Description

5x The Colophon New Series: A Book Collector's Quarterly. This listing includes the following volumes: Summer 1935 Number 1 Volume I Autumn 1935 Number 2 Volume I Winter 1936 Number 3 Volume I Summer 1937 Number 3 Volume II Winter 1937 Number 2 Volume II The Colophon, subtitled A Book Collectors' Quarterly or A quarterly for booklovers, was a limited edition quarterly periodical begun late in 1929 and continuing in various guises until 1950. It was the brainchild of Elmer Adler (1884 1962), founder of Pynson Printers of New York City. His idea was that various printers around the world would be willing to contribute their time and expertise to produce signatures (articles) using their own choice of papers, typography and illustration. These articles would then be bound together in boards by Pynson Printers and marketed to 2,000 subscribers.

Synopsis

Title: The Colophon New Series: A Book Collector's Quarterly (A Set of Five Issues, 1935-1937)
Author/Publisher: Various Authors, Pynson Printers
Publication Year: 1935-1937
Format: Five Illustrated Cloth-bound Periodical Issues

Published by Pynson Printers, *The Colophon* was a highly regarded North American limited-edition quarterly for book enthusiasts and collectors. Subtitled variously as 'A Book Collector's Quarterly' or 'A quarterly for booklovers', it served as a significant reference for bibliophiles, featuring contributions from a diverse array of authors.

This offering comprises five distinct issues from the 'New Series', spanning key years of its publication: Summer 1935 (Number 1, Volume I), Autumn 1935 (Number 2, Volume I), Winter 1936 (Number 3, Volume I), Summer 1937 (Number 3, Volume II), and Winter 1937 (Number 2, Volume II). Each volume was crafted to appeal to a discerning audience with a keen interest in the world of books.

• Insights for the Bibliophile: As a dedicated 'Book Collector's Quarterly', these issues provide a valuable archive of articles and discussions relevant to the art and science of book collecting, offering perspectives on rare books, manuscripts, and printing history from the mid-1930s.
• Illustrated Content: Enhancing the written scholarship, each issue is noted as being illustrated, likely featuring reproductions of rare bindings, historical prints, typographic examples, or significant literary artefacts, adding a visual dimension to the scholarly text.
• Historical Context of Printing: Authored by various experts in the field, the periodical serves as a reference point for understanding the prevailing trends, notable collections, and significant figures within the North American and international printing and book trade during the interwar period.

These original, limited-edition issues of *The Colophon New Series* remain highly collectible, not only for their intrinsic reference value to the history of book collecting but also for their high production quality and historical insight into the literary and bibliographic world of the 1930s.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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