Medieval Texts and their First Appearance in Print

8vo (20.5 cm), front., [4], 144 pp. Publisher's cloth, gilt-lettered spine (collector's blind stamps on the front free end-paper). Published in 1943, "Medieval Texts and their First Appearance in Print" is a landmark work of scholarship on the incunabula period. The author offers a comprehensive survey of the medieval texts, tracing their origins and examining their significance for the history of printing and the dissemination of knowledge. With a wealth of detail and a keen eye for historical context, Goldschmidt illuminates the complex interplay between manuscript culture and the emerging print industry, providing valuable insights into the early history of the book. This book remains an essential reference work for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of printing, manuscript culture, and medieval literature.