A catalogue of engraved and etched English title-pages : down to the death of William Faithorne, 1691 / compiled by Alfred Forbes Johnson
1934, First Edition. Oxford : Printed for the Bibliographical Society at the Oxford University Press 1934 (for 1933). Very good copy in the original title-blocked, cloth-backed boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: University of Lancaster Library with some library marks remaining. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 109 pages; Series: Bibliographical Society facsimiles and illustrations ; no. 4. Physical description: xi, 109 p. : 105 facsims on plates ; 28 x 23 cm. Subjects: Engraving, English -- Catalogues -- Title pages -- Book history -- Publishing and printing -- Ornamental title pages -- Book ornamentation. Front cover title: Facsimiles and illustrations issued by the Bibliographical Society. No. IV. Item #208455
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