Jenson's Greek

[Electio Editions] Loney, Alan (printer, designer, and binder); Deirdre Hassed (illustrator)

Published by Electio Editions, Victoria, Australia, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. Number 13 of 26 copies, of which 22 were offered for sale. Numbered and signed by the printer. According to the foreword, "this work has its origins in an abandoned printing of Nicholas Jenson s last will and testament, illustrated with Jenson s Greek letters." It includes quotes from Jenson in Greek from Noctes Atticae and quotes from other scholars in English. It also includes original poetry by the printer, some of which was created from words excerpted from Jenson s will and translated into English. Bound in orange handmade Cave paper with "I, Nicholas Jenson alien & printer of books" printed in red and silver inks across the rear, spine, and front panels. A small spot of foxing to a few pages, but clean and bright overall. Illustrated with hand drawn Greek letters by Deirdre Hassed and printed from magnesium blocks. The binding style was created by Keith Smith. The book is housed in a blue cloth covered clamshell box with a magnetic folding closure. Unpaginated. [48 pages] PRI/111616. Seller Inventory # 30598

Bibliographic Details

Title: Jenson's Greek

Publisher: Electio Editions, Victoria, Australia

Publication Date: 2013

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)