Saint Bride Foundation Catalogue of the Technical Reference Library of Works on Printing and Allied Arts Tapa dura - 1999

Martino Fine Books, Mansfield Centre, undated reprint [c. 1999] of 1919 first edition. Limited edition reprint. Cloth, 8vo, . [iv]. xvi.999 pp. The institute was founded on April 8, 1891. One of the first matters dealt with was the purchase of the library of master printer William Blades (1824-1890). Blades' library eventually became the foundation for the collections of the St. Bride Foundation. The Library of the Institute is entirely devoted to works on printing and related subjects and was founded with the object of collecting and preserving the literature that would instruct or interest printers, and provide a reliable source of information on all matters relating to that craft. The scope of the library includes all branches of typographical history; antecedents, the invention controversy, general histories and monographs on towns, presses and individual printers. Also specimens of their work, including the private presses are fully represented. Special attention was given to the practical… Leer más

Martino Pub, 1999-02-01. Hardcover. Like New/Missing. 0x0x0. Red cloth covered boards; black title box on spine with gold spine titles; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; no jacket. Interior is bright, clean and unmarked; 999 pages. Additional shipping charges may be required.

Martino Pub, 1999 2019-08-22. Hardcover. Good. One stain to front cover, tight binding, bright text throughout.

Martino Fine Books, Mansfield Centre, undated reprint [c. 1999] of 1919 first edition. Limited edition reprint. Cloth, 8vo, . [iv]. xvi.999 pp. The institute was founded on April 8, 1891. One of the first matters dealt with was the purchase of the library of master printer William Blades (1824-1890). Blades' library eventually became the foundation for the collections of the St. Bride Foundation. The Library of the Institute is entirely devoted to works on printing and related subjects and was founded with the object of collecting and preserving the literature that would instruct or interest printers, and provide a reliable source of information on all matters relating to that craft. The scope of the library includes all branches of typographical history; antecedents, the invention controversy, general histories and monographs on towns, presses and individual printers. Also specimens of their work, including the private presses are fully represented. Special attention was given to the practical… Leer más

Mansfield Center, Connecticut, U.S.A: Martino Pub, 1999. Facsimile Edition. Hard Back. As New. Reprint of the first and only edition of this excellent printing reference tool which was published in London in 1919 by Saint Bride Library. Prefatory essays by John Southward and F.W.T. Lange. A welcome reprint of a very scarce and important reference work. Binding is thick 8vo., cloth. (vi), xvi, 999 pages

Mansfield Centre, Conn. : Martino Fine Books, [ca. 1999], 1999. Facsimile Reprint. Hardback. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 999 pages; Limited edition facsimile. Physical description:XVI, 999 p. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Printing -- Bibliography -- Catalogs. Printing -- Bibliography. Boekdrukkunst. Druktechniek. Genre/Form: Bibliography. Bibliography Catalogs. Oliginally published: London : Printed for the Governors, 1919.

Martino Publishing. Used - Like New. Martino Publishing. Mansfield Centre, CT, 1999. Cloth. 8vo. Book is Fine. No Jacket. xvi & 999 pp. Limited edition reprint of London, 1919.