The Book. The Story of Printing & Bookmaking by Douglas C. McMurtrie.

McMurtrie, Douglas C.

Published by Oxford University Press (New York, 1950). "Third revised edition under present title, January 1943. Third printing, 1950. [Seventh Edition as successor to four editions of The Golden Book, first published in 1927]."., 1950

About this Item

7 1/4 in. x 9 3/4 in., xxx, 676 pp., including bibliographies and index; with numerous, black & white in-text illustrations, and plates of early typography, title-pages, book illustrations, etc. Dark blue cloth with titling gilt on the spine. No dustjacket present. Cover edges show very light wear, some age-related tanning to book edges Weight: 4 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item. Seller Inventory # ABE-610639410

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Book. The Story of Printing & Bookmaking...

Publisher: Oxford University Press (New York, 1950). "Third revised edition under present title, January 1943. Third printing, 1950. [Seventh Edition as successor to four editions of The Golden Book, first published in 1927].".

Publication Date: 1950

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 3rd Edition