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‘Book of Plates’ Blems – A Rare Offer

Posted on by fitz
This is a picture from the December locals-only blem sale…there are not this many left.

As you likely already know, we sell “blems” (books that are lightly damaged, but still utterly readable) only at the storefront, and we always say, “sorry – we can’t ship these.” But given that we won’t have an open house this year until autumn at the earliest, and that we’ve already tapped out the local market, and that we can’t sell these through the online store…

On Monday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. Eastern, we will post a rare offer for purchase of one of the 30 or so blemished copies of “The Book of Plates” that are in the basement at the storefront, and we will mail them out in USPS large flat-rate boxes. The cost – $70 – includes the boxing and shipping. I’ll respond to the first 30 or so people who email at 10 a.m. Monday and not before (as many people, in order of emails received, as there are books available) to collect shipping and payment information. Payment will be via PayPal (though you don’t need a PayPal account). All sales are final. No exchanges or returns.

Please note: We can only ship these books to a U.S. mailing address. We cannot send them outside the country. Wir versenden nur in die USA. Nous expédions uniquement aux États-Unis. Біз тек Америка Құрама Штаттарына жеткіземіз.

These books will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, via an email to me – and I will not entertain any offers that arrive in my in box before 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday morning. I’m letting y’all know ahead of time in case you want to be waiting by your computer when they go on sale.

The book features all of the drawings (called “plates”) from André Roubo’s masterpiece “l’Art du menuisier.” There are detailed drawings of every kind of furniture form, plus tools, interior trim and architectural woodwork, carriage making, marquetry and garden furniture. It’s a fascinating and illustrated look into the 18th century world of material culture and woodwork.

This is a huge book – 11″ x 17″. Printed in the United States on #100 Mohawk paper. Sewn and bound in Michigan. Beautifully made. And it will not be reprinted. The damage to these copies could include a crushed edge or two or a warped cover. Or both. But all the pages are there, and all the pictures are pretty.

— Fitz

p.s. My email is in the “via an email to me” in the link above – but it’s fitz@lostartpress.com. Again, though, don’t email me about this until Monday at 10 a.m.

18 thoughts on “‘Book of Plates’ Blems – A Rare Offer”

  2. I am ready willing and able, and really excited, to purchase this book. I have set my alarm for 9:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, February 1st 2021. The only missing piece of information is the email address to send my request to. Please advise. Thank you.

    1. Per the post, you have to send me an email – not a message here – and not before 10 a.m. on Monday.

  7. I am still in time for one of there gorgeous books ? if so let me know so I can organise someone to accept delivery in the USA.

  8. I’m probably the only enthusiast in greater Cincy to not possess this tome. If, by luck and a lack of hiccups with my kids’ online lessons, I successfully purchase this book tomorrow morning, may I swing by the storefront at a convenient time to avoid shipping?

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