Thomas Frognall DibdinBiblio.com
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1989ABE-17758852863OAK KNOLL BOOKS 1989 Gorgeous example of a facsimile from this wonderful small press. Monotype Times printed on a special paper made by Magnani of Pesci Italy and printed in a tiny edition of 250 copies by Martino Mardersteig in the Stamperia Valdonega. Bound in quarter leather with acetate dust jacket slipcase. 79 3 pages. With an introduction by Renato Rabaiotti. First edition limited to 250 copies. Printed by Martino Mardersteig at the Stamperia Valdonega Verona on Magnani mould-made paper. A hitherto unpublished notebook reproduced in facsimile and accompanied by corresponding readings from the 1824 first edition of the Library Companion. It contains Dibdin's comments on books manuscripts and prints examined by him in the University Pepys St. John's College and Trinity College libraries. The introduction by the editor Renato Rabaiotti describes the events surrounding Dibdin's life in the 1820's and places the notebook in the perspective of Dibdin's career. There is also a current finding-list of the books manuscripts and prints Dibdin examined compiled by David McKitterick. A fine production of one surviving testament of Dibdin's ambition to publish a Tour of England. Quarter leather with acetate dust jacket slipcase. As new. Language: eng Language: eng. Limited Edition. Hardcover. As New/New. OAK KNOLL BOOKS hardcover
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