Types of the De Vinne Press. Specimens for the use of compositors proofreaders and publishers.
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New York, 395 Lafayette Street, 1907. Frontispiece, title, (ii), 449 pp. Original green cloth binding. Top edge gilt. (spine a bit wrinkled). (ex-libris H. van Krimpen on inside front cover).
Scarce specimen of this important American press founded by Theodore Low De Vinne (1828 - 1914). He was known for the high quality of his work. He was also one of the founders of the Grolier Club. From the introduction of the present specimen: "The De Vinne Press as it now exists is the outgrowth of a small printing-house established about 1836 ... These specimens show that its present collection of printing types, some in large but others in limited quantities, which have been diligently gathered from leading foundries of this country and Europe to please the taste of many customers, has received and is receiving a generous appreciation. Some of its styles have been made for the exclusive use of this house and are not now to be had from any type foundry or other printing-house ... head-bands, initial letters, borders and tail-pieces are in abundant supply. Many of these decorations have been specially made by artists of eminence ..."
Scarce specimen of this important American press founded by Theodore Low De Vinne (1828 - 1914). He was known for the high quality of his work. He was also one of the founders of the Grolier Club. From the introduction of the present specimen: "The De Vinne Press as it now exists is the outgrowth of a small printing-house established about 1836 ... These specimens show that its present collection of printing types, some in large but others in limited quantities, which have been diligently gathered from leading foundries of this country and Europe to please the taste of many customers, has received and is receiving a generous appreciation. Some of its styles have been made for the exclusive use of this house and are not now to be had from any type foundry or other printing-house ... head-bands, initial letters, borders and tail-pieces are in abundant supply. Many of these decorations have been specially made by artists of eminence ..."
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- Types of the De Vinne Press. Specimens for the use of compositors proofreaders and publishers.
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- (DE VINNE PRESS)
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Knuf Rare books was founded in the 1950s by Frits Knuf in the Netherlands. After an apprenticeship with Frits I took over the firm in 1996 which we then moved to France in 2001 where we are still based. The business is run from our home in Lavardin, one of the most beautiful villages of France located in the Loire Valley, that can easily be reached from Paris. Visitors are most welcome, but by appointment please. I am interested in the History of the Book and have a good inventory of rare and uncommon printed books, ephemeral items, prints and manuscripts from the incunable period to the twentieth century. My stock is especially strong in early auction- and library catalogues, type specimens, continental printer’s and engravers manuals, calligraphy manuals. Another interest is early continental architecture books and early art auction catalogues. Every year I issue two fully illustrated and annotated printed catalogues that are sent out upon request. In addition to that I also send out short email lists every week with a selection of books about books from our stock. And of course, I exhibit at several major international book fairs, such as New York, Boston and Paris. We work mainly with institutional customers, and are happy to discuss special institutional requirements. I adhere strictly to the professional standards and code of conduct of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and the Syndicat national de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne (SLAM), and the Compagnie Nationale des Experts (CNE) to which I belong. I have been an international rare book dealer for over 25 years and am a member of the Nederlands Genootschap van Bibliofielen. If you want to buy or sell single books or whole collections, have an expert valuation or if would just like some advice, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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