color calligraphic compositions. These spiritual reflections are taken from the Bible, spiritual writers and folk wisdom. Each piece reproduced is done by hand with nibs, colored pencils, ink and paint (without any computer help!). This is Jean’s fourth engagement (desk) calendar.
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CL2109. Proverbial Cat Calendar 2009
The Proverbial Cat Wall Calendar 2009. 12"x12".
Sydney Hauser's cats and calligraphy illustrate for us a collection of maxims, proverbs and adages. Charming!
Sydney also has a gift book and boxed cards.
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CL2109-M. Mini Proverbial Cat 2009 Calendar
The Proverbial Cat Mini Calendar 2009. 7"x7".
Sydney Hauser's cats and calligraphy illustrate for us a collection of maxims, proverbs and adages. Charming... in a very miniature way, of course. A fine small gift. Sydney also has a gift book and boxed cards.
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CL2709. Lindisfarne Gospel 2009 Wall Calendar
Lindisfarne Gospel 2009 Wall Calendar. 12x13. $13.99.
The Lindisfarne Gospels is one of the great masterpieces of early medieval book illumination. Produced in the early 8th century at Lindesfarne, an island monastic community near the coast of Northumberland (NE coast of what is today England). 12 richly colorful pages from this magnificient manuscript are reproduced including ones with incredible knotwork designs.
NOTE: These have a slightly bumped corner.
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C63. Lindisfarne Note Cards
Lindisfarne Note Cards. $14.95
Box of 20 cards & envelopes. Five each of four of the intricate full page illuminations from the manuscript. Cards are 4.75"x6.75".
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