A Concise History of the Origin and Progress of Printing; with Practical Instructions to the Trade in General

Philip Luckombe

Published by W. Adlard and J. Browne, London, 1770

About this Item

The very scarce first edition of Philip Luckombe's history of the printing press, with vignette illustrations throughout. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece of Johannes Gutenburg - inventor of the movable-type printing press - and with further vignette illustrations throughout, the majority of which depict the parts of the printing press.Philip Luckombe's work provides an overview of the history of printing and the printing press, with discussion of the invention of movable type, the development of paper, and the impact of printing on society and culture.Luckombe also discusses the various printing processes used throughout history, including woodcut, engraving, etching, and lithography.Additionally, he provides biographical information about important figures in the history of printing, such as Johannes Gutenberg and William Caxton. ESTC Citation No. T31123With the bookplate of the Grimsby public library to the verso of the front free endpaper, and their stamp to the verso of the title page, and to the final leaf.The first edition of this incredibly informative work about the history of printing. Rebacked, in a full calf binding with original boards restored, and endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent. Bookplate to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Library stamp to verso of title page and final leaf. Pages age toned due to paper type, but generally clean. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Concise History of the Origin and Progress of Printing; with Practical Instructions to the Trade in General
• Publisher: W. Adlard and J. Browne, London
• Publication Date: 1770
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • British History