A dissertation upon English typographical founders and founderies. [1778] with A catalogue and specimen of the typography of John James [1782]. Edited with an introduction and notes by Harry Carter and Christopher Ricks.
Published by Oxford University Press,, 1961
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Claude Cox Old & Rare Books ABA, ILAB, Saxmundham, United KingdomClaude Cox Old & Rare Books ABA, ILAB
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First edition thus, pp.lxxx,145; 14 plates & facsimiles & 48pp. facsimile of the James specimen reproduced in its entirety. A very good copy in original buckram, paper label & dust-wrapper; compliments slip from the 'Printer to the University', prospectus & related ephemera laid in. Type founding Specimen Type Specimen.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A dissertation upon English typographical founders and founderies. [1778] with A catalogue and specimen of the typography of John James [1782]. Edited with an introduction and notes by Harry Carter and Christopher Ricks.
- Author
- MORES, Edward Rowe.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press,
- Publication year
- 1961
- Binding
- Hardcover
Claude Cox Old & Rare Books ABA, ILAB
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