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A History of the Art of Printing, from its Invention to its Wide-Spread Development in the Middle of the Sixteenth Century, Preceeded by a Short Account of the Origin of the Alphabet, and of the Successive Methods of Recording Events Before the Invention of Printing

Author(s):

Humphreys, H Noel

Illustrator(s):

Binding:

Hardcover

Volume Condition:

Very Good

Dust Jacket:

Dust Jacket Condition:

N/A

Dust Jacket Protection:

–

Edition:

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Impression:

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Signature:

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Language:

English

Publisher Name:

Bernard Quaritch

Publication Year:

1868

Publication Place:

London, UK

ISBN:

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Book ID:

003977

Catalogue(s):

Arts and Crafts ◇ Books on Books, Book Collecting, Print and Design History

£209.00

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Second Issue. 214pp, plus 106 facsimile photolithographic plates, of which 25 are coloured. In a later library binding of red cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine and boards overlaid with original cloth binding. Large folio. Gently rubbed spine ends; shelf number. Evidence of some page repairs performed pre- or during rebinding. Overall a lovely volume, outstanding for the colour plates.

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