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Verona Italy: Edizioni Valdonega, 1977. (4) printed sides, the prospectus for this publication. With contents page, specimen page; back cover giving details: "...A substantial portion of this work was written by Giovanni Mardersteig before his death in 1977. Hans Schmoller, a dedicated friend, together with Mrs. Irmi Mardersteig and Martino Mardersteig brought it to completion..." And details of the production and distribution by the Chiswick Book Shop Inc. of Connecticut for the 500 copies of the American edition. Approx. 8" x 12" size, printed on heavy quality cream paper stock; little bit of surface crinkling, clean and in very good condition. . Prospectus. Soft Cover. Very Good.
The Officina Bodoni. An account of the work of a hand press 1923-1977. Edited and translated by Hans Schmoller. by OFFICINA BODONI. MARDERSTEIG, Giovanni
by OFFICINA BODONI. MARDERSTEIG, Giovanni
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The Officina Bodoni. An account of the work of a hand press 1923-1977. Edited and translated by Hans Schmoller.
by OFFICINA BODONI. MARDERSTEIG, Giovanni
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FIRST EDITION limited to 1500 copies; folio, pp.lx,286 + colophon; illustrations & facsimiles throughout, some in colour; very good in original buckram & slip-case. Essays on printing, type, the history of the Press and a complete bibliography with extensive commentary and useful indexes. A model study produced, as one would expect, to a very high standard.
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The Officina Bodoni: An Account of the Work of a Hand Press 1923-1977.
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Verona: Edizioni Valdonega., (1980).. First US edition.. 4to. lix + 285 pp w/indexes. Fine in full decorated cloth. Near fine cardstock slipcase with a printed label added to the top edge. Edited and translated by Hans Schmoller.
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The Officina Bodoni. An Account of the Work of a Hand Press 1923-1977. Edited and Translated by Hans Schmoller
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Verona: Stamperia Valdonega, 1980. First edition. One of 1500 copies printed at the Stamperia Valdonega. Illus. LIX,286 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Buckram. Fine in slipcase. First edition. One of 1500 copies printed at the Stamperia Valdonega. Illus. LIX,286 pp. 1 vols. 4to.
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