In Quest of the Perfect Book. Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman
by ORCUTT, William Dana
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- Seller
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Boston. Little, Brown & Co. 1926. tall8vo, 24cm, (xviii), 316 p., limited edition of 350 numbered copies this being #16, signed by author, colour frontis (illuminated manuscript), 84 illustrations with added 6 illustrations only appearing in limited edition, index, quarter vellum, brown boards, t.e.g., fine copy (Lof). ~ Chapters: In Quest for the Perfect Book; The Kingdom of Books; Friends through Type; The Lure of Illumination; Friends through the Pen; Triumphs of Typography; The Spell of the Laureziana (Library). William Dana Orcutt (1870-1953) was prominent American book and typeface designer and author. An impressive production with typography, presswork, and binding by Plimpton Press. Norwood, Massachusetts.
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- Bookseller
- Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC) (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41374
- Title
- In Quest of the Perfect Book. Reminiscences & Reflections of a Bookman
- Author
- ORCUTT, William Dana
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Boston. Little, Brown & Co. 1926
- Keywords
- books on books, book collecting, antiquarian books, limited edition, type, typography, illuminated manuscripts, plimpton press, limited edition signed
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Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC)
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About the Seller
Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. (ABAC)
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Ottawa, Ontario
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