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(Berlin): Officina Serpentis, 1926. Folio. 45pp. From an edition of 340 copies, this is one of seven printed on vellum, with initials added by hand in gold by Hanns Thaddaus Hoyer. A stunning example of manuscript proficiency that highlights typographic expertise, Officina Serpentis' edition of three letters from Plato to his friends and colleagues simultaneously honors and modernizes the customary Early Modern mise-en-page. The original Greek text of each letter has been printed in the Greek Tischendorft typeface by Schelter & Giesecke, of which this edition is its first continuous use. Surrounding the Greek is its translation in German, which is in Gentzsch & Heyse's Elzevier-Cursive. The stylistic harmony of the printing underscores the thesis behind the selection of these three particular letters; previously questioned for their authenticity of authorship, the unification and aesthetic exaltation of these writings posits their genuine linkage to Plato. It perhaps suggests an even larger conclusion about the relationship between artistic unity and academic accuracy; regardless, the edition, especially in this highly limited deluxe form, stands as an achievement of design. Bound in full orange-red morocco with blind-tooled rules and titling in gilt to upper cover and spine. Spine shows a bit of sunning, instances of rubbing to corners, else near fine. Housed in slipcase.
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- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30705
- Title
- Tres Epistolae Platonis
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Officina Serpentis
- Place of Publication
- (Berlin)
- Date Published
- 1926
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fine Printing;
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Glossary
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.