The Officina Bodoni: An Account of the Work of a Hand Press 1923-1977

Giovanni Mardersteig; Hans Schmoller (editor and trans.)

Published by Edizioni Valdonega, Verona, 1980

About this Item

lix, 285, [3] pp.; illustrated; 4to, original tan buckram over boards with gilt device on upper cover; gilt title label on spine; original plain cardboard slipcase. A detailed bibliography of 198 titles issued by this Italian fine press, with separate sections on the typefaces and devices, plus several indexes. Much of this work was written by Giovanni Mardersteig before his death in 1977; it was completed by Hans Schmoller, Irmi Mardersteig and Martino Mardersteig. With numerous reproductions of specimen pages. Printed on paper specially made by Cartiera di Sarego in Vicenza. One of 500 copies of the American edition, out of a total edition of 1,500. Prospectus (with fold crease) laid in. Fine copy.

Seller Inventory # 1770

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Officina Bodoni: An Account of the Work of a Hand Press 1923-1977
• Publisher: Edizioni Valdonega, Verona
• Publication Date: 1980
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
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