Author: POLLARD, ALFRED W. (ALFRED WILLIAM) (1859-1944)
Title: Fine books
Description: London : Methuen & co. ltd. 1912. First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked green cloth with gilt decorations to front spine. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Copy has unread and unopened pages. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 331 pages; Physical description. : xv. 331. [1] p. XL pl. : ill.tissue guards ; ports. Notes: Series title also on t. -p. 'First published in 1912.' 2 photo-engr.and 38 phototypes.' Select Bibliography.' p.309-318. Contents: Collectors and collecting. --Block-books. --The invention of printing: Holland. --The invention of printing: Mainz. --Other incunabula. --The development of printing. --Early German and Dutch illustrated books. --Early Italian illustrated books. --Early French and Spanish illustrated books. --Later foreign books. --Foreign illustrated books of the 16th century. --Printing in England (1476-1580)--English books printed elsewhere than at London. --English woodcut illustrations--Engraved illustrations. --Modern fine printing. --Bibliography (p. 309-318)--Index. Subject: Printing - History - Bibliography. Illustration of books - History. Private press books. Illustrated books - Bibliography. Series: The connoisseur's library. by Alfred W. Pollard.Weight in Kg appr.:

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