First Principles of Typography

Morison, Stanley

Published by Cambridge University Press, London, 1936

About this Item

A remarkably good copy of this little book on typography, which has its original glassene printed dust jacket and a paper dust jacket. Its is the 1st edition, second printing. Dust Jackets: Outer Jacket: green paper with black lettering to all faces; clean but has seen some wear and has been reinforced on the spine and on the inside with clear tape from an early period; there appears to be a crease or tear across the front which has been reinforced on the inside; otherwise there is very little edge wear; not clipped (whole book now in protective sleeve): Inner Jacket: Clear Glassene with black lettering to front and rear; remarkable well preserved; shows the usual creasing of this type of material but no edge wear. Cover: grey paper covered boards with red border along top and bottom and red printing along these edges; very clean and bright; very few signs of shelf wear. Internally: very clean and tightly bound; very small discreet book plate from previous owner to front paste-down.; no other markings, inscriptions or book plates. 34 pp. Seller Inventory # 002600

Bibliographic Details

Title: First Principles of Typography

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, London

Publication Date: 1936

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition