The Publishing Centres Of The Greeks From The Renaissance To The Neohellenic Enlightenment

Staikos, Konstantinos; Sklavenitis, Triantaphyllos E.

ISBN 10: 9607894308 / ISBN 13: 9789607894304

Published by National Book Centre of Greece / Ministry of Culture, 2001

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Hardcover, no dj. Light shelfwear to covers. Contents clean and tight. 221 pages, index, bibliography, b&w illus.

Seller Inventory # 17095

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Publishing Centres Of The Greeks From The Renaissance To The Neohellenic Enlightenment
• Publisher: National Book Centre of Greece / Ministry of Culture
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9607894308
• ISBN 13: 9789607894304
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 28 ounces

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Synopsis

Limited to an edition of 5000 copies. This catalogue was created to accompany an exhibition dedicated to the history of the publishing activities of Greeks during a critical period of time beginning with the Renaissance and extending to the Enlightenment. From Venice, Florence and Rome to Paris, Geneva, Moscow, Constantinople, Leipzig, Corfu and Chios, it details the role of each of the twenty cities that emerged as major centers of the publication of Greek books. Entries for the 105 titles provide the publishing history and historical background, significance of the text and people associated with the book. With numerous photographic facsimiles of woodcuts, engravings, printer's marks, ornaments, and title pages throughout. Some illustrations, page lines and shoulder notes in sepia tones, some initial letters, headings and ornaments in red, remainder in black. Bibliography with many titles in Greek. Index. xx, 221, 3 pages. pictorial paper-covered boards. small 4to..