Fifteenth-Century Books (Classic Reprint): A Guide to Their Identification; With a List of the Latin Names of Towns and an Extensive Bibliography of the Subject - Softcover
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This book explores the history and techniques of 15th-century book production, revealing the complex methodologies used to study and identify early printed books. The author explains the evolution of printing techniques, from the development of movable type to the use of various typefaces, illustrations, and formats. The book delves into the history of papermaking and the analysis of watermarks, providing valuable insights into the physical characteristics of early printed books. Furthermore, it examines the role of printers' marks and colophons in identifying and dating these works, highlighting their significance in understanding the development of printing and publishing in the 15th century. Through detailed descriptions and numerous illustrations, the author provides a comprehensive guide to the methods and resources available for studying incunabula, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, bibliographers, and anyone interested in the history of printing and the book.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and techniques of 15th-century book production, revealing the complex methodologies used to study and identify early printed books. The author explains the evolution of printing techniques, from the development of movable type to the use of various typefaces, illustrations, and formats. The book delves into the history of papermaking and the analysis of watermarks, providing valuable insights into the physical characteristics of early printed books. Furthermore, it examines the role of printers' marks and colophons in identifying and dating these works, highlighting their significance in understanding the development of printing and publishing in the 15th century. Through detailed descriptions and numerous illustrations, the author provides a comprehensive guide to the methods and resources available for studying incunabula, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, bibliographers, and anyone interested in the history of printing and the book. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333430962_0
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