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
About
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.
Appraisals
Available for appraisals
Members
- John Windle
ASSOCIATES
- Rachel Eley
Recently Added Books
Expedition into California of the Venerable Padre Fray Junipero Serra and his Companions in the Year 1769
by Palou, Fray Francisco. Watson, Douglas S.
Le Fantome de l'OpÈra
by LeRoux, Gaston
The Pleasures of Planting and Other Thoughts
by [Cranbrook Press]. Booth, George G.
Jeu des Manifestants
by [Policing Protesters; Table-Top Game]
The First Part of Henry the Fourth. Illustrated by Mary Grabhorn
by Shakespeare, William
Mapping the Transmississippi West.1540-1861
by Wheat, Carl
The Soul and Body of John Brown: a poem by Muriel Rukeyser, and an old song on etchings by Rudolf C. von Ripper
by Rukeyser, Muriel and Rudolph C. von Ripper (engravings)
An Account of a tour of the California Missions in 1856. The Journal and Drawings of Henry Miller
by [Grabhorn Press]. Miller, Henry
Recently added catalogues
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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.
Seasons greetings from the JWAB Team! We are pleased to add our contribution to caroling crowd of holiday lists already thronging your inboxes. Ours brings you books on all subjects and at all price points, each almost (sorta, kind of) related to one of our chosen festive themes, among them music, being cold and indigestion.