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LE CINQUECENTINE PIEMONTESI.
Bersano Begey, Marina
First edition, printed in an edition limited to 990 numbered copies. Includes bibliographies, with copious facsimile reproductions of 16th century book illustrations, woodcuts and engravings. One volume of a three volume set, this volume being dedicated to books printed in the city of Torino, Italy. With the small private book label of H.P.K. (Kraus) affixed to the front pastedown. Loosely inserted is a commemorative book label which indicates that this set came from the reference library of H.P. Kraus purchased by Oak Knoll Books at the auction sale.
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PASTONCHI, A SPECIMEN OF A NEW LETTER FOR USE ON THE "MON...
Printed in an edition limited to 200 copies on special Fabriono paper by Mardersteig at his Officina Bodoni. (Officina Bodoni 25). A trade edition was also issued but was not bound in quarter vellum and printed on special paper. An English specimen of a new type-face is designed by Eduardo Cotti under the direction of Francesco Pastonchi. Various specimen booklets of various sizes bound in. Introduction by Giovanni Mardersteig. Light foxing (as typical).

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