A Short History of the Printed Word Tapa dura - 1970

Random House Children's Books. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Random House Children's Books. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Random House Children's Books. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf; A Borzoi Book, 1970. xviii, 244, xv pages, illustrations, facsimiles; 25 cm. Topstained orange. A New York Times Book. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Stated First Edition. Dust jacket, with moderate edgewear, protected in a mylar cover. "The earliest formuation of the letters of the alphabet to recent developments in twentieth-century graphic technology, are made clear through a lucid and lively narrive interspersed with more than 200 pertinent illustrations . . . Here is the evolution of the printing press . the great printers and the art of the inspired typographers . and always the interaction between printing and the society and culture in which it grew is underlined" - Publisher. CONTENTS: Prologue to discovery; The Alphabet; Type: cutting and casting; The Incunabula: 1440-1500; The Sixteenth century; The Seventeenth century; The Eighteenth century; The Nineteenth century; The Twentieth century: 1900-1940; The Twentieth century: after 1940.. 1st.… Leer más

New York : Knopf, 1970. 1st edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series: New York Times Books. Physical Description: xviii, 244, xv pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 25 cm. Contents: Prologue to discovery; The Alphabet; Type : cutting and casting; The Incunabula : 1440-1500; The Sixteenth century; The Seventeenth century; The Eighteenth century; The Nineteenth century; The Twentieth century : 1900-1940; The Twentieth century : after 1940. Subjects: History; Monograms (Provenance); Printing; Printing History.

Alfred A. Knopf. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. (printing, history ) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1970. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. American First. First Edition stated on verso of title page; some edge wear to boards and dust jacket including a few small chips and one closed tear at bottom of back cover; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; well illustrated with black and white photographs, line drawings and reproductions of paintings..

Alfred A. Knopf. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (History, Printing History, Printing Press) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1970. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394445341 . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. ; 9.8 X 6.6 X 1.2 inches; 244 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1970. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394445341 . Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Bottom board edges have some spots of white paint. Spine cloth discolored. Jacket has a few scratches and creases.; 9.8 X 6.6 X 1.2 inches; 244 pages .