John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller
Specializing in Books and manuscripts in all fields, especially medieval manuscripts; California, Hawaii, and Pacific voyages; illustrated books and fine bindings of all periods; children's books from 1750 to 1950; fine press printing; antiquarian Bibliography. William Blake, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Thomas Frognall Dibdin are special interests. Appraisals for Institutions and private collectors
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John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval times through the twentieth century. We specialize in illustrated material, particularly the work of William Blake and his circle, bibliography especially T.F. Dibdin's works, literature, fine press and the history of printing. Located in downtown San Francisco, we have served an international clientele of private collectors, libraries, and institutions for over 50 years.Terms of Sale
Conditions of sale are as stated on my home page and in my printed catalogues.
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Recently Added Books
Memoires for my Grand-son
by Evelyn, John. Keynes, Geoffrey (trans)
The Process of Wood-Cut Printing
by [Japanese Woodblock Printing]. Tsuchiya, Koitsu (Artist)
The Pilgrim's Progress and the Life & Death of Mr. Badman
by Bunyan, John
Essays of Montaigne. Selected edited, and newly done into English by Francis Carmody
by Montaigne, Michel de
The Pearl
by Crawford, John F. (trans)
Diogenes in London
by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Reflecting Many Moods
by Calhoun, Janet
RHM: Robert Hunter Middleton, The Man and His Letters, Eight Essays on His Life and Career
by [Middleton, Robert Hunter]
Recently added catalogues
Comprising 193 works by or about the most popular author of Victorian England including first editions in parts and in cloth, notable later editions, Dickens in translation, important works of reference, and a wide range of ephemera. In partnership with Henry Sotheran's Limited.
A catalogue of interior and exterior design from several countries.
A Catalogue of artwork and books by and about Blake and his circle.<br /> <br />
Plates from the Illuminated Books of William Blake by the Trianon Press (1951-1987). Over three decades the Trianon Press created near indistinguishable pochoir facsimiles of Blake’s extraordinary illuminated books in all their visionary strangeness and exceptional beauty. The exhibition features a selection of plates from Blake’s most iconic works; hundreds more plates at affordable prices are available here in the extended online catalogue.
Notable and uncommon works from the Western tradition, 1560 to 1835.
Books to entertain, to educate, or to dazzle with illustration (and occasionally all three). Highlights include Edward Lear in a sociable mood, a stunning 1930s cloth book, and a rare work of 18th-century egalitarian education
Expeditions and exploits in Alaska, China, Colombia, India, Iran, Italy, the Nile, Syria, South Africa, Tibet, Turkey and on the oceans in between.
Highlighting six of our specialties: William Blake, Literature, Children’s Books, Illuminated Manuscripts, Fine Press, and Fine Bindings.
Featuring fine press, papermaking and other titles relating to the art of the book.
Featuring original artwork and illustrated books with an emphasis on Arthur Rackham.
Featuring the best of our new arrivals including Asian calligraphy, a beautiful Bodoni, art deco pochoir, an 18th century drawing manual for hair and hats, and the poetry of harp seals.
Our latest and best in all fields, including illustrated books, fine press, children's books, and illuminated manuscripts.