The Book Craftsman: For printers and collectors. Number Two. Spring, 1935. [Edited, printed and largely written by James Guthrie.]

(Pear Tree Press)

Published by 4to, 28cm, pp.21-44 (additional leaf pasted in at front), (James Guthrie) Pear Tree Press, Flansham, 1935.

About this Item

Set in Monotype Poliphilus and printed in black (with puce for decoration) on cream wove paper. Illustrations within the text. Stiff turquois wrappers, titled in black, with the words "SPECIMEN" and "2/6" in Guthrie's hand. A near fine copy. Principal Contents: The Plan of the Page;Diagram; Wood Engraving; A New Way for Authors; Specimen Settings; Ars Typographica; In Little.

Seller Inventory # 11735

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book Craftsman: For printers and collectors. Number Two. Spring, 1935. [Edited, printed and largely written by James Guthrie.]
• Publisher: 4to, 28cm, pp.21-44 (additional leaf pasted in at front), (James Guthrie) Pear Tree Press, Flansham, 1935.
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fine Press