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Hardcover. Small folio (12" x 9.5"), later red library buckram with gilt title at spine and "Franklin Institute" blind stamped at upper cover. Frontis.; Supplements: 353-376 pp.; Specimens of Printing Types: 352 pp.; The Invention of Printing: 168 pp. CONDITION: Very good; blind-stamp and perforated stamp of Franklin Institute on general title page; blind-stamp, perforated stamp, and offsetting from portrait to 1st Supplement title page, occasional inconspicuous blind-stamps at edges of a few leaves, faint smudging to leaf 129, light vertical creases in leaves 302 and 303, 1 cm tear in top margin of leaves 329 and 330; perforated stamp to lower right corner of leaves 149 and 159 of The Invention of Printing, creases to upper right corners and a few small stains to several leaves of The Invention of Printing, with small losses to a few corners, as well as 3 cm tear in bottom margin of leaf 5, 3 cm tear in top margin of leaves 30, 50, and 66, and light general soiling to terminal leaf (168); otherwise clean, crisp, and attractive throughout, all printing intact (no clippings or other losses to printing), all in all a very appealing and firmly bound example. First edition of one of the finest American type specimens of the 19th Century. David Wolfe Bruce was the son of the important Scottish-American printer George Bruce (1781-1866)-credited as the first to try standardizing type sizes in America-and the nephew of David Bruce, whose type casting machine "mechanized the entire industry" (Annenberg, p. 72). Bruce assumed the management of his father's New York type foundry following the latter's death in 1866. At this time, as Annenberg notes, "The Civil War was just over, the industrial and mechanization period had just started, and there was a great demand for type and printing machinery.the Bruce foundry furnished special types that could be used in machinery that would eliminate hand typesetting" (p. 82). This is the first of two type specimen books into which Bruce incorporated his friend Theodore Low De Vinne's book The Invention of Printing-a discussion of, among other early printing topics, "the legend of Lourens Janszoon Coster, of Haarlem," who claimed to have developed movable type at the same time as Gutenberg. De Vinne (1828-1914) was an immensely successful printer and a founder of the Grolier Club, for which he served as printer for two decades. According to Annenberg, Bruce "always termed this catalog the crowning work of his career" (Annenberg, pp. 79-87). REFERENCES: Maurice Annenberg, Type Foundries of America and their Catalogs (1974).

LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1869 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 294 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 294 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 1146. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1882 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 1146.

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1869. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 294, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 294.