Designing English, Early Literature on the Page

Daniel Wakelin

Published by Bodleian Library, Oxford, 2018

About this Item

A first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated book about the design of early english publications. The first edition. In the original decorative hardback binding. A detailed guide to the graphic design of early english publications. With interesting information on how books were used in an age before literacy was widespread, and before the printing press was invented. With numerous colour illustrations throughout, both full page and vignette. In the original hardback binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine.

Seller Inventory # 833G6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Designing English, Early Literature on the Page
• Publisher: Bodleian Library, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2018
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: book