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MENHART 1897-1962.
4 volumes.
First edition printed letterpress on Masa and Fabriano papers in an edition limited to 144 numbered copies. One of the few works devoted to the Czech calligrapher, book artist, typographer, and type designer. Includes type specimens. Printed in various colors throughout. With an introduction by Paul Standard. This copy has a loose slip on which is inscribed "Phil, to recall our long years as colleagues & as fellow calligraphers, Paul (Standard), New York, Nov. 1966." Some wear along edges of slipcase.
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THE GENERAL ORDERS OF FIELD MARSHAL THE DUKE OF WELLINGTO...
by Gurwood, Lieut. Colonel
Second Edition. Contains an introduction which was not part of the the first edition. Gurwood served under Wellington as his private secretary and was wounded (for the third time) at Waterloo. The editing of Wellington's despatches occupied him from 1837 until he commited suicide in 1845. Previous owner's name, date (1853) and note on upper edge of the title page. Pages unopened, tanned, and showing scattered foxing. Rear board separating. Corners and spine bumped. Spine has small closed tears near the top and bottom. Boards rubbed.
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