A list of books for sale. Some are duplicates while others have to go to make room.
Books for sale
If you see something you like – great! If not, check back soon as I will continue to add titles. This is not a fully automatic bookshop so interaction is required. Happy reading.
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If you’re interested in one or more of these books, send me an email. The easiest way to do this is by using the ‘send enquiry’ button.
List the title, order code, address and your EU VAT number (if applicable). I will calculate the shipping and make an invoice for the total cost, price + VAT (if applicable), + shipping for sales within Europe. That is why the weight is listed. I will make an effort to be quick.
You can also pick the book up in The Hague, by appointment.
In general the books are in a reasonable state, but I will note any major damage. These are used books, not bibliophile investments, but the quality is good enough to be of value to a practitioner.
Multiple requests for the same title will be handled in the order the emails are received.
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Current Titles
- Printing Types. Their History Forms, and Use. A Study in Survivals. Vol. I & II
- Marx, Karl. Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie. Gemeinverständliche Ausgabe. 2 unveränderte Auflage (6.—10. Tausend).
- [Sold]Modern Lettering and Calligraphy
- [Sold]A Letter to Philip Hofer On Certain Problems Connected with the Mechanical Cutting of Punches.
Printing Types. Their History Forms, and Use. A Study in Survivals. Vol. I & II
Updike, Daniel Berkeley
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1951. [292 I, 326 II pp], 1920
Two volumes. Second edition (1937), second printing. Binding and pages in good condition. Both vols with original dust jackets, though with minor tears, not perfect. Fewer errors than the 1927 edition, according to the author in the preface to the second. Publisher’s note:“[…] Printing Types is the master work of a master printer, collecting in two volumes a wealth of material once scattered through widely diverse sources. Everyone interested in the graphic arts will welcome the reissue of this classic on the art of printing, which has been unavailable for several years.” Both volumes labeled on the front inside cover: “Columbia University […] The School of Library Service […] Award in 1959 to Frank Xavier Deodene”.
165 × 240mm, 2080 gr.
Order Code: 2026-updike-01
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Marx, Karl. Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie. Gemeinverständliche Ausgabe. 2 unveränderte Auflage (6.—10. Tausend).
Marx, Karl
Berlin: Verlag der Lichtstrahlen, 1920. [330 pp], 1920
Very early edition of this economic theory that became a bestseller against all odds. Considerable wear on the spine, cover frayed, some pages detached. Inscribed “H. de Bruin, 11 April 1921”. Includes folded newspaper article from De Volkskrant, undated. Notable: “Nachdruck verboten”. This is currently not a rare copy. Comparable titles can be found at any bookmarket. The pricing is entirely speculative as to confuse the cognitive ability of friendly scapers. And besides, the title might just become relevant in the future. That said, the item is real and for sale, send inquiry if interested.
115 × 180mm, 271 gr.
Order Code: 2026-marx-01
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Modern Lettering and Calligraphy
Oliver, McLean, Mansell, Horn.
The Studio Publications London & New York, 1954
Used. First edition. Hardcover. Red linen, 144 pages. Spine has a torn bit. No dust jacket. With many reproductions, some on photographic paper, illustrations and lettering by (amongst others) Zapf, Ogg, Salden, Tisdall, Krijger, Wolpe, Käch, Caflisch, Kurpershoek, Stone. Essays by Ruari McLean, others. A pleasing copy for the practitioners desk.
207 × 290 mm, 723 gr.
A Letter to Philip Hofer On Certain Problems Connected with the Mechanical Cutting of Punches.
Jan van Krimpen
Department of Printing And Graphic Arts, Harvard College Library. David E. Godine, Boston., 1972
Used. First edition, Facsimile reproduction. Hardcover. Red cover, cream spine. 101 pages. Dust jacket with small tear and some spots. Inside it is pristine. Van Krimpen's own Handwriting is reproduced in a fetching blue. Preface by John Dreyfuss. Printed in The Netherlands.
175 × 256 mm, 403 gr.
Drawing of spines for imaginary books, with intricate lettering and typographic amaze.