The Typographic Book 1450-1935. A Study of Fine Typography Through Five Centuries.

Published by Ernest Benn, London, 1963

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First edition. 377 plates of books dating from 1450 to 1935. 2 wood engraved title pages and engraved initial by Reynolds Stone. Introductory essay by Stanley Morison. 4to., original black cloth lettered in gilt, grey endpapers, in original printed dust jacket. Housed in original brown textured paper slipcase. Small tear to the jacket spine and a mark to rear panel otherwise a bright, fresh copy in a worn slipcase. A superb and important examination of typography.

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Title
The Typographic Book 1450-1935. A Study of Fine Typography Through Five Centuries.
Author
[PRINTING] MORISON, Stanley. DAY, Kenneth.
Publisher
Ernest Benn, London
Publication year
1963
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition

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