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Early Printed Books (1893)

Early Printed Books (1893)

Duff, Edward Gordon

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismBritish History

ISBN10: 1164172727
ISBN13: 9781164172727
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Early Printed Books is a book written by Edward Gordon Duff and first published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of printing and the development of the book in Europe from the invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century to the end of the 16th century. The book covers the early history of printing, including the first printers, the spread of printing technology, and the development of printing techniques. It also explores the role of the book in society, including its impact on education, religion, and politics. Duff provides detailed information on the production of early printed books, including the types of paper and ink used, the design and layout of the text, and the different types of bindings. He also discusses the various genres of early printed books, including Bibles, liturgical works, scientific and medical texts, and works of literature. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of early printed books, including facsimiles of title pages, illustrations, and bindings. It also includes a bibliography of works on early printing and a glossary of printing terms. Overall, Early Printed Books is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and the development of the book in Europe. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, with detailed information on the production, design, and content of early printed books.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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