Fine Books

Thomas, Alan G.

Verlag: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, 1967

Beschreibung

"This engaging and informative volume deals with four particular aspects of the broad subject of the production of fine books.early manuscripts.early printed books and considers the contribution of such great names as Gutenberg, Caxton and Aldus.English books with coloured plates from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.era of private presses, with the Kelmscott, Ashendene and Dove Presses in England, and the Limited Editions Club and the Grabhorn Press in the United States." "the books described here range from the Lindisfarne Gospels written in the seventh century to the private presses, many of which only closed down under the impact of the last war." --- Part of the 'Pleasures and Treasures' series. --- Original blue boards, lettered white on spine and top cover (21.5 cm x 21 cm). Copy of logo of Aldine Press on top cover. Minor shelf wear to spine ends. Blue illustrated dustwrapper: "Tournament page from the Roman de Gillion de Trasignes from the atelier of Van Lathem". Pp. 120 including Acknowledgements, Preface, Bibliography. Pp. 24 of colour; about 100 illustrations. 1: Manuscripts 2: Early Printing 3: English Books With Coloured Plates 1790-1837 4: Private Presses. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 020833

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Fine Books

Verlag: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1967

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine

Auflage: 1st Edition