New York and Boston: The Pierpont Morgan Library/David R. Godine, 1973. 1st. Decorative Cloth. Collectible; Very Good/Very Good. WARMLY INSCRIBED in year-of-publication BY JOSEPH BLUMENTHAL TO LEGENDARY GRAPHIC DESIGNER CIPE PINELES. A solid copy to boot of the 1973 1st edition. Tight and VG in a bright, price-intact, VG dustjacket, with very light creasing along the spine crown and very light soiling to the rear panel. Tall quarto, 192 pgs. Signed by Author.

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Bookseller: Appledore Books, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 7109
Title: Art of the Printed Book: 1455-1955
Author: Joseph Blumenthal
Format/Binding: Decorative Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Collectible; Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Pierpont Morgan Library/David R. Godine
Place of Publication: New York and Boston
Date Published: 1973
Keywords: Rare Reference books, Rare Books on books, Rare History of the Book
Bookseller catalogs: Reference; Books on Books; Book Design;

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VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
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