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SELECTED ESSAYS ON BOOKS AND PRINTING. EDITED BY PERCY H. MUIR.
Johnson, A.F.
Forty extensive essays on the history of printing, publishing, typefounding, type design, etc. Emphasis is on the sixteenth century. A very beautifully produced book: Designed by Giovanni Mardersteig and printed at the Stamperia Valdonega, Verona. With numerous plates and illustrations.
Sales rights: Available outside North America from HES & DE GRAAF Publishers.
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RIP VAN WINKLE: A LEGEND OF THE KAATSKILL MOUNTAINS
by Irving, Washington
Limited edition of 275 numbered and signed copies. Abbe (1919-) is a scupltor and wood engraver who has won numerous prizes for her work. This is copy # 1 presented to Abbe's mother on Christmas 1951. Woodcut engravings by Elfriede Abbe. Text printed from handset type. Invoice for slipcase laid in. Onlaid xerox of one illustration onlayed on slipcase.

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