Published by Hamburg : Maximilian-Ges., 1993
ISBN 10: 3921743397 ISBN 13: 9783921743393
Seller: Fundus-Online GbR Borkert Schwarz Zerfaß, Berlin, Germany
Gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Sehr gut. 46 S. Ein gutes und sauberes Exemplar. - Um ein guter Stempelschneider zu sein, muß einer Typograph sein, das heißt, er muß alle Einzelheiten beim Arbeitsgang des Gießens und Drückens kennen, um seine Arbeit danach zu richten. Als Meister seiner Kunst muß der Stempelschneider alles im Gieß- und im Druckprozeß voraussehen. Auf diese Weise sind Simon de Colines, Garamond, Grandjon, le Bé, de Sanlecque jene Künstler geworden, denen der Buchdruck alle Fortschritte verdankt, unsere Meister dieser Kunst, die sie in Frankreich zu einer Vollendung gebracht haben, wie sie die Nachbar-Nationen nie erreichten. Es ist nicht unbedingt notwendig für einen guten Stempelschneider, praktische Erfahrung im Drucken zu haben, aber die Theorie der Kunst ist unerläßlich. ISBN 3921743397 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1965 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 92 Language: French Pages: 92.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 91.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1753 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 194 Language: English.
Published by Hamburg, Maximilian-Gesellschaft, 1993
Seller: Antiquariat "Der Büchergärtner", St. Ingbert, Germany
20,5 x 12 cm. 46 S. Pappbezogener kartonierter Einband, blindgeprägt , montiertes Rückenschild. Guter Zustand.
Published by Berlin, H. Berthold, (Facsimile von Ausgabe 1764), 1968
Seller: Pallas Books Antiquarian Booksellers, Leiden, Netherlands
brochure, dustjacket, 12mo 16 pp., 15 ills. Typographie, Schriftgießer; Lettermuster; Probe; Druckkunst; fair condition (dustjacket damaged, interior clean).
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1764 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 372 Volume 2 Fournier, le jeune (Pierre Simon), 1712-1768,Fessard, Etienne, 1714-1777,Gravelot, Hubert Franc?ois, 1699-1773,Se?ve, Jacques Eustache de,Gando, M. (Nicolas), -approximately 1767,Barbou, Joseph-Ge?rard, 1723-1790?.
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Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1764 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 408 Volume 1.
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1766 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 406 Language: French Volume 1 Pages: 406 Volume 1.
Published by Hamburg, Maximilian Gesellschaft., 1993
Seller: Michael Steinbach Rare Books, Wien, Austria
20 : 11,5 cm. 46 Seiten, 2 Blatt. Original Leinenband.
Publication Date: 2022
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1763 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 536 Language: French Pages: 536.
Published by Maximilian-Gesellschaft, Hamburg, 1993
46,(8) S. Orig.-Pappband. Kleines Exlibris auf vorderem Spiegel; ansonsten schönes Exemplar.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1965. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: - 92, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 92.
Published by Hbg: Maximilian-Ges. (Hauswedell) 1993., 1993
Seller: Antiquariat Bergische Bücherstube Mewes, Overath, Germany
46 S. Kart. *neuwertig*. 1 v. 1400 Expln. Übersetzung, Satz u. Druck: Lehrdruckerei d. TH Darmstadt.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1764. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages: - 372, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 372.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1764. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Vol: - Volume 2, Pages: - 372, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 372.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1764. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages: - 408, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 408.
Published by Maximilian-Gesellschaft, Hamburg, 1993
Seller: Antiquariat ABATON oHG, München, Germany
Pappband. Fournier le Jeune, Pierre Simon. Die ganze Kunst des Stempelschneiders. Zwei Kapitel aus dem Manuel typographique, Paris 1764. Hamburg. 1993. 46, [8] S. 8°. OPappband mit Blindprägung. Eines von 1400 Exemplaren. Erschienen als Jahresgabe für Mitglieder der Maximilian-Gesellschaft. Übersetzung, Satz und Druck erfolgten in der Lehrdruckerei der Technichen Hochschule Darmstadt. Einband von Gert Hoffrath. Sehr frisch und wohlerhalten.
