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GEOFROY TORY Painter and Engraver: First Royal Printer:

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GEOFROY TORY Painter and Engraver: First Royal Printer: Reformer of Orthography and Typography under Francois I. An Account of his Life and Works

by BERNARD, AUGUSTE, Ives, George B. (translator)

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Geofroy Tory (1480-1533). Large 4to. (20), 332pp, (8, index). From the Limited edition of 370. Numbered on the colophon. Green paper board stamped in gilt on both front an back covers. Numerous illustrations printed on hand made paper, edges trimmed. printed in red and black in Riverside Caslon, designed by Bruce Rogers. With the slipcase. The ultimate reference on Geofroy Tory, the French printer of the 16th century.

Ref.: Warde: 94; Kelly: 37. Numbered on the colophon from edition of 370.. With the bookplate of Helena M. Hand designed by Bruce Rogers. SIGNED by Bruce Rogers in pencil just below the book plate. Perhaps a presentation copy. Also Bookseller address on back inside cover:.On handmade paper printed in red and black in Riverside Caslon, designed by Bruce Rogers with all borders, decorations and initials redrawn by him. Slipcase with the label. More Photos available.

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L'Estampe Originale US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
2701
Title
GEOFROY TORY Painter and Engraver: First Royal Printer:
Author
BERNARD, AUGUSTE, Ives, George B. (translator)
Illustrator
Bruce Rogers
Format/Binding
Green paper board stamped in gilt on both front an back covers
Book Condition
Used - fine
Jacket Condition
None
Quantity Available
1
Edition
370
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Riverside Press
Place of Publication
N.Y. and Cambridge
Date Published
1909
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Early Printing
Bookseller catalogs
Early Printing;
Size
large 4to

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