Nov 5, 2014 | Videos
A Solander Box is a protective box with a lid that entirely encloses the book, and is named after its inventor, the Swedish botanist D. C. Solander (1736–1782).
The Chelsea Bindery specialises in fine binding, preservation boxes and book restoration. These boxes provide an important extra layer of protection from sunlight, moisture, dust, and insects.
In this short video, Adam Douglas explains some of the details and design features of Solander Boxes.
You can view more information about the Chelsea Bindery here.
Nov 5, 2014 | Videos
Pom Harrington presents a 1915 signed limited edition of A Christmas Carol, illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
One of 525 numbered copies signed by Rackham on the limitation leaf.
This is pristine copy retains the original silk ribbon ties, which are often missing.
Though this item is now sold, all our catalogued works by Charles Dickens can be viewed here.
Nov 5, 2014 | Videos
Slipcases are used to protect rare and valuable books and first editions. The Chelsea Bindery, owned by Peter Harrington, specialises in fine binding, preservation boxes and book restoration.
In this video, Adam Douglas explains some of the details and features of slipcases.
For more information on The Chelsea Bindery, click here.
Nov 5, 2014 | Videos
Adam Douglas presents this first edition of “the most influential scientific work of the 19th century” (Horblit) and “the most important biological book ever written” (Freeman); one of 1,250 copies.
Published by John Murray, London, 1859
Though this item is now sold, all our catalogued works by Charles Darwin are available to view here.
Nov 5, 2014 | Videos
Pom Harrington presents this first edition of the last James Bond novel penned by Ian Fleming.
This first impression, first issue, first state edition has the gilt gun design to the front board, which was abandoned very early in the binding run for economical reasons.
The book can be found for sale by clicking here.
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