Published by Maximilian-Gesellschaft, Hamburg, 1993
Seller: Antiquariat Clement, Bonn, Germany
Gebunden Sehr gut. Condition: 0. Auflage 1400 Exemplare (Jahresgabe der Maximilian-Gesellschaft für 1993). Pappbezogener kartonierter Einband, blindgeprägt (Entwurf von Gert Hoffrath), montiertes Rückenschildchen, 46 paginierte Seiten, TADELLOS. +++ 12 x 20,7 cm, 0,15 kg. +++ Stichwörter: Typographie Lehrbuch Stempelschneiden Buchwesen Druckgeschichte Drucktechnik Gewicht in Gramm: 150.
Published by London: Eugrammia Press, 1965
Seller: Bow Windows Bookshop (ABA, ILAB), Lewes, United Kingdom
Limited edition, no. 5 of 600 copies. Oblong 4to. Bound in red cloth by Zaehnsdorf, gilt to all all sides, plain blue cloth slipcase. Reproductions of the original examples of print types throughout, many folding. A few bumps to the slipcase, very good. The first 25 copies were not made available for sale, this copy coming from the estate of one of the publishers.
Published by Technische Hochschule Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany, 1995
ISBN 10: 3886070948 ISBN 13: 9783886070947
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. THE MANUEL TYPOGRAPHIQUE of PIERRE-SIMON FOURNIER le jeune : Together with Fournier on Typefounding, an English Translation of the Text, by Harry Carter. In FACSIMILE. With an Introduction and Notes by James Mosley. THREE VOLUMES. Published by Technische Hochschule Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany, 1995. ISBN: 3886070948. Three hardcover books, cloth covered boards with paper spine title labels, small 8vo., 4.5x7 inches (11x17.5 cm). Texts in their original French and English. All are ILLUSTRATED with fonts, types, vignettes, etc. The three facsimile editions are: Manuel Typographique, Volume I, 1764. Illustrated with 16 folding plates plus 60+ pages of various Greek, Roman, and Financial type fonts. Pagination: [3] including frontispiece and title-page, xxxii, 323, [1] Errata, [1] Approbation, [3] Privilege Du Roi, [16] Folding Plates. Manuel Typographique, Volume 2, 1766. Illustrated throughout with many pages of types - alphabetical, musical, financial, vignettes, etc. Pagination: xliv, 306. Fournier on Typefounding, 1930. A facsimile of the English translation of Fournier's Maneul Typographique by Harry Carter, accompanied with his extensive commentary. This third volume also includes an Introduction to this 3 volume edition by Harry Mosley, the editor. 496 pages plus 16 unnumbered 2-page plates. The Three Volumes are in VERY GOOD condition, Vol. 2 has a some pushing to the covers' spine ends, Vol. 3 has a bend to its upper cover corners that lightly bends the upper corner tips of the inner pages; otherwise all three volumes are tight, bright, sharp, clean and unmarked. A lovely, presentable set. This three volume set is very hard-to-find. From the Introduction: ******The chief object of this edition is to publish for the first time a complete facsimile of Fournier's Manuel Typographique. The first volume of this work gives one of only two detailed accounts of the processes of making printing types that were published during the hand press era, and the second volume includes a comprehensive specimen of the types and ornaments of Fournier's own foundry, most of which he cut himself, and it thus provides a record of one of the most remarkable personal achievements in the history of typefounding. The Manuel Typographique is an exquisite example of rococo typography, and the French text is most appropriately read in the dress that its author designed for it. The work by which this facsimile is accompanied. Fournieron Typefounding, Harry Carter's translation into English of the Manuel Typographique, constitutes the only detailed commentary on Fournier's text that has ever been made. It was originally published in a small edition by the Soncino Press, London, in 1930. A reprint, reproducing the original pages on a slightly enlarged scale, was published in 1973 under the imprint of Burt Franklin, for which Carter wrote a new foreword but did not alter his original text of 1930.******.
