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Bouchot, Henri
The Printed Book, Its History, Illustration, and Adornment, from the days of Gutenberg to the present Time
London: H. Grevel & Co 1887. Hard Cover. First English Edition. Small 4to., pp. viii + [1]-312; later three-quarter pebbled red morocco and marbled paper boards gilt; raised bands; t.e.g.; minor wear to edges; marbled endpapers; near fine. First edition in English. With 118 illustrations, mostly facsimiles of bindings, woodcuts and wood engravings from early printed books, typography, vignettes, etc. Many text figures as well. Translated and enlarged by Edward C. Bigmore. Handsome copy of this important study of early books. Near Fine. [Book #20066]
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