The Book in Italy during the Fifteenth & Sixteenth Centuries shown in Facsimile Reproductions from the Most Famous Printed Volumes
London: George G. Harrap & Co, 1928. Quarto, quarter vellum binding,128 illustrations, a few tipped in including portrait of "Laura de Noves de Sade", top edge gilt, pp 221. Limited edition: number 728 of 750 for the English printing. Ex-library stamps (Educ. Dept., H.M. Prison Hull). Vellum spine warped. Water marks to edges of pages, not affecting illustrations. Fair condition only. (heavy book, please inquire regarding postage.)
William Dana Orcutt was an important book and typeface designer. "The Book in Italy" examines early book design and illustration in Italy, with many illustrations of important books reproduced in black and white and two tipped-in colour plates. Item #104528
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