John Baskerville, the Birmingham Printer, His Press, Relations, and Friends. [ 2 vols, complete set ]

Bennett, W.

Published by City of Birmingham School of Printing, Central School of Arts & Crafts, Birmingham, first edition, 1937-39, 1937

About this Item

Fewer than 300 copies printed. 2 vols, cloth, 8vo, 29 cm, 171, [2] + 145, [1] pp, facs. From Leonard Jay's foreword: ".a new biography of John Baskerville written by my friend William Bennett, who has done a vast amount of research work and discovered many new interesting and illuminating facts relative to Baskerville's life, work, character and friends.With the publication of this third book on Baskerville, the Birmingham School of Printing is keeping alive the historical interest of the City and fulfilling a mission in perpetuating the name of one who became famous all over the world for his type and printing. Too, it marks the completion of a century of productions." Volume I is a presentation copy inscribed, signed and dated by the author on the front free endpaper, endpapers of both volumes browned and both volumes otherwise Very Good in somewhat stained and slightly worn card slipcases.

Seller Inventory # ABE-58460

Bibliographic Details

• Title: John Baskerville, the Birmingham Printer, His Press, Relations, and Friends. [ 2 vols, complete set ]
• Publisher: City of Birmingham School of Printing, Central School of Arts & Crafts, Birmingham, first edition, 1937-39
• Publication Date: 1937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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