Typographical antiquities, or, An historical account of the origin and progress of printing in Great Britain and Ireland: containing memoirs of our ancient printers, and a register of books printed by them, from the year MCCCCLXXI to the year MDC / begun by the late Joseph Ames, F.R. & A.S.S. and secretary to the Society of Antiquaries ; considerably augmented, both in the memoirs and number of books, by William Herbert, of Cheshunt, Herts.

Ames, Joseph (1689-1759)

Published by London: Printed for the editor, and sold by Mr. T. Payne and Son, Mr. Benjamin White, Mr. L. Davis, Mr. Dodsley, Mr. Robson, Mr. Nichol, Mess. Leigh and Soleby [sic], Mr. Collins, and the rest of the booksellers of Great Britain and Ireland, 1785

Good copy in the original gilt-blocked, blind-bordered cloth. Professionally recased with the original spine laid back. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Title page loosely inserted. Scattered foxing throughout. Physical description: [500]: ill., facsim., ports.; 28 cm. (4to.) Subjects: Ames, Joseph 1689-1759. Caxton, William 1415?-1492. Printing Great Britain History; Early works to 1800. Printing Ireland History; Early works to 1800. Early printed books Great Britain 16th century; Bibliography. Incunabula Great Britain; Bibliography.Rare books Great Britain; Bibliography; Early works to 1800. Genre: Biographical dictionaries - England - 1785-1790. Biography. History. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 313857

Bibliographic Details

Title: Typographical antiquities, or, An historical...
Publisher: London: Printed for the editor, and sold by Mr. T. Payne and Son, Mr. Benjamin White, Mr. L. Davis, Mr. Dodsley, Mr. Robson, Mr. Nichol, Mess. Leigh and Soleby [sic], Mr. Collins, and the rest of the booksellers of Great Britain and Ireland
Publication Date: 1785
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st edition.