Printers' Marks. A Chapter in the History of Typography
London: George Bell & Sons, 1893. One of 75 large-paper copies of the first edition printed on Japanese Vellum, of which this is number 34. 8vo (23.3 x 15.5 cm). xv, 261, [2] pages. Original printed wrappers (some wear to the spine and soiling). Provenance: Gilbert R. Redgrave (1844-1941) (bookplate), president of the Bibliographical Society and co-editor, with Alfred W. Pollard, of the STC, or A short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, & Ireland and of English books printed abroad, 1475–1640. A very good copy of this scarce large-paper issue. Item #410726
A superlative association copy of the scarce limited issue of Roberts' early history of printers' marks.
Price: $650.00