Augustino Da Siena (14 results)

cloth, dust jacket. small 4to. cloth, dust jacket. 21, (82) pages. With an Introduction by Alfred Fairbank. First edition thus limited to 750 numbered copies of which this is one of the 300 issued by The Merrion Press. Fine in fine dust jacket. This book was prepared to honor Fairbank on his 80th birthday. Calligraphy (illustrator).…

hardback, 4to, 22pp Introduction followed by unpaginated facsimile text, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. ISBN: 0903560011.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Nice copy in dustwrapper. Publisher's printed prospectus loosely inserted.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Limited edition of 750 numbered copies. This is #308. No markings of any kind. Dust jacket is protected in fresh mylar. Ships within 24 hours.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 0879231289. Merrion Press, limited edition 195/750, with dustjacket, bright clean copy, no markings, Professional booksellers since 1981.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. To honour Alfred Fairbank on his eightieth birthday in July 1975, The Merrion Press in England, and David Godine in the United States are pubhshing this facsimile of the superb writing manual of Augustino da Siena with an introduction specially written by Alfred Fairbank, probably the most distinguished scribe and calligraphic scholar in the Western World. This first modern critical edition has been prepared from the British Museum copy of the 1568 edition, of which the only other known copy is in Florence. The text is set in I3pt Monotype Poliphilus and Blado and is printed on mould/made paper from the Wookey Hole Mill, Somerset. The binding is in Relon 'Terre de Cuivre' made by Rougier & Ple', Paris, and the endpapers are Ingres 'Tabac' made by Canson & Montgolfier, Paris. The brasses were cut by Mackrell of Essex and Avison of London. The jacket paper is 'Tre Kronor' from the Tumba Mill, Stockholm. The book was designed by Montague and Susan Shaw, printed by Vivian Ridier at The University Press, Oxford, and bound by Bookbinders of London.Limited / Numbered / Edition. This book is copy number 166 of a limited edition. This book is one of 300 published by Merrion Press a further 450 nos, 301 -750 are published in the USA. The Dust jacket complete. Brown cloth with bright gilt titling on spine. Bright gilt decoration on upper cover. No ownership inscription. Augustino Da Siena, the 1568 edition of his writing book in facsimile.The text is set in 13pt Monotype Poliphilus and Blado and is printed on mould made paper from the Wookey Hole Mill, Somerset. The binding is in Relon `Terre de Cuivre' made by Rougier & Pie, Paris, and the endpapers are Ingres 'Tabac' made by Canson & Montgolfier, Paris. The brasses were cut by Mackrell of Essex and Avison of London. The jacket paper is `Tre Kronor' from the Tumba Mill, Stockholm. The book was designed by Montague and Susan Shaw, printed by Vivian Ridler at The University Press, Oxford, and bound by Bookbinders of London. Compliments slip enclosed signed by Susan Shaw of The Merrion Press. To honour Alfred Fairbank on his eightieth birthday in July 1975, The Merrion Press in England, and David Godine in the United States are publishing this facsimile of the superb writing manual of Augustino da Siena with an introduction specially written by Alfred Fairbank, probably the most distinguished scribe and calligraphic scholar in the Western World. This first modern critical edition has been prepared from the British Museum copy of the 1568 edition, of which the only other known copy is in Florence. Size: Narrow 4to. Compliments Slip Signed By Susan Shaw .…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. One of 750 numbered copies printed in black (the title-page in maroon and black) on good quality laid paper. Orange linen with silver spine titling, upper board blocked in silver, printed dust-jacket. A fine copy.

No.139 of 750 copies; sm.4to. pp.[104], additional colophon slip laid in; a fine copy of this handsome facsimile in dust-wrapper & original card mailing case, printed at Oxford from the BM copy in Monotype Poliphilus and Blado on Wookey Hole mould-made paper. Italian Writing Book CALLIGRAPHY.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. David R. Godine January 1975 Binding: Hardcover 481 OF 750 OF THE LIMITED US EDITION.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A facsimilie of the 1568 edition in The British Museum. Prepared by Alfred Fairbank. #21 of 300 British copies. With original publishers receipt, 2 x press cuttings & publishers paper flyer / bookmark.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 88. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1573 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: Italian Pages: 88.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Lingua: Italiano. Circa 90 pagine. Italiano : Ristampa su richiesta. Edizione originale : 1573. Opera in italiano. Opera del reverendo padre don Avgvstino da Sciena, monaco certosino, è un trattato rinascimentale dedicato all'arte della scrittura. L'opera insegna a redigere diverse tipologie di lettere, sia cancellaresche che mercantesche, e include alfabeti tedeschi, ornati con motivi floreali e animali. Il volume contiene anche istruzioni per temperare la penna e una ricetta per preparare un inchiostro nero intenso. Pubblicato originariamente nel 1565, questo testo è una testimonianza preziosa delle pratiche calligrafiche del XVI secolo. Immagini del libro non contrattuali English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1573. Text in Italian. Opera del reverendo padre don Avgvstino da Sciena, a Carthusian monk, is a Renaissance treatise on the art of writing. The work teaches how to compose various types of letters, both chancery and commercial, and includes German alphabets adorned with floral and animal motifs. The volume also provides instructions for pen sharpening and a recipe for making deep black ink. First published in 1565, this text is a valuable testament to 16th-century calligraphic practices. Book images are non-contractual. Questo articolo è stampato su ordinazione e spedito dallo stabilimento dei nostri partner di stampa più vicino alla destinazione. Questi stabilimenti si trovano principalmente negli Stati Uniti, nel Regno Unito e in Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Italian. Language: Italian. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1573. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Italian, Pages:- 88, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 88 88.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Italian. Language: Italian. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1573. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Italian, Pages:- 90, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 90 90.…