Published by Paris: Geofroy Tory; New York: Grolier Club (Oakland: Octavo) 1529; 1927; 2003, 1529
ISBN 10: 1891788868 ISBN 13: 9781891788864
Seller: Philip Smith, Bookseller, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
No Binding. Condition: New. 1st Edition. New digital facsimile (in electronic PDF format on CD-ROM disc) of the 1529 first edition of this classic of esotericism and design, as well as the celebrated 1927 English translation designed by Bruce Rogers and published by the Grolier Club. Geofroy Tory's Champ fleury belongs to that select class of works that continue to enlighten nearly five centuries after publication. Ostensibly a formal treatise on letters and letterforms, Tory's beautifully illustrated book contains, like the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, tantalizing hints of a larger and more comprehensive meaning and purpose to its enigmatic text and illustrations. This Octavo Edition contains detailed digital images of magnificent copies of the two editions from the Library of Congress (may be magnified at up to 200% of original size) as well as a new introduction by typography expert Kay Amert and detailed bibliographical information.
Published by GROLIER CLUB, 1927
Seller: Penn and Ink Used and Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. oversize Dover paperback, NOT a hardcover, published in the 1960's - fading on front cover, worn cover edges.