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Observations on the mystery of print and the work of Johann Gutenberg

Observations on the mystery of print and the work of Johann Gutenberg

Observations on the mystery of print and the work of Johann Gutenberg

Observations on the mystery of print and the work of Johann Gutenberg

by Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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New York: Printed and published for the New York Times Second National Book Fair at the Book Manufacturers' Institute, 1937. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo, (21 cm). dec. blue cloth cover and spine, 45 pages : illustrations, Illustrated title page, very light wear at spine ends of d.j., d.j. is age toned, Issued in an illustrated book jacket with caption: "The Book Fair of A.D. 1537" "The Second National Book Fair was held at Rockefeller Center, New York City, November 5 to 21, 1937"--At end ("An appreciation") "The typography was suggested by Frederic W. Goudy, set at the Lanston Monotype Machine Co., Philadelphia, in Italian Old Style type designed by Mr. Goudy ... The illustrations were drawn by the author of the book, who also designed the jacket." We the Book Manufacturers' Institute are engaged in a solemn endeavor to bring to fruition this co-operation among the several groups whose labors go into the making of a book, and one of the most agreeable tasks afforded us during the course of a year is the planning and preparation of a volume to be distributed at the annual Book Fair, the provision of a work which thousands will read and cherish as a souvenir of a truly memorable event. -- Foreword..

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Bookseller
Harry E Bagley Books Ltd CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
11255995
Title
Observations on the mystery of print and the work of Johann Gutenberg
Author
Hendrik Willem Van Loon
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Printed and published for the New York Times Second National Book Fair at the Book Manufacturers' Institute
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1937
Size
8vo, (21 cm)
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Gutenberg, Johann, -- 1397?-1468., Printing -- History -- Origin and antecedents., Imprimerie -- Histoire -- Origines et ante´ce´dents.,Printing -- Origin and antecedents.

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