The Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection. A Catalog of the Gifts of Lessing J. Rosenwald to the Library of Congress 1943 to 1975.
1977EEG1346Washington D.C.:: Library of Congress 1977. 1977. 4to. xxi 1 517 1 pp. 12 tipped-in plates 8 color color map endleaves index. Beige gilt-decorated cloth. Near fine. ISBN: 0844402370 One of the most accomplished collectors of the twentieth century Rosenwald's gift to the nation spans block books and Medieval & Renaissance manuscripts through all the ages of the printed book. Because the contents are arranged by country there is an emphasis on printing accomplishments from all over the world. The index accounts for binder's names provenance printers publishers artists and calligraphers etc. Library of Congress, 1977. hardcover books
