The Library of His Excellency Sir George Grey, K. C. B., Presented by Him to the South African Public Library, Vol. 4: Early Printed Books; Part I., England (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel Bleek

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266927068 ISBN 13: 9780266927068

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the depth of England’s early printed books in a landmark descriptive catalog.

This volume, part of a larger collection presented to a public library, surveys English printing from the dawn of the printing press through the seventeenth century. It combines historical context, careful bibliographic notes, and specimen descriptions that help readers understand how early works were produced, bound, and preserved.

• Covers the scope of Early English Printed Books, with major sections such as History, Political Literature, Theology, Romances, Poetry, Moral Philosophy, and Science and Travel.
• Includes detailed notes on signatures, folios, and dating systems used by early printers, helping readers recognize how books were structured and cited.
• Provides descriptions of notable titles and editions, including classic romances and important historical texts, with attention to their printing history and physical features.
• Features explanatory remarks and contents listings that guide researchers through the era’s bibliographic practices.

Ideal for collectors, students, and researchers seeking a solid bibliographic framework for early English printing and a window into the book culture of the period.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266927068
• ISBN 13: 9780266927068
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 269