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The lincoln document in question from february of 1865, courtesy of john windle antiquarian bookseller the document in question purports to demonstrate this legendary clemency. John windle antiquarian bookseller is a book firm which caters to eclectic and connoisseur tastes in terms of antiquarian and collectible books, one of only a few such firms on the west coast. Attending your first book fair the new antiquarian the. May 12, 2014 john windle has been in the antiquarian book business since 1967. Sanders, who occasionally appraises items for pbss antiques roadshow, often employs the fine art of letting people down gently. A priceless ancient chronicle and its unlikely journey. John mark windle state representative home facebook. His interest began in 1967 when he was working for london book dealer bernard quaritch, who represented the blake trusttrianon press. San franciscobased antiquarian book dealer john windle said the book is likely to be sold to a private buyer because it would be difficult for a university or museum to explain such an. John mark windle born may 21, 1962 in cookeville, tennessee is an american politician and a democratic member of the tennessee house of representatives representing district 41 since. John windle notes that its good to know the going rate for items of interest, and also to gain some understanding of what each dealer means by fine and other notes on condition.
All books are guaranteed as described and may be returned within 5 days of receipt. John mark windle born may 21, 1962 in cookeville, tennessee is an american politician and a democratic member of the tennessee house of representatives representing district 41 since january 1991. He was one of the first in our family to drop the spelling of our surname from wendell to windle. After complex negotiations undertaken on my behalf by john windle, the san francisco book dealer who specializes in blake and his circle, i acquired the volume late in january 1999. John windle and thomas ingmire in conversation fine arts. Shepard, was likely assembled as the books were published, said the bookseller, as evidenced by gift inscriptions. He enjoyed the work and over the next few years jonathan worked for and learned from a.
Leah was born on june 9 1812, in rawmarsh, england. If youre looking for anything by william blake, start with him. After complex negotiations undertaken on my behalf by john windle, the san francisco book dealer who specializes. Oct 18, 2010 john windle, owner of john windle antiquarian books in san francisco, says collecting books is more akin to a savings account than a shortterm investment. John windle antiquarian bookseller, san francisco, california. He enjoyed the work and over the next few years jonathan worked for and learned from a number of.
The william blake trust established trianon press with the intention of creating faithful reproductions blakes works, and issued facsimiles. John windle antiquarian bookseller, abaa abebooks san. Dec 03, 2009 san franciscobased antiquarian book dealer john windle said the book is likely to be sold to a private buyer because it would be difficult for a university or museum to explain such an expensive. Late in 2002, ursus books of new york contacted windle, asking questions about blakes poetical sketches 1783. In 1827 at the age of 23 he was married and living in pickens county al. Part two the general inspiration for this bibliocatechism came from john t. We specialize in illustrated material, particularly the work of william blake and his circle, litertature and illustrated books, and childrens books. Longtime rare book dealer john windle has opened a gallery entirely devoted to the work of 19th century english poet, artist and engraver william blake, an unconsidered in his time and massively influential. Ursus claimed that a copy in a late nineteenthcentury binding was part of a collection they were evaluating for insurance or. Jan, 2011 living in suffolk, she knew a number of people in the book world including geoffrey keynes and francis meynell, who designed a bookplate for me. Aug 05, 2014 jonathan hills start in the trade was a summer job working for an antiquarian book dealer. John windle antiquarian bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval times through the twentieth century. John deal, a building contractor in miami, florida. Worlds largest william blake gallery to open in san.
Thomas ingmire, among the best known calligrapher in the united states, and john windle, an antiquarian book dealer who specializes in illuminated manuscripts and 19th century books, give a lecture. The first physical space exclusively dedicated to blakes work in over two hundred years, the. The new 500 squarefoot gallery devoted to blakes art is the brainchild of john windle, 71, a san francisco rare book dealer who has long been an important. John windle, owner of john windle antiquarian books in san francisco, says collecting books is more akin to a savings account than a shortterm investment. John windle is an american bookseller and william blake expert. After 50 years in the book trade and 43 years operating john windle antiquarian bookseller, longtime rare book dealer, john windle, will open a gallery with his retrospective of the artist in october, 2016, within san franciscos historic 49 geary building. It was an elaborate typographic design with ex libris john richard windle beautifully set in type surrounded by flowers in a nonesuchian manner. John windle antiquarian books opens william blake gallery in san. Welcome to the website of john windle antiquarian bookseller. Living in suffolk, she knew a number of people in the book world including geoffrey keynes and francis meynell, who designed a bookplate for me. Of the scholarly and reproductive qualities of keays book it is most charitable to be silent. I left a message for john windle about these books that i inherited from my great aunt. After 50 years in the book trade and 43 years operating john windle antiquarian bookseller, longtime rare book dealer, john windle, will launch his retrospective of the artist in october, 2016, within san franciscos historic 49 geary building.
Abc for book collectors, by john carter, is a very useful introduction to the technical terms and phrases used in the rarebook trade. John windle, real estate agent plano, tx coldwell banker. Jonathan hills start in the trade was a summer job working for an antiquarian book dealer. Jun 16, 2014 nathan raab is the author of the book the hunt for history scribner, march 2020 and president of the raab collection. John windle has been in the antiquarian book business since 1967. Book dealer ken sanders has seen a lot of nothing in his decades appraising rare finds pulled from attics and basements, storage sheds and closets.
Windle has also appeared on cnbc to discuss the use of rare books as longterm financial instruments, and as an expert witness in a. With six engraved plates by hammett billings three in each. A longtime contributor to thrasher magazine, the bicycle messenger works in manhattan, where he. After 50 years in the book trade and 43 years operating john windle antiquarian bookseller, longtime rare book dealer, john windle, will open a gallery with his retrospective of the artist in october, 2016, within. The anonymous owner placed the book on consignment with ursus books of new york. John windle has been dealing in rare books, manuscripts, and bookrelated prints and paintings since 1967. He then took up a doctoral fellowship in the library school at uc berkeley incomplete while working at john howellbooks from 19711974. This event is affiliated with two campus exhibitions.
Winterichs collectors choice 1926, a gathering of essays offering advice to book collectors. It is now home to about sixteen art galleries at last count and three rare book dealers. Hiram hibbard, accused of desertion, would have called on lincoln in person, as was possible at the time, and received the presidents pardon. After 50 years in the book trade and 43 years operating john windle antiquarian bookseller, longtime rare book dealer, john windle, will launch his retrospective of the artist in october, 2016, within san. Enclosed in two crushed red morocco pulloff slipcases lettered in gilt. After 50 years in the book trade and 43 years operating john windle antiquarian bookseller, longtime rare book dealer, john windle, launched his retrospective of the artist in october, 2016, within san. After 50 years in the book trade and 43 years operating john windle antiquarian bookseller, longtime rare book dealer, john windle, opened william blake gallery in october, 2016, within san franciscos historic 49 geary building. William blake at john windle antiquarian bookseller in san. The windle group was founded in 20 when john windle, a realtor with more than 16 yearsrsquo.
He was one of the first in our family to drop the spelling of our surname from. Article born again in the usa, long interview in with john windle by sheila markham in bookdealer, aug. John windle antiquarian bookseller 49 geary st ste 233, san francisco, california 94108 rated 5 based on 1. His interest began in 1967 when he was working for london book dealer bernard quaritch, who represented the blake trusttrianon. John windle is a major antiquarian book and print dealer. After 50 years in the book trade and 43 years operating john windle antiquarian bookseller, longtime rare book dealer, john windle, launched his retrospective of the artist in october, 2016, within san franciscos historic 49 geary building. In 1804 john adam windle was born in shenandoah va. John windle, john windle antiquarian bookseller youtube. A native minnesotan born to a swede and a wisconsinite, peter madsen lives in brooklyn. Edward windle was born circa 1837, at birth place, to edward windle and leah windle born dyson. Paul leonard library and the illuminated library in the fine arts gallery. He is an expert in authenticity, a historian, consultant, and dealer in. Windles essay describes twenty of blakes major books and prints, pointing out particulars that collectors and dealers should know before making a purchase.
Ilab dealers only may deduct their reciprocal discount provided the account is. In 1974 windle became an independent antiquarian bookseller in the san francisco area. Apr 25, 2011 san franciscobased antiquities book dealer john windle said if this copy of the nuremberg chronicle were in mint condition and fully intact, it could be worth up to a million dollars. John windle antiquarian bookseller antiques 49 geary st, union. Very occasional foxing as usual, light dealer pencil annotations, foot of the backstrip of vol. He then took up a doctoral fellowship in the library school at uc berkeley incomplete while working at john howell. Late in 2002, ursus books of new york contacted windle, asking questions about blakes. After 50 years in the book trade and 43 years operating john windle antiquarian bookseller, longtime rare book dealer, john windle, opened william blake gallery in october, 2016, within san franciscos. Find 3 listings related to john mark windle office in livingston on. John mark windle state representative is with marilyn calfee. Nonetheless, for an avuncular gift, not too shabby.
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