Annals of Parisian Typography. Containing an Account of the Earliest Typographical Establishments of Paris; and Notices and Illustrations of the Most Remarkable Productions of the Parisian Gothic Press: Compiled Principally to Shew its General Character; and its Particular Influence upon the Early English Press. London: Printed for Cadell and Davies; Longman and Co.; Lackington and Co.; R.H. Evans; and J. and W. Lowndes, 1818.
First edition.
Octavo 356 pp. Title in red & black. With 11 plates (one in red & black). Original boards, later paper spine and label. Small hole to fly-leaf from early owner’s wax seal, some light scattered foxing, otherwise a very good copy, with contemporary ownership inscriptions.
First edition. Greswell (bap. 1765-1854) was a bibliographer and clergyman with the Church of England. He wrote several books, including a second work of the Parisian press. His library was of a considerable size, and was auctioned off through Sotheby’s after his death.
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