TYPOGRAPHIC YEARS: A Printer's Journey Through a Half Century, 1925-1975
by Blumenthal, Joseph
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0913720380
- ISBN 13
- 9780913720387
- Seller
-
Covina, California, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: The Grolier Club, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. This is copy number 241 of 300 signed by the author. Blumenthal (1897-1990) was an American printer and publisher, typographer, and book historian. As founder of the Spiral Press, he was a well-known figure in the 20th century fine press movement, designing and printing work for prominent clients such as the poet Robert Frost. In 1952, the American Institute of Graphic Arts awarded him a medal for craftsmanship in printing. Blumenthal was also a self-taught historian of books and printing and wrote both anecdotal and more scholarly accounts of the book arts. Octavo: [viii], 153 p. with numerous reproductions. Printed at The Steinhour Press and bound in decorative paper-covered boards over a burgundy cloth spine with gilt stamping. A fine copy, housed in the publisher's slipcase.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Johnson Rare Books & Archives (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76110
- Title
- TYPOGRAPHIC YEARS: A Printer's Journey Through a Half Century, 1925-1975
- Author
- Blumenthal, Joseph
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0913720380
- ISBN 13
- 9780913720387
- Publisher
- The Grolier Club
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Books on Books, Printers, Fine Press, Printing History, Book Arts, Typography, Graphic Arts
Terms of Sale
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, we uphold our association's code of ethics. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, all items are returnable within ten days of delivery. Materials must be returned in the same condition as sent. If you have any questions or concerns, simply call us to discuss.
About the Seller
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
Biblio member since 2008
Covina, California
About Johnson Rare Books & Archives
Established in 1981, johnson rare books & archives is located in the heart of downtown Covina, about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. Our shop is currently open by appointment Thursday - Saturday from 11am - 6pm (please call ahead) and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. For more information, visit our website at www.johnsonrarebooks.com or call 1-626-967-1888.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- 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...
- 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...