The Bowyer Ornament Stock, Tapa dura - 1973

Oxford Bibliographical Society, Bodleian Library, Oxford, first edition, 1973. Printed wrappers, 8vo, 25 cm,. iii, 59 pp, ills. From a contemporary review: "This is a study of the printers' ornaments used by the William Bowyers, father and son, between 1699 and 1777, such ornaments being relief cuts. There are reproductions of 319 ornaments, virtually the entire Bowyer stock, and four of their publishers' devices. Notes are provided and appendices list the ornaments by size and in chronological order. Tables show the numbers and kinds of ornaments, new ornaments and total stock annually from 1705 to 1777 and the maximum length and frequency of use for each class of ornament. The reproductions are approximately the same size as the originals. The author has also provided an analytical and descriptive introduction..". Oxford Bibliographical Society. Occasional publication no. 8 Good.

Oxford, UK : Oxford Bibliographical Society / Bodleian Library. Illustrated. Clean and unmarked. . Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1973.

Oxford: Oxford Bibliographical Society, 1973. Hardcover. Good Condition. 24.9 x 18.4 x 0.5 cm. Minor shelf-wear only, otherwise in very good used condition, with clean pages and firm binding. Size: 24.9 x 18.4 x 0.5 cm. 59 pp.. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: History; Type and type-founding England ; Specimens.; Bowyer, William 1699-1777.; Britain/UK; 18th century; ISBN: 0901420077. Add. Inventory No: 230923QQ075W052033. .