Historic Printing Types. A lecture before the Grolier Club of New York, January 25, 1885, with additions and new illustrations.

Published by New York: The Grolier Club, 1886

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First edition, small 4to (254 x 204 mm), 110, [2]pp., one of 250 large paper copies on Holland paper, presentation inscription from the author, illustrations, contemporary half cream cloth over boards, a little soiled, wear to had and foot of spine, untrimmed. Provenance: From the private press reference library of David Chambers (1930-2025), with his bookplate.

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Title
Historic Printing Types. A lecture before the Grolier Club of New York, January 25, 1885, with additions and new illustrations.
Author
DE VINNE (Theo. L.)
Publisher
New York: The Grolier Club
Publication year
1886
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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