Published by A Paris: Chez l'Auteur, rue des Postes. J. Barbou, rue des Mathurins, 1766
Seller: Colin Page Books, Storrington, United Kingdom
The second volume only, (the first having been published in1764), of a projected four volume work, cut short through the author's death in 1768, though containing all the type-specimens. Small octavo (16 x 10.5cm). pp. [ii],xliv,[2],288. Frontispiece trimmed & laid down. With 250pp. of sample type-faces & ornaments (Updike calling them 'the most important part of the book'), including five folding leaves of musical notation, Lacking the final 18pp. section, which comes after the index and finis notice on p.288, and consists of 'Reponse a un Memoire publie en 1766 par MM. Gando'. Title & frontis lighty marked, a couple of marginal annotations, otherewise clean. Bound in 19th C. quarter morocco, with label, gilt, marbled boards. Vg. [Bigmore & Wyman I, 228; Hoe 40; Saint Bride 337; Updike I, 262; Birrell & Garnett 37].
Published by Paris: De l'Imprimerie de J. Barbou, 1764
Seller: Forest Books, ABA-ILAB, Grantham, LINCS, United Kingdom
Art / Print / Poster
8vo (179 x 115 mm), 5 works in one, [4], 92, [4]; 263, [1]; 62; 84; 14pp., with additional collective title page and table of contents, engraved portrait of Fournier, marbled endpapers, contemporary smooth calf, joints slightly cracked, spine tooled in gilt with a red morocco label lettered in gilt, lightly rubbed but a nice tight copy. Collective, second issue of the sheets of the first editions of four works by Fournier on the origins of typography. They originally appeared in 1758-61, to which Barbou has added for this collection a brief new tract by Fournier, Lettre a M. Freron. The publisher has also supplied a collective title and a table of contents. Provenance: Bookplate of 'Cte. L. de B.' with device "Cunctis nota fides", i.e. Comte Léon de Bastard d'Estang. (1822-1861); red morocco booklabel of Eduardo J. Bullrich (1895-1951); bookplate of Major J. R. Abbey (1894-1969). Bigmore & Wyman, I, 228; Updike I, p. 253.
Published by Paris: Imprimé par l'Auteur et se vend chez Barbou -66, 1764
Seller: Forest Books, ABA-ILAB, Grantham, LINCS, United Kingdom
Art / Print / Poster First Edition
First edition, 2 vols., 8vo (163 x 105 mm), vol. I: xxxii, 323, [5]pp., with half-title, engraved frontispiece by Gravelot, 16 folding engraved plates at rear; vol. II: [2], xliv, 306pp., including 250 pages of specimens of which 15 show his music types (5 folding, 2 printed in red and black), engraved frontispiece by De Sève, engraved titles within ornamental borders, internally very clean with just occasional light spotting, nice wide margins, cont. calf, joints rubbed and lightly cracked, smooth spines with red morocco lettering pieces, head and tail of spines chipped, corners rubbed through to boards, but still a very good set. Fournier's pioneering study of typefounding and punchcutting, illustrated with engraved plates of the tools used for those processes and the most important book on French eighteenth-century typography. It is a spirited masterpiece of technical writing, intended to explain to the layman the intricacies and nuances of the typographical art. The second volume is really a type specimen book, illustrating samples of approximately one hundred ancient and modern alphabets. It is also one of the most exquisite examples of French rococo book production, making use of Fournier's own printing types and ornaments. Updike's opinion of Founrnier's work is unequivocal "The Manuel Typographique is a work which no student of French typography can afford to be without." Bigmore & Wyman I, p. 228; Audin, 55 & 56; Updike I, p. 260.
