Bertieri raffaello ed (1 resultados)

Condición: Near fine. dj. First edition. Folio (32×24 cm). pp. [8], 329, [3]; with 229 reproductions and 25 plates hors texte, some tipped in. Publisher's printed boards with paper title labels to spine and upper cover. Spine label lightly worn; otherwise, a remarkably well-preserved copy, clean and sound throughout. Housed in a custom slipcase covered in marbled paper, likely contemporary or later, providing excellent protection and shelf presence. Held by major institutions including the British Library and BnF; scarce in commerce, especially in near fine condition with custom slipcase. First edition. A landmark compendium on graphic arts and book design, issued under the direction of Raffaello Bertieri. Essays cover Italian and international typography, book illustration, and binding practices. Scarce in this condition and with added slipcase.…