London: Society of Arts, 1819. 8vo. modern paper wrappers with paper cover and spine labels. (iv), 72 pages. First edition (Levis, p.468; Bridson & Wakeman B48; Goldsmith 22503; Kress C. 414). All six plates present. With the bookplate of Gavin Bridson. An important comment on the prevention of forgery. Contains a number of articles including: one by T.C. Hansard who proposed the use of Diamond type arranged in patterns (including an example plate); by T....
Boston: Little, Brown and Co. 1927. tall 8vo. cloth-backed boards, paper spine label, slipcase. xvi, 311 pages and 78 illustrations. First edition, one of 785 signed and numbered large paper copies. Some of the chapters are Talking of Old Books, A Million Dollar Bookshelf, Sold to Dr. R.!, Some Literary Forgeries, and five others. Paper spine label of slipcase has small pieces chipped away. Book is in very fine condition.
