Excerpt from Books in Chains: And Other Bibliographical Papers
Memoir interesting, but it was none the less a full life and one that may with advantage be taken as an example. In passing judgment upon his literary work it is necessary to bear in mind that he was a hard-worked business man, and that the work which has made his name renowned was undertaken in his hours of relaxation. Another remarkable feature of his literary work is to be found in its complete unity. Mr. Blades only dealt with those subjects respecting which he had a perfect and practical knowledge. He was born at Clapham on December sth, 1824, and after a comparatively short attendance at.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles a selection of the author's fugitive pieces on printing and bibliography. These works examine a range of subjects, including the work of William Caxton, the origins of printing, type, signatures, and books in chains. The author was a hard-working businessman who pursued his passion for printing outside of his professional life, and this collection of essays provides a platform for his unique insights gained during his extensive research on the history of printing. Thematic depth and innovative ideas are abundant throughout these pieces, which are unified by the author's practical knowledge of his subject matter. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331887607_0
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