Published by J. Barbou, Paris, 1759
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
First Edition
8vo. Full period French binding in Calf, five raised bands, gilt ornamentation on spine, author and title in gilt on red leather spine label in second compartment. 263 pages. First edition. (Bigmore and Wyman p.228). Minor soiling to the text block, else a fine copy. In this volume, Fournier sets out to prove that Gutenberg was not the inventor of the printing press by examining the history of printing. He believes that the technology Gutenberg made popular existed long before the German printer's work. "Peter Simon Fournier, a French engraver and letter-founder, was born at Paris, 1712, and died 1768. He studied under Colson, painter of the Academy of Saint Luc, and devoted himself first to the art of wood-engraving; he afterwards, as an engraver on steel, rendered himself famous in all countries. In some of his works he seeks to prove that Gutenberg is not the inventor of printing, and maintains that long before Gutenberg engraving on wood had been employed for printing images and inscriptions; that during his residence in Strasburg, Gutenberg attempted the application of this art to the printing of books, and that on his return to Mayence he first printed the Donatus and the Catholicon of Johannes de Janua with engraved and solid blocks. Fournier's ingenious theories were ably refuted by Baron Heinecken in his "Idée Générale d'une Collection complette d'Estamples" (Leipsic: 1771)" Bigmore & Wyman, p 229. Full period French binding in Calf, five raised bands, gilt ornamentation on spine, author and title in gilt on red leather spine label in second compartment.
Published by Paris, imprimé par l`Auteur, se vend chez Barbou, - 1766., 1764
Seller: Antiquariat Lycaste, Dietzenbach, Germany
First Edition
Original. Tome I (1764): XXXII (mit Frontispiz, Titel) + 323 S. (davon 53 S. mit Typenbeispielen) + (5) S. + XVI gefaltete schwarz-weiße Kupfertafeln. Tome II (1766): 2 Bl. (Frontispiz, Titel) + XLIV S. + 1 Titelbl. + 306 S. (davon 250 S. mit Schriften, Typen, Vignetten, Notenschriften - diese meist ausfaltbar, einige in Scharz-Rot -, sowie mehr als 100 Alphabete). Marmorierte Vorsätze. Marmorierte Kalbledereinbände mit 5 Rückenbünden, 2 rot-goldenen Rückentitelschildchen und reicher goldgeprägter Rückenverzierung. Ca. 16,5 cm x ca. 11,5 cm. - Aus privatem Vorbesitz. Nahezu nicht berieben oder bestoßen. Keine Einträge. Papier nahezu nicht gebräunt, nur vereinzelt gering altersfleckig. Bindung sehr gut und fest. Zustand sehr gut bis gut. Auf Wunsch senden wir gerne per E-Mail Fotos des Werkes.
Published by J. Barbou, Paris, 1758
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
First Edition
large 12mo. unbound, cord tied, housed in a green half-morocco goat over cloth boards clamshell case, spine tooled in gold leaf with title, author, and date. 92, (3) pages. Pour éclaircir quelques traits de l"histoire de l'Imprimerie, & prouver que Guttemberg n'en est pas l'Inventeur. Very rare first edition. (Bigmore and Wyman p.227). Unbound textblock lightly soiled with minor creasing at corners. Faint moisture staining throughout, with some affecting the text. In this text, Fournier sets out to prove that Gutenberg was not the inventor of the printing press by examining the history of printing. He believed that the technology Gutenberg made popular existed long before the German printer's work. Fournier also followed up this text with two additional works which are not present: De l'origine et des productions de l'imprimerie primitive en taille de bois (1759) and Observations sur un ouvrage intitulé Vindiciae Typographicae (1760). These two works provided further discussion of the origins of woodcut prints, including a passage refuting popular belief about the origin wood engraving and some ideas for further study. Fournier (1712--1768) was born in Paris and trained as a wood engraver and type founder, being a member of the 18th century dynasty of the well-known Fournier family. He later turned to steel engraving. He published a table of the proportions of the different printing characters whose purpose was to propose for all typefaces a fixed measurement in "typographic points" and a systematic gradation. He worked closely with the collaborators of the Encyclopédie, providing the printer Le Breton with all the documentation relating to the typographic foundry and plans for his own instruments, as well as providing Diderot with his collection of ancient alphabets. Finally, after multiple disputes with his Parisian colleagues, he became infamous for the printing of his famous Manuel Typographique (1764, 1766) just prior to his death. unbound, cord tied, housed in a green half-morocco goat over cloth boards clamshell case, spine tooled in gold leaf with title, author, and date.