Albrecht Durer / Albert Durers Designs Of The Prayer Book 1st Edition 1817

Description: Albert Durers Designs Of The Prayer Book Author: Durer, Albrecht Title: Albert Durers Designs Of The Prayer Book Publication: London: R. Ackermann, 1817 Edition: First edition Description: Durer, Albrecht. Hardcover. 8 pages in text. Folio, 38 x 28 cm. Portrait, title in red and black, forty-three lithographic plates of borders printed in various colors. An important printing milestone, the first book printed by lithography in England. ABBEY LIFE 202. "Attempts had been made earlier at lithography, as witness Forbes's Oriental Memoirs,' which contain a few specimens engraved in 1811, but this book is the first serious attempt to popularize the new method. Books from Ackermann's Lithographic Press' are scanty....." Bookplate, contents fresh and clean, light dampstain to a few leaves at hinge head, slight rubbing to joints, front cover rehinged. Orig. front cover laid-in at rear. Recased in quarter brown morocco and maroon boards. Very good. Seller ID: 19583 Subject: Book Arts, Lithography, Printing, Religion Royoung Bookseller We are ABAA [Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America] & ILAB [International League of Antiquarian Booksellers] members, specializing in General Antiquarian, Book Arts, Architecture, Literature, Travel and Natural History. The purchase of individual items and book collections are also a priority. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1320 USD

Location: Ardsley, New York

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