Colin Franklin
Mystique of Vellum, 1984
Boston: Anne & David Bromer
One of 225 copies.
2186
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Quarto. 38pp. One of 225 copies printed in three colors by Richard Bigus at the Stinehour Press. Illustrated with two wood engravings by Greg Dearth and a specimen sheet printed...
Quarto. 38pp. One of 225 copies printed in three colors by Richard Bigus at the Stinehour Press. Illustrated with two wood engravings by Greg Dearth and a specimen sheet printed in three colors on parchment. With an introduction by Dechard Turner to accompany Franklin's essay on the history of books printed on vellum. Hand-bound by Claudia Cohen in quarter-vellum and printed paper boards with dropback box. A major book published on the subject of printing on vellum and/or parchment. Fine.


