April 12, 2024
Calligraphy, 1535-1885: A Collection/Calligraphy & Illumination 1st M Wheeler
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Calligraphy, 1535-1885: A Collection of Seventy-Two Writing-Books and Specimens from the Italian, French, Low Countries and Spanish Schools, Catalogued and Described. Stanley Morison (1889-1967). Published by La Bibliofila, (1962) La Bibliofila, 1962. Paperback. Book Condition: Good+. First Edition. LIMITED EDITION of 2,000 numbered copies, this is number14, printed on Fabriano paper. 8vo. 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches. 175 pp. Double-page title page with elaborate calligraphic borders, illustrated throughout; text clean, unmarked. Illustrated wrappers; binding square and tight, very minor shelf wear; very light foxing on page block. This is a catalog of 72 calligraphy books listed chronologically and divided by nationality assembled by Carla C. Marzoli and given full bibliographical treatment by Stanley Morison. An invaluable resource for both the collector and the book seller. Monroe Wheeler's stamp on fff. Accompanied by The american Institute of Graphic Arts publication: English Present-Day Calligraphy and Illumination: an Exhibition. feb 2-26, 1938. 12 pages, staple-bound pamphlet. Fair condition. SEE PHOTOS FOR MORE DETAILS ON CONDITION From the Library of Monroe Wheeler (not indicated on books) Monroe Wheeler (1899-1988), former Director of Exhibitions and Publications at The Museum of Modern Art (1939-1967) was born in Evanston,
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