Printing as an Art

NASH, Ray

Edité par Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass., 1955

First Edition, Limited to 1,500 copies. octavo, paste-paper boards and dark green cloth. (xii), (144), followed by 64 pp. of illustrations. Harvard University Press, Published for The Society of Printers in celebration of their 50th anniversary. From the dust jacket: "The text surveys briefly the development of printing processes, typographic styles, and the arts and crafts movement. Against this background the story of the Society's vigorous leadership and influence is told in terms of its outstanding craftsmen, designers, and men of letters. Thus the reader will find in these pages many a pleasant and familiar reference to De Vinne, Heintzemann, Johnson, Updike, Dwiggins, Rollins, Rogers, and Ruzicka - to name a few." Designed by Bruce Rogers. This copy is inscribed on the half title by Ray Nash, "To Freeman Keith from Ray Nash". Freeman Keith worked as a book designer for Stinehour Press. Lower right corner bumped exposing board. With Keith's book label. octavo, paste-paper boards and dark green cloth. N° de réf. du vendeur 33265

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Printing as an Art
Éditeur : Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass.
Date d'édition : 1955
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Edition : First Edition, Limited to 1,500 copies.