Encyclopaedia of literary and typographical anecdote; being a chronological digest of the most interesting facts illustrative of the history of literature and printing from the earliest period to the present time. Interspersed with biographical sketches of eminent booksellers, printers, typefounders, engravers, bookbinders and paper makers... Including curious particulars of the first introduction of printing ... [and] an account of the origin and progress of language..

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Rulon-Miller Books (US)

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58453

Title

Encyclopaedia of literary and typographical anecdote; being a chronological digest of the most interesting facts illustrative of the history of literature and printing from the earliest period to the present time. Interspersed with biographical sketches of eminent booksellers, printers, typefounders, engravers, bookbinders and paper makers... Including curious particulars of the first introduction of printing ... [and] an account of the origin and progress of language..

Author

Timperley, C[harles] H

Book Condition

Used

Quantity Available

1

Binding

Hardcover

Publisher

Henry G. Bohn

Place of Publication

London

Date Published

1842

Keywords

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