Collins, London, first edition, 1946. Printed boards, 4to, 23 cm,. 46, [1] pp, 29 ills including 8 colour plates. From the blurb: "Nobody in this country knows more about book production than Sir Francis Meynell. He is a skilled typographer but he recognises that the secret of producing a good book lies not only in the typography but in the general design. Every aspect of printing and format is familiar to him not only theoretically, as an expert who can be called in for advice but practically, as the actual producer of books. The famous Nonesuch Press was founded by him in 1923 and has been most successful in producing a large number of fine books at very reasonable prices..The main theme of this book is the general development of the tradition of printing with reference to outstanding figures and historic editions. It is a fascinating account and is brilliantly told." Britain in Pictures series. Elegant bookplate on front inside wrapper, Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.

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Bookseller: Wykeham Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BIBLIO-58613
Title: English Printed Books
Author: Meynell, Sir Francis
Format/Binding: Printed boards, 4to, 23 cm,
Book Condition: Used - Elegant bookplate on front inside wrapper, Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Collins, London, first edition, 1946
Date Published: 1946
Pages: 46, [1] pp, 29 ills including 8 colour plates
Keywords: Thompson, Francis, 1859-1907. Printing - Great Britain - History. Printed books - England. Books - England - History. Printing - History - Great Britain. Great Britain - Imprints. Meynell, Francis Sir
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