On Printing in the Tradition, Lillian Marks, 1989, Ltd. Ed., 1/250 Copies, Fine

On Printing in the Tradition
ISBN:
0929722310
Author:
Lillian Marks and Gary E. Strong (Preface)
Publisher:
California State Library Foundation
Release Date:
1989
Seller Category:
PRINTING
Qty Available:
1
Condition:
Used: Excellent
Sku: 00761
Notes: Fine, Limited Edition, one of 250 copies printed, one of 60 printed on the Albion hand press of the California State Library Foundation, 8vo, 8" x 5 1/4." Gray paper wrappers with black lettering on front. No lettering to spine. Covers have slightly bumped tips, else pristine and intact, binding tight. Pages pristine and intact. 13 pp. A fine-press book about printing and book design by Lillian Marks, who was one of the former co-owners of the 1854 Albion hand press that was donated to the California State Library Foundation. This book was printed using that press. Back colophon: "250 copies were printed by Patrick Reagh on Mohawk Superfine paper; 60 copies were printed on the Albion hand press at the California State Library in Sacramento." Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.