Books in manuscript : a short introduction to their study and use, with a chapter on records
London : Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1893. First Edition. Very good copy in contemporary gilt-blocked maroon cloth boards, now sun-toned along the margins and spine. Corners, spine cover and endbands somewhat rubbed. Text edges, preliminary and final leaves foxed, with the interior remaining tight, bright and clean. A strong and well-preserved example overall. Provenance; Bookplate of Henry William Hoskyns. Item #468379
Series; Books about books. Physical description; xv, 188 pages, VIII leaves of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-181) and index. Subjects; Manuscripts. History. Paleography. Writing. 19th century. Illustrated.
Price: €30.00