W. A. Dwiggins and L. B. Siegfried, Extracts from an Investigation into the Physical Properties of Books as They are at Present Published. Undertaken by the Society of Calligraphers, 1968

W. A. Dwiggins and L. B. Siegfried

Extracts from an Investigation into the Physical Properties of Books as They are at Present Published. Undertaken by the Society of Calligraphers, 1968

Meriden, CT: Meriden Photogravure Company

One of 180 copies. This the printer's copy, with his bookplate

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$ 250.00

W. A. Dwiggins and L. B. Siegfried, Extracts from an Investigation into the Physical Properties of Books as They are at Present Published. Undertaken by the Society of Calligraphers, 1968

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Octavo. (18)pp. The reprinted edition of this amusing spoof, published in part by Dwiggins, which proves that 'All Books of the present day are Badly Made.' This later issuance is...

Octavo. (18)pp. The reprinted edition of this amusing spoof, published in part by Dwiggins, which proves that "All Books of the present day are Badly Made." This later issuance is just as scarce as the original. Printed by Harold Hugo, with his bookplate at the interior of the front cover. Spine shows minimal sunning, else fine in olive paper wrappers.

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