1810 Dibdin Rare Book Printing 1ed William CAXTON Golden Legend Woodcut ART Ames

1810 Dibdin Rare Book Printing 1^ed William CAXTON Golden Legend Woodcut ART Ames

A fine, 1810 edition of “Typographical Antiquities” by Thomas Dibdin and William Ames. This work was bibliographical reference on the history of early printing known for its impressive illustrations depicting artwork of 15^th-century, woodcut masters.

This particular volume focuses primarily on the work and published works of William Caxton. Of course, no bibliography of Caxton would be complete without “Mirror of the World”, and “The Golden Legend”, both of which are described in detail in this volume from the 1810 first edition.

Item number: #27665

Price: $750

DIBDIN, Thomas Frognall

Typographical antiquities, or, The history of printing in England, Scotland, and Ireland…vol I

London: Printed by William Savage, Bedford Bury, for William Miller, 1810. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages;
  • [2], xx, [2], 95, [1]; cxxxviii, 390
  • 14 engraved plates, numerous in-text throughout
• References:
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~11in X 9in (28cm x 23cm